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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InterviewsDan Deacon on new album Mystic Familiar
We chat to Dan Deacon about gaming, self-care, and the interplay of humanity and nature that can be found on his fifth album, Mystic Familiar Read more »| 28 Jan 2020 -
InterviewsUnapologetically Me: Isobel Campbell on her new album
Isobel Campbell is moving on from label woes and legal struggles, from Belle & Sebastian and Mark Lanegan, finally releasing her first solo album in 14 years. She talks about her recent turmoil and finding peace in mindfulness Read more »| 20 Jan 2020 -
ClubsDance Dance Revolution: The 2010s in Scottish Clubbing
As we enter a new decade, we look back on the last 10 years of Scotland's electronic music and club scene, with help from Optimo's Keith McIvor and Jonnie Wilkes, and Huntleys + Palmers' Andrew Thomson Read more »| 06 Jan 2020 -
InterviewsDance Moves: Rachel Alice Johnson on Kohla
We speak to Rachel Alice Johnson, aka Kohla, about choreography, honesty, her new single and ambitious live debut Read more »| 11 Dec 2019 -
InterviewsLost Map's Starz in Their Eyes
Ahead of walking through Kelly Matthews' famous Starz In Their Eyes curtains, we get some hints at who the likes of Pictish Trail and Modern Studies are going to be this December Read more »| 10 Dec 2019 -
InterviewsJoesef on making a connection with his debut EP
Scotland’s next hope for pop superstardom, Joesef talks humble beginnings, connecting with listeners, and the importance of honesty Read more »| 03 Dec 2019
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InterviewsSKOOP rapper Tzusan on debut album Babau
We chat to SKOOP Records' co-founder Tzusan about sci-fi, sampling, and loads and loads of egg boxes Read more »| 13 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsOptimo, Night School and Green Door on Free Love
We speak to three people who have helped shape Free Love's career from their formation through their days as Happy Meals to their reinvention as Free Love Read more »| 11 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsCloth's Rachael and Paul Swinton on their self-titled debut
Twins and close collaborators Rachael and Paul Swinton discuss the stark, elegant and haunting debut record from their band, Cloth Read more »| 08 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsRedemption Arc: Fat White Family's Lias Saoudi interviewed
With the future of Fat White Family in the balance after a drug-fuelled implosion three years ago, Lias Saoudi snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with searing new album Serfs Up! Ahead of a November tour, he reflects upon a turbulent journey Read more »| 07 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsEdwin Organ on exploring modern masculinity
Pop? Experimental? Reclusive? An oddball? Electronic producer and performer Edwin Organ is cool with being all these things and more on his three EPs exploring men and masculinity Read more »| 06 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsSwampy Cello's Sarah McWhinney on her self-titled debut EP
We speak to Sarah McWhinney, aka Swampy Cello, about how observing rural life and bothy hopping around the north of Scotland helped inspire her debut EP Read more »| 05 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsThe Power of Free Love
Following their latest in a series of nominations for Scottish Album of the Year for 2018's Luxury Hits, we meet Free Love at their flat and part-time studio in Glasgow at the tail end of their biggest year as a band to date Read more »| 04 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsMalcolm Middleton on his new Human Don't Be Angry record
We talk to Malcolm Middleton about Guitar Variations, his latest album as Human Don't Be Angry, and get some hints of potential Arab Strap news for 2020 Read more »| 29 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsMaking Waves: The Ninth Wave on Infancy
Ahead of releasing the second part of their ambitious debut album Infancy, The Ninth Wave talk exploring new sounds, a dying music industry and why Glasgow is "fucking class" Read more »| 16 Oct 2019