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 2018 (#6): Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert – Here Lies the Body
Aidan Moffat and RM Hubbert's debut collaborative album, Here Lies the Body is the tale of two protagonists whose stories snake through passion, deception, grief and maternal abandonment Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
Albums Of The YearAlbums of 2018 (#7): Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer
Janelle Monáe’s third album is protest music hidden beneath the guise of a party record but, more importantly, it's a celebration of Monáe herself – her sexuality, her femininity, her identity Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
Albums Of The YearAlbums of 2018 (#8): Courtney Barnett – Tell Me How You Really Feel
Courtney Barnett's Tell Me How You Really Feel was a bold return to form from the Australian artist, showing no signs of difficult second album syndrome Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
Albums Of The Year
Albums of 2018 (#9): Car Seat Headrest – Twin Fantasy
The production quality of Car Seat Headrest's rerecorded version of 2011's Twin Fantasy adds to the clarity of the overall music, while its concerns and revelations are as complex and timeless as ever Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Albums Of The Year
Albums of 2018 (#10): Nils Frahm – All Melody
Nils Frahm's seventh studio album, All Melody, may be his masterwork, at once a beautiful mood piece and a collection of danceable barnstormers Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Opinion
An Aidan Moffat Christmas
From indisputable classics to racy novelties, from pure soul filth to new wave disco, Aidan Moffat tells us about his favourite Christmas songs and why he loves the season so much Read more »| 26 Nov 2018
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Opinion
2018 in Scottish Music
In what has been an eventful 2018, The Skinny takes a look back at the year in Scottish music with all its highs and lows Read more »| 23 Nov 2018 -
Opinion
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill retrospective
With 2018 marking the 20th anniversary of Lauryn Hill's iconic album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, we look back at the album's development and its ongoing influence Read more »| 16 Nov 2018 -
Albums Of The YearVote for The Skinny's Scottish Album of 2018
It's time to cast your vote for your favourite Scottish album of the past year Read more »| 14 Nov 2018 -
OpinionFive Dundee Bands To Watch
As the spotlight shines on Dundee, we've put together a list of a few of our favourite artists from the City of Discovery to look out for Read more »| 10 Oct 2018 -
Opinion
Jim Gellatly on the SAMAs
Ahead of the 2018 Scottish Alternative Music Awards on 25 October, radio presenter and DJ Jim Gellatly – who will host the ceremony – explains why the SAMAs are so important to him Read more »| 09 Oct 2018 -
Opinion
Power of Sound: How radio can help combat loneliness
As we look for solutions to what some are calling a loneliness epidemic, it could be time to re-evaluate the importance of older technologies and how they make us feel Read more »| 01 Oct 2018 -
Opinion
The Amazing Dale Barclay: A Tribute
With the devastating news that Dale Barclay has lost his battle with brain cancer, we take a look back at the musical life of The Amazing Snakeheads' charismatic frontman Read more »| 27 Sep 2018 -
Students
Sound Advice: Jonnie Common's Guide to Making Music
Want to make use of your student freedom to craft an amazing album, but worried you don't have the kit you need? Jonnie Common is here to tell you not to worry, and also to pick up your phone Read more »| 14 Sep 2018 -
Students
How Not To Be a Dick At Gigs: A 6-Step Plan
Follow our six-step guide on how not to be a dick at gigs to avoid being the victim of tuts/eye rolls/internal hatred from your fellow gig-goers Read more »| 11 Sep 2018