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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BooksWord on the Street: Live Literature in Edinburgh & Glasgow
One of the richest and most diverse spoken word scenes in the UK is waiting in Glasgow and Edinburgh for you to explore... Read more »| 03 Sep 2013 -
MusicCloud Control – Dream Cave
Cloud Control evidently have an eccentric streak. In terms of production, Dream Cave is notable for being part-recorded in an actual cave, while all across t... Read more »| 03 Sep 2013 -
Clubs
Inner Vision: The Cosmos According to Seth Troxler
It'd be easy to take yourself too seriously as the world's number one DJ; instead, Seth Troxler finds the time to chat with us about magic, fortune and smoked meats Read more »| 03 Sep 2013 -
MusicThe National Jazz Trio of Scotland – Standards Vol. II
As if the double fib in their name wasn’t enough (not jazz; not a trio), Standards Vol. II is not, as its title implies, an assortment culled from... Read more »| 03 Sep 2013 -
Music
Younghusband – Dromes
Like Hookworms, Lumerians and BEAK>, Younghusband are among the most convincing of the recent wave of psychedelia-inspired bands. With a rhythmically expe... Read more »| 03 Sep 2013 -
ClubsFuture Rhythm Machine: Auntie Flo brings Huntleys & Palmers to Manchester
Introducing thousands to Highlife at T in the Park? Reducing crowds to ritualistic frenzies, begging for the sun? All in a day's work for Auntie Flo, who teams up with Huntleys & Palmers label boss Andrew for a party in Manchester this month Read more »| 02 Sep 2013
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Books
The Future of Storytelling: Canongate's 40
Canongate celebrate their 40th by showcasing 40 contemporary Scottish storytellers whose work will define the next four decades of the nation's culture Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
Books
The Human Part by Kari Hotakainen
In its opening paragraph, The Human Part’s octogenarian protagonist Salme dismisses the world of fiction in its entirety. Fiction means lies, lies are ... Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
Clubs
Going Places: DJ Cassy presents her Fabric mix
Ahead of her appearance at SWG3 in Glasgow, internationally revered DJ Cassy discusses her recent Fabric mix, her approach to DJing and her continually itchy feet Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
Music
Hero Worship: Black Sabbath's Bill Ward on Gene Krupa
Black Sabbath’s Bill Ward, the original heavy metal drummer, salutes the profound influence of jazz percussionist Gene Krupa Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
Art
Double Indemnity @ Cornerhouse, Manchester, 14 Sep-5 Jan
When Phyllis (Barbara Stanwyck) comes into your life, everything changes. Don’t believe us? Then see for yourself at Cornerhouse’s autumn exhibit... Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
Art
Tim Hetherington: You Never See Them Like This @ Open Eye Gallery
Infidel. A person who does not believe in religion, or who adheres to a religion other than one's own. The word has become synonymous with the so-called War ... Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
Books
The Sorrow of Angels by Jón Kalman Stefánsson
Longlisted for the European Prize for Literature, The Sorrow of Angels is the second book in the tragi-comic trilogy from Icelandic author Jón Ka... Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
Film
The Great Hip Hop Hoax
A follow-up to Sound It Out, her 2011 documentary about a Teesside record shop, Jeanie Finlay forays into darker aspects of the music industry with... Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
Art
Art Pistol: Aimed at Your Walls
Introducing Art Pistol - a new website and pop-up gallery showcasing the best of the UK's up-and-coming artists Read more »| 02 Sep 2013