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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OpinionRecord Store Day 2018: The Skinny's Top Picks
Ahead of Record Store Day 2018, our music team let us know the official RSD releases they're most excited to grab this Saturday 21 April; everything from Jeff Buckley and Madonna to Pictish Trail and Sigrid Read more »| 18 Apr 2018 -
OpinionBoards of Canada's Music Has the Right to Children, 20 Years on
As Boards of Canada's debut album turns 20, we take a closer look at how Music Has the Right to Children is more relevant now than ever before Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
OpinionFrightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison on The Midnight Organ Fight
As Frightened Rabbit's The Midnight Organ Fight approaches its tenth birthday, Scott Hutchison talks us through the album from self-inflicted heartache to living in cupboards Read more »| 07 Mar 2018 -
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Songs: Ohia – The Magnolia Electric Co. 15 years on
Fifteen years after it was released and five years after the death of Jason Molina, The Magnolia Electric Co. stands as a shining reminder of the talent we lost too soon Read more »| 02 Mar 2018 -
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Kate Bush – The Kick Inside (Retrospective)
Unbelievably, it's been 40 years since Kate Bush released her debut album, The Kick Inside; with that in mind we take a closer look at the record which was home to the timeless classic, Wuthering Heights Read more »| 07 Feb 2018 -
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The Importance of Band Merch
We look at the importance of merch in music and urge you to support your local scene this Christmas Read more »| 04 Dec 2017
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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 Year
The 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 Year
The 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 Year
Albums 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 -
Albums Of The Year
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 -
Albums Of The YearAlbums 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 -
Albums Of The Year
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 -
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Albums 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