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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InterviewsMickey Lightfoot on politics, the media and Needy Bruises
Ahead of the release of his new EP Needy Bruises, London artist Mickey Lightfoot talks to us about the "complexity of black experience" “If you don&rs... Read more »| 21 Jul 2017 -
InterviewsPsychedelic Living: The Black Angels interview
As The Black Angels prepare to headline the Liverpool Psych Fest in September, we speak to guitarist Christian Bland about their latest record Death Song and the merits of living the psychedelic life Read more »| 19 Jul 2017 -
InterviewsAndy Stamatakis-Brown on Cottonopolis
Andy Stamatakis-Brown weaves club sounds into his cotton mill-inspired Manchester Jazz Festival performance Read more »| 18 Jul 2017 -
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DJ MetraGnome on The 59th Degree
We speak to DJ MetraGnome about Scotland's answer to Boiler Room, 59th Degree Read more »| 17 Jul 2017 -
InterviewsNiteworks: Under the Influence
We speak to Skye's Niteworks to find out what has influenced their unique sound over the years Read more »| 17 Jul 2017 -
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Future Drops: Mvson on their sold-out Manchester parties
As their parties continue to sell out at record speed, we talk to Mvson about how they became the kings of Manchester nightlife Read more »| 14 Jul 2017
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Growing Up: Dan Croll on his new album
Dan Croll tells us how he picked himself up and dusted himself off after a very difficult year to release his new album Emerging Adulthood Read more »| 13 Jul 2017 -
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Pop Rocks: Elle Exxe interviewed
We speak to Edinburgh's rising pop talent Elle Exxe ahead of a busy summer Read more »| 13 Jul 2017 -
InterviewsSiobhan Wilson on new album There Are No Saints
Elgin-born songwriter Siobhan Wilson talks to The Skinny about Paris, writing about mental health and coming full circle as an artist Read more »| 10 Jul 2017 -
Clubs
JD Twitch & JG Wilkes on 20 Years of Optimo
We speak to the duo behind Glasgow's Optimo (Espacio) ahead of Optimo 20 this August, celebrating two decades of the legendary club night Read more »| 06 Jul 2017 -
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Weigh Anchor: Mura Masa interviewed
Prodigal beatmaker and Anchor Point Records maestro Mura Masa talks to The Skinny about coming from the underground to make a pop album Read more »| 06 Jul 2017 -
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Sofar So Good: Sofar Sounds Edinburgh & Glasgow
We speak to Edinburgh and Glasgow Sofar Sounds organisers to find out what's next for the Scottish leg of this unique and intimate gigging community Read more »| 05 Jul 2017 -
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Weathering the Storm: Waxahatchee interviewed
Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield talks us through her noisiest and most honest album to date Read more »| 04 Jul 2017 -
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Breakfast Muff on gender in music & new album Eurgh!
We catch up with Glasgow-based Breakfast Muff to chat about their latest album Eurgh! and address gender imbalance in the music industry “We were goin... Read more »| 03 Jul 2017 -
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Quazarz and Beyond: Shabazz Palaces interview
Ishmael Butler tells us about the Palaceer of Shabazz Palaces' encounter with the sentient being Quazarz and how it came to influence the duo's two new albums Read more »| 03 Jul 2017