New Music
We love new music, from the first tracks from brand-new bands to new cuts from our favourite returning artists. This is The Skinny's collection of exclusive track premieres and first plays of songs from bands and musicians from across Scotland, the UK and beyond, as well as full album and EP streams from exciting new talents, and new music videos from some of our favourite bands.
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MusicSpotlight On... Starsky-Rae
Following the release of his latest album, Taste the Bruise, we shine a spotlight on Glasgow's Starsky-Rae Read more »| 23 Oct 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Liv Dawn
Ahead of releasing her latest EP, Hopeful Wandering, we catch up with Scottish singer-songwriter Liv Dawn Read more »| 16 Oct 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... DM Arthur
Ahead of releasing his new single Top of the Hill, we catch up with Glasgow singer-songwriter DM Arthur Read more »| 09 Oct 2025 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: October 2025
It's another packed month for new Scottish releases; we celebrate records from Auntie Flo, SHEARS, Lomond Campbell, Stillhound, Possibly Jamie and more Read more »| 01 Oct 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Goodnight Louisa
Ahead of releasing Marathon, her second album as synth-noir artist Goodnight Louisa, we catch up with Glasgow-based Louisa McCraw Read more »| 25 Sep 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... SHEARS
Following the release of her latest single FEEL IT, and ahead of the release of her debut album, we catch up with Leith producer and pop artist SHEARS Read more »| 18 Sep 2025
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MusicSpotlight On... Rianne Downey
Following the release of her latest single, Good In Goodbye, we catch up with country-pop artist on the rise, Rianne Downey Read more »| 11 Sep 2025 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: September 2025
Music lovers of all types can find tunes on the Scottish scene this September, but we’re most excited for concept albums, satirical songwriting and strong emotional narratives from artists like Goodnight Louisa, Emma Pollock and Rudi Zygadlo Read more »| 03 Sep 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Kai Reesu
Following the release of their mixtape KOMPROMAT vol. i and ahead of their appearance at PITCH Scotland, we catch up with Kai Reesu Read more »| 21 Aug 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Ferester
Following the release of his Days Go By EP and ahead of his appearance at Wide Days' Made In Scotland showcase, we catch up with Scottish-American singer-songwriter Ferester Read more »| 14 Aug 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Martha May & The Mondays
Following the release of their latest EP, Zeroes & Villians, and ahead of a launch party at Nice N Sleazy, we catch up with Martha May & The Mondays Read more »| 07 Aug 2025 -
New Music
Scottish New Music Round-up: August 2025
Welcome to the August edition of our new Scottish music column, with releases to look forward to from Humour, Tarn, James Yorkston and Martha May & The Mondays Read more »| 01 Aug 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Slow Karma
Following the release of their latest single Price Check, we shine our weekly spotlight on up-and-coming Edinburgh outfit Slow Karma Read more »| 31 Jul 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... pedalo
As they release their latest single She's the Sun, we turn our spotlight on Glasgow dreampop outfit pedalo Read more »| 24 Jul 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Annie Booth
Ahead of releasing her latest EP, The Brace, we catch up with singer-songwriter Annie Booth Read more »| 17 Jul 2025