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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InterviewsEdinburgh Festivals 2016: A Map of the Music
The Skinny ploughs through the Fringe programme so you don't have to. Our guide to August's musical happenings, with commentary from some of the players Read more »| 26 Jul 2016 -
InterviewsTimeless Melody: Blossoms on their debut album
Stockport's Blossoms are a guitar band in the classic British mould, with a hard-touring work ethic that's won them the adoration of millennials and Britpop survivors alike. Frontman Tom Ogden tells us more ahead of their debut album Read more »| 26 Jul 2016 -
InterviewsDJ Shadow on tech, El-P and The Mountain Will Fall
Master sampler DJ Shadow talks The Skinny through technical theatrics, Run the Jewels' inspirational power and the importance of keeping it fresh Read more »| 12 Jul 2016 -
Interviews
Hot Topics: The Julie Ruin's Kathleen Hanna
With her health restored, Kathleen Hanna spoke to us about the return of The Julie Ruin. But with our interview taking place just days after the tragic events in Orlando, and the outcry over the Brock Turner sentencing, music was – for once – sidelined Read more »| 07 Jul 2016 -
Interviews
Almost Gold: Introducing The Lapelles
The Lapelles are five hard-working youngsters from East Kilbride who are already commanding the attention of London's music industry. We retrace their appeal to a certain new town mentality Read more »| 01 Jul 2016 -
Music
The SAY Award 2016: For Whom the Bell Tolls
The fifth annual SAY Award may have left Glasgow for a new home in Paisley, but this year's show was as fun and eclectic as ever. We survey the night and speak to its victor Read more »| 30 Jun 2016
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InterviewsBe Charlotte: Dundee's new pop revolutionary
It's a long way from Dundee to Austin, Texas, but that's just one career milestone that Charlotte Brimner has already taken in her stride. We talk to the inn... Read more »| 29 Jun 2016 -
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EU & Me: Mogwai, Wolf Alice and more on Brexit
What could the outcome of next week's referendum mean for your favourite bands? Mogwai, Frightened Rabbit, Wolf Alice and Public Service Broadcasting weigh in on the vote that determines your future in the European Union Read more »| 16 Jun 2016 -
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De La Soul's Posdnuos unveils And the Anonymous Nobody
Before their whistle-stop UK tour this month, De La Soul's Posdnuos reminisces on discovering rap in his youth, the secret to the group’s endurance and Kickstarting their first full album since 2004. Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
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Evolve or Die: Parquet Courts interviewed
After ambitious experiments and "vitriolic" reviews, Parquet Courts aren't about your approval. Austin Brown tells The Skinny about the band's push for progress. Read more »| 06 Jun 2016 -
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Raised by Wolves: Introducing Kaspar Hauser
When is a goth band not a goth band? We meet Glasgow’s Kaspar Hauser in an attempt to find out. Read more »| 03 Jun 2016 -
Festivals
XpoNorth: Lional on swapping Inverness for LA
Lional recently left the Highland capital to play shows in the Californian sunshine. But how did they manage it? By making their name at XPo North, of course Read more »| 02 Jun 2016 -
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Recall of the Wild: Wolf Parade return
As Wolf Parade return from hiatus with a new EP and their first live shows in five years, Dan Boeckner gives us the lowdown on reunions, ghost-hunting and im... Read more »| 02 Jun 2016 -
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All The Right Moves: Kate Jackson interviewed
Nearly a decade after The Long Blondes split, Kate Jackson's solo debut is an accomplished and ambitious furthering of her artistic vision. She tells us why the time was right to start making music again Read more »| 01 Jun 2016 -
Interviews
The Ever New: Introducing WOMPS
Ahead of an appearance at Brew at the Bog, Glasgow duo WOMPS look forward to dropping their debut in June, and reflect on their fertile collaboration, recording with Steve Albini, and shaking off labels Read more »| 31 May 2016