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Listen to Bad For You on Spotify. Xelli Island · Song · 2020.

Xelli Island shares 'Bad For You', stream the artist's new song here

October 05, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Electro Pop, Pop

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

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Xelli Island has quickly become a favorite around the Gems & Secrets platform. Originally from Detroit, the indie, DIY artist continues to impress us with her endless creative potential. Now living in Los Angeles, we not only find her sound unique, but what attracts us most, is Xelli’s deep connection to her writing and the lyrics she chooses to share with the rest of the world.

Titled ‘Bad For You’, the new single from Xelli Island is without a doubt some of her most honest work to date. If you’re looking for something raw, powerful, and completely vulnerable… you’ve come to the right place. Xelli Island’s upcoming debut EP ‘Meet Me At The Waterfall’ is set for release October 23rd and it’s safe to say we’re looking forward to hearing and feeling what Xelli Island was always meant to do, make incredible music.

Don’t forget to connect with Xelli Island online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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October 05, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Electro Pop, Pop
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Listen to Pillow on Spotify. Ruuth · Song · 2020.

New music from Ruuth is a must-hear, stream 'Pillow' here

October 03, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Indie, Pop

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

We’ve been following Ruuth’s work for awhile now and for a good reason. The singer / songwriter continues to write some of our favorite songs. Her passionate storytelling and expressive ideology feels intimate and special to us. From her delivery, to her writing style… Ruuth is quite possibly one of our favorite artists of all time.

With her latest, titled ‘Pillow’, we experience all the above plus more. The soft spoken and heartfelt energy is something that we can’t seem to get enough of and we’re already looking forward to hearing more from the musician in the coming months.

In the meantime, don’t forget to connect with Ruuth online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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October 03, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Indie, Pop
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Listen to Come over on Spotify. fika · Song · 2020.

We can't stop listening to this new fika and Fabich record, listen to 'Come over' here

October 03, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Hip-Hop, Jazz

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

As of late, we can’t get enough of fika and Fabich’s recent releases… and the duo’s latest is no different. Titled ‘Come over’, the soft spoken, vintage sounding beat makers bring together a relaxing and moody atmosphere fueled by light guitar work and warm undertones.

All-in-all, ‘Come over’ is a relaxing and timeless gem for anyone who enjoys indie, jazz, or hip-hop. The duo recently released their EP titled ‘Love Stories’. in which you can stream here.

Don’t forget to connect with fika and Fabich online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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October 03, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Hip-Hop, Jazz
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Listen to Euphoria on Spotify. Elephant Castle · Song · 2020.

Elephant Castle's 'Euphoria' is a dreamy, psychedelic, love letter. Stream the new single here

September 25, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Feature, Experimental, Indie, Psychedelic, Rock

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

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This last one is truly special. Written and performed by Elephant Castle, ‘Euphoria’ is a dreamy, psychedelic, love letter. The reverb drenched vocals and electric guitar work make up for a rather hazy and moody atmosphere, but all together, the track is best described as a romantic road trip through space.

Best enjoyed fully relaxed and ready to unwind, Elephant Castle brings the best out of vintage sounding rock with a modern twist. We look forward to hearing more from the musician in the coming months, but in the meantime, check out EC’s catalogue on Spotify.

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September 25, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Feature, Experimental, Indie, Psychedelic, Rock
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Listen to Something Better on Spotify. Me Nd Adam · Song · 2020.

Me Nd Adam are holding out for 'Something Better', listen to the duo's new single here

September 25, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Electronic, Indie, Pop, Rock

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

There’s something special about Me Nd Adam’s new single ‘Something Better’. As the duo continues to grow in both their sound and their creative outlook, it’s safe to say these guys are not willing to be boxed into anything in particular. Their ever expanding ideas and artistic direction fascinates us and its something we’ve been eyeing for over 2 years now.

Still, to this day, the duo continues to amaze us and we’re confident you’ll enjoy their work just as much as we do. In the meantime, check out their latest single and don’t forget to connect with Me Nd Adam online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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September 25, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Electronic, Indie, Pop, Rock
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Listen to All the Time on Spotify. Boski · Song · 2020.

You'll love this new single from Boski, stream the artist's new song 'All the Time' here

September 22, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Hip-Hop, Indie, Indie Pop, Rock

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

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Boski returns with an impressive new single. Titled ‘All the Time’, the new song highlights Boski’s intimate songwriting skills and his incredible voice. As a writer, producer, and performer…. Boski channels a variety of musical tastes from all over the world to create his unique and vibrant sound.

For fans of indie, hip-hop, and soul—Boski’s ‘All the Time’ is a must-hear. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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September 22, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Hip-Hop, Indie, Indie Pop, Rock
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Listen to Sucker Punch on Spotify. Dead Emerson · Song · 2020.

Brand new music from Dead Emerson, listen to 'Sucker Punch' here

September 22, 2020 by Toby Boston in Alternative, Indie, Rock

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

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Fast-rising songwriter/producer Dead Emerson debuts his new single 'Sucker Punch'. Featuring a bouncy rhythm fueled by grungy guitars… ‘Sucker Punch’ holds an adolescent, yet mature energy tackling independence and interdependence within relationships.

"My desire for independence in both friend and romantic relationships overtook my willingness to foster interdependence. Sometimes it feels like the only thing that could wake me up is if romance materialized out of thin air and, quite literally, socked me in the face." - Dead Emerson

We’re excited to follow along and we look forward to hearing more from the artist in the coming months. Don’t forget to connect with Dead Emerson online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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September 22, 2020 /Toby Boston
Alternative, Indie, Rock
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Listen to Dusty R&B on Spotify. Whose Rules · Song · 2020.

You're going to love this new single from Whose Rules, stream 'Dusty R&B' here

September 16, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Feature, Indie, Indie Pop, Psychedelic

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

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23-year-old producer, Whose Rules, is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist based out of Norway. The talented young musician released his new single ‘Dusty R&B’ last week and we’ve been hooked on it ever since. The laid-back atmosphere, unique sound design, and crafty guitar work makes for a rather interesting setup.

It’s catchy, fun, and the song does a wonderful job at showcasing the original sound the artist is bringing to the table. It’s safe to say Whose Rules has earned our attention and now we’re encouraging all of our readers to check him out, too.

Don’t forget to follow the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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September 16, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Bedroom Pop, Feature, Indie, Indie Pop, Psychedelic
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Listen to Big World on Spotify. Paco Versailles · Song · 2020.

We're loving this new single from Paco Versailles, stream the duo's new song 'Big World' here

September 09, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Flamenco, Indie, Pop

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

There’s nothing quite like it. Paco Versailles continues to impress and entertain with their upbeat energy, infectious guitar melodies, and passionate lyrics. From the storytelling to the instrumentation, Paco Versailles does it better than most. The duo has a rather unique feel and sound that can’t be mimicked or replicated. It’s fun, exciting, and incredibly catchy.

With the duo’s latest, titled ‘Big World’, you’ll see exactly why Paco Versailles needs to be on everyones music playlist now and forever. Don’t forget to connect with the duo online to stay up to date on what’s coming next and enjoy!

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September 09, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Flamenco, Indie, Pop
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Listen to Somewhere Anywhere on Spotify. Cayo Coco · Song · 2020.

Relax to new music from Cayo Coco, stream 'Somewhere Anywhere' here

September 09, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Feature, Indie, Pop, Rock

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

We’ve been cherishing the new single from Cayo Coco this week. Titled ‘Somewhere Anywhere’, the new single highlights a romantic, yet passionate sound fueled by dark undertones and polished vocals. We love the moodiness of the track but what really grabbed us was Cayo Coco’s honest and reflective writing style.

All-in-all, ‘Somewhere Anywhere’ is quite possibly one of the best songs we’ve heard all month. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with Cayo Coco online and enjoy!

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September 09, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Feature, Indie, Pop, Rock
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Listen to never known on Spotify. naavi · Song · 2020.

naavi releases charming new single 'never known', stream it here

September 08, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Indie, Indie Pop

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

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We’re excited to share the latest and greatest with you from indie-artist naavi. Titled ‘never known’, this charming new single highlights naavi’s incredible songwriting skills. From the vocal harmonizing to the upbeat instrumentation, ‘never known’ hits all of the sweet spots. What feels like a heartwarming and honest performance, this is the type of music that you’ll want to listen to over and over again.

Don’t forget to connect with naavi online to stay up to date on any upcoming music releases and enjoy!

September 08, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Indie, Indie Pop
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Listen to falling down on Spotify. jackson lee morgan · Song · 2020.

jackson lee morgan drops impressive music video for new song 'falling down', watch it here

September 07, 2020 by Gems Secrets in Alternative, Feature, Indie, Indie Pop, Pop, Psychedelic

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jackson lee morgan dropped an impressive music video last week for his new song ‘falling down’. The indie-pop artist blends together psychedelic elements with polished, raw vocals. From the harmonizing to the catchy delivery, ‘falling down’ will have you singing along in no time.

Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with jackson lee morgan online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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September 07, 2020 /Gems Secrets
Alternative, Feature, Indie, Indie Pop, Pop, Psychedelic
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