Interviews
The Skinny brings nightlife out of the dark, shining a light on the hottest local clubs with interviews with DJs, electronic musicians and promoters. Here you can find all the info you need to leave scorch marks on the dance floor.
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InterviewsKyoto Calling: Efdemin on the influence of wabi-sabi
Affected heavily by a residency in Kyoto, Efdemin describes how new album Decay is influenced by ideas of transience and deterioration, and the peace that can be found within them Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
FestivalsDoug Segal: I Can Make You a Mentalist
Britain's top comedy mind reader talks about quitting the 9–5, using his 'powers' and the challenges of audience interaction Read more »| 04 Mar 2014 -
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Studio Rat: Danny Wolfers bares Crystal Cult 2080
Following his DJ Chart with us this month, we caught up with Danny Wolfers (aka Legowelt) ahead of his full-length return to Crème Organization Read more »| 14 Feb 2014 -
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Q&A: Bugged Out!
Dance and electronic festival Bugged Out! brings Todd Terje, Kölsch, Daniel Avery and more to Southport in March. Head honchos Charlotte Hotham and John Burgess tell their story Read more »| 10 Feb 2014 -
InterviewsBrain Floss: Konx-Om-Pax on Regional Surrealism and his plans for The Art School
Multi-talented Glasgow artist Tom Scholefield aka Konx-Om-Pax sheds light on his upcoming foray into more dancefloor-focused music, his hyper-real visual work and his continuing association with The Art School Read more »| 06 Feb 2014 -
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Most Haunted: Illum Sphere's ghostly electronics
At the helm of one of the UK's most respected clubnights, Ryan Hunn aka Illum Sphere already has a reputation as a producer and remixer. Now, he talks us through the dark cinematics and archival sounds of his debut LP, due to land this month Read more »| 04 Feb 2014
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Psychoacoustics: A Guy Called Gerald justifies his new direction
Berlin expat Gerald Simpson delves into his roots, and reveals why he doesn't plan on releasing any new material in the near future Read more »| 04 Feb 2014 -
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Moderat's Sebastian Szary on the group's cinematic world tour
“It’s like when you learn a language. You might not speak this language for a while, but when you come back to it, it’s still there.”... Read more »| 03 Feb 2014 -
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Reopening the Star Dancer Portal: The GSA Reborn
DJs, live acts and, er... Red Dwarf. The team behind Croc v Croc reveal their plans for the relaunch of The Art School Read more »| 08 Jan 2014 -
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Behind the Scenes: Black Bee Soul Club
In which we take a closer look at the ideas and ideals behind the Northwest’s best clubnights – beginning with Paul Bailey and Sam McEwen's resurrection of the true, crate-digging roots of Northern soul Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
InterviewsIn the House: Terrence Parker talks golf and alien beings
Ahead of the release of his third album, Detroit turntablist Terrence Parker considers how friends, family and golf – yes, golf – led him back to music Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
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JD 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 -
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The Spirit of '94: Pi-Eyed NYE Meltdown
Intent on keeping the free party scene alive, the founders of Pi-Eyed promise a Hogmanay bash featuring ravers, pipers and some of the most ludicrous DJ names you're ever likely to see on one flyer Read more »| 06 Dec 2013 -
InterviewsPerfect 10: Numbers Set to Celebrate in Style
Richard Chater ponders the ten year anniversary of Glaswegian clubbing institution, Numbers Read more »| 04 Dec 2013 -
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Retro Fetishism: Gerd Janson's Tech-House Ode to Thomas Pynchon
Ahead of his date at The Warehouse Project this month, Running Back boss Gerd Janson talks Tuff City Kids, American culture, and cutting off his own hands Read more »| 03 Dec 2013