Interviews
The Skinny discusses new releases and record choices with prominent artists and producers; covering everything from albums and songs to influences and matters of the heart.
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InterviewsSpotlight On... Rianne Downey
Following the release of her latest single, Good In Goodbye, we catch up with country-pop artist on the rise, Rianne Downey Read more »| 11 Sep 2025 -
StudentsGet With The Programme: Putting on your first DIY gig
Your local music scene is powered by great grassroots promoters – we chat to three of them to get some insight into how a great gig comes together Read more »| 11 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsDeepening the Grooves: finding an alternative to Spotify
Following Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek's venture capital firm investing in the AI military software development company Helsing, artists and outraged subscribers are boycotting the platform – it's time to rethink our approach to music listening Read more »| 11 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsAmped Up: AMPLIFI returns to The Queen's Hall
We hear from the creators and stars of the fourth season of AMPLIFI about the breadth of the Scottish music scene, taking over The Queen’s Hall main stage, and the importance of the night Read more »| 10 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Iona Zajac
Touring member of The Pogues and recording artist in her own right, Iona Zajac has released three exquisite, soul-baring singles this year with more to follow. She takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 10 Sep 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Tarn
Following the release of his debut album as Tarn, we catch up with Glasgow-based producer and pianist Dan Brown Read more »| 28 Aug 2025
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InterviewsSpotlight On... Kai Reesu
Following the release of their mixtape KOMPROMAT vol. i and ahead of their appearance at PITCH Scotland, we catch up with Kai Reesu Read more »| 21 Aug 2025 -
InterviewsMade For You: Bemz on M4 Festival
We catch up with Bemz ahead of the sophomore outing of M4 Festival to talk creating opportunities and his love for the Scottish music scene Read more »| 20 Aug 2025 -
InterviewsFrom Mundane to Meaningful with La Sécurité
Ahead of their appearance at Edinburgh Psych Fest, we speak to La Sécurité’s Éliane Viens-Synnott about why she's on a mission to connect everyday events to our collective humanity Read more »| 20 Aug 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Ferester
Following the release of his Days Go By EP and ahead of his appearance at Wide Days' Made In Scotland showcase, we catch up with Scottish-American singer-songwriter Ferester Read more »| 14 Aug 2025 -
FestivalsSimone Seales and Mele Broomes on poetry performance Dearest
We chat with cellist and writer Simone Seales and dancer and choreographer Mele Broomes about Dearest, Seales' poetry album and zine being performed collaboratively at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival Read more »| 07 Aug 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Martha May & The Mondays
Following the release of their latest EP, Zeroes & Villians, and ahead of a launch party at Nice N Sleazy, we catch up with Martha May & The Mondays Read more »| 07 Aug 2025 -
InterviewsLearning Greek with Humour’s Andreas Christodoulidis
Ahead of the Glasgow band releasing their debut album, Learning Greek, we catch up with Humour frontman Andreas Christodoulidis Read more »| 04 Aug 2025 -
InterviewsBilly Nomates on Glastonbury and Metalhorse
Bristol-based Billy Nomates faced a wave of toxic online behaviour following her 2023 Glastonbury set. But the moment also unleashed the project into cosmic new realms, as bandleader Tor Maries explains Read more »| 04 Aug 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Slow Karma
Following the release of their latest single Price Check, we shine our weekly spotlight on up-and-coming Edinburgh outfit Slow Karma Read more »| 31 Jul 2025