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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InterviewsB2B: S/A/M x Kampire
Ahead of their sets at the Carnival Arts Social Club, Glasgow-based DJ S/A/M goes B2B in an interview with Ugandan DJ, and member of the Nyege Nyege collective, Kampire Read more »| 05 Mar 2019 -
InterviewsB2B: LEZZER QUEST x Meat Free
As they prepare to launch their new queer party Doppelbänger this month, we asked Glasgow-based DJ duo LEZZER QUEST to go B2B in an interview with their first guests Blasha & Allatt, co-founders of Manchester night Meat Free Read more »| 08 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsLeon Vynehall on DJ-Kicks and his upcoming tour
The latest to take part in !K7's DJ-Kicks series, Leon Vynehall discusses his approach to the mix, suffering with impostor syndrome and his upcoming tour Read more »| 01 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsRebecca Vasmant on new Sub Club night Era Suite
Glasgow-based DJ, producer and jazz guru Rebecca Vasmant is the brains behind Era Suite, a new party night at Sub Club bringing jazz, Afrobeat, Latin, funk and electronica to the dance floor Read more »| 25 Jan 2019 -
InterviewsCourtesy on Kulør, fast techno, and her 2019 plans
As the 'fast techno' scene in Copenhagen continues to gather speed, we catch up with Najaaraq Vestbirk AKA Courtesy, the DJ/producer who is leading the charge Read more »| 16 Jan 2019 -
Music'Keep It': The Reading Rooms under threat
The Reading Rooms is under threat after being subjected to a sustained campaign of unwanted police pressure. Now the influential Dundee venue is urging punters to take a stand Read more »| 21 Dec 2018
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Stephanie Sykes on touring and her Sub Club debut
We chat to techno wiz Stephanie Sykes ahead of her Sub Club debut this month as part of Animal Farm's 14th birthday celebrations Read more »| 17 Dec 2018 -
InterviewsSlam on their experimental new album Athenæum 101
We speak to Stuart McMillan – one half of Glasgow techno mainstays Slam – about the duo's new experimental album, Athenæum 101 Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
InterviewsAuntie Flo on Radio Highlife and his live show
Scottish export Auntie Flo tells us what to expect from his collaborative Radio Highlife live shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh this month Read more »| 23 Nov 2018 -
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Techno Kingdom: Gary Beck on his new album
We speak to Glaswegian techno mainstay Gary Beck about new album Dál Riata, the long-awaited follow-up to his 2012 debut Bring a Friend Read more »| 15 Nov 2018 -
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Cromby on Bicep, Denis Sulta and his new EP
We speak to rising Irish producer Chris McCormick, aka Cromby, about his new EP Retribution, being pals with Denis Sulta, and learning the ropes from Bicep Read more »| 11 Nov 2018 -
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VAJ.Power: Meet the Glasgow VJ collective
We catch up with VAJ.Power duo Holly McGowan and Sofya Staune to learn more about their unique Art School-based nights FUSE, drawing on interactive technology, sound and audio-reactive video synthesis Read more »| 07 Nov 2018 -
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The Black Madonna on gender equality in music and her friendship with Optimo
Ahead of playing Terminal V's massive Halloween party, we chat to The Black Madonna about her friendship with Optimo, her sterling work with gender parity in music and the good and bad aspects of being "a dinosaur internet raver" Read more »| 11 Oct 2018 -
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Noncompliant on Maximum Pressure and feminism
Midwest rave veteran and outspoken activist Lisa Smith, aka Noncompliant, is finally getting the international recognition she deserves Read more »| 11 Oct 2018 -
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Richie Hawtin on his new CLOSE tour
Canadian DJ and producer Richie Hawtin brings his exciting, experimental CLOSE tour to Glasgow this month – we find out what's in store Read more »| 08 Oct 2018