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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New MusicScottish New Music Round-Up: August 2026
Celestial bodies and nocturnal animals star across this month's music – along with a flock of singles and EPs, we recommend records from Alex Amor, Hanna Tuulikki & Tommy Perman, The Great Pleasure and a live album from our old friend Jacob Alon Read more »| 04 Aug 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Nick Dow
With his brand new album Struck out today, we catch up with Edinburgh-based electronic producer Nick Dow Read more »| 30 Jul 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Katherine Aly
After releasing SHOW NO PAIN [for the avoidant], we catch up with pop artist Katherine Aly to talk reinvention, influences and look to the future Read more »| 23 Jul 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Sulka
Ahead of releasing his latest album, Bute, we catch up with Glasgow-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sulka Read more »| 16 Jul 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Paulie Swan
Following the release of his debut EP, Swans Today, we catch up with Edinburgh-based rising talent Paulie Swan Read more »| 09 Jul 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Raj Mahal
Ahead of his performance at Kelburn Garden Party this weekend, we catch up with Glasgow multihyphenate Raj Mahal Read more »| 03 Jul 2026
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New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: July 2026
July brings vast and atmospheric releases across the board – eye-catching percussive moments from Doom Scroller, dark folk from Wild Gods, burbling electronic productions from digital omnivore Nick Dow, plus loads more… Read more »| 01 Jul 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... GAÏA
Following the release of their debut single Big Girls, and ahead of a slot on our stage at Kelburn Garden Party next weekend, we catch up with GAÏA Read more »| 25 Jun 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Both Hands
With singles Sea Spray and Lips Parted out now, we ask Both Hands – the synth-pop project of Hailey Beavis and Brian Pokora – about how they came together, and what to expect from new album Be Like a Mountain In a Moonlit Way Read more »| 18 Jun 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... James Emmanuel
Ahead of releasing his latest EP, Good Man, we catch up with Nigeria-born, Edinburgh-based soul singer James Emmanuel Read more »| 11 Jun 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Russell Stewart
Following the release of his surprise SCRAP METAL MIXTAPE, we catch up with Glasgow R'n'B and neo-soul artist Russell Stewart Read more »| 04 Jun 2026 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-Up: June 2026
June abounds with happy-go-lucky slacker-rock, dark, atmospheric concept albums and plant-produced electronica; here are some suitably summery offerings Read more »| 02 Jun 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Acolyte
Following the release of their debut EP The Blue Dark and ahead of a launch party this weekend in Edinburgh, we catch up with Acolyte Read more »| 28 May 2026 -
New MusicMusic Now podcast: Kai Reesu on their SAY Award win and songwriting process
Paul Copeland and Jurnalist of Kai Reesu chat to us for the latest episode of our Scottish music podcast – listen to the episode here Read more »| 28 May 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... SHHE
Following the release of her latest album THALASSA, and ahead of two quadraphonic shows celebrating its release, we catch up with sound artist and producer SHHE Read more »| 21 May 2026