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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InterviewsHen Hoose, The F-List and Popgirlz on their 2021 plans
Having recently set up POWA alongside Siobhan Wilson, Ashley Stein speaks to women-led projects Hen Hoose, The F-List and Popgirlz about their plans for 2021 Read more »| 05 Jan 2021 -
InterviewsIdlewild's Rod Jones on Whole Lotta Roadies
With the live industry remaining shuttered due to COVID-19, Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones has launched an ambitious project to support roadies – by lending them the spotlight Read more »| 10 Dec 2020 -
ClubsThe Skinny Q&A: Auntie Flo
In a year that saw clubbing cancelled for the vast majority, Glasgow-based producer and DJ Auntie Flo trained to become a sound therapist and launched his own 24-hour radio station, Ambient Flo. Here he takes part in our final Q&A of 2020 Read more »| 07 Dec 2020 -
InterviewsLove Music Hate Racism release The Beautiful Resistance
The Glasgow branch of the nationwide, events-based political campaign Love Music Hate Racism are releasing a compilation album, The Beautiful Resistance. We chat to some of the organisers and artists involved in its creation Read more »| 01 Dec 2020 -
InterviewsSound and Vision: A look at Cryptic's Sonic Bites series
With COVID-19 showing no sign of abating, Glasgow luminaries Cryptic are taking an ambitious new approach to live streams Read more »| 11 Nov 2020 -
InterviewsMaking Moves: Bemz and Kobi Onyame in conversation
As Bemz releases his The Saint of Lost Causes EP, Kobi Onyame chats to the Glasgow-based rapper about his life and musical journey up until now Read more »| 09 Nov 2020
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ClubsLuke Fowler and Vikki Morton introduce Sotto Voce
A collaboration between Glasgow gallery The Modern Institute and record label Redstone Press sees artists Luke Fowler and Vikki Morton come together for their first release as Sotto Voce. They tell us about the new project Read more »| 02 Nov 2020 -
InterviewsOn the Rise: NOVA on her incredible year
In the wake of her SAY Award victory and ahead of a performance at this year's virtual SAMAs ceremony, we chat to Scottish hip-hop's fastest rising star, NOVA Read more »| 02 Nov 2020 -
InterviewsThe Skinny Q&A: Aidan Moffat
Having surprised us last month with their first new music in 15 years, Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat tells us what inspires him, who he thinks is the worst and what makes him cry Read more »| 13 Oct 2020 -
InterviewsIKLAN's Timothy London and Law Holt on their debut album
Timothy London and Law Holt tell us about the trials and tribulations of releasing their debut album as IKLAN, which has been over three years in the making Read more »| 08 Oct 2020 -
ClubsFresh Focus: Loraine James on her new EP
Loraine James tells us about her latest release on Hyperdub and staying motivated throughout lockdown Read more »| 28 Sep 2020 -
InterviewsThe Skinny Q&A: Anna Meredith
Following her 2020 Mercury Prize nomination for new album FIBS, Anna Meredith takes some time out to tell us what she's been up to during lockdown, what scares her the most, and lets us in on a little secret Read more »| 14 Sep 2020 -
MusicFlip the Script: Overcoming Scottish music's toxic past
In a post-COVID world, could Scotland's music scene become safer and more inclusive for all? We speak to the Glasgow Accountability Network and Scottish Women Inventing Music who are working towards exactly that Read more »| 31 Aug 2020 -
InterviewsMercury Rising: Elisabeth Elektra on her debut album
After years spent honing her craft, Glasgow synth queen Elisabeth Elektra is finally ready to make her mission statement Read more »| 15 Apr 2020 -
InterviewsHoly Fuck's Graham Walsh on Deleter
After 15 years and five records, Holy Fuck have deconstructed their own DNA – and made their best album yet Read more »| 08 Apr 2020