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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AlbumsJay Som – Belong
What once was meticulous and solitary is now plural and porous, Jay Som’s Belong is a study in letting go Read more »| 08 Oct 2025 -
AlbumsMadison Cunningham – Ace
Madison Cunningham explores a new moody sonic palette on her expressive third album, Ace Read more »| 07 Oct 2025 -
MusicDirty Dozen: Idlewild review Sleaford Mods, Brogéal & more
Ahead of Idlewild's tenth album, we stick Roddy Woomble and Rod Jones in the hot seat to review new music from Sparks, Upchuck, Brogéal, Hen Hoose, Sigrid and more Read more »| 03 Oct 2025 -
Albumsdodie – Not For Lack of Trying
On her latest album, dodie offers a cosy, well-crafted record that occasionally retreads the same paths Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsIdlewild – Idlewild
Having spent the better part of three decades crafting their sound and poetic sensibilities, Idlewilld's endless hours of commitment are crystal clear on their newest record Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsDania – Listless
With all the songs on Listless composed after midnight, Dania's album truly lives in its darkest corners Read more »| 29 Sep 2025
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AlbumsSPRINTS – All That Is Over
Embodying the ethos of punk, All That Is Over mirrors the horrific state of humanity that the world has found itself in Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsOlivia Dean – The Art of Loving
On second album The Art of Loving, Olivia Dean transforms balances playful charm with raw emotion Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsJADE – THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!
On JADE's debut album she proves herself pop's newest chameleon: brash, uneven and impossible to ignore Read more »| 23 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsBiffy Clyro – Futique
After their sensational headline set at TRNSMT, Scottish rock legends Biffy Clyro return with their monumental tenth studio album, Futique Read more »| 22 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsWednesday – Bleeds
On their latest album, Bleeds, Wednesday find their sweet spot Read more »| 19 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsKojey Radical – Don't Look Down
On the followup to his debut album, Reasons to Smile, Kojey Radical continues to carve out his own sound Read more »| 16 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsJoanne Robertson – Blurrr
A swooning account of bedsit melancholia, Blurrr is Joanne Robertson's finest record yet Read more »| 15 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsNewDad – Altar
With a move to London and a pared back lineup, Galway trio NewDad lean towards a more guitar-driven sound on their second album Read more »| 15 Sep 2025 -
AlbumsFormer Champ – i saw you in paradise
Former Champ's debut album hits home as a summertime smash of power-pop Read more »| 15 Sep 2025