Skin Tings

International Women's Day Special

In this very special episode of the Skin Show, Sophie K was in conversation with the Skunk Anansie legend to celebrate International Women’s Day.They talked about some of the female heroes who inspired them growing up and played a key role in their personal lives & career development.Skin & Sophie also discussed their experiences as women in the music & radio industries in which they have forged their livelihoods, as well as highlighting the women who continue to influence them to this day.

Eaves Wilder

This episode of Skin Tings, Skin introduces you to one of her favourite new artists, Eaves Wilder. They chat about how Eaves approaches songwriting by channelling experiences growing up and writing for her past self. She talks about which musicians who she has looked up to and why, and discusses developing as a live artist.

Stewart Copeland

Drumming great, Stewart Copeland chats to Skin about his new album, Police Deranged For Orchestra, which takes Police classics and turns them on their head. Plus, he talks about how he got into playing drums and gives insight into his time drumming in the Police.

Izzy B. Phillips (Black Honey)

Singer & guitarist from Black Honey, Izzy B. Phillips, joins Skin for a chat about Brighton, the internet and how they've made one of Skin's favourite albums of the year, A Fistful of Peaches.

Joe Talbot

Skin is joined on this episode of Skin Tings by the irrepressible front man of the band, Idles. Joe talks about what inspired him thematically and musically growing up, how the band go about writing their music and of course, politics.

Justin Hawkins

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins joins Skin on this episode of Skin Tings. They discuss Justin’s hugely loved Youtube & Tik Tok channels, walking the fine line between what’s cool and what’s not in rock music, and of course Christmas music!

Thandiswa Mazwai

In this episode of Skin Tings, Skin is joined by South African music legend, Thandiswa Mazwai. They reminisce about meeting for the first time and playing Nelson Mandela's 80th birthday, and discuss what it was like for Thandiswa to grow up and make music in Soweto during Apartheid.

KT Tunstall

This episode of Skin Tings sees Skin joined by Scottish singer-songwriter, KT Tunstall, to talk all about her new album, Nut, plus she talks about getting her big break on Jools Holland & the time Stevie Nicks dedicated a song to her.

Chad Smith

Legendary drummer with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chad Smith, joins Skin for this episode of Skin Tings. They chat about Chad's busy career and what characteristics make drummers great. Plus Chad gives his thoughts about Woodstock 99 and shares advice for aspiring young drummers.

Miki Berenyi

Joining Skin on this episode of Skin Tings is Miki Berenyi to talk all about her career with shoegaze band Lush, their place in the 90s UK music scene, and her new book Fingers Crossed: How Music Saved Me From Success, which is out 29th September!

Jerry 'Wyz' Seay

Skin is joined by a very important musician to her, Jerry 'Wyz' Seay, from the funk rock band Mother’s Finest. Skin tells Jerry about the time she saw him perform with George Clinton in Brixton and how significant that was for her when she was an aspiring musician. Plus Jerry talks about his incredible life playing bass and touring with legends like ACDC, the Who, Stevie Nicks and Prince.

Mark Richardson

On this episode of Skin Tings, Skin is joined this week by her friend and the drummer of Skunk Anansie, Mark Richardson, who talks about mental health in music and his charity Music Support which was chosen as the beneficiary of the recent Taylor Hawkins Memorial gig. For more info on Music Support head to www.musicsupport.org

Nova Twins

In this series of Skin Tings, Skin focuses on some of the up-and-coming talents that are catching her attention, and that she think you need to be aware of too! In this episode, Skin is joined by Nova Twins to talk about why they enjoy being a DIY band, how their new album reflected the times in which it was made, and being compared to Skunk Anansie.

The Anchoress

In this series of Skin Tings, Skin focuses on some of the up-and-coming talents that are catching her attention, and that she think you need to be aware of too! In this episode, Skin is joined by The Anchoress to talk about incorporating difficult topics in music, why she wanted to be a producer & multi-instrumentalist and

Menna

In this series of Skin Tings, Skin focuses on some of the up-and-coming talents that are catching her attention, and that she think you need to be aware of too! In this episode, Skin is joined by Menna to talk about how they met in Nashville, why she tries not to listen to too much contemporary music, and being a woman in the music industry.

Zeal & Ardor

In this series of Skin Tings, Skin focuses on some of the up-and-coming talents that are catching her attention, and that she think you need to be aware of too! In this episode, Skin is joined by Manuel from Zeal & Ardor to talk about his place in the Swiss heavy metal scene, how an unfortunate brush with racism actually helped start the new project, and how his music addresses politics.

Du Blonde

In this series of Skin Tings, Skin focuses on some of the up-and-coming talents that are catching her attention, and that she think you need to be aware of too! In this episode, Skin is joined by Du Blonde to talk about being in complete control of their artistry, the importance of the album, and what inspires her lyrically.

The Blackness of Rock #6

Join Skin as she looks to the past to pay tribute to those that formed this genre, as well as looking forward to those leading its resurgence. She also addresses everything in between as each week we’ll be putting together the pieces of the puzzle to discover more about the blackness of rock! The Blackness of Rock concludes with Skin addressing the current state of rock & race, something she discusses with British punk band, Big Joanie, and broadcaster, Sophie K.

The Blackness of Rock #5

Join Skin as she looks to the past to pay tribute to those that formed this genre, as well as looking forward to those leading its resurgence. She also addresses everything in between as each week we’ll be putting together the pieces of the puzzle to discover more about the blackness of rock! For the 5th instalment of the Blackness of Rock, Skin speaks with Living Colour’s Vernon Reid about his experience of rock and race during the 80s and 90s, which led to the founding of the Black Rock Coalition.

The Blackness of Rock #4

Join Skin as she looks to the past to pay tribute to those that formed this genre, as well as looking forward to those leading its resurgence. She also addresses everything in between as each week we’ll be putting together the pieces of the puzzle to discover more about the blackness of rock! In this episode of the Blackness of Rock, Skin spoke with one of her heroes, someone she was inspired by seeing on Top of the Pops when she was younger. They discussed the intricacies of race within the Ska Revival and Two Tone.

The Blackness of Rock #3

Join Skin as she looks to the past to pay tribute to those that formed this genre, as well as looking forward to those leading its resurgence. She also addresses everything in between as each week we’ll be putting together the pieces of the puzzle to discover more about the blackness of rock! Episode 3 of the Blackness of Rock heard Skin & NYU professor, Maureen Mahon, as they aimed to pinpoint the very moment that rock music went from being a black invention, to being something regarded as a white artform.

The Blackness of Rock #2

Join Skin as she looks to the past to pay tribute to those that formed this genre, as well as looking forward to those leading its resurgence. She also addresses everything in between as each week we’ll be putting together the pieces of the puzzle to discover more about the blackness of rock! In this episode, Skin spoke with writer Lucy O’Brien as they focused on the appropriation or appreciation debate, in this case surrounding Dusty Springfield. She also discussed the ‘rock voice’ with Chic singer, Kimberly Davis.

The Blackness of Rock #1

Join Skin as she looks to the past to pay tribute to those that formed this genre, as well as looking forward to those leading its resurgence. She also addresses everything in between as each week we’ll be putting together the pieces of the puzzle to discover more about the blackness of rock! This episode features Gail Ann Dorsey, David Bowie’s former bassist, as they share their experiences as black female musicians, as well as music writer Jordannah Elizabeth, as they try to answer some of the questions that surround the Blackness of Rock.

Hannah Reid

In this episode of Skin Tings, Skin talks to London Grammar’s Hannah Reid. Hannah talks about her varied influences including growing up enjoying dance music, Skin asks about people’s perceptions of London Grammar and Hannah’s experience as a woman in the music industry. Plus they talk about London Grammar’s new album, Californian Soil (OUT NOW).