Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
HyenaXXL - ‘MR.XXL’ (Remix) New Jersey-born alternative R&B artist HyenaXXL returns with a powerful reimagining of his single ‘MR.XXL’, enlisting R&B icon Ne-Yo and producer Riley Urick for a remix that blends lust, love, and pop polish. Known for his narrative-driven style inspired by Prince and Rick James, HyenaXXL transforms the original track’s retro vibe into a high-energy, modern anthem that reaffirms his genre-defying artistry.
Aeolus White - ‘outcry (say the words)’ Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and poet Aeolus White unveils ‘outcry’, a 7-track EP marked by emotional honesty and atmospheric alternative R&B. Led by the haunting single ‘outcry (say the words)’, the project confronts the trauma of surviving childhood abuse, serving as both personal catharsis and a timely contribution to Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Ran Nir - ‘New Joy’ Renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist Ran Nir unveils his vibrant new single ‘New Joy’, signaling an exciting sonic shift toward upbeat, synth-infused indie-pop. Channelling the infectious energy of Vampire Weekend and Two Door Cinema Club, the track pairs Nir’s melancholic vocals with euphoric rhythms and pulsating synths, offering a nostalgic yet refreshing indie anthem.
matty co. - ‘BACK2BASICS’ Los Angeles-based artist matty co. unveils his latest single ‘BACK2BASICS’, a groovy, romantic track that explores the need to reconnect in relationships amidst life’s chaos. Blending electronic indie-pop with soulful R&B undertones, the song marks the final chapter in his ‘ALL IS GOOD HERE’ mini collection, showcasing matty co.’s velvety vocals and nostalgic yet modern sonic palette.
419C - ‘FEVER’ Vienna-based artist 419C returns with his emotionally charged new EP ‘WHEN A ROSE DIES’, marking a transformative chapter in both his musical journey and personal evolution. Blending modern R&B, pop, and folk with acoustic-electronic textures, the eight-track project—led by the poignant focus track ‘FEVER’—offers an intimate reflection on heartbreak, healing, and rediscovering self through vulnerability and connection.
