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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InterviewsConflict Diamonds: Big In Denmark
Posing as rock stars, ‘gaying’ it up to Queen and cautionary Rohypnol tales? Darren Carle enters the crazy world of Conflict Diamonds. Read more »| 07 Jan 2009 -
InterviewsVivian Girls: Surf's Up, And There's Reverb In The Waves
To say that Vivian Girls are an overnight sensation is to do them a disservice: an over-year sensation, if you have to. Lauren Mayberry sits down with the ladies to find out how they did it, and what not to mix with your milkshake. Read more »| 07 Jan 2009 -
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The Next Guid Thing in 2009
With the festive season all but a fuzzy memory, The Skinny whips out its crystal ball to predict a batch of acts upon whom to put your house on in 2009... Read more »| 02 Jan 2009 -
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The JD Set Unsigned Initiative
Are you a student, but would rather be in a rock ‘n’ roll band instead of writing boring essays? Do you dream of venues packed with adoring fans ... Read more »| 19 Dec 2008 -
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Always Read the Label: One Little Indian
Spawned in the depression of Thatcherism, One Little Indian has become one of the UK’s finest Indies. Twenty-four years on from the label’s conception, Billy Hamilton finds Digital Manager Tony McColl talking up its continued evolution... Read more »| 15 Dec 2008 -
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Ten Kens For Ten Tracks
Compared with a multitude of indie luminaries, Ten Kens' debut LP was one of 2008's forgotten gems. So, in the middle of a recent UK tour, Billy Hamilton cornered vocalist Dan Workman to find out who this Toronto ensemble really are Read more »| 15 Dec 2008
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Lanegan and Campbell Hold The Porch Down
After recording their debut album together whilst hardly seeing each other, Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan finally stepped out together in the truer sense with their latest player, Sunday at Devil Dirt. Jamie Scott finds out how their partnership is developing Read more »| 12 Dec 2008 -
InterviewsPink Eyes: "I Made the D-List!"
As he basks in the glory of having shimmied his way further up the food chain in 2008, guest columnist Pink Eyes from Toronto punkers Fucked Up finds himself dissecting the cult of celebrity. Read more »| 12 Dec 2008 -
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Always Read the Label: Wichita Recordings
If ever there was as an ethical record label, Wichita Recordings is surely its embodiment. Finbarr Bermingham talks measured A&R tactics with Mark Bowen. Read more »| 11 Dec 2008 -
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Malcolm in the Middle
Having called it a day with his former band Arab Strap, Malcolm Middleton is on the verge of doing the same with his solo career. Darren Carle finds out why, as well as getting some sage advice on having a not so ‘merry’ Christmas. Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
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Ten Tracks Featured Artist: Rob St John
On the eve of the release of his new EP, this month's featured Ten Tracks artist Rob St John lets Billy Hamilton know his name’s not exclusive to one but to an entire group of like-minded souls Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
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The Record Round up: November, 2008
Having already served up an honourable leader of the free world and a brand spanking new Guns N’ Roses album, you have every right to expect something ... Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
InterviewsOrange Juice - More than a Consolation Prize
Celebrating Orange Juice's recent reunion to collect a lifetime achievement award, Milo McLaughlin charts their legacy and speaks to frontman and solo artist Edwyn Collins. Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
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The Pictish Trail vs. Hot Chip
Johnny Lynch - aka The Pictish Trail - tracks down Hot Chip to see for himself how they solidified their reputation as one of the UK's most entertaining live acts this year. Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
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The Mill Presents: We See Lights & The Fire and I
One's a raggletaggle collective, the other's a dynamic duo, but both We See Lights and The Fire And I are set to have their chance to impress at The Mill this month... Read more »| 28 Nov 2008