Clubs
The Skinny guide to clubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow and across Scotland. Discover the best club nights in Scotland with our monthly highlights; find great new music with our DJ charts and playlists; and hear from some of electronic music's best new producers in our regular interviews.
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InterviewsRetro Fetishism: Gerd Janson's Tech-House Ode to Thomas Pynchon
Ahead of his date at The Warehouse Project this month, Running Back boss Gerd Janson talks Tuff City Kids, American culture, and cutting off his own hands Read more »| 03 Dec 2013 -
Interviews
Glasgow School of Art's Union Reborn
After two years residing in a temporary venue while the building was refitted, the Art School is back – we take a look at the refit, the upcoming clubs and gigs, and speak to Art School regulars including JD Twitch, Casual Sex, Lovers Rights, and Autechre Read more »| 18 Nov 2013 -
InterviewsBlurring the Boundaries: DJ John Heckle in interview
With new album Desolate Figures, John Heckle confidently flaunts the perceived limits of house and techno. Ahead of the release, he talks us through his creative process Read more »| 15 Nov 2013 -
InterviewsFight for Your Own: Evian Christ's Unlikely Influence on Pop
With one of his two self-curated 'Trance Parties' coming to Manchester this month, Ellesmere Port's Evian Christ talks dealing with the limelight and buddying up with Kanye Read more »| 07 Nov 2013 -
Interviews
Pressure Turns 15
We chat to frequent guest Ben Sims, newcomer Hans Bouffmyhre and residents Slam, ahead of the legendary club night’s birthday celebrations… Read more »| 01 Nov 2013 -
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Still on Track: Amir talks Strata, b-boys and osmosis
With his reissue-focused imprint 180 Proof going from strength to strength, we catch up with On Track mixtape selector Amir Abdullah ahead of a long overdue Manchester debut Read more »| 30 Oct 2013
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InterviewsMelody and Melancholia: Recondite Explores His Hinterland
From field recordings to video games via Metallica, we get to know what informs the sparse, seasonal sounds of Hinterland, the sophomore album from German techno head Recondite Read more »| 29 Oct 2013 -
Highlights
Northwest Clubbing Highlights – November 2013
Remember, remember, the fifth of November? With our guide to the month's top appearances, from Patrice Scott to Ben Pearce via Amir, we're afraid you probably won't Read more »| 29 Oct 2013 -
Interviews
Kevin Saunderson: Past, Present and Future
Ahead of his label showcase at La Cheetah, Kevin Saunderson discusses the history of KMS Records and shares his thoughts on techno’s continued potential Read more »| 28 Oct 2013 -
Highlights
Scotland Clubbing Highlights – November 2013
This month’s selection includes quality hip hop from Madlib, a debut Scottish appearance from Daphni and a Coccoon takeover in the capital headed up by Sven Vath Read more »| 28 Oct 2013 -
Interviews
Dance Evolution: Daniel Avery on Drone Logic
Fostered by Erol Alkan and Andrew Weatherall but with a tunnelling, paranoid sound all his own, Daniel Avery is convinced that now is the most exciting time for electronic music in a long while – and we're pretty sure he's the ringleader Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Highlights
Scotland Clubbing Highlights – October 2013
This month’s roundup includes Modeselektor, Dominik Eulberg, Ron Trent and Bok Bok Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
Interviews
Sonic Assault: Ital and The Haxan Cloak at Abandon Normal Devices
The music programme of this year's Abandon Normal Devices festival promises to explore extremism and isolation, and challenge state surveillance. Participating artists Ital and The Haxan Cloak hint at what's in store Read more »| 30 Sep 2013 -
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Northwest Clubbing Highlights – October 2013
The nights are drawing in, and shit is getting dark in more than just this basic meteorological way. As our clubs calendar heaves into motion, it brings in the heavies from Four Tet to Paul Woolford via Deep Space Orchestra, and a swansong from DJ Derek Read more »| 30 Sep 2013 -
Interviews
Inner Vision: The Cosmos According to Seth Troxler
It'd be easy to take yourself too seriously as the world's number one DJ; instead, Seth Troxler finds the time to chat with us about magic, fortune and smoked meats Read more »| 03 Sep 2013