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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Opinion2018 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 -
OpinionThe 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 Year
Vote 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 -
Opinion
Five 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 -
OpinionJim 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
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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 -
Opinion
Say It Out Loud: The Beta Band's The Three E.P.'s turns 20
In September 1998, The Beta Band released The Three E.P.'s. Twenty years on, the compilation is finally being issued on vinyl sounding as fresh and inventive as ever Read more »| 10 Sep 2018 -
Albums Of The Year
The Skinny's Albums of 2018 so far
As we reach the halfway point of 2018, our music team have selected their favourite albums so far, featuring everything from Aussie pop to Scottish hip-hop via techno and krautrock Read more »| 06 Jul 2018 -
MusicDamage Control: Is there a silver lining for the ABC following the fire?
After a fire from the neighbouring Glasgow School of Art caused extensive damage to the O2 ABC, we speak to those associated with the venue and look at what makes it so special Read more »| 04 Jul 2018 -
Music
Rip It Up: A Scottish Music Timeline
We look back on the history of Scottish pop music, from Lonnie Donegan and Lulu to Young Fathers, Belle & Sebastian and Mogwai Read more »| 21 Jun 2018 -
Music
Rip It Up: Where Does Scottish Music Fit on a Global Scale
Shirley Manson, Lauren Mayberry, Aidan Moffat and KT Tunstall among others tell us where they think Scottish music fits in on a global scale Read more »| 20 Jun 2018 -
Music
Rip It Up: Most Significant Changes in the Scottish Music Scene
Shirley Manson, Aidan Moffat, Duglas T. Stewart and KT Tunstall among others tell us what they think the most significant changes have been in the Scottish music scene over the years Read more »| 20 Jun 2018