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
Data Panik @ QMU
One of the most engaging elements is the speed with which songs ingrain themselves in the memory Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Clubs
Ultragroove Bacardi B-Live Party with Dimitri, the Unabombers, and Romain, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Sept 23
An extravaganza of house, disco, funk, soul and hip hop, sure to be a highlight of Ultragroove's seven year history.
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Hybrid, Chew The Fat!, The Sub Club, Glasgow, September 1
In many ways, Hybrid can be seen as the missing link between today's breakbeat scene and the emotional tech-house/trance of the mid to late 90s. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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PREVIEW: 6 of the best Clubs
6 of the best CLUB NIGHTS in EDINBURGHJakN @ Studio 24, Sep 1, freeThe Diverse Frequencies crew return with their usual style of four decks, two mixers and f... Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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The Fratellis @ The Liquid Room
The Fratellis have tapped a bankable niche of youthful rebellion, but it's impossible to ignore the fact that their limited three-piece formula will only have a limited shelf-life. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Slow Motion Replay @ The Ubiquitous Kings of Rhythm & The Unexplainable
An awesome energetic debut performance from Slow Motion Replay Read more »| 13 Sep 2006
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Ben Kweller - Ben Kweller
No boundaries being broken here then, just a whole heap of refreshingly non-punk, sun-drenched fun and singalong melodies Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Richard Hawley - Hotel Room
An old-style romantic heart-melter for apron-clad housewives and shake-sharing teenagers Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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I'm From Barcelona - Let Me Introduce My Friends
with I'm From Barcelona it feels like summer every day of the year Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Early Day Miners - Offshore
a melancholy but rewarding listen Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Captain - This is Hazelville
This is Hazelville' is full of good songs - but the professionalism of Captain has a dulling effect Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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The Walkmen: Taking The 100 Mile Stroll
We knew a few guys from other bands but they were just mates, there was no discernible difference to anything before or after... maybe we just weren't invited! Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Peter, Bjorn and John, Nice 'n' Sleazys, Glasgow, August 9
sometimes simplicity is underrated Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Beezewax - Who to Salute
By the end, you're left feeling cheated, bemused and strangely empty Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Seafood - Forget What You've Heard
We've been pretty much ignored by the style makers... Read more »| 13 Sep 2006