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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AlbumsWeyes Blood – And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
Always emotionally direct, Natalie Mering lets us in once more on And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow, the second album in a trilogy Read more »| 14 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsKapil Seshasayee – Laal
With Laal, Kapil Seshasayee has shown himself to be an innovative talent, with a compelling future-forward vision Read more »| 14 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsGold Panda – The Work
Gold Panda's fourth album is the sound of techno growing up and chilling out Read more »| 09 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsTyondai Braxton – Telekinesis
Former BATTLES frontman cranks up the weirdness for a mind-bending orchestral adventure Read more »| 09 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsChristine and the Queens – Redcar les adorables étoiles
Christine and the Queens' newest album, by hypermasculine persona Redcar, feels more polished, produced and powerful than previous records Read more »| 07 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsAmi Dang – The Living World's Demands
Through the mixed mediums of Indian classical music and a veritable bounty of evocative electronic textures, Ami Dang commands attention at every turn Read more »| 04 Nov 2022
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AlbumsTurnover – Myself in the Way
The Virginia quartet continue their musical metamorphosis, embracing disco and funk soundscapes in their latest adventure Read more »| 03 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsConnie Constance – Miss Power
Connie Constance’s latest album Miss Power is a whirlwind as it winds through myriad emotions Read more »| 02 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsPhoenix – Alpha Zulu
Movements come and go but Phoenix still bang, even with their lesser works Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsEzra Collective – Where I'm Meant To Be
With Where I’m Meant To Be, the jazz quintet have crafted a supremely effective call to surrender yourself to the present and celebrate life through dance Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsCarla Dal Forno – Come Around
Carla dal Forno returns, refining her sound to its purest essence Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsBig Joanie – Back Home
Back Home shows increased confidence in production, without sacrificing any of the immediacy that make this trio one to watch Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsDaniel Avery – Ultra Truth
Daniel Avery conjures a dreamlike world on his latest album, though at times excessive ambience stalls the vision Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsCarly Rae Jepsen – The Loneliest Time
The Loneliest Time is a solid leftfield pop album, showcasing Jepsen’s ability to draw across eras and genres to push the boundaries of what pop can be Read more »| 21 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsArctic Monkeys – The Car
Grandiose strings and exuberant irresistible vocals in The Car show Arctic Monkeys are more comfortable than ever in their lounge-laden musical attire Read more »| 20 Oct 2022