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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MusicFlip the Script: Overcoming Scottish music's toxic past
In a post-COVID world, could Scotland's music scene become safer and more inclusive for all? We speak to the Glasgow Accountability Network and Scottish Women Inventing Music who are working towards exactly that Read more »| 31 Aug 2020 -
InterviewsMercury Rising: Elisabeth Elektra on her debut album
After years spent honing her craft, Glasgow synth queen Elisabeth Elektra is finally ready to make her mission statement Read more »| 15 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsHoly Fuck's Graham Walsh on Deleter
After 15 years and five records, Holy Fuck have deconstructed their own DNA – and made their best album yet Read more »| 08 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsDisco Dynamics: Walt Disco interview
We speak to Glasgow's Walt Disco about their new EP and how the coronavirus outbreak has affected them as a band Read more »| 02 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsPurity Ring's Megan James on their new album WOMB
Purity Ring were once heralded as the future of pop. But a decade since they burst onto the scene, pop music has completely changed. With their third record, WOMB, they are coming to terms with their place in that landscape Read more »| 31 Mar 2020 -
InterviewsHow Scotland's music scene is surviving COVID-19
As Scotland's music industry scrambles to survive an uncertain future in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we speak to those affected by the "new normal" Read more »| 19 Mar 2020
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InterviewsIn Bloom: Spinning Coin's Chris White on Hyacinth
Split between Scotland and Germany and with an uncertain future looming, Spinning Coin have delivered on their pop promise with their second album Read more »| 09 Mar 2020 -
Interviewsst.martiins' Katie Lynch on debut EP hoping for the worst
Ahead of the release of their debut EP, we chat to Katie Lynch from st.martiins about the past, the future, and the importance of home Read more »| 09 Mar 2020 -
InterviewsGlasgow's Comfort on gender identity and class disparity
Ahead of their appearance at Counterflows, we speak to Glasgow-based duo Comfort about using honesty in their lyrics to challenge gender identity and class disparity Read more »| 06 Mar 2020 -
InterviewsArmy of One: MALKA on I'm Not Your Soldier
Faced with personal and geographical upheaval, MALKA’s Tamara Schlesinger looked inward to summon her most striking and sanguine solo statement yet Read more »| 21 Feb 2020 -
InterviewsCaribou on new album Suddenly and finding joy in tragedy
Dan Snaith, aka Caribou, tells us about his intimate new album, Suddenly Read more »| 19 Feb 2020 -
InterviewsFresh Break: Gary Moore on Echo Machine's electrifying debut
Leaving The Mirror Trap firmly in the past and looking forward with a pensive eye on humanity's growing lack of human connection, Echo Machine frontman Gary Moore talks creating the chaotic synth-pop soundtrack for a detached generation Read more »| 14 Feb 2020 -
InterviewsGeorgia on new album Seeking Thrills
In the wake of her latest record Seeking Thrills, we speak to beatmaker and pop producer Georgia about dancefloor escapism, dodgy 80s dance music and finding a place of one’s own Read more »| 12 Feb 2020 -
InterviewsThe Skinny Q&A: Pictish Trail
Johnny Lynch, aka Pictish Trail, gives us the skinny on his first celebrity crush, who would play him in a rom-com and who he'd like to arm wrestle Read more »| 11 Feb 2020 -
InterviewsBossy Love Are Meant To Be
We chat to Glasgow's rising pop stars Bossy Love on falling in love, building a future and owning the album they've always wanted Read more »| 10 Feb 2020