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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ClubsLuke Fowler and Vikki Morton introduce Sotto Voce
A collaboration between Glasgow gallery The Modern Institute and record label Redstone Press sees artists Luke Fowler and Vikki Morton come together for their first release as Sotto Voce. They tell us about the new project Read more »| 02 Nov 2020 -
InterviewsOn the Rise: NOVA on her incredible year
In the wake of her SAY Award victory and ahead of a performance at this year's virtual SAMAs ceremony, we chat to Scottish hip-hop's fastest rising star, NOVA Read more »| 02 Nov 2020 -
InterviewsThe Skinny Q&A: Aidan Moffat
Having surprised us last month with their first new music in 15 years, Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat tells us what inspires him, who he thinks is the worst and what makes him cry Read more »| 13 Oct 2020 -
InterviewsIKLAN's Timothy London and Law Holt on their debut album
Timothy London and Law Holt tell us about the trials and tribulations of releasing their debut album as IKLAN, which has been over three years in the making Read more »| 08 Oct 2020 -
ClubsFresh Focus: Loraine James on her new EP
Loraine James tells us about her latest release on Hyperdub and staying motivated throughout lockdown Read more »| 28 Sep 2020 -
InterviewsThe Skinny Q&A: Anna Meredith
Following her 2020 Mercury Prize nomination for new album FIBS, Anna Meredith takes some time out to tell us what she's been up to during lockdown, what scares her the most, and lets us in on a little secret Read more »| 14 Sep 2020
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MusicFlip the Script: Overcoming Scottish music's toxic past
In a post-COVID world, could Scotland's music scene become safer and more inclusive for all? We speak to the Glasgow Accountability Network and Scottish Women Inventing Music who are working towards exactly that Read more »| 31 Aug 2020 -
InterviewsMercury Rising: Elisabeth Elektra on her debut album
After years spent honing her craft, Glasgow synth queen Elisabeth Elektra is finally ready to make her mission statement Read more »| 15 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsHoly Fuck's Graham Walsh on Deleter
After 15 years and five records, Holy Fuck have deconstructed their own DNA – and made their best album yet Read more »| 08 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsDisco Dynamics: Walt Disco interview
We speak to Glasgow's Walt Disco about their new EP and how the coronavirus outbreak has affected them as a band Read more »| 02 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsPurity Ring's Megan James on their new album WOMB
Purity Ring were once heralded as the future of pop. But a decade since they burst onto the scene, pop music has completely changed. With their third record, WOMB, they are coming to terms with their place in that landscape Read more »| 31 Mar 2020 -
InterviewsHow Scotland's music scene is surviving COVID-19
As Scotland's music industry scrambles to survive an uncertain future in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we speak to those affected by the "new normal" Read more »| 19 Mar 2020 -
InterviewsIn Bloom: Spinning Coin's Chris White on Hyacinth
Split between Scotland and Germany and with an uncertain future looming, Spinning Coin have delivered on their pop promise with their second album Read more »| 09 Mar 2020 -
Interviewsst.martiins' Katie Lynch on debut EP hoping for the worst
Ahead of the release of their debut EP, we chat to Katie Lynch from st.martiins about the past, the future, and the importance of home Read more »| 09 Mar 2020 -
InterviewsGlasgow's Comfort on gender identity and class disparity
Ahead of their appearance at Counterflows, we speak to Glasgow-based duo Comfort about using honesty in their lyrics to challenge gender identity and class disparity Read more »| 06 Mar 2020