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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AlbumsChuck Strangers – Glory of the King's Hand
On Glory of the King's Hand, Chuck Strangers proves his ability on the mic matches his production skills, but the record's pacing causes some problems Read more »| 10 Jul 2026 -
AlbumsLuluc – Sweet Thief
On their latest album, Luluc detail the fragile beauty of the world around them in soul-stirring melodies and mystical arrangements Read more »| 09 Jul 2026 -
AlbumsKelela – new avatar
On new avatar, Kelela finds a path through as most great artists do – remaking themselves Read more »| 07 Jul 2026 -
AlbumsThe XCERTS – i think i want to go home now.
It takes a certain calibre of musician to be able to bottle the rage of youth with the wise mindset of age; Aberdeen-born, Brighton-based The XCERTS have done just that on their sixth album Read more »| 07 Jul 2026 -
Albumsmary in the junkyard – Role Model Hermit
The London-based trio mary in the junkyard’s debut album is a magnificent feat in angry, sad and fantastical folk-rock Read more »| 02 Jul 2026 -
AlbumsAkusmi – Terra Incognita
Akusmi's second album is a journey through wonder and quiet adventure Read more »| 29 Jun 2026
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AlbumsHelen Svoboda – Headwater
The Finnish/Australian experimentalist takes us on a descent into dream logic on Headwater Read more »| 23 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsDowntown Boys – Public Luxury
Ten years on, Downtown Boys have lost none of their angry edge Read more »| 22 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsKelsey Lu – So Help Me God
Kelsey Lu’s sophomore album is a series of beautifully crafted, unfolding journeys that showcases Lu at a new creative peak Read more »| 09 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsLa Sécurité – Bingo!
Pulsating with energy, humour and intimacy, on La Sécurité's latest album Bingo!, the Montreal collective has levelled up Read more »| 09 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsVince Staples – Cry Baby
Cry Baby is Vince Staples' most focused and concentrated work in recent memory. Not one to miss as the uncomfortable truths ring out like war cries Read more »| 09 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsWidowspeak – Roses
Widowspeak's seventh album is a rosy blend of feathery vocals and gritty guitars Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsRosa Walton – Tell Me It’s A Dream
One-half of Let’s Eat Grandma trades experimentalism for euphoria on a glittering debut record Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsDeath Cab For Cutie – I Built You a Tower
A sonic diary of a man compartmentalising loss, the indie legends' rejuvenation on their eleventh record ensures I Built You a Tower is assembled on solid ground Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
AlbumsTara Clerkin Trio – Somewhere Good
With a sound rooted in Bristol's sonic DNA, Tara Clerkin Trio return with their most assured record to date Read more »| 02 Jun 2026