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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InterviewsMusic Now podcast: Matthew Hickman of Brownbear on songwriting and ambitious gigs
On the latest episode of our music interview podcast, we catch up with Matthew Hickman, frontman of indie-soul outfit Brownbear Read more »| 18 Mar 2026 -
InterviewsBreaking Traditions: Isa Gordon on 8Men
Ahead of releasing her brand new album on Lost Map Records, we catch up with Isa Gordon to talk all things cassette tapes, Robert Burns, reinterpretation and more Read more »| 16 Mar 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Bottle Rockets
Following the release of new single father's daughter and ahead of their forthcoming new EP, we catch up with Glasgow's Bottle Rockets Read more »| 12 Mar 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Dayydream
Ahead of releasing their forthcoming EP Trace, we catch up with Chloe Trappes of Glasgow dreampop, slowcore and shoegaze outfit Dayydream Read more »| 05 Mar 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... The Foot & Leg Clinic
Following the release of single Where did all the fruit go? and ahead of releasing their debut album, we meet The Foot & Leg Clinic (fka The Wife Guys of Reddit) Read more »| 26 Feb 2026 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Juanita Stein
Ahead of releasing their first record in over a decade, Howling Bells frontwoman Juanita Stein takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 25 Feb 2026
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InterviewsSpotlight On... Drexler
Ahead of releasing his latest body of work, Olympia-5, we catch up with Edinburgh-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Leung, aka Drexler Read more »| 19 Feb 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Lou Mclean
Ahead of releasing Outline of a Girl, her debut album produced by Carla J Easton, we catch up with Edinburgh singer-songwriter Lou Mclean Read more »| 12 Feb 2026 -
InterviewsBratakus on their new album Hagridden
With their sophomore release, Scottish siblings Brèagha and Onnagh Cuinn of Bratakus reflect on imposter syndrome, recording with The Hives, and a decade of DIY punk Read more »| 10 Feb 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Isa Gordon & Tony Morris
Ahead of releasing their debut collaborative 12'' dance record, Wake Up Baby, we catch up with Isa Gordon and Tony Morris Read more »| 05 Feb 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Sarah/Shaun
Ahead of releasing their new EP In Silence Love Speaks Loudest, we catch up with Sarah/Shaun Read more »| 29 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Inyal
Ahead of releasing their second album, which they're celebrating with a huge Celtic Connections show at the end of the month, we catch up with Glasgow outfit Inyal Read more »| 22 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsStereo, Hug & Pint and MacArts on Independent Venue Week
With Independent Venue Week returning on Monday, we catch up with some of the folk behind three of our favourite independent Scottish venues Read more »| 20 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsBrògeal on independent venues ahead of IVW26
Ahead of two Independent Venue Week shows in Dumfries and Galashiels, we catch up with Scottish IVW Ambassadors Brògeal and talk about the importance of independent venues in helping shape their career Read more »| 19 Jan 2026 -
InterviewsMusic Now podcast: Brìghde Chaimbeul on folklore, ritual and Sunwise
We catch up with musician and composer Brìghde Chaimbeul to talk mythology, songwriting and the small pipes – listen to the interview via our new music podcast Read more »| 16 Jan 2026