Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
OdAkEi x SARUKANI – ‘9 Lives’
Having already cemented themselves as exciting and innovative acts in their own right, Japanese artists OdAkEi and SARUKANI have now joined forces to deliver the bouncing new release ‘9 Lives’. With SARUKANI’s beatbox aesthetic, where all sounds are made with a human mouth, their new collaboration is a fresh and adventurous delve into their blistering direction.
Voodoo Bloo – ‘Rhubarb & Custard’
After churning out a flurry of bold and impressive gems these last few months, New Zealand-based outfit Voodoo Bloo have now unveiled their eagerly-awaited new album ‘The Blessed Ghost’, featuring the sweeping new track ‘Rhubarb & Custard’. Offering up more of their heartfelt textures this time around, this new delight makes for a rousing listen from start to finish.
Jocelyn Alice – ‘Baby Girl’
Having already garnered hundreds of millions of streams for her vibrant work to date, fast-rising artist Jocelyn Alice has now delivered her captivating new EP ‘Baby Girl’, showcased by the sensual title-track. Continuing her pursuit of raw and heartfelt flavours throughout, this new effort is a perfect example of her glittering sound to date.
stockdale – ‘paper thin’
Two years since the release of their highly-praised studio album ‘Buddy’, emerging outfit stockdale continue to impress as they deliver their breezy new gem ‘paper thin’. Filled with warm and effervescent textures and tones throughout, the trio really know how to create a fresh and inventive sound, brimming with dynamic ideas.
Bg5ive – ‘Open It Up’
Following on from an EP and pair of mixtapes since his arrival in 2019, Toronto-based Irish rapper Bg5ive is back on the grind to drop his powerful new release ‘Open It Up’. Blending a heady mix of trap and hip-hop-inspired beats throughout his newest jam, he continues to bring something new and inventive to the scene with this one.
