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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InterviewsFirst Listen: PAWS reveal debut album Cokefloat!
Glasgow-based trio PAWS have brought a heartening buzz to national radio with their sweet brand of raw and poppy garage rock. They offer The Skinny first listen to their debut album and chat about its inception over a few sugary treats Read more »| 01 Oct 2012 -
InterviewsThe Gaslamp Killer: Neo-Beatnik Shaman
The Gaslamp Killer wants to “lead the youth” to enlightenment. He explains how his epic, psychedelic debut album Breakthrough heralds the dawn of a new Beatnik era Read more »| 17 Sep 2012 -
InterviewsWaxing Lyrical: WHY?'s Yoni Wolf on his favourite couplets
As a man who appreciates the form more than most, we asked Yoni Wolf to compile some of his favourite lyrical verses. "Feel free to edit the fuck out of this," he said. We never touched a thing... Read more »| 12 Sep 2012 -
Interviews
Mumps, Rhymes, and Life: WHY?'s Yoni Wolf in interview
After a few years out of the spotlight, WHY?'s Yoni Wolf steps inside the confessional booth, sort of Read more »| 11 Sep 2012 -
InterviewsIntroducing CHVRCHES: "We’re very aware of what we have to do"
As the hype machine attempts to propel them skywards, CHVRCHES explain why their feet remain clamped firmly to the ground Read more »| 11 Sep 2012 -
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Battery Face: Playing By Their Own Rules
Originally hailing from the northeast, Battery Face don't take themselves too seriously – instead they just want to play their own kind of "loud party rock" and make girls dance. But there's still a hard edge to this resolutely self-sufficient power trio Read more »| 10 Sep 2012
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Amanda Palmer: Getting A Kickstart
With the help of her enthusiastic fanbase, Amanda Palmer has already made a splash this year. Ahead of the release of her new album, Theatre Is Evil, she spoke to The Skinny about crowd-funding, house parties and her new-found invincibility Read more »| 06 Sep 2012 -
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Great xxpectations: Jamie xx talks Coexist and the future of electronic music
Ahead of The xx's feverishly-anticipated follow-up to xx, Jamie xx talks to The Skinny about his production, the future of electronic music, and how the band continue to coexist Read more »| 04 Sep 2012 -
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The Good Ship Yeasayer
As Brooklyn's Yeasayer look forward to their cruise ship bow, Ira Wolf Tuton takes a walk down memory lane Read more »| 03 Sep 2012 -
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The Shy Retirer: Perfume Genius in interview
Pain, sadness, anxiety: it's a tough job being Perfume Genius. But things are looking up, Mike Hadreas explains Read more »| 16 Aug 2012 -
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The Twilight Sad announce remix LP
Liars, Horrors, Com Truise and Optimo for No One Can Ever Know – The Remixes Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
InterviewsMatthew Dear talks Beams, Eno and the rhythm of life
As Ghostly founder Matthew Dear prepares to release the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Black City, we caught up with him to talk about Brian Eno, the tempo of 'real life,' love, and Elton John Read more »| 07 Aug 2012 -
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Factory Floor: "We're still totally unsure of what we do; it's still exploratory"
Factory Floor have dragged industrial music kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century with their blend of techno, experimental noise and improvised performance Read more »| 03 Aug 2012 -
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Interview: Antony Hegarty talks Meltdown 2012 and Future Feminism
Antony Hegarty on his new album, curating Meltdown and his notion that we still have time to save ourselves as a species Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
Festivals
Wickerman 2012: A Little Solus
Since 2006, the Wickerman Festival's Solus Tent has built a reputation as one of the finest summer congregations for new Scottish musical talent, with a simple ethos: If you’re any good, you’re in. Read more »| 17 Jul 2012