http://www.skiddle.com/news/ Latest Features & interviews news and reviews.. including album releases, gig and tour news, festival dates and ticket competitions en-us Copyright Skiddle.com 2012 support@skiddle.com 40 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:52:29 GMT Manchester's Venus launches into 2012 with a brand new layout and a programme of exciting events.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Club-Venus-kicks-off-2012-with-a-brand-new-look/11506/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:56:00 GMT Ahead of their UK live dates in April, the globetrotting trio tell us what fans can expect from the tour and fill us in on some of their upcoming projects. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Above--Beyond-Talk-Musical-Progression-Upcoming-Projects-and-the-Pet-Shop-Boys/11488/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:25:00 GMT We caught up with Yousef ahead of Circus final ever Masque showcase and headline slot for Movement UK at Joshua Brooks later this month. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Yousef-chats-to-Skiddle-ahead-of-the-final-ever-Circus-at-The-Masque/11484/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:42:00 GMT February 11th sees UK duo Audiofly join the likes of Davide Squillace, Inland Knights and James Teej at The Warehouse in Leeds for Filth's 5th birthday party. We caught up with them for more.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Discovering-new-musical-boundaries-is-a-priority-Interview-with-Audiofly/11412/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:02:00 GMT We caught up with the local DJ, pasta conoisseur and Twitter legend to talk about his love of vinyl, serving a (slightly) drunk Mark Ronson in Piccadilly Records, and how he nearly ended up on 'Take Me Out'. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Let-the-Pasta-see-the-Sauce-We-chat-to-Pasta-Paul-ahead-of-his-Funkademia-debut/11338/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:11:00 GMT Grammy Award winning DJ Roger Sanchez returns to Gatecrasher Birmingham on February 25th. We caught up with him for a chat about how architecture is like music, working with Michael Jackson, and changing nappies. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Roger-Sanchez-ahead-of-his-return-to-Gatecrasher-Birmingham/11332/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:29:00 GMT We caught up with award-winning DJ, producer, label manager and DJMag Top 100 list newcomer Hardwell for a chat ahead of his Gatecrasher debut. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Hardwell-ahead-of-Gatecrashers-Dutch-Invasion/11316/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:20:00 GMT We catch up with Homoelectric resident Will Tramp! for a chat about the forthcoming appearance by Todd Terje, Homoelectric's colourful past, and favourite disco chuggers.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Preview-Homoelectric-with-Todd-Terje/11304/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:18:00 GMT Intimate club Basing House in Shoreditch takes the limelight, with promotions manager Chris Bird recalling the highs & lows of the past year and what we can expect from 2012.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Club-focus-Basing-House-Shoreditch/11270/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:36:00 GMT Size Records stars Third Party return to Venus on January 28th, for the first Bitch of 2012. Here they tell us all about their whirlwind 2011, touring with Swedish House Mafia, and why they get annoyed with warm up DJs.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Third-Party-ahead-of-Januarys-Bitch/11226/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:13:00 GMT The superstar DJ fills us in on what's happening at the moment in the never-dull world of Oakenfold, ahead of his return to Gatecrasher on the 28th January.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-Paul-Oakenfold-talks-Full-On-Fluoro-Film-Scores-and-Four-Seasons--/11202/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:07:00 GMT John Thorp looks forward to Nicolas Jaar's Manchester debut at Sound Control on January 28th, and explains just why you should too. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Preview-Nicolas-Jaar-Dont-Break-My-Love-tour--Sound-Control/11172/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:09:00 GMT As 2011 draws to its monumental close, we look back at some of the events and venues which have helped to make this year so special. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddles-Picks-of-2011/11092/ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:24:00 GMT We caught up with Jesse Rose for a quick chat ahead of the Arkitekt New Year's Day party at The Warehouse with Derrick Carter and Matt Tolfrey.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-Jesse-Rose-Talks-Labels-LA-and-Leeds-NYD/11078/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:20:00 GMT We caught up with Stephen Dewaele ahead of 2manyDJs Gatecrasher Birmingham debut on New Year's Eve to learn about his love of Motorhead, his penchant for white suits and his passion for small clubs in Mexico.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/All-we-are-doing-is-playing-other-peoples-records-2manyDJs-Interview/11042/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:23:00 GMT This New Year's Eve sees mega club brands Innovation, Devotion, Warning, Epidemik and Raise The Roof come together for the annual United As One NYE. We caught up with Hype ahead of the big night.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/60-seconds-with-DJ-Hype-ahead-of-Innovation-NYE/11006/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:07:00 GMT Laidback Luke returns to Gatecrasher on Boxing Day to headline one of the biggest Crasher events of the year; the infamous White Party. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Laidback-Luke-ahead-of-Gatecrashers-Boxing-Day-White-Party/10960/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:29:00 GMT Cutloose took 60 seconds with Brother Felix aka 'Foolish Felix' ahead of this Friday's Xmas party at The Roadhouse. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/60-Seconds-with-Felix-Dickinson-ahead-of-the-Cutloose-Xmas-Party-/10942/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:23:00 GMT New Year's Eve sees Max Vangeli and AN21 join 2manyDJs, Eric Prydz and more for a spectacular party at Gatecrasher. We caught up with the pair to find out what to expect on the night.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/AN21-and-Max-Vangeli-talk-New-Years-Resolutions-New-Releases-and-Gatecrasher/10928/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:37:00 GMT We caught up with the DJ legend for a chat about 'survival of the fittest', new releases, and why he lovs playing at Gatecrasher.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Judge-Jules-ahead-of-Gatecrashers-Boxing-Day-White-Party/10922/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:39:00 GMT Groove Armada talk us through their new Red Light show ahead of their appearance at Coloursound's Season One closing party in Leeds this weekend. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Its-rooted-in-88-but-delivered-2011-style-Groove-Armada-talk-Red-Lights/10812/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:39:00 GMT We caught up with the Dutch deck maestro for a chat about musical influences past and present, how technology might shape the future of DJing, and why he won't be rushing into a second album.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Sander-Kleinenberg-talks-to-Skiddle-ahead-of-The-Ministry-of-Sound-this-Friday-/10810/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:58:00 GMT Does the accessibility of technology mean a degeneration of musical output? Veteran house DJ Graeme Park talks to Skiddle about new technology, musical democracy, and why he's returning to vinyl.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-Graeme-Park-talks-musical-revolution-evolution-and-retrospection/10792/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:16:00 GMT This Saturday brings Bugged Out! legend James Holroyd to Manchester for the second Blackout at The Soup Kitchen. We caught up with him for a quick chat ahead of the event.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/James-Holroyd-speaks-to-Skiddle-ahead-of-Blackout-this-weekend/10750/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:03:00 GMT Ahead of a special DJ set and live performance with TILT at the Cream Reunion on 26th November, Progressive House legend John Graham took time out from his LA studio to talk to us.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Progressive-house-legend-Quivver-talks-LA-TILT-and-classic-Cream-memories/10714/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:13:00 GMT Up and coming Electro House artist Zedd takes some time out from remixing to talk to Skiddle about shaving Deadmau5's head, Power Rangers, and remixing for Skrillex. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Power-Rangers-Shaving-and-Skrillex-Rising-Star-Zedd-Talks-to-Skiddle/10706/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:59:00 GMT We caught up with Riva Starr for a quick Q&A before Uber's 5th birthday party this Saturday. We don't think he took the task very seriously - but we still love him nonetheless. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/QA-Riva-Starr-talks-culinary-regrets-comedy-polka-and-strange-skin-conditions/10680/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:05:00 GMT With a forthcoming date in front of a very intimate 150 people at Manchesters Kraak Gallery, we thought it only right to call the man in question for a quick catch up.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Billy-Nasty-on-Radionasty-musical-evolution-and-his-forthcoming-Manchester-show/10672/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:04:00 GMT Following the departure of James Taylor from elite electronic act Swayzak, we caught up with David Brown ahead of Swayzak's party at Manchester's Kraak Gallery with Billy Nasty. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Swayzaks-David-Brown-on-what-the-future-holds-for-the-newly-solo-project-/10670/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:58:00 GMT Ahead of their album launch party this weekend we chatted to Danielle Moore - the voice of Crazy P - about coffee-fuelled jam sessions, touring the US, and her excitement at returning to Manchester.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Crazy-P-speak-to-Skiddle-ahead-of-their-album-launch-party-this-weekend/10656/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:13:00 GMT We caught up with the fast rising star to talk about French vs Dutch sounds,film soundtracks, and the upcoming release of his official Lady Gaga remix. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Gregori-Klosman-speaks-to-Skiddle-on-the-eve-of-his-UK-debut-at-Gatecrasher/10638/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:41:00 GMT Here Richie Hawtin talks about who Plastikman is, how his career has developed alongside that of Hawtin, and the many ways in which the 1.5 show will blow your mind.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Richie-Hawtin-talks-Plastikman-ahead-of-his-15-live-shows-in-December/10632/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:41:00 GMT Jayne Robinson sits down with photographer Sebastian Matthes to talk about his book documenting five extraordinary years at The Warehouse Project.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/InterviewWarehouse-Project-photographer-Sebastian-Matthes-on-5-years-at-the-WHP/10626/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:02:00 GMT This Saturday, Funkademia celebrates its 16th birthday at Mint Lounge. We caught up with actor-come-DJ Graeme Hawley for a quick chat ahead of the party...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/6-Questions-for-Graeme-Hawley-ahead-of-Funkademias-16th-Birthday-Bash/10624/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:00:00 GMT Drop The Mustard returns to Sound Control this Friday with one of the freshest line-ups Manchesters club scene has witnessed in many months.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Preview-Drop-the-Mustard-with-Azari--III-Alpines-Tom-Trago-and-more/10618/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:24:00 GMT We caught up with psy-trance legend Martin Freeland aka Man With No Name ahead of his special live set of classics at the Cream Reunion on the 26th November at Nation in Liverpool.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Man-With-No-Name-ahead-of-The-Cream-Reunion/10586/ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:08:00 GMT Phonica's Midland will be playing at Zutekh's November party November 4th at Sound Control. We caught up with him to talk about growing up in the Leeds scene, current tips, and what he enjoys about a warm up set. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Midland-chats-to-Skiddle-ahead-of-Zutekh-this-Weekend/10554/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:24:00 GMT Italian DJ and producer Stefano Noferini plays at The Warehouse Leeds On November 5th. We sat down to catch up for five minutes...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Stefano-Noferini-ahead-of-Sequence--The-Warehouse-Leeds/10552/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT Jasmine Phull listens as Germany's David August shines a light on his recently carved but solidly built dance music career.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/I-dont-have-to-feel-bad-to-produce-melancholic-music-David-August-Interview-/10540/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:59:00 GMT Dimitri from Paris talks France, artistic integrity and audience connection ahead of his intimate gig at Brixton Clubhouse for Slide on November 12th. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Dimitri-From-Paris-Interview-Ahead-of-Slide--Brixton-Clubhouse/10524/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:48:00 GMT Ahead of Bitch's 5th Birthday this weekend, we pinned the French DJ and producer down for a quick chat about the French house scene, horror films, and why he likes playing in Manchester.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Arno-Cost-Talks-Horror-Films-and-House-Music-Ahead-of-Bitchs-5th-Birthday-Party/10482/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:12:00 BST Jasmine Phull speaks to Leeds-based producer Graeme Shepherd aka GRUM about 'brostep', the new album, and music teacher Mr Gilmour.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Im-bringing-the-excitement-back-into-dance-music-GRUM-speaks-to-Skiddle/10478/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:49:00 BST We grabbed a moment with Hardwell ahead of his appearance for Goodgreefs 11th birthday at Sankeys in Manchester on Friday October 28th.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-With-Dutch-Dance-Prodigy-Hardwell-Ahead-of-Goodgreefs-11th-Birthday/10454/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:28:00 BST Reboot is the German tech specialist whose loopy sounds have seen him become one of the most in demand DJs of the day. Here he talks about trading in the suits and 9-5 for a life on the road.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Reboot-ahead-of-this-weekends-Coloursound-Cadenza-Party/10412/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:11:00 BST Dutch D&B trio Noisia (that's 'Vision' in reverse, don't ya know) are the latest victims of Jack Oughton's interrogation. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Skiddle-chats-to-Dutch-DB-trio-Noisia/10338/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:15:00 BST The Cream Ibiza Reunion returns to Leeds on October 22nd. We caught up with Leeds' own Adam Sheridan to chat about Ibiza, his Timezone series, and a decade of DJing.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Adam-Sheridan-chats-to-Skiddle-ahead-of-the-Cream-Ibiza-Reunion/10324/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:48:00 BST Jack Oughton caught up with the next big thing to talk about touring with Tiesto, working with Skrillex, and why he'd call his pet velociraptor 'Skiddle'. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Porter-Robinson-talks-to-Skiddle-about-Tiesto-Skrillex-and-Velociraptors/10318/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:55:00 BST Jasmine Phull caught up with the guys to talk lyrical inspiration, live shows, and how their hometown manifests itself in their music ahead of their slot at Funkademia this weekend.> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Go-crazy-or-go-home-Kid-British-talk-to-Skiddle-ahead-of-their-Funkademia-set/10298/ Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:37:00 BST Tim Green is headlining Filth at The Warehouse this weekend, alongside Ali Love, Leon and more. We sat down for a five minute catch up...> http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-with-Tim-Green-ahead-of-Filth-at-The-Warehouse/10288/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:19:00 BST Skiddle caught up with Vin Rock and Kay Gee of iconic hip hop group Naughty by Nature for a natter about their career, with a bit of politics, the wonderful Queen Latifah and some IP law thrown in. > http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Naughty-by-Nature-speak-to-Skiddle-ahead-of-their-WHP-slot-this-weekend/10262/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:04:00 BST