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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InterviewsThe Shy Retirer: Perfume Genius in interview
Pain, sadness, anxiety: it's a tough job being Perfume Genius. But things are looking up, Mike Hadreas explains Read more »| 16 Aug 2012 -
InterviewsThe Twilight Sad announce remix LP
Liars, Horrors, Com Truise and Optimo for No One Can Ever Know – The Remixes Read more »| 14 Aug 2012 -
InterviewsMatthew Dear talks Beams, Eno and the rhythm of life
As Ghostly founder Matthew Dear prepares to release the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Black City, we caught up with him to talk about Brian Eno, the tempo of 'real life,' love, and Elton John Read more »| 07 Aug 2012 -
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Factory Floor: "We're still totally unsure of what we do; it's still exploratory"
Factory Floor have dragged industrial music kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century with their blend of techno, experimental noise and improvised performance Read more »| 03 Aug 2012 -
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Interview: Antony Hegarty talks Meltdown 2012 and Future Feminism
Antony Hegarty on his new album, curating Meltdown and his notion that we still have time to save ourselves as a species Read more »| 31 Jul 2012 -
FestivalsWickerman 2012: A Little Solus
Since 2006, the Wickerman Festival's Solus Tent has built a reputation as one of the finest summer congregations for new Scottish musical talent, with a simple ethos: If you’re any good, you’re in. Read more »| 17 Jul 2012
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Ben Butler and Mousepad: Scandinavian Conflict R&B
Meet Joe Howe, aka Ben Butler and Mousepad, formerly of Gay Against You. In the past few years he's written music for conceptual operas, collaborated with music legend Momus, and brought the sound of Skwee to Glasgow Read more »| 11 Jul 2012 -
InterviewsPurity Ring: Future Pop Fables
On their debut album Shrines, Canadian duo Purity Ring showcase their subversive take on pop, with sticky-sweet, dark-as-pitch lyrics and forward-looking, futuristic electronic beats Read more »| 09 Jul 2012 -
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Twin Shadow: Born in the 80s
As he gets prepared to unleash one of the albums of the year, George Lewis Jr., aka Twin Shadow, outlines his musical manifesto Read more »| 04 Jul 2012 -
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Downhill Downtown
It's not often that Fort William – Scotland's outdoor capital, dontcha know – is blessed with a festival that features such a strong co... Read more »| 19 Jun 2012 -
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Happy Particles: "We single-handedly saved Christmas!"
Happy Particles' magnificent debut Under Sleeping Waves was nominated for the inaugural Scottish Album of the Year award. We caught up with the band to talk about their musical heritage, the nomination, and Christmas on the internet. Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
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ATP: I'll Be Your Mirror, Sunday 27 May
The sparkling sunshine outside is matched by the talent on show inside Alexandra Palace on a wonderful day Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
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Holy Esque: "You see a lot of bands posting what they do on a day-to-day basis – it's just taking the piss”
Combining unearthly vocals with epic riffs and cryptic, understated graphic design, Glasgow's Holy Esque explain their outlook Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
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Hector Bizerk: "Drums and rap. That’s the core of it"
Hector Bizerk are bridging the gap between Scottish hip-hop and the wider musical culture with their unique brand of stripped-down rap Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
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Dillinger vs Mastodon: Ben Weinman quizzes Bill Kelliher
Sometime touring buddies for ten years, Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman quizzes Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher on how to keep a band together and alternative occupations. His journalistic prowess unveils Bill's horticultural passion. Read more »| 01 Jun 2012