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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AlbumsLucy Liyou – MR COBRA
The sound artist’s latest album MR COBRA is her wildest work yet Read more »| 14 Apr 2026 -
AlbumsHolly Humberstone – Cruel World
In its biggest moments, Holly Humberstone unlocks real pop star energy on her latest album, Cruel World Read more »| 10 Apr 2026 -
AlbumsMy New Band Believe – My New Band Believe
black midi bassist Cameron Picton releases his debut album as My New Band Believe. Endlessly shifting, it's filled with bright melodies and organic, living sound Read more »| 10 Apr 2026 -
AlbumsWU LYF – A Wave That Will Never Break
The mist has cleared on the once-mysterious heavy pop group, revealing an urgent, brilliant second album Read more »| 07 Apr 2026 -
AlbumsFélicia Atkinson & Christina Vantzou – Reflections Vol.3: Water Poems
On Water Poems, Atkinson and Vantzou channel their own oceanside dwellings into ambient sounds tinged with nostalgia, joy and hidden depths Read more »| 07 Apr 2026 -
AlbumsBroken Chanter – This Could be Us, You, or Anybody Else
Broken Chanter's latest album is a moody, thoughtful piece of work that’s sure to delight those who love to boogie on down to sad music Read more »| 06 Apr 2026
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AlbumsPictish Trail – Life Slime
Pictish Trail oozes talent on his latest studio album, Life Slime, with a primordial approach to pop Read more »| 06 Apr 2026 -
AlbumsWendy Eisenberg – Wendy Eisenberg
On their self-titled album, Wendy Eisenberg channels the restless energy of their avant-garde work into something beautiful Read more »| 03 Apr 2026 -
AlbumsSUNN O))) – SUNN O)))
SUNN O))) reconnect with nature and signal our doom on their self-titled comeback record Read more »| 03 Apr 2026 -
AlbumsArlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire
On Ambiguous Desire, Arlo Parks approaches euphoria and vulnerability with a soothing ambivalence Read more »| 30 Mar 2026 -
AlbumsRobyn – Sexistential
Robyn's back with her ninth album, doing what Robyn does best – blending euphoria and melancholy to make fun, endearingly cringeworthy, luxury pop music Read more »| 24 Mar 2026 -
AlbumsCourtney Barnett – Creature of Habit
The latest album from Australian songwriter Courtney Barnett is laidback on the surface, but familiar anxieties remain Read more »| 24 Mar 2026 -
AlbumsFcukers – 'Ö'
For a band sold as New York's next great party-starters, much of the debut album from Fcukers feels oddly undercooked Read more »| 24 Mar 2026 -
AlbumsThe Twilight Sad – IT'S THE LONG GOODBYE
Almost twenty years after their debut album, IT'S THE LONG GOODBYE reveals the subtle evolution of indie veterans The Twilight Sad Read more »| 23 Mar 2026 -
AlbumsSnail Mail – Ricochet
Snail Mail’s third album combines honest alt-rock with orchestral flourishes Read more »| 23 Mar 2026