Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
Raffy Bleu - ‘Don’t Make It Hard’ Raffy Bleu’s new single ‘Don’t Make It Hard’ pairs mellow, jazz-inflected pop textures with a reflective look at the frustrations of contemporary romance, inspired by his experience navigating connection and disappointment after losing his wife. Blending smooth piano, subtle electronic touches, and sax flourishes, the track captures his signature balance of fragility and resolve, offering a hopeful perspective on love while acknowledging the emotional complexity that shapes his artistry.
Daniela - ‘Bésame’ Daniela’s latest single ‘Bésame’ is a sultry, rhythm-driven pop track infused with Latin and R&B influences, capturing the spark of instant attraction and the joy of being fully present through hypnotic guitar lines and pulsing percussion. Marking a refreshed creative chapter after refining her craft, the release highlights her independent momentum, expressive storytelling, and commitment to building a career rooted in authenticity, live performance, and cultural nuance.
Emily Ryan - ‘All This Time’ Emily Ryan’s new single ‘All The Time’ is a moody, after-hours pop song that explores the subtle pull of lingering feelings and the habit of revisiting memories you know you should let go of. Created in Atlanta with producer Ghostkid, the guitar-and-drum-led track pairs understated, atmospheric production with candid lyricism, further cementing the Detroit-born, NYC-based artist’s reputation for crafting intimate, relatable pop that resonates long after the music fades.
FAEDA - ‘Look Me In The Eye’ Scottish band FAEDA kick off 2026 with ‘Look Me In The Eye’, a high-impact indie-rock release that wrestles with identity, self-worth, and the cost of living in someone else’s shadow, delivered through gripping vocals and urgent, riff-driven instrumentation. Following a surge in live acclaim and major support slots, the Thurso four-piece enter the year with sharpened focus and rising momentum, positioning the single as a defining step in their upward trajectory.
Michelle Sara - ‘Forever’ Michelle Sara’s single ‘Forever’ captures the quiet clarity that comes with accepting endings, wrapping themes of release and reflection in soft, melodic pop infused with subtle R&B and dance influences. Now based in London after leaving Romania to pursue music at 19, the 22-year-old artist continues to refine a deeply personal yet widely relatable sound, introducing English-language listeners to her evolving, nostalgia-tinged world of storytelling and emotional honesty.
