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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Interviews
Techno Kingdom: Gary Beck on his new album
We speak to Glaswegian techno mainstay Gary Beck about new album Dál Riata, the long-awaited follow-up to his 2012 debut Bring a Friend Read more »| 15 Nov 2018 -
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Cromby on Bicep, Denis Sulta and his new EP
We speak to rising Irish producer Chris McCormick, aka Cromby, about his new EP Retribution, being pals with Denis Sulta, and learning the ropes from Bicep Read more »| 11 Nov 2018 -
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VAJ.Power: Meet the Glasgow VJ collective
We catch up with VAJ.Power duo Holly McGowan and Sofya Staune to learn more about their unique Art School-based nights FUSE, drawing on interactive technology, sound and audio-reactive video synthesis Read more »| 07 Nov 2018 -
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The Black Madonna on gender equality in music and her friendship with Optimo
Ahead of playing Terminal V's massive Halloween party, we chat to The Black Madonna about her friendship with Optimo, her sterling work with gender parity in music and the good and bad aspects of being "a dinosaur internet raver" Read more »| 11 Oct 2018 -
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Noncompliant on Maximum Pressure and feminism
Midwest rave veteran and outspoken activist Lisa Smith, aka Noncompliant, is finally getting the international recognition she deserves Read more »| 11 Oct 2018 -
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Richie Hawtin on his new CLOSE tour
Canadian DJ and producer Richie Hawtin brings his exciting, experimental CLOSE tour to Glasgow this month – we find out what's in store Read more »| 08 Oct 2018
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Klear Vision: Q+A with Krystal Klear
Neutron Dance is being tipped as the track of 2018, so we fired some questions at Dec Lennon, aka Krystal Klear, about living in NYC, what keeps him inspired and how it feels to have the hit of the year on his hands... Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
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Brain Dancing on Glasgow clubbing and their new EP
We catch up with Glasgow duo Rob Etherson and Ross Anderson, aka Brain Dancing, to chat about their debut EP Read more »| 05 Sep 2018 -
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Maribou State on Kingdoms in Colour
Chris Davids and Liam Ivory of English electronic duo Maribou State explain how collaborating with Khruangbin, and plenty of time spent on the road helped shape their optimistic new album Kingdoms In Colour Read more »| 03 Sep 2018 -
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SHYBOI on Discwoman and KUNQ
Discwoman affiliate Yulan Grant aka SHYBOI is part of a new wave of stateside artists helping breathe new political energy into dance music Read more »| 20 Aug 2018 -
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Lanark Artefax on inspirations, Unsound and Björk
Glasgow-born experimentalist Lanark Artefax cuts a singular path through the world of electronic music. He explains why he’s making the most of his creative freedoms Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
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Helena Hauff on Qualm, rising status & Leicester
We catch up with Helena Hauff ahead of the release of Qualm, to find out how she combines making music with a touring schedule that’s almost as relentless as her DJing Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Music
Weird Fun: Sneaky Pete's is 10
As the beating heart of Edinburgh's Cowgate, Sneaky Pete's, gears up for its tenth birthday, we speak to owner and manager Nick Stewart about his beloved shoebox in the capital's Old Town Read more »| 10 Jul 2018 -
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Afrodeutsche on Skye Live & the art of improvisation
Manchester-based Afrodeutsche is blurring the lines between cinematic composition, critical club beats and improvised live performance. We catch up with her ahead of her performance at Skye Live Read more »| 09 Jul 2018 -
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Ribeka on Mute, documentaries & developing as a DJ
We find out how Ribeka juggles a day job and A&R side project with her rising status as one of Glasgow’s most exciting club DJs Read more »| 05 Jul 2018