'FREAKY GENIUS' the debut single from Nashville based duo BLAKE & JAKE—listen here!

There are several things that immediately catch our attention with 'FREAKY GENIUS', the debut single from Nashville based duo BLAKE & JAKE. First off, you don't get the whole experience the first listen, this song will grow on you.

“Sometimes I get freaked out about how different G¥ is, but then I think back to that fact that we’ve never done anything the way it’s ‘supposed’ to be done. We’re the misfits.” - BLAKE

We love the energetic and soulful instrumentation, on the outside, the song has a lot of fun energy and creative elements that make this track extremely unique. Dissect even further and you're suddenly taken back by the rich lyricism and deeply rooted imagery—and that's when it finally hits you, once you click play, you're no longer in your world, you're in the GENIUS mind of BLAKE & JAKE. 

“The hook is a tribute to the Genius that lives within us all. It’s also been a vessel for Jake and I to explore Peter Psylo and the Parmesan Pranksta, two of the characters we’re developing for G¥.” - BLAKE

If you dig the song, be sure to share it with your friends and don't forget to connect with the band online to stay up to date on any future releases or updates, enjoy!

Connect with BLAKE & JAKE:

Soundcloud | Spotify | Instagram

ilo ilo is a project you should get excited about, here's why

There's not a lot of information when it comes to the secret identity of ilo ilo other than that they've done an incredible job controlling a mesmerizing narrative around their music via Instagram.

Their new song, 'let me go' fuses electronic production with a unique vocal style and colorful tones with rich melodies. The sound design is refreshing and the overall production of the track is undeniably catchy and fun.

We have a good feeling the lid is about to blow off on this project and we can't wait to see what the band has in store next. Don't forget to connect with the group online to stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy! 

Connect with ilo ilo:

Instagram

Let Darja serenade you with her latest single 'Fallen'

Darja makes her return this morning with the release of her latest single, 'Fallen'. An R&B record with dark undertones and a chilling performance from Darja herself. After checking out the artist's Soundcloud, we were blown away by the quality of Darja's music. Her vocal writing is incredible and her voice has a signature sound to it that is undeniably soothing. If you love this, check out some of their other material and you might just discover your new favorite artist. Enjoy!

Connect with Darja:

Instagram

CIRRRCLE drops impressive music video for 'Talk Too Much' — Watch here!

CIRRRCLE is a "Tokyo via Los Angeles" based trio that includes lead singer Amiide, rapper Jyodan and music producer, A.G.O.. In 2017 they released two EPs; 'Cycle' and 'Summer Project' followed by two hit singles 'PETTY' and 'Watch'—which we both covered here on Gems & Secrets. 

We really love the creative energy the group brings to their music and their music videos are always entertaining and fun. This one may just be their best yet... but who knows? The group is full of surprises and we're blown away every time. 

Give them a follow and be sure to stay up to date on any future releases or updates. Enjoy!  

CIRRRCLE:

www.instagram.com/cirrrclemusic/

twitter.com/cirrrclemusic

www.facebook.com/cirrrclemusic/

Mountain Bird returns with jaw-dropping music video — 'Moment' (feat. Lara)

We went crazy over Mountain Bird's last music video and today we're thrilled to share their latest, 'Moment', featuring vocalist Lara. The Black Mirror meets Blade Runner inspired music video was directed by Christoffer Nilsson and is set in a near-future alternate reality. The video is the first of what will eventually form as a trilogy for Swedish producer Mountain Bird's forthcoming videos. But besides that, not only did we love the music video but Mountain Bird tends to deliver such a beautiful and simple production style that leaves us speechless everytime. 

This is a project we're really excited about and we strongly encourage you to connect with the artist online so you can stay up to date on their upcoming releases. Enjoy! 

Follow Mountain Bird:

https://www.facebook.com/mountainbirdswe

https://twitter.com/mountainbirdswe

https://www.instagram.com/mountainbirdofficial

Franke shares music video for new song 'Fast Life'

Franke is a 23-year-old writer/singer/producer/composer from Brooklyn, New York currently living in LA. The artist made their big debut less than a year ago and has racked up tens of millions of plays through digital marketing and Spotify playlists. 

Today, we're excited to share with you the artist's latest music video for their catchy new hit 'Fast Life'. We love the cinematography and overall the video is done extremely well. Franke's ability to deliver quality content is something we love about the artist but his ability to make it fun is even better. What's not to love about the artist? 

Check out their latest and don't forget to connect with Franke online so you never miss a release. Enjoy! 

Connect with Franke:

spotify | youtube | instagram | soundcloud

Have you listened to Chelsea Collins catchy new single 'None Of Your Business' yet?

Chelsea Collins landed on our radar not too long ago and we're so happy she did. The singer/songwriter has a very sweet and incredibly talented writing style. We love the production too and if you're a fan of that melodic R&B flavor, Chelsea has a sound you're going to obsess over. 

The artist has a number of records available to stream on their Soundcloud so if you love this, check out some of her other work made available online here. Don't forget to connect with Chelsea online so you never miss a release or an update. Enjoy!

Schier shares ear-candy remix of CHIMES 'Trust'

Schier is turning the heat up this summer with his new remix of CHIMES ultra-catchy hit 'Trust'. The upbeat and floor pounding anthem is perfect for your summer activities and kicking it by the pool. We love the colorful production and the catchy melodic vocal chops and you have to admit, Schier went above and beyond with this. 

If you're looking for even more incredible content, there's a list of remixes the producer has released over the last year available on their Soundcloud. Including a pretty sweet remix of Mason Ramsey's latest 'Famous'. 

Either way, we hope you love the remix and enjoy!

neutral. unleashes two massive remixes — listen here!

neutral. has been an all-time favorite of the blog since the very beginning, and for good reason. The super producer has placed himself among his peers as a widely respectable artist for his original production and for his stylish remixes. Over the last couple of weeks, neutral. released two new remixes and spoiler alert... they're brilliant. 

Also coming off hot from his remixes for The Chainsmokers, neutral. is no stranger to delivering catchy melodies and hard-hitting drops and if you haven't checked out his Soundcloud yet, there's a ton of great content there waiting for you. 

"Sick Boy" Out Now: http://smarturl.it/SickBoy Get the remixes: http://smarturl.it/SickBoyRemixes Follow The Chainsmokers: http://www.youtube.com/thechainsmokers http://www.twitter.com/thechainsmokers http://www.facebook.com/thechainsmokers http://www.instagram.com/thechainsmokers http://www.soundcloud.com/thechainsmokers Follow neutral.: https://www.facebook.com/NeutralSays/ https://soundcloud.com/neutralmakesmusic https://twitter.com/neutralsays https://www.instagram.com/neutralsays/

His most recent remix is probably his best one yet... teaming up with Nolan van Lith, the two artists tackle this euphoric and beautifully produced remix of Lost Kings 'When We Were Young'.

@nolanvanlith

We love the piano buildup and the vocalist of course did an incredible job. We really hope these remixes grab your attention and shine a little more light on the talent that neutral. has and we strongly encourage you to follow the producer online so you never miss a beat. Enjoy!

Follow neutral.:
@neutralmakesmusic
twitter.com/neutralsays
instagram.com/neutralsays
facebook.com/neutralsays

Listen to Sara Diamond's catchy new song 'Latter' here

Sara Diamond made her return this last week with the release of her new single 'Latter'. We love Sara's vocal performance and we thought her lyrics were particularly great here for a couple of reasons. Her delivery and the deeper meaning behind her lyrics grabbed our attention and after a few listens, it really started to resonate with us. Sara has an undeniable talent for writing and we've admired her past work a great deal. With the release of her new single, we're left anxiously waiting for more and we can't wait to see where the artist goes from here.

“I wrote Latter during a transitional time in my life. I was slowly starting to break down the constructs I had created about the life I was supposed to live. Life was forcing me to confront my ideas of success, happiness and passion, in ways that I wasn’t expecting. That feeling of being out of control can either shatter or shift us - and through writing about it and self-reflecting, I allowed life to unfold the way it was meant to. It’s nice to have a song that I can turn to in moments of questioning, because being on the other end of the struggle I was going through, I know it’s possible. If you’re feeling lost, know that it is a part of the journey, and that you just have to ride the wave. Everything is temporary.” - Sara Diamond

If you like the song, check out Sara's SoundCloud to hear more and don't forget to connect with her online to stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy!

Connect with Sara Diamond:

Twitter | Instagram

Chill out to this new single from indie rock duo Nightseason—'Strangers'

Nightseason released a new song today titled 'Strangers' and it's absolutely brilliant. Made up of band members Patrick Zeinali and Jordan Caiola, the indie-rock group connected via the internet through platforms like Spotify and the rest is history.

Jordan explains: "'Strangers' revolves around the concept that two people who could eventually end up in a very intimate, meaningful (or sometimes superficial and fleeting) relationship at some point... ALWAYS start the same way - as strangers." 

We love the instrumentation and the dreamy atmosphere that stems from it. The entire track from start to finish feels rich in emotion, add a splash of rich lyricism and melodic vocal production and you'll see why this is such a strong record. 

If you dig the song, be sure to share it with your friends and don't forget to connect with the artists online to stay up to date on any future releases and enjoy!

Connect with Nightseason:
Instagram.com/nightseasonmusic
Facebook.com/Nightseasonmusic
Twitter.com/Nightseason_
www.Nightseasonmusic.com

You're going to LOVE Heather Jayne's voice in her new song 'Prize'

Heather Jayne released a new song titled 'Prize' this morning and upon hearing it we were absolutely blown away. Heather's voice and more specifically her performance, left us speechless... Her lyricism is poetic and moving and the energy that she delivers with every note will send chills up and down your spine.

The track is flawlessly produced and creates a dreamy atmosphere around her vocals creating a moving and almost cinematic mood. Heather possesses something incredibly special and we look forward to following the artist in the coming months. In the meantime, be sure to share the new song with your friends and don't forget to connect with Heather online so you never miss an update. Enjoy!

Connect with Heather Jayne:

Instagram | Twitter