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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IntersectionsCarly Rae Jepsen and the Queerification of Pop
We've come a long, long way since Katy Perry's accidental girl-kissing... Read more »| 26 Aug 2016 -
OpinionFrank Ocean, Kanye West and the art of the surprise album
We want new music, and we want it now! But what's worse? Frank Ocean's ridiculously postponed record drop, or Kanye's confusion over The Life of Pablo? ... Read more »| 22 Aug 2016 -
OpinionReasons to be Cheerful: Liverpool and Arts Spaces
Eight months on from the final show at the Kazimier, another Liverpool theatre closes. With the city's independent venues and arts spaces repeatedly coming under threat, we look at the full story, and find plenty of reasons for optimism Read more »| 05 Aug 2016 -
Music
The SAY Award 2016: For Whom the Bell Tolls
The fifth annual SAY Award may have left Glasgow for a new home in Paisley, but this year's show was as fun and eclectic as ever. We survey the night and speak to its victor Read more »| 30 Jun 2016 -
Albums Of The Year
The Skinny's Albums of 2016: Mid-year report
In need of some cheery news? Look no further – from Anna Meredith's blindsiding debut to Matmos' ecstatic love-letter to the washing machine, ten writers on LPs that have rocked our domes so far in 2016. Read more »| 24 Jun 2016 -
Music
EU & Me: Mogwai, Wolf Alice and more on Brexit
What could the outcome of next week's referendum mean for your favourite bands? Mogwai, Frightened Rabbit, Wolf Alice and Public Service Broadcasting weigh in on the vote that determines your future in the European Union Read more »| 16 Jun 2016
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OpinionAtomic: Living in Dread and Promise @ Glasgow CCA, 9 Mar
"Atomic nature isn't necessarily tragic – it's sublime, in a way." From Mark Cousins, the prolific Belfast-born film producer/director seated toni... Read more »| 21 Mar 2016 -
Opinion
Steve Mason's Meet the Humans: Track-by-Track
Never one to shirk the big issues, Steve Mason meditates on love, death, UFO sightings and organising hen do's on his exceptional new LP, Meet the Humans Read more »| 23 Feb 2016 -
Music
14 Alternative Valentine's Day Songs
Roses are red, violets are blue, we've got appropriate love songs for... well, everyone actually. Read more »| 12 Feb 2016 -
Opinion
The Skinny Review of 2015
The Skinny team look back on 2015; it was a year of monumental art, genre-bending comedy, myth-shattering in the world of film, and one or two parties Read more »| 22 Dec 2015 -
Albums Of The Year
Faith No More's Roddy Bottum revisits Sol Invictus
Faith No More transcended nostalgia fodder to emerge afresh with one of the albums of 2015. Roddy Bottum charts the California titans' renewal, and their bass player's obsession with Eastenders. Read more »| 18 Dec 2015 -
Music
Northwest Music News – 11 Dec: Mark Vernon, Deadbear + more
Our last missive of the year from the Northwest including our favourite tracks plus new work from Deadbear, Rongorongo and more... Read more »| 11 Dec 2015 -
Opinion
12 alternative Christmas albums
Our guide to festive records with a difference, featuring Low, Thea Gilmore, Snoop Dogg and more. Read more »| 10 Dec 2015 -
Opinion2015's finest sounds from the Northwest
Our writers and artists including Outfit, Kepla and ILL get together to discuss some of the best noise from the Northwest over the past 12 months Read more »| 09 Dec 2015 -
Albums Of The Year
The 50 Best Albums of 2015
The votes are in and our music team has spoken. From Sleater-Kinney to Sleaford Mods, we recap 50 of 2015’s finest releases Read more »| 07 Dec 2015