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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OpinionLetter to a boy band from their former manager
Young Fathers' former manager and co-producer Tim London recounts his time with the band from 2010-2015, the highs and lows, the love and light Read more »| 30 Jan 2023 -
MusicSpotlight on... New Scottish Music in 2023
We shine a spotlight on some of the musicians we're excited about in 2023 Read more »| 10 Jan 2023 -
OpinionScottish Music in 2022
We take a look back at the year in music across Scotland, celebrating the highs, the lows, and our favourite Scottish albums of the year Read more »| 13 Dec 2022 -
OpinionScotland's record shops on their favourite Christmas albums
We catch up with the staff from some of our favourite independent record shops to find out what they'll be listening to this Christmas Read more »| 09 Dec 2022 -
Albums Of The YearThe Skinny's Top Ten Albums of 2022
We polled our music team for their favourite albums of 2022, which traverse dance, hip-hop, indie-rock, singer-songwriter, experimental, electronic and more Read more »| 08 Dec 2022 -
OpinionRemembering Low's Mimi Parker
Following the untimely passing of Mimi Parker, we take a look back at her three decade-spanning career as the drummer and vocalist of Low Read more »| 05 Dec 2022
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MusicHow Disco Revolutionised Music
Disco revolutionised music, but often still doesn't get the respect it deserves. We take a look back at the history of the genre and highlight some of its trailblazers Read more »| 12 Oct 2022 -
OpinionArmy of Me: The sonic evolution of Björk
As Björk releases Fossora, her tenth studio album, we take a look across her back catalogue and celebrate the ever-evolving, ever-shapeshifting Icelandic artist Read more »| 30 Sep 2022 -
Things To DoThe Skinny Guide to Edinburgh's Gig and Clubs Venues
Edinburgh’s creative charm makes it home to a number of super cool music and club spots fit for all of your artistic needs. Let us be your tour guide as we ramble through the top spots the capital has to offer Read more »| 07 Jul 2022 -
OpinionDoune the Rabbit Hole 2022: Ten acts to catch
With the shocking reveal that Patti Smith is set to play at Doune the Rabbit Hole in Stirlingshire this summer, we pick out ten other acts not to be missed Read more »| 28 Jan 2022 -
OpinionGreat Scots: 2021 in Scottish Music
As we wrap up at the magazine for another year, it's time for our annual Great Scots playlist of music we've loved in Scotland this year. Enjoy. Read more »| 17 Dec 2021 -
OpinionLOTOS – Renaissance, track-by-track
Following the release of Renaissance back in September, Scottish hip-hop collective LOTOS (Last of the Old School) talk us through the record track-by-track Read more »| 09 Dec 2021 -
OpinionA transitional year: Scottish music in 2021
We take a closer look at the past year in Scotland's music scene, celebrate our favourite Scottish releases of 2021 and pay tribute to those we've lost Read more »| 08 Dec 2021 -
Albums Of The YearThe Skinny's Top Ten Albums of 2021
Our albums of the year list includes everything from hip-hop and pop to ambient orchestral jazz, post-punk and more Read more »| 01 Dec 2021 -
OpinionThe Skinny's Scottish Albums of 2021
As voted for by The Skinny's music writers, in reverse order, here are our top ten Scottish releases of the year Read more »| 30 Nov 2021