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
Chali 2na: Catch Of The Day
Through his tenure at the helm of hip-hop collective Jurassic 5, Chali 2na established himself as a talented and instantly recognisable MC. Following the group's untimely demise in 2007, 2na steps out on his own with the long overdue Fish Outta Water this month. Ryan Drever talks to the man himself to find out how it came to be Read more »| 31 Jul 2009 -
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Sexy Beasts
With a new record packed with carnal energy to promote, Wild Beasts frontman Hayden Thorpe wants to celebrate Britain's sensuous side, he tells Duncan Forgan. Read more »| 30 Jul 2009 -
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The Foundling Wheel: Spinning the Wheel of Fortune
Sonically nihilistic, The Foundling Wheel is Edinburgh’s premier one-man octave cranker. But, during a chat with the amiable Ted Koterwas, Billy Hamilton discovers appearances can be a lot more than just deceptive Read more »| 27 Jul 2009 -
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Under the Influence: The Telescopes
Melody Maker once surmised that resurgent space rock outfit The Telescopes were "like mad cultural terrorists, they've taken the norm and fed it through a psychedelic blender." Here, frontman Stephen Lawrie explains that many of the those early influences Read more »| 24 Jul 2009 -
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The Main Event: Blur vs Mogwai
Seconds Away… Round 1 In 1999, heavyweight cheeky champs Blur were basking in the success of their album 13. Having successfully defined their singl... Read more »| 08 Jul 2009 -
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Miss the Occupier: The Beautiful Occupation
Miss The Occupier have begun to turn heads with eye-catching style and glam-punk sound. Gillian Watson talks feminism, far-flung touring and daytime soaps with the Glasgow trio Read more »| 08 Jul 2009
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There Will Be Fireworks: Sky's the Limit
Scotland is gaining a reputation for darkly ambitious indie, but Glasgow four-piece There Will Be Fireworks are determined to carve out their own space, Nick Mitchell hears Read more »| 07 Jul 2009 -
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of Montreal: Wild Mood Swings
After several universally lauded LPs, psych-pop outfit of Montreal unleashed the divisive Skeletal Lamping on the public late last year. Jason Morton steps into the expressive world of Kevin Barnes. Read more »| 06 Jul 2009 -
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The Shock of The Horrors
Like Radiohead and Blur before them, The Horrors have followed a fault-ridden debut with a superb second album that few saw coming. But frontman Faris Badwan tells us that it wasn't the complete shift that some would have you believe Read more »| 06 Jul 2009 -
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Engineers: New Horizons
The second album from Engineers has been four years in the making. Joe Barton talks to bassist Mark Peters to find out what's taken them so long, and how they approach a radically changing music industry. Read more »| 03 Jul 2009 -
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Chic: Good Times Guaranteed
Nile Rodgers' legacy to pop music is astonishing. He tells Ally Brown how ideas evolve, some more obviously than others. Read more »| 03 Jul 2009 -
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Sunset Rubdown: Krug Life
Once crowned indie rock's most industrious artist, Spencer Krug's eggs are now planted in one basket. Billy Hamilton catches up with the Sunset Rubdown frontman to find out why Read more »| 02 Jul 2009 -
Festivals
TV on the Radio: From Cable to Network
In a rare interview, TV on the Radio's Gerard Smith talks to Paul Mitchell about keeping a leash on their career and buying Beyoncé's wardrobe. Read more »| 01 Jul 2009 -
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Life on Mars
Having already danced with the supernatural on their last album, 2009 finds The Mars Volta dogged by another old ghost. But Omar Rodriguez-Lopez tells Dave Kerr that he won’t be press ganged into reforming At the Drive-In. Read more »| 26 Jun 2009 -
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Silversun Pickups: Gonna Make You Swoon
Although still paying dues on these shores, LA’s Silversun Pickups are becoming a big name in their home country. Nikki Monninger tells Darren Carle they're all the happier for it. Read more »| 26 Jun 2009