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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VideosSxSW 2015: Obey City on Merlot Sounds and working with Kelela
We catch up with Obey City in Austin between his shows at South by Southwest 2015. Brooklyn based Obey City, also known as Sam Obey, is a co-founder of Astr... Read more »| 28 Apr 2015 -
Interviews
The Last Word: Raekwon on F.I.L.A., Cuban Linx at 20 and Wu-Tang's legacy
The Wu-Tang legend shares his thoughts on family, religion, his new record, the twentieth anniversary of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and the controversial duo of new Clan records Read more »| 14 Apr 2015 -
InterviewsFrom Here To Infinity: Gnod Interviewed
Killing off psych rock, Gnod have returned with their boldest statement to date. The Skinny taps into the infinity machine Read more »| 09 Apr 2015 -
InterviewsNorthern Uproar: Neon Waltz interviewed
They hail from one of the remotest parts of Europe and only got together last year, but Neon Waltz have already secured a major record deal and are working with the man that made Oasis famous. How did they do it? Read more »| 06 Apr 2015 -
InterviewsInto The Wild: Errors Interviewed
Steev Livingstone and Simon Ward of Glaswegian electronic mainstays Errors discuss their winter retreat to the Isle of Jura and how it informed expansive fifth record Lease of Life Read more »| 02 Apr 2015 -
InterviewsCut the Slack: Words with Courtney Barnett
With her profile rising rapidly, Courtney Barnett's debut album has finally seen the light of day. She tells us about finding fascination in the plain ol' ordinary... Read more »| 01 Apr 2015
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Interviews
Whisky in the Water: Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard Interviewed
The Death Cab For Cutie frontman on surviving breaks and staying publicly personal for the band's eighth album Read more »| 31 Mar 2015 -
Videos
LuckyMe on Baauer, Hudson Mohawke and bringing Scotland to SxSW
We follow Martyn Flyn and Dominic Flannigan, co-founders of forward-thinking electronic label LuckyMe, as they navigate this year’s South by Southwest ... Read more »| 27 Mar 2015 -
Music
Under the Influence: Warpaint's Jenny Lee Lindberg
From Aphex to Siouxsie, Warpaint’s bass player goes rummaging through the record bag and tells a potted history of her musical education Read more »| 16 Mar 2015 -
Interviews
Loud and Clear: Lightning Bolt's Brian Gibson on Fantasy Empire
Rhode Island's noisiest pair return with the relative polish of new album Fantasy Empire – if only bassist Brian Gibson could stop apologising Read more »| 13 Mar 2015 -
Interviews
Leader of the Pack: Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell interviewed
As they prepare to release their debut album, Ellie Rowsell tells The Skinny why Wolf Alice have little time for indie pop convention Read more »| 09 Mar 2015 -
Festivals
Scottish bands seek to make their mark at SxSW 2015
As thousands of bands descend on SxSW with a quest to prove their mettle under the international music media’s gaze this month, three of Scotland’s brightest look forward to the scrum Read more »| 06 Mar 2015 -
Interviews
Going the Distance: Sacred Paws on their Rock Action debut
Rock Action signings Sacred Paws got together when former Golden Grrrls Rachel Aggs and Eilidh Rodgers wanted an excuse to continue hanging out. Can their occasional meet-ups support a proper band? There's the small matter of geography to overcome first Read more »| 05 Mar 2015 -
Interviews
Trouble and Strife: WIFE interviewed
Under the moniker WIFE, James Kelly released one of last year's most overlooked records. We caught up with the Cork native backstage in France to discuss his background in black metal, the need to keep progressing and his new home in LA Read more »| 05 Mar 2015 -
Interviews
Last Man Standing: Andy Gill on continuing Gang of Four
Through his work with Gang of Four, Andy Gill is a guitar hero who has inspired everyone from St. Vincent to Franz Ferdinand. When vocalist Jon King quit in 2012, most presumed the group was over. Gill explains What Happens Next Read more »| 02 Mar 2015