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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AlbumsCharli xcx – Wuthering Heights
Charli xcx's "Wuthering Heights" soundtrack channels the malice and anxiety of Emily Brontë's novel in a way that Emerald Fennell's film can't Read more »| 18 Feb 2026 -
AlbumsHen Ogledd – DISCOMBOBULATED
Hen Ogledd's latest album, focused on life, death and rebirth sways more into the meandering rather than the conclusive, leaving things feeling somewhat stunted Read more »| 18 Feb 2026 -
AlbumsMarika Takeuchi – Iridescence
Marika Takeuchi's Iridescence balances lyricism with a lingering reservedness Read more »| 17 Feb 2026 -
Albumshemlocke springs – the apple tree under the sea
Beyond its musical execution, the apple tree under the sea is an immense literary accomplishment, and a nourishing meal for this cold and dark season Read more »| 09 Feb 2026 -
Albumsvegas water taxi – long time caller, first time listener
vegas water taxi's latest LP offers a joyful alt-country promise of a social life Read more »| 05 Feb 2026 -
AlbumsDream Nails – You Wish
Dream Nails' third album, You Wish, proves that change can be a good thing, with the risks mostly paying off Read more »| 03 Feb 2026
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AlbumsBeverly Glenn-Copeland – Laughter in Summer
Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s latest album is born of pain but makes for truly life-affirming listening Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
AlbumsMandy, Indiana – URGH
The second album from the noise-rock band doubles down on their abrasive assault Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
AlbumsPem – other ways of landing
Pem's hypnotic vocals have the uncanny ability to wash the world away, even if just for a few short minutes Read more »| 27 Jan 2026 -
AlbumsTashi Dorji – low clouds hang, this land is on fire
On his latest album, the prolific guitarist Tashi Dorji turns down the chaos for an exercise in atmospheric smudge Read more »| 27 Jan 2026 -
AlbumsGeologist – Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?
Animal Collective electronics man Brian Ross Weitz concocts a droning stringscape for his debut solo album as Geologist Read more »| 27 Jan 2026 -
AlbumsShintaro Sakamoto – Yoo-hoo
On his fifth solo album, Shintaro Sakamoto maintains equilibrium to the end, resisting emphasis or release Read more »| 19 Jan 2026 -
AlbumsSearows – Death in the Business of Whaling
Portland singer-songwriter Searows returns with immersive indie-folk and haunting, lingering lyrics Read more »| 19 Jan 2026 -
AlbumsDead Dads Club – Dead Dads Club
Chilli Jesson (Palma Violets, Fontaines D.C.) has taken the long road to the top – but he's picking up momentum on his debut album fronting Dead Dads Club Read more »| 19 Jan 2026 -
AlbumsThe Just Joans – Romantic Visions of Scotland
Scottish siblings The Just Joans deliver gold star indie-pop on their latest album, Romantic Visions of Scotland Read more »| 19 Jan 2026