Music
Interviews, previews, reviews and more. A focus on independent musicians and producers who are from, working in or playing soon in Scotland.
SNACK Bits: Scotland’s Essential New Music
Do you want a witty autumnal anecdote, or straight into October’s Bits? Correct answer. ...
Former Champ Speak About Their ‘full of singles’ New Album, i saw you in paradise, Stepping Away From Nostalgia, and Keeping That Bite In The Lyrics
Scotland and Ireland share quick wits, kindred accents and a love of a good ...
SNACK Bits: Scotland’s Essential New Music Guide (September 2025)
You’ve heard the saying ‘better late than never’; this month, we’re putting it to ...
Amelia Coburn on Paul Weller’s support, going grittier, and her love for Kim Deal
A year on from her debut Between The Moon and The Milkman, Amelia Coburn ...
Lughnasadh Music & Art Festival 2025 Review
Lughnasadh came back for its second year at Forgan Arts Centre in Newport-on-Tay, to ...
SNACK Bits August ’25: The Best New Scottish Music
It’s a digital-only version of SNACK Bits this month, which initially made us think ...
Escape The Fringe: 8 Brilliant Scottish Festivals Beyond Edinburgh
Aye okay, the Fringe is here – loud, messy, and bewildering as ever – ...
SNACK Picks: The Best Music Shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Looking for shows where music takes the lead? From powerhouse vocals and piano journeys ...
SNACK has a clear commitment to equality: we were the first, and still the only, Scottish publication to make a Keychange pledge committing to take positive action for a representative music industry.
We committed to a 50/50 gender balance in our coverage in 2021 and have exceeded this pledge annually since.
