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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InterviewsPink to Punk: CHAI on NEOkawaii and their new LP
Prepare to embrace NEOkawaii, Japanese punk band CHAI's twist on the cultural ideology of kawaii Read more »| 08 Mar 2019 -
InterviewsTrials and Tribulations: Amanda Palmer on There Will Be No Intermission
Ahead of the release of her third solo record There Will Be No Intermission, we speak to Amanda Palmer about the pain, loss and tragedy of the last seven years Read more »| 06 Mar 2019 -
InterviewsDirty Pop: Self Esteem's Rebecca Taylor on Compliments Please
We speak to Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor about how her new solo pop project Self Esteem is propelling her into pop star queendom Read more »| 28 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsSnapped Ankles on Stunning Luxury and gentrification
Paddy Austin of Snapped Ankles tells us about how the gentrification of East London has influenced their new album Stunning Luxury, whilst giving us a masterclass in originality Read more »| 27 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsAlicja Tokarska of Double A-Side Records on Play It Like a Woman
Glasgow DIY label Double A-Side Records co-founder Alicja Tokarska tells us about their debut compilation, Play It Like a Woman, released to coincide with International Women's Day Read more »| 25 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsMothers' Kristine Leschper on Render Another Ugly Method
We speak to Mothers' Kristine Leschper about her creative process, touring while unwell and the themes behind the band's latest collection of songs, Render Another Ugly Method Read more »| 18 Feb 2019
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InterviewsRoute Master: James Yorkston on his new album
Eighteen years into a ferociously diverse career, James Yorkston returns to his solo roots for his most searingly personal album yet Read more »| 15 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsReunited Nations: Ladytron on their return
After an unplanned five-year hiatus, Ladytron were further apart from each other than ever – both musically and geographically. Now, they’re back to soundtrack our turbulent times Read more »| 12 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsSavage Mansion on debut album Revision Ballads
We speak to Craig Angus about his debut album as Savage Mansion, Revision Ballads, the Glasgow music scene and about not being complacent in trying times Read more »| 12 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsGirlpool on What Chaos Is Imaginary
With their third album, Girlpool come closer to the band they were always meant to be. Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad talk about growing into their creative selves, making their collaboration even stronger Read more »| 01 Feb 2019 -
InterviewsJohn Grant on Love is Magic and art in music
Following the release of his fourth solo album, Love is Magic, we talk art and music with John Grant Read more »| 25 Jan 2019 -
InterviewsAndrew Wasylyk on The Paralian
We talk to Andrew Wasylyk about his ambitious third solo-record The Paralian and his launch shows in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow Read more »| 25 Jan 2019 -
InterviewsBlood Red Shoes on reuniting for new album Get Tragic
We speak to Steven Ansell and Laura-Mary Carter of Blood Red Shoes about friendship, confidence and reconciliation ahead of the release of their fifth studio album, Get Tragic Read more »| 21 Jan 2019 -
Interviews
Lost Under Heaven on Love Hates What You Become
We speak to Ellery Roberts and Ebony Hoorn, aka Lost Under Heaven, who three years ago forecast global turbulence. Now, on their second LP Love Hates What You Become, they reckon with it Read more »| 18 Jan 2019 -
InterviewsThe Twilight Sad's James Graham on Scott Hutchison and It Won/t Be Like This All the Time
As they prepare to release their fifth studio album, It Won/t Be Like This All the Time, The Twilight Sad’s James Graham talks to The Skinny about one of the band’s most tumultuous and eventful years yet Read more »| 16 Jan 2019