Features & interviews

Skiddle speaks to rising dubstep star Gemini ahead of UKF Bass Culture

20th Sep 2011 12:57pm

We caught up with the rising star to ask him about music making, exploring the 'untouched waters' of dubstep, and why he always looks so grumpy in photographs.

Red Snapper on Staying Inspired After Two Decades of Making Music

19th Sep 2011 1:09pm

Ahead of their show at Sound Control, Rich Thair of Red Snapper takes a short break from work in his Wales studio to talk to Skiddle...

Orphan Boy Bow Out with a Farewell Hometown Gig

13th Sep 2011 11:32pm

Following their last ever gig back in their hometown of Cleethorpes, Jo Waddington pays tribute to a band who touched the hearts and minds of so many.

Groove Armada's Tom Findlay speaks to Skiddle

13th Sep 2011 4:59pm

Jack Oughton catches up with Groove Armada's Tom Findlay ahead of their appearance at We Love… Space to talk about Lovebox, DJ gimmicks, and why football is the greatest thing ever invented by man.

We Are Animal on no-nonsense recording, Japan, and the wonders of the internet

8th Sep 2011 12:18pm

Ahead of their slot at Shrewsbury Fields Forever, Jasmine Phull talks to We Are Animal originator Owain Ginsberg about the new album, and a Japan distribution deal all thanks to the wonders of the Internet.

Man Like Me talk Estonian vodka, the new album, and the death of Myspace

8th Sep 2011 12:05pm

Jasmine Phull talks to the pop-techno duo ahead of their Ruby Lounge show next month.

"I just don’t think I have any boundaries": Kirsty Almeida talks to Skiddle

7th Sep 2011 4:23pm

Skiddle caught up the colourful sogstress for a chat about a creative yet disruptive childhood, the Manchester and London scenes, and why her record company asked her not to wear short skirts.

Interview: The Fresh and Onlys on creativity, inspiration, and San Francisco

1st Sep 2011 6:39pm

Miz DeShannon catches up with Shayde Sartin of San Francisco's The Fresh and Onlys, to find out how his home city inspires the band's music, the importance of lyrics, and why England always puts a smile on his face.

Interview: Ex-Violent Femme Gordon Gano Talks to Skiddle. Sort of.

30th Aug 2011 4:14pm

Ahead of his Ruby Lounge show with his new band, Skiddle caught up for a 'chat' of sorts with ex Violent Femme Gordon Gano. We don't think he liked us very much.

"We're proud of where we're from": Manchester's The Rainband talk to Skiddle

30th Aug 2011 12:23pm

Martin Finnigan of fast-rising Manchester four piece The Rainband takes time out to speak to Skiddle ahead of Ramsbottom Festival.

Interview: Young Knives talk festivals, Twitter, and 'pop sh*t'

28th Aug 2011 6:34pm

With Ramsbottom Festival just around the corner, Young Knives’ Tom speaks to Skiddle about festivals, the ‘pop’ industry and why he’s glad Kurt Cobain never had a Twitter.

Interview: The Waterboys talk to Skiddle ahead of Ramsbottom Festival

26th Aug 2011 1:04pm

In the run up to their headline slot at Ramsbottom Festival, Steve Wickham, fiddler from The Waterboys, speaks to Skiddle about experiences on tour, influences and music with ‘truth’.

Interview: Guillemots Talk Breaks, Birds, and Bury Black Pudding

24th Aug 2011 3:27pm

We caught up with Guillemots' drummer Greig Stewart for a quick chat about being back on the road after the band's hiatus, harnessing echoes in the Norwegian Fjords, and Ramsbottom Festival.

The Janice Graham Band on Hype, Nerves and Why Their Music is Like a Beef Burger

19th Aug 2011 1:51pm

Jayne Robinson caught up for a chat with the band as they prepare to launch their first single, to talk about the debut album, social awkwardness, and live performance as a cathartic release of energy

Interview: Gareth Brooks on hip hop, Grandmaster Flash & Juicy's second birthday

4th Aug 2011 12:23pm

Xfm DJ Gareth Brooks, known simply as 'brooks' in hip hop circles, will be supporting Grandmaster Flash at Juicy's second birthday. We caught up with him in the hairdressers for a quick chat...