Stream Yoshi Flower's cover of Mac Millers "Good News" here

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Mac Millers passing hurt the lot of us. Which is why when Yoshi Flowers cover of “Good News” landed on our radar we knew we needed to share it. Yoshi poured his heart and soul into this recording and the music really does speak for itself in this case. Time to kick back and reminisce, check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Yoshi Flower online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Stream this emotional new single from GRAE "Like You" here

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

“Like You” is a subdued yet striking piece of work. It's not over-complicated nor did we feel it was overdone or exaggerated to get the point across. The stripped-down song brings what matters most into focus, accentuating the light, playful, yet vulnerable lyrics. From multi-instrumentalist / songwriter GRAE, “Like You” carries a strong undertone of 80s new wave music, which carries notes of the likes of The Cure and Depeche Mode.

GRAE is making new-wave pop music that’s both nostalgic and boundary-breaking and it’s safe to say we’ll be keeping a close eye on the rising artist as time goes on. In the meantime, check it out for yourself and don’t forget to connect with GRAE online to stay up to date.

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New Simen Mitlid album 'Birds; or, Stories from Charlie B’s Travels From Grønland to the Sun, and Back Again' is out now, stream it here

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

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Simen Mitlid released a brand new 11-track album last week. Titled ‘Birds; or, Stories from Charlie B’s Travels From Grønland to the Sun, and Back Again’, it’s practically all we’ve been listening to. The album highlights a rich and vibrant writing style. Backed by reverb-drenched vocals and dreamy guitars, Simen’s performance throughout the album feels like a journey to the deepest part of his soul.

All-in-all, ‘Birds; or, Stories from Charlie B’s Travels From Grønland to the Sun, and Back Again’ is quite honestly one of the most impressive albums we’ve heard all year. Check it out for yourself and let us know which track is your favorite. Don’t forget to connect with Simen Mitlid online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Eli Lev shares his best work yet, stream 'Be Your Someone' here

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Very rarely do we cover songs like ‘Be Your Someone’ but what Eli Lev pulled together really left an imprint on us. From the songwriting, to the light guitar-driven instrumentation, ‘Be Your Someone’ is a wonderfully crafted song from beginning to end. For fans of acoustic, coffee-house centered productions, Eli Lev showcases his best work yet.

Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think down below. Don’t forget to give Eli Lev a follow on social media to stay up to date on what’s coming up and enjoy!

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Aaron Taos strips down and loses 'Control' — watch the music video here

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Aaron Taos is a favorite around the Gems & Secrets platform. His songwriting skills and ability to connect with fans continues to amaze us. With his new single ‘Control’ (read the article we wrote about it here) — Aaron Taos shared this beautifully stripped down version of the single with perfect execution.

With a music video to compliment the release, everyone should take a moment to appreciate the simplicity and genuine effort Aaron continues to put out and share with his fans. We sure enjoy it.

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

(This is Aaron Taos in the future) — @aarontaos

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We love this new single from Francesca Blanchard, stream her latest 'Happy for You' here

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‘Discovering The Undiscovered’

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Every once in awhile we get a submission from an artist that really speaks to our heart. This week that artist is Francesca Blanchard. Her new song, ‘Happy for You’, is a revealing note on heartbreak and pain. We love the lyricism and her performance left us in awe. Like a daze you can’t break away from, listening to ‘Happy for You’ is an emotional journey from start to finish.

Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Francesca Blanchard online to stay up to date on any new music and enjoy!

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Kick back and relax to this brand new acoustic single from Ryan Rickenbach—'Adelaide'

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WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Ryan Rickenbach is the latest and greatest to land on our radar and for good reason. His latest, titled ‘Adelaide’, is a gentle and sweet acoustic treat. The lyrics are rich and Ryan’s vocal performance is rather moving. From start to finish it’s a chilling experience, boasting Ryan’s incredible songwriting abilities. If you’re looking for something to unwind and relax to, you’ve come across the right place.

Give it a spin 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 releases and enjoy!

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WEBSITE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / SOUNDCLOUD / TWITTER

Party Favor and EZI release acoustic version of 'Be Ok', watch the music video here 🎶

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

EZI has an incredible voice and what better way to highlight it then by releasing an acoustic version of her latest collaboration with Party Favor. Titled ‘Be Ok’, the original was included in Party Favor’s stylistically diverse studio album ‘Layers’ back in April (which by the way, if you haven’t checked it out yet, you absolutely need to).

Accompanying the stripped down version of ‘Be Ok’ is a music video that we’ve included down below. It’s worth mentioning that we love when electronic artists release slower and more intimate versions of their music and we hope Party Favor and EZI’s work will inspire other artists to do the same. Don’t forget to connect with the two artists online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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Party Favor: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify 

EZI: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

Emily Rowed releases video for 'Watercolors' (Live)

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Emily Rowed has become a favorite of the Gems & Secrets platform. Her singles ‘Pinball’ and ‘Watercolors’ immediately grabbed our attention and her creative spark is something that keeps us always coming back for more.

The lyrical depth behind her music is not only poetic but its rich in emotion. Her talents go far beyond just her creative writing though… her voice, her presence, and of course her vision are all pieces of a puzzle that are slowly, but surely, coming together in the most exciting way.

“Watercolors is about an effortless, flowing love that came out of nowhere,” says Rowed. “It was hypnotic - everything turned into sweet purples and vintage film.”

So naturally, when we received the stripped down version of her latest work of art, we were absolutely thrilled. ‘Watercolors’ (Live) highlights the deep imagery behind her lyrics and the pure talent of her voice and writing style. Give it a listen and fall in love with Emily Rowed once and for all and enjoy!

LYRICS:

I said I would never ever movie to LA

Now I am chasing every paper plane

for another minute

for another minute

with you in it

with you in it

You’re loving me like watercolors

watercolors

You’re loving me like watercolors

watercolors

I filmed you walking in the Venice waves

I fall in love again replaying the tape

for another minute

for another minute

I can hold it

I can hold it

You’re loving me like watercolors

watercolors

You’re loving me like watercolors

watercolors

we blend into each other

fade into the other

I’m on a paper plane

I’m moving to LA

You’re loving me like watercolors

watercolors

You’re loving me like watercolors

watercolors

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Emily Rowed: Instagram | Spotify

New Indie Band pkwy releases 'Punisher' - Listen here!

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Los Angeles born and raised, pkwy, grew up together with a passion for music. With this gift they received from the Universe, pkwy learned that by creating together, with not only the people you love and grew up with, but intertwining souls with beings that understand you and the need to share this gift together by generating melodies based on personal experiences, could send out a memo that we are all here for a purpose. 

'Punisher' is a track about the upbringing and remembrance of Jonah, Nick, Jon, and Ian as you now know as pkwy. 

Turn up that boombox and enjoy! 

Upcoming Events: 

August 17th, 8pm, The Silverlake Lounge

August 24th, 9pm, The Escondite

September 4th, 11pm, The Silverlake Lounge

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Connect with pkwy: 

SoundCloud | Spotify | Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram 

TyC and Jordan Humphrey share touching new single 'Tongue Tide'

We love this new release from TyC—this intimate acoustic ballad highlights a more chilling production side of the artist and it came out amazing. Teaming up with the incredibly talented singer/songwriter Jordan Humphrey, Jordan delivers an intense and touching performance that pulls everything together.

TyC has been on the up and up with his recent string of releases, tackling a diverse selection of sounds and creative visuals, TyC is an artist that continues to impress and deliver. We encourage you to check out the artists YouTube page and check out some of their other material and as always, don't forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any future releases. Enjoy! 

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YouTube | Spotify | Soundcloud | Instagram