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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AlbumsJapanese Breakfast – Jubilee
On her third album as Japanese Breakfast, Michelle Zauner moves confidently through a space befitting of the multi-hyphenate artist she has become Read more »| 31 May 2021 -
AlbumsBillie Marten – Flora Fauna
Her most exploratory and assured record yet, Flora Fauna finds Billie Marten braver, wiser and fully in bloom Read more »| 19 May 2021 -
AlbumsCHAI – WINK
CHAI's new album takes some unexpected turns, bringing new ideas into their kaleidoscopic sound Read more »| 19 May 2021 -
AlbumsRoddy Woomble – Lo! Soul
Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble's new solo album is an expansive, explorative listen Read more »| 17 May 2021 -
AlbumsFatima Al Qadiri – Medieval Femme
Fatima Al Qadiri takes us through the rich, vibrant history of Arabic music and culture on her latest Hyperdub release, Medieval Femme Read more »| 12 May 2021 -
AlbumsMorcheeba – Blackest Blue
What Blackest Blue lacks in impact it makes up for with trippy downtempo calling cards, which will keep long-time Morcheeba fans plenty satisfied Read more »| 12 May 2021
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AlbumsSt. Vincent – Daddy's Home
Shapeshifting songwriter Annie Clark unearths family truths on her new album Read more »| 10 May 2021 -
AlbumsSons of Kemet – Black to the Future
Shabaka Hutchings and Sons of Kemet return with Black to the Future, the group's best work to date Read more »| 10 May 2021 -
AlbumsSquid – Bright Green Field
If Squid are the guitar boys' buzz band of the moment, some are going to get a little more than they bargained for on their debut LP Read more »| 03 May 2021 -
AlbumsKUČKA – Wrestling
KUČKA's long-awaited first album is an incredibly accomplished expression of her experimental electronic sound Read more »| 28 Apr 2021 -
AlbumsTeenage Fanclub – Endless Arcade
On Endless Arcade, Teenage Fanclub sound refreshed, renewed and remarkably like themselves Read more »| 28 Apr 2021 -
AlbumsField Music – Flat White Moon
Although Flat White Moon is a serene glance into the past, it lacks some of the innovation that make its inspirations so great Read more »| 21 Apr 2021 -
AlbumsGodspeed You! Black Emperor – G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END!
On G_d's Pee AT STATE'S END!, Godspeed You! Black Emperor have created a perfect soundtrack for these strange times Read more »| 29 Mar 2021 -
AlbumsDry Cleaning – New Long Leg
Dry Cleaning’s impressive interplay and energy make the songs on New Long Leg wonderfully replayable Read more »| 29 Mar 2021 -
AlbumsXiu Xiu – OH NO
Xiu Xiu's 12th album, OH NO, sees them deliver a record of duets as they make a whole host of new friends following the demise of some long-standing friendships Read more »| 23 Mar 2021