New music from Maya Malkin, stream the artist's new single "Congratulations" here

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With a delicate but raw touch, Toronto-based pop artist Maya Malkin returns with powerful new single titled 'Congratulations'. The track features a soft & silky synth melody complimented with gritty guitars and distorted vocals. Overall, the song has one of the catchiest hooks and riffs we’ve heard all week.

Launching her solo career in 2020 with her debut single 'Hostage', Maya Malkin made waves in the Canadian scene with the band Motel Raphael. Today, Maya brings brutally honest lyrics to her glossy pop production touching on deep and complex emotions such as the ones that arise out of an abusive relationship. It’s safe to say Maya is just as proud of this track as we are and it’s an honor to share it with you today.

'Congratulations' is an indie-pop hit perfect for the soundtrack to your summer. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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Stream the latest from Chris James — "Hey It's Me" out now

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Chris James is no stranger to writing catchy, unforgettable bops. Having co-written some of the biggest pop singles within the last few years such as BTS' Billboard #1 single "Life Goes On”, Chris James remains stronger than ever. With the release of his new single, titled “Hey It’s Me”, Chris successfully adds yet another upbeat and exciting pop single to his discography. Touching on the complexities of relationships, the lyricism demands your attention from the start.

Featuring colorful melodies and punchy drums, the production remains crisp and groovy making this track just as exciting on your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th listen. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with Chris James online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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Watch SHY Martin's music video for "Remember you were the one" here

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SHY Martin is an artist we’ve covered the most since launching the Gems & Secrets platform. From penning some of our favorite songs within the last decade while simultaneously collecting billions of streams from listeners all around the world, it would seem the artist would eventually start to fill the pressure—and while we’re not suggesting the musician doesn’t feel any pressure within her creative process—one thing is for sure… SHY Martin continues to hold a level of quality and integrity within her work that never loses its magic.

“I feel like I‘ve become better at respecting myself and my energy during the last year, I’ve learnt to move away from situations and people that don't make me happy. I’ve never been good at letting relationships go and as a songwriter I’ve always gone back to old relationships trying to figure out why they went wrong or if I could have done something differently to change the outcome. This song is the first one I’ve written about accepting it for what it is instead of dwelling on the past” — SHY Martin

With her latest, titled “Remember you were the one”, SHY Martin hits a darker tone than what we’ve heard in recent past. It’s eccentric and bold and we love the direction and energy SHY Martin delivers throughout her performance. Accompanying the new single is a DIY lyric music video that blends screenshots and film photos together to create a lifestyle look of the artist, and we gotta say, we love how it came out.

Check out the new single for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with SHY Martin online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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Sara Phillips delivers her best yet, stream the artist's new single "nobody loves you" here

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Sara Phillips is no stranger to the Gems & Secrets platform (and for good reason). With the release of her new single, titled “nobody loves you”, the artist pens her most intimate work to date. The raw and emotional journey behind the new single is enough to captivate just about any listener. Whether old or new, Sara’s ability to write and convey such rich emotions through her lyricism continues to impress us. For us, it speaks to the growth and talent behind Sara’s journey and the authenticity of her art. And that says a lot in itself.

We look forward to eventually sitting down with the artist for an interview, too. Now residing in Los Angeles, it’s safe to say we have a lot to look forward to from Sara Phillips in the coming months. In the mean time, we’ll just have to keep “nobody loves you” on repeat. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Olive B returns from hiatus with brand new single "Conversations" — stream it here

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We’ve been fans of Olive B’s work since the release of “Fine Wine” back in 2018. Today, the talented singer / songwriter remains as an all time favorite of the Gems & Secrets platform. And after a nearly 2 year hiatus, we are absolutely thrilled to share the latest and greatest from the musician with you. In collaboration with longtime producer and friend, Bobby Love, Olive B pens an intimate open letter about the conversations one may have with a partner, regardless of the type of engagement.

This is perhaps one of the many great talents Olive B possesses. Her ability to write and touch on complex emotions in a rich and often energizing way remains just as magical to us as it did on day 1. We’re hoping the new single marks and sets the tone for the rest of 2021 as it’s safe to say we’ll be keeping a close eye on Olive B moving forward. In the mean time, don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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This new single from Argonaut & Wasp is infectiously catchy, stream "Autoslide" here

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It’s always a good day when new music from Argonaut & Wasp arrive. The duo’s new single,“Autoslide”, dives into a funky fresh and catchy direction. Featuring slicked-back vocals over an upbeat instrumental track, “Autoslide” brings the very best of Argonaut & Wasp’s unique sound and warm personality.

From the artwork, to the energy behind their performance, the new single reflects the true nature of the duo’s raw talent. Leaving us in awe and ready for more. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with Argonaut & Wasp online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Have you checked out Foley's "Keep Me on My Toes" yet? Listen to the band's new song here

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“Keep Me on My Toes” is the latest and greatest from pop-funk duo Foley’s new EP titled, Vacation. Released on March 12th, “Keep Me on My Toes” follows the success of their debut EP “On My Conscience” from last year. The new single pairs together funk guitar riffs with punchy, bouncing drums, showing off the tight production we have come to love and appreciate from the pair. Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand.

Foley is an act to watch and will make a reoccurring appearance in our summer playlist this year, that’s for sure. Don’t forget to connect with the band online and enjoy!

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Watch Laureli and Samurai Del's music video for "Donuts" (feat. Sol)

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Samurai Del and Laureli recently landed on our radar and for a good reason. Their new music video for “Donuts” speaks to both of the artist’s integrity and style for making quality work. The new single features Sol, a veteran of the Gems & Secrets platform from recent years, whom also remains one of our favorite musicians / rappers to feature.

But regardless of whether you’re an old fan or a new one, Samurai Del and Laureli’s writing style not only demands your attention, but remains as one of our favorite tracks this month. It’s catchy, upbeat, and wildy unique. It’s safe to say we’ll be following the artist’s next steps very closely moving forward.

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SHY Martin returns with a beautiful new single "Break With Me"

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SHY Martin has grown to be something quite special. Not only to us, but to her thousands of fans from all over the world. Always writing with a sharpened pen, the energy and passion behind her lyricism always tends to cut deep. From her emotional writing style to her passionate vocal performance, SHY Martin continues to leave us in awe with the release of every new single. Her latest, titled “Break With Me” exceeds our expectations and goes above and beyond.

“This year has been overwhelming in many ways. For the first time in years, I have spent a lot of time with myself and taken the space to reflect. I have thought a lot about how these strange times we are in have changed so many relationships, some that have become stronger, and others that have broken down. We started writing "Break With Me" one summer evening in the car on the way home from a lake, but I relate to it now more than ever", says SHY Martin. “During the year, I also thought about how I want to work with my music and chose to start my own record label to have full freedom every step of the way. This is the first song I will release on my own label, so it feels very special.”

Whether you’re a returning fan or a new one, SHY Martin’s incredible talent cannot go unnoticed. 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 projects and enjoy!

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Check out this new song from url and Inadelle, listen to "magic wand" here

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Former high school friends url (pronounced “Earl”) and Inadelle bring summer crush feels with their bedroom pop collaboration 'magic wand'. Pairing gentle guitar riffs with the soft airy vocals from both of the artists, the pair leave us floating on clouds with a delicate dreamy track. Perfect for those upcoming summer days of laying in the sun and letting loose. You just can’t go wrong with this track.

“magic wand was our first collaboration after not having seen each other for almost a decade. We talked about our current relational statuses and found we were on opposite sides of our situations. The lyrics touch on both sides of intimacy - scared of hurting or being hurt. Whoever holds the wand has the “magic”. - url

Check out the new single for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to follow the artists on social media to stay up to date on any upcoming collaborations and enjoy!

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We're obsessed with this new single from Andrew Applepie, stream "Magic Lamp" here

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The multi-talented and multi-instrumentalist returns with a kick-ass new single. Titled “Magic Lamp”, Andrew Applepie continues to defy and impress fans and critics of all backgrounds. Not only do we find Andrew’s music incredibly fascinating, but the technical skill and instrumentation always hits a sweet spot with us. We find that Andrew’s music is always upbeat, fun, and never too serious. But that’s not to take away the special talent and passion Andrew has for writing incredibly catchy and non-conforming styles of music genres. Always thinking outside the box, it’s safe to say we’ll be lifelong fans of Andrew’s talent from here on out.

Check out the new song for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Andrew Applepie online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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

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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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