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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Music
Dawn of the Replicants - Fix the air
The sense that it could all represent an ambitious psychological metaphor only adds to our own curious, skewed enjoyment Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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The Futureheads: Rise of the Machines
I've just moved back in with me mam in Sunderland if you're after a glamorous story Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
Books
The Revenge of Gaia - James Lovelock
It is good science that will help us now, not this modern Jeremiad of hopelessness and gloom. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Everyman - Philip Roth
Great, moving, and a masterpiece Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
Film
Spotlight - Cillian Murphy
He may have found the ideal blend between the mainstream and more challenging fare. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
Music
My Latest Novel: A Bloody Good Read
more Proust than Jackie Collins Read more »| 15 Jun 2006
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Music
Covenant @ The Liquid Room
It's not hard to play on the dark side. Just don't forget your eyeliner Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
Clubs
Xplicit with Chase and Status @ The Venue, Edinburgh June 3
Say your goodbyes to Xplicit at their last Venue night Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Scottish Samba Showcase @ QMU, Glasgow, June 10
Proof that samba is not just for Brazil Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Merznacht (featuring Awkward Vessel) @ Left Bank, Edinburgh, June 3
A combined live and DJ musical vortex, the night will feature a wide mix of underground sounds, visuals and manipulations. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Troof is Hornier Than Fiction
Vice Cooler AKA Hawnay Troof on his sophomore LP, 'Dollar & Deed'
PULL QUOTE: ""I got bored being isolated and being a person who preferred pizza over meth.""
Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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New Beginnings
The Skinny caught up with Alias and Tarsier before their first practices as a new band begin. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Hail To The Fatboy
Fatboy Slim àpop tart or dance music legend? 'The Hits' are out this month, and he's coming to Loch Ness for a monster gig: The Skinny takes a look at some of his achievements and misdemeanours.
PULL QUOTE: Arms aloft behind the decks, face split with a grin, ready with the next massive break. That, ladies and gentleman, is Fatboy Slim. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Xplicit with Adam F & Subfocus @ The Venue, Edinburgh May 13
Newcomer Subfocus outshines the old hand Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
ClubsPerspects - Peopleskills
Murky beats to wry pop to jumpy synth-rock Read more »| 15 Jun 2006