Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
Emma Rae - ‘Newports’ Emerging NYC alt-pop artist Emma Rae releases her latest single ‘Newports’, a dynamic track exploring love, loss, and relational struggles. Featuring Chicago-based artist Aleem and produced by Tyler LeVander, ‘Newports’ is the final single before her highly anticipated EP ‘Yellow’, set for early 2025, showcasing Emma’s storytelling prowess through a textured pop soundscape with emotive synths and intricate electronic percussion.
TIHANE - ‘Ain’t That A B!tch’ Polynesian-Croatian-American artist TIHANE releases her genre-bending single ‘Ain’t That A B!tch’, blending soulful grooves, future bounce, retro vibes, and electronic rhythms as the lead track from her upcoming debut album ‘The War On Love’, set for early 2025. Based in Los Angeles, TIHANE draws from her multicultural Pacific Islander and Eastern European roots, collaborating with East and West African producers to create a fusion that bridges nostalgic and forward-thinking sounds.
Gabriella Raelyn - ‘Crush at first sight…’ LA-based artist Gabriella Raelyn dives into dark feminine desire with her sultry, self-produced track ‘Crush at first sight…’, drawing in fans of Billie Eilish, Isabel LaRosa, and MARINA. Known for taking full creative control over her music, visuals, and production, Raelyn channels her unique artistry into this song, inspired by an encounter with a brooding stranger that sparked the track’s dynamic bass line and evocative lyrics, capturing an alluring and powerful exploration of desire.
Cain Kerner - ‘Long Way Home’ Philadelphia-born artist and influencer Cain Kerner releases his latest single ‘Long Way Home’, an infectious psych-pop track inspired by indie heavyweights like Tame Impala and Foster The People. Known for his raw expression and mental health advocacy, Cain blends danceable grooves, laid-back vocals, and nostalgic melodies in a song that captures the joy of savouring time with someone special, embodying his signature uplifting energy.
VIRTUO - ‘Attention’ VIRTUO expands his discography with ‘Attention’, his debut in the house genre, produced by Cloubee and featuring the smooth vocals of Meron T. Created effortlessly in the studio, the track captures the thrill of first encounters with layered 808s, synth bass, guitar, and vocal samples, all mixed and mastered by Johnnie Lawrence to deliver a polished, energetic anthem encouraging confidence and seizing the moment.
