Stream ALIGN and Sarah De Warren's new song, 'Play It Cool', here! ✨

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

We’re obsessed with this new track from electronic producer ALIGN and vocalist Sara De Warren. Titled, ‘Play It Cool’, the new song blends the likes of soft and melodic production over a lush and hazy soundscape.

From start to finish, the track tends to flow in a smooth and fluid motion due to its simplicity and carefully thought out instrumentation. Give it a listen and enjoy a brief moment of bliss and serenity. You won’t be disappointed.

If you like what you hear, connect with the artist online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

Stream on Spotify: 
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Listen + Heart on Hypem! 
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VCATION releases third single "Whiskey & Cola"—Stream it here! 🎶

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Master songwriters and pop duo, VCATION, return with their third single ‘Whisky & Cola’ (feat. Klei). Described as a pop song for the broken hearted, VCATION blend catchy guitar riffs, clean and bright vocals, and a production style that not only demands your attention, but will have you playing it over and over again. We love the energy that VCATION puts out and fans around the world will have to agree, if you haven’t listened to their previous releases, you can do so by following them on Spotify.

Don’t forget to connect with VCATION online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

VCATION: Instagram | Twitter

Stream Kyan Palmers and nicopop.'s catchy new single 'Unofficial Lover' (feat. Yung Lamby) here 🎶

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

After a successful 2018 and the release of his debut EP, ‘Burning Mona Lisa’, Kyan Palmer has earned himself millions and millions of streams via Spotify. Over the last year, Kyan and producer nicopop. have been working on a number of songs ready to release in 2019.

To kick off their collaborative project, ‘Unofficial Lover’ is their big debut. Featuring Yung Lamby, the three artist’s are delivering some of the catchiest and well-written R&B gems we’ve heard in a long time. So, whether you’re a fan of pop or hip-hop music, ‘Unofficial Lover’ is a breakout single that demands your attention.

We’re excited for the project and we look forward to hearing more from the artist in the coming months.

Like what you hear? Subscribe down below and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH THE ARTISTS:

Kyan Palmer: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify

nicopop.: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify

Sam Setton releases new single 'Gum' — Stream it here 🎶

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Sam Setton, the singer/songwriter from NYC released a moody gem yesterday and we think you should check it out. Known for his incredible and heartfelt writing, Sam is a star in the making. Fusing intimate storytelling with his signature R&B production, Sam has the ability to stun an entire audience due to his voice and lyrical depth. So, if you’re looking for something warm and romantic, you’ve come to the right place.

On the title, Setton writes that he decided to call it "Gum” as the feelings of first falling in love can be "so amazing but also fleeting," reminiscent of "the burst of flavor when you first chew a piece of gum."

This new single from Sam highlights a small taste of what’s to come, and if you like what you hear, be sure to give the artist a follow to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

'Gum' is available everywhere now: fanlink.to/samsettongum

LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
Eyes like the sun
Your tongue tastes like toothpaste
And peppermint gum

Soft olive skin
Your lips are like cherries
I wanna dive in

You said "take it slow"
But I think I love you
And I want you to know

[Chorus]
Cuz I don’t ever wanna ever be
Not without you baby
No I don’t ever wanna be
Not without you baby

[Verse 2]
This feels like a fairytale
I wanna take you everywhere
Cuz you make me feel so alive
So much I never wanna die

Every time you come around, I get
Lost, can’t even hear a sound
I die for you, baby
I die for you, baby

Every time I see your face, I get
Lost, I’ve never felt this way
I die for you, baby
I die for you, baby

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
I think you’re all I need
I think you’re all I need, forever

[Chorus]

CONNECT WITH SAM SETTON:

Sam Setton: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

What we're watching: Your weekly movie and TV roundup (1.18.19)

MOVIES:

• Ghostbusters (1984): Let’s start with a throwback. First off, this is one of my all time favorite movies. If you haven’t seen it yet, go ahead and start your year off with this gem.

• Pleasentville (1998): As you can tell, I’ve been feeling a little nostalgic this week. Pleasentville was a pleasant surprise. With so much star power, I was surprised I only recently heard of this movie. Something that starts out very cheesy turns into a heartfelt social deconstruction of the 1950’s. (It’s streaming on Hulu)

• BlacKkKlansman (2018): Based on the true story of how the first black cop in Colorado Springs was able to join the KKK. I’ll be surprised if this one doesn’t get Oscar buzz. This film also has an ending that will make your jaw drop. (No spoilers)

TV SHOWS:

• Broad City: One of my absolute favorite comedies in recent memory. Very funny and very progressive. The last season premiers on January 24th. So...you got time.

• Future Man: This was a complete surprise from Hulu and the new season is currently happening. Produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, this comedy focuses on a boy who is transported to a video game. Sounds crazy because it totally is.

• Game of Thrones: The trailer for the last season dropped. If you’re a true fan, you’ve already seen it but if not, you can watch it here:

Game of Thrones returns for its final season on April 14. #ForTheThrone

Article by: Fred Short

ISA's 'Craving' is dangerously catchy, stream her latest here and enjoy!

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

ISA is the latest and greatest to grace our platform and it’s due to their hot new single, ‘Craving’. The 20 year old Swedish singer delivered an incredible performance with her work and all it did was leave us wanting more. Is ISA the next best thing? We sure think so.

But ISA is no stranger to the music industry. After making her presence known back in 2012 with the release of ‘Bomb’. ISA followed up with ‘What are we’ in 2014… but apart from her own music, ISA has co-written Charlie Who’s ‘You’, which went on to be streamed more than 17 million times, and last but not least, ISA was featured on Sidney Samson’s ‘Enemy of the Hate’ with Bobso Architect in 2017.

After ending her deal with Sony Music, ISA started her own independent label, Licious Music, where she will release her debut album in early 2019 and we couldn’t be anymore excited. Don’t forget to connect with ISA online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"Most people knows how hard it is to act rationally in relationships. ‘Craving’ interprets the dilemma in trying to resist the attraction of a person who adversely affects one's life, while it’s so insanely magical to be near him or her for the moment. The song is about losing yourself in a destructive relationship and pending between these emotions" – ISA

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

ISA: Instagram | Facebook

La Fine Equipe's new music video is here and it's a must see! Watch 'What Eva' (feat. Mr. J. Medeiros) here 🎥

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Beatmakers, MC’s, and label owners… rising collective La Fine Equipe released their new music video for ‘What Eva’ (feat. J. Medeiros) last week and it’s definitely worth checking out. Gathering influence from the sounds of J Dilla, Mos Def, and Madlib. The sounds curated by the collective are original and exciting.

The four French beat-makers, Oogo, Chomsky, Mr, Gib and Blanka are only a couple months away from releasing their highly anticipated new album in March.

We love the energy and creative output these artist’s possess and we look forward to hearing more from the group in the coming months. Don’t forget to connect with the collective online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"We wanted it to look like a 90s VHS that was put on the VCR. Part of the charm was its fuzzy, imperfect look so apparent during that era. 'What Eva' embodies a strong DIY ethos and we the band, did most of the filming ourselves using a small handheld camcorder. Everything was filmed on location in the supermarket. There are no 3D models. The song and visual is also a homage to the strong visual elements often found in 90s music videos like Mc Solaar's 'New Western' and French hiphop outfit IAM's 'Je danse le Mia'. There is a surreal sequence in the video where we are surrounded by a kaleidoscopic display of supermarket products. To summarize, we had a complete blast filming this". — La Fine Equipe

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

La Fine Equipe: Facebook

We're obsessed with Jack Laboz's remix of LÉON's 'Baby Don't Talk'

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Here’s a remix to jumpstart your day... our good friend Jack Laboz just released this insane pop remix of LÉON’s ‘Baby Don’t Talk and I think we’ve listened to it about 50 times already this morning.

The rich vocal work mixed with Jack’s creative input blends the likes of brass horns, soaring vocal chops, and an upbeat rhythm that’ll have you up and dancing around in no time.

Go ahead and brighten up your day and give this remix a proper spin, you won’t regret it. Don’t forget to connect with Jack Laboz online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"I missed my train from Berlin to Belgium while studying abroad a few weeks ago. I then panicked, compulsively boarded the wrong train, sat on the floor of a packed car headed to Düsseldorf and started this remix. Yep wasn't the most ideal situation for studio space lol. The goal for this remix was to combine European dancehall with American indie-pop. That said, LÉON has also been one of my favorite artists for a while, and when "Baby Don't Talk" came out, I knew I had to put my own spin on the record." — Jack Laboz

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Jack Laboz: Instagram | Twitter

Astrale's new song with Slyleaf will blow you away... listen to 'Navigating' right here 🎶

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

A lot of talent passes through Gems & Secrets every week, but every so often, one of them demands our attention in a way we could never forget. That artist right now is Astrale. Known for his euphoric and experimental approach to electronic music, Astrale is building a foundation off of his own creative taste and original sounds.

Blending a balance of gritty sounds with lush melodies, giant chords, and topped with rich vocals… Astrale is surely ‘Navigating’ his way to the top. Fans from all over the world are falling in love with his music, will you be one of them? Don’t forget to connect with Astrale online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“I enjoyed spending the entire 9 months of writing this song. I spent most of 2018 figuring out what I wanted to do with my music, and now I feel like I've reached the point to where I think I'm capable of pursuing this new vision I have.” — Astrale

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Astrale: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

We love Retrovision's remix of JANEE's 'Cinderella' (feat. Idyl)

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Retrovision released their remix of JANEE’s ‘Cinderella’ and we’ve been obsessed ever since. If you’re looking for something with a euphoric and lush soundscape, Retrovision’s remix blends the likes of pounding kick drums, bright vocals, and introduces a chilling approach to his sound design and production style.

Every so often we get a remix that we love even more than the original and it looks like Retrovision takes the cake. Don’t forget to subscribe to the artist online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

Listen to Superheart's new single 'Talk About It' right here 🎶

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Superheart is kicking off the new year with a brand new single , ‘Talk About It’. Whether it’s the multi-complex vocal layering or the colorful and melodic soundscape, Superheart has a sound that fans have come to love and adore. If you’re looking for something mellow and romantic, you’ve come to the right place. Feel free to kick back, relax, and let the music work it’s magic. Don’t forget to subscribe to Superheart online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“I wrote the words and music for this one really quickly late one evening, and looking back on the words after doing it I still can't work out if it's about a relationship between two people, or more generally concerned about the idea of not being able to get things done or achieve certain ideas about things, or dreams etc.. I think it's probably bits of both. I've wanted to release it for a long time so I'm really excited it's finally coming out.”

— Superheart

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST:

Superheart: Instagram | Twitter

Have you checked out Robokid's latest yet? Listen to '17' (feat. Manila Killa & AObeats) here

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Fans of Robokid are getting excited as the release of the artist’s upcoming EP creeps closer and closer to its release date. To make things even more exciting, the electronic-pop artist released a brand new single featuring Manila Killa and AObeats on Friday, titled ‘17’.

Robokid dives into a nostalgic young love that many past lovers can relate to. Known and applauded for his creative direction and heartfelt musical perspective, Robokid is setting himself up for one of his best years yet and we couldn’t be anymore excited to watch it unfold in realtime.

If you dig the new song, be sure to share it with your friends and or add it to your Spotify playlists. Don’t forget to subscribe to Robokid online to stay up to date on what’s happening next and enjoy!

Stream Robokid’s ‘17’ here

CONNECT WITH THE ARTISTS:

Robokid: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

Manila Killa: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

AObeats: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook