Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
Atticus Kane - ‘Morning Blue’ Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Atticus Kane unveils ‘News From Delphi’, a twelve-track alternative folk-pop album that pairs intimate storytelling with lush, collaborative production to explore love, identity, and finding meaning in an uncertain world. Led by the contemplative focus track ‘Morning Blue’, the record marks a significant creative evolution, expanding Kane’s sound through rich instrumentation and thoughtful songwriting that transforms personal reflection into something deeply universal.
Twin Phase - ‘One Way Out’ Detroit multi-instrumentalist Marcus Assenmacher returns as Twin Phase with ‘One Way Out’, an infectious indie-pop single that pairs dancefloor-ready grooves with an honest reflection on knowing when it’s time to let go and embrace change. Blending nu-disco, alternative R&B, and polished self-produced instrumentation, the track builds on the momentum of his acclaimed debut while offering another compelling preview of Twin Phase’s forthcoming debut album.
Oriana Gidi - ‘Blue Bin Boy’ Mexican composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Oriana Gidi returns with ‘iloteca’, her fully self-produced second album, blending experimental pop, cinematic composition and inventive sound design into a richly imaginative body of work. Led by the intricate single ‘Blue Bin Boy’, the record reflects Gidi’s multidisciplinary background while showcasing her fearless approach to songwriting, arrangement and sonic exploration.
Die Shiny - ‘Gold Star, Good Citizen’ Salt Lake City art-pop band Die Shiny return with ‘Gold Star, Good Citizen’, an emotionally powerful new single that swaps their usual dance-driven electronics for atmospheric guitars, military-inspired percussion and a stirring message of solidarity, collective responsibility and resistance. Available now, the track arrives as one of the band’s most direct statements to date, building on their reputation for combining theatrical art-pop with bold social commentary and emotionally charged live performances.
Cliff Stevens - ‘Try’ Canadian songwriter and guitarist Cliff Stevens returns with ‘Try’, a stirring alternative rock-leaning single that expands beyond his blues-rock foundations while delivering an uplifting message of perseverance and resilience. Serving as the first preview of his forthcoming seventh album, the release showcases Stevens’ willingness to embrace new sonic territory without losing the heartfelt songwriting and authenticity that have defined his career.
