Xelli Island shares 'Bad For You', stream the artist's new song here

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Xelli Island has quickly become a favorite around the Gems & Secrets platform. Originally from Detroit, the indie, DIY artist continues to impress us with her endless creative potential. Now living in Los Angeles, we not only find her sound unique, but what attracts us most, is Xelli’s deep connection to her writing and the lyrics she chooses to share with the rest of the world.

Titled ‘Bad For You’, the new single from Xelli Island is without a doubt some of her most honest work to date. If you’re looking for something raw, powerful, and completely vulnerable… you’ve come to the right place. Xelli Island’s upcoming debut EP ‘Meet Me At The Waterfall’ is set for release October 23rd and it’s safe to say we’re looking forward to hearing and feeling what Xelli Island was always meant to do, make incredible music.

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New music from Ruuth is a must-hear, stream 'Pillow' here

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We’ve been following Ruuth’s work for awhile now and for a good reason. The singer / songwriter continues to write some of our favorite songs. Her passionate storytelling and expressive ideology feels intimate and special to us. From her delivery, to her writing style… Ruuth is quite possibly one of our favorite artists of all time.

With her latest, titled ‘Pillow’, we experience all the above plus more. The soft spoken and heartfelt energy is something that we can’t seem to get enough of and we’re already looking forward to hearing more from the musician in the coming months.

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We can't stop listening to this new fika and Fabich record, listen to 'Come over' here

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As of late, we can’t get enough of fika and Fabich’s recent releases… and the duo’s latest is no different. Titled ‘Come over’, the soft spoken, vintage sounding beat makers bring together a relaxing and moody atmosphere fueled by light guitar work and warm undertones.

All-in-all, ‘Come over’ is a relaxing and timeless gem for anyone who enjoys indie, jazz, or hip-hop. The duo recently released their EP titled ‘Love Stories’. in which you can stream here.

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Watch Mountain Bird's brand new music video for 'Modern Man' here

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Mountain Bird released an impressive new music video earlier this week and upon seeing it for the first time, we knew it was something special. Not only is the song great sonically.. but the visual direction and the creative outlook on both the set design and the overall mood feel cohesive and unique.

For fans of electronic-pop with a modern, fresh twist, no one is doing it better than Mountain Bird himself. Watch the video and be sure to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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Nick De La Hoyde delivers his best yet, stream 'Devil' here

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Kick your weekend off right with the latest and greatest from rapper and performer Nick De La Hoyde. Titled ‘Devil’, the upbeat energy immediately grabbed our attention and Nick’s writing style is some of his best yet.

It’s catchy, bold, and it captures an exciting new direction for the artist that comes off as both mature in sound but also unique in taste. So, if you’re looking for your next favorite song, you’ve come to the right place.

Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with Nick De La Hoyde online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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After 2 year hiatus, neutral. shares brand new single 'Over and Over' (feat. Luma)

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We’re excited to share the latest and greatest from electronic producer neutral. As someone who’s sound is mostly pop music centered, we’ve always been impressed with neutral.’s unique sound and endless creativity. Blending the likes of future, electro, and R&B… neutral. knows what works and what doesn’t.

This time teaming up with singer / songwriter Luma, ‘Over and Over’ is uplifting, bright, and extremely catchy. For music fans looking for a quick pick me up, be sure to give this a spin… you won’t regret it. Don’t forget to connect with neutral. online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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Daniel Allan wants you to 'Stay the Night' (feat. Lexi Shanley), stream the new single here

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Daniel Allan and Lexi Shanley team up to deliver ‘Stay the Night’, an exciting new single packed with bright, colorful chords, polished vocals, and showcases some impressive sound design skills. All-in-all, the future-pop production is easy to digest and feels rather exciting from start to finish—maintaining a unique tone throughout the entire song.

If you’re looking for something fun and upbeat, you’ve come to the right place. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to connect with Daniel Allan and Lexi Shanley online to stay up to date on any upcoming productions and enjoy!

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New music from Equanimous out now via Gravitas Recordings, stream 'Air Bender' here —

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Fueled by organic sounds and spiritually conscious writing, this inspiring production expands on the versatility and talent of rising electronic musician Equanimous. Out now via Gravitas Recordings, ‘Air Bender’ is a sneak preview of the musicians’s forthcoming album, ‘Merging Elements’—coming October 2nd.

The project features a variety of talent, all of which who contribute to the story and overall mindfulness of the music… but together, are creating some of the more unique and genre-blurring productions we’ve heard in a long time.

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Drum & Bass producer, Reaper, shares insane new track 'Pulse', listen here

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It’s been awhile since we’ve covered anything within the drum & bass universe but that changes today. With the release of Reaper’s ‘Pulse’, we knew this track was gonna hit different. The heavy rhythmic instrumentation and polished off sound design makes this a track that’s all too easy to get lost in.

For fans of that classic d&b sound but with a modern, unique twist… Reaper’s ‘Pulse’ is right up your alley. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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Elephant Castle's 'Euphoria' is a dreamy, psychedelic, love letter. Stream the new single here

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This last one is truly special. Written and performed by Elephant Castle, ‘Euphoria’ is a dreamy, psychedelic, love letter. The reverb drenched vocals and electric guitar work make up for a rather hazy and moody atmosphere, but all together, the track is best described as a romantic road trip through space.

Best enjoyed fully relaxed and ready to unwind, Elephant Castle brings the best out of vintage sounding rock with a modern twist. We look forward to hearing more from the musician in the coming months, but in the meantime, check out EC’s catalogue on Spotify.

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Me Nd Adam are holding out for 'Something Better', listen to the duo's new single here

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There’s something special about Me Nd Adam’s new single ‘Something Better’. As the duo continues to grow in both their sound and their creative outlook, it’s safe to say these guys are not willing to be boxed into anything in particular. Their ever expanding ideas and artistic direction fascinates us and its something we’ve been eyeing for over 2 years now.

Still, to this day, the duo continues to amaze us and we’re confident you’ll enjoy their work just as much as we do. In the meantime, check out their latest single and don’t forget to connect with Me Nd Adam online to stay up to date on any upcoming projects and enjoy!

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New Knapsack is a must-hear, stream 'sleepyhead' here

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18-year-old Gabriel O’Leary, aka Knapsack, is a Chicago native currently attending NYU. As the writer, producer, and engineer behind his own music, Gabriel exercises full creative control over his sound and his music. Which is not only impressive, but it gives us a small taste of Knapsack’s full potential as a rising musician.

With the artist’s latest, titled ‘sleepyhead’, we witness an introspective alt-pop sound that hits the mark on everything we love about discovering new music. It’s bold, fresh, and 100% original. We don’t know about you but Knapsack has our full attention going forward and we look forward to hearing more from the artist in the coming months.

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