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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InterviewsBlurring the Boundaries: DJ John Heckle in interview
With new album Desolate Figures, John Heckle confidently flaunts the perceived limits of house and techno. Ahead of the release, he talks us through his creative process Read more »| 15 Nov 2013 -
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Fight for Your Own: Evian Christ's Unlikely Influence on Pop
With one of his two self-curated 'Trance Parties' coming to Manchester this month, Ellesmere Port's Evian Christ talks dealing with the limelight and buddying up with Kanye Read more »| 07 Nov 2013 -
InterviewsPressure Turns 15
We chat to frequent guest Ben Sims, newcomer Hans Bouffmyhre and residents Slam, ahead of the legendary club night’s birthday celebrations… Read more »| 01 Nov 2013 -
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Still on Track: Amir talks Strata, b-boys and osmosis
With his reissue-focused imprint 180 Proof going from strength to strength, we catch up with On Track mixtape selector Amir Abdullah ahead of a long overdue Manchester debut Read more »| 30 Oct 2013 -
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Melody and Melancholia: Recondite Explores His Hinterland
From field recordings to video games via Metallica, we get to know what informs the sparse, seasonal sounds of Hinterland, the sophomore album from German techno head Recondite Read more »| 29 Oct 2013 -
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Kevin Saunderson: Past, Present and Future
Ahead of his label showcase at La Cheetah, Kevin Saunderson discusses the history of KMS Records and shares his thoughts on techno’s continued potential Read more »| 28 Oct 2013
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InterviewsDance Evolution: Daniel Avery on Drone Logic
Fostered by Erol Alkan and Andrew Weatherall but with a tunnelling, paranoid sound all his own, Daniel Avery is convinced that now is the most exciting time for electronic music in a long while – and we're pretty sure he's the ringleader Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
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Sonic Assault: Ital and The Haxan Cloak at Abandon Normal Devices
The music programme of this year's Abandon Normal Devices festival promises to explore extremism and isolation, and challenge state surveillance. Participating artists Ital and The Haxan Cloak hint at what's in store Read more »| 30 Sep 2013 -
InterviewsFantasy Tracks: Catching up with Lone
With recent single Airglow Fires having proved an underground hit and Azealia Banks adopting his Pineapple Crush, prolific producer Lone reflects on his recent return to a more hip hop-influenced sound Read more »| 05 Sep 2013 -
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Exploring the Depths with Ambivalent
Having released new EP Shimmer last month, Kevin McHugh, aka Ambivalent, discusses his collaboration with Michael L Penman, repetition, and the ‘V’ word… Read more »| 04 Sep 2013 -
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Inner Vision: The Cosmos According to Seth Troxler
It'd be easy to take yourself too seriously as the world's number one DJ; instead, Seth Troxler finds the time to chat with us about magic, fortune and smoked meats Read more »| 03 Sep 2013 -
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Future Rhythm Machine: Auntie Flo brings Huntleys & Palmers to Manchester
Introducing thousands to Highlife at T in the Park? Reducing crowds to ritualistic frenzies, begging for the sun? All in a day's work for Auntie Flo, who teams up with Huntleys & Palmers label boss Andrew for a party in Manchester this month Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
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Going Places: DJ Cassy presents her Fabric mix
Ahead of her appearance at SWG3 in Glasgow, internationally revered DJ Cassy discusses her recent Fabric mix, her approach to DJing and her continually itchy feet Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
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No Grand Narrative: Sync In Squares
With no fixed abode, an apparent disregard for any notion of genre and a commitment to only that which is 'forward-thinking', Sync In Squares present a series featuring Just Blaze, Thundercat, Andrés and DJ Haus Read more »| 05 Aug 2013 -
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Tell Me No L.I.E.S.: Ron Morelli on wax and NYC
With his Long Island Electrical Systems imprint forging a defiantly individual path through modern dance music, label boss Ron Morelli talks keeping it in the family, 'knackered house' and the lack of good wax Read more »| 01 Aug 2013