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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Interviews
The Proposition: Cull the Middlemen
When did getting a tune from a musician to their audience become such a labyrinthine process? Read more »| 04 Mar 2011 -
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RM Hubbert: Punk As Folk
Glaswegian guitarist RM Hubbert talks early influences, new horizons and playing gigs in swimming pools Read more »| 03 Mar 2011 -
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J Mascis: "I don't have that harmony mind"
Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis talks about his first solo studio album and the notion of a harmony mind Read more »| 03 Mar 2011 -
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Elbow: Rocket Men
Before Elbow debut the sequel to their 2008 Mercury winner in Glasgow this month, Richard Jupp explains their mandate: to build a rocket. Nae pressure, boys... Read more »| 03 Mar 2011 -
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Lost and FOUND
Having recently slimmed down to the original trio formed back in 2001, experimental pop collective FOUND are set to return with a somewhat unrecognisable and brilliant third album, a brand new art installation and a potential side business in Sellotape Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
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FOUND’s Factorycraft: a track by track tour by Ziggy Campbell
Anti Climb Paint Written at the arse-end of an epic argument, this is an acidic plea to a lover. Friend of FOUND, Nuala Kennedy recorded some vocal harmonies... Read more »| 01 Mar 2011
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Raekwon talks Shaolin vs Wu-Tang
Never the most prolific of his dynasty (until recently), Raekwon stands true to his renewed work ethic with Shaolin vs Wu-Tang – The Chef’s third banquet in 18 months Read more »| 28 Feb 2011 -
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Aidan Moffat's City of Love
Every couple of years or so around this time, my city likes to remind everyone that somewhere in Glasgow Cathedral lies a box with a few bones that used to b... Read more »| 10 Feb 2011 -
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New Blood: Eternal Fags
Ear buds at the ready, Eternal Fags are about to tear your quiet space apart Read more »| 08 Feb 2011 -
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New Blood: Gummy Stumps
The first of two bands from Winning Sperm Party's roster this month, Gummy Stumps are as challenging an act as one could hope to hear from a city renowned for its hard-working musical underground. Vocalist Colin Stewart explains why they can’t sit still Read more »| 08 Feb 2011 -
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Conquering Animal Sound: Command and Conquer
With a staunch DIY ethic and a vivid imagination in their favour, Conquering Animal Sound release their debut album this month. James Scott and Anneke Kampman talk us through Kammerspiel’s conception Read more »| 04 Feb 2011 -
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Sleeping Gruff
The newly reunited solo act Gruff Rhys on these times of austerity and his foray into the world of budget accommodation Read more »| 04 Feb 2011 -
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Beans: The End Is The Beginning
Anti-Pop Consortium rapper Beans is back with a new solo LP on Anticon – and this time, he’s brought Four Tet, Interpol and his special jumper along for the ride Read more »| 02 Feb 2011 -
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Heeeere's...Jonny!
So Norman Blake bonded with Euros Childs when Teenage Fanclub toured with Gorky's Zygotic Mynci back in 1997. Sharing a sweet tooth and a passion for the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, one day they started calling themselves Jonny Read more »| 02 Feb 2011 -
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Gay For Johnny Depp: The Shape Of Punk To Come?
Sid Jagger of Brooklyn bruisers Gay For Johnny Depp ponders tough gigs, name changes and the future of hardcore punk Read more »| 02 Feb 2011