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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InterviewsHome Comforts: Wooden Shjips' Ripley Johnson on Back to Land
If previous album West was a story of outward-looking horizons, then Wooden Shjips’ follow-up Back to Land retreats to the familiar – and there’s nothing wrong with that, argues Ripley Johnson Read more »| 31 Oct 2013 -
InterviewsPublic Service Broadcasting's J. Willgoose Esq in interview
With a DVD of debut album Inform – Educate – Entertain due shortly, J. Willgoose Esq discusses Public Service Broadcasting’s sounds and vision, and ponders their history-steeped style’s future Read more »| 30 Oct 2013 -
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Living in Phantasy Land: Connan Mockasin unveils Caramel
New Zealand's psychedelic son returns with Caramel, transferring his interest from dolphins to humans, and creating pop music on a whole other plane Read more »| 30 Oct 2013 -
InterviewsIndustrious Resolution: Spencer Krug moves on with Moonface
Taming mercurial impulses with a solo piano record, Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown alumnus Spencer Krug finds grace in simplicity Read more »| 30 Oct 2013 -
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Captured in Sound: James Harrar on Cinema Soloriens
As his Cinema Soloriens project comes to Liverpool this month, former silent film maker James Harrar celebrates 20 years of collaboration with Sun Ra Arkestra’s Marshall Allen Read more »| 30 Oct 2013 -
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Raising the Standards: Introducing MiSTOA POLTSA
Their live shows are chaotic and they're constantly broke, but Manchester trio MiSTOA POLTSA explain why neither they nor their contemporaries are simply pissing about Read more »| 29 Oct 2013
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The Stolen Breath of Things: Daedelus on 'Drown Out'
Alfred 'Daedelus' Darlington tells us how grief inspired his new album, examines the dangers of 'press-play' electronic music and gives some insights into the roots of the LA beat scene Read more »| 11 Oct 2013 -
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The Last Word: John Lydon talks PiL, politics and the re-packaging of punk
With his attention now fully on a rejuvenated Public Image Ltd, John Lydon explains why he’s happier than ever making music, and why he’s done with the Sex Pistols Read more »| 10 Oct 2013 -
InterviewsIn Hindsight: Ben Deily explores The Lemonheads' punk origins
As The Lemonheads prepare their earliest recordings for a new lease of life, formerly estranged co-founder Ben Deily revisits the Boston band's punk origins Read more »| 07 Oct 2013 -
InterviewsDuet: Everything Everything vs Dutch Uncles
As they prepare to head out on tour together, Everything Everything and Dutch Uncles have a meeting of minds about arena experiences, songcraft and when to say 'I love you' Read more »| 07 Oct 2013 -
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Never Let Me Go: Daughter's Elena Tonra in interview
As Daughter explore America's Deep South for the first time, founder Elena Tonra stops to ponder why they're connecting with listeners far and wide Read more »| 04 Oct 2013 -
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These New Puritans’ Jack Barnett recaps Field of Reeds
Ahead of this month’s tour, we talk to These New Puritans’ Jack Barnett about their visionary, Elton-praised third album Field of Reeds Read more »| 04 Oct 2013 -
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A Different Animal: Soundgarden's Ben Shepherd reveals In Deep Owl
As HBS, Soundgarden’s Ben Shepherd sneaks under the wire with a diverse collection of haunting folk ballads and kaleidoscopic psych rock. He explains why he kept us waiting Read more »| 02 Oct 2013 -
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Nicolas Jaar explores his DARKSIDE
Genre-defying prodigy Nicolas Jaar has teamed up with guitarist Dave Harrington for an ambitious project that throws elements of rock's outer limits into Jaar's potent mix of jazz, house and ambient. We discuss their venture into the DARKSIDE Read more »| 02 Oct 2013 -
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Scottish labels and promoters unite for The Pleasance Sessions
This month sees the unveiling of The Pleasance Sessions, a multidisciplinary festival which unites independent Scottish labels and promoters for a fortnight of music, comedy and spoken word on Edinburgh University's campus. We speak to some of the players Read more »| 02 Oct 2013