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Spotlight On... Dubinski - The Skinny
Dec 5, 2024 · Alongside the release of their latest single Downtown Operation, which features a sample of iconic trade unionist Arthur Scargill, Edinburgh band of brothers Dubinski announced that their second album – What Is Your Definition of Happiness? – would arrive in the new year. With the single out now, channeling artists like Maxïmo Park, we catch up with the quartet – Eugene, Eoin, Donal and ...
Sotto, Edinburgh – restaurant review: The Skinny
Oct 24, 2024 · Sotto is split over two levels; upstairs is a wine bar with shelves of aesthetically-pleasing tinned tomatoes, bottles of wine, and big windows out onto Stockbridge, while we’re off downstairs to the main restaurant space that’s all green leather banquettes and minimal lighting.
Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes album review: The Skinny
Nov 12, 2024 · Mercury Prize recipient Michael Kiwanuka, Sault’s resident maestro Inflo and the inimitable Danger Mouse reunite on Kiwanuka’s fourth album, Small Changes.The album angles to circumvent the temporal; a confident stride in classic songwriting and craftsmanship that gives way to yet another example of Kiwanuka and his collaborators upping their creative ante.
Janis Pugh on Chuck Chuck Baby - The Skinny
Janis Pugh is a force of nature. On a shoestring budget, this 50-year-old filmmaker has created Chuck Chuck Baby, a rapturous queer musical set in and around a chicken packaging factory in her hometown in north-east Wales.The film’s centre is Helen, played by Louise Brealey.
What's On in Glasgow - The Skinny
Glasgow. Welcome to our carefully curated guide to what’s on in Glasgow, where you can find the best events, attractions and venues for live music, comedy, art, theatre, and food and drinks.
TAAHLIAH - Gramarye album review: The Skinny
Oct 14, 2024 · While TAAHLIAH's 2021 award-winning Angelica EP focused on her physicality, channelling hyperpop production into its seven tracks, on Gramayre, the Glasgow-based artist showcases her artistic maturity.Blending glamour, emotive music-making, and vulnerability through pop-driven motifs, she's crafted an 11-track sonic soliloquy cathartically guiding listeners from the intensity of a 4am club to ...
Competitions - Win Win Win! - The Skinny
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Edinburgh - The Skinny
Edinburgh. Welcome to our carefully curated guide to what’s on in Edinburgh. You can find the best events, attractions and venues for live music, comedy, art, theatre, or food and drinks.
Scottish New Music Round-up: October 2024 - The Skinny
Oct 2, 2024 · The October release schedule in Scotland is similarly busy, although far less overwhelming than last month. On 4 October, for a heavy dose of noisy screamo-punk, seek out For me, Before, the debut EP from fierce Glasgow outfit Nü Cros.While for the most part, For me, Before is a relentless onslaught of squalling guitars, muscular drums and thick bass, FALLING shows a softer, more ...