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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InterviewsSouls of Mischief: In Full Gear
Whether performing as half of the Hieroglyphics collective or striking out on their own, Oakland hip-hop foursome Souls of Mischief are living proof that sometimes you can’t spoil a good thing. But introducing acclaimed producer Prince Paul to the mix pushed them into new territory, explain MCs Tajai and Phesto. Read more »| 26 Jan 2010 -
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Time to Unwind
From the ashes of Aereogramme, Craig B and Iain Cook return this month as The Unwinding Hours, a sedate, late-night counterpart to their former day job. Read more »| 26 Jan 2010 -
InterviewsHomework: We Should Not Regress
Edinburgh-based quartet Homework have been lighting up the capital with their jittering ADD art-rock in recent months, bagging a slot at T In The Park and making noise with their sought after debut EP in the process. A critical year awaits. Read more »| 08 Jan 2010 -
InterviewsGrounds for Divorce
Uncompromising and inspired they may be, but something tells us that Divorce's incessant gigging is holding back one hell of an album. Read more »| 05 Jan 2010 -
InterviewsJulian Casablancas: Vision of Division
With The Strokes seemingly more fragmented than ever and their long-awaited fourth album shrouded in uncertainty, frontman Julian Casablancas talks us through his own solo project and attempts to shed some light on the situation. Read more »| 05 Jan 2010 -
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Regarding Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins has come a long way in his 30 year career thus far. From fronting one of the most important bands of the 1980s — Black Flag — to hi... Read more »| 05 Jan 2010
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Kraftwerk - The Catalogue
Self-styled Man Machine Milo McLaughlin delves into The Catalogue, a box set of eight remastered versions of classic Kraftwerk albums from 1975's Autobahn to 2003's Tour De France Soundtracks. As a body of work, it's the ultimate celebration of their 40th Anniversary. Read more »| 05 Jan 2010 -
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Dark Side of the Falco
Two years after dropping their debut album into the musical ring, Future of the Left returned for round two last year with the brilliant Travels With Myself and Another. Andrew Falkous came out fighting (eventually) to take on writer’s block, success haters and pin-dick journalists, The Skinny steps up to referee before they hit King Tut's this month. Read more »| 01 Jan 2010 -
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A Roadmap For New Bands In 2010
Greg Kane is a musician (one half of pop-soul duo Hue and Cry), and an expert on digital content production. As a board member of the newly established Scottish Music Industry Association, here he offers guidelines to musicians on how to maximise their chances of success. Read more »| 01 Jan 2010 -
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State of Play: An Economist's Overview of the Music Industry
Will Page is an influential music industry economist. As head of economics for the UK's PRS for Music collection agency, he's principally concerned with representing and researching on behalf of UK artists. At the start of a new decade, he gives his take on the forces at play. Read more »| 01 Jan 2010 -
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The Slew: Decks, Drums and Rock & Roll
Kid Koala’s new project is a collaboration with DJ Dynomite D and Wolfmother's former rhythm section, fusing epically heavy classic rock and deft, original takes on scratch DJing. Here comes The Slew.+ Read more »| 16 Dec 2009 -
InterviewsWhen Vultures Circle
From the belly of the rock world's most anticipated meeting of minds since Dio danced with Sabbath, former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones reveals the genesis, the chemistry and the future of Them Crooked Vultures. Read more »| 10 Dec 2009 -
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Portishead's Geoff Barrow Gets His BEAK> On
Already loaded with his own label, some band called Portishead and a number of other recording personas, surely the last thing Geoff Barrow needs is another creative outlet? BEAK> says no. Read more »| 07 Dec 2009 -
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My 2009, by Alison Mosshart
After tasting success with her "day job" last year, Alison Mosshart of The Kills and The Dead Weather tells The Skinny how 2009 was for her... Read more »| 03 Dec 2009 -
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Holy Mountain: It's Only Doom 'n' Roll
Holy Mountain are a Glasgow-based duo whose bluesy, sludgy sonic assault and daring live performances are currently wrecking ears around Glasgow and beyond. As the band's first year together draws to a close, The Skinny grabs a few words with messrs Flett and McGlone to hear the story so far. Read more »| 30 Nov 2009