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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InterviewsJelly Roll Soul on record labels and returning to Stirling
Having earned their stripes in the clubs of Stirling and Glasgow, Jelly Roll Soul now take the leap into releasing records, kicking things off with the disti... Read more »| 11 Nov 2015 -
InterviewsHidden: Shaking up Manchester's clubbing scene
In a UK-wide climate of club closures, one writer takes a look at the impact (so far) of Manchester's newest music and arts hub, Hidden, and what it might mean for the city's clubbing scene Read more »| 06 Nov 2015 -
MusicOneohtrix Point Never on Garden of Delete
Daniel Lopatin reminisces over alt metal, and conjures up a parallel universe known as Garden of Delete. Read more »| 03 Nov 2015 -
InterviewsSkinned #10: Kelvin Brown [Eyes Down]
One half of legendary club night Eyes Down, Kelvin Brown is the newest esteemed guest in our Skinned mix series, dropping off a fresh batch of odd numbers for your listening pleasure. He tells us about making art and the joys of endless discovery Read more »| 30 Oct 2015 -
InterviewsWe Should Hang Out More: Interview
As they prepare to welcome The Reflex to their Disco Apocalypse, we talk to the We Should Hang Out More gang. Read more »| 16 Oct 2015 -
InterviewsQuantic: A day in the life of Will Holland
Ringleader supreme Will Holland, aka Quantic, talks life in the studio and reveals what’s up his sleeve ahead of DJ dates in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds Read more »| 01 Oct 2015
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ClubsSkinned #9: Nightwave (Heka Trax)
Our mix series returns with a stormer courtesy of Glasgow's Maya Medvesek, aka Nightwave. Read more »| 24 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsDave Clarke on White Noise 500 and the politics of EDM
Never short of a controversial opinion, Dave Clarke has influenced everyone from Daft Punk to post-punk torchbearers The Soft Moon. We journey out to Dublin for the 500th episode celebration of White Noise, his legendary, agenda-setting radio show Read more »| 01 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsThe Garden Party turns 10
The Faversham’s much-loved Garden Party celebrates its tenth anniversary with a full-blown festival this month. The Skinny speaks to co-organiser Matt Long to find out more Read more »| 20 Aug 2015 -
InterviewsPeople Power: The Black Dog on Neither/Neither
Martin and Richard Dust discuss the themes and working process behind The Black Dog's latest album, Neither/Neither Read more »| 05 Aug 2015 -
InterviewsDJ Dave Haslam on his new book Life After Dark
DJ Dave Haslam muses on clubbing culture past and present ahead of the release of his latest book, Life After Dark: A History of British Nightclubs & Music Venues Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
InterviewsHipnotony: Beneath the surface with Garth Be
We get together with Garth Be over a much-needed pint to discuss album number two Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
InterviewsOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: Hidden Orchestra's Joe Acheson
Edinburgh native Joe Acheson discusses new album, Reorchestrations, ahead of his appearance with Hidden Orchestra for Cross The Tracks at Summerhall Read more »| 13 Jul 2015 -
InterviewsNozinja on Shangaan Electro and signing to Warp
Now signed to Warp, Soweto-based producer Nozinja is set to unleash the 180bpm sugar kick of Shangaan Electro on the UK once again Read more »| 06 Jul 2015 -
InterviewsGreg Wilson Talks Manchester Nightlife - Legend Nightclub: A Brief History
DJ Greg Wilson harks back to the heart of the original jazz-funk scene in Manchester, and the club where it all started – Legend Read more »| 03 Jul 2015