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: April 2021
This month's Scottish music round-up highlights new music from Stanley Odd, Post Coal Prom Queen and James Lindsay, plus an exciting experimental project from Edinburgh label Blackford Hill Read more »| 01 Apr 2021 -
New MusicOVER / AT – FOLKS' SONGS (premiere & track-by-track)
Ahead of the release of the challenging yet powerful FOLKS' SONGS, the team of musicians, composers, writers and artists from OVER / AT talk us through the EP track by track Read more »| 25 Mar 2021 -
New MusicRachel Jack – Warrior (track premiere)
Listen to Warrior, the brand new single from Aberdeen singer-songwriter Rachel Jack Read more »| 16 Mar 2021 -
New MusicScottish new music round-up: March 2021
We take a look at some of the more under the radar musical offerings coming out of Scotland this month including Youth Team, Rachel Jack, Lou Mclean and OVER / AT Read more »| 04 Mar 2021 -
New MusicPost Coal Prom Queen – Wait, Wait! Dig! (premiere)
Listen to Wait, Wait! Dig!, the dancefloor-ready new single from dreampop duo Post Coal Prom Queen, fka L-space Read more »| 23 Feb 2021 -
New MusicHamish Hawk – Caterpillar (live solo version, premiere)
Watch the live solo version of Caterpillar, the latest single from Edinburgh musician Hamish Hawk Read more »| 16 Feb 2021
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New MusicScottish new music round-up: February 2021
We make an attempt at unpacking the overstuffed musical suitcase that is February's new Scottish releases, featuring Randolph's Leap, Lizzie Reid and more Read more »| 04 Feb 2021 -
MusicTae Sup wi' a Fifer w/ Firestations, SHHE & more: video premiere
Watch the latest online episode of James Yorkston's Tae Sup wi' a Fifer, featuring performances from Firestations, SHHE, Brìghde Chaimbeul and Yorkston alongside the Second Hand Orchestra Read more »| 02 Feb 2021 -
New MusicRaveloe – Abalone (track premiere)
Watch the video for Abalone, the lead single from Glasgow-based artist Raveloe's debut EP, Notes and Dreams Read more »| 27 Jan 2021 -
New MusicElisabeth Elektra – I Am the Love (Elektra's Dance Mix)
Watch the video for I Am the Love (Elektra's Dance Mix), the latest single from Elisabeth Elektra's debut album to get a dance mix makeover Read more »| 21 Jan 2021 -
New MusicJames Yorkston – The Wide, Wide River (track-by-track)
James Yorkston talks us through new album The Wide, Wide River, a collaborative effort with Sweden's The Second Hand Orchestra Read more »| 21 Jan 2021 -
New Musicsarya – i'll break my heart (so you don't have to): premiere
Listen to i'll break my heart (so you don't have to), the brand new single from Edinburgh-based poet and musician sarya Read more »| 18 Jan 2021 -
New MusicJosephine Sillars – Enemy (track premiere)
Listen to Enemy, the new single from Josephine Sillars Read more »| 14 Jan 2021 -
New MusicScottish new music round-up: January 2021
As a reward for surviving 2020, treat your ears to some new music courtesy of Bunkhouse, James Yorkston, Berlin Anatomy, Alex Amor, Comfort and Josephine Sillars Read more »| 07 Jan 2021 -
New MusicA Very Skinny Christmas Playlist
We've pulled together some of the best original Christmas songs to come out of Scotland and beyond this year and have put them all on one handy page for you. You're welcome. Read more »| 16 Dec 2020