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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AlbumsMitski – Be the Cowboy
With that title, it wouldn’t be wild to assume Mitski Miyawaki’s latest release might be something of a cowboy's lament. Her loyal indie cult has... Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
AlbumsAnna Meredith & Scottish Ensemble – ANNO
ANNO is a collection that casts Vivaldi in a new light while cementing Meredith’s place as a constantly startling and boundary-breaking contemporary composer Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
AlbumsThe Vryll Society – Course of the Satellite
The Vryll Society's debut album, Course of the Satellite takes you on a shimmering journey through the musical solar system Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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VRWRK – On the Outside
VRWRK play tug of war with your mind on On the Outside, a record that keeps you second guessing with its dazzling diversity in both its sounds and sensations Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
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Deaf Havana – Rituals
While it may never go down as an acclaimed piece of artistry, Rituals is diverse enough to count; a glittering, pop effort encased in a mainstream coating Read more »| 10 Aug 2018 -
AlbumsFoxing – Nearer My God
With Nearer My God, Foxing have embarked on a genre-hopping quest, creating a wild record that has the sensibility of emo, if not its aesthetic Read more »| 10 Aug 2018
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The Beths – Future Me Hates Me
Future Me Hates Me occupies a warm, energetic space between joyful hooks, melodic harmonies and lyrical substance Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Ben Khan – Ben Khan
Ben Khan's long-awaited eponymous debut album is finally here, drenched in fluorescent synths and bubbling electronics he continues where his 2014 and 2015 EPs left off Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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The Proclaimers – Angry Cyclist
Twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid return with more of the same on Angry Cyclist. If it's not broke... Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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With Confidence – Love and Loathing
Aussie pop-rock trio With Confidence bring the sunshine and heartbreak with their hook-filled sophomore effort Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Tirzah – Devotion
With Devotion, Tirzah and Micachu have created something fiercely unique, relatable and of the moment Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Jamie Scott – Glasgow Garden Festival '18
Glasgow Garden Festival '18 is an ultimately rewarding listen into questioning the much beloved yet problematic, city of Glasgow through some characteristically excellent production and words Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Tomberlin – At Weddings
At Weddings shows Tomberlin tapping into a tentative inner strength, creating a soothing record that ends up resisting its self-doubts and reaches out its hand Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
AlbumsGabe Gurnsey – Physical
Gabe Gurnsey has taken a temporary departure from the stripped-back no wave electronica of Factory Floor in favour of some good old dancefloor stingers Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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Shredd – Eat Your Enemy EP
The Glasgow trio’s latest EP Eat Your Enemy is a gallant and galvanic garage-punk goliath Read more »| 03 Aug 2018