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
How To Swim Take a Run at The Mill
Ink Miller of How To Swim tells Finbarr Bermingham of his affinity with a certain Cuban dictator as he rounds up the first month of The Mill Read more »| 05 Sep 2008 -
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Bon Iver's Cabin Fever
Paul Neeson sits down with Justin Veron of Bon Iver, and asks him how he feels about the near obsessive focus bestowed upon his startling debut album - recorded in a remote Wisconsin log cabin - and his status as folk music’s new messiah Read more »| 04 Sep 2008 -
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In Defence of Edgar Prais
They're not going to take the easy way, but Edgar Prais are determined to make it to ATP. Kristoffer Morgan tells Finbarr Bermingham that he's allergic to the channels that will bring him success. Read more »| 03 Sep 2008 -
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What Happens in Glasvegas...
The last time we chatted to Dalmarnock's Glasvegas they were a fledgling band just one single in to their career. Paul Neeson catches Glasvegas’ James Allan as he tumbles off-stage from their first Glastonbury gig and finds out what a difference nine months can make Read more »| 02 Sep 2008 -
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James Yorkston Sidesteps a Radiohead, Opts For A Willy Wonka
Also appearing at Fence Club and releasing a new record this month, the Fife label's most famous export talks to Milo McLaughlin about the ever-present haar, being stalked by nutcases and doing 'a Willy Wonka' Read more »| 01 Sep 2008 -
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Grinderman Have Their Way
Dave Kerr calls Jim Sclavunos in New York to find out the latest word on the next Grinderman album, an unlikely remix project and how they commandeered an aerobics class Read more »| 29 Aug 2008
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Punch & The Apostles @ The Mill, 17 and 18 Sep
As The Mill rolls into action for month two, Finbarr Bermingham discusses the soundbites of Benny Hill and Jesus Christ with one of the month's guaranteed highlights, Punch & The Apostles Read more »| 28 Aug 2008 -
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Joan As Police Woman - Nothing If Not Arresting
Having spent the early years of her career in such esteemed company as Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright and Antony Hegarty, Joan Wasser tells Paul Mitchell why it was necessary to step into the light on her own. Read more »| 26 Aug 2008 -
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We Were Promised Chit-Chat
The chiselled cheekbones of the new Indie™ order might be the nightmare of any discerning music hack, but when Billy Hamilton caught up with the lads from We Were Promised Jetpacks he found their infectious patter a breath of fresh air… Read more »| 25 Aug 2008 -
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Mercury Rev's Theory Of Evolution
As Finbarr Bermingham caught up with Jeff Mercel, percussionist, keyboardist and general man-about-band, we find out that Mercury Rev, unlike many of their fans, are not a band transfixed with the past and that their future is there to be embraced. Read more »| 20 Aug 2008 -
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A Serj of Controversy
Since System of a Down went on an ‘extended hiatus’ in August 2006, frontman Serj Tankian went completely solo with last year's Elect the Dead. Shaun Love patched in a transatlantic call ahead of Tankian’s trip to the UK next month to discuss single life, airborne genitalia and the consequences of being an overtly political musician Read more »| 19 Aug 2008 -
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Spiritualized in the next dimension
In time-worn tradition, Spiritualized frontman Jason Pierce finds that there's nothing quite like dying to propel the artist's work into the public consciousness. So he did it, twice! Read more »| 13 Aug 2008 -
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Michael Franti - Spearheading A Rebellion?
“It’s a difficult situation for everyone involved. I’m not on the side of anyone in particular, I’m on the side of the peacemakers.” Speaking recently to Paul Mitchell, Michael Franti, Spearhead frontman and political campigner, is unbashed when discussing the nature of the issues in the Middle East. Read more »| 06 Aug 2008 -
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Kidz In The Hall: Head of the Class
Whilst whizzing through a series of phone interviews from Chi-Town, Kidz In The Hall were able to cut past the sonic distortion of the Atlantic ocean to chat with The Skinny about their new release, The In Crowd Read more »| 04 Aug 2008 -
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Sub Pop: Going Out of Business Since 1988
The record label that unleashed everybody from Nirvana, Soundgarden and Mudhoney to The Shins, CSS and Fleet Foxes on an unsuspecting world just turned 20, Sub Pop's leading lady tells The Skinny why it's in tougher shape than ever. Read more »| 31 Jul 2008