Opinion
Our music writers share opinion pieces on everything from the state of our music venues to who should have won various musical awards. Discover new music and get the latest insight on all things music savvy.
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Opinion
Angel Olsen, Forever Love
No conversation of love in art is complete without Angel Olsen. We explore how her views on love have shifted over the last decade, informing the shape of her identity as she came out Read more »| 07 Feb 2024 -
Opinion
Spotlight On... New Scottish Music in 2024
In a bold attempt to predict the future, we shine a spotlight on some of the artists we're excited about for 2024 Read more »| 09 Jan 2024 -
Opinion
The Skinny's Songs of 2023
We asked each of our music writers for their top three songs of the year, and the resulting playlist is a six-hour marathon of 2023's best tracks Read more »| 20 Dec 2023 -
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Scotland's Indie Record Shops, and their Albums of 2023
It's an undeniable fact that records make for excellent Christmas presents. With that in mind, we've spoken to some of our favourite independent shops about their favourite albums of the year Read more »| 14 Dec 2023 -
Albums Of The Year
The Skinny's Album of 2023: Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy
Edinburgh's very own Young Fathers top our Albums of the Year poll – we take a closer look at the band's fantastic fourth album, Heavy Heavy Read more »| 08 Dec 2023 -
Albums Of The Year
The Skinny's Albums of 2023
We've once again polled our music writers for their standout records of the year, and as expected, 2023's list features a gorgeously diverse range of artists Read more »| 08 Dec 2023
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Opinion
Highs and Lows: 2023 in Scottish Music
From venue closures and festival cancellations, to award-winning artists and community radio birthdays, we take a look at the highs and lows of the year in Scottish music Read more »| 06 Dec 2023 -
Opinion
Back From the Moon: The Spook School return
As The Spook School gear up for their return from the moon, they take us on a trip down memory lane exploring the evolution of the band as they celebrate ten years of their debut album Read more »| 27 Nov 2023 -
Film
Grease 2 4EVA, I.D.S.T.
In Grease 2, sexism and patriarchal misogyny hang heavy in the air like a bad smell, but Michelle Pfeiffer rules the school – we take a closer look at the cinematic flop turned cult classic Read more »| 13 Nov 2023 -
Opinion
Celebrating 30 Years of Nirvana's In Utero
As Nirvana's In Utero celebrates its 30th anniversary, we look back on the album's importance and how its influence extends to bands and artists today Read more »| 08 Nov 2023 -
Music
The 13th Note: What is a venue without its workers?
In light of its recent closure, to understand the legacy of The 13th Note we speak to a handful of musicians and workers who have passed through its doors over the years Read more »| 27 Jul 2023 -
Travel
City of Music: A guide to live music in Glasgow
Glasgow’s music scene is world-famous. Every band who comes here says so, and they are not contractually obliged to do that. Here’s why. Read more »| 26 Jun 2023 -
Opinion
Guest Selector: Fred Deakin
To help get us in the mood ahead of his immersive theatre show Club Life, Lemon Jelly's Fred Deakin selects some of his favourite (mostly) 80s and 90s tunes Read more »| 22 May 2023 -
Opinion
Who Run The World? Politics in Pop
As government politicians continue to squabble over Partygate, mainstream music stars are addressing the rising concerns of the nation. We explore how pop's biggest stages continue to collide with radical political expression Read more »| 09 May 2023 -
Music
Popgirlz on friendship-building and nurturing networks
We get to know the Popgirlz Scotland collective a little bit better, while they curate a special playlist for us featuring just a fraction of their talented members Read more »| 04 May 2023