Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
Out Run - ‘Heart Shaped Glass’ Florence-based synthwave duo Out Run return with ‘Heart Shaped Glass’, a fragile and cinematic new single that blends retro 1980s nostalgia with modern electronic minimalism. Following the success of breakout hit ‘Monster’, the track showcases a more intimate side of the duo, pairing whispered vocals with sparse analogue synths and atmospheric restraint to create a deeply emotive soundscape.
Kripa - ‘Soul Behind The Face’ Rising pop artist Kripa unveils ‘Soul Behind The Face’, a shimmering new single that pairs uplifting energy with her signature themes of empathy and connection. Produced in collaboration with four-time Grammy-winning Bruce Lowe of Cinema Show Music, the track highlights a playful, soulful side of Kripa’s artistry through layered harmonies, radiant grooves, and glowing pop production.
IA GLOWB - ‘Gimme’ Virtual concept artist IA GLOWB returns to the global stage with ‘Gimm’e, a heartfelt love song capturing the joy, conflict, and heartbreak of falling for someone in a complex, tech-driven world. Evolving from her origins as the cultural phenomenon IA, a voice synthesis software and holographic performer with global tours and over a billion streams, IA GLOWB now embraces her redefined identity as a boundary-breaking artist who blends music, technology, and love into an unbounded creative force.
AURA - ‘INNOVATIONS’ Swedish symphonic prog-rock band AURA return with their ninth studio album ‘INNOVATIONS’, a 15-track concept record tackling technology, politics, and the human condition. From the optimistic title-track ‘Innovations’ to the politically charged ‘Nova’ and biting ‘One Trick Pony’, the album showcases AURA’s signature blend of expansive soundscapes and socially conscious storytelling.
Ivelisse Del Carmen - ‘Sin Filtro’ Puerto Rican-born, London-based artist Ivelisse Del Carmen unveils her bold new single ‘Sin Filtro’, a genre-defying track that fuses reggaeton rhythms with orchestral strings, Spanish guitar, and operatic elements. Raw, vulnerable, and lyrically fearless, the song explores self-doubt, identity, and resilience, positioning Ivelisse as a groundbreaking voice unafraid to merge heritage with innovation.
