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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InterviewsWolf Alice on epic second album Visions of a Life
Two years after pulling away from the rest of the indie rock pack with My Love Is Cool, Wolf Alice frontwoman Ellie Rowsell talks us through their massive, LA-recorded follow-up Read more »| 19 Sep 2017 -
InterviewsLou Mclean and Ashley Stein on DAREFest
We speak to the two women behind DAREFest – Lou Mclean and Ashley Stein – about the plans for their inaugural event, empowerment and the vital importance of safe spaces Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
InterviewsOpen Your Mind: Nasty P interview
Edinburgh producer Nasty P is passionate about Scottish hip-hop and raising awareness for his local scene, but as he tells The Skinny, he also has his own creative ambitions Read more »| 11 Sep 2017 -
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Cool Times: MC Almond Milk Interview
We speak to James Scott, aka MC Almond Milk, about his debut record under his nutritionally rich and nutty moniker Read more »| 08 Sep 2017 -
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Sløtface on riot grrrl & tackling abuse at gigs
Norwegian punks Sløtface tell us about changing their name, feminism and their debut album Try Not to Freak Out Read more »| 05 Sep 2017 -
InterviewsSparks' Russell Mael on new album Hippopotamus
We speak to Russell Mael of Sparks after an eight year hiatus, about writing musicals, film projects, collaborating with Franz Ferdinand, and their 23rd album, Hippopotamus Read more »| 04 Sep 2017
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Zola Jesus on new album Okovi
Acclaimed electronic experimentalist Zola Jesus describes the acutely personal process behind her sixth album, Okovi Read more »| 01 Sep 2017 -
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This Country's Sons: Mogwai's Enduring Legacy
Returning with their ninth studio album, Mogwai and their label Rock Action are more crucial than ever to the future of Scottish music Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
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Bridging the Divide: EMA interview
Who Will Survive In America? We speak to Erika M. Anderson and explore the dark heart of her third long player, Exile in the Outer Ring Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
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Roddy Woomble on The Deluder
Roddy Woomble returns with a fourth album under his solo guise, signalling a shift that puts him further from his perceived folk roots Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
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Grime Beyond Borders: Manchester and beyond
We explore the impact of grime abroad through the lens of Manchester-based cultural exchange programme Grime Beyond Borders Read more »| 18 Aug 2017 -
InterviewsLiars' Angus Andrew goes solo: "It's a break-up album"
We speak to Angus Andrew about break-ups and idyllic nature ahead of the release of TFCF, his first solo record as Liars Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
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Kobi Onyame: "The album only works for superstars"
As he swaps hip-hop for highlife on new album GOLD, we speak to Kobi Onyame about embracing his musical heritage and the benefits of being an independent artist Read more »| 14 Aug 2017 -
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Everything Everything on A Fever Dream
The Manchester pop oddities look for ways out of the abyss on stormy new LP A Fever Dream Read more »| 11 Aug 2017 -
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Julie Byrne on moving, touring & Not Even Happiness
We speak to Julie Byrne ahead of her appearance at Summerhall this August to talk about spirituality, moving, touring and her latest album, Not Even Happiness Read more »| 11 Aug 2017