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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InterviewsSaoirse Ryan on Body Movements and the rise of queer festivals
For too long, queer events have generally taken place under the shadow of darkness. But promoters up and down the country are making this a thing of the past, with a whole host of new music festivals bringing the queer community into the light Read more »| 13 Apr 2022 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Squiggles
As former Spook School drummer Niall McCamley gets set to release his debut EP as Squiggles, he discusses everything from Grease 2 to vegetarian sausages via chess in our monthly Q&A Read more »| 11 Apr 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Iona Zajac
We shine a spotlight on Dublin-based Scot Iona Zajac and take a first listen to her new single, Red Corn Poppies Read more »| 07 Apr 2022 -
InterviewsGood Times: Wet Leg on their rapid rise and debut album
Ahead of releasing their debut album, and a summer filled with festival slots galore, we catch up with Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers Read more »| 04 Apr 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Jill Lorean
Ahead of the release of their debut album, This Rock, we catch up with Jill Lorean frontwoman Jill O'Sullivan to find out more Read more »| 31 Mar 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Lewis McLaughlin
Ahead of releasing his debut album, Feel the Ground You Walk Upon, we shine a spotlight on Lewis McLaughlin to find out more Read more »| 24 Mar 2022
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InterviewsHinako Omori on her debut album, a journey...
After working as a session musician for a who’s who of pop talent, Hinako Omori is ready to take centre stage with the release of her debut album, a journey... Read more »| 14 Mar 2022 -
InterviewsAMPLIFI: The sounds of modern Scotland
Arusa Qureshi, one half of the curation team behind AMPLIFI, tells us what we can expect from this new series, and asks why Black and POC artists still do not have a significant presence on bills and main stages Read more »| 08 Mar 2022 -
InterviewsAlex Kapranos on 20 Years of Franz Ferdinand
We delve into Franz Ferdinand's Hits to the Head tracklist and ask Alex Kapranos 20 questions relating to each of its 20 tracks, some more tenuous than others... Read more »| 07 Mar 2022 -
InterviewsPenelope Trappes brings Mother's Blood to Sonica
Ahead of her audiovisual performance of Mother's Blood at Glasgow's Sonica festival this month, we catch up with Penelope Trappes Read more »| 07 Mar 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... philomenah
With an exclusive first listen to her debut EP, we shine a spotlight on Edinburgh-based R'n'B artist philomenah Read more »| 24 Feb 2022 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Savage Mansion's Craig Angus
With their third album Golden Mountain, Here I Come due this month on Lost Map, Savage Mansion frontman Craig Angus takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 16 Feb 2022 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Maranta
This Valentine's Day we turn the spotlight on Edinburgh synth-pop duo Maranta as they address rape culture and misogyny on latest single My Man Read more »| 14 Feb 2022 -
InterviewsLos Bitchos on their debut album and Scottish connections
As they prepare to release their long-awaited debut album, we catch up with Agustina Ruiz and Josefine Jonsson of London-based four-piece Los Bitchos to discuss their international influences and love affair with Scotland Read more »| 02 Feb 2022 -
InterviewsRule of Three: Ben Corrigan on the Excuse the Mess podcast
Ahead of releasing a stunning collection of music created as part of his Excuse the Mess podcast, we speak to composer and podcast creator Ben Corrigan Read more »| 01 Feb 2022