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From tour dates to new venues, new albums to big announcements, we bring you everything you need to know to stay fresh with the latest news in the world of music.
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The Skinny's Scottish Albums of 2021
As voted for by The Skinny's music writers, in reverse order, here are our top ten Scottish releases of the year Read more »| 30 Nov 2021 -
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Beldina Odenyo Onassis: A Tribute
Following the heartbreaking news of her passing on 5 November, we've brought together a collection of tributes to remember the iconic Beldina Odenyo Onassis, aka Heir of the Cursed Read more »| 29 Nov 2021 -
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Scottish Alternative Music Awards: The 2021 nominees
Bemz, Lizzie Reid, AiiTee and Andrew Wasylyk are among the nominees for this year's Scottish Alternative Music Awards Read more »| 01 Nov 2021 -
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Mogwai win the 2021 SAY Award
It's sixth time lucky for Glasgow post-rock outfit Mogwai, who win The Say Award for their glorious tenth studio album, As the Love Continues Read more »| 23 Oct 2021 -
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The 2021 SAY Award Shortlist
The ten-album shortlist for this year's Scottish Album of the Year Award has been announced, while Frightened Rabbit's classic Midnight Organ Fight album will also be celebrated at this year's ceremony Read more »| 07 Oct 2021 -
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SAY Award 2021: The Longlist
The twenty-strong longlist for this year's Scottish Album of the Year award has been revealed Read more »| 16 Sep 2021
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Festivals
The Great Western & Great Eastern update line-ups
Glasgow multi-venue music and arts festival The Great Western returns with a great lineup, and it’s joined by brand new Edinburgh counterpart The Great Eastern Read more »| 01 Sep 2021 -
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The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award returns
Submissions to The SAY Award are now open and a brace of new categories have been added to the annual music prize Read more »| 30 Jun 2021 -
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Hidden Door 2021: The Music Programme
Pictish Trail, The Orielles and Ibibio Sound Machine are just a few of the acts confirmed for Hidden Door, which this year takes over the old Granton Gasworks Read more »| 30 Jun 2021 -
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HANG hip-hop & grime conference reveals full programme
HANG – Hip-Hop Aimed Networking with Grime – reveals the lineup for its inaugural event in Glasgow, and announces an open call looking for two emerging artists to perform at its live showcase Read more »| 09 Jun 2021 -
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Introducing HANG, a new Scottish hip-hop and grime event
Darren McGarvey, Scottish Album of the Year winner Nova and Radio 1Xtra's Tiffany Calver are among those involved in the first edition of HANG, a new event aiming to inspire and empower Scotland's hip-hop and grime communities Read more »| 20 May 2021 -
Things To Do
Watch our Fiddlers on the High Seas livestream
Watch a new short film celebrating the history of Scottish fiddle music, with performances from Aidan O'Rourke, Vicky Gray and Maurice Henderson Read more »| 22 Apr 2021 -
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Off the Record launch music industry PDF Guides
Ahead of their virtual conference taking place this Friday and Saturday, Off the Record launch five invaluable music industry PDF guides in association with The Skinny Read more »| 03 Dec 2020 -
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Scottish Alternative Music Awards: The 2020 winners
Callum Easter, TAAHLIAH and Fauves were among the winners at this year's Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMAs) Read more »| 19 Nov 2020 -
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NOVA wins the 2020 SAY Award
Shaheeda Sinckler picks up Scottish music's biggest prize for her debut album, RE-UP Read more »| 29 Oct 2020