Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
Pocket Gum - ‘Wasted’ New Jersey duo Pocket Gum return with ‘Wasted’, a raw and unfiltered fusion of pop-punk and shoegaze that explores the struggle of facing inner demons while navigating daily life. Nearly six years in the making, the track blends studio precision with DIY grit, featuring drums recorded at Mt. Moon Recording Studio and the rest self-recorded in their basement venue, Mum’s, in New Brunswick.
Marz Starlife - ‘Bad Memories’ Marz Starlife unveils his debut EP ‘Healing’, a deeply personal journey through resilience, redemption, and self-discovery. Born in Jamaica, raised in the UK, and now back in his homeland, Marz channels his past struggles—including gang life and incarceration—into raw, emotive tracks like ‘Bad Memories’, capturing the cathartic power of music in his transformative story.
Semeli Tagara - ‘The One’ Greek artist Semeli Tagara unveils ‘Insane Sane’, an experimental and immersive record, blending ethereal vocals with diverse instrumentation. With standout tracks like ‘The One’, the album explores the tension between insanity and sanity, balancing hypnotic disco energy with raw emotional intensity.
magenta - ‘don’t mess with her hope’ Toronto-based alternative singer-songwriter magenta releases her 4-track EP ‘Angel’, a deeply personal exploration of young queer love, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Led by the emotional anchor ‘don’t mess with her hope’, written in her university dorm and refined with producer Joshua Northwood, the EP blends ethereal soundscapes with heartfelt storytelling, solidifying her place in the alt-pop landscape.
Blue Slate - ‘This Is How I Sleep At Night’ Kildare four-piece Blue Slate have released their debut EP ‘This Is How I Sleep At Night’, blending New Wave wistfulness with shoegaze-inspired textures and raw lyricism. Led by the anthemic title-track, which fuses DIIV’s melodic allure with the rebellious energy of The Velvet Underground, the band continues their rapid rise following standout performances across Europe and a sold-out show at The Workman’s Club.
