Lorde and Katy Perry-endorsed Skott keeps up the momentum on “Glitter & Gloss”

One of renowned tastemaker Chess Club’s newest signings, every prior release from Skott has generated a well-deserved buzz of intrigue. The story of her youth spent amongst folk musicians in a forest commune has already been somewhat mythologised, becoming another part of the otherworldly landscape inhabited by each of her tracks thus far. From the beguiling weirdness of debut “Porcelain” to the catchy trills and whistles of “Lack of Emotion”, the Scandinavian singer has carved a fascinatingly unique path for herself, earning plaudits from some of the biggest names in pop, including both Lorde and Katy Perry.

“Glitter & Gloss” is Skott’s punchiest release thus far, with the singer choosing once again to push her sound in an entirely different - yet nonetheless charming - direction. Her trademark vocal soars above regimental percussion, its range astonishing as ever, whilst the electronics that growl beneath the twinkling synths of the chorus veer towards an industrial sound. With a rousing chorus, and a call to “Let It Go” that could rival Idina Menzel, “Glitter & Gloss” sees Skott stretching beyond the delicate intricacies of previous releases to prove that huge pop tracks are not beyond her reach.