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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InterviewsDownhill Downtown
It's not often that Fort William – Scotland's outdoor capital, dontcha know – is blessed with a festival that features such a strong co... Read more »| 19 Jun 2012 -
InterviewsHappy Particles: "We single-handedly saved Christmas!"
Happy Particles' magnificent debut Under Sleeping Waves was nominated for the inaugural Scottish Album of the Year award. We caught up with the band to talk about their musical heritage, the nomination, and Christmas on the internet. Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
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ATP: I'll Be Your Mirror, Sunday 27 May
The sparkling sunshine outside is matched by the talent on show inside Alexandra Palace on a wonderful day Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
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Holy Esque: "You see a lot of bands posting what they do on a day-to-day basis – it's just taking the piss”
Combining unearthly vocals with epic riffs and cryptic, understated graphic design, Glasgow's Holy Esque explain their outlook Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
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Hector Bizerk: "Drums and rap. That’s the core of it"
Hector Bizerk are bridging the gap between Scottish hip-hop and the wider musical culture with their unique brand of stripped-down rap Read more »| 06 Jun 2012 -
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Dillinger vs Mastodon: Ben Weinman quizzes Bill Kelliher
Sometime touring buddies for ten years, Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman quizzes Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher on how to keep a band together and alternative occupations. His journalistic prowess unveils Bill's horticultural passion. Read more »| 01 Jun 2012
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InterviewsComputer World: Liars' Angus Andrew talks WIXIW
Twelve years into a career characterised by restless experimentation, Liars' frontman Angus Andrew explains how his band came to to boot up their laptops, forget about songwriting and make one of their most singular LPs thus far. Read more »| 01 Jun 2012 -
InterviewsScottish Album of the Year 2012 shortlist announced
The ten albums on the shortlist of the Scottish Music Industry Association's inaugural Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) award were announced today. Honed dow... Read more »| 17 May 2012 -
Festivals
Mastodon, Mogwai, New Order, Aidan Moffat (and More) Talk Festival Season
The cream of this year’s UK festival line-ups open a serious can of straight talk on the destinations they're looking forward to, memorable seasons past, and what actually happens in the VIP area Read more »| 11 May 2012 -
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First listen: PAWS – Misled Youth
Glasgow pop-punk three-piece PAWS are heading down to Brighton's Great Escape Festival this month to play the Scottish Showcase stage alongside Adm... Read more »| 03 May 2012 -
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Death Grips: “There's a lot of recycling and destruction in the making of our music”
A full-frontal assault on the musical culture of 2012, Death Grips might just be the most important band to arrive so far this century. Zach Hill discusses raw reality, release and borrowing Simon Cowell's printer Read more »| 02 May 2012 -
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Geoff Barrow talks DROKK: "2000AD is as important to me as Public Enemy"
Portishead's Geoff Barrow gives us the lowdown on his new Judge Dredd-inspired synth project, DROKK. Read more »| 02 May 2012 -
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Scottish 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 -
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French 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