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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AlbumsYaeji – With a Hammer
On With a Hammer, Yaeji channels anger into a record that embraces fun and surprising musical juxtapositions Read more »| 06 Apr 2023 -
AlbumsBillie Marten – Drop Cherries
On Drop Cherries, Billie Marten has brought together a collection of intimate feelings, thoughts and sentiments transforming them into something hauntingly relatable Read more »| 04 Apr 2023 -
AlbumsTim Hecker – No Highs
Tim Hecker’s latest is full of gorgeous sounds, but never quite finds an identity for itself Read more »| 04 Apr 2023 -
AlbumsDaughter – Stereo Mind Game
Daughter find a little more hope in the melancholy on their dazzling new album Stereo Mind Game Read more »| 03 Apr 2023 -
AlbumsHMLTD – The Worm
A whiplash-inducing U-turn from the modern glam of their debut, The Worm puts the practical skills of HMLTD to the test Read more »| 03 Apr 2023 -
Albumsboygenius – the record
Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus treat us to a full-length record and it’s everything a debut album should be: exploratory, explosive and full of heart Read more »| 29 Mar 2023
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AlbumsLIES – Lies
The latest project from cousins Mike and Nate Kinsella (American Football), Lies is a more synth-driven yet promising debut from these emo veterans Read more »| 27 Mar 2023 -
AlbumsDeerhoof – Miracle-Level
Back with their 19th album, wonky-pop mainstays Deerhoof are on reliably solid form Read more »| 27 Mar 2023 -
AlbumsBABYMETAL – THE OTHER ONE
Returning from hiatus and restored as a duo, BABYMETAL ditch the 'baby' on their all-conquering, coming-of-age fourth album Read more »| 21 Mar 2023 -
AlbumsLucinda Chua – YIAN
Lucinda Chua's debut solo record aches with a specific form of longing, inviting us to listen more closely Read more »| 21 Mar 2023 -
AlbumsYves Tumor – Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
On their latest record, Yves Tumor attempts to rewrite the history of the rock gods we idolise Read more »| 17 Mar 2023 -
AlbumsMsaki x Tubatsi – Synthetic Hearts
Starkly beautiful and haunting in turn, Synthetic Hearts reveals itself in new ways on each listen Read more »| 07 Mar 2023 -
AlbumsDutch Uncles – True Entertainment
Manchester anti-lad rockers Dutch Uncles return with their most fun album to date, but one that struggles to find its feet Read more »| 07 Mar 2023 -
AlbumsFever Ray – Radical Romantics
The enigmatic Swede is back with a skewed take on pop music's favourite topic Read more »| 07 Mar 2023 -
AlbumsLichen Slow – Rest Lurks
Poignant, diverse and tongue-in-cheek, the debut album from Malcolm Middleton and Joel Harries’ new project Lichen Slow is rich in colour and character Read more »| 06 Mar 2023