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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InterviewsSide Hustles in Seattle: Chastity Belt interviewed
We talk to Julia Shapiro about Chastity Belt’s unconscious maturing and finding inspiration in the banal on new album I Used to Spend So Much Time Alon... Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
InterviewsElectric Dreamer: Marnie Interviewed
We speak with Ladytron singer Helen Marnie ahead of the release of her sophomore Marnie solo record, Strange Words and Weird Wars Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
InterviewsMadd Again! Genre-blending the Manchester way
Manchester crew Madd Again! are back with their second EP MaddTing Vol. 2.1 Read more »| 25 May 2017 -
InterviewsGilles Peterson’s search for unsigned acts in Liverpool
We talk to Gilles Peterson about Future Bubblers, his initiative to find and develop musical talent in Liverpool Read more »| 24 May 2017 -
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Under the Influence: Jupiter & Okwess International
This year Africa Oyé festival celebrates its 25th anniversary, and invites a number of artists who've played in the past back on stage. Eagerly anticipated returning act Jupiter & Okwess International tell us about some of their inspirations Read more »| 18 May 2017 -
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Get to Know: Josefin Öhrn + The Liberation
With Dot to Dot festival fast approaching, we check in with everybody's favourite art-pop sensation Josefin Öhrn + The Liberation Read more »| 18 May 2017
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Interviews
Bushido on Red Bull Studios Riddim Rally
We talk to Glasgow-based producer Bushido as he prepares to battle it out for the title of Red Bull Studios' Riddim Rally UK Champion Read more »| 15 May 2017 -
InterviewsFlesh and Blood: Pumarosa interview
We speak to Pumarosa frontwoman Isabel Munoz-Newsome about touring, history, spirituality, and the release of their debut album, The Witch Read more »| 12 May 2017 -
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25 Years of Electric Honey
Electric Honey is the Glasgow-based independent record label that first signed the likes of Belle and Sebastian, Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro. Not bad for a company that's run as a project by a class of music management students. How do they do it? Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
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BMX Bandits Forever: Duglas T Stewart interview
The Belshill indie-pop icons are back with their tenth full-length – frontman Duglas T Stewart talks us through it Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
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Psych Analysis: Weirds interview
Ahead of their mind-bendingly raucous debut, Weirds share their thoughts on Leeds' fertile scene and the ongoing public fascination with psychedelic sounds Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
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It Takes Two: Her's interview
A year on from their debut single, stir-causing duo Her's tell us about their origins, their love of Pierce Brosnan and the advantages of drum machines Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
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Summer 17: Metronomy Interviewed
We chat to Metronomy's Joseph Mount about latest album Summer 08, working with Robyn and Mix Master Mike, and not touring as we interrupt rehearsals ahead of... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
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Community Music: The GIT Award 2017
Peter Guy reflects on the role of local media ahead of this year's GIT Award, celebrating the best new music on Merseyside Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
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Women in Music: Scotland’s Shifting Music Scene
The record deal is dead, success is still sexist and downloads don't pay: Sharleen Spiteri, Emma Pollock, Law Holt and Be Charlotte speak with The Skinny about what makes it all worth it Read more »| 05 May 2017