Emerging artist Clarity Liao is stepping confidently into her solo era with “Love You More,” a heartfelt new release that blends dreamy pop melodies with sleek R&B-inspired production. The San Francisco-based songwriter taps into the complicated emotions surrounding unspoken love, crafting a track that feels deeply personal while remaining effortlessly relatable.
Music has long been central to Liao’s identity. Writing songs since the age of seven, she first gained attention as the primary songwriter for Navillera, contributing to the success of their award-winning debut “Too Young.” Momentum continued to build when her track “I Need You” took home first place in the YMS 2025 National Composers competition, highlighting her ability to pair emotional storytelling with polished songwriting instincts.
On “Love You More,” Liao expands her sound in subtle but meaningful ways. What began as a piano-led ballad gradually transformed into a smoother, more contemporary production inspired by acts like SZA and BABYMONSTER. The result is a warm and understated groove that allows every lyric to breathe, balancing vulnerability with modern pop sophistication.
One of the track’s most affecting moments arrives in the lyric, “Nothing really hurts / but it hurts that you don’t know me.” Rather than relying on dramatic declarations, Liao focuses on emotional nuance — the quiet devastation of feeling emotionally distant from someone you care about. It’s a sentiment that lands with striking authenticity, made even more effective by her soft, restrained vocal delivery.
As anticipation builds for her upcoming EP Dear…, “Love You More” positions Clarity Liao as an artist unafraid to evolve. Pulling inspiration from names as varied as Bruno Mars, Adele, and Olivia Rodrigo, she’s developing a sound that feels fluid, emotionally intelligent, and uniquely her own. With this release, Liao proves that sometimes the quietest songs leave the strongest impression.
