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Listen to Things on Spotify. Charlie Houston · Song · 2021.

Stream the latest from Charlie Houston — "Things" out now

March 13, 2021 by Toby Boston in Bedroom Pop, Electro Pop, Electronic, Indie, Pop, R&B, Downtempo

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New artist on the block Charlie Houston follows the success of “Calls”—the artist’s recent debut single—with an upbeat new track titled “Things”. Reflecting on her youthful insecurities and unrequited affection with raw vulnerability, Charlie delivers a smooth downtempo indie hit that’s undeniably stylish.

"The song is sort of about becoming so infatuated with someone that you begin to lose sight of who you are, also comparing yourself to the kind of person you think they want, and trying to become that" says Houston.

The new song boasts delicate vocal lines and gentle guitar licks with a tight, calming flow from beginning and to end. And while the song grabs us from the start and holds us over until the very end. It’s safe to say we’ll be looking forward to what Charlie does next soon, but in the meantime, we’ll just keep “Things” on repeat.

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March 13, 2021 /Toby Boston
Bedroom Pop, Electro Pop, Electronic, Indie, Pop, R&B, Downtempo
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Listen to Why You Left on Spotify. Love Level · Song · 2021.

Australian duo Love Level share new single "Why You Left", stream it here

February 26, 2021 by Toby Boston in Bedroom Pop, Indie, Dreamy, Pop

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Australian duo Love Level give us a taste of their upcoming EP with the dreamy new single 'Why You Left'. The new single leaves us floating on clouds in an almost hypnotic daydream. The duo pair angelic vocals with luscious pads and gentle keys to create a calming and welcoming taste of their highly anticipated new project. It’s safe to say we’re looking forward to hearing more soon.

In the meantime, be sure to subscribe to Love Level online to stay up to date on any new announcements and enjoy!

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February 26, 2021 /Toby Boston
Bedroom Pop, Indie, Dreamy, Pop
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girlhouse shares new music video for "the fatalist", watch it here

February 14, 2021 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Indie, Rock

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girlhouse shared their new song “the fatalist” with us last week and we’ve been itching to share it with you ever since. The indie / alternative artist claims that their dark humor has a massive influence over their music so when you take the time to dive into her lyrics you can’t help but realize how genius the work really is. Because let’s be honest, sometimes we do spiral and once you accept you don’t have much control over a certain situation, you can’t help but fucking laugh.

But at-least it sounds nice… right? Therefore, we’ll just have to spiral and sing along with her. Don’t forget to connect with girlhouse on social media to stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy!

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February 14, 2021 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Indie, Rock
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Listen to We Could Be Cool on Spotify. Tep No · Song · 2021.

New music from Tep No, stream "We Could Be Cool" here

February 14, 2021 by Gems Secrets in Bedroom Pop, Dreamy, Electro Pop, Indie Pop, Indie, Pop

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Tep No released a new song last week and its some of his best work yet. The musician has consistently put out some of our favorite records from over the years and “We Could Be Cool” is the perfect example of just that. The shimmering writing style and dreamy vocals are like a cocktail we can get behind any day of the week. Whether you’re a fan of dream or electro pop, Tep No is an artist you need to get behind right now.

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February 14, 2021 /Gems Secrets
Bedroom Pop, Dreamy, Electro Pop, Indie Pop, Indie, Pop
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Listen to Prom on Spotify. Augustine · Song · 2021.

Augustine releases charming new single "Prom", stream the new single here

February 05, 2021 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Indie Pop, Pop

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We’ve been following Augustine for some time now and he has yet to disappoint us. And we feel that the consistency in his music speaks to the quality of his songwriting. It’s full of passion highlighting the artist’s talent for writing such rich and relatable lyrics and always delivering on catchy melodies and dreamy instrumentals. With Augustine’s latest, titled ‘Prom”, music fans can expect the very best and nothing short of amazing, every time.

“The night before prom came to embody this very tense and juvenile feeling of a life-changing moment. You know the feeling that everything will be different tomorrow? There is so much melancholia attached to it, but also excitement. It’s beautiful in a way. You never know how things will turn out, or what choices will make sense in the end.” — Augustine

Augustine is set to release his new album later in 2021 so we strongly encourage our readers to connect with the artist on social media so you don’t miss out on any exciting updates and enjoy!

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February 05, 2021 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Indie Pop, Pop
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Listen to Just For Tonight on Spotify. Almost Barely · Song · 2021.

Forget about everything and stream Almost Barely's new song "Just For Tonight"

January 29, 2021 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Indie, Indie Pop

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San Francisco musician Almost Barely, real name Ty Cassutt, put out a new single last week. Titled “Just For Tonight", the new record is everything we love about discovering new music. Meaning, it’s upbeat, care-free, and incredibly catchy. The song feels like it has some slight surf or punk influence to it at first, which in our opinion really gave the track some edge, but all-in-all we’re confident that fans of indie and pop music will fall in love with Almost Barely’s sound.

"This song was written after reflecting on a night out pre-Covid in downtown San Francisco with my girl. I miss those nights and this song is an ode to all the nights like that one to come in the future." — Almost Barely

Go ahead and check out the new song for yourself and don’t forget to connect with the artist on Instagram to stay up to date on what’s coming up next. Enjoy!

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January 29, 2021 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Indie, Indie Pop
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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 Eclipse on Spotify. Dzasko · Song · 2021.

Brand new single from Dzasko (feat. J. Laser) is a must-hear, stream "Eclipse" here

January 19, 2021 by Gems Secrets in Electro Pop, Indie Pop, Pop, Indie

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We’re thrilled to share this new collab between Dzasko and J. Laser with you today. Titled “Eclipse”, this mid-tempo indie-pop gem shines through. Featuring eccentric-like synths and melodies topped with psychedelic pads and dreamy vocals, ‘Eclipse’ is an infectious and upbeat record that’s far too hard to resist.

For fans of indie, synth, and electro-pop… Dzasko and J. Laser’s new single is a must-hear. Check it out for yourself and don’t forget to connect with the artist’s online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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January 19, 2021 /Gems Secrets
Electro Pop, Indie Pop, Pop, Indie
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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 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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