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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InterviewsMore Than Conscious: Akala on Hip Hop and Beyond
London rapper Akala is increasingly known for writing books, appearing on Question Time and lecturing on Shakespeare. Ahead of his performance at Doune the Rabbit Hole, he assures The Skinny that making world-changing music is still his first love Read more »| 01 Jun 2018 -
InterviewsDeclan Welsh on how politics influences his songwriting
Ahead of the release of the debut EP from Declan Welsh & The Decadent West, we speak to the group's frontman about the inextricable links between politics and his songwriting Read more »| 30 May 2018 -
InterviewsVital Idles on debut album Left Hand
We catch up with Ruari MacLean and Nick Lynch of Glasgow four-piece Vital Idles to talk about Glasgow, Billy Idol and recording their debut album Left Hand Read more »| 30 May 2018 -
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Apostille's Michael Kasparis on Choose Life
We speak to Night School Records founder Michael Kasparis about Trainspotting, George Michael and his latest solo record Choose Life under his Apostille moniker Read more »| 29 May 2018 -
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Louis Abbott on Vox Liminis' Distant Voices project
We speak to Admiral Fallow's Louis Abbott about new collaborative project Distant Voices which looks at creativity in music to help overcome issues that surround the criminal justice system in Scotland Read more »| 21 May 2018 -
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CHVRCHES on new album Love Is Dead
Ahead of a busy summer schedule, we speak with Lauren Mayberry and Martin Doherty, two thirds of Glasgow synth pop trio CHVRCHES, about latest album Love Is Dead, recording in America and Girls Rock Glasgow Read more »| 21 May 2018
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InterviewsModern Studies on soaring new album Welcome Strangers
We speak to Modern Studies' Emily Scott and Rob St. John about their latest album, Welcome Strangers Read more »| 15 May 2018 -
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Tracyanne Campbell on Camera Obscura and working with Crybaby
We speak to Tracyanne Campbell about the tragic circumstances surrounding Camera Obscura's hiatus, leading to new creative ambitions in Tracyanne & Danny with Crybaby's Danny Coughlan Read more »| 15 May 2018 -
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Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert on Here Lies the Body
We talk to Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert about childhood holidays to Blackpool, feminism and road trips ahead of their debut album together, Here Lies the Body Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
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Beach House's Victoria Legrand on new album 7
As Beach House return with their seventh album, one half of the Baltimore duo, Victoria Legrand explains their decision to change up their writing and recording process after 14 years of working together Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
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Phoebe Bridgers on Stranger in the Alps and sexism in music
We speak to Phoebe Bridgers about her stunning debut album Stranger in the Alps, her many influences and sexism in music Read more »| 27 Apr 2018 -
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Hip Hop Academic: Dave Hook on Solareye's new album
Best known as the frontman of hip-hop sextet Stanley Odd, Solareye is going solo for his latest project. We chat to him about politics, prison rap, expressing identity and his hip-hop PhD Read more »| 23 Apr 2018 -
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Yo La Tengo on There's a Riot Going On
For more than three decades, Yo La Tengo have defied expectations and stayed true to themselves. Bassist James McNew talks us through There’s a Riot Going On, their most ambitious LP yet Read more »| 23 Apr 2018 -
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Half Waif on new album Lavender
Personal apocalypses run through Nandi Rose Plunkett’s new album, but Half Waif also offers a collective sense of comfort to hold in the darkest of times Read more »| 19 Apr 2018 -
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We Deserve Love: Arcade Fire on defying backlash
After years spent untouchable at the top, Montreal's indie rock royalty saw the tide turn against them last summer. Will Butler discusses their arena bid to reclaim their crown Read more »| 13 Apr 2018