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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OpinionSpotify and the Future of Intellectual Property: Public Debate, 7 Oct
You've probably heard of Spotify. It's the music streaming service that now has over 2 million folks in the UK subscribed, despite only having launched here ... Read more »| 30 Sep 2009 -
OpinionA Skinny Take: Smells Like Cheap Cash-ins
When Kurt Cobain felt the cold steel barrel of his shotgun rest against his lips in the fateful moments before he said goodbye to the world, one wonders what... Read more »| 25 Sep 2009 -
OpinionIn the Studio: Nine Black Alps
It's the last day on our stay at Beethoven Street studios in London. We've spent four days here and ten days in a remote farm studio in North Wales recording... Read more »| 30 Jul 2009 -
Festivals
The T Diaries: Unicorn Kid
I should probably start off by saying that pre T in the Park 09 I had never been to a festival before, let alone played at one, so I wasn't quite sure what t... Read more »| 16 Jul 2009 -
Festivals
Cave Reappraised
To mark Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds silver anniversary, Mute have reissued the group’s first four LPs. Looking beyond the spruced-up packaging, Billy Hamilton reappraises the original recordings and ponders their place in the modern day vernacular Read more »| 01 Jul 2009 -
Opinion
What a Mess, What a Band: Swervedriver's Adam Franklin on Dinosaur Jr
I remember J Mascis being asked in an interview what his inspiration was when it came to making records and he said something like "I just wanna make records... Read more »| 17 Jun 2009
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OpinionThe Challenging World of Dissocia
Yesterday I spoke with the flamboyant and talented Patrick Wolf (for next month’s Music section). Commenting on his intense dedication to his craft (he... Read more »| 21 Apr 2009 -
Albums Of The Year
In the Court of the Creosote King
With the forthcoming sixth annual alt.folk hootenanny on his mind - the first of the great annual festivals in our book - Fence Records founder King Creosote recollects his 'Top 5' Classic Homegame Moments. Read more »| 01 Apr 2009 -
OpinionI Hear a New World - February, 2009
Unusual and innovative music from Scotland and beyond. Read more »| 03 Feb 2009 -
Opinion
It's All About Dre, Rae and Yea (sayer): 2009's Most Anticipated Albums
While titans prepare their long-delayed returns and the hip-hop world readies itself to fall back on that Hollywood phenomenon they call the sequel, the indie rock pantheon will have its work cut out if it's going to shine in 2009. Will it take a leap of faith to invest in new records by Dr Dre and My Bloody Valentine? Can Yeasayer and The Twilight Sad surpass their respective debuts? The Music team previews some of the most anticipated releases of the year. Read more »| 05 Jan 2009 -
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In the Studio: The Twilight Sad
Having played every shed in Scotland before moving on to conquer Europe with Mogwai late last year, The Twilight Sad's James Graham exclusively reveals the Kilsyth quartet's plans for album number two. Read more »| 31 Dec 2008 -
Opinion
Malcolm Middleton's Christmas Thought
My earliest Christmas memory is of running into our living room and punching an inflatable Spiderman punch-bag, whacking it off the corner of something and b... Read more »| 22 Dec 2008 -
Albums Of The Year
A Year in Records #1: Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight
With a fantastic second album and a relentless touring schedule that they're still in the middle of, Frightened Rabbit have taken a huge leap forward in 2008. Ally Brown sits down with Scott and Grant Hutchison to celebrate their year. Read more »| 10 Dec 2008 -
Albums Of The Year
A Year in Records #2: Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
Music doesn’t exist in isolation from real human life. You might be able to separate the art from the artist to enjoy music made by bad people, but a m... Read more »| 09 Dec 2008 -
Albums Of The Year
A Year in Records #3: TV On The Radio – Dear Science,
TV On The Radio loosen the coils of angst and sonic density they once wound so tight Read more »| 09 Dec 2008