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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InterviewsScottish clubbers' favourite dancefloor moments
With submissions to the V&A Dundee's digital Scottish clubbing archive, Everyone in the Club, closing this month, we’ve picked out a handful of clubbers’ memories from dancefloors across Scotland Read more »| 05 Jan 2022 -
InterviewsSketching a Scene: A visual history of Scottish clubbing
From early Slam events to pre-pandemic parties, we delve into the visual history of Scottish club culture with help from some notable club flyer and poster designers Read more »| 17 Dec 2021 -
IntersectionsRedesign the Night: Safer spaces in Scotland's clubs
At the end of a year that has once again revealed the dangers faced by women and people from marginalised genders at night, we meet some of those working to properly and authentically implement safer space policy in the club scene Read more »| 14 Dec 2021 -
InterviewsFrankie Elyse on diversifying Dundee's club scene
Ahead of Polka Dot Disco Club's Christmas party at Dundee's Beat Generator Live!, we meet the collective's founder, Frankie Elyse, to discuss how they are diversifying Dundee's club scene Read more »| 06 Dec 2021 -
InterviewsDJ iona on developing her style and keeping it fun
The first guest to grace the booth at Redstone Press's new party series at Sneaky Pete's is London-based DJ iona, going B2B with label co-founder Lewis Lowe. She tells us about getting into DJing, sourcing music, and the importance of the element of fun Read more »| 04 Nov 2021 -
InterviewsHWFG!: Remembering The Arches
30 years ago The Arches opened its doors for the first time and changed Scotland's arts scene forever. In their new book, two former employees – David Bratchpiece and Kirstin Innes – celebrate the iconic venue's enduring legacy Read more »| 03 Nov 2021
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InterviewsMeet DJ Lag, the 'gqom king' at dance music's forefront
Ahead of the release of his debut album, Meeting With The King, gqom poster boy DJ Lag tells us about the roots of the genre, his rise to stardom, and finding new creative energy in lockdown Read more »| 02 Nov 2021 -
StudentsOverground and RARE on the return of Freshers
With Freshers' Week able to incorporate club nights once again this year, we speak to the promoters behind popular student nights Overground and RARE about their plans and the safety measures that will be in place at their parties Read more »| 07 Sep 2021 -
InterviewsJunglehussi on returning to clubs, juggling jobs and Riverside Festival
Glasgow-based DJ, artist and photographer Junglehussi tells us about his musical journey ahead of his set at Riverside Festival this weekend Read more »| 30 Aug 2021 -
InterviewsA (very) Brief History of Scottish Clubbing
To coincide with the ongoing Night Fever exhibition at V&A Dundee, we asked some prominent members of the Scottish club circuit to share their clubbing memories Read more »| 18 Aug 2021 -
InterviewsHeritage Trail: Nene H on her debut album Ali
Istanbul-born, Berlin-based producer Nene H pays tribute to her late father while exploring her Middle Eastern heritage on her debut album, Ali. She tells us about the cathartic process of making Ali and incorporating Middle Eastern and Western influences Read more »| 12 Jul 2021 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Barry Can't Swim
After racking up plays on BBC Radio 1 and gaining firm fans in Annie Mac and Jaguar, Barry Can’t Swim releases his debut EP, Amor Fati, this month. Before that, we find out about his fear of wrists, his favourite festival memory and more Read more »| 05 Jul 2021 -
InterviewsB2B: Vinca Petersen x Scott Duncan
Having worked together on elements of the V&A Dundee’s current Night Fever exhibition, British photographer and artist Vinca Petersen and Dundee-based artist Scott Duncan discuss creating, collaborating and clubbing Read more »| 15 Jun 2021 -
MusicTAAHLIAH on her debut EP, Angelica
Glasgow-based DJ and producer TAAHLIAH is set to release her debut EP, Angelica, this month. We talk to her about accolades, authenticity and the new record Read more »| 24 May 2021 -
InterviewsNight Fever: V&A Dundee's Scottish clubbing exhibition
Clubs may still remain closed across the UK, but a new exhibition exploring the history of Scotland's club culture reopens the V&A Dundee this month. We meet some of the people behind the clubs and club nights that have shaped Scotland's club scene Read more »| 03 May 2021