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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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"Rerunning" out now on Apple Music + Spotify: http://fanlink.to/rerunningalbum

Listen to Fly By Midnight's new album 'Rerunning' here!

November 19, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

New York-based duo, Fly By Midnight, released their full-length album and we absolutely love it. Titled Rerunning, the 9-track album breaks down the duo’s impressive lyrical style and infectiously catchy production. For fans of indie pop, Fly By Midnight delivers an upbeat and exciting experience worth checking out, both on the album and in person.

After their most recent US college tour and several festival appearances such as Panorama, Firefly Festival, and Grandoozy… Fly By Midnight will be bringing their live show back home on December 6th for a headlining gig at NYC's The Loft at City Winery to celebrate the album release. Tickets are available here.

In summary, there’s a little bit of everything in this album and if you’re looking for something to lift your mood and hum along to, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t forget to connect with the duo online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH FLY BY MIDNIGHT:

Instagram | Twitter



November 19, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie Pop
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RUUMER "Gimme Some" feat. Sammy Adams Official Music Video Directed by: MK Schneider Produced by: Bonobo Studios Song NOW AVAILABLE on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/1Oe92efLPX1MeS7mtqwMrc & SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/ruumer/gimme-some Executive Producer: JEM Entertainment, LLC. © JEM Entertainment, LLC. - 2018 Contact: Rich@L2Entertainment.com

Watch out, pop duo RUUMER, deliver a jaw-dropping visual for their new song 'Gimme Some' (feat. Sammy Adams)

November 14, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Pop, Indie Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Music became an outlet for these two sisters after breaking free from the chains of Catholic school and the confines of suburban life. Today, Melis and Jess decided it was time to trash their school uniforms and trade them in for fashionable streetwear. Together, they want you to join their girl gang revolution and we couldn’t be anymore excited about it.

We believe that whether or not you enjoy pop music, RUUMER brings a sound that’s undeniably catchy and great for anyone. Their vocal style is not only powerful and moving but their personalities are as charismatic and as fun as one could hope for—making music fun and innocent all while tackling important topics and misconstrued social norms.

We love the message and purpose behind RUUMER and we can’t wait to hear what the two ladies have in stored next. Enjoy!

ABOUT THE SONG + VIDEO:

“We teamed up with rapper Sammy Adams for our new single “Gimme Some”. It’s a vibey, anthemic jam that’s all about empowering women’s sexuality. Inspired by our Catholic school upbringing, it is essentially a satire on the sexually oppressing environment of our youth….”

“….We worked with a killer female director, MK Schneider. There are competing visuals of women being traditionally feminine and the new age confidence in being who you are no matter how you look, no matter what you like. It embraces all angles of the modern woman and shatters the stereotypes that they are given.”

CONNECT WITH RUUMER:

Instagram | Twitter

November 14, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Pop, Indie Pop
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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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Dangerous, an album by Kaien Cruz on Spotify

We can't stop listening to Kaien Cruz's 'Dangerous'

October 01, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Dark, Pop, R&B, Indie Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Our latest favorite comes from the incredible Kaien Cruz. Their new song titled, ‘Dangerous’, highlights some of the artist’s incredible vocal strengths including their melodic vocal style and rich lyrical imagery.

We love how light and melodic the the guitar is and delicate Kaien’s vocals sound as she dances around the beat. ‘Dangerous’ won us over and we can’t wait to see what the artist has in stored next.

For fans of pop with darker undertones and interesting vocal-work, Kaien Cruz’s ‘Dangerous’ is everything you want and need right now.

Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy.

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“I wrote ‘Dangerous’ during a very frustrating time in my life. I’d just realized that a lot of people in this industry that I thought had my back, actually didn’t. So this song is about those people and and other things in my life that I thought were good for me, but were only holding me back.”

CONNECT WITH KAIEN CRUZ:

https://www.facebook.com/KaienCruz/

https://www.instagram.com/kaiencruz/

https://twitter.com/KaienCruz

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iyDjhh4mDePK6LPSwlLGE




October 01, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Dark, Pop, R&B, Indie Pop
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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 Music

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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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

YouTube

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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http://menitrust.tumblr.com https://www.youtube.com/menitrust https://www.instagram.com/menitrust https://menitrust.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/menitrust https://sptfy.com/menitrust Seven In the shadows he saw four eyes, lit by fire… fire He’d never done that with a lover, before…before Meanwhile everyone else got lost in quiet, by the rivier Seeking for more, of course he found better…better He saw them, they saw him But everyone just kept on going What he saw was different He should have gone to bed But instead he stuck around for the mood In the shadows he saw four eyes, lit by fire… fire He’d never done that with a lover, before…before Either early or too late, it was number seven… and it happened High like a bird with his beak through the window He saw them, they saw him But everyone just kept on going What he saw was different He should have gone to bed But instead he stuck around for the mood He saw them, they saw him But everyone just kept on going What he saw was different He should have gone to bed But instead he stuck around for the mood

If you haven't listened to the new Men I Trust track.... you're missing out

September 15, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Indie Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

We’re not late to the party, we’ve actually been eager to share this record with everyone on our platform but it’s been such a hectic week that we decided to be selfish for the last few days. But wait no further! The new Men I Trust release is incredible. Not like the group has a bad song in their discography but it’s always a pleasure to hear the latest from the Montreal-based band.

Watch the music video here

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“‘Seven’ is a light-hearted song that tells a story which happened last summer to our friends, while we were all at a get-together in a cabin by a lake in the countryside of Quebec. ‘Seven’ thus started as a summer memory for us.

The music video we shot and directed recreates that light late-summer outdoor feel. We chose to film again with our friends Julia, Sophie and Fannie (featured in ‘Lauren,’ ‘You Deserve This’ and ‘I Hope To Be Around’) and it was lots of fun, so much that we almost forgot we were shooting a music video. We all got together at our friend’s country house - a dream setup! - where there are lots of nearby forests, high grass, rivers and lakes. After long periods of time spent on the road, and during pre-tour rehearsals, we like to spend time in places like this that feel like a Canadian retreat.”

— Men I Trust

INTERNATIONAL TOUR DATES:

(tickets at www.menitrust.com)

9/21/2018 - Hamburg, DE @ Reeperbahn Festival

9/22/2018 - Cologne, DE @ Acephale

9/24/2018 - Munch, DE @ Milla

9/26/2018 - Copenhagen, DK @ Vegas New Crush

9/28/2018 - Berlin, DE @ Badehaus Szimpla

9/29/2018 - Dortmund, DE @ Way Back When Festival

9/30/2018 - Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg (Upstairs)

10/2/2018 - Bristol, UK @ The Louisiana

10/3/2018 - Manchester, UK @ The Soup Kitchen

10/4/2018 - London, UK @ Oslo Hackney

10/5/2018 - Nottingham, UK @ Bodega

10/7/2018 - Brighton, UK @ The Hope and Ruin

10/9/2018 - Paris, FR @ New Morning

10/10/2018 - Lyon, FR @ Le Groom

10/11/2018 - Monthey, CH @ Pont Rouge

10/12/2018 - Zurich, CH @ Helsinkiklub

10/16/2018 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle*

10/17/2018 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West*

10/18/2018 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn*

10/19/2018 - New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa*

10/20/2018 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall*

10/21/2018 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk*

10/23/2018 - Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf*

10/24/2018 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom*

10/25/2018 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory Orange County*

10/26/2018 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent*

10/27/2018 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent*

10/30/2018 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall*

10/31/2018 - Vancouver, BC @ Imperial Vancouver*

11/1/2018 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos*

11/2/2018 - Boise, ID @ Neurolux*

11/3/2018 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge*

11/4/2018 - Denver, Co @ The Bluebird Theater*

11/6/2018 - Omaha, NE @ Slowdown*

11/7/2018 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Cedar Cultural Center*

11/8/2018 - Madison, WI @ Majestic Madison*

11/9/2018 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall*

11/10/2018 - Detroit, MI @ El Club*

11/11/2018 - Los Angeles, CA @ Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival

11/12/2018 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House*

11/13/2018 - Montreal, QC @ Theatre Corona*

11/14/2018 - Boston, MA @ Royale*

11/16/2018 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel*

11/17/2018 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts*

11/18/2018 - Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club*

CONNECT WITH MEN I TRUST:

http://www.menitrust.tumblr.com

https://www.instagram.com/menitrust

https://www.menitrust.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/menitrust

https://www.youtube.com/menitrust

http://sptfy.com/menitrust

September 15, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Indie Pop
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Forgiveness, a song by Cassette Tapes on Spotify

Listen to Cassette Tapes lead single off their upcoming debut EP "Side A"

August 21, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Hip-Hop, Indie Pop, Electronic

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Cassette Tapes is prepping for their best year yet with the release of their brand new single from their upcoming EP 'Side A'. Due sometime in September, the San Francisco based duo has become a favorite around the Gems & Secrets platform since making their debut on our site back in January.

They've come a long way and we've loved every moment of it. With the anticipation for their debut EP on the rise, we can't wait to see what the duo has in stored for us next. 

If you're a fan of indie-pop, hip-hop, or if you're simply looking for something with some uplifting/positive energy, Cassette Tapes will remind you on what great music actually sounds like. Don't forget to connect with the artists online so you can stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy! 

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Instagram | Twitter

August 21, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Hip-Hop, Indie Pop, Electronic
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Asphalt, a song by stefan on Spotify

Fall in love with stefan's latest, 'Asphalt'

August 17, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Electronic, Indie Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

This next release is truly something special. stefan is an artist that landed on our radar not too long ago and we immediately fell in love with his writing style. stefan's way with words is a work of art. The imagery and the artist's ability to relay such deep emotions to the listener is a level of artistry that not a lot of artists can pull off, but stefan does. 

We love the instrumentation and we love the melodic and energy-driven production. It's a solid release from the artist and we couldn't be any more excited to share it with you today. If you like this, we encourage you to check out the artist's Spotify or Soundcloud page. Don't forget to connect with stefan online to stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy! 

STAY IN TOUCH:

Instagram

August 17, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Electronic, Indie Pop
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One That I Want by Luc out now!! - Click here to listen

August 15, 2018 by Gems Secrets in Indie, Indie Pop

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Luc's music is meant to express the personal, the subjective experience, the importance of not needing to belong, and through that not-needing, belonging. 'One That I Want' depicts the process of liking someone despite their not-fitting-in but rather being attracted to someone's lack of concern for how others perceive them. "I know you're uncool, but oh, you're the one that I want."

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"The artworks for the series of singles forthcoming from Luc this summer feature pictures of cities and everyday life with slight distortions to mirror the message of the music: There are similarities for every individual experience, but they are not all the same." 

— Luc

Stream: http://smarturl.it/OneThatIWant

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CONNECT WITH LUC: 

Spotify | Apple Music | Soundcloud | Facebook

August 15, 2018 /Gems Secrets
Indie, Indie Pop
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