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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InterviewsSteve Mason on his new album and finding contentment
Steve Mason is known for speaking his mind on the big issues of the day. But as the mercurial songwriter from Fife prepares to release his tenth studio album, he tells The Skinny why he's stopped worrying about the big picture Read more »| 11 Jan 2019 -
InterviewsPeter Brewis and Sarah Hayes on You Tell Me
We speak to Field Music's Peter Brewis and Admiral Fallow's Sarah Hayes – collectively known as You Tell Me – about meeting at a Kate Bush celebration, tour plans and recording their self-titled debut album Read more »| 07 Jan 2019 -
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MHF Live: Talking about mental health with music
We speak to Hannah Currie, Solareye, Be Charlotte and The Spook School about MHF Live, a new project that hopes to inspire events that encourage conversations about mental health Read more »| 10 Dec 2018 -
InterviewsNatural Women: All Saints on friendship and new album Testament
We chat to Shaznay Lewis, Melanie Blatt and Natalie and Nicole Appleton, aka All Saints, about their latest album Testament and the importance of friendship Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
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Julia Holter on making art in a chaotic world
Ahead of her appearance at Edinburgh's Summerhall this month, we speak to Julia Holter about her latest album Aviary and why she finds explaining the message of her music so difficult Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
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Strike the Colours' Jenny Reeve on their new album Flock
With the release of their third studio album, Flock, we speak to Strike the Colours frontwoman Jenny Reeve about touring and reuniting when the time felt right Read more »| 03 Dec 2018
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Anger and Joy: Dream Nails on feminism and punk rock
Aside from casting spells through their music and hexing the patriarchy, we talk to Dream Nails about what it means to be DIY, the importance of self-care and promoting inclusion in music Read more »| 23 Nov 2018 -
InterviewsMichael Timmons on his breakthrough year and The Twilight Sad
We speak to Glasgow singer-songwriter Michael Timmons about his breakthrough year that’s about to get even busier as he embarks on a European tour in support of The Twilight Sad Read more »| 22 Nov 2018 -
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Embracing Outrage: Sunflower Bean on stepping into adulthood
Faced with the imminent wreckage of Trump's presidency, Sunflower Bean re-drew American youth in their own image with Twentytwo in Blue. Singer Julia Cumming explains how Read more »| 19 Nov 2018 -
InterviewsEddie Argos on Art Brut’s return to rock'n'roll
We catch up with cult hero Eddie Argos at home in Germany as he plans and schemes a way forward for the maximum rock‘n’roll of much-cherished pop-punk band Art Brut Read more »| 16 Nov 2018 -
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Supersonic Youth: Hairband on their debut EP and Green Door Studios
We catch up with Glasgow supergroup Hairband following the release of their self-titled debut EP and a pretty successful year Read more »| 01 Nov 2018 -
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Baxter Dury on Prince of Tears and new project B.E.D
Ahead of his outing in Glasgow this month, we chat to Baxter Dury about Prince of Tears and his new project B.E.D, with Étienne de Crécy and Delilah Holliday Read more »| 30 Oct 2018 -
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Kathleen Hanna at 50: How girls to the front galvanised a new generation of riot grrrls
As riot grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna turns 50 this month, we look back on her career and the legacy she's left to a new generation of music-making women Read more »| 29 Oct 2018 -
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History Repeating: Lucy Dacus on Historian and boygenius
The Virginia singer-songwriter runs us through her banner year, from her critically-adored sophomore record to her collaboration with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers Read more »| 17 Oct 2018 -
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John Carpenter on his newfound life as a rockstar
John Carpenter is having a late-in-life career swerve, taking a break from cinema while he dips his toe in the music business. He tells us how life as a rockstar is both joyous and terrifying Read more »| 11 Oct 2018