Clubs
The Skinny guide to clubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland. Discover the best club nights in Scotland with our monthly highlights; find great new music with our DJ charts and playlists; and hear from some of electronic music's best new producers in our regular interviews.
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ReviewsCalvin Harris - I Created Disco
The album is a reworked revival and regeneration of a fading scene, and helpfully proves that you don't need the flashiest equipment to make the best tunes. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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Don Cash - Disco Wreck
A mish-mash of genres which doesn't quite work Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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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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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 -
Festivals
Us3 - The Party Band At A Jazz Festival
Leader: Trip-pop group Us3 have returned, and The Skinny are on hand with questions.
Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
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The Black Dog - Techno Playtime
With one listen to Techno Playtime, it's not hard to see why The Black Dog are regarded as the forefathers of British techno. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
InterviewsGary Numan & Ade Fenton: A Perfect Circle
Alex Burden rings Ade Fenton and Gary Numan in between hectic press interviews and record signings, to dig deeper into Artificial Perfect; Fenton's debut artist album, and their second LP collaboration together. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
Interviews
Calvin Harris: A Disco T-Party
The story is as old as time: boy returns home to Scotland from London, disillusioned with its fame, gets a job as a shelf-stacker, and ends up selling thousands of records. The Skinny talks with Calvin Harris about how he got here, what he plans to do, and his headlining appearance at T in the Park! Read more »| 10 Jun 2007 -
InterviewsWiley: Grime Ambassador
The founder of Roll Deep explains to The Skinny why his retirement is only the beginning. Read more »| 10 Jun 2007