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... Elisabeth Elektra
Elisabeth Elektra, Glasgow's own high priestess of femme pop, has released another grimoire of gripping dance tracks. We shine our spotlight to try and understand the method behind the magic Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Azamiah
Since causing a buzz with their 2023 debut In Phases, jazz collective Azamiah have been collaborating in the studio and communing with nature; ahead of the release of their new EP Two Lands, we catch up with members INDIA BLUE and Norman Villeroux Read more »| 05 Jun 2025 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: June 2025
In what’s sure to be a bright summer, Pippa Blundell, Brìghde Chaimbeul and M. John Henry bring folk sounds fizzing to the top, but our June recommendations span hip-hop, spiritual jazz, and Elisabeth Elektra’s synth-pop book of spells Read more »| 03 Jun 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Faith Eliott
Ahead of releasing their latest album, dryas, we catch up with Faith Eliott to talk poetry, songwriting and collaboration Read more »| 29 May 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Quinie
Ahead of releasing their new album Forefowk, Mind Me, we catch up with Glasgow experimental folk artist Quinie Read more »| 22 May 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Maranta
It's not every day a band play their last ever show on the same day they launch their debut album, but that's exactly what Edinburgh duo Maranta are doing on Friday. We catch up to find out more Read more »| 15 May 2025
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MusicSpotlight On... Maz and the Phantasms
Ahead of releasing their latest single Factory Hell, which they'll celebrate at their gig/club night Phantasmagasm III, we catch up with Maz from Maz and the Phantasms Read more »| 08 May 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Miwa Nagato-Apthorp
Ahead of releasing her debut EP Noren at Alchemy Film & Moving Image Festival, we catch up with Hawick artist and folk musician Miwa Nagato-Apthorp Read more »| 01 May 2025 -
New MusicScottish New Music round-up: May 2025
The release schedule in Scotland continues to overwhelm. We celebrate new music from Maranta, Faith Eliott, Rebecca Vasmant, Quinie and more Read more »| 01 May 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... her picture
Ahead of releasing their latest single, Reasons I Tried, we catch up with Anny Tahaney of Glasgow trio her picture Read more »| 24 Apr 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... SOAPBOX
Ahead of their second EP, LOCK IN, we catch up with Tom Rowan of Glasgow political punks SOAPBOX Read more »| 17 Apr 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Pippa Blundell
Following the release of her latest single, wasted, and the announcement of her debut album, we catch up with Glasgow singer-songwriter Pippa Blundell Read more »| 10 Apr 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Nikhita
Ahead of releasing her debut EP, Solace, we catch up with Edinburgh artist Nikhita Read more »| 03 Apr 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... PAQUE
Ahead of releasing his latest single, Circus, we catch up with Glasgow-based rapper PAQUE Read more »| 27 Mar 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Idiogram
Ahead of releasing their debut album this weekend, we catch up with East Lothian post-prog outfit Idiogram Read more »| 20 Mar 2025