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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Books
AL Kennedy on Day
AL Kennedy has a secret: "I am trying, desperately trying to get to write Doctor Who" she says. "To hell with the novels! It's so hard to get that gig…" I... Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
The Vivians
Dirty, horny, sex punk... Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Metal Up Your Ass - May, 2007
A quintuple-whammy of ball-busting metal and hardcore to get your ass along to in May. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Comedy
Teddy on the Tube
Revel in the campness and kitchness of it all. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
New Blood: Butcher Boy
Ultimately, the greatest feeling comes from knowing that I've created this piece of work from my heart and soul. - John Blain Hunt Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
The Horrors @ Cabaret Voltaire
Strobes throb the air as mannequin-like performers shriek, pose, and play the fool... Read more »| 11 May 2007
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Music
Camera Obscura @ The Liquid Room, 29 Mar
Upbeat balladry like Camera Obscura's does not call for either melodrama or deep sincerity. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Thomas Truax - Why Dogs Howl At The Moon
Thomas Truax doesn't just walk the oddball walk; he runs, skips, jumps and pirouettes it. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
The Rapture - Pieces Of The People We Love
Punk-funk brilliance. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Found - Synth Like Minds EP
A wonk-rock spectacular. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Endor - We Live Next Door
Epic, emotional tunesmithery. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Deerhunter - Fluorescent Grey
Flourescent Grey suggests Deerhunter will continue to captivate for years to come. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Maximo Park @ Liquid Room, 31 Mar
What's the answer? Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
Manic Street Preachers - Your Love Alone Is Not Enough
Half-arsed karaoke jam. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Music
VERSAcoustic @ Bongo Club
Pollock's reincarnation as a solo artist gives every sign of momentousness Read more »| 11 May 2007