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Music: Bikini Body – The News: Edinburgh’s Post-Gutter-Skunk-Funk Soundhouse Breaking Through

Why it is trending: Bikini Body’s “The News” is turning heads within the UK indie community thanks to its irresistible post-punk energy, funk-infused grooves, and playful theatricality that has made the band one of Edinburgh’s standout acts on the rise.

Bikini Body are a family-friendly post-gutter-skunk-funk band based in Edinburgh, known for mixing jagged post-punk rhythms with danceable funk, dub and punk-funk influences. Formed in 2019 out of the city’s vibrant musical underbelly, they quickly developed a reputation for electrifying live shows that inject synthy dance grooves and propulsive basslines into their raw, infectious sound. Their self-described “post-gutter-skunk-funk” draws comparisons to the dance-ready punk of ESG and the energetic oddities of acts like Squid and Viagra Boys, blending sharp social commentary with witty, bold musicality. Bikini Body’s releases, including “Kitchen Knife” and “Mr Tinnitus,” alongside their new material like “The News,” have garnered a loyal following across the UK.

“The News” channels the band’s signature blend of post-punk grit and funk-leaning grooves into a playful yet razor-sharp track that thrives on its kinetic momentum. The song’s punchy rhythms and quirky instrumentation reflect Bikini Body’s penchant for subverting genre expectations while keeping listeners engaged and moving, embodying a sound that’s both danceable and defiantly expressive. Paired with their visually striking live performances and growing presence on UK stages — from local festivals to club residencies — “The News” feels like the next step in their ascent as one of Scotland’s most compelling modern subterranean bands.

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