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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InterviewsGrowing Up: Dan Croll on his new album
Dan Croll tells us how he picked himself up and dusted himself off after a very difficult year to release his new album Emerging Adulthood Read more »| 13 Jul 2017 -
InterviewsPop Rocks: Elle Exxe interviewed
We speak to Edinburgh's rising pop talent Elle Exxe ahead of a busy summer Read more »| 13 Jul 2017 -
InterviewsSiobhan Wilson on new album There Are No Saints
Elgin-born songwriter Siobhan Wilson talks to The Skinny about Paris, writing about mental health and coming full circle as an artist Read more »| 10 Jul 2017 -
Clubs
JD Twitch & JG Wilkes on 20 Years of Optimo
We speak to the duo behind Glasgow's Optimo (Espacio) ahead of Optimo 20 this August, celebrating two decades of the legendary club night Read more »| 06 Jul 2017 -
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Weigh Anchor: Mura Masa interviewed
Prodigal beatmaker and Anchor Point Records maestro Mura Masa talks to The Skinny about coming from the underground to make a pop album Read more »| 06 Jul 2017 -
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Sofar So Good: Sofar Sounds Edinburgh & Glasgow
We speak to Edinburgh and Glasgow Sofar Sounds organisers to find out what's next for the Scottish leg of this unique and intimate gigging community Read more »| 05 Jul 2017
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Weathering the Storm: Waxahatchee interviewed
Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield talks us through her noisiest and most honest album to date Read more »| 04 Jul 2017 -
InterviewsBreakfast Muff on gender in music & new album Eurgh!
We catch up with Glasgow-based Breakfast Muff to chat about their latest album Eurgh! and address gender imbalance in the music industry “We were goin... Read more »| 03 Jul 2017 -
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Quazarz and Beyond: Shabazz Palaces interview
Ishmael Butler tells us about the Palaceer of Shabazz Palaces' encounter with the sentient being Quazarz and how it came to influence the duo's two new albums Read more »| 03 Jul 2017 -
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Right On Time: Shadowlark interviewed
Ahead of their performance at Bluedot Festival, Shadowlark talk synths, haunted recording studios and starting out right Read more »| 29 Jun 2017 -
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Sound of Progress: Public Service Broadcasting on Every Valley
J. Willgoose, Esq. walks The Skinny through the people, politics and picket lines that make up Public Service Broadcasting's emotional third album Every Valley Read more »| 29 Jun 2017 -
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Brendan Canning on the return of Broken Social Scene
The day following the Manchester terror attack we meet up with Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning, ahead of the band's show in the city that night, to talk about fifth album Hug of Thunder, and why they've reformed Read more »| 28 Jun 2017 -
InterviewsBeing Human: Turtle interview
Scottish producer Turtle tells us about embracing the symbolism of his namesake and finding the light on new album Human Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
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Truth and Perspective: London Grammar Interview
London Grammar's Hannah Reid talks overcoming stage fright, the physical toll of touring, and the band's second album Truth is a Beautiful Thing In the... Read more »| 19 Jun 2017 -
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Thug Life: Spoon's Britt Daniel interviewed
We find a rare moment in Spoon's touring schedule to talk to Britt Daniel about Hot Thoughts, dealing with fame and how to keep touring interesting after 20+ years Read more »| 14 Jun 2017