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... Sarah/Shaun
Ahead of releasing their new EP In Silence Love Speaks Loudest, we catch up with Sarah/Shaun Read more »| 29 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Inyal
Ahead of releasing their second album, which they're celebrating with a huge Celtic Connections show at the end of the month, we catch up with Glasgow outfit Inyal Read more »| 22 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsStereo, Hug & Pint and MacArts on Independent Venue Week
With Independent Venue Week returning on Monday, we catch up with some of the folk behind three of our favourite independent Scottish venues Read more »| 20 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsBrògeal on independent venues ahead of IVW26
Ahead of two Independent Venue Week shows in Dumfries and Galashiels, we catch up with Scottish IVW Ambassadors Brògeal and talk about the importance of independent venues in helping shape their career Read more »| 19 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsMusic Now podcast: Brìghde Chaimbeul on folklore, ritual and Sunwise
We catch up with musician and composer Brìghde Chaimbeul to talk mythology, songwriting and the small pipes – listen to the interview via our new music podcast Read more »| 16 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Amulet
Following the release of their latest EP, Amulet II, we catch up with Joseph Flower and Isaac Tendler, aka Glasgow duo Amulet Read more »| 15 Jan 2026
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InterviewsHen Hoose Collective on their new album The Twelve
Innovative songwriting collective Hen Hoose holed up in the Outer Hebrides’ Black Bay Studios for their latest record, shedding everyday responsibilities like selkies slipping out their skins. Now they’re bringing that island magic to Celtic Connections Read more »| 15 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsCowgate Block Party: Live Music To Keep You Warm
Ahead of the inaugural Cowgate Block Party, we look forward to beating the January blues with festival booker Craig Gornall and Bikini Body's Vicky Kavanagh Read more »| 15 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... CUZINO
Following the release of his debut EP, we catch up with Glasgow-based producer CUZINO Read more »| 11 Dec 2025 -
InterviewsKathryn Joseph on 2025, touring, Hogmanay and First Footin'
Ahead of her appearance at First Footin' on New Year's Day, we catch up with the inimitable Kathryn Joseph Read more »| 11 Dec 2025 -
InterviewsThe Festive Five: Johnny Lynch on Little Drummer Boy
Ahead of their annual Christmas party, we do the dirty on Lost Map Records label boss Johnny Lynch, aka Pictish Trail, and make him listen to five different versions of Little Drummer Boy. Here are the results! Read more »| 10 Dec 2025 -
InterviewsMothers of Invention: Celebrating 100 years of Daphne Oram
As the Oram Awards' oram/100 comes to Scotland to mark British composer Daphne Oram’s centenary, some of Scotland’s leading electronic artists reflect on her influence – and the persistent challenges in today’s electronic scene Read more »| 06 Dec 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Nani Porenta
Following the release of her latest EP, South Clerk St Demos, we catch up with Edinburgh-based artist Nani Porenta Read more »| 05 Dec 2025 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Vagrant Real Estate
Aberdonian producer Vagrant Real Estate may have just put together the most Scottish record of 2025 – we catch up with the man behind the moniker, Nick Cronin, to find out more Read more »| 27 Nov 2025 -
InterviewsOn Her Own Terms: Iona Zajac on debut album Bang
Ahead of releasing her debut album, Bang, Iona Zajac tells us about touring with The Pogues, album number one and romantic dreams about Billy Connolly Read more »| 17 Nov 2025