Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
SH|333|N - ‘Roll Up’ Washington State producer SH|333|N returns with ‘Roll Up’, a bass-heavy dubstep release created with Noah Lloyd that blends UK club influences with gritty vocal samples from grime veteran Flowdan. Continuing the momentum of his post-hiatus resurgence and rapidly growing streaming numbers, the track highlights his stripped-back production style and commitment to crafting immersive, high-impact electronic music for late-night systems.
Energy Whores - ‘Arsenal Of Democracy’ Energy Whores unveil ‘Arsenal of Democracy’, a politically charged electronic and art-pop album led by its title-track, examining civic decline, manipulation, and public indifference through urgent, genre-blurring songwriting. Created in a New York basement studio by Carrie Schoenfeld and Attilio Valenti, the record merges synth-driven grooves with confrontational lyricism and multimedia visuals to deliver a stark artistic statement about responsibility and vigilance in turbulent times.
The Monotrol Kid - ‘40 Years’ The Monotrol Kid return with ‘40 Years’, a heartfelt release that reflects on decades of friendship and memory, balancing quiet melancholy with a sense of gratitude and acceptance. Rooted in folk and Americana traditions and shaped by the project’s evolution from a solo act into a full band, the track highlights their enduring gift for intimate, story-led songwriting as they prepare for a forthcoming album.
Clarity Liao - ‘Like I Do’ Clarity Liao releases ‘Like I Do’, a delicate piano-driven ballad that transforms a school assignment into a moving reflection on one-sided affection, further establishing the San Francisco singer-songwriter as a compelling emerging solo voice. Building on the momentum of ‘Hurt My Heart’, the track highlights her lyrical maturity and musical versatility while offering a preview of her upcoming EP ‘Dear…’.
Charley Ramsay - ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Charley Ramsay shares ‘Somebody Somewhere’, a resonator-led Americana track from his forthcoming album ‘Bottle Rocket Sunsets’, pairing reflective lyricism with warm, roots-driven instrumentation and an undercurrent of optimism. After stepping away from music for years to focus on family, the Texas songwriter returns with renewed perspective, crafting songs that balance life’s hardships with quiet determination and lived-in authenticity.
