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... Sin Clair
With her debut singles out at the end of this week, and a launch show at La Cheetah tonight, we catch up with Millie Kidd, aka Sin Clair Read more »| 03 Sep 2026 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: September 2026
September is another bumper month in Scottish music – here we dig into releases from BIRDVOX, Hound, The Micro Band, Curiosity Shop and Gallus Read more »| 03 Sep 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Hanna Tuulikki and Tommy Perman
Hanna Tuulikki and Tommy Perman are two extraordinary artists on the Scottish music scene – we shine our spotlight on them ahead of the release of their bat-based electronic album, Echo in the Dark Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Selkie
Ahead of releasing her debut EP inWaves, which she's celebrating with a launch show at The Glad Cafe next week, we catch up with Glasgow-based ambient pop artist Selkie Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
New MusicMusic Now Podcast: Bikini Body on songwriting, riff-tracking, and having fun with it
On the latest episode of our Scottish music podcast, we talk riff management, favourite songs and new music with Edinburgh dance-post-punks Bikini Body Read more »| 17 Aug 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... The Great Pleasure
Ahead of releasing their debut album, we catch up with The Great Pleasure's Marc Molloy and Gillian Christie Read more »| 13 Aug 2026
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MusicBonnie Kemplay - Someone, somewhere track-by-track
Following the release of Someone, somewhere, singer-songwriter Bonnie Kemplay talks us through the EP track by track Read more »| 07 Aug 2026 -
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 -
New Music
Scottish 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