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Musician — Glasgow
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Name, where are you from?
Snack Villain / Adam Skirving. Glasgow.
Describe your style in three words?
Cosy Fleece Jazz.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
I saw Bat For Lashes at Glasgow 02 ABC back in 2009. It was right in the midst of my most intense teenage gig-going days. I turned up myself as I was obsessed with her first two albums and wasn’t going to miss out - despite having no-one to go with. The performance was a shock to the system as I had been used to attending gigs with wild crowds and I was blown away by the fact the entire room stood near enough still - in total awe - for the entire show. It radically changed my perception of what a gig could and should be.
If you could be on the line up with any two bands in history?
Radiohead & Beck, because they are two of my all-time favourite artists, and they’ve toured together before. I’ve never seen Beck play live which is a bit of a travesty at this point.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
Native tongues, a collective of American east coast '80s/'90s Hip Hop artists. The lyrics of A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Mos Def have influenced me heavily, promoting ideas of positivity, tolerance and societal harmony.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
It would have to be someone who’s going to make you laugh for an hour straight, so definitely Billy Connolly.
Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
Old Hairdressers in Glasgow. It’s a tiny wee room with no stage. Gigs there are always so much fun to play and to watch. The lack of a raised stage removes the pretension of some other gigs.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
I don’t think Romare gets the level of credit he truly deserves - one of the most original and inventive producers in the world. I’ll never get bored of listening to his music.
Snack Villain released his debut EP 'Vision Vortex' last week. Listen here.
The first track you played on repeat?
The first song I remember actively buying the single and listening to obsessively was 'Heaven Is A Halfpipe' by OPM.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Back In The Game' by Jamie T.
One record you would keep forever?
'Centre Of Attention' by INI.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
“When I plan my attack,
I doubt that you’re ready.”
Madlib built a song around this lyric for his Quasimoto project, but as far as I know, it was originally said by Jeru The Damaja in his verse on '1,2 Pass It' by D&D All-Stars.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'It Makes You Forget (Itgehane) - Jay Daniel Remix' by Peggy Gou.
A song you wished you had written?
'Leave Room 2 Breathe' by Jayda G.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Red Alert' by Basement Jaxx.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Can I Play With Madness' by Iron Maiden.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Fly Like An Eagle' by Seal.
Any new music you are listening to right now?
'Broken Theme' by Kamaal Williams.
'Bread & Butter' by Horsey.
'Adwa' by Kokoroko.
Name, where are you from?
Snack Villain / Adam Skirving. Glasgow.
Describe your style in three words?
Cosy Fleece Jazz.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
I saw Bat For Lashes at Glasgow 02 ABC back in 2009. It was right in the midst of my most intense teenage gig-going days. I turned up myself as I was obsessed with her first two albums and wasn’t going to miss out - despite having no-one to go with. The performance was a shock to the system as I had been used to attending gigs with wild crowds and I was blown away by the fact the entire room stood near enough still - in total awe - for the entire show. It radically changed my perception of what a gig could and should be.
If you could be on the line up with any two bands in history?
Radiohead & Beck, because they are two of my all-time favourite artists, and they’ve toured together before. I’ve never seen Beck play live which is a bit of a travesty at this point.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
Native tongues, a collective of American east coast '80s/'90s Hip Hop artists. The lyrics of A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Mos Def have influenced me heavily, promoting ideas of positivity, tolerance and societal harmony.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
It would have to be someone who’s going to make you laugh for an hour straight, so definitely Billy Connolly.
Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
Old Hairdressers in Glasgow. It’s a tiny wee room with no stage. Gigs there are always so much fun to play and to watch. The lack of a raised stage removes the pretension of some other gigs.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
I don’t think Romare gets the level of credit he truly deserves - one of the most original and inventive producers in the world. I’ll never get bored of listening to his music.
Snack Villain released his debut EP 'Vision Vortex' last week. Listen here.
The first track you played on repeat?
The first song I remember actively buying the single and listening to obsessively was 'Heaven Is A Halfpipe' by OPM.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Back In The Game' by Jamie T.
One record you would keep forever?
'Centre Of Attention' by INI.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
“When I plan my attack,
I doubt that you’re ready.”
Madlib built a song around this lyric for his Quasimoto project, but as far as I know, it was originally said by Jeru The Damaja in his verse on '1,2 Pass It' by D&D All-Stars.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'It Makes You Forget (Itgehane) - Jay Daniel Remix' by Peggy Gou.
A song you wished you had written?
'Leave Room 2 Breathe' by Jayda G.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Red Alert' by Basement Jaxx.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Can I Play With Madness' by Iron Maiden.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'Fly Like An Eagle' by Seal.
Any new music you are listening to right now?
'Broken Theme' by Kamaal Williams.
'Bread & Butter' by Horsey.
'Adwa' by Kokoroko.
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