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... Vagrant Real Estate
Aberdonian producer Vagrant Real Estate may have just put together the most Scottish record of 2025 – we catch up with the man behind the moniker, Nick Cronin, to find out more Read more »| 27 Nov 2025 -
New MusicSpotlight on... Simone Seales
With their debut album Dearest out this weekend, we catch up with cellist and poet Simone Seales Read more »| 20 Nov 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Peter Cat
Ahead of releasing his latest album, Starchamber, we catch up with Glasgow's Peter Cat to talk inspirations, songwriting processes, guilt and more Read more »| 13 Nov 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Grow Up
Following a sold out debut show and with their second single out now, we catch up with Glasgow garage-punks Grow Up Read more »| 06 Nov 2025 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: November 2025
It will come as no surprise that November is incredibly busy for new Scottish releases. We look forward to albums from Claire M Singer, Peter Cat, Slime City, Vagrant Real Estate and loads more Read more »| 04 Nov 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On… Loris S Sarid
Ahead of releasing his latest project, Ambient $, we shine the spotlight on Glasgow-based producer and artist Loris S Sarid Read more »| 30 Oct 2025
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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... 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 -
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