Every week, Music News and Liberty Music look at the best new releases from emerging and self-releasing artists.
419C - ‘FEVER’ Vienna-based artist 419C returns with his emotionally rich EP ‘WHEN A ROSE DIES’, marking the beginning of a new artistic era and the first chapter of his larger project ‘THORNES OF A DEAD ROSE’. Blending R&B, pop, and folk, the EP—written across Vienna, Paris, and London—chronicles 419C’s journey through heartbreak and healing, with standout track ‘FEVER’ showcasing his atmospheric production, raw vulnerability, and influences like Frank Ocean and PARTYNEXTDOOR.
Sasha Dawe - ‘Because We Forgot’ Namibian-born singer-songwriter Sasha Dawe returns with ‘Here I Am’, a 5-track EP that blends country-folk, blues, and African influences into a poetic exploration of resilience, identity, and homecoming. Lead single ‘Because We Forgot’ showcases his unique fusion of playful percussion, melodic guitar lines, and reflective lyricism, offering a modern, heartfelt take on folk storytelling rooted in his rich cultural heritage.
Rumia - ‘Role Model’ Rumia returns with ‘Role Model’, the latest single from her upcoming sophomore album ‘Old Enough to Save Myself’, out April 4th. Blending airy guitars and buoyant production, the track unpacks the bittersweet moment of watching a childhood idol fall from grace, reflecting on the pain of misplaced expectations and the quiet strength in moving on.
45ACIDBABIES - ‘Running In2 U’ Dutch collective 45ACIDBABIES return with their explosive new album ‘Paint The World Pink’, a 12-track manifesto celebrating individuality, queerness, and the power of community. Led by the energetic single ‘Running In2 U’, coupled with a stunning new video, the album unfolds a vibrant dystopian tale of rebellion against conformity, as an underdog hero rises to liberate others and ignite a world of self-love and colour.
FIONA - ‘Enough’s Enough’ Rising UK singer-songwriter FIONA makes a powerful debut with ‘Enough's Enough’, a poignant pop-R&B ballad that blends jazz influences and showcases her striking, emotionally rich vocals. At just 18, FIONA delivers a mature exploration of love on the edge, capturing the moment when affection turns to doubt and heartbreak feels inevitable.
