Secret Weapons is a

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-based American pop band made up of Gerry Lange and

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. The duo is signed to the label

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, where Rocco worked as a lawyer in the label's legal department. They released their self-titled EP ''Secret Weapons'' in 2016. The duo is best known for their single "Something New" released in 2015. In November 2015, the duo was picked as

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's Artist of the Month and was featured on

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'' show hosted by

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and

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and broadcast nationally where they performed live their single "Something New". A music video was released on April 12, 2016, and was directed by Nathan Cox.''Billboard'': Secret Weapons' 'Something New' Haerts Remix
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Permanent hiatus (2018)

On January 30, 2018, Gerry Lange made a Facebook post announcing his deteriorating health condition and a hiatus for the band.Post from the Secret Weapons Facebook page
/ref> It was later disclosed that Gerry had been diagnosed with Lyme Disease.''Long Island Herald'': Rockville Centre-raised artist goes solo as band mate recovers
/ref> Danny Rocco began work on his solo project later that year, releasing his first single in February 2018.
/ref> As of September 2021, Gerry has collaborated with Des Rocs as a lyricist and producer, including the ''This is Our Life'' EP and ''MMC'' single.This Is Our Life - AllMusic
/ref>MMC - AllMusic
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Permanent hiatus (2018)

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