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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AlbumsKaitlyn Aurelia Smith – Let’s Turn It Into Sound
Kinetic and unpredictable, this idea-packed collection provides an evolution from the ambient, new age music Smith has become known for. Read more »| 22 Aug 2022 -
AlbumsJulia Jacklin – PRE PLEASURE
Authentic, intricate and wholeheartedly personal, Julia Jacklin brims with poise at every turn on PRE PLEASURE Read more »| 22 Aug 2022 -
AlbumsCass McCombs – Heartmind
Cass McCombs honed his craft years ago, but still has the ability to surprise on his tenth album. Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
AlbumsThe Chats – Get Fucked
On their second effort, Get Fucked, The Chats look primed to step up on the higher echelons of modern punk and Australian exports Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
AlbumsSRSQ – Ever Crashing
Ever Crashing is a bombastic return from SRSQ that sometimes collapses under its own enormity Read more »| 15 Aug 2022 -
AlbumsHot Chip – Freakout/Release
Front-loaded with fun, Freakout/Release sets expectations high but doesn't quite deliver Read more »| 15 Aug 2022
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AlbumsSylvan Esso – No Rules Sandy
The US synth-pop duo embrace their freak selves on enjoyable fourth album Read more »| 08 Aug 2022 -
AlbumsPale Waves – Unwanted
The Mancunian quartet unapologetically embrace openness and confidence across a catalogue of anthemic pop-punk singalongs Read more »| 08 Aug 2022 -
AlbumsHudson Mohawke – Cry Sugar
Hudson Mohawke makes a grand return with his third album Cry Sugar, which celebrates dance music across the years Read more »| 08 Aug 2022 -
AlbumsKOKOROKO – Could We Be More
Creating an overnight hit could easily push an emerging act into rushing a debut album, but KOKOROKO were patient, and the results are rewarding Read more »| 01 Aug 2022 -
AlbumsMaggie Rogers – Surrender
Even with songs that are brash, chunky and loud, Maggie Rogers gives over to pared back singer-songwriter fare that reigns it all in Read more »| 25 Jul 2022 -
AlbumsFlorist – Florist
A heartfelt collection of loose and explorative folk songs, Florist's new album is a warm hug which asks the listener to smell the flowers every now and then Read more »| 25 Jul 2022 -
AlbumsNina Nastasia – Riderless Horse
Nina Nastasia returns with another strong addition to her superlative catalogue Read more »| 18 Jul 2022 -
AlbumsHelena Celle – Music for Counterflows
Music for Counterflows is a top-drawer production that pushes at the edges of a particular technology in a considered, engaging and beautiful way Read more »| 12 Jul 2022 -
AlbumsBeabadoobee – Beatopia
Nostalgic in sound and sensibilities, Beadaboobee’s second album is an adventurous journey through noughties soundscapes Read more »| 12 Jul 2022