Lauren Presley Steps Into the Light with “Trade Secrets”

Lauren Presley is no stranger to raw honesty. The Texas-born, Nashville-based artist has made a name for herself by writing songs that cut deep, threading vulnerability through powerhouse vocals and alt-pop, rock-driven production. With millions of streams, viral moments like her breakout single “People Leave,” and support from tastemakers like Wonderland, CLASH, and SPIN, Lauren has quickly become one of pop’s most compelling new voices.

Now, she’s flipping the script. On August 29, Lauren drops her most vibrant track to date—“Trade Secrets.” Where her previous work leaned into darker, more rock-influenced territory, this new single shines with pure energy. Blending early 2000s nostalgia with modern pop-rock polish, the song fuses driving guitars, anthemic drums, and soaring melodies into a love anthem built for summer nights and windows-down drives.

“I’ve always been scared to write a love song,” Lauren admits. “But this is the happiest song I’ve ever written.” That joy radiates through every lyric and chord, showing listeners a side of her that’s lighter, more romantic, but still deeply authentic. “I hope it shows that there's another side of me—the lighter, more pop, kind of romantic side. I'm a lover at heart, and I've always worn my heart on my sleeve,” she shares. “Musically, I was a little nervous it might feel too pop or too different from the darker, more rock-leaning EP, but at the end of the day, I think it's important to just make what you like and not overthink it. Like I’ve said before, if you stay true to what you love, the right people will find it.”

At its core, “Trade Secrets” is about those hidden emotions we all carry—the private feelings and truths we tuck away even while chasing happiness. The lyrics spill out with honesty while the instrumental lifts everything higher, making it impossible not to feel the rush of new romance and self-discovery. It’s a perfect balance of intimate storytelling and feel-good energy, a reminder that even the most personal thoughts can spark a universal anthem.

Lauren also hints that this is just the beginning of a new chapter: “I also want to say I have some songs lined up to be released soon, which are my favorites I’ve made so far, so I’m very excited to show you guys that!” With momentum from her debut EP Hanging In The Balance and playlist covers like Spotify’s Fresh Finds Pop and SoundCloud’s Shine Pop, she’s gearing up to take her sound to even bigger stages.

“Trade Secrets” feels like both a confession and a celebration—a record that reminds us to hold onto the thrill of love, the beauty of youth, and the power of honesty. It’s Lauren Presley at her most open, her most fearless, and her most fun yet.

“Trade Secrets” is out now on all streaming platforms.