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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InterviewsComputer World: Liars' Angus Andrew talks WIXIW
Twelve years into a career characterised by restless experimentation, Liars' frontman Angus Andrew explains how his band came to to boot up their laptops, forget about songwriting and make one of their most singular LPs thus far. Read more »| 01 Jun 2012 -
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Scottish Album of the Year 2012 shortlist announced
The ten albums on the shortlist of the Scottish Music Industry Association's inaugural Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) award were announced today. Honed dow... Read more »| 17 May 2012 -
FestivalsMastodon, Mogwai, New Order, Aidan Moffat (and More) Talk Festival Season
The cream of this year’s UK festival line-ups open a serious can of straight talk on the destinations they're looking forward to, memorable seasons past, and what actually happens in the VIP area Read more »| 11 May 2012 -
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First listen: PAWS – Misled Youth
Glasgow pop-punk three-piece PAWS are heading down to Brighton's Great Escape Festival this month to play the Scottish Showcase stage alongside Adm... Read more »| 03 May 2012 -
InterviewsDeath Grips: “There's a lot of recycling and destruction in the making of our music”
A full-frontal assault on the musical culture of 2012, Death Grips might just be the most important band to arrive so far this century. Zach Hill discusses raw reality, release and borrowing Simon Cowell's printer Read more »| 02 May 2012 -
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Geoff Barrow talks DROKK: "2000AD is as important to me as Public Enemy"
Portishead's Geoff Barrow gives us the lowdown on his new Judge Dredd-inspired synth project, DROKK. Read more »| 02 May 2012
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Scottish Wind, Scottish Rain: Frightened Rabbit's Highland Tour
As Scott Hutchison and co approach recording their fourth album, their first for a major label, the band opted for the road less travelled to preview new material. The Skinny caught up with them for a few drams on their Highland excursion Read more »| 02 May 2012 -
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The Afghan Whigs: "We stayed true to ourselves; always walked our own line"
As the reunited Afghan Whigs prepare to take the stage for the first time in 13 years, a reflective Greg Dulli offers an album by album guide to the inimitable soul rockers’ catalogue. Read more »| 01 May 2012 -
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French Wives: The Inbetweeners
Fifteen months in the making, French Wives release their debut Dream of the Inbetween later this month. “I’m sure the thought’s crossed all our minds already,” ponders frontman Stuart Dougan. “‘What if people don’t like it…?’” Read more »| 01 May 2012 -
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New Order: “Hooky’s not spoken to us in God knows how many years”
New Order’s Stephen Morris explains the Salford legends’ resurgence, their unfinished record, and why he couldn’t find a steady job anywhere else. Read more »| 26 Apr 2012 -
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Mastodon: "Record Store Day is about remembering your roots"
As the clock struck midnight on Record Store Day 2012, we talked to Mastodon's Bill Kelliher about the importance of the occasion and the band's split single with Feist Read more »| 21 Apr 2012 -
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Scottish Album of the Year Award Longlist announced
Today the Scottish Music Industry announced its Longlist for the inaugural Scottish Album of the Year Award. Selected from a comprehensive list of 2011's hom... Read more »| 12 Apr 2012 -
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Miaoux Miaoux: "I’m obsessed with writing perfect pop songs"
Recently signed to Chemikal Underground, 'indie-tronic' producer Julian Corrie aka Miaoux Miaoux discusses his initial fear of Glasgow and why he believes in happy coincidences Read more »| 11 Apr 2012 -
InterviewsFence Records' Seamus Fogarty: "I just do whatever, even if it doesn't pay the bills!"
Seamus Fogarty is a talented guy, and a great drinking buddy, as The Skinny found out one Saturday in London Read more »| 10 Apr 2012 -
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Malcolm Middleton talks Human Don't Be Angry: "The less lyrics and singing for me just now, the better"
Malcolm Middleton explains the premise behind his Human Don't Be Angry alter-ego and the lengths he'll go to have a bit of fun Read more »| 05 Apr 2012