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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InterviewsJackmaster: The Mixed Fabric of Life
Prolific Glasgow DJ Jack 'Jackmaster' Revill on why his Fabriclive mix is perfect afterparty material Read more »| 31 May 2011 -
InterviewsCrookers present: Dr Gonzo
DJ Bot from Italian 'hip-house' duo Crookers on their new collaborative venture, Dr Gonzo Read more »| 05 May 2011 -
InterviewsThe Feeling in the Air Is Electrikal
Having been responsible for some of the best underground bass music nights in the past year, the Electrikal Sound System has been turning heads and tuning ears into the emerging Scottish (and UK) underground sounds. We caught up with the core members of the collective to talk about how it all started, what they have achieved and what they hope to do in the future Read more »| 06 Apr 2011 -
FestivalsDoug Stanhope: "I’d rather have no hate whatsoever, never put on the news again"
What could be more intimidating than phoning Doug Stanhope at 10am? Read more »| 22 Mar 2011 -
InterviewsJacques Greene: "The MySpace era is on its way out"
Jacques Greene's uplifting fusion of classic house and contemporary R&B is murdering dancefloors, headphones, Rupert Murdoch's assets and a few MySpace hipsters too. We had a word with LuckyMe's latest prodigy Read more »| 03 Mar 2011 -
InterviewsTaz Buckfaster: Future Funk
Taz Buckfaster is undoubtedly one of Scotland's most promising dubstep artists. With a huge following, multiple residencies and a slew of brutal plates of vinyl on the likes of Rwina and Subway. Having recently released the highly anticipated Gold Tooth Grin on Glasgow label Numbers, we caught up with Scotland's finest dubstep export for a little chat Read more »| 01 Feb 2011
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InterviewsDeath Disco: Pure Sorcery
The music industry seems to spend the first couple of months of the year crystal-ball gazing, looking beyond the grey mornings and trying to find the artists... Read more »| 01 Feb 2011 -
InterviewsDeath Disco: XXXmas Mayhem
The Arches Burns into a Zombie Nation just in time for the holidays Read more »| 08 Dec 2010 -
InterviewsDeath Disco: Hello Old Friend
Death Disco's favourite fellow Erol Alkan returns to fill The Arches to breaking point Read more »| 01 Oct 2010 -
InterviewsGold Panda: Well Groomed
One of the golden boys (excuse the pun) of 2010, Essex beatsmith Gold Panda talks about sampling, Ghostly International and the progress of his live show Read more »| 29 Sep 2010 -
Interviews20 Years of Beats 'n' Pieces: Ninja Tune Comes of Age
The seminal London label celebrates 20 years in the business with a spanking new box set this month. Coldcut's Matt Black unveils their 'Futurespective' Read more »| 27 Sep 2010 -
InterviewsSlab Happy
With two years under their belt and a new label launching this month, just what is the secret behind the success of Slabs of the Tabernacles? Read more »| 08 Sep 2010 -
InterviewsDeath Disco: Mind Your Head
Leave it aaht! MNDR are more concerned with midrange blips than wheeling and dealing Read more »| 03 Sep 2010 -
InterviewsJack in the BumBumBox
Street parties with bikers, Marxist club culture and freaky sort-of techno: The Skinny meets Matias Aguayo Read more »| 25 Aug 2010 -
InterviewsDeath Disco: Holiday Home
Villa have been setting the world alight recently, receiving praise from the likes of Beats in Space host Tim Sweeney and Dixon Read more »| 28 Jul 2010