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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InterviewsThe Memory Remains: Metallica recap Death Magnetic
As Metallica eye an overdue date with Scotland, Kirk Hammett explains how the thrash legends emerged from one of the most public meltdowns in rock 'n' roll history to deliver their biggest album in the last decade... Read more »| 03 Mar 2009 -
InterviewsWill Oldham: He Who Would Be 'Prince'
As Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, actor turned songwriter Will Oldham has produced a remarkable body of work whilst remaining an elusive figure. Milo McLaughlin talks to him about the release of his latest album and his unique philosophy towards life, the music press and Britney Spears. Read more »| 03 Mar 2009 -
InterviewsWithered Hand: Beginning to flourish
It may take a village to raise a child, but the capital city's community is raising a whole new class of urban folk musicians. Jason Morton sits down with Withered Hand to hear the benefits of keeping your peers close Read more »| 03 Mar 2009 -
InterviewsUnited Fruit: The seeds of success
United Fruit are currently lighting up the murky Glasgow underground with their unique brand of experimental rock. As the band continue to break the ice, just a year in, they sit down with Ryan Drever to tell the story so far Read more »| 26 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsRed Hot and Clued In
Prior to the release of Dark Was the Night, Red Hot founder John Carlin explains the ever-present need to be vigilant about HIV and the ways that the creativ... Read more »| 10 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsRed Hot 4 U
Dark Was The Night is the fifteenth collection from the Red Hot Organisation, dedicated to fighting Aids through pop culture. Paul Mitchell looks at four of ... Read more »| 09 Feb 2009
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InterviewsDark Was The Night - A Chronicle
Aaron and Bryce Dessner of the National, and John Carlin of Red Hot Organisation, describe the process of creating one of the most anticipated compilation al... Read more »| 06 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsMoffat's Lament: A Clifftop Valentine
In years to come, Aidan Moffat's name will surely become synonymous with Burns as one of the nation's great bards. Until such times, Moffat ponders a career as a gift card writer with the offering of this Valentine's Day poem. Read more »| 06 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsTrail of Dead Unveil The Century of Self: Exclusive Track-By-Track Preview
…And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead return this month with The Century of Self, inspired by what front man Conrad Keely considers “a sens... Read more »| 04 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsThe Secret's Out: School of Seven Bells interviewed
Currently flourishing under the celestial guise of School Of Seven Bells, one-time Secret Machines rocker Ben Curtis educates Billy Hamilton on the unique functionalities of his new girl-fronted band Read more »| 04 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsChemikal Underground: A Potted History
1994 – The Delgados set up Chemikal Underground and release their first single, Monica Webster, in June 1995. 1996 – Bis play Top of the Pops, t... Read more »| 03 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsThe Phantom Band: What's In A Name?
It took five years of arguing before they agreed on a name, but now The Phantom Band have finally arrived they've got the year off to a flying start. Rick Anthony tells Darren Carle about the trials and tribulations behind their debut album. Read more »| 03 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsA Chemikal Solution
After 15 years in the game, Chemikal Underground is showing no let-up in releasing great music. In fact, co-founder Alun Woodward tells Darren Carle that it’s time to turn up the heat. Read more »| 03 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsFabrizio Moretti: A Fine Modern Gentleman, With No Regard For The Smoking Ban
“We can’t smoke in there?”, asks Fabrizio Moretti, drummer of some band called the Strokes, understanding but a little flabbergasted as we ... Read more »| 01 Feb 2009 -
InterviewsMagazine: A Second Read
The post-punk pioneers turned New Wave nearly-men reunite after almost 30 years apart this month, Gillian Watson asks Howard Devoto why now? Read more »| 29 Jan 2009