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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InterviewsLos Bitchos on their debut album and Scottish connections
As they prepare to release their long-awaited debut album, we catch up with Agustina Ruiz and Josefine Jonsson of London-based four-piece Los Bitchos to discuss their international influences and love affair with Scotland Read more »| 02 Feb 2022 -
InterviewsRule of Three: Ben Corrigan on the Excuse the Mess podcast
Ahead of releasing a stunning collection of music created as part of his Excuse the Mess podcast, we speak to composer and podcast creator Ben Corrigan Read more »| 01 Feb 2022 -
InterviewsAround the World: Amadou & Mariam interview
We speak with one half of Malian duo Amadou & Mariam about collaboration, and representing Mali on the world stage Read more »| 25 Jan 2022 -
InterviewsYard Act on their debut album and documenting modern Britain
As the accolades keep rolling in, we speak to James Smith, frontman of Leeds four-piece Yard Act, about the band’s debut album and documenting modern Britain Read more »| 18 Jan 2022 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Sacred Paws
Eilidh Rodgers and Rachel Aggs from Sacred Paws take on our Q&A this month where they let us in on a secret involving a fiddle Read more »| 12 Jan 2022 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Kobi Onyame
With a brand new album out now, former SAY Award nominee Kwame Barfour-Osei, aka Kobi Onyame, takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 26 Nov 2021
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InterviewsThe Skinny Q&A: Monorail's Stephen McRobbie
As frontman of The Pastels, Stephen McRobbie has been an integral part of Glasgow's musical DNA for decades. But an equally vital contribution to the scene is his record store Monorail Music, which he opened with Dep Downie in Kings Court in 2002 Read more »| 22 Nov 2021 -
InterviewsAnna B Savage on her debut album, A Common Turn
Ahead of her appearance at The Great Eastern in Edinburgh, we speak to Anna B Savage about her debut album, A Common Turn Read more »| 22 Nov 2021 -
TravelGlasgow Q&A: Radio Buena Vida
Suz O’Neill and David Fleming are the co-founders of community internet station Radio Buena Vida, currently celebrating its first year of broadcasting out of Govanhill record shop Some Great Reward Read more »| 17 Nov 2021 -
InterviewsCallum Easter on his new album System
One of Scotland's most beguiling artists, Callum Easter is back with a politically-charged, stylistically challenging new album Read more »| 10 Nov 2021 -
InterviewsLinzi Clark on her debut album All I Have Now
We catch up with rising Paisley talent Linzi Clark to discuss her debut album, All I Have Now Read more »| 02 Nov 2021 -
InterviewsMeet The Women Levelling Scottish Music's Playing Field
We chat to Tamara Schlesinger from Hen Hoose, Brat Coven and Uninvited about the rise of Scottish women in music: a post-lockdown grrrl power resurgence Read more »| 01 Nov 2021 -
InterviewsShifting 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 -
InterviewsSelf 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 -
InterviewsParquet 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