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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InterviewsTrembling Bells' Alex Neilson: "I’d probably be a professional footballer if it wasn’t for Trout Mask Replica"
With Trembling Bells’ third album on the way, drummer Alex Neilson is all too happy to debate the finer points of folk music Read more »| 08 Apr 2011 -
InterviewsPanda Bear: "The guitar is still a real source of power"
Taking subtle cues from Nirvana and fatherhood, Noah ‘Panda Bear’ Lennox unveils his inner Tomboy Read more »| 06 Apr 2011 -
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Autechre: Flux Capacity
Cutting through the shit to get to the root of Autechre's brilliance Read more »| 06 Apr 2011 -
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Trail of Dead vs Rival Schools
As ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead and Rival Schools prepare to share a tour-bus for a co-headlining tour of Europe, Conrad Keely makes his journalistic debut with a get-to-know Q&A for Walter Schreifels Read more »| 06 Apr 2011 -
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Starter For Eleven: Adam Goldberg
Facing a pop quiz on the phenomenon of the actor turned musician, Adam Goldberg battles for his supper Read more »| 02 Apr 2011 -
InterviewsNas Is Coming
As Nas prepares for a rare trip to Scotland with Damian Marley in tow, the legendary Queens MC talks family trees, working habits, and whether his contribution to Detox will see the light of day Read more »| 17 Mar 2011
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InterviewsSpaceship Landing: Kyuss Lives
John Garcia tells us why Kyuss Lives. And you thought you’d never see the day Read more »| 10 Mar 2011 -
InterviewsNew Blood: Stanley Odd
With their new EP and a tireless touring ethic, Stanley Odd are taking Scottish hip-hop to the masses Read more »| 09 Mar 2011 -
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Horrors frontman Faris Badwan unveils Cat's Eyes
The Horrors' Faris Badwan and classical musician Rachel Zeffira on their collaborative effort Cat's Eyes, and how they got the Pope's blessing Read more »| 04 Mar 2011 -
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Greg Dulli: “We tried to make a record without Lanegan. In the end I just could not do it"
Chief Twilight Singer Greg Dulli tells of breaking old habits, freestyling in the studio, and what price for an Afghan Whigs reunion Read more »| 04 Mar 2011 -
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The Proposition: Cull the Middlemen
When did getting a tune from a musician to their audience become such a labyrinthine process? Read more »| 04 Mar 2011 -
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RM Hubbert: Punk As Folk
Glaswegian guitarist RM Hubbert talks early influences, new horizons and playing gigs in swimming pools Read more »| 03 Mar 2011 -
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J Mascis: "I don't have that harmony mind"
Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis talks about his first solo studio album and the notion of a harmony mind Read more »| 03 Mar 2011 -
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Elbow: Rocket Men
Before Elbow debut the sequel to their 2008 Mercury winner in Glasgow this month, Richard Jupp explains their mandate: to build a rocket. Nae pressure, boys... Read more »| 03 Mar 2011 -
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Lost and FOUND
Having recently slimmed down to the original trio formed back in 2001, experimental pop collective FOUND are set to return with a somewhat unrecognisable and brilliant third album, a brand new art installation and a potential side business in Sellotape Read more »| 01 Mar 2011