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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InterviewsCool Times: MC Almond Milk Interview
We speak to James Scott, aka MC Almond Milk, about his debut record under his nutritionally rich and nutty moniker Read more »| 08 Sep 2017 -
InterviewsSløtface on riot grrrl & tackling abuse at gigs
Norwegian punks Sløtface tell us about changing their name, feminism and their debut album Try Not to Freak Out Read more »| 05 Sep 2017 -
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Sparks' Russell Mael on new album Hippopotamus
We speak to Russell Mael of Sparks after an eight year hiatus, about writing musicals, film projects, collaborating with Franz Ferdinand, and their 23rd album, Hippopotamus Read more »| 04 Sep 2017 -
InterviewsZola Jesus on new album Okovi
Acclaimed electronic experimentalist Zola Jesus describes the acutely personal process behind her sixth album, Okovi Read more »| 01 Sep 2017 -
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This Country's Sons: Mogwai's Enduring Legacy
Returning with their ninth studio album, Mogwai and their label Rock Action are more crucial than ever to the future of Scottish music Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
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Bridging the Divide: EMA interview
Who Will Survive In America? We speak to Erika M. Anderson and explore the dark heart of her third long player, Exile in the Outer Ring Read more »| 28 Aug 2017
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Roddy Woomble on The Deluder
Roddy Woomble returns with a fourth album under his solo guise, signalling a shift that puts him further from his perceived folk roots Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
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Grime Beyond Borders: Manchester and beyond
We explore the impact of grime abroad through the lens of Manchester-based cultural exchange programme Grime Beyond Borders Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
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Liars' Angus Andrew goes solo: "It's a break-up album"
We speak to Angus Andrew about break-ups and idyllic nature ahead of the release of TFCF, his first solo record as Liars Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
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Kobi Onyame: "The album only works for superstars"
As he swaps hip-hop for highlife on new album GOLD, we speak to Kobi Onyame about embracing his musical heritage and the benefits of being an independent artist Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
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Everything Everything on A Fever Dream
The Manchester pop oddities look for ways out of the abyss on stormy new LP A Fever Dream Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
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Julie Byrne on moving, touring & Not Even Happiness
We speak to Julie Byrne ahead of her appearance at Summerhall this August to talk about spirituality, moving, touring and her latest album, Not Even Happiness Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
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Big Thief's James Krivchenia on new LP Capacity
We speak to Big Thief's James Krivchenia about life on the road and their latest album, Capacity, ahead of their upcoming support slots with Conor Oberst Read more »| 09 Aug 2017 -
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Neon Waltz on their debut album Strange Hymns
Finally on the verge of releasing their debut album, The Skinny meets up with Neon Waltz in the Islay Inn to find out what the future holds for the six-piece band from Caithness Read more »| 07 Aug 2017 -
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Modern Studies on their Fringe show SOUNDING
Ahead of their involvement in the Made in Scotland 2017 programme this August, we speak to Modern Studies about their special SOUNDING show Read more »| 07 Aug 2017