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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Albums Of The YearAlbums 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 -
OpinionMake 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 -
OpinionWhy 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 -
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Be a Legend: Edinburgh's Music Scene
Roberta Pia, Marketing Manager for La Belle Angèle and The Mash House, PR Officer for Kelburn Garden Party, and all round legend, talks us through the problems with Edinburgh's music scene Read more »| 06 Sep 2017 -
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Dance to Your Own Beat: Becoming a Promoter
Our music editor talks us through her experience of running gigs and clubs, and a host of key players on the Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool music scenes share their words of wisdom Read more »| 01 Sep 2017 -
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PEANESS' Favourite Gig Venues in the North
With so many venues for you to check out in your new home, we thought we'd ask our pals from indie-pop trio PEANESS to give you a heads up on what's good Read more »| 31 Aug 2017
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A Guide to Scotland's Record Shops
Go on the perfect record shopping spree in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee with our guide Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
StudentsBe Charlotte's Favourite Gig Venues
Be Charlotte picks out her favourite live music venues across Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
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Why has Ed Sheeran been nominated for the Mercury?
As the 2017 shortlist for the Hyundai Mercury Prize is announced, we take a closer look at the nominees and generally have a grumble about Ed Sheeran. Read more »| 27 Jul 2017 -
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Twin Peaks: Music and the Corruption of Innocence
At the halfway point of the latest series of Twin Peaks, we take a closer look at the pivotal role of music in the cult TV show Spoiler alert: This feature ... Read more »| 14 Jul 2017 -
Albums Of The Year
The Skinny's Albums of 2017 so far
As we pass the midpoint of 2017, our music team select their favourite albums of the year to date, from the efforts of returning indie icons to dark and powerful collections from the brightest voices in modern rap Read more »| 05 Jul 2017 -
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The Great Escape 2017: Shogun Q&A
Ahead of his debut performance at The Great Escape festival in Brighton, we catch up with Paisley artist Shogun Read more »| 17 May 2017 -
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Her'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 -
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The 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