Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
Claire Boyer - ‘Selfish’ Claire Boyer returns with her poignant new single ‘Selfish’, a vibrant yet vulnerable track that unpacks the quiet insecurities of growing up in a hyper-aware world. At just 20, the viral TikTok star continues to turn introspection into pop gold, redefining what it means to be “selfish” through the lens of self-doubt and emotional honesty.
Sophia Be - ‘I Still Love You’ Mexican-Canadian artist Sophia Be delivers her most vulnerable release yet with ‘I Still Love You’, a heartfelt piano ballad that captures the pain of loving someone who’s already gone. Written the day her ex moved away, the track blends delicate strings with Sophia’s soulful vocals to create a moving reflection on heartbreak, distance, and emotional honesty.
Blendin’Era - ‘Child Of Fortune’ BLENDIN'ERA lights up the summer with their new EP ‘Child of Fortune’, a five-track celebration of genre-blending dance pop. The title-track features South African artist Tom Kingwell and delivers euphoric vocals, slick beats, and festival-ready energy, capturing the thrill of nights shaped by chance and possibility.
Collin Gibson - ‘Black Ice’ Collin Gibson returns with ‘Black Ice’ (featuring Melody Wynn), a slick, bass-driven single from his new album ‘The Golden Era’ that channels golden-age hip-hop with modern flair. Featuring a hook written by his wife Keri Elle and a soulful debut from his mother Melody Wynn, the track blends generational talent and Midwest cool into a confident anthem of style and self-assurance.
Josh McCausland - ‘Lurking Within’ Brooklyn composer Josh McCausland unveils ‘Pieces from a Forgotten Time’, an ambient-meets-neoclassical album that draws from his film and photography background to create emotionally immersive soundscapes. Its lead single ‘Lurking Within’ blends haunting piano with experimental electronica, evoking the cinematic tension of Severance and the emotive resonance of Max Richter.
