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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InterviewsSpandex Ballet: Barberos at Liverpool Music Week
Among those headlining this year's Liverpool Music Week are Deerhunter, Godspeed! You Black Emperor and HEALTH – but further down the billing there's plenty to get excited about locally, including three-pronged lycra-wearing noise rockers Barberos Read more »| 14 Oct 2015 -
InterviewsFalse Advertising on songcraft and self-sufficiency
With their self-released debut turning heads, Manchester noise-pop trio False Advertising explain how songcraft, and not attitude, is at the core of their DIY ethos Read more »| 14 Oct 2015 -
InterviewsKagoule on 'Urth', Earache and the Nottingham scene
Recovering in bed after a heavy session, Kagoule's Cai Burns describes Nottingham’s musical architecture, the knock-on effect of the newly built Rough Trade and how his band came to be signed by the city's premier heavy metal label Read more »| 12 Oct 2015 -
MusicOutblinker discuss their origins: Video interview
Glasgow psych five-piece Outblinker discuss their origins, the Glasgow music scene, and plans for their forthcoming debut album. Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
InterviewsJohn Grant reveals Grey Tickles, Black Pressure
He's survived addiction, depression, heartbreak, homophobic abuse, and a HIV-positive diagnosis. With a typically candid third album on the cards, are things finally looking up for John Grant? Read more »| 08 Oct 2015 -
InterviewsLow's Alan Sparhawk on Ones and Sixes
It's been a mere two years since we last heard from Low, but their swift return presents a more intense sound and a cerebral, mysterious theme. Alan Sparhawk examines the figures that make up Ones and Sixes Read more »| 06 Oct 2015
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InterviewsGet to Know... Fruit Bomb
Wave hello to effervescent pop-rockers Fruit Bomb, who introduce themselves ahead of their gig at The Deaf Institute this Friday (25 September) Read more »| 23 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsGet to Know... Menace Beach
Meet Menace Beach, Leeds' grunge-pop's finest, who'll be topping a bill of four fine northern bands at The Deaf Institute, Manchester this Friday (25 September) Read more »| 21 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsGet to Know... False Advertising
Meet False Advertising, Manchester's fiercely DIY trio who'll be appearing at The Deaf Institute on 25 Sep in a gig championed by Trof and The Skinny Read more »| 17 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsLiverpool Psych Fest: Sacred Bones Records interviewed
It's a prolific time for Brooklyn's Sacred Bones label; with some of the finest records of the year under their belts, and ahead of Liverpool Psych Fest (where they’ve co-curated a stage with Chile’s BYM label), we chat with general manager Taylor Brode Read more »| 17 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsNew Order's Stephen Morris talks Music Complete
A couple of years ago it seemed like New Order were no more. Yet here they are in 2015, with a re-calibrated line-up and an entirely new album – Music Complete – about to be released. The Skinny discusses presences, absences and techniques with the band Read more »| 16 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsGet to Know... Weirds
Meet Weirds, hypnotic psych-rockers from Leeds who will be playing at The Deaf Institute, Manchester on 25 Sep in a special gig supported by The Skinny Read more »| 15 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsGirl Band's Daniel Fox on Holding Hands With Jamie
Dublin’s Girl Band are not a girl band. Nor a rock band, or even a neo-grunge band. So what are they? Read more »| 10 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsWHITE rise from Kassidy and The Low Miffs' ashes
WHITE are a far more colourful band than the moniker might suggest. With just a couple of singles under their belt and former members of Kassidy and The Low Miffs in their number, just how have the Glasgow five-piece gelled? Read more »| 09 Sep 2015 -
InterviewsTom Araya on Repentless, fame, and Slayer's legacy
Frontman Tom Araya discusses the losses of Jeff Hanneman and Dave Lombardo, the breakdown of their relationship with Rick Rubin, and his uncomfortable relationship with their legacy Read more »| 07 Sep 2015