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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InterviewsSOHN on new album Rennen
We catch up with recent dad and nomadic songmaker SOHN to discuss his sophomore album Rennen, working solo, and how 2016 was a pretty shit year Read more »| 06 Jan 2017 -
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Spice Up Your Life – Mel C interviewed
We caught up with Mel C ahead of Christmas to chat about the Spice Girls, her new solo album Version of Me and her plans for 2017 At the end of November, we... Read more »| 20 Dec 2016 -
InterviewsIntroducing MOTSA
Back in November, MOTSA released his Petricolour EP via own label imprint of the same name. We caught up with Valerio Dittrich to get to know him a bit ... Read more »| 13 Dec 2016 -
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Devil's music: An interview with worriedaboutsatan
Manchester-based electronic duo worriedaboutsatan may well have made their finest album to date with Blank Tape – here they tell us about location, the... Read more »| 08 Dec 2016 -
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Ian Skelly on The Coral: Distance Inbetween
As the curtain comes down on a triumphant year for The Coral, following the success of their eighth album Distance Inbetween, we chat with drummer Ian Skelly... Read more »| 06 Dec 2016 -
InterviewsBaby Strange vs WHITE: A Christmas Roast
Glasgow bands Baby Strange and WHITE play their biggest show to date this December as they co-headline the O2 ABC. Having played a tonne of shows together al... Read more »| 06 Dec 2016
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The Burning Hell: Mathias Kom Q&A
Ahead of their UK winter tour, we interrupt The Burning Hell's Mathias Kom in the midst of renovating a farmhouse on the Canadian province of Prince Edward I... Read more »| 01 Dec 2016 -
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Panic Prevention: Frightened Rabbit Interview
Frightened Rabbit are by no means a band averse to drama both on record and off of it, so perhaps it’s no surprise that their 2016 has played out in wh... Read more »| 01 Dec 2016 -
InterviewsKate Tempest on Let Them Eat Chaos
The London writer and performer speaks about new album Let Them Eat Chaos, and the radical, positive power behind her thunderous words Read more »| 28 Nov 2016 -
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Yippee Ki Yay: Song, by Toad & The Happiness Hotel
On a dreich Sunday afternoon in November, we jump on the bus to the deepest darkest depths of Leith and catch up with Song, by Toad ringleader Matthew Young, at The Happiness Hotel. Read more »| 22 Nov 2016 -
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Loud and Quiet: Get it Loud in Libraries
For ten years, Stewart Parsons has been staging gigs in libraries for the likes of Adele and British Sea Power. With a big nationwide programme on the books, he tells us why Get It Loud in Libraries is so important Read more »| 10 Nov 2016 -
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Exploring the British Music Collection
Whether you're a music-maker, researcher or just curious about music history, the British Music Collection is a state-of-the-art resource offering a world of... Read more »| 08 Nov 2016 -
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Teen Spirit: Introducing The Orielles
Meet Halifax trio The Orielles, as they prepare to unleash the Late Night with Jimmy Fallow weekender on Manchester Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
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Save As Collective: Electronic Musicians Anonymous
We catch up with Save As member MC Almond Milk – James Scott, to his mum – and chat about the collective's weird releases, file management systems and the importance of local rap Read more »| 07 Nov 2016 -
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Muse of the World: Kristin Hersh interview
Kristin Hersh formed seminal alt rock act Throwing Muses when she was 14. With the band still a well-loved draw, and with Hersh set to tour her new solo work, she explains why her audience's loyalty is at the root of her ongoing creativity Read more »| 04 Nov 2016