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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InterviewsFranz Ferdinand on their rebirth and new album
It's been 14 years since Franz Ferdinand burst into the mainstream with Take Me Out. Now the acclaimed Glasgow band are back with their fifth album and two new members. The Skinny sits down with them to ask how they've stayed at the top for so long Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
InterviewsBelle & Sebastian on How to Solve Our Human Problems
With the world around them more turbulent than they could have imagined in their 90s heyday, Belle & Sebastian returned to the hometown that shaped them to record their first EPs since 2004 - and found personal solutions to global issues in the process Read more »| 30 Jan 2018 -
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Field Music on latest album Open Here
We speak to Field Music's Peter Brewis about how transition, both personally and politically, has informed the group’s new album, and how they’re tackling it head on with a dose of positivity Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
InterviewsDream Wife on art school, playing live & tackling sexism
Gearing up to release their debut album, Dream Wife tell us about transitioning from art school project to full-time band, collaborating with fellow creatives and how appearances can be deceiving Read more »| 17 Jan 2018 -
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The Spook School on touring, safer spaces and their new album
As The Spook School ready themselves for the release of new album Could it be Different?, we chat self-care, safer spaces and the sudden closure of Fortuna Pop! Read more »| 15 Jan 2018 -
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Teenage Fanclub's Francis Macdonald on his new classical suite
We chat to Teenage Fanclub drummer, and classical composer, Francis Macdonald about his latest offering, Hamilton Mausoleum Suite Read more »| 15 Jan 2018
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Interviews
Django Django on new album Marble Skies
We catch up with Django Django at the end of 2017 to talk about their busy work schedule and their latest record, Marble Skies Read more »| 15 Jan 2018 -
InterviewsThe Go! Team on optimism, playing live, and Semicircle
Ahead of the release of their fifth studio album, Semicircle, producer and The Go! Team leader Ian Parton explains how the band's sense of utopia is needed more now than ever before Read more »| 12 Jan 2018 -
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Tune-Yards' Merrill Garbus on I can feel you creep into my private life
Merrill Garbus tells us about exploring her relationship with whiteness on Tune-Yards' ominously-titled fourth album, I can feel you creep into my private life, and officially re-branding as a duo Read more »| 10 Jan 2018 -
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BooHooHoo on their plans for 2018
As they prepare to play King Tut's New Year's Revolution festival, Glasgow's BooHooHoo chart their rise so far and share some tips and resolutions for 2018 Read more »| 03 Jan 2018 -
Music
Hear Hear: Why You Need to Protect Your Ears at Gigs
We take a look at the importance of wearing hearing protection at gigs, and as a musician, and explain why earplugs could be the best gift you could give a loved one this Christmas Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Clubs
Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers on Chicago House & his return to Glasgow
Ahead of his first solo club show in 20 years at the Barrowlands, 80s house giant Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers talks house, creating a scene, and his history with Glasgow Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
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BDY_PRTS on their debut album
With their debut album, Fly Invisible Hero, set for release this month, we speak to BDY_PRTS about their writing process, pop sensibilities, friendship and, surprisingly, llamas... Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
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Jonnie Common on his Drawn to Light project
Jonnie Common's been so busy lately he wrote a song about it – we catch up with him at Glasgow's Hug & Pint to talk about his recent appearance on the Beeb and making music out of museums Read more »| 10 Nov 2017 -
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Battle Rap: Scotland's Bubbling Underground Scene
New films from Eminem and the BBC suggest battle rap is back in a big way – we investigate Scotland's bubbling underground scene Read more »| 06 Nov 2017