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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InterviewsRedressing the Balance: Introducing Nightrave
As she prepares to welcome Parisian ghetto house player Big Dope P to Glasgow, DJ and producer Nightwave gives us the low down on her fledgling club event Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
InterviewsHero Worship: Matthew Herbert
Mancunian minimalist Howes tells The Skinny why sonic wiz Matthew Herbert's relentless innovation inspires him to challenge his own laziness Read more »| 30 Jul 2013 -
InterviewsRave It Up and Start Again: Simon Reynolds Revises Energy Flash
A new edition of Simon Reynolds' 1998 book Energy Flash, expanded with fresh material, taps into the recent co-option of rave by America's brash, commercial EDM movement – but he refuses to be too down on the kids Read more »| 29 Jul 2013 -
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Making the Grade: Meet Midland
Meet Midland, one of the UK's most exciting producers, who this month marks the launch of his own label, Graded, with a new EP Read more »| 08 Jul 2013 -
FestivalsWhat's He Building In There? David Dewaele on Despacio
David Dewaele, half of Soulwax/2ManyDJs with his brother Stephen, talks about the pair's collaboration with LCD Soundsystem and DFA leader James Murphy to produce one-off club Despacio – an attempt to create the perfect, in-the-round audio experience Read more »| 03 Jul 2013 -
InterviewsThe Revenge: Back Into The Groove
After a hiatus of over two years, Graeme Clark aka The Revenge returns with fresh material and a brand new label, Roar Groove Read more »| 02 Jul 2013
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Beneath the Label: Dixon Avenue Basement Jams
Continuing our series exploring the best club labels around, The Skinny sits down for a pint with the duo behind Dixon Avenue Basement Jams to discuss the label's ethos, the mysterious Marquis Hawkes and the merits of coloured vinyl Read more »| 02 Jul 2013 -
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No Hesitation, No Obligation: Michael Mayer on 20 years of Kompakt
This year is a big one for DJ and producer Michael Mayer, whose Kompakt label has been celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of compilations and parties. He jokes with us about dubstep, smartphones, and German beer Read more »| 02 Jul 2013 -
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Nihjgt Falls: San Francisco producer oOoOO on his cross-generic debut LP
In a hazy, twilit sonic world, R‘n’B and hip-hop are being reconfigured as cutting-edge experimental electronic music by San Francisco's oOoOO Read more »| 18 Jun 2013 -
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Matias Aguayo returns with The Visitor
After five years of travelling and collaborating, Matias Aguayo is finally ready to let us meet his hosts – with crisp, propulsive new LP The Visitor Read more »| 12 Jun 2013 -
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Beneath the Label: Scenery Records
Stu Robinson gives us the lowdown on his new house, techno and electronic imprint – and first Cannibal Run clubnight Read more »| 07 May 2013 -
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The End of the Beginning: Producer Koreless in Interview
Returning with a new EP that marks a dramatic departure from his earlier work, Koreless explains how he has shed his skin and taken his sound forward Read more »| 06 May 2013 -
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Beneath the Label: Wet Play
Manchester's underwater boogiedrome bursts its vinyl bubble Read more »| 03 May 2013 -
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Sean Johnston and Andrew Weatherall Bring A Love From Outer Space to Scotland
Sean Johnston discusses his collaboration with Andrew Weatherall and the ethos behind their club night, A Love From Outer Space, which lands in Edinburgh this month Read more »| 02 May 2013 -
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Introducing: Magic Nostalgic
We take a look at the O2 ABC's newest club night, Magic Nostalgic, which has a music policy selected at random by a game-show style giant wheel Read more »| 30 Apr 2013