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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OpinionHer's' favourite pop duos
Liverpool dreampop duo Her's are causing quite a stir – here are five of the musical pairings that have inspired them Santo & Johnny Brooklyn... Read more »| 10 May 2017 -
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Why the 12-inch Record Still Matters
In an environment of downloads and streams, what explains the enduring appeal of the 12-inch single? Our writer argues that, far from being obsolete, it's the perfect format for browsing, buying and listening Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Desert Island Discs
With Record Store Day approaching, what better way to celebrate the humble long-player than to ask our team the hardest question of all: which one album could you not live without? Read more »| 18 Apr 2017 -
OpinionPWR BTTM's favourite Queer Rappers
We caught up with PWR BTTM to discuss their new album Pageant, but also got onto a sidetrack discussing their favourite queer rappers. Ben Hopkins ... Read more »| 29 Mar 2017 -
OpinionThe best record shops in Leeds
Think of Leeds' music scene and you'll likely think of its two longstanding independent record shops: Jumbo and Crash. But there are other great stores for a spot of crate-digging too: here are our favourite record shops in Leeds Read more »| 27 Mar 2017 -
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Liverpool's best record shops
In Liverpool? Want records? You'll be needing to know where to go, then... Read more »| 20 Mar 2017
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Festivals
Trans Musicales: The review
A recap of the Rennes-based festival from the end of the year, which proved to be an incubator for some of 2017's hottest festival acts Read more »| 17 Mar 2017 -
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Manchester's best record shops
From Northern Soul and The Smiths through to every sub-genre of dance music, there's no city better suited to an army of great record shops than Manchester. Here's our guide to where to pick up current releases, old classics and rarities Read more »| 07 Mar 2017 -
Music
An Anti-Valentine's Day Playlist
Angry about all the liars and the dirty dirty cheats out there? Get down to these sick beats this Valentine's Day, with an anti-Val selection from The Skinny... Read more »| 14 Feb 2017 -
Music
From a Land Down Under: 5 Great Australian Bands
From experimental instrumentalists to folk-pop duos, via California and sunny Glasgow, five Australian bands and musicians to check out in 2017 Read more »| 16 Jan 2017 -
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Northern Stars: 9 Bands to Watch in 2017
Wondering which hot new acts to keep an eye on over the next 12 months? We asked some trusted bands and artists in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester to tell us their Ones to Watch... Read more »| 06 Jan 2017 -
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Cherryade Records' Twelve Songs of Christmas
As they launch the eleventh volume of their Very Cherry Christmas compilation series, Cherryade Records' Rachael Neiman gives us a seasonal playlist of obscure and alternative pop classics... Read more »| 19 Dec 2016 -
Albums Of The Year
Shield Patterns' Top 5 Albums of 2016
Richard Knox tells us about the sounds that dominated his stereo this year Read more »| 09 Dec 2016 -
Albums Of The Year
The Skinny's Top 5 Northern Albums in 2016
Bowie? Solange? Frank Ocean? Of course they all produced fine albums this year, but some fine music emerged from Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and their surrounding areas too. As voted by our writers, here's the five best Northern albums of 2016... Read more »| 09 Dec 2016 -
Albums Of The Year
Frightened Rabbit & Song, By Toad's Albums of 2016
As the year draws to a close, a look at the best music of 2016 according to two of the leading lights of the Scottish music scene – Frightened Rabbit g... Read more »| 09 Dec 2016