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Into The Valley: The Story Of The Skids, the forgotten heroes of Scottish Punk

By Scott Rowley last updated

They had top 20 hits, a gifted guitar hero and were an influence on U2 and the Manics. So why are the Skids largely forgotten?

Bands & Artists
best alternative scottish albums

Get it up ye: The Best Alternative Scottish Music Playlist

By Louder last updated

Scotland has always led the way when it comes to alt.rock. Here's why, ya bams.

Tracks & Singles
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Guest vocalists confirmed for Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley tribute show

By Scott Munro published

Buzzcocks confirm singers for Royal Albert Hall Pete Shelley tribute show with The Skids & Penetration

Concerts & Shows
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Skids - Scared To Dance (Expanded) album review

By Stephen Dalton published

Scottish art-punks 1979 debut, now as a three-disc box set

Albums
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The 9 Greatest Skids Songs – chosen by Richard Jobson

By Richard Jobson published

Frontman Richard Jobson on the Skids songs that mean the most to him – and why...

Albums
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Skids Burning - Cities album review

By Chris Roberts published

The Skids are coming… back with a bang

Albums
Richard Jobson back with Skids

Richard Jobson explains why The Skids are back on the road

By Dave Ling published

Seventies punk/new wavers return with a tour and a new album

Albums