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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InterviewsLewis Capaldi on his plans for the future
Currently supporting Milky Chance on their tour through the USA and Canada, Bathgate's Lewis Capaldi calls us from Atlanta for a chat about his long journey to success and plans for the future Read more »| 08 Feb 2018 -
InterviewsIntroducing new Glasgow DIY label Possession Records
Alternate pull quote: "Like most small independent labels, we follow the regular formula of a dedication to Excel documents and sporadic 'business' meetings in pubs" Claudia Nova Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
InterviewsFiona Soe Paing on Alien Lullabies and SPECTRA
With SPECTRA announcing its first ever musical programme, we speak to local musician Fiona Soe Paing about performing her audio-visual project Alien Lullabies at the Aberdeen festival Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
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Franz Ferdinand on their rebirth and new album
It's been 14 years since Franz Ferdinand burst into the mainstream with Take Me Out. Now the acclaimed Glasgow band are back with their fifth album and two new members. The Skinny sits down with them to ask how they've stayed at the top for so long Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
Interviews
Belle & Sebastian on How to Solve Our Human Problems
With the world around them more turbulent than they could have imagined in their 90s heyday, Belle & Sebastian returned to the hometown that shaped them to record their first EPs since 2004 - and found personal solutions to global issues in the process Read more »| 30 Jan 2018 -
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Field Music on latest album Open Here
We speak to Field Music's Peter Brewis about how transition, both personally and politically, has informed the group’s new album, and how they’re tackling it head on with a dose of positivity Read more »| 29 Jan 2018
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Interviews
Dream Wife on art school, playing live & tackling sexism
Gearing up to release their debut album, Dream Wife tell us about transitioning from art school project to full-time band, collaborating with fellow creatives and how appearances can be deceiving Read more »| 17 Jan 2018 -
InterviewsThe Spook School on touring, safer spaces and their new album
As The Spook School ready themselves for the release of new album Could it be Different?, we chat self-care, safer spaces and the sudden closure of Fortuna Pop! Read more »| 15 Jan 2018 -
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Teenage Fanclub's Francis Macdonald on his new classical suite
We chat to Teenage Fanclub drummer, and classical composer, Francis Macdonald about his latest offering, Hamilton Mausoleum Suite Read more »| 15 Jan 2018 -
Interviews
Django Django on new album Marble Skies
We catch up with Django Django at the end of 2017 to talk about their busy work schedule and their latest record, Marble Skies Read more »| 15 Jan 2018 -
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The Go! Team on optimism, playing live, and Semicircle
Ahead of the release of their fifth studio album, Semicircle, producer and The Go! Team leader Ian Parton explains how the band's sense of utopia is needed more now than ever before Read more »| 12 Jan 2018 -
Interviews
Tune-Yards' Merrill Garbus on I can feel you creep into my private life
Merrill Garbus tells us about exploring her relationship with whiteness on Tune-Yards' ominously-titled fourth album, I can feel you creep into my private life, and officially re-branding as a duo Read more »| 10 Jan 2018 -
Interviews
BooHooHoo on their plans for 2018
As they prepare to play King Tut's New Year's Revolution festival, Glasgow's BooHooHoo chart their rise so far and share some tips and resolutions for 2018 Read more »| 03 Jan 2018 -
Music
Hear Hear: Why You Need to Protect Your Ears at Gigs
We take a look at the importance of wearing hearing protection at gigs, and as a musician, and explain why earplugs could be the best gift you could give a loved one this Christmas Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Clubs
Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers on Chicago House & his return to Glasgow
Ahead of his first solo club show in 20 years at the Barrowlands, 80s house giant Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers talks house, creating a scene, and his history with Glasgow Read more »| 28 Nov 2017