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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InterviewsCeltic Connections: David MacGregor on Broken Chanter
With Kid Canaveral on a well-earned hiatus, David MacGregor explores his Gaelic roots with a stunning, stately debut as Broken Chanter Read more »| 02 Sep 2019 -
InterviewsYACHT on using AI on new record Chain Tripping
LA-based trio YACHT talk about using machine learning technology to produce their latest album Chain Tripping, and why we still need humans in the loop Read more »| 27 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsChris Foote and Jonny Watt on Fife's Outwith Festival
Idlewild, Honeyblood and William McCarthy (Augustines) are set to headline September's Outwith Festival, a heartfelt celebration of a community on the rise. Chris Foote and Jonny Watt discuss proclaiming the merits of Fife to the world, and vice versa Read more »| 21 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsThe Beths' Elizabeth Stokes interviewed
Fresh off a breakout year, and ahead of capping it all off by playing Indian Summer in Glasgow, The Beths’ Elizabeth Stokes talks about long distance, writing on the road and what future her really thinks Read more »| 15 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsSeeking Light: Sharon Van Etten interview
We speak to Sharon Van Etten about her latest album Remind Me Tomorrow, the importance of writing about attainable happiness and her aspirations to one day become a counsellor Read more »| 14 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsBlanck Mass on consumerism and Animated Violence Mild
Ahead of the release of Animated Violence Mild, we talk about the violent nature of consumerism with Benjamin John Power, aka Blanck Mass Read more »| 13 Aug 2019
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InterviewsBig Riffs and Survivors: Craig Finn interview
The Hold Steady frontman on Thrashing Thru the Passion, covering Frightened Rabbit and his latest solo release Read more »| 09 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsBleeding the Radiators: Cate Le Bon on Reward
Following the release of her fifth album Reward, Welsh musician Cate Le Bon reflects on solitude, furniture-making and the necessity of catching up with yourself Read more »| 07 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsRachel Sermanni on new album So It Turns
The acclaimed Scottish folk singer discusses her forthcoming record, pregnancy, desire and transformative decisions Read more »| 02 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsCello There: Cris Derksen interview
Canadian cellist Cris Derksen chats about being an Indigenous person in 2019 and playing the cello ahead of her appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
InterviewsA New Life: Pianodrome at The Pitt
The Skinny catches up with the producer of Pianodrome at The Pitt, Matt Wright, about how the venue offers a contrast to modern-day Fringe chaos Read more »| 29 Jul 2019 -
InterviewsAlexandra Levy on her debut album as Ada Lea
Ahead of her debut LP as Ada Lea, we chat to Alexandra Levy about Virginia Woolf, the colourful visualisation of music and breaking down the barrier between the public and the private Read more »| 16 Jul 2019 -
InterviewsMungo's Hi Fi & Eva Lazarus on More Fyah and KID_X
Ahead of releasing More Fyah, the accompanying soundtrack to futuristic stage show KID_X, we speak to Glasgow's Mungo's Hi Fi and Bristol-based MC Eva Lazarus Read more »| 15 Jul 2019 -
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InterviewsBattles' Ian Williams on their evolution and future
Ahead of their appearance at Doune the Rabbit Hole, and with the recent departure of Dave Konopka, we speak to Ian Williams about the evolution and future of Battles Read more »| 12 Jul 2019 -
InterviewsBleached on third album Don't You Think You've Had Enough?
Three years after reckoning with their self-destructive tendencies, Bleached emerge from a storm of their own making with a sunny, sharp third album Read more »| 11 Jul 2019