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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OpinionHero Worship: Bruce Springsteen
York troubadour Benjamin Francis Leftwich bows down at The Boss's altar Read more »| 23 Feb 2012 -
OpinionHero Worship: Mike Watt
Virtuosic six-stringer RM Hubbert explains why a musical inspiration from his teens keeps him focused even now Read more »| 30 Jan 2012 -
Opinion2012: Scoring the End Times
Don't stress about whether the Mayan Prophecy will come to pass this year, think more about who might accidentally soundtrack the end of days... Read more »| 11 Jan 2012 -
Albums Of The YearAlbums of the Year (#1): St. Vincent – Strange Mercy
With Strange Mercy, St Vincent distils melody and madness. We spend an evening in the company of Annie Clark Read more »| 06 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#2): Bon Iver – Bon Iver
Bon Iver's second album is a wonderful shift in mood and direction – but don't bank on Justin Vernon sticking with either Read more »| 06 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#3): Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat – Everything's Getting Older
Arab Strap’s recent reunion had the potential to overshadow all else its erstwhile members were involved in this year. But in Everything’s Getting Older, Aidan Moffat not only co-created one of the best albums of his career, but one of the finest of 2011 Read more »| 02 Dec 2011
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Albums of the Year (#4): PJ Harvey – Let England Shake
War poet may be the trickiest role of PJ Harvey's career Read more »| 02 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#5): King Creosote & Jon Hopkins – Diamond Mine
With Diamond Mine King Creosote and Jon Hopkins proved that a bit of coastal charm can go for miles Read more »| 02 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#6): Battles – Gloss Drop
Battles' Ian Williams and John Stanier look back on Gloss Drop – a triumph they never meant to go 'pop' Read more »| 02 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#7): Death Grips – Exmilitary
Death Grips make rap dangerous again: more dangerous than it's ever been Read more »| 01 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#8): Low – C'mon
Now in their eighteenth year, C'mon showed that Low have plenty left in the tank Read more »| 01 Dec 2011 -
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Albums of the Year (#10): Fucked Up – David Comes To Life
Our Music team cried and dragged their heels at the idea of ranking favourites, then remembered that everybody loves a bloody good list. For your delectation, The Skinny humbly presents a document of the fine records you might have missed in 2011 Read more »| 29 Nov 2011 -
Opinion
Hero Worship: King Creosote
Fence Records boss Johnny Lynch, AKA The Pictish Trail, applauds his best pal Read more »| 29 Nov 2011 -
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Hero Worship: Thurston Moore
Idlewild's Rod Jones tips his hat to the man who inspired him to pick up a guitar in the first place Read more »| 03 Nov 2011 -
Festivals
T Break: The Contenders
Concluding the annual hunt for the best unsigned talent that Scotland has to offer, just a handful of bands made the cut from over a thousand entrants to play the T Break stage at Balado this July. Here we present the final sixteen Read more »| 30 Jun 2011