Interviews

With TV on the Radio announcing a year-long hiatus this past month, guitarist Kyp Malone is afforded the time necessary to strike out on his own as Rain Machine. Some ten years in the making, Malone's stripped down alter ego pushes his inimitable voice to the forefront whilst eschewing the anthemic tendencies of his day job to produce a gentle and affecting debut. The Skinny patches in a call before the down-to-earth axeman embarks on an extensive stateside tour. Read more »

Bringing a whole new meaning to the term, 'keeping it in the family', Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are doing just that, to amazing effect... Read more »

The Skinny waxes with head Mountain Goat John Darnielle to talk ambition, God and Santa Claus Read more »

You might recognise Thavius Beck as Saul Williams' right hand man of recent years. This month he prepares to strike out on his own with a masterclass in rhyme and rhythm. Read more »

In the five years since they shook up British indie rock, Franz Ferdinand have become one of Scotland's established acts. But, as Alex Kapranos tells The Skinny, they've still got the hunger and the vision to change the game all over again Read more »

The Low Miffs and Malcolm Ross may not seem the perfect match, but as The Skinny finds out on the eve of their collaborative LP, they're really a match made in heaven Read more »