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We love this new juno roome record, stream his new single "Capitol" here

January 19, 2021 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Dreamy, Indie

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juno roome is the latest and greatest to land on our radar. With the release of his new single “Capitol”, the indie artist blends a unique and powerful sound that features what one could only describe as cinematic, psychedelic, and perhaps poetic. With a moving performance and polished lyricism, juno roome demands your attention in a delicate but exciting way.

Accompanying the release of ‘Capitol’ is a hazy, VHS-themed music video that takes the moody backing of the new single and elevates the experience visually. All-in-all, we love where juno roome is headed and we can’t wait to hear more from the artist in the coming months. In the meantime, don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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January 19, 2021 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Dreamy, Indie
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Listen to What They Don't Know on Spotify. Blake Mathews · Song · 2021.

Blake Mathews talks bi-polar and sex on new single "What They Don't Know"

January 16, 2021 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, R&B, Pop

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We’ve been following Blake Mathews career for some time now. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona. The singer and songwriter has spearheaded a variety of music projects and bands from over the years. From dance music to psychedelic rock to even hip-hop and pop… Blake (real name Matthew Baratz) has done his fair share in cultivating a unique sound that his cult following has fallen in love with time and time again.

But despite his creative touch, what really makes the artist pop is his ability to convey such complicated emotions through storytelling and his raw and often honest writing style. Touching on topics like living with bi-polar, mental health, depression, self-identity, and purpose… there’s not a topic that Blake feels too shy on exploring. Sure, it’s possible that at times these topics can feel overbearing or heavy, which is why it’s just as common to find a collection of gems from Blake that are meant to get in the groove and celebrate life.

Even so, while we feel Blake Mathews is still growing into his role as an artist, we recognize the untapped potential Blake is beaming with and we look forward to following the artist over the next couple of years to see where he ends up. In the meantime, stream the artist’s new single and connect with him on Instagram to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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January 16, 2021 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, R&B, Pop
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Listen to In My Head on Spotify. Slow Corpse · Song · 2021.

We're kicking off 2021 with Slow Corpse's "In My Head" — stream the new single here

January 14, 2021 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Indie Pop, Hip-Hop

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“In My Head” is the third single from Slow Corpse’s upcoming album titled “Bite Your Tongue”. Coming January 29th, the new album features 14 songs spanning across indie, pop, and hip-hop. The project will be the duo’s—Mitchell Winters and Brenton Clarke’s—most diverse collection yet.

And with the first three singles out, the album is already looking quite promising. For music fans looking for that next big sound, “In My Head” is a must-hear. Check out the new song for yourself and be sure to subscribe to the duo online to stay up to date on album news and details. Enjoy!

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January 14, 2021 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Indie Pop, Hip-Hop
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Listen to Last Call on Spotify. Darci · Song · 2020.

Darci returns with dark hip-hop single "Last Call"

December 16, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Cloud Rap, Feature, Hip-Hop, Rap

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We’ve been following Darci’s career since the artist’s debut single “Come Around” back in 2016. Since then, the artist has cultivated millions of streams and a cult-like following that can be found and appreciated by fans from all over the world. All while remaining independent and true to mastering one’s own unique sound.

“As soon as my producer, Rance Riley, started making this beat we caught a vibe... it’s a wild blend of sounds. The song is about the ups and downs that come with putting yourself out there in this crazy world, whether that’s a relationship, work, going out for the night — whatever it may be.” - Darci

For fans of Darci, they’ve come to love the reverb drenched auto-tune, the melodic and 808-driven instrumentals, and of course the thing that separates them from the rest, Darci’s creative vision masked by dark undertones and often catchy underlying themes.

“Last Call” highlights everything we’ve come to love and enjoy out of Darci’s music. Not only does it channel good songwriting but it delivers hypnotizing hooks, textured melodies, and banging drums—all of which signal that the best has yet to come. Don’t forget to connect with Darci online to stay up to date on their plans for 2021 and enjoy!

Photo Credit: Beau Walters

Photo Credit: Beau Walters

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December 16, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Cloud Rap, Feature, Hip-Hop, Rap
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Listen to CONVERSATIONS on Spotify. Aries · Single · 2020 · 2 songs.

Brand new music from Aries out now, stream 'CONVERSATIONS' & 'FOOL'S GOLD' here

December 16, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Cloud Rap, Indie, Punk, Rock

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Alternative pop artist Aries returns with two new singles. Titled ‘CONVERSATIONS’ & ‘FOOL’S GOLD’, the new music arrive just in time to close out 2020 with style. With both songs highlighting a different vocal side of Aries, ‘CONVERSATIONS’ feels a little more upbeat and fun while ‘FOOL’S GOLD’ drives a more moody and reflective tone throughout the song.

Both showcase the impressive and often lyrical-driven production style accompanied with heavy 808’s and distorted guitar samples. A signature sound that we’ve come to love and enjoy from Aries’ music.

From the singing of the harmonies, to the wit behind Aries lyricism and message, both of these songs have a lot to offer old and new listeners. Go ahead and check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming material for 2021 and enjoy!

Artwork by Alicia Abbott (@tronikall)

Artwork by Alicia Abbott

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December 16, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Cloud Rap, Indie, Punk, Rock
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Listen to cherry blossom on Spotify. slenderbodies · Song · 2020.

slenderbodies release catchy new single 'cherry blossom', stream it here

December 16, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Indie Pop, Indie, Pop, Electro Pop, Electronic

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It’s always a treat whenever new music from slenderbodies arrives. The hazy, indie-pop duo have delivered some of our favorite songs from the years. From ‘anemone’, to their colorful ‘what u need’ remix, to even now as we can proudly say that ‘cherry blossom’ can be added to the top of that list.

Known for their impressive and diverse songwriting style, slenderbodies has built up a catalogue that highlights the duo’s love for acoustic guitars, dreamy textures, and romantic melodies. Borrowing influence from a variety of music genres, slenderbodies blends indie, pop, and dance music in a crafty way that often feels like the soundtrack to your favorite motion picture.

Go ahead and check it out for yourself and let us know what you think and don’t forget to connect with slenderbodies online to stay up to date on their upcoming work — enjoy!

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December 16, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Indie Pop, Indie, Pop, Electro Pop, Electronic
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Listen to Be Alone on Spotify. Two Another · Song · 2020.

Stream the new single from indie duo Two Another — 'Be Alone' out now

December 07, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Indie Pop, Indie, Pop, Rock

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WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Two Another is a favorite around the Gems & Secrets platform. The duo’s music always seems to resonate well with us… from the lyrics, to the guitar and drum work, to even the creative direction. Two Another continues to raise the bar. With their latest single—titled ‘Be Alone’—the new song provides an intimate and relaxing intro and picks up towards the end giving us, the listener, a listening experience that’ll hook you from the start and keep you coming back for more.

And with that being said, no matter how bold of a statement this is, Two Another has never made a bad song. Don’t believe us? Connect with the duo online and find out for yourself. You can stream their music discography here.

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December 07, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Indie Pop, Indie, Pop, Rock
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Listen to It'sNotOver on Spotify. CHLOBOCOP · Song · 2020.

22-year-old Glasgow artist CHLOBOCOP shares new single 'It'sNotOver'

December 07, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Feature, Indie Pop, Pop, Dreamy, Downtempo

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We’re thrilled to share this next track with you. Hailing from Glasgow, 22-year-old “anti-pop” artist CHLOBOCOP, delivers an intimate piece titled ‘It’sNotOver’. Backed by light, dreamy guitars and slow paced 808’s… the new single gives us a heartbreaking and moody writing style that’ll surely grab your attention from the get go.

CHLOBOCOP’s lyricism and writing style are moving from start to finish. A powerful first look into the artist’s unique songwriting abilities and her untapped potential. It’s safe to say we’re already looking forward to hearing more from the musician in the coming months, but until then, we’ll just have to keep ‘It’sNotOver’ on repeat. Don’t forget to connect with CHLOBOCOP online and enjoy!

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December 07, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Feature, Indie Pop, Pop, Dreamy, Downtempo
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Listen to Take It Back on Spotify. Gazer · Song · 2020.

Stream the latest from cloud rapper Gazer 'Take It Back' out now

November 30, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Cloud Rap, Rap, Hip-Hop

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Gazer landed on our radar towards the end of 2020 but we’re so glad he did. The New Zealand based cloud rapper is currently writing and putting out some of the most crafty and genre-blending records we’ve heard in months. The verses are strong and the beats are infectious.

With Gazer’s latest release, titled ‘Take It Back’, we experience all of the best parts of Gazer’s abilities. Quick delivery, sharp hook, and drums that pack a punch. Check it out for yourself and be sure to subscribe to the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming material and enjoy!

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November 30, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Cloud Rap, Rap, Hip-Hop
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Listen to Heart Attack on Spotify. Silent Child · Song · 2020.

Brand new music from Silent Child, stream 'Heart Attack' here

November 24, 2020 by Gems Secrets in EDM, Electronic, Pop, R&B, Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Dark

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Atlanta based artist Silent Child — real name Rodney — is currently putting out some of the best music of his career. From the songwriting to the sound design, Silent Child has not only formulated his own unique sound but his energy and direction are bold and unmatched. It’s been exciting watching him flourish into the artist he is right now but we’re even more excited to see where he goes in the coming years. As his own writer, producer, and engineer… the potential Silent Child possesses is limitless.

“This song is about my caution for the future based on past damage. When I started making music, it began with me thinking I was a god. I would make anything and believe that it sounded amazing. A rude awakening hit when I sent my music to actual professionals and would get bombarded with destructive criticism and told to quit. That idea sunk in my head long enough for it to be a permanent feature of my personality. I almost gave up on my dreams and I’m a heavy victim of self-loathing/doubt. But I stuck with it only because I knew that one day, I wouldn’t hate myself or my music anymore”.

Check out the new single and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Silent Child online to stay up to date on his plans and enjoy!

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November 24, 2020 /Gems Secrets
EDM, Electronic, Pop, R&B, Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Dark
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Listen to ‎temperature on Spotify. maxime. · Song · 2020.

maxime. releases 5-track EP 'temperature', stream the new project here

November 24, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Pop, Feature

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maxime. released a 5-track EP over the weekend and we’ve been listening to it nonstop. The alternative pop artist has put out some of our favorite songs since the launch of the Gems & Secrets platform and we’ve been following him ever since. What’s impressive to us is the fact that each song just gets better and better. Both in style and tone. From the lyrics to the writing style, maxime.’s music checks off everything we love about discovering new music.

Check it out for yourself and let us know which song is your favorite. Don’t forget to connect with maxime. online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects this winter and enjoy!

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November 24, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Pop, Feature
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Listen to ugly xmas sweater party on Spotify. girlhouse · Song · 2020.

You're going to love this new single from girlhouse, stream 'ugly xmas sweater party' here

November 21, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Feature, Indie, Indie Pop, Rock

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girlhouse is the latest and greatest to land on our radar. Titled ‘ugly xmas sweater party’, the new single touches on relationships during the holiday season covering that deep question of whether or not something is going to last. We were blown away by girlhouse’s writing abilities and the level of creativity behind the track. But what really grabbed us was the simplicity and the warmth behind the new single.

‘ugly xmas sweater party’ is one of those rare records that you’ll want to listen to over and over again. It’s relaxing, comforting, and brilliant from the inside out. Go ahead and check it out for yourself and be sure to let the artist know what you think by connecting with her online. Enjoy!

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November 21, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Feature, Indie, Indie Pop, Rock
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