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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InterviewsRZArecting Bobby
Is he a producer? Is he a film star? This month he'll be neither as Robert 'RZA' Diggs assumes the persona of Bobby Digital, flying in to drop a fat stack of futuristic funk and a flare for kung-fu film philosophy on Scotland at the last Triptych Read more »| 08 Apr 2008 -
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Juan Atkins: A Model Artist
Making his live Scottish debut as Model 500 at this month's Triptych Festival, Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins is also playing to mark Rub-A-Dub Records' 16th Birthday celebrations. Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
InterviewsDJ Krush: A Short History
The Skinny looks towards the East and to DJ Krush, one of the finest Japanese turntablists and an instrumental player in the scratching scene Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
InterviewsSoma Skool: Learnin's never been so fun!
Glasgow's biggest label pulls out another cracker with the return of the Soma Skool Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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Get Wired In - A Wireblock Records label special
The Skinny talks with Neil Morton about why collaboration can often produce the best outcome... Read more »| 01 Apr 2008 -
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You Don't Know Pt 1: Amon Tobin
SF: A triple disc compilation of the greatest artists to rock Ninja Tune, Big Dada and Counter deserves a lot of attention, and also warrants an interview one of the appearing artists, Amon Tobin
PQ: ""If you distance yourself from music's cultural references and signifiers you can sometimes be left with a clear appreciation for rhythm and melody."" Read more »| 06 Mar 2008
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On Track With Smith N Hack
SF: Errorsmith and Soundhack manage to take a few minutes out of their sound check to tell The Skinny how the past influences their mission to push dance music into the future.
PQ: ""We had one track we played in Glasgow where we incorporated a Donna Summer track; people went mad for it because they knew how we had combined our track with the sample. You don't often find that knowledge about music in other parts of the world."" - Errorsmith Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Capitol 1212 in the Capital
SF: The Skinny investigates closer to home to determine the health of home-grown beats, checking in with Capitol 1212
PQ: ""I'm never bored by the talent and creativity I see... people should always look closer to home for their music."" - Professa Fresh Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Melting Pot: Seventh Heaven
SF: Melting Pot have been turning the niche into the necessary for the last seven years, and this month they shrug off any notions of the notorious seven year itch
PQ: ""The night has lasted this long because its heart [is] in the right place - from the people who promote it and the DJs who play there, to the crowd it attracts."" - Greg Wilson on Melting Pot Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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You Don't Know Pt 2: Cadence Weapon
In our continuing feature, we take the opportunity to check in with Cadence Weapon, another new and upcoming artist on the Big Dada label Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Simian Mobile Disco: Still Our Friends
PQ: One of the biggest success stories on the dance scene of 2007 was the rise of Simian Mobile Disco. The Skinny catches up with James Ford a year later to find out how their career and music is progressing.
SF: ""I think everybody who makes dance music nowadays has to have been influenced at some point by Daft Punk!"" Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Chromeo: Funkin' Fancy
SF: Following on from our tips for 2008, we deliver our promised interview with the funkin' good Chromeo
PQ: ""Spins, dips and electric slides!"" - P-Thugg Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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I want M.A.N.D.Y.
SF: The new Fabric compilation (number 38 in the illustrious catalogue) is now out, put together by German techno maestros M.A.N.D.Y. The Skinny's RJ Thomson asked them what makes it, and them, work so well.
PQ: ""It's more than talking about music. It's more like soul talking."" àPatrick Bodmer, on talking about food
Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Full Phat: Cream of The Crop
SF: The Skinny meets one of Scotland's local artists on the up, Full Phat
PQ: ""After a while I started making tracks just for enjoyment and stopped chasing it so hard"" Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
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Talkin' All Atjazz
SF: We follow up January's album of the month, Full Circle, with an interview with Atjazz himself: Colin Chapman learns about structuring, talent swapping, and how Atjazz is taking back music for The Skinny
PQ: ""There's more of a detailed painting of what I was feeling behind each of the tracks on Full Circle"" Read more »| 05 Feb 2008