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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OpinionHear Hear: Why You Need to Protect Your Ears at Gigs
We take a look at the importance of wearing hearing protection at gigs, and as a musician, and explain why earplugs could be the best gift you could give a loved one this Christmas Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Albums Of The YearThe Skinny's Top 50 Albums of 2017
2017 has been quite an incredible year for music, so after much deliberation our music team have selected their favourite 50 of the year Read more »| 29 Nov 2017 -
Albums Of The YearThe Skinny's Scottish Albums of 2017
2017 in Scottish music was packed with variety and intrigue; here are ten albums that have stood out from the pack this year Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
Albums Of The YearAlbums of 2017 (#1): Kendrick Lamar – DAMN.
Kendrick Lamar names and faces his fears on his fourth studio LP, and it's The Skinny's Album of 2017 Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
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Albums of 2017 (#2): SZA – Ctrl
SZA takes control on her debut album fully unearthing her deepest insecurities and comes out the other side stronger Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
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Albums of 2017 (#3): Lorde – Melodrama
In exploring all the recklessness of late adolescence with a self-knowing wink, Lorde's Melodrama celebrates young adulthood in all its brutal beauty; it's how chart-topping pop should be done Read more »| 28 Nov 2017
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Albums of 2017 (#4): Perfume Genius – No Shape
Mike Hadreas comes to terms with his own contentment on No Shape, his fourth album as Perfume Genius Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
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Albums of 2017 (#5): Sampha – Process
With Process Sampha collects and outs his personal tragedies, culminating in a deftly produced record of immense emotional weight that is matched by the depth of his talent Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
Albums Of The YearAlbums of 2017 (#6): LCD Soundsystem – American Dream
American Dream is both a highlight reel and a reinvention for LCD Soundsystem Read more »| 27 Nov 2017 -
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Albums of 2017 (#7): Run the Jewels – RTJ3
Run the Jewels soundtrack the fraught, dystopian present with a third album of futuristic and ferocious hip-hop Read more »| 27 Nov 2017 -
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Albums of 2017 (#8): Vince Staples – Big Fish Theory
Vince Staples' Big Fish Theory is one of the most unique and colourful additions to the hip-hop canon in years Read more »| 27 Nov 2017 -
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Albums of 2017 (#9): Thundercat – Drunk
Stephen Bruner's third studio album as Thundercat, Drunk invites us down a genre-bending rabbit hole full of humour, politics, anime, video games and more Read more »| 27 Nov 2017 -
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Albums of 2017 (#10): Protomartyr – Relatives in Descent
Timelessly urgent but bitingly current, Relatives in Descent attacks with rigour and ruthlessness – but leaves a little space for redemption, too Read more »| 27 Nov 2017 -
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Make Gigs Safe Again: Safe Spaces & the return of Riot Grrrl
A new wave of young punk bands are fighting to make their gigs safe spaces for their fans, reigniting a flame lit by the riot grrrl movement in the early 90s Read more »| 24 Nov 2017 -
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Why I Broke Up With My Favourite Band
After a raft of accusations and admissions of sexual misconduct across the music industry, one writer reevaluates her relationship with her former favourite band, Brand New Read more »| 24 Nov 2017