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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Highlights
The Plump DJs, Bass Syndicate Launch Night, The Liquid Room, August 19
The Plump DJs - one of the fattest breakbeat acts this side of the North Pole Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Progression: End of an Era
NB. Although this is a preview the event details are at the end, as it previews several nights, and its too big to fit in the title in print. It is also feature length so please don't try to cut it down. BG
Pull Q/ Grab your chance to see the Progression crew in action while you still can, and see what special surprises are lined up for the final messy nights. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Iridium First Birthday, Basura Blanca, Glasgow, August 26
This party is also an attempt to regain the Test vibe, plus the doors will be open until 3am instead of the usual 2am so plenty more time for cake and party poppers. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Reviews
Extended Review: Great Ezcape - Escapades EP (Great Ezape Sounds)[WEB ONLY]
Profisee and Vigilante offer up some of the tastiest, most intelligent hip-hop yet to be made North of the border. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Dj Charts
DJ CHART: Iridium 08/06
1. Timeblind - Ghostification (Soot)Heavy bass tracks on Soot. This has been getting heavy play from the one like Kode 9. Nuff said.2. The Wee DJs - The Wee ... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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The Hacker @ Access, Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, July 7
The fantastic grooves turned in by the residents just go to show that there's more to the clubbing experience than the big names.
Read more »| 14 Aug 2006
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The Dark Craftsmen - No Shadow On Your Sundial
For all the promised violence, it is hard not to laugh at MC Tekneek, mainly because of the lack of humour in the violence he portrays. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Spank Rock - Couche Tard/YoYoYoYoYo Instrumentals
A staggeringly diverse cut and paste display of decksmanship from xxxChange DJs Donnie Darko and Christopher Rockswell Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
ReviewsOtto Von Schirach - MaxiPad Detention
There is some appeal in playing these tunes at ear-bleeding volume, but 'MaxiPad Detention' is less than the sum of its parts. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T in The Park, Slam Tent, Sunday
Garnier, being a Frenchman, rooted for the French team, the crowd however cheered Italy on and as I'm sure most of you already know by now, it was Italy who triumphed in the end. Poor Laurent. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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SkinnyFest 2 - Fat Wednesday, The Caves, Aug 16/23
A special partnership in new music promotion in Edinburgh, Trouble and Departure Lounge, bring you Fat Wednesday at the Baby Belly every week of the festival... Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Pins and Needles @ Red Vodka Club, August 18
Pins and Needles represent the new generation of promoters, trying out something different in smaller venues and with much success. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Ellen Allien & Apparat @ Kinky Afro/Mind The Gap, Sub Club, June 30
They showed us how the material from their recent collaboration clearly sounds more powerful in a club environment Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Alex Smoke - Make My Day EP
Sporting an unusual ice cream van jingle Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Highlights
Festival Nightlife: The Highlights
With posters covering every available inch of space, and homicidal flyer-wielding lunatics assaulting you at every turn, choosing where to go on a night out is potentially more baffling at this time of year than at any other. Fear not! The Skinny is here with a quick guide to some of the best gigs, performances and club nights on offer. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006