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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InterviewsThe Pitfalls of Perfection: Deafheaven on Sunbather
In the depths of a Glasgow basement, Deafheaven's George Clarke and Kerry McCoy deconstruct their band's lush and entirely listenable(!) take on black metal Read more »| 07 Jun 2013 -
InterviewsNomadic producer Gold Panda reveals Half of Where You Live
To currently Berlin-based producer Gold Panda, the success of his debut LP Lucky Shiner came as a shock. He tells us how embracing his previous struggles – and travelling the world – has fed into his kaleidoscopic new album, Half of Where You Live Read more »| 06 Jun 2013 -
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Toro y Moi talks Arthur Russell and astral jazz
Over the course of three albums, Chaz Bundick – or Toro y Moi – has revealed himself as something of an anorak, drawing on everything from house to R'n'B. He talks to us about Arthur Russell and astral jazz, and bemoans our lack of modern-day pop auteurs Read more »| 04 Jun 2013 -
Interviews5:14 Revisited: Malcolm Middleton reflects on his debut solo album
One time Arab Strap man Malcolm Middleton speaks about the re-release of his debut album, his ever maturing muse and falling foul of the Mayor of Falkirk Read more »| 03 Jun 2013 -
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"I was lost in the dark" – Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme in interview
As Queens of the Stone Age purge their doubts with the most serious album of their career, Josh Homme stops to count his midgets Read more »| 03 Jun 2013 -
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Camera Obscura's Carey Lander on Desire Lines
As Camera Obscura ready the release of fifth album Desire Lines, we distract Carey Lander from band practice to discuss old friendships and new directions Read more »| 03 Jun 2013
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InterviewsSummit Special: An Interview with Stephen Pastel
With a new album imminent, we chat to Stephen McRobbie of The Pastels about the record’s long history, and the band’s future Read more »| 14 May 2013 -
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Go Team: The Jeffrey Lewis & Peter Stampfel Band
Beloved songwriter and comic book artist Jeffrey Lewis drops in to Chorlton Arts Festival with new buddy and Holy Modal Rounders founder Peter Stampfel. In between recording their new album, the two swapped emails with The Skinny Read more »| 13 May 2013 -
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New Old Space: Mount Eerie's Phil Elverum in interview
Mount Eerie's Phil Elverum talks navigating nature – human and otherwise – in a bit-rate world Read more »| 08 May 2013 -
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Post-Everything: Mount Kimbie's Kai Campos talks life beyond 'post-dubstep'
Newly signed to Warp and ready to release their staggeringly diverse second album, Mount Kimbie's Kai Campos discusses their myriad influences and creative recording techniques Read more »| 03 May 2013 -
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John Grant Interviewed: “I was angry when I wrote Pale Green Ghosts”
Lauded singer-songwriter John Grant discusses fear, loathing and his remarkable new album Read more »| 02 May 2013 -
Interviews...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead pan for gold
Nursing epic hangovers from the night before, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead's Jason Reece and Jamie Miller debate whether they need pure punk rock or "a modern day Phil Collins" to take the pain away Read more »| 01 May 2013 -
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Death, Theft, and Four-Eyed Freaks: 25 Years of Mudhoney
As influential Seattle legends Mudhoney see in their silver anniversary, Melvins frontman Buzz Osborne grills Mark Arm on stealing from other bands, how best to use the internet, and his own ultimate demise Read more »| 30 Apr 2013 -
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Dan Croll: Going Somewhere
With Burt Bacharach and Brian Wilson among his idols, Liverpool's Dan Croll is setting the bar pretty high for himself – but y'know what? He's not doing a bad job of rising to the occasion Read more »| 30 Apr 2013 -
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Savages' Jehnny Beth on their fearless debut
Technology may make us feel safe but it could be lost in the blink of an eye. Are you ready to turn Savage? Jehnny Beth lays out a very particular manifesto Read more »| 29 Apr 2013