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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FestivalsIn the Studio: The Phantom Band
We caught up with The Phantom Band’s Rick Anthony on the day they finished mixing their second (as yet untitled) studio album, to ask how they're coping with the pressure in following up Checkmate Savage, last year’s debut and a magnificently rendered gem Read more »| 27 Jul 2010 -
InterviewsFive Steps to Big Boi
Sir Lucious introduces us to his vast catalogue with a five point guide to the essential selections Read more »| 27 Jul 2010 -
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Big Boi's Back Up Plan
As one half of the peerless OutKast, Antwan “Big Boi” Patton incrementally conquered the globe with sublime fusions of futuristic funk and hip-hop. Never shy of a vocation, the MC, producer, pit bull breeder and rap ballet composer returns this month to give it another go as Sir Lucious Left Foot Read more »| 26 Jul 2010 -
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The Burns Unit Present Side Show, Track-by-Track
Side Show – the anticipated debut from eight-piece Scottish-Canadian supergroup The Burns Unit – is bound for release this August. We invited the players involved to introduce it with a track-by-track guide to the writing process Read more »| 26 Jul 2010 -
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Wu-Tang Clan: Like Voltron
As Wu-Tang Clan get ready to swarm on Glasgow, Raekwon mentally prepares us for the hip-hop gig of the summer Read more »| 26 Jul 2010 -
InterviewsConverge: There Will Be Blood
After 20 years, Converge have come a long way from simply being one of literally thousands of American hardcore bands Read more »| 07 Jul 2010
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InterviewsPredestination Records Unveil Premeditation III
Some five years into its existence, Glasgow (via Stirling) label Predestination Records releases the third chapter in its Premeditation compilation series this month – an indelible snapshot of Scotland’s independant alternative rock landscape and the international ties it has developed. Co-founder Chris Cusack introduces the release and many of its players, with additional notes by our own Dave Kerr Read more »| 06 Jul 2010 -
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Chrome Hoof's Book of Prog
Don’t know your Bartok chamber prog from a creepy Italian horror score? Let Leo Smee of progressive 'disco metal' orchestra Chrome Hoof shine a light Read more »| 02 Jul 2010 -
InterviewsWoodenbox With A Fistful Of Fivers: For A Few Fivers More
Over the past few years, Woodenbox has expanded to incorporate new collaborators, old friends, many horns and five extra words. Ali Downer explains why Read more »| 02 Jul 2010 -
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble: Lullabies to Hypnotise
As the sons of Sun Ra's trumpeter, the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble were probably always destined for greatness Read more »| 02 Jul 2010 -
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New Blood: Kassidy
As Kassidy ready their debut album, the all acoustic quartet look back to a halcyon age of guitar pop for inspiration Read more »| 02 Jul 2010 -
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A Rough Guide to Doseone
Doseone & Boom Bip – Circle (Leaf, 2000) Possibly the weirdest hip-hop album ever recorded, Dose bounces off angular production to explore every ... Read more »| 30 Jun 2010 -
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Themselves: Return of the Boom Bap
With CrownsDown, Themselves came full circle, delivering an album of straight-up hip-hop. Adam "Doseone" Drucker says it's all about avoiding rap Hell Read more »| 30 Jun 2010 -
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Notes on The Mirabel
Falkirk troubadour Adam Stafford lays out the liner notes for his curious new album of covers Read more »| 30 Jun 2010 -
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Mitchell Museum: National Treasures
The road to their brilliant debut album has been a hard but worthwhile one for Mitchell Museum. Ahead of its release, the Glasgow quartet square up to rival museums, set the record straight on Nigel Godrich and cast aspersions on Bono's feet Read more »| 29 Jun 2010