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
Shifting Perspectives: Mykki Blanco on theatricality and vulnerability
Ahead of their upcoming tour, we speak to Mykki Blanco about the importance of vulnerability in their art and the theatricality of their live show Read more »| 28 Oct 2021 -
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Self Esteem's Rebecca Lucy Taylor on Prioritise Pleasure
We chat to Rebecca Lucy Taylor about Prioritise Pleasure, her second album as Self Esteem, and discuss the importance of being listened to as a woman in music Read more »| 20 Oct 2021 -
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Parquet Courts' Sean Yeaton on Sympathy for Life
A year later than scheduled, Parquet Courts’ dance-driven new album is the post-pandemic club record we need Read more »| 18 Oct 2021 -
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Colouring Sound: Lomond Campbell on LŪP
With his LŪP album picked up by One Little Independent Records for a physical release, we learn more about Lomond Campbell's intricate tape looping machine Read more »| 13 Oct 2021 -
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The Skinny On... AiiTee
With her debut record Love Don't Fall now shortlisted for the 2021 SAY Award, Emma Aikamhenze – aka AiiTee (pronounced 'Aye-T') – takes on our monthly Q&A Read more »| 07 Oct 2021 -
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Give and Take: Norwich post-punks Sink Ya Teeth
Norwich post-punk electro-funk duo Sink Ya Teeth are finally getting to share their pre-pandemic album with the world – we catch up with them ahead of two Scottish dates Read more »| 05 Oct 2021
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Honeyblood's Stina Tweeddale on her new creative project
We catch up with Honeyblood's Stina Tweeddale to chat about how the past year and a half has led to her new creative project under the moniker Stina Marie Claire Read more »| 21 Sep 2021 -
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Hamish Hawk on the abstract imagery of Heavy Elevator
As he prepares to release his boundary-pushing new record, Hamish Hawk discusses performativity, esoteric lyrics and the journey of songwriting Read more »| 13 Sep 2021 -
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The Skinny On... Bemz
Jubemi Iyiku, the Glasgow-based Ayrshire rapper who performs under the moniker Bemz, takes on our Q&A this month ahead of his headline show at SWG3's Poetry Club Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
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Dr. Martens Celebrate Edinburgh's Music Scene
We highlight four of the people who have managed to keep Edinburgh's music scene alive in spite of a global pandemic Read more »| 02 Sep 2021 -
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Saddle Up: Indigo De Souza on Any Shape You Take
New Saddle Creek signee Indigo De Souza tells us about crowdsourcing screams for her new album, Any Shape You Take, and recording at Sylvan Esso's studio Read more »| 25 Aug 2021 -
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CHVRCHES on their new album Screen Violence
From LA to Scotland, we chat to CHVRCHES ahead of the release of their fourth studio album, Screen Violence Read more »| 23 Aug 2021 -
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Edinburgh's swim school on their new EP
Edinburgh four-piece swim school talk new beginnings, mental health and finding the lyrical sweet spot between cryptic and candid Read more »| 17 Aug 2021 -
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The Skinny On... Carla J. Easton
Ahead of her upcoming live performance at Summerhall this month, Carla J. Easton tells us why she'll never forgive George Lucas, and what made her vomit on 27 June Read more »| 11 Aug 2021 -
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The Political Polymath: Kapil Seshasayee interview
On his scintillating debut, Kapil Seshasayee confronted the horrors of India’s caste system. Now, he’s turning his fire on Bollywood bigotry Read more »| 10 Aug 2021