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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EpAphex Twin – Collapse EP
On Collapse, Aphex Twin's genre-bending techniques once again prove that electronic can be beautiful, playful and tantalising, if you can bear to sit outside your comfort zone Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
EpArcane Roots – Landslide
It might only be four-tracks of reworked previously-released songs, but the Kingston trio showcase a fresh array of sounds across a dreamy EP Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
AlbumsBilly Moon – Punk Songs
Billy Moon's Punk Songs is radical, riotous, entirely relatable and a real affirmation for anyone who has ever used music to get themselves through a tough time Read more »| 13 Sep 2018 -
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A-Sun Amissa – Ceremony in the Stillness
A statement of intent that works noise, texture and atmosphere with care and precision, A-Sun Amissa's Ceremony in the Stillness is beautiful and brutalising Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
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Dilly Dally – Heaven
The Toronto band's second album, Heaven is a battle cry for hope in a world that's all too often darkened by the shadows of doubt, depression and loneliness Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
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Sleaford Mods – Sleaford Mods EP
With their new eponymous EP, Sleaford Mods still have plenty of important things to say, regardless of how they might sugarcoat the message Read more »| 11 Sep 2018
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AlbumsFred Thomas – Aftering
While Aftering doesn’t have the consistency of Fred Thomas' previous album Changer, it is urgent and incisive when it wants to be and serves as further proof of his talents Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
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Terry – I'm Terry
With I'm Terry, Melbourne four-piece Terry display the sheer prowess of their pop sensibilities and punk aesthetic Read more »| 11 Sep 2018 -
AlbumsOliver Coates – Shelley's on Zenn-La
Oliver Coates' Shelley's on Zenn-La is a study of musical form that is innovative in both its approach and experimentation Read more »| 06 Sep 2018 -
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Stoned Jesus – Pilgrims
While they may not always stick the landing here, PiIgrims gives Stoned Jesus more than enough reason to get back on the road Read more »| 06 Sep 2018 -
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Waxahatchee – Great Thunder EP
Great Thunder offers some stunning moments from Waxahatchee and finds Katie Crutchfield at her most off guard and most personal Read more »| 06 Sep 2018 -
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Chilly Gonzales – Solo Piano III
With accidental notes giving way to accidental brilliance, Solo Piano III is Chilly Gonzales' most breathtaking piece of work to date Read more »| 06 Sep 2018 -
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Manu Delago – Parasol Peak
Recorded at different altitudes within the Alps, hang drum maestro Manu Delago's Parasol Peak offers a truly unique listening experience Read more »| 06 Sep 2018 -
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Mothers – Render Another Ugly Method
The second album from Kristine Leschper’s Atlanta outfit Mothers, Render Another Ugly Method reaffirms the band’s talent for making the familiar sound so strange Read more »| 03 Sep 2018 -
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Darwin Deez – 10 Songs That Happened When You Left Me With My Stupid Heart
Indie-pop's near-cliché poster boy Darwin Deez returns with his established style of playful, happy-go-lucky electronica that walks the fine line between lovestruck sweetheart and sickeningly twee wallflower Read more »| 30 Aug 2018