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GEM Unleashes Raw Emotion with Debut Single “Hurt To Exist”
Istanbul-born singer-songwriter GEM is making waves in the music scene with the release of her highly anticipated debut single ‘Hurt To Exist’.
The track, which drops today across all major streaming platforms, marks a bold and fearless introduction to GEM’s unique blend of raw emotion and genre-defying sound.
Known for her powerful vocals and intense lyricism, GEM dives deep into the complexity of inner turmoil, self-doubt, and personal growth. With aggressive undertones that shift into vulnerable, haunting melodies, ‘Hurt To Exist’ is as unpredictable as it is captivating.
GEM’s musical style takes inspiration from a wide range of influences, including her father’s eclectic taste in everything from heavy metal to techno. This diverse foundation has allowed GEM to create a sound that transcends genres and taps into universal human experiences.
With ‘Hurt To Exist’, she proves she is a force to be reckoned with, turning pain and self-reflection into an empowering anthem for anyone who’s struggled with their inner demons.
Fans of emotionally charged, boundary-pushing music should keep an eye on GEM—this debut single is just the beginning of what promises to be an electrifying journey. Don’t miss out on ‘Hurt To Exist’ and get ready for the upcoming EP, Overthinker, where GEM continues to defy expectations and break down barriers.
After ‘Weathering’ and ‘The Big Picture’, acclaimed Lyon-based 4-piece Last Train‘s new album is a direct reflection of raw anger. Recorded in a crumbling, unheated chateau, ‘III’ channels frustration into meticulously composed rock. Formed in the 2010s, Jean-Noël Scherrer, Julien Peultier, Timothée Gérard and Antoine Baschung gained a strong following with their first two albums and toured with Muse and Placebo. In 2024 they released ‘Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’, an orchestral reworking of their songs, but the new album marks their true return to form as a rock band. Tracks like the first two singles ‘Home’ and ‘The Plan’ combine rock energy with melody, balancing emotional depth and anger.
With ‘III’, Last Train have produced a radical and authentic third album, far from the aseptic super-productions. With ‘One by One’ – the focus track, you’ll feel right in the band’s rehearsal room: screeching feedback, punchy drums, overflowing bass and incisive choruses. Provocative as it is, the track embodies a frantic race: the train will go on, with or without us. Mature, confident and increasingly daring, these ambassadors of French rock continue their dizzying ascent, no matter how high the wall!
The band are touring Europe extensively this year in support of the album, including a headline London show and appearances at Focus Wales and The Great Escape Festival. Don’t miss the chance to catch them live in all of their glory.
Upcoming UK shows:
8.05: Focus Wales, Wrexham (20:15- Ty Pawb)
10.05: Focus Wales, Wrexham (19:25- Penny Black)
12.05: The Grace, London (Headline show)
16.05: The Great Escape, Brighton (7pm at The Wing at The Brighton Centre).
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