Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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Clubs
Benbecula Showcase, The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh, 30 Nov
Christ.'s performances heavily feature live instrumentation, and is one of the few acts to have been asked to perform an encore on John Peel's show Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Music
The Easy Gramophone - November
5 free songs you can legally download, listen to and love Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
MusicQui @ King Tut's, 20 Nov
Qui prove that Yow's very much alive and still kicking. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
MusicParts & Labor @ Nice 'N' Sleazy
Strikes a near perfect balance between chaotic frenzy and pop nirvana. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
MusicMaximo Park @ Barrowlands, 1 Oct
Damn near the perfect gig. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Clubs
House of Techno Highlights November 2007
As the old saying goes, AAAACCCCIIIIIIEEEED Muthafuuucka! Read more »| 07 Nov 2007
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Music
The Delta Fiasco - Paperhouse
A sound that screams of The Smiths and new romantic 80's bands intertwined, with a modern twist creates an interesting and indie infused tune. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Music
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Worth every penny. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Film
The Jungle Book
A true classic. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Clubs
The Black Dog - Temple of Transparent Balls
This essential album is a must for all techno-heads. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Books
Peter Doggett- There's A Riot Going On
Doggett details the drama of the aborted American revolution Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Books
Bonfire of the Brands by Neil Boorman.
An odd hybrid of addiction memoir, pop-sociology soapbox and incendiary blog Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Books
Bernard Sumner: Confusion by David Nolan
Sumner occasionally interjects to clarify or correct what former acquaintances have to say about him - ""Sumner: That's just not true. Never happened"". Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Music
Rush @ SECC, 3 Oct
At £50 a ticket, principles go out the window Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Music
King Creosote @ Queen's Hall, 29 Sep
Fire in the hole! Read more »| 07 Nov 2007