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The Streets’ Mike Skinner on his film debut and mental health struggles: ‘My life became incredibly traumatic. I wouldn’t want to do that again’
The film’s protagonist, a mid-level DJ also named Mike Skinner, is coaxed into an underworld of shady clubland honchos, presenting the chance to change his fortunes with a risky side hustle or ...
British GQ1y
Mike Skinner (still) wants to push things forward
People keep trying to make Mike Skinner look back. “The other day I was in Germany doing an interview and they asked me to watch a load of my old music videos and sort of react to them,” he ...
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The Streets' Mike Skinner on his film debut The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light: 'It's been a nightmare - an obsession'
You're listening to The Streets, Mike Skinner told us back in 2001. Back then he was launching Original Pirate Material, the era-defining debut album that would become a cult classic and a best ...
London Evening Standard1y
The Streets return with a new album – and a film: Mike Skinner talks movies, mental health and a shocking loss
Just over a decade ago, Mike Skinner, the driving force behind The Streets, stopped work on the iconic garage outfit. He said he “genuinely never wanted to rap again” and was sick with the ...
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Musician Mike Skinner turns actor and director with 'The Darker the Shadow, the Brighter the Light'
LONDON – Mike Skinner is doing it all himself ... And after the album's release, The Streets are hitting the road. Skinner says he’s looking forward to the tour — especially after ...