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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OpinionSolidarity across festivals, and the power of collective action
We take a look at the vital work being done by Ravers for Palestine to help instigate community discussion and action against festivals reportedly owned by companies with links to Israel Read more »| 31 Mar 2025 -
OpinionFranz Ferdinand: The Human Fear track-by-track
With their excellent sixth album debuting in the UK charts at number three last week, Franz Ferdinand bassist Bob Hardy talks us through The Human Fear Read more »| 23 Jan 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... New Scottish Music in 2025
From doom-metal to pop and everything in-between, we highlight just some of the mostly grassroots Scottish artists to look out for in 2025 Read more »| 07 Jan 2025 -
OpinionGreat Scots: 2024 in Scottish Music
Celebrating another year of wonderful Scottish music, here's our annual Great Scots playlist featuring a glut of music from an insanely talented bunch of musicians Read more »| 20 Dec 2024 -
Albums Of The YearThe Skinny's Scottish Albums of 2024
We polled our writers for their favourite Scottish albums of the year, and the results are in... Read more »| 05 Dec 2024 -
Albums Of The YearThe Skinny's Albums of 2024
We polled our music team for their favourite albums of the year, and while their individual lists were hugely varied, one bright green record in particular dominated like never before... Read more »| 03 Dec 2024
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OpinionSnowmen, Santa and Serious Music: RSNO Christmas Concert
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra Christmas concert puts the audience participation into classical music across the country Read more »| 28 Nov 2024 -
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OpinionThe House That Biffy Built
Across three nights at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom, Biffy Clyro's homecoming is a convergent nexus of nostalgia, community and catharsis Read more »| 08 Nov 2024 -
OpinionUnfucktheworld: you and I in this drowning world
North Carolina resident Noah Barker reports from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene where nothing can kill the songs and lives of its hills Read more »| 05 Nov 2024 -
OpinionRoddy Woomble: Sometime During the Night We Fell Off the Map, track-by-track
Roddy Woomble talks us through his eighth solo album, Sometime During the Night We Fell Off the Map Read more »| 11 Oct 2024 -
OpinionFind Your New Favourite Band at these Autumn Music Festivals
The nights are fair drawing in, but there's new music to be found! We look at some of the music festivals happening near and far this October and November Read more »| 02 Oct 2024 -
OpinionSearching for SOPHIE
New music from SOPHIE is a gift. In remembering beloved artists, how do we make sure that their specificity doesn't get lost over time? And how can we protect their art while still respecting their humanity? Read more »| 17 Sep 2024 -
OpinionHamish Hawk's track-by-track guide to A Firmer Hand
Hamish Hawk fills in some of the blanks around his excellent third album A Firmer Hand, talking us through the record track-by-track Read more »| 19 Aug 2024 -
OpinionLive & Kicking: A guide to Edinburgh's gig venues
As part of our 2024 Edinburgh Guide, we shout out the best live music venues and gig spots, in all shapes and sizes Read more »| 11 Jul 2024 -
OpinionBars, Beefs & Butt Lifts: Drake vs Kendrick vs AI
Exploring the popularity of an AI-generated song about Drake getting a Brazilian butt lift, one writer questions the increased presence of AI in the creative process Read more »| 24 May 2024