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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InterviewsThis Is Bat Country: Jehst and Kashmere on Kingdom of Fear
As evidenced by the likes of EL-P, Death Grips and Quakers, 2012 was a particularly strong year for hip-hop. One album we felt deserved another look was Kingdom of Fear, a Hunter S. Thompson-inspired road movie soundtrack conceived by Jehst and Kashmere Read more »| 14 Dec 2012 -
InterviewsFowl Play: Dam Mantle in interview
Glasgow has long been known for innovative, experimental electronic music, with no shortage of bands and producers. With a new record on Gold Panda's Notown label and a host of future projects up his sleeve, Dam Mantle is leading the pack Read more »| 10 Dec 2012 -
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The Fence Connection: Randolph's Leap recap a year of working with their heroes
As an eventful 2012 winds down, we get acquainted with Adam Ross of indie-folk ensemble Randolph’s Leap to discuss albums, 'proper' albums, and the perks of Fence patronage. Read more »| 10 Dec 2012 -
InterviewsLast Shop Standing: The State Of Independents
The humble record shop has had a tough time of it these past few years. But when author Graham Jones and director Pip Piper began to document the current landscape for their Last Shop Standing project, they found heartening signs of recovery Read more »| 04 Dec 2012 -
InterviewsDuglas T. Stewart on what it means to be a BMX Bandit
Scottish indie legend Duglas T. Stewart speaks about his 26 year career as frontman of BMX Bandits, their conceptual new LP and the film about the band Kurt Cobain wanted to join Read more »| 23 Nov 2012 -
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Soundgarden – Past, Present, and Future
On the day their comeback album is released in the UK, Soundgarden's Ben Shepherd gives The Skinny an insider's view of the Seattle legends' story so far, with a few surprise guest questions along the way Read more »| 12 Nov 2012
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John Paul Jones talks touring with Supersilent and the possibility of reconvening Them Crooked Vultures
The subject of Led Zeppelin's new concert documentary might be impossible to ignore, but this month John Paul Jones bids farewell to the past and looks forward to an impending tour with Norwegian improv group Supersilent... Read more »| 09 Nov 2012 -
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Distance and Meaning: Jacob Bannon explains the cult of Converge
Converge's Jacob Bannon explains why, the older they get, the heavier the Massachusetts hardcore kings become Read more »| 06 Nov 2012 -
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The Seer Returns: Michael Gira on Swans' ever-evolving live show
Michael Gira explains why Swans will always be a work in progress Read more »| 05 Nov 2012 -
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Buck 65: “They all thought that I had completely lost my mind...”
After enduring a year of hell, rapper Buck 65 is back on tour, and preparing a new album of cold electronic beats and surreal, Dadaist lyrics. Read more »| 05 Nov 2012 -
InterviewsAlive in the Superunknown: Soundgarden chart their unlikely return and the making of 'King Animal'
As Soundgarden prepare to deliver their first studio album in 16 years, the Seattle titans explain how they found a road back Read more »| 02 Nov 2012 -
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No Division: Chuck Ragan on The Revival Tour
Now in its fifth year, Hot Water Music's Chuck Ragan explains The Revival Tour's communal power Read more »| 02 Nov 2012 -
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Season of the Witch: Rob Zombie's co-headling tour with Marilyn Manson comes to Scotland
With a new feature film and a giant stage production headed for these shores, Rob Zombie talks The Lords of Salem and the touring buddy who wants to kick his ass Read more »| 31 Oct 2012 -
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Deftones frontman Chino Moreno talks survival and Koi No Yokan
Having tapped another rich vein with seventh album Koi No Yokan, frontman Chino Moreno explains how Deftones found a way to become lifers Read more »| 30 Oct 2012 -
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Everybody Hz: Josh Dibb on his return to Animal Collective
Having returned to the fray after sitting out on 2009’s Merriweather Post Pavilion, Josh Dibb of Animal Collective talks about the band’s rejuvenation, their melancholic homecoming and how this time they’re inviting everyone to the party Read more »| 30 Oct 2012