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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InterviewsScottish Wind, Scottish Rain: Frightened Rabbit's Highland Tour
As Scott Hutchison and co approach recording their fourth album, their first for a major label, the band opted for the road less travelled to preview new material. The Skinny caught up with them for a few drams on their Highland excursion Read more »| 02 May 2012 -
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The Afghan Whigs: "We stayed true to ourselves; always walked our own line"
As the reunited Afghan Whigs prepare to take the stage for the first time in 13 years, a reflective Greg Dulli offers an album by album guide to the inimitable soul rockers’ catalogue. Read more »| 01 May 2012 -
InterviewsFrench Wives: The Inbetweeners
Fifteen months in the making, French Wives release their debut Dream of the Inbetween later this month. “I’m sure the thought’s crossed all our minds already,” ponders frontman Stuart Dougan. “‘What if people don’t like it…?’” Read more »| 01 May 2012 -
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New Order: “Hooky’s not spoken to us in God knows how many years”
New Order’s Stephen Morris explains the Salford legends’ resurgence, their unfinished record, and why he couldn’t find a steady job anywhere else. Read more »| 26 Apr 2012 -
InterviewsMastodon: "Record Store Day is about remembering your roots"
As the clock struck midnight on Record Store Day 2012, we talked to Mastodon's Bill Kelliher about the importance of the occasion and the band's split single with Feist Read more »| 21 Apr 2012 -
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Scottish Album of the Year Award Longlist announced
Today the Scottish Music Industry announced its Longlist for the inaugural Scottish Album of the Year Award. Selected from a comprehensive list of 2011's hom... Read more »| 12 Apr 2012
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Miaoux Miaoux: "I’m obsessed with writing perfect pop songs"
Recently signed to Chemikal Underground, 'indie-tronic' producer Julian Corrie aka Miaoux Miaoux discusses his initial fear of Glasgow and why he believes in happy coincidences Read more »| 11 Apr 2012 -
InterviewsFence Records' Seamus Fogarty: "I just do whatever, even if it doesn't pay the bills!"
Seamus Fogarty is a talented guy, and a great drinking buddy, as The Skinny found out one Saturday in London Read more »| 10 Apr 2012 -
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Malcolm Middleton talks Human Don't Be Angry: "The less lyrics and singing for me just now, the better"
Malcolm Middleton explains the premise behind his Human Don't Be Angry alter-ego and the lengths he'll go to have a bit of fun Read more »| 05 Apr 2012 -
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The Singing Detective: Murdering Songs, Reviving Television
Following its resurrection on BBC4, Trembling Bells' Alex Neilson speaks in praise of The Singing Detective Read more »| 05 Apr 2012 -
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Russian Circles vs Pelican
Two of Chicago's finest 'post-metal' heavyweights sit down to tell us lies about Brian May Read more »| 04 Apr 2012 -
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Killing Joke's Jaz Coleman: "The world's on a war footing"
Jaz Coleman speaks his mind on 2012, the trouble with modern Britain and the enduring power of Killing Joke Read more »| 02 Apr 2012 -
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First Listen: Jack White's Blunderbuss
With his first solo album under his arm, Jack White holds council with the mayor of Lambeth in a bizarre night at London County Hall Read more »| 02 Apr 2012 -
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Heavy Metals: An Interview with Feist
From the Parisian studio where she recorded her previous album The Reminder, and mixed her latest, Metals, Leslie Feist discusses Record Store Day, her relationship with physical releases, and the sound she calls Modern Ancient Read more »| 21 Mar 2012 -
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Meshuggah: "We've always been trying to groove"
Sweden's premier tech-metal titans resurface with Koloss this month, guitarist Mårten Hagström explains why Meshuggah's uncompromising attitude has been vital to their success Read more »| 02 Mar 2012