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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InterviewsEdwin Organ on exploring modern masculinity
Pop? Experimental? Reclusive? An oddball? Electronic producer and performer Edwin Organ is cool with being all these things and more on his three EPs exploring men and masculinity Read more »| 06 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsSwampy Cello's Sarah McWhinney on her self-titled debut EP
We speak to Sarah McWhinney, aka Swampy Cello, about how observing rural life and bothy hopping around the north of Scotland helped inspire her debut EP Read more »| 05 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsThe Power of Free Love
Following their latest in a series of nominations for Scottish Album of the Year for 2018's Luxury Hits, we meet Free Love at their flat and part-time studio in Glasgow at the tail end of their biggest year as a band to date Read more »| 04 Nov 2019 -
InterviewsMalcolm Middleton on his new Human Don't Be Angry record
We talk to Malcolm Middleton about Guitar Variations, his latest album as Human Don't Be Angry, and get some hints of potential Arab Strap news for 2020 Read more »| 29 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsMaking Waves: The Ninth Wave on Infancy
Ahead of releasing the second part of their ambitious debut album Infancy, The Ninth Wave talk exploring new sounds, a dying music industry and why Glasgow is "fucking class" Read more »| 16 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsThe Vegan Leather on anxiety, escapism and their debut album
We chat to The Vegan Leather's Gianluca Bernacchi and Marie Collins about anxiety, escapism and their debut album, Poor Girls / Broken Boys Read more »| 16 Oct 2019
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InterviewsWeyes Blood on Titanic Rising and the climate crisis
Five months on from the release of her fourth album as Weyes Blood, we speak to Natalie Mering about Titanic Rising and the ongoing climate crisis Read more »| 15 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsAnna Meredith on creating her own worlds on FIBS
Following on from her 2016 SAY Award-winning album Varmints, we speak to Anna Meredith about telling lies and creating her own worlds on its follow-up, FIBS Read more »| 15 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsNever chasing your attention: The Yummy Fur interview
The Yummy Fur have quietly become one of Glasgow's most beloved bands despite releasing no music this century. Now, as a long-awaited compilation album means their best songs finally enter the streaming age, frontman John McKeown explains their endurance Read more »| 11 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsLights in the Dark: Last Night From Glasgow & Olive Grove
Last Night From Glasgow and Olive Grove artists Pocket Knife, Domiciles, Kohla, The Girl Who Cried Wolf, Lemon Drink, Moonsoup and Mt. Doubt discuss their upcoming gigs and releases Read more »| 09 Oct 2019 -
ClubsFloating Points on new album Crush
Sam Shepherd, aka Floating Points, talks us through his new album Crush and his upcoming live shows in collaboration with Hamill Industries Read more »| 08 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsSHHE's Su Shaw on creativity, change and identity
Now performing as SHHE, and on the verge of releasing her self-titled debut, Su Shaw talks about defying traditional expectations and pressures to pursue her individuality, how location has inspired her creativity and growing into your true identity Read more »| 03 Oct 2019 -
InterviewsOver the Rainbow: KAPUTT on Carnage Hall
KAPUTT's Cal Donnelly talks Judy Garland, Todd Rundgren and slowthai in anticipation of the Glasgow sextet's debut album, Carnage Hall Read more »| 26 Sep 2019 -
BooksRevision History: Tegan and Sara on High School
Tegan and Sara Quin discuss revisiting their school days for their new memoir and album Read more »| 25 Sep 2019 -
InterviewsWork-Life Balance: Sigrid interview
Ahead of her biggest UK tour in November, we talk to Sigrid about dropping out of college, working hard and staying grounded Read more »| 09 Sep 2019