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Our newest single, "Another You". Stream/Buy here: https://fanlink.to/anotheru Lyrics: I don't want you to talk to me The way you're acting tells me everything This feels like a recipe For disaster but it's missing something I don't want to know what you did I don't want the pictures in my head I don't want to hear your words Controlling my thoughts when I'm in bed Sticking to me, trying to make me lose my mind All the time I think about leaving but it's hard to find Another you Another you You've already rolled the dice You've been living in paradise for a while now And I don't know why it feels like I'm stuck but I don't want to find out I don't want to know what you did I don't want the pictures in my head I don't want to hear your words Controlling my thoughts when I'm in bed Sticking to me, trying to make me lose my mind All the time I think about leaving but it's hard to find Another you Another you

Cassette Tapes released another gem, stream it here đŸ’”đŸŽ¶

December 17, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

The San Francisco indie-pop duo are back with another song this week and if you know us at all, you know how much we love these guys. Known for their creative taste and indie/electronic sounds, Cassette Tapes is a breathe of fresh air.

We love when an artist can articulate such strong emotions with simple production and writing techniques. For us, it cuts that much deeper and Cassette Tapes has the recipe down tight. Go ahead and check it out for yourself and you’ll see why we’ve been obsessed with their sound from the very beginning.

Stream/Buy here: fanlink.to/anotheru

LYRICS:

I don't want you to talk to me
The way you're acting tells me everything
This feels like a recipe
For disaster but it's missing something

I don't want to know what you did
I don't want the pictures in my head
I don't want to hear your words
Controlling my thoughts when I'm in bed
Sticking to me, trying to make me lose my mind
All the time
I think about leaving but it's hard to find

Another you
Another you

You've already rolled the dice
You've been living in paradise for a while now
And I don't know why it feels like
I'm stuck but I don't want to find out

I don't want to know what you did
I don't want the pictures in my head
I don't want to hear your words
Controlling my thoughts when I'm in bed
Sticking to me, trying to make me lose my mind
All the time
I think about leaving but it's hard to find

Another you
Another you

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Cassette Tapes: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

December 17, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Pop
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Night Lights - Talk to Me (Official Music Video) www.facebook.com/nightlightsofficial www.instagram.com/nightlightsofficial https://open.spotify.com/artist/69yI3uWAzClFygKc7uoXZE?si=ejs5AvMiSgiR3rlZAdzpZQ www.twitter.com/nghtlghts Video credits: Video by: Fabula Films (Rodrigo Jimenez, Daniel Jimenez) Night Lights - Talk to Me Written by: Night Lights (Mau Jimenez, Yusuke Sato, Dag Hanken) Produced & mixed by: Brian Phillips Mastered by: Joe Laporta Video Credits/THANK YOU to: Directed by: Fabula Films - Rodrigo & Daniel Jimenez Asst.

Watch the music video for Night Lights 'Talk to Me

December 01, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie Pop, Indie, Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

A few weeks back we expressed our love for Night Lights latest single, ‘Talk to Me’. Today, we are thrilled to share with you the accompanying music video shot and filmed by Fabula Films (Rodrigo Jimenez, Daniel Jimenez).

The 3-piece band hailing from Mexico, Japan, and Norway dished up a creative and expressive video for their infectiously catchy new single. Night Talks brings a sound to indie-pop that’s worth obsessing over due to their charismatic personality and upbeat energy. Go ahead and give it a spin and let us know what you think! Enjoy :)

December 01, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie Pop, Indie, Pop
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Introducing the incredible Julia Knight, listen to their new single 'Cool For You' here

November 21, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Electronic, Indie, Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Our latest obsession comes from singer/songwriter, Julia Knight. With their new single ‘Cool For You’, we get a small taste of Julia’s incredible talent and lyrical skill. Fresh off their debut via Taste and Tone under Atlantic Records, Julia is already one of our favorite artists of 2018.

Why? Well, when it comes to originality, Julia Knight is a breath of fresh air. Her performance and writing skills come from a genuine place and that’s extremely rare to find in an ocean of mediocrity. This should not be taken lightly. Just you wait and see.

In closing, we can’t wait to hear more from the artist in the coming months, but until then, we’ll be keeping ‘Cool For You’ on constant repeat. Don’t forget to subscribe to Julia Knight online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“‘cool for you’ is about a super brief relationship that looking back on, I had no business being in really. I met someone in the summer and thought everything was working out, only for it to end abruptly a short couple months later. It’s about trying to be so cool and casual as a way to protect yourself. I hated that.” — Julia Knight

CONNECT WITH JULIA KNIGHT:

Instagram

November 21, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Electronic, Indie, Pop
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Graceful, a song by Brent From School on Spotify

Brent From School shares a relaxing kick-back tune 'Graceful'

November 04, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning and we’re in the mood to kick back and relax, all day long. And there’s no better way to keep the good vibes going than with Brent From School’s latest release titled, ‘Graceful’. The new record highlights some of Brent’s fantastic writing skills and his elegant instrumentation techniques. For those who enjoy a relaxing tune to kick your feet up and hum along to, Brent’s ‘Graceful’ is the song you didn’t know you needed till now. Enjoy!

CONNECT WITH BRENT FROM SCHOOL:

Soundcloud

November 04, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie
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Music video by Cassia performing Loosen Up. (C) 2018 Distiller Records LLP

Watch Cassia 'Loosen Up' in new music video đŸŽ„

October 14, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Rock

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Since the release of their latest surf-rock single ‘Loosen Up’, the three-piece band debuted their music video just last week and we’re going crazy over it. Filmed dancing and singing along throughout the duration of the video, we love the cinematography and the thrilling energy the band delivers throughout their onscreen performance.

If you’re looking for something to brighten up your day, you’ll love Cassia’s upbeat and charismatic demeanor. Don’t forget to subscribe and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH CASSIA:

www.wearecassia.com

www.facebook.com/wearecassia

www.twitter.com/wearecassia

www.instagram.com/wearecassia

www.youtube.com/c/wearecassia

October 14, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Rock
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"Cold Blooded" out now! http://smarturl.it/zColdBlooded Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/zColdBlooded/applemusic iTunes: http://smarturl.it/zColdBlooded/itunes Spotify: http://smarturl.it/zColdBlooded/spotify Amazon Music: http://smarturl.it/zColdBlooded/az Google Play: http://smarturl.it/zColdBlooded/googleplay SoundCloud: http://smarturl.it/zColdBlooded/soundcloud Follow Jarami: https://twitter.com/jaramimusic https://www.instagram.com/jaramimusic/ https://www.facebook.com/jaramimusic/

Jarami shares gritty new record, 'Cold Blooded'—Listen here!

October 09, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Electro Pop, Experimental, Funk, Indie

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

‘Cold Blooded’ is the latest from Jarami and we’re absolutely obsessed. The energy in this track is electrifying and we can’t get over how fun and energetic the vocals are. Everything from the funky guitar work to the driving bass-line, this record has it all.

Jarami is Swedish producer duo consisting of Jacob Olofsson and Rami Dawod. The two artist’s connected 8 years ago in their local jazz scene and formed officially back in 2015. The duo has been making their own colorful blend of soul, house, and electronic infused music ever since.

Unlike many producer duos, Jarami is the sole creator and mastermind behind all of their music, visuals, and artwork. They write, sing and perform all of their own music and they certainly grabbed our attention with their latest.

For fans of disco funk-laced electro, you’re in for a real treat.. don’t forget to subscribe and enjoy!

Website // Instagram


October 09, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Electro Pop, Experimental, Funk, Indie
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Talk to Me - Night Lights 2018. ©℗ Written by: Mauricio Jimenez, Yusuke Sato, Dag Hanken Produced & mixed by: Brian Phillips Mastered by: Joe Laporta @ Sterling Sound

This new Night Lights release will brighten up your day in no time — 'Talk To Me'

October 06, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Indie Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

We’re a sucker for catchy guitar riffs and crisp sounding vocals but there’s something about this new Night Lights release that we just can’t get enough of.

It could be how profound their lyrics are or the bands hooky melodies
 but all we wanna do the moment it comes on is get up and dance, and that says enough.

So, whether you’re looking for a good time or just something to brighten up your day, ‘Talk To Me’ is everything you’re looking for and more.

Go ahead and give it a spin and let us know what you think and don’t forget to connect with Night Lights to stay up to date on what’s happening next. Enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE BAND:

Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

October 06, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Indie Pop
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dear watcher, you are art in progress. your imperfections are sacred. every version of you is still you. every mistake you've made is a point on the map that leads you closer. it's okay to grow up in public. you are a blessing to behold.

You're going to love this music video from Abby Diamond — 'Irrelevant'

October 06, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Contemporary R&B, Indie, R&B, Soul

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Okay, before our brains explode with out awesome this track is, allow us to at-least explain why.

‘Irrelevant' is the latest from singer/songwriter Abby Diamond. Their new song highlights some of Abby’s rich lyrical writing style and her smooth, angel-like voice.

Also, if you’re a fan of slow, future-like R&B, the track has a really spacey and colorful soundscape that you won’t be able to turn off. The drums are crisp and sharp and the little details throughout the production really make the track pop out to us.

And last but definitely not least, what Abby did with the visuals is both creative and inspiring. We love the direction she took color, look, and design-wise and we absolutely love the cinematography. I think you can safely consider us a fan after seeing all of this and we honestly can’t wait to see where she goes from here.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Abby Diamond online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

Instagram

October 06, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Contemporary R&B, Indie, R&B, Soul
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Gut Feeling, a song by Peter Bjorn and John on Spotify

Listen to Peter Bjorn and John's 'Gut Feeling' + New album Oct. 19th

September 26, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Indie Pop

This brand new track from Peter Bjorn and John is without-a-doubt some of their best work yet. Titled ‘Gut Feeling’, the new release—accompanied with 2 others—follows the announcement of their forthcoming studio album ‘Darker Days’, due October 19th, via INGRID.

The story of “Gut Feeling” begins at the first gig in the US after our last album, Breakin’ Point. Backstage in the club in Nashville I was waiting for soundcheck and started writing what was to become “Gut Feeling,” the words came subconsciously: “I think we need to talk about it, if we don’t wanna live without it.” We actually did talk on that tour, and conflicts were resolved. It all became fun again. - Bjorn

Formed in Stockholm in 1999, Peter Bjorn and John are perhaps best known for their timeless 2006 hit ‘Young Folks’. Since launching their artist collective and record label INGRID. ‘Gut Feeling’ is a catchy riff driven drum-oriented pop song with a bright and playful color pallet. We really enjoyed the instrumentation and the message behind the song.

Overall, if you’re looking for something to brighten up your day, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t forget to subscribe and enjoy!

Pre-order at Pledge Musicï»ż

Connect with the band: Twitter / Instagram / Website

TOUR INFORMATION:

European Dates

October 6                     Control Club, Bucharest tickets

October 18                   Flex, Vienna tickets

October 19                   Lucerna Music Bar, Prague tickets

October 20                   Scope Festival, Berlin tickets

US Headline Tour

November 29               Brighton Music Hall, Boston MA

November 30               Rough Trade, Brooklyn, NY

December 1                  Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY 

December 2                  Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, 

December 4                  Velvet Underground, Toronto, ON

December 5                  Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL 

December 7                  Marty’s on Newport, Sana Ana, CA 

December 8                  Teragram, Los Angeles, CA

December 9                  Independent, San Francisco, CA 

September 26, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Indie Pop
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Our debut EP is here! Stream it everywhere here: https://fanlink.to/sidea

Listen to Cassette Tapes debut EP 'Side A'

September 24, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Electronic, Indie

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Yes! The time has finally come.. San Francisco based duo Cassette Tapes has been teasing the release of their EP for months.

The release of their debut EP ‘Side A’ marks an exciting step forward in the duo’s career. Their lo-fi and indie-electronic inspired productions pulled us in from the beginning due to their warm production and passionate-driven lyrical style.. Cassette Tapes are as genuine and honest with their music as one might rarely find and that, will always be the reason why we love their music.

Go ahead and dive right in and don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date on what’s happening next. Enjoy!

Listen to ‘Side A’: https://fanlink.to/sidea

CONNECT WITH CASSETTE TAPES:

Instagram / Twitter

September 24, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Electronic, Indie
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Listen to Cassia's latest indie gem 'Loosen Up'

September 21, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Indie Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Cassia released their new song ‘Loosen Up’ via Disteller Records and we’ve been obsessed with it ever since. For fans of indie-pop and indie-rock, Cassia brings a lighthearted and genuine style to their music that is both catchy and relatable. The instrumentation feels light and fun, you’ll be up and dancing around the moment it turns on.

There’s a certain kind of magic around music that makes you wanna re-listen over and over again—Cassia’s ‘Loosen Up’ is exactly that. If you’re looking for something to brighten up your day or get you excited about the weekend, give this a few spins and thank us later. Enjoy!

Stream: https://cassia.lnk.to/loosenup

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“We think ‘Loosen Up’ is one of the best tracks we’ve come up with so far. It sums up what we think is important as a band and the message we want to spread in the future. We want to write music for people to loosen up and come together to. It’s definitely one of our favourites, we think it’s a bop.” 

—Cassia

SEE CASSIA LIVE IN CONCERT:

Tickets available here

October 9th                  Nottingham, The Rescue Rooms 

October 13th                Leicester, The Cookie 

October 16th                Guildford, Boiler Room 

October 17th                Brighton, Patterns

October 18th               London, The Garage

October 19th                Oxford, The Bullingdon 

October 24th                Aberdeen, Drummonds

October 25th                Glasgow, King Tuts

October 26th                Newcastle, Cluny 

October 30th                Exeter, Phoenix 

October 31st                Southampton, Joiners

November 3rd             Manchester, O2 Ritz 

CONNECT WITH CASSIA:

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Spotify

Apple Music

YouTubeï»ż

September 21, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Indie Pop
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music/lyrics/vocals/production/mixing/mastering/art - ya boi

stefan makes big return with new song 'stay'

September 20, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Indie Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

stefan released a gem earlier this week and if you haven’t checked it out yet, we strongly recommend you do. The singer/songwriter is not only their own producer but also their own engineer, creative consultant, and manager. The multi-talented musician handles all of their own logistics, packaging, and creative direction.

For us, we’ve been intrigued by the artist’s voice and general writing style. However, as time goes on, we fall deeper in love with the artist’s production style and their deep lyrical content. stefan’s music is both relaxing and refreshing and if you’re looking for something to chill out to, you’ve come to the right place.

Take a moment to check out the artists discography via Spotify or Soundcloud and discover your next favorite song. Enjoy!

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CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Twitter / Instagram

September 20, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Indie Pop
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