Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
ZIK - ‘All The Girls’ Lagos-born, Accra-based artist ZIK has released his new single ‘ALL THE GIRLS’ from his EP ‘FOR THE TIMES WE'VE LOST,’ blending traditional afrobeat with contemporary urban sounds. The track features a lively fusion of afrobeat rhythms and amapiano, offering a danceable yet relaxing vibe that captures feel-good energy throughout.
Sally Mango - ‘Love Inventory’ Sally Mango, a six-piece ensemble from the San Francisco Bay Area, have released their latest single ‘Love Inventory’ along with their third album ‘Homemade’. The track blends indie, soul, R&B, and pop, showcasing funky grooves, jazz-infused melodies, and lead singer Zia GV's playful vocals, exploring the vulnerability of new love and self-reflection.
Khaliyah X - ‘What’s My Name?’ Khaliyah X, an emerging voice in R&B, has released her debut mixtape ‘What's My Name?’, highlighted by its vibrant title-track. Created over two years, the mixtape captures raw emotion and spontaneity, with the title-track amassing over 500,000 streams thanks to its melancholic yet chilled vibe, appealing to both R&B and pop fans.
Biopsy O Boutique - ‘Nettle Kiss’ Italian rock band Biopsy O Boutique have released their moody new single ‘Nettle Kiss’, the title-track from their upcoming EP, which reflects their artistic evolution and personal struggles. The song blends stoner rock, punk, blues, and grunge, with haunting vocals and gritty instrumentals, capturing themes of pain and longing, while also symbolising the band’s resilience after health challenges delayed the EP's release.
Caleb Darger - ‘Alexandra’ Caleb Darger’s new album ‘Fault Line’ showcases his masterful blend of folk, indie, and Americana influences, drawing inspiration from artists like Roy Orbison and Jim Croce. Featuring new single ‘Alexandra’, the 12-track record is an introspective journey exploring pivotal life moments, addressing themes of lost religion, relationships, and social issues such as water pollution on native lands and the January 6 Capitol insurrection, all delivered with emotional depth and authenticity.
