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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ClubsNazar on Guerrilla, Counterflows and Yaera
Angolan producer Nazar speaks about his final work under the moniker, produced exclusively for this year's Counterflows festival, and unveils his new project, Yaera Read more »| 29 Mar 2021 -
InterviewsFather's Footsteps: Femi & Made Kuti on Legacy+
The father and son discuss their jointly-released solo albums, modern afrobeat, the state of Lagos and the legacy of Fela Read more »| 12 Mar 2021 -
InterviewsA Family Affair: The Gayfield Enterprise Demos
A hidden gem from the post-punk era, The Gayfield Enterprise Demos sees Kevin Low and Fiona Carlin’s stunning bedroom pop jams receive a long overdue first release Read more »| 02 Mar 2021 -
InterviewsArab Strap's Aidan Moffat on As Days Get Dark
Aidan Moffat talks to us about male fragility, optimism in spite of darkening days, and the return of Arab Strap Read more »| 01 Mar 2021 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Stuart Braithwaite
Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite tells us who he thinks is the worst, what last made him cry and which celebrity he thinks he could take in a fight Read more »| 10 Feb 2021 -
InterviewsScotland's independent radio stations and the pandemic
We chat to some of the people behind Scotland's community radio stations to find out how they've been keeping the music scene connected during the pandemic Read more »| 04 Feb 2021
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InterviewsLizzie Reid on her debut EP, Cubicle
We chat to Glasgow singer-songwriter Lizzie Reid about her debut EP, Cubicle Read more »| 20 Jan 2021 -
ClubsLogic1000 on lockdown, remixes, co-signs & her new EP
Berlin-based DJ and producer Samantha Poulter – aka Logic1000 – jumps straight into 2021 with a new EP, You’ve Got the Whole Night to Go Read more »| 18 Jan 2021 -
FestivalsSonic Switch-Up: Eurosonic Noorderslag 2021 goes online
With a return to pre-COVID normality still elusive, the organisers of Eurosonic Noorderslag explain how they've delivered an all-virtual event for 2021 Read more »| 13 Jan 2021 -
InterviewsHen Hoose, The F-List and Popgirlz on their 2021 plans
Having recently set up POWA alongside Siobhan Wilson, Ashley Stein speaks to women-led projects Hen Hoose, The F-List and Popgirlz about their plans for 2021 Read more »| 05 Jan 2021 -
InterviewsIdlewild's Rod Jones on Whole Lotta Roadies
With the live industry remaining shuttered due to COVID-19, Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones has launched an ambitious project to support roadies – by lending them the spotlight Read more »| 10 Dec 2020 -
ClubsThe Skinny Q&A: Auntie Flo
In a year that saw clubbing cancelled for the vast majority, Glasgow-based producer and DJ Auntie Flo trained to become a sound therapist and launched his own 24-hour radio station, Ambient Flo. Here he takes part in our final Q&A of 2020 Read more »| 07 Dec 2020 -
InterviewsLove Music Hate Racism release The Beautiful Resistance
The Glasgow branch of the nationwide, events-based political campaign Love Music Hate Racism are releasing a compilation album, The Beautiful Resistance. We chat to some of the organisers and artists involved in its creation Read more »| 01 Dec 2020 -
InterviewsSound and Vision: A look at Cryptic's Sonic Bites series
With COVID-19 showing no sign of abating, Glasgow luminaries Cryptic are taking an ambitious new approach to live streams Read more »| 11 Nov 2020 -
InterviewsMaking Moves: Bemz and Kobi Onyame in conversation
As Bemz releases his The Saint of Lost Causes EP, Kobi Onyame chats to the Glasgow-based rapper about his life and musical journey up until now Read more »| 09 Nov 2020