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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InterviewsSpotlight On... Katherine Aly
After releasing SHOW NO PAIN [for the avoidant], we catch up with pop artist Katherine Aly to talk reinvention, influences and look to the future Read more »| 23 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsTime to Create: Inside Scotland's recording residencies & retreats
Hen Hoose, Lomond Campbell, AMULET and Misty-Jo tell us about the appeal of retreating to the Highlands & Islands to hone in on their musical creativity away from life's everyday distractions Read more »| 23 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsReady to Play: 10 years of Black Bay Studio on the Isle of Lewis
Celebrating their tenth anniversary, we meet Pete Fletcher, Cal Roden and Cosmo from Black Bay Studio, a residential recording facility on the Isle of Lewis Read more »| 21 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Sulka
Ahead of releasing his latest album, Bute, we catch up with Glasgow-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sulka Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsThe XCERTS on i think i want to go home now., track-by-track
The XCERTS' frontman Murray Macleod gives us a track-by-track guide to their sixth studio album, i think i want to go home now. Read more »| 10 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Paulie Swan
Following the release of his debut EP, Swans Today, we catch up with Edinburgh-based rising talent Paulie Swan Read more »| 09 Jul 2026
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InterviewsSpotlight On... Raj Mahal
Ahead of his performance at Kelburn Garden Party this weekend, we catch up with Glasgow multihyphenate Raj Mahal Read more »| 03 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsLara Sinclair's Edinburgh highlights
We get some top drawer recommendations from Lara Sinclair – Edinburgh DJ, promoter and City Manager for Resident Advisor Read more »| 02 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsThorne Records' Mark Thorne on his Edinburgh favourites
We meet local record shop owner and community-supporter Mark Thorne to find out what he loves about living in Edinburgh Read more »| 02 Jul 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... GAÏA
Following the release of their debut single Big Girls, and ahead of a slot on our stage at Kelburn Garden Party next weekend, we catch up with GAÏA Read more »| 25 Jun 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Both Hands
With singles Sea Spray and Lips Parted out now, we ask Both Hands – the synth-pop project of Hailey Beavis and Brian Pokora – about how they came together, and what to expect from new album Be Like a Mountain In a Moonlit Way Read more »| 18 Jun 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... James Emmanuel
Ahead of releasing his latest EP, Good Man, we catch up with Nigeria-born, Edinburgh-based soul singer James Emmanuel Read more »| 11 Jun 2026 -
InterviewsMVT Cribs: Everywhere At Once Festival preview
Ahead of this month's inaugural UK-wide Everywhere At Once festival, we catch up with the Music Venue Trust, Purple Orange Arts Venue and Brooke Combe to discuss the importance of grassroots venues Read more »| 11 Jun 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Russell Stewart
Following the release of his surprise SCRAP METAL MIXTAPE, we catch up with Glasgow R'n'B and neo-soul artist Russell Stewart Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Acolyte
Following the release of their debut EP The Blue Dark and ahead of a launch party this weekend in Edinburgh, we catch up with Acolyte Read more »| 28 May 2026