Interviews
The Skinny discusses new releases and record choices with prominent artists and producers; covering everything from albums and songs to influences and matters of the heart.
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Interviews
"Anything to get away from the Conservatives. Anything" – An interview with Sleaford Mods
Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods is not afraid to call things as he sees them. In an agreeably frank interview, the lyricist calls out the lunacy of UKIP voters, the lack of political opposition and "embarrassing" 60s throwbacks like Jake Bugg Read more »| 03 Nov 2014 -
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The Possibility of an Island: Words with Deerhoof
With the imminent release of thirteenth album La Isla Bonita, Deerhoof's Greg Saunier explains why they've found latter-day inspiration in 80s pop queens Read more »| 03 Nov 2014 -
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Love Among the Ruins: The Knife on pop, performance and queering the norm
Ahead of The Knife's latest and perhaps last ever tour (which takes in The Warehouse Project on 5 Nov), the Swedish siblings talk to us about their roots, Shaking the Habitual, and what it means to be a socially conscious pop band in the 21st century Read more »| 31 Oct 2014 -
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Under the Influence: Helmet's Page Hamilton
A staggering influence on both the nascent North American post-hardcore movement of the early 90s and the wider alternative rock world as we now know it, Helmet's mainstay unearths nine albums that guided his hand Read more »| 23 Oct 2014 -
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Helmet's Page Hamilton on 20 years of Betty and their studio return
Before Helmet knuckle down to a new studio album this winter, Page Hamilton gets reacquainted with an old friend named Betty Read more »| 15 Oct 2014 -
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Talk of the Town: Liverpool Music Week returns
Organiser Mike Deane tells us why the tenth edition of Liverpool Music Week is an anniversary to celebrate – and we select five don't-miss shows Read more »| 14 Oct 2014
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Question & Answer: Clint Mansell chronicles his career
Clint Mansell, one time frontman for ‘grebo’ hucksters Pop Will Eat Itself, underwent a radical overhaul in the mid-nineties. From goodtime front... Read more »| 10 Oct 2014 -
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“The very idea of being in a band in 2014 is pretty stupid” – Dope Body interviewed
Dope Body's Andrew Laumann and David Jacober say the Baltimore noise rock four-piece are fighting for air on their riotous latest album, Lifer Read more »| 09 Oct 2014 -
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In June: Ryan Kennedy introduces Horsebeach
Arriving seemingly from nowhere, then selling out the first pressing of his LP, Horsebeach is the project of one Ryan Kennedy, combining a sunny stateside lilt with a moodier Mancunian worldview to attractive effect. He tells the story of his debut record Read more »| 07 Oct 2014 -
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J Mascis announces January 2015 UK tour
Dinosaur Jr frontman J Mascis is set to return to the UK for a series of gigs in January 2015. Mascis plays The Ruby Lounge in Manchester on 10 Jan and The ... Read more »| 07 Oct 2014 -
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"This record's a statement: not to prove people wrong, but to prove people right” – The Twilight Sad reveal album four
Having stayed the course throughout a particularly harsh decade for independent rock music, James Graham and Andy MacFarlane say The Twilight Sad won't be moulded by the zeitgeist Read more »| 06 Oct 2014 -
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This is Radgecore: Birdhead at the Pleasance Sessions
The Pleasance Sessions return this month and once again we've curated an evening of stellar live music. Kicking off closing night on 18 October are the inimitable Birdhead – Edinburgh's very own dance-inspired krautrockers Read more »| 03 Oct 2014 -
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The Joy of Ex Hex: Wild Flag's Mary Timony on pastures new
When indie rock supergroup Wild Flag went on hiatus, Mary Timony didn’t exactly rest on her laurels. The moonlighting guitar teacher returns this month with Rips, the excellent debut by 'party band' Ex Hex Read more »| 01 Oct 2014 -
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Requiem for a Tour: Clint Mansell interviewed
Ahead of a rare string of five live dates around the UK (including Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket) this month, film composer Clint Mansell takes stock of his career so far and explains why he's still coming to grips with his current job title Read more »| 01 Oct 2014 -
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"We're a rock band. We're happy with that" – The Vaselines interviewed
A full 25 years since their debut, Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee return with a third album as The Vaselines. The duo talk about yoga, still getting a kick out of music and why they're most definitely not a twee band from Bellshill Read more »| 16 Sep 2014