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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InterviewsThe Dark is Rising: Hartheim interviewed
As compelling Manchester collective Hartheim prepare to release their debut EP, they tell The Skinny why challenging the mainstream is high on their agenda Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
VideosBC Camplight – Atom Bomb, and the making of How To Die In The North
Get an insight into the making of How To Die in The North, the new album from BC Camplight (Brian Christinzio), in this look behind the scenes at the making ... Read more »| 19 Jan 2015 -
InterviewsBreakfast with Belle & Sebastian: The Abba-style jukebox musical
In the second part of our sit-down with Belle & Sebastian, the band get up close and technical about the creation of Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance Read more »| 18 Jan 2015 -
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Breakfast with Belle & Sebastian: The meaning of pop
In the first of our two part conversation with Glasgow's best loved indie exports,Belle & Sebastian debate modern musical innovation and... Taylor Swift? Read more »| 17 Jan 2015 -
InterviewsAlvvays and Forever: Molly Rankin interviewed
Alvvays' debut album may have dropped in summer, but it swiftly became a favourite for all seasons. With another UK tour on the horizon, singer Molly Rankin shares her thoughts on travel, identity and the genius of Stephin Merritt Read more »| 16 Jan 2015 -
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Heart of a Wrestler: BC Camplight Interviewed
Depressed and losing a battle against drugs and alcohol, BC Camplight left Philadelphia to die in the North. But now he's never felt so alive Read more »| 09 Jan 2015
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Belle & Sebastian discuss their electronic renaissance
The inimitable Belle & Sebastian talk shop about their propulsive new album, recording in Atlanta, song-based infographics and existential epiphanies Read more »| 08 Jan 2015 -
Music
Under the Influence: Korn's James "Munky" Shaffer
The Korn seven-stringer recalls some of the most potent records in his collection, from West Coast classics to a band of fellow malcontents they're currently on the road with Read more »| 06 Jan 2015 -
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The Grinning Reaper: Panda Bear interviewed
Panda Bear aka Noah Lennox meets The Skinny to chat about death, creativity and the influence of Suzanne Vega and nineties hip-hop on his wonderfully adventurous fifth solo release Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper Read more »| 06 Jan 2015 -
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Growing Pains: Words with Yo La Tengo
As Yo La Tengo ring in 30 years as a band with a new edition of their Matador debut, Ira Kaplan recollects Painful's genesis Read more »| 01 Dec 2014 -
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Black Celebration: The Wytches' Kristian Bell interviewed
To listen to The Wytches for the first time is to be transported – picture a vampiric, amphetamine-fuelled 1950s rock and roller playing surf guitar in a graveyard and you’re nearly there. Frontman Kristian Bell says it's no happy accident Read more »| 28 Nov 2014 -
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Under the Influence: Mastodon's Brann Dailor
Heavyweight bills are what Mastodon do best. As the Atlantan monoliths return to our shores with Big Business and Krokodil in tow, drummer Brann Dailor offers a personal tip of the bunnet to ten landmark releases by a few of their most memorable alliances Read more »| 13 Nov 2014 -
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Q&A: Thurston Moore on Sonic Youth's beginnings and the impact of Nirvana
From stealing copies of Melody Maker off the newsstands of New York to early rehearsals in Michael Gira's studio, Thurston Moore offers an insight into Sonic Youth's formative years and beyond Read more »| 11 Nov 2014 -
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Dreamweavers: Ballet School's Rosie Blair on Berlin and Bella Union
Ballet School vocalist Rosie Blair discusses the ambient pop trio's roots, how they found their spiritual home on Simon Raymonde's label and why they'll always be a work in progress Read more »| 11 Nov 2014 -
InterviewsGut Feelings: An Interview with MJ from Hookworms
With second album The Hum on the horizon, Hookworms' MJ explains why he’ll never listen to it again Read more »| 07 Nov 2014