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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InterviewsBroken Bells: Chancing the Night Away
Having kept their collaboration under wraps for two years, The Shins' James Mercer explains why he and über-producer Danger Mouse didn't want Broken Bells to jump the gun Read more »| 30 Mar 2010 -
InterviewsSparklehorse's Sad & Beautiful World
James Mercer has contributed to another Burton project, written with Mark Linkous – Sparklehorse's equally talented and troubled creative hub who died this March. Here Mercer pays tribute as we offer a potted history of Linkous' most memorable work. Read more »| 30 Mar 2010 -
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Conquering Animal Sound: The Great Escape
Conquering Animal Sound are a duo with an innovative take on lo-fi folk. Before their attentions turn to a UK tour, they tell us the merits of toy instruments, mixtapes and dressing up as an imprisoned Steve McQueen Read more »| 30 Mar 2010 -
InterviewsBobo in the Corner: Cypress Hill interviewed
We put Cypress Hill percussionist Eric "Bobo" Correa on the spot for a few hard and fast facts on Latin beats, real vampire fiction and the inspirational power of Black Sabbath... Read more »| 30 Mar 2010 -
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Sparrow and the Workshop's Crystals Fall: Track-by-Track, By the Band
Into the Wild We were at a point where we had just begun to go out touring, to deal with promoters, labels, press, etc, and this song is a testament of the f... Read more »| 29 Mar 2010 -
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Keeping up with Jónsi
The voice of Sigur Rós talks to The Skinny about his solo album, baby booms and tiny wardrobes Read more »| 18 Mar 2010
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Jawbox Revisited: A Special Sweetheart
Post-hardcore forefathers Jawbox re-release their long out-of-print masterpiece this month, Chris Cusack rediscovers its charm and considerable influence. Read more »| 10 Mar 2010 -
InterviewsDamon's Finest Five
Blur – Parklife (1994) Britpop's finest hour, the album that launched a thousand magazine trend pieces about Essex lads behaving badly. So, that's mid-... Read more »| 03 Mar 2010 -
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City Dweller, Successful Fella
Damon Albarn has come a long way since Blur and the heights of Britpop. As the third Gorillaz album gets ready to launch, we consider Albarn's development from indie-rock singer to multi-genre auteur. Read more »| 03 Mar 2010 -
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Variations on a Macaroni Dish
Never ones to turn down a tip from a celebrity chef in times of economic hardship, we invite Dillinger’s self-confessed one-trick culinary assassin to spruce up the quintessential TV dinner. Read more »| 02 Mar 2010 -
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The Paradox of Choice: Dillinger Escape Plan Interviewed
As The Dillinger Escape Plan prepare to break loose with album number four this month, guitarist Jeff Tuttle explains how a modern problem forced them to write their most expansive offering to date. Read more »| 02 Mar 2010 -
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Liars: A Tale of Two Cities
A walk around LA can get you shot, loaded, famous or all three. Luckily for Liars there are recording studios to hide out in. Contrasting the city with his time in Berlin, frontman Angus Andrews reflects on a culture clash. Read more »| 02 Mar 2010 -
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Space Lord Mothers
Fuck Buttons continue a long line of experimental duos who have pushed electronic music into new territories over the years. Here we present a choice few to test your eardrums. Read more »| 02 Mar 2010 -
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Surfing with the Alien
Andrew Hung and Benjamin John Power came from different worlds, but a shared love for experimentation brought them together as Fuck Buttons to make sweet sounds for the people of planet Earth. The duo check in on all things cosmic before beaming into The Arches. Read more »| 02 Mar 2010 -
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Olympic Swimmers: Land Ahoy!
Glaswegian five-piece Olympic Swimmers have risen from the ashes of Bad Dancer but remained under the radar for some time despite their impressive credentials. Singer Susie Liddell explains it's time they bubbled to the surface. Read more »| 02 Mar 2010