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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Lily Allen... posh bird, music's pish, her father's obviously like 'there you go, have a record deal for Christmas'. It's a loada shite! - Pete Boggon Read more »| 08 Sep 2007 -
Books
Dreams From My Father, by Barack Obama
Obama's prose style is much like that of his engaging speeches Read more »| 08 Sep 2007 -
FilmTrue North
An absolute triumph. Read more »| 08 Sep 2007 -
Clubs
Stereofunk In The Park, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, 18 Aug
A trip to Motherwell has never been so appealing Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Clubs
Back To Bizznizz - Lethal Bizzle - USE THIS VERSION NEW INFO
Lethal Bizzle is no stranger to attention. He's been pushing his talents on the world for years, trying to get us to listen to what he has to say. Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Clubs
Hot Chip - My Piano
My Piano is a fun little ditty which calls to mind the likes of a New Order and even the Pet Shop Boys Read more »| 09 Aug 2007
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ClubsBeverley Knight - After You
You get pretty much what you expect with Beverley Knight; classic rnb, and a sweet soul voice with gospel sensibilities, Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Clubs
Speedy J, Jackhammer, Ego, 20 Jul
Never one to be contained, his set is full of intricate breakdowns and varying styles, with Speedy knowing exactly when the right moments arise to mix up the pace a little Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Clubs
Optimo presents Espacio, Indian Summer, Victoria Park, 14-15 Jul
Successfully showcasing something of the Optimo musical manifesto Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Clubs
V/A - Kitsune Maison Compilation 4
Gildas Loa""c's hip brainchild, the indomitable Kitsune, bites back with more of the modish electro gems which have so far defined the cutting edge of the rock-rave zeitgeist Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Clubs
Pattie Blingh and the Akebulan Five - Sagala
This new album from Ramp Recordings' Pattie Blingh arrives with a minimum of fuss and fanfare, and ends 30 minutes later having left an unidentifiable but undeniable impression. Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Clubs
Deadbeat - Journeyman's Annual
Embarrassingly, the high point is a bonus remix of Saul Williams' Black Stacey, highlighting the fact that while the album may evoke comparisons with Massive Attack or Burial, he still has along way to go before reaching that level Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Clubs
Freeform Five, Stereotype Live, Ego and the Outhouse, Edinburgh, 1 Sep
Fun? Like being on a flying trampoline, with Elvis, en route to the moon. Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Music
ddd - Trojan Horse / Wall To Wall
Dark, slightly daft but utterly epic Read more »| 09 Aug 2007 -
Music
Animal Collective - Peacebone
It's majestic, it's bizarre and, for that, it's unmistakably Animal Collective. Read more »| 09 Aug 2007