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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Albums Of The YearAlbums of 2019 (#10): Weyes Blood – Titanic Rising
Between love and fiction, meaning and chaos, Weyes Blood's fourth LP Titanic Rising offers no easy answers Read more »| 26 Nov 2019 -
MusicDeclan Welsh and the Decadent West: Debut album track-by-track
Declan Welsh gives us a track-by-track run-through of the Glasgow band's debut album, Cheaply Bought, Expensively Sold Read more »| 18 Oct 2019 -
OpinionThe SAY Award and the importance of the album
Former Mercury Prize judge and chair of the SAY Award judging panel since its inauguration, John Williamson explains why the SAY Award and albums are still so important in 2019 Read more »| 29 Aug 2019 -
OpinionThe B-52's eponymous debut celebrates 40 years
As The B-52's eponymous debut celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a closer look at the band's legacy and their never more relevant message of inclusivity Read more »| 04 Jul 2019 -
Albums Of The YearThe Skinny's Top 20 Albums of 2019 So Far
In a year where Scottish wunderkind Lewis Capaldi has dominated the charts, we polled our writers for their favourite albums of 2019 so far and here's what they've decided Read more »| 24 Jun 2019 -
OpinionHome is where the record player is
To help celebrate World Music Day, musician and promoter Bart Owl explores the importance of music; how it's always helping to develop new connections and new memories Read more »| 21 Jun 2019
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MusicPrimavera Sound: Going global or selling out?
With global expansions of the Barcelona festival's brand amidst the hip dystopia of commodified identity politics, we look back on the 2019 edition of Primavera Sound Read more »| 12 Jun 2019 -
OpinionThe Case for a Queer and Radical Eurovision
With 2019's Eurovision Song Contest within touching distance, we make a case for a queer and radical Eurovision Read more »| 13 May 2019 -
MusicThe Ninth Wave: Under the Influence
With part one of their two-part album Infancy set for release on 3 May, The Ninth Wave tell us what albums have inspired them over the years Read more »| 25 Apr 2019 -
FestivalsPacking List: Our Music Festival Essentials
Ahead of festival season, whether you're heading abroad or staying at home, here's our practical guide to what to pack in your music festival backpack Read more »| 12 Apr 2019 -
FestivalsThe Future's Bright: Scottish Festivals on Sustainability
Following on from Glastonbury's ban on single-use plastics, we speak to some of Scotland's leading festivals to find out what they're doing to be more sustainable going forward Read more »| 11 Apr 2019 -
MusicBehind Bossy Love's Favourite 00s Jams
After releasing their debut EP, Whiplash, Bossy Love's John Baillie Jnr tells us all about the Glasgow duo's favourite era of pop music and all the sampling goodness that came with it Read more »| 24 Jan 2019 -
IntersectionsDon’t Stop the Music: Headphones & Street Harassment
This month’s columnist explores his love for headphones as an armour against street harassment Read more »| 15 Jan 2019 -
Opinion'Keep It': The Reading Rooms under threat
The Reading Rooms is under threat after being subjected to a sustained campaign of unwanted police pressure. Now the influential Dundee venue is urging punters to take a stand Read more »| 21 Dec 2018 -
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Primavera Sound's diverse 2019 line-up shames most UK festivals
With Primavera Sound's recently announced 2019 line-up, The New Normal is here, and it's time for the UK – and indie rock dudes – to catch up Read more »| 07 Dec 2018