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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AlbumsGirl Ray – Prestige
Girl Ray are back with a work of loving homage that just falls a little flat Read more »| 02 Aug 2023 -
AlbumsCharif Megarbane – Marzipan
Charif Megarbane distills kaleidoscopic influences in Marzipan with an expert hand, while maintaining his characteristic DIY spontaneity Read more »| 27 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsBeverly Glenn-Copeland – The Ones Ahead
Beverly Glenn-Copeland's latest effort draws from a diverse range of musical avenues, from American jazz and Irish fiddle songs all the way to traditional West African drumming Read more »| 25 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsSnõõper – Super Snõõper
Snõõper continue at breakneck pace on new album Super Snõõper, updating their sound (and a few staple tracks) into a cleaner, more cohesive form Read more »| 25 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsPVRIS – Evergreen
Continuing their move towards alt-pop precision, Lyndsey Gunnulfsen's dancey fourth effort under the PVRIS name radiates confidence and charisma Read more »| 24 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsGeese – 3D Country
On their second album, Geese combine a deceptively simple brand of rock and roll with an infectious sense of fun Read more »| 24 Jul 2023
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AlbumsZiúr – Eyeroll
The fusion of genres found across Eyeroll should feel awkward and unworkable, but Ziúr fuses these elements together with the precision of a mad scientist Read more »| 24 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsJessy Lanza – Love Hallucination
Subtle production flourishes continue to inform Jessy Lanza's glistening pop exterior Read more »| 24 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsBlur – The Ballad of Darren
Britpop icons Blur are finally at ease with their middle-aged selves, opening up the possibility of a thrilling third act of their career Read more »| 17 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsClaud – Supermodels
On Supermodels, Claud combines humour with pure heart throughout, cultivating the ultimate soundtrack for summer and beyond Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsNatural Wonder Beauty Concept – Natural Wonder Beauty Concept
Ana Roxanne and DJ Python join forces for a collaboration that meshes their individual styles to occasionally superb ends Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsMahalia – IRL
Co-written and produced by Raye, Mahalia's IRL is satiny and consistent, but sonically and lyrically we're eager for bigger swings Read more »| 10 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsJulie Byrne – The Greater Wings
A sonically patient, cinematic and hopeful record, The Greater Wings grabs you and pulls you down into Byrne’s slowly breathing world of all-encompassing grief Read more »| 04 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsPJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying
With I Inside the Old Year Dying, PJ Harvey has produced her most beguiling work yet Read more »| 04 Jul 2023 -
AlbumsMeursault – Meursault
The self-titled, sixth record from Neil Pennycook and company reflects upon their past and journeys through a post-apocalyptic future with chaotic synths, mournful strings and feedback-riddled crescendos in tow Read more »| 04 Jul 2023