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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InterviewsJon K on Equiknoxx, his DJ style and his La Cheetah residency
In the wake of a breakout year, Manchester stalwart Jon K brings his wide-ranging tastes to La Cheetah in Glasgow for the first night of a four-part residency Read more »| 21 Feb 2018 -
InterviewsGlasgow DJ OOFT! discusses his debut album
After years of soundtracking some of Glasgow's best parties, DJ and producer OOFT! is set to release his first full length album, Intricacies of Modern Life Read more »| 06 Feb 2018 -
InterviewsReckless Kettle profile: Turn It Up
Launched in 2013, the Reckless Kettle events have become a highlight of Dundee's nightlife. Here the duo behind the increasingly popular club nights, Fergus Tibbs and Mikey Rodger, explain the appeal of their self-described 'parties for freaks' Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
InterviewsNight Fever: Al Kent interviewed
We chat to Glasgow's original disco don Al Kent about the evolution of his unique sound, ahead of his annual Million Dollar Disco party Read more »| 17 Jan 2018 -
InterviewsSofay on Subcity and life as a DJ
From her popular Subcity radio show to an opening slot at last year's Optimo 20 festival, Sophie Reilly – aka Sofay – is a talented DJ on the rise Read more »| 10 Jan 2018 -
InterviewsDEBONAIR on how she crafts her rousing DJ sets
Ahead of her Scottish debut, London-based selector DEBONAIR opens up about her invigorating, eclectic DJ sets Read more »| 12 Dec 2017
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InterviewsPretty FLY: Denis Sulta, Theo Kottis & Jasper James
Jasper James, Theo Kottis and Denis Sulta open up about everything from FLY Club parties and their highlights of 2017, to hairstyles, dress sense and their greatest fears and inspirations Read more »| 08 Dec 2017 -
InterviewsLarry Heard aka Mr. Fingers on Chicago House & his return to Glasgow
Ahead of his first solo club show in 20 years at the Barrowlands, 80s house giant Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers talks house, creating a scene, and his history with Glasgow Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
InterviewsThe Yellow Door on their Berkeley Suite night & Shelter fundraiser
The Yellow Door's Iain Kerr and Paul Dey discuss the success of their residents-only club night, and look ahead to their Shelter Scotland fundraiser Read more »| 14 Nov 2017 -
InterviewsThe Reverse Engineer on his new LP & DIY studio
Dave House, aka The Reverse Engineer, on his forthcoming album Elusive Geometry and how 'experimental' music can still be dancefloor friendly Read more »| 03 Nov 2017 -
InterviewsMidland on FabricLive, safe clubbing and more
Harry Agius aka Midland, aka the man behind FabricLive 94, on the latest edition in the FabricLive series, making clubbing more inclusive, and the perfect dinner party Read more »| 18 Oct 2017 -
InterviewsDave Clarke on new album The Desecration Of Desire
The Baron of Techno Dave Clarke opens up about his first album in 14 years Read more »| 11 Oct 2017 -
InterviewsTen Years of Huntleys + Palmers
How do you start your own club night? Huntleys + Palmers founder Andrew Thomson reflects on the tenth anniversary of his renowned party outfit, and offers some advice for succeeding in the game Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
InterviewsOtherwordly Talent: Introducing Fergus Clark
Ahead of his performance alongside Optimo's JD Twitch for The Rum Shack’s 3rd birthday next month, we catch up with prodigal DJ talent Fergus Clark Read more »| 15 Sep 2017 -
InterviewsBrian Shimkovitz on Awesome Tapes From Africa
Ahead of his appearance at Summerhall this August as part of the Nothing Ever Happens Here series, we speak to Brian Shimkovitz about his Awesome Tapes From Africa Read more »| 02 Aug 2017