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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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 -
ComedyLet It Be Funny: Comedy and The Beatles
As Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson releases an all-new version of The Beatles' worst film, we take a look at the comedy that made the band so memorable Read more »| 21 Oct 2021 -
OpinionWe Wanna Be Free: Screamadelica at 30
We look back at Primal Scream's magnum opus at 30 – the last word on dancefloor-ready neo-psychedelia whose influence is still felt today Read more »| 15 Sep 2021 -
OpinionCelebrating 20 Years of So Solid Crew's 21 Seconds
Twenty years since its release, we look back at So Solid Crew's 21 Seconds and how it helped change the musical landscape of the UK, paving the way for grime Read more »| 20 Jul 2021
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OpinionMusic Festivals, We Love You
After a year where everything changed, festivals have never felt so significant – and thank God, they're finally back Read more »| 07 Jul 2021 -
OpinionGood Dog's Top Five Video Game Soundtracks
With the soundtrack for new 8-bit game Journey to the End of the Jelly World out today, Suse Bear discusses and rates five favourite video game soundtracks Read more »| 02 Jul 2021 -
OpinionA World So New: 20th anniversary of Since I Left You
As Australia's The Avalanches celebrate 20 years of Since I Left You, we take a fond trip down memory lane and relish in an album that made us think differently about music Read more »| 31 May 2021 -
OpinionThe Skinny On... Roddy Woomble
Ahead of the release of his latest solo record, Lo! Soul, Idlewild's Roddy Woomble takes on our Q&A this month and has us salivating over breakfast food Read more »| 19 May 2021 -
ClubsTo All the Clubs I've Loved Before
Nearly a year since they shut, our Clubs editor reflects on the wonders of the club toilet and why clubs are so important Read more »| 09 Mar 2021 -
OpinionIn Memory of SOPHIE
As the world attempts to come to terms with the sudden and tragic passing of SOPHIE, we remember the musician, artist and all-round creative powerhouse Read more »| 01 Mar 2021 -
OpinionBeat Connection: How radio helped me in 2020
Our music editor explains how her listening habits have changed in the past year, and how she's found comfort and connection through listening to the radio Read more »| 01 Feb 2021 -
OpinionExpress Yourself: Capturing Your Creativity
One writer discusses the importance of finding your creative release, even if you're not very good at the thing you're creating Read more »| 05 Jan 2021 -
OpinionA Year of Extremes: 2020 in Scottish Music
We take a look back on one of the most tumultuous years Scotland's music scene has ever faced, and celebrate five of the best albums to come out of it Read more »| 09 Dec 2020