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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Interviews“Depression, alienation, sexual frustration, anger, violence, black comedy – Fat Goth has it all!"
As seasoned players from Dundee's alternative rock fraternity, Fat Goth aren't exactly shy of riffs on their startling second album, but they're not scared of rolling out the ballads either. Turns out they're taking sexy back Read more »| 07 Jan 2013 -
InterviewsTomahawk's Duane Denison talks Oddfellows
As Tomahawk return to the fray with album number four, guitarist Duane Denison accounts for the experimental rock supergroup's five year absence Read more »| 04 Jan 2013 -
InterviewsMiaoux Miaoux tackles January's singles pile
Requesting we keep the identities of the artists secret (“I’m going to try and guess”), Julian Corrie aka Miaoux Miaoux slips on his critic’s hat. “This reviewing gets harder as you go along,” he laughs. “I’m feeling my brain starting to melt a little..." Read more »| 03 Jan 2013 -
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This Is Bat Country: Jehst and Kashmere on Kingdom of Fear
As evidenced by the likes of EL-P, Death Grips and Quakers, 2012 was a particularly strong year for hip-hop. One album we felt deserved another look was Kingdom of Fear, a Hunter S. Thompson-inspired road movie soundtrack conceived by Jehst and Kashmere Read more »| 14 Dec 2012 -
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Fowl Play: Dam Mantle in interview
Glasgow has long been known for innovative, experimental electronic music, with no shortage of bands and producers. With a new record on Gold Panda's Notown label and a host of future projects up his sleeve, Dam Mantle is leading the pack Read more »| 10 Dec 2012 -
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The Fence Connection: Randolph's Leap recap a year of working with their heroes
As an eventful 2012 winds down, we get acquainted with Adam Ross of indie-folk ensemble Randolph’s Leap to discuss albums, 'proper' albums, and the perks of Fence patronage. Read more »| 10 Dec 2012
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Last Shop Standing: The State Of Independents
The humble record shop has had a tough time of it these past few years. But when author Graham Jones and director Pip Piper began to document the current landscape for their Last Shop Standing project, they found heartening signs of recovery Read more »| 04 Dec 2012 -
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Duglas T. Stewart on what it means to be a BMX Bandit
Scottish indie legend Duglas T. Stewart speaks about his 26 year career as frontman of BMX Bandits, their conceptual new LP and the film about the band Kurt Cobain wanted to join Read more »| 23 Nov 2012 -
InterviewsSoundgarden – Past, Present, and Future
On the day their comeback album is released in the UK, Soundgarden's Ben Shepherd gives The Skinny an insider's view of the Seattle legends' story so far, with a few surprise guest questions along the way Read more »| 12 Nov 2012 -
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John Paul Jones talks touring with Supersilent and the possibility of reconvening Them Crooked Vultures
The subject of Led Zeppelin's new concert documentary might be impossible to ignore, but this month John Paul Jones bids farewell to the past and looks forward to an impending tour with Norwegian improv group Supersilent... Read more »| 09 Nov 2012 -
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Distance and Meaning: Jacob Bannon explains the cult of Converge
Converge's Jacob Bannon explains why, the older they get, the heavier the Massachusetts hardcore kings become Read more »| 06 Nov 2012 -
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The Seer Returns: Michael Gira on Swans' ever-evolving live show
Michael Gira explains why Swans will always be a work in progress Read more »| 05 Nov 2012 -
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Buck 65: “They all thought that I had completely lost my mind...”
After enduring a year of hell, rapper Buck 65 is back on tour, and preparing a new album of cold electronic beats and surreal, Dadaist lyrics. Read more »| 05 Nov 2012 -
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Alive in the Superunknown: Soundgarden chart their unlikely return and the making of 'King Animal'
As Soundgarden prepare to deliver their first studio album in 16 years, the Seattle titans explain how they found a road back Read more »| 02 Nov 2012 -
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No Division: Chuck Ragan on The Revival Tour
Now in its fifth year, Hot Water Music's Chuck Ragan explains The Revival Tour's communal power Read more »| 02 Nov 2012