Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
LAMIA - ‘Cobra’ Emerging from London and Berlin’s electronic underground, LAMIA unveils ‘Cobra’, a raw and rebellious fusion of experimental electronic, deconstructed club, and industrial sounds. As the lead single from her upcoming self-produced album, ‘Cobra’ delivers fierce beats, satirical lyricism, and haunting vocals, challenging societal pressures with unapologetic energy.
Olivia Frances Brown - ‘Shade Of Red’ Emerging UK artist Olivia Frances Brown debuts with ‘Shade Of Red’, a Motown-inspired track blending soulful jazz influences with modern sensibilities. Showcasing her raw songwriting and sultry vocals, the single explores the tension of forbidden love, marking the first glimpse into her highly anticipated debut EP.
Ilajide - ‘BACKHAND’ Detroit producer and rapper Ilajide drops ‘BACKHAND’, a genre-blending fusion of funk, house, R&B, and hip-hop from his upcoming album ‘Pocket Jams 2’, out April 20th. Known for his sharp lyricism and innovative production, the track delivers a smooth yet commanding energy, reinforcing his reputation as one of Detroit’s most inventive rising artists.
Rumia - ‘Shift In The Air’ Rumia kicks off 2025 with ‘Shift in the Air’, a hypnotic, guitar-driven track, blending elements of alternative rock and electronic influences. Crafted with Charlotte Kohn and Daria Kickler, the song unfolds as a surreal narrative of a protagonist trapped in a simulation, navigating eerie changes in their world, culminating in an open-ended, thought-provoking climax.
Blue Slate - ‘This Is How I Sleep At Night’ Rising Kildare four-piece Blue Slate release their debut EP ‘This Is How I Sleep At Night’, blending New Wave wistfulness with shoegaze-inspired textures. The title-track, a reverb-soaked alternative rock anthem, channels the melodic allure of DIIV and the raw energy of The Velvet Underground, solidifying the band’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most promising new acts.
