Reviews
Album, EP and single reviews from The Skinny. Find reviews of the biggest new releases, as well as new records from up-and-coming new artists from across Scotland, the UK and beyond.
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AlbumsLuluc – Sweet Thief
On their latest album, Luluc detail the fragile beauty of the world around them in soul-stirring melodies and mystical arrangements Read more »| 09 Jul 2026 -
AlbumsKelela – new avatar
On new avatar, Kelela finds a path through as most great artists do – remaking themselves Read more »| 07 Jul 2026 -
AlbumsThe XCERTS – i think i want to go home now.
It takes a certain calibre of musician to be able to bottle the rage of youth with the wise mindset of age; Aberdeen-born, Brighton-based The XCERTS have done just that on their sixth album Read more »| 07 Jul 2026 -
Albumsmary in the junkyard – Role Model Hermit
The London-based trio mary in the junkyard’s debut album is a magnificent feat in angry, sad and fantastical folk-rock Read more »| 02 Jul 2026 -
AlbumsAkusmi – Terra Incognita
Akusmi's second album is a journey through wonder and quiet adventure Read more »| 29 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsHelen Svoboda – Headwater
The Finnish/Australian experimentalist takes us on a descent into dream logic on Headwater Read more »| 23 Jun 2026
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AlbumsDowntown Boys – Public Luxury
Ten years on, Downtown Boys have lost none of their angry edge Read more »| 22 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsKelsey Lu – So Help Me God
Kelsey Lu’s sophomore album is a series of beautifully crafted, unfolding journeys that showcases Lu at a new creative peak Read more »| 09 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsLa Sécurité – Bingo!
Pulsating with energy, humour and intimacy, on La Sécurité's latest album Bingo!, the Montreal collective has levelled up Read more »| 09 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsVince Staples – Cry Baby
Cry Baby is Vince Staples' most focused and concentrated work in recent memory. Not one to miss as the uncomfortable truths ring out like war cries Read more »| 09 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsWidowspeak – Roses
Widowspeak's seventh album is a rosy blend of feathery vocals and gritty guitars Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsRosa Walton – Tell Me It’s A Dream
One-half of Let’s Eat Grandma trades experimentalism for euphoria on a glittering debut record Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsDeath Cab For Cutie – I Built You a Tower
A sonic diary of a man compartmentalising loss, the indie legends' rejuvenation on their eleventh record ensures I Built You a Tower is assembled on solid ground Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsTara Clerkin Trio – Somewhere Good
With a sound rooted in Bristol's sonic DNA, Tara Clerkin Trio return with their most assured record to date Read more »| 02 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsJalen Ngonda – Doctrine of Love
On his latest album, Doctrine of Love, Jalen Ngonda wears his vintage soul influences on his sleeve Read more »| 02 Jun 2026