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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ClubsJD Twitch presents a 92 Hardcore mix from the vaults for Numbers' 10th Birthday
This week the Numbers crew unearthed a rare mix by Optimo's JD Twitch, showcasing the sounds of the fertile 1992 hardcore scene, to celebrate their 10th birthday Read more »| 10 Dec 2013 -
BooksLouis de Bernières to launch StAnza Festival 2014
Taking place in St. Andrews from 5 to 9 March next year, the annual StAnza Poetry Festival will be launched by intenrnationally acclaimed novelist Louis de Bernières, author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin Read more »| 10 Dec 2013 -
MusicSt. Vincent unveils first fruits from "party record you could play at a funeral"
When we spoke to St. Vincent a few years back, she held forth about the value of music: "I think about some of my favourite records and what I would pay to h... Read more »| 10 Dec 2013 -
MusicEdinburgh's Usher Hall celebrates 100 years with Mogwai and Rufus Wainwright
Edinburgh's Usher Hall plans its 100th birthday with gigs from Mogwai, The Pastels, Remember Remember and Rufus Wainwright Read more »| 10 Dec 2013 -
Music
Ol' Dirty Bastard documentary premieres online
A planned red carpet gala premiere at the NuHo Film Festival of a new documentary about the life of Ol' Dirty Bastard was cancelled at the last minute following a legal challenge from the rapper's estate. Now the documentary is now available to stream Read more »| 10 Dec 2013 -
Music
Factory Floor remixed by Carl Craig and Laurel Halo
Out this week on DFA Records, the new single from Factory Floor features remixes from Detroit techno legend Carl Craig, and experimental synth-pop maven Laurel Halo Read more »| 10 Dec 2013
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Music
Rocket From The Crypt / The Computers @ Classic Grand, 3 December
With image, schtick and sound all displaying a clear debt to the night’s headliners, The Computers tackle their support duties like enthusiastic unders... Read more »| 09 Dec 2013 -
MusicLicence 2 Chill: Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning scales back on new LP
With his second solo album ready to drop, erstwhile Broken Social Scenester Brendan Canning considers playing the political game, his doppelganger, and the importance of taking it easy Read more »| 09 Dec 2013 -
Music
The Dismemberment Plan / Great Cop @ Stereo, 28 November
With a Fugazi-referencing moniker and a Hüsker Dü cover centre of tonight’s set, Great Cop aren’t coy about their influences.... Read more »| 09 Dec 2013 -
Film
Film News: X-Men Apocalypse announced, Disney acquires Indiana Jones, and more
Bryan Singer announces another new X-Men film; Disney acquires the Indiana Jones franchise; the new Godzilla remake goes viral, plus trailers for Mandela - The Long walk To Freedom and Walking With The Enemy Read more »| 09 Dec 2013 -
Music
Warpaint share new song 'Biggy'
Psychedelic LA indie-rockers Warpaint are presently lining up their self-titled, long-awaited sequel to 2010 debut The Fool – scheduled for r... Read more »| 09 Dec 2013 -
Music
Baubles, Labels, and Sliding Doors: Kid Canaveral interview Edwyn Collins
After a banner year which saw the release of his eighth studio album, Understated, Edwyn Collins invites Kid Canaveral's David MacGregor and Kate Lazda to his London studio to muse on the festive season, independence, and how he could've ran the internet Read more »| 09 Dec 2013 -
Comedy
Jason Manford: First World Problems @ Phones 4u Arena, Manchester, 6 Dec
Naming a show after a hashtag is a double-edged sword. On the one hand it can make you seem ‘on trend’ and ‘down with the kids’; on t... Read more »| 09 Dec 2013 -
Film
DVD Christmas Gift Guide
A DVD isn't just for Christmas, it's for life (or at least until all physical media becomes completely obsolete). Don't just make a mad dash to HMV's bargain bucket this year – consider below the cream of the crop of DVD and Blu-ray releases in 2013 Read more »| 09 Dec 2013 -
Books
Books Christmas Gift Guide
As a child, you probably thought books were only marginally less boring than socks, as Christmas presents go. Pick one from this list, however, and you'll be laughing Read more »| 09 Dec 2013