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... 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
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MusicSpotlight On... Moody Moody
Following the release of their debut EP earlier this year and ahead of release of its follow-up single, we catch up with Aberdeen alt-indie lads Moody Moody Read more »| 10 Jul 2025 -
MusicSpotlight on... Hannah Laing
Ahead of releasing new EP Into the Bounce and headlining her own dance festival, Doof the Park, we speak to the hard-grafting Hannah Laing to discuss her planned trilogy of EPs, her love of techno and her previous life as a dental nurse Read more »| 03 Jul 2025 -
New MusicScottish New Music Round-up: July 2025
In July's new Scottish music column, we look forward to releases from Hannah Laing, Carsick Charlie, Annie Booth, Lomond Campbell x Dot Allison and more Read more »| 01 Jul 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Megan Black
Ahead of releasing her latest single, Clementine, we catch up with West Lothian's Megan Black while she's in LA to talk origin stories, inspirations and more Read more »| 26 Jun 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... Water Machine
Ahead of releasing their debut album, God Park, we catch up with Glasgow outfit Water Machine Read more »| 19 Jun 2025 -
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