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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InterviewsGrime Beyond Borders: Manchester and beyond
We explore the impact of grime abroad through the lens of Manchester-based cultural exchange programme Grime Beyond Borders Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
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Liars' Angus Andrew goes solo: "It's a break-up album"
We speak to Angus Andrew about break-ups and idyllic nature ahead of the release of TFCF, his first solo record as Liars Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsKobi Onyame: "The album only works for superstars"
As he swaps hip-hop for highlife on new album GOLD, we speak to Kobi Onyame about embracing his musical heritage and the benefits of being an independent artist Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
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Everything Everything on A Fever Dream
The Manchester pop oddities look for ways out of the abyss on stormy new LP A Fever Dream Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsJulie Byrne on moving, touring & Not Even Happiness
We speak to Julie Byrne ahead of her appearance at Summerhall this August to talk about spirituality, moving, touring and her latest album, Not Even Happiness Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
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Big Thief's James Krivchenia on new LP Capacity
We speak to Big Thief's James Krivchenia about life on the road and their latest album, Capacity, ahead of their upcoming support slots with Conor Oberst Read more »| 09 Aug 2017
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Neon Waltz on their debut album Strange Hymns
Finally on the verge of releasing their debut album, The Skinny meets up with Neon Waltz in the Islay Inn to find out what the future holds for the six-piece band from Caithness Read more »| 07 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsModern Studies on their Fringe show SOUNDING
Ahead of their involvement in the Made in Scotland 2017 programme this August, we speak to Modern Studies about their special SOUNDING show Read more »| 07 Aug 2017 -
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Konx-Om-Pax on music, art, and new EP Refresher
We speak to Tom Scholefield, aka Konx-Om-Pax, in light of his recent shortlisting for the SAY Award and in anticipation of his new EP, Refresher Read more »| 04 Aug 2017 -
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Pinact on The Part That No One Knows
We meet up with Glasgow three-piece Pinact for a Saturday afternoon pint in Sauchiehall's Nice 'N' Sleazy to chat about their latest album, The Part That No One Knows Read more »| 03 Aug 2017 -
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Brian Shimkovitz on Awesome Tapes From Africa
Ahead of his appearance at Summerhall this August as part of the Nothing Ever Happens Here series, we speak to Brian Shimkovitz about his Awesome Tapes From Africa Read more »| 02 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsMANE heads to Edinburgh for Made in Adelaide
We speak to MANE ahead of her first trip to the UK as part of this year's Made in Adelaide programme Read more »| 02 Aug 2017 -
Festivals
Benjamin Clementine on his ambitious new album
Former Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine is set to perform new material at the Edinburgh International Festival. He tells The Skinny why it's his most ambitious work yet Read more »| 01 Aug 2017 -
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The Pride of Manchester: DJ Paulette Interviewed
We speak to DJ Paulette about her residency at The Haçienda and about her return to Manchester ahead of her appearance at Manchester Pride this August Read more »| 25 Jul 2017 -
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Mickey Lightfoot on politics, the media and Needy Bruises
Ahead of the release of his new EP Needy Bruises, London artist Mickey Lightfoot talks to us about the "complexity of black experience" “If you don&rs... Read more »| 21 Jul 2017