Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
Skatta & YOTP - ‘Getting Ready’ UK MC Skatta teams up once again with London-based Hungarian producer Yeti On The Pads for ‘Getting Ready’, a high-energy UK garage/grime anthem that captures the electric thrill of preparing for a night out. Taken from their new EP ‘For The Ravers’, the track celebrates UK rave culture while showcasing the duo’s unstoppable chemistry and dynamic rise since their 2019 breakthrough.
Kripa - ‘I Believe’ Emerging pop artist Kripa makes a striking entrance with her new single ‘I Believe’, a powerful anthem of resilience and hope that previews her forthcoming debut album. Produced by four-time Grammy winner Bruce Lowe, the track blends timeless pop with gospel-inspired crescendos, delivering a cinematic, uplifting sound that channels the spirit of Beyoncé and Celine Dion.
Ken Woods - ‘Steel Stretcher’ Ken Woods, renowned conductor and composer, steps into a bold new role as frontman of The Old Blue Gang with their debut album ‘Silent Spike’, a powerful Americana/roots-rock concept record exploring the overlooked story of the Chinese migrant workers who built America’s Transcontinental Railroad. Leading with the explosive single ‘Steel Stretcher’, the album fuses blues, folk, country, and even sludge-metal elements, offering a visceral, genre-defying narrative that challenges historical erasure and celebrates musical and cultural legacy.
Claraty - ‘tssbfy’ Shamanic sound weaver and genre-bending artist Claraty unveils her new single ‘tssbfy’ (“this song shouldn't be for you”), a bold, synth-driven breakup anthem that transforms heartbreak into a celebration of release. Fusing ethereal vocals, violin flourishes, and sleek electronic textures, the track embodies Claraty’s signature blend of soul, ceremony, and modern sad-pop, delivering an intimate yet anthemic soundscape that’s entirely her own.
Bonneville - ‘Flying Machine’ Southern retro-soul band Bonneville return with their highly-anticipated second album ‘Flying Machine’, a nine-track journey that blends 70s soul, funk, and R&B with modern textures and Southern rock spirit. Featuring guest appearances from Muscle Shoals FAME Gang members, harmonica legend Mickey Raphael, and guitarist Will McFarlane, the album honours classic grooves while pushing boldly into new, genre-blurring territory.
