Y.A.S gets personal with her latest R&B gem 'Pillow Thoughts'

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: ‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

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WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Forward-thinking, honest, and above all creative, the multi-talented Y.A.S gets personal on her latest R&B gem titled ‘Pillow Thoughts’. Written and performed by Y.A.S herself, we immediately fall in love with her voice and her writing style. Not only is it catchy but it’s relatable and honest… a talent that is often over-looked completely.

The instrumental production is fueled by punchy R&B kicks, a warm gliding bass-line, and soft melodic elements creating a wonderful and chilling experience from start to finish. Y.A.S continues to create and share thought-provoking and often passionate art that stems from her heart and it shows. Her creative vision is something we’re 100% in love with and we’re already looking forward to hearing/seeing more in the coming months.

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

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“This song is about the aftermath of sleeping with someone for the first time. It stems from feelings of insecurity. Written from my perspective, awake, whilst the guy is asleep on the other side of the bed, our backs to each other, with space between us. The space between us being the opposite of the closeness the night before, which makes me overwhelmed of thoughts of what he thinks of me now.” — Y.A.S

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Y.A.S: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

Sean Kennedy gets vulnerable on beautiful new track 'Young & Depressed'

Listen to this song in our official Spotify playlist: ‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

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Sean Kennedy is the latest and greatest to land on our radar and for good reason. Originally from Boston, the now current Los Angeles musician shares a vulnerable yet cinematic masterpiece. Titled ‘Young & Depressed’, the track is a blend of honest songwriting, layered vocals, catchy guitar riffs, and a beautiful piano arrangement.

Simply put, it’s one of those songs that reveals some of the hardest truths about life while keeping an infectiously catchy nature. We love what Sean is bringing to the table and we’re already looking forward to hearing more.

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Sean Kennedy: Instagram | Twitter

Kick your day off with this insane indie-electronic track from Casual T and Viben, stream 'Bath?' here

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Teaming up once again, Casual T and Viben present ‘Bath?’. A sensual indie-electronic inspired record with a complex melodic structure driven by powerful punchy kicks. The ideal track for fans of experimental drum-heavy productions.

The track itself packs a punch but the vocal production brings a rather hypnotic tone to the record that you can’t shake off. It’s both mysterious and exciting. We love the creative direction behind the track and even more the unique blend both of the featured artists bring to the table.

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WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"Bath?", just like every other song on the "Lovers?" EP, is about a girl.  It was inspired by a very romantic night that I had in my studio's bathtub.  I won't say her name, but if she's reading this, she knows who she is.  Miss you. — Casual T

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Casual T: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

New Emeryld and Earthgang is a gem, stream 'Hope You're Happy' here

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There’s something about Emeryld’s writing style that just gets us every time. Everything from her voice, to her delivery, to the very words she writes down with a pen… it’s pure talent and simply put, we’re obsessed.

With her latest collaboration with hip-hop group Earthgang, ‘Hope You’re Happy’ highlights all of the things we’ve come to love and appreciate about the artist. The combo between the two artists was a nice touch and we love the balance that Earthgang brings to the track. If you’re looking for something to kick back and vibe out to, give this a spin and fall in love with Emeryld’s spell.

Don’t forget to connect with the two artists online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“Earthgang and I got connected through some mutual friends and when I heard their verse I was unbelievably stoked, they fucking snapped. I’m honored to be working with such dope artists and individuals and I’m so excited for this song to be out in the world.” — Emeryld

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Instagram | Twitter | Spotify | Soundcloud | Website

We love this new single from Laur Elle, stream 'Just So You Know' here

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We love this new single from Laur Elle, titled ‘Just So You Know’, we were immediately drawn in by her voice. Her ability to transform such a painful experience into a melodic masterpiece is not only inspiring but highlights the creative and talented force behind her vision.

The song is catchy, it’s beautifully written, and if we were being honest, we’re already looking forward to hearing more. There’s something special about Laur and we can’t wait to see what’s next for the rising star.

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WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"I wrote this song after I had hit the lowest of lows in a personal relationship. I had felt weak, lost, and unsure of who I was anymore. I made the decision to take back my power and slowly regain my voice. Using an unfiltered and honest tone, this song shines a light on a very toxic relationship and shifts the focus to a place of strength." — Laur Elle

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Laur Elle: Instagram | Spotify

Thomas White and Lia release indie-electronic inspired 4-track EP, stream 'Drifting' here!

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Wow, wow, wow… available today, Thomas White and Lia present ‘Drifting’. An indie-electronic inspired 4-track EP with a unique and creative touch. Not only are the track widely unique, the flow from each track are completely seamless. Fueled by lush soundscapes, dark undertones, and a wide range of electronic elements… there’s so much to love that you’ll find yourself re-listening to the EP over and over again.

Produced by Thomas White, singer/songwriter Lia, adds a lyrically stimulating touch to the EP that brings everything together. The imagery and writing style produce a wide range of emotions and you’ll fall deeper in love with the project with every listen. Check out what Lia had to say about each track down below and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“Duality is the main inspiration for this EP. When Thomas White sent me Feather and Drifting I immediately fell an intense feeling of warmth and lightness. Writing about my first love was only intuitive.

Drifting is about period of time when we had to be apart for 4 months only shortly after we started dating. The main hook is “Tell me you’re no simulation, spell me out every vibration from your lips till I’m kissing you again.”; I wanted to communicate how it’s hard to gauge who a person is in the virtual realm - a circumstance that I believe leaches into many relationships these days.

I wrote Feather about totally embracing being in love - touching on the delight and some of the anxiety that it causes to become deeply entangled with someone.

Villain and Petrified are obviously about darker subjects: being wronged, misjudged, having to hold your heart back... pairing these four songs together exhibits two extremes on the spectrum of emotions in relationships, delivering sweetness & bitterness that anyone can relate to.” — Lia

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Thomas White: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Lia: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Lotus Vision: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Kyan Palmer and nicopop. release catchy new single 'Headcase'

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Kyan Palmer and nicopop. return with one of their catchiest songs to date. Titled ‘Headcase’, we’re immediately drawn in by the instrumental production. Everything from the melody to the bouncy rhythm of the drums, each element of the track really bring out Kyan’s infectiously catchy writing style. It’s the perfect pop-inspired anthem for summer and if you’re looking for something easy to digest and fun to sing along to, go ahead and give this a try, you won’t regret it. Don’t forget to connect with the artist’s online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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Kyan Palmer: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

nicopop.: Instagram | Spotify

Terrell Morris shares beautiful music video for 'Pretty Life', watch it here!

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Every so often we get a submission from an artist that just completely blows us away. Several factors play a part in this process and with Terrell Morris’s music video for ‘Pretty Life’, it checks everything off our list. We love the energy behind the instrumentation and the live horns really add a raw feel to the track.

Terrell’s writing style and his voice is unmatched and demands your attention in a number of ways. It’s all in the details. The lyrics are brilliantly written and Terrell has a certain electricity to him every time he starts to sing.

We even love the creative direction behind the music video and the imagery that Terrell and his team very carefully put together. The extra effort really goes to show how serious Terrell is about his artistry and we’re excited to see/hear more in the coming months.

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Terrell Morris: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

Chloe Tang releases jaw-dropping music video for new single 'Hype', watch it here!

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Chloe Tang is the latest and greatest to grace the Gems & Secrets platform. Her new single ‘Hype’, is an r&b infused pop track with just a splash of attitude. Not only does her writing style demand your attention but everything from the video to the instrumental production came out great. Chloe’s creative vision and her voice are a real treat and we witness something truly unique about the up-and-coming artist. That her sound can be both creative and easy to digest. I think it’s safe to say that you can consider us a fan.

Go ahead and give this a spin and don’t forget to connect with Chloe online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"At first glance, ‘Hype’ is a self explanatory track about calling someone out on their bullshit, basically saying ‘You’ve got a huge ego and that kind of attitude can be dangerous’. However, on a deeper level, it can be an empowering song for anyone who is torn down/intimidated by people who act like they’re better than you. The idea behind the song was to give people the courage to say, ‘fuck it, I don’t need that kind of negativity in my life. You’re not worth the hype’.” — Chloe Tang

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Chloe Tang: Instagram | Spotify

Amille releases catchy new electro-pop single 'Detox'

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Amille released a catchy new single last week and if you haven’t checked it out yet, you’re missing out. Titled ‘Detox’, Amille brings a fresh new sound to her music that’s infectiously catchy and completely underrated.

It’s exciting, it’s catchy, and Amille brings a charming energy that you can’t help but fall in love with. For fans of electro-pop, here’s the song you didn’t know you needed. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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Amille: Instagram | Spotify

BEAUZ releases remix of Anja Kotar's 'Kids', stream it here!

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BEAUZ released their remix of Anja Kotar’s ‘Kids’ last week and upon hearing it for the first time, we were immediately hooked. It’s fun, it’s catchy, and it packs an edgy flair that keeps things interesting from start to finish. But it’s not just the production that came out amazing, Anja Kotar’s infectiously catchy style seems to win us over every time. It’s amazing how natural this remix feels and if we were being completely honest, we wouldn’t mind hearing an original one day between these two… it’s that good.

If you’re a fan of pop-inspired dance music, you’re going to love this. Perfect for a night out with friends or for your next DJ set, you’ll have your friends singing a long in no time.

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

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"I was so excited to connect with BEAUZ for this remix as I’ve been a fan of their music for quite some time now! It was really eye opening to give the song into someone else’s hands and let them present it with their own vision and style. I absolutely love the end product: I like to say it’s 'Kids', but if you played it on a beach at sunset." — Anja Kotar

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Anja Kotar: Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

You're going to love this new music video from Sofia Monroy, stream 'Cautious' here

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We’re absolutely in love with Sofia Monroy’s charming new single titled ‘Cautious’. The pop-hybrid reveals an exciting yet honest reflective piece of work that covers the insecurity, and often times painful experience of a relationship. Torn between being too much or too little, Sofia nails the message right on the nail.

We love Sofia’s writing style. Not only does her performance throughout the track demand your attention but you can’t help but fall in love with her energy and her creative direction (we see that first hand with her music video, just look how much fun she’s having just being herself!).

Go ahead and give this a spin and discover your new favorite artist. Don’t forget to connect with Sofia online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases or shows and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

”Cautious touches on insecurity and a struggling self-confidence. The feeling of never being enough, yet always too much” — Sofia Monroy

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Sofia Monroy: Instagram | Spotify