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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InterviewsDananananaykroyd Canananananyfail
They may claim to produce 'Idiot Rock Music', but when Billy Hamilton catches up with Dananananaykroyd's Calum Gunn he finds an ambition to conquer Eurovision lurking beneath their ear-piercing sounds Read more »| 27 Jun 2008 -
InterviewsLyrics Born: Can't Touch This
Tom "Lyrics Born" Shimura is a phenomenal rapper; a graduate from DJ Shadow's crate dug Quannum collective and a tireless collaborator, his recorded work has literally taken him from London to the Bay. James Blake speaks to a man who does not mince his words Read more »| 26 Jun 2008 -
FestivalsR.E.M. Keep the Car Running
It might have seemed as though they were Out of Time for a minute there, but Mike Mills conveys to Paul Mitchell that the legendary Atlanta group are instead accelerating towards a new dawn Read more »| 24 Jun 2008 -
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Stapleton - Our Returning Champions
The circumstances of Stapleton’s formation might be textbook, but they’re no less romantic for it: future singer (Al Paxton) meets would-be drumm... Read more »| 24 Jun 2008 -
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There's No Future Quite Like The Left
Two thirds Mclusky and one third Jarcrew is a potent mix in any rock alchemist's book. And so the formation of Future of the Left and their debut album Curses proved to be. Darren Carle caught up with the band's constituent parts to talk about anime, psychos and magical nights Read more »| 19 Jun 2008 -
InterviewsRoland Appel: Solo Soldier
Colin Chapman turns his attentions to the ever-successful Sonar Kollectiv label, and the shiny new debut LP from house artist Roland Appel Read more »| 19 Jun 2008
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Down with Dillinger: One Night of Escape
Jamie Borthwick battles through carnage, chaos and a crate of Irn Bru, all par for the course during an evening spent in the company of math metal monoliths Dillinger Escape Plan Read more »| 13 Jun 2008 -
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Daedelus: Retro Future
Daedelus’ new album Love To Make Music To is a playful, psychedelic romp through rave-inspired hip-hop. Scott Ramage catches up with the man himself to discuss Victorian clothing, Greek Gods and the birds and the bees... Read more »| 10 Jun 2008 -
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Atmosphere: Feeling Minnesota
These reigning underground hip-hop heavyweights are set to return with their sixth album and a gig in Edinburgh to show it off with this month. Before they spend the rest of the year in foreign lands, their chief rhyme architect tells Dave Kerr why home is still very much where Atmosphere's heart is Read more »| 05 Jun 2008 -
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Back to The Futureheads
Being dropped by your record label would be enough to break up most bands. Not The Futureheads, who explain to Nick Mitchell why they have chosen to do without the men-in-suits altogether Read more »| 04 Jun 2008 -
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Twenty Five Sixty Two - Dubstep Soul
Steve Glencross examines the faces of dubstep and talks intricate fusion with Dutch maestro 2562 Read more »| 04 Jun 2008 -
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Do The Evolution: The Notwist Interviewed
Today, The Notwist are brothers Markus (vocals / guitar) and Micha Acher (bass), Martin Gretschmann aka Console (programming) and drummer Andi Haberl. They e... Read more »| 03 Jun 2008 -
InterviewsGavin Gordon: No rent-a-quote required
Nick Mitchell chats to Gavin Gordon, the Skinny competition winner who'll be appearing on the side of the number 9 bus before you know it... Read more »| 03 Jun 2008 -
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JoFo Hit the Track Running
Having shot into the limelight like a speed-freaking Ben Johnson, Birmingham-born trio Johnny Foreigner attempt to convince Billy Hamilton that they've got the legs to run the distance Read more »| 02 Jun 2008 -
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Tokyo Police Club: Not Just Making Up The Numbers
They're young, ambitious and, er, highly professional. Not your average rock band then, as Finbarr Bermingham comes to learn Read more »| 28 May 2008