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
Electrelane @ Bongo Club
Post-rock for people who like to rock Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Music
Billy Childish @ Bongo Club
A timely injection of prime fervour. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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Amy McDonald @ King Tut's
she treats the packed venue to a set that belies her tender years and hints at a very bright future. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
MusicPatti Smith - Twelve
Unhindered in bringing new textures to the table. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Clubs
Utah Saints & Erol Alkan, Triptych, Sugarbeat, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, 27 Apr
Whilst the Utah Saints should be applauded for fostering one of Edinburgh's best club nights, they can't seem to escape the general malaise stifling the breaks scene at the moment Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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The Youngsters (live), Triptych, Ufreak, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, 28 Apr
What a night for Ufreak! Read more »| 10 Jun 2007
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Clubs
The Cinematic Orchestra, Gilles Peterson, Kenny Dixon Jr, Various Productions, Kode 9 & The Space Ape, Triptych, Tramway, Glasgow, 27 Apr
Like a sprawling live edition of his own radio show, a varied mixture of acts and DJs are showcasing across two rooms tonight. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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Spektrum, Digital Mystikz, Fujiya & Miyagi, Triptych, Classic Grand, Glasgow, 28 Apr
At one point the bass gets so damn loud, and the dancers so damn hectic, that the record won't even play through the drop. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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Marley Marl, Triptych, Subclub, Glasgow, 26 Apr
The Subclub isn't the place to hear new groundbreaking music tonight, but as the b-boys rocking the floor for the first half hour or so demonstrate, it is a great place to dance. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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Fujiya and Miyagi, Triptych, Bongo Club, Edinburgh, 25 Apr
His victims shrug their shoulders and leave the Bongo Club somewhat confused but certainly satisfied Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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Ewan Pearson, Triptych, We Are Electric, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, 25 Apr
Hats off to We Are Electric for bringing yet another top guest to the capital Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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Boom Bip, Triptych, Tramway, Glasgow, 28 Apr
Like Goldie Looking Chain playing ""trans-valleys Expressway"" and pretending to be Karl Bartos. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Music
Einstürzende Neubauten @ Tramway
he pulls words from the air, arms outstretched, and screaming, he takes hold of the audience and makes them think Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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AoarA - Forward Through Ruin EP
Wistful moments and overwhelming assaults a-plenty: straightforward heavy metal with bagpipes. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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CSS @ The Liquid Room
They may be a little rough around the edges, but their energy and enthusiasm are second to none Read more »| 10 Jun 2007