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Hip Hop artist P Butta comes from Chicago Heights, IL, and has had an insanely busy 2019. With interviews, live shows, and track releases, P Butta was all about synthesizing and growing his artistry in 2019. P Butta has always had that interest in production, which he stimulated further by taking Sound Engineering and Music Production. Here is where P Butta synthesized that authentic and rounded sound within his tracks. The beginning of 2019 saw P Butta's release of his remix from one of his original tracks "Passion". The remix elevates the originality of the track, and brings a refreshing production. Nevertheless, we found both versions to hold the same effectiveness of lyrical outflow. Another notable release from 2019 was P Butta's "Go Crazy". P Butta's really combining the typical early 00's rap vibe with the contemporary production of today, and the product is nothing we expected! We're heavily into the energy and confidence the track is able to emulate to us as listeners. We feel ready to dominate, and as if nothing can touch us when listening to "Go Crazy", which impresses us that the track can give off that sort of stamina and strength. As we glide along with looking at further releases the past year saw from P Butta, we halt at his appearance on Matthew Magneta's track "Glad You're Back". Here is where we saw an eclectic production combined with the integral rap elements that P Butta can effortlessly bring to the table. "Glad You're Back" definitely maintains that low-key ambiance that P Butta goes for within his tracks, but again, we have to note the eclectic styling of the production of this track, and how it contrasts greatly to what P Butta normally releases for his listeners. All in all, we're feeling good with the sound P Butta produced and recorded over 2019, and we're hoping for that same type of energy this year! Check out P Butta and his music here. Hey, P Butta! Congratulations on your hectic, but successful 2019 as an artist! Are you hoping that your sound stays consistent within the 2020 year, or are you looking to switch it up in any fashion? Thank you. I appreciate it. I definitely plan on staying consistent with my current sound but I am starting to experiment and try new things. I enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone every now and then. "Go Crazy" was one of our favorite tracks that 2019 saw from you. What was the intended goal for creating this track? What kind of message were you hoping listeners received? Well, I originally recorded this record for the "No Sucka MC's 7" contest by Kato On The Track. The contest caught my attention a while back. I caught the contest towards the end and didn't know if I was going to make the deadline but that didn’t stop me from completing my submission, plus I'm a fan of Kato. The message I was trying to get across was the fact that I can actually rap. I can show off my flow, lyrical capability, vocabulary, and just have fun on the track. If you can appreciate those things, you'll like the track. No doubt! Considering all of the milestones you've reached during 2019, which accomplishment would you say you're most proud of? I would have to say it was me being selected to perform at the "SUPr Music Festival" in Orlando, FL. That was huge for me because I shared the stage with some of the greatest artists in the Orlando area. There were over 2,000 people in attendance. Not to mention I had never been to a festival let alone performed at one. So I would have to say that was my biggest accomplishment musically in 2019. You were always so vividly interested in the music world ever since you were young. Looking back now, how do you feel you've cultivated yourself as an artist from young P Butta to the P Butta we see today? I came along way man. I feel young Butta was young, dumb and hungry but didn't fully know what it took to eat. I was anxious towards a lot of opportunities that came my way but I lacked knowledge into doing proper research when it came to certain things. My goal and vision was skewed due to immature premonitions that I encountered base on my surroundings. As I got older and smarter, I began to realize what really mattered to me and started to plan for the long term instead of short term goals. Overall, there was a lot of growth that had taken place and will continue to take place. Let's talk about your performance at the Animal Houze Music Awards. You've felt that this performance really set your artistry and overall path in the music scene. Can you tell our readers more about how this particular performance changed your artistry? Yes. I'll never forget. It was on May 30, 2015 in Bloomington, IL. Damn, that was a long time ago...lol. At this point in my life, I was getting it how I lived. Shooting and editing my own videos, recording all of my own music, and creating my own artwork covers. You name it and I was doing ALL of it myself. My childhood friend Metane told me about the show and who the CEO of Animal Houze was. Metane told me there was a performance opportunity available if I wanted it. Being that Metane and I are good friends, he put in a good word for me to perform and I just went for it. It was a real upscale and elegant event with a lot of people there so I knew I had to go all out. I poured my heart out on stage and the crowd showed me, undeniable love. At that point, I began working with Animal Houze and later became the Vice President of the company. So it's safe to say this show changed my artistry for the better. Thanks, P Butta, for talking with us about your music and artistry! Are you thinking that 2020 will be a year for more releases and live shows, or can listeners expect any breaks from P Butta? No problem. Thank you for reaching out to me. There will definitely be more releases throughout 2020. Starting off with our first show of the year in California and a new release of a P-Mix and video titled "Wings" in Jan 2020. This will be my first time performing in California so I'm really looking forward to it. Aside from that, be on the lookout for more live shows, more videos, and of course music! Can't wait for y'all to see it all. instagram.com/butta2dap #BuzzMusic

Inspired by a nostalgic paternity leave, Evran released an emotionally-compelling single titled “Villains In The Night”. “Villains In The Night” was an ethereal masterpiece that takes you into this heart-rending realm that will leave you mesmerized. “Villains In The Night” had cinematically driven sound, with a theatrical arrangement to help create this storytelling vibe of innocent rebellion. The vocals in “Villains In The Night” are passionately projected with a dynamic range that shifted from soft and melodic to augmented. A dash of indie and alternative meets grandpop. Evran demonstrates a trail-blazing sound that will hypnotize you and have you connecting with each line sung in this single. Evran takes a journey back into a nostalgic memory with “Villains In The Night”, thus giving the listener a chance to explore their definition of the song. The production of “Villains In The Night” serves as a canvas while the dark but romantic lyrics paint the picture for us. “Villains In The Night” is one of a kind song that we can replay and feel the same goosebumps we felt when we first heard it. Listen to “Villains In The Night” by Evran here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Evran! You’ve spent meticulous time crafting together new music out of your unreleased songs in the past. How was this process for you? What was the most challenging aspect of this and how did you overcome these obstacles? Thank you, guys! It is a really fun and interesting process. It's like being in a digital attic uncovering old treasures that you had forgotten about. So it adds an exploration element to songwriting which is always inspiring. Figuring out how and why you did certain things however is the challenging part. I have uncovered so many projects where I have no idea what I'm playing on certain instruments, so the backtracking bit where you almost have to rediscover the melody is quite challenging. The same goes for effects and sound editing. You find this perfect guitar sound in an old project but you can't recreate it for the life of you because it happened by sheer dumb luck. But we grow through challenges, and usually, you figure out a better way of doing it. Talk to us about your single “Villains In The Night”. The message behind this song was powerful. How were you able to channel in this nostalgic emotion? Where did you grab most of your inspiration from? I wrote this song at the end of my paternity leave. And during my paternity leave, I would take stroller walks with my daughter to places from my childhood and teenage years. It was really nostalgic seeing all these places again, and especially now with my daughter. It's a bit of a cliché, but becoming a father changes something in you, and the way you view the world. I started to think back on past events, friendships & life choices and how all these seemingly random moments ended up where I am today. And if one thing would have gone differently I could be somewhere entirely different. It was an unsettling thought since I'm very happy about my current state of affairs.  But all these feelings lingered in me, so when the lyrics started to take shape it started to paint this picture of teenagers trying to figure out life and themselves. I drew inspiration from my own experiences with the paradoxes of the teenager (possibly Alternativ title XD) Starting high-school, trying to figure out who you are, trying to fit in but expressing your individualism, not wanting to stick out but at the same time wanting attention for you uniqueness, not wanting to look like everybody else, but the people you start to hang out with start to look identical to each other and you. It's those really awkward first steps where you push boundaries, break curfews, and do mischievous things with your friends. But they were all very innocent when you look back at them. “Villains In The Night” had an augmented and cinematic chorus that helped create this dramatic impact on the listener. Can you tell us your creative approach towards the production of this single? It started out like most of my songs do, which is me playing around on my instruments, trying out new things. The first two chords on the piano are what set it of. It reminded me of the dungeon theme from the old Legend of Zelda games I played in my childhood. It sparked something. It had this mysterious, haunting vibe to it so went with that and wrote the bass, drums, guitar and vocal parts for it. I write, record and produce at the same time, it's a messy process but it's what works for me. When it came time to write the chorus I became completely stuck. I could not figure out where the song should go. I tried this descending bass line thing that ended it a key change, and no way to return back into the verse naturally. So I had to leave it alone for a while. Get some air, reset the brain sort of. I don't know how long I left it alone. But when reopened it again I found a piano melody that I had recorded quickly just to save the idea. I tried singing the part instead, playing around with some chords, and then the moment came where all the stars align and you're like "there it is!!" I tried to go from the verse to this new chorus part and they worked together perfectly. It was a real "hallelujah" moment. The rest of the song flowed naturally from thereon. I knew I wanted a real ambient bridge, and I'm really pleased with how the bridge moves back into the chorus again. What made you decide to name this “Villains In The Night”? How do you feel the title best represents the song’s theme? I think the title was one of the first lyrics I wrote for the song. I improvise over the track while I write the lyrics, It flows better for me than staring at a blank paper. The title and chorus lyric was something that just appeared. Words that just flow through you from the subconsciousness. You don't know what it means at the moment, but there is something in you that tells you that it is the right lyric, and it becomes a starting off point and inspiration for the rest of the story. In the end, it tied in with the narrative of these teenagers hanging around at night with their "Devils" feeling like "Villains" because they're out past their bedtime. Feeling cool and overthinking how hardcore and bad they are. What can we expect to see next from Evran? I'm constantly writing new music, whenever there is a free moment I'm in the studio or sitting with an instrument. So more music is to be expected. I would love to do an EP or Album down the line. And taking my music on the road in a live setting. Connecting with people on a more face to face level. #BuzzMusic

Remember how recently “No Guidance” by Chris Brown and Drake took the charts by storm due to its smooth-sailing impact on the women demographic? This is exactly the kind of effect we believe “You Got It” by Iam Spari will have! The infectious hook sings “You know you got it babe” with a feel-good melody that seeps into your brain. The playful lyrics were catchy, attention-grabbing, and harmonically rich. The verses had a well-executed delivery with great vocal control by Iam Spari himself. “You Got It” is the kind of single that’s radio-ready due to its party-like vibe you may feel while listening. “You Got It” sends off a sensational aesthetic that gets you lost within the moment. It’s perfect for enjoying companionship, especially since Valentine’s day is approaching. The intimacy in “You Got It” felt authentic and pure which helped deliver a natural sexy vibe with the song. Jamaican native, Iam Spari moved to the Bronx, New York at just the tender age of 12. However, it was when he moved to Connecticut where he discovered his love for music. He’s still grounded by his Jamaican roots which are embedded in his artistry today. This can credit for the danceable rhythm you may hear in “You Got It”. “You Got It” had great lyricism accompanied by trendy vocalization to curate a perfect mood-changing hit that will digest well with this current crowd of urban music. Listen to “You Got It” by Iam Spar here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Iam Spari! How was the transition from Jamaica to New York, and from New York to Connecticut? How have the multiple environments influenced your artistry? The transition was hard in terms of the language barrier but also made me more focused. I had to relearn how to speak but traces of the island vibe are still in me. An as for Hartford it’s like little Jamaican. The environments I’ve been in has helped me be able to translate my music to different environments, races and people, I’m great full for them. "You Got It” was an infectious song that’s perfect to vibe too! What was your initial vision with this single? What were some arrangements that helped accompany this? The initial imprint of “You Got It” was for me to get closer to the ladies. I’m for the queens. I believe all women are queens. I was inspired by all the females they should know their worth. Self-love is the best love. I think that’s often forgotten. I was blessed to be able to have a meeting with DJBuck of Hot937 New England by affiliation with a mentor Bandz Danero that believes in me and my craft. The song hit the airwaves and people loved. It leads to other opportunities like meeting with DJCraigG of Hot937 and many other great DJ’s from our area. Who are throwing they’re support behind our movement. Can you tell us about the meaning of this song and what inspired you to write it? Any specific experiences or people that served as an inspiration for “You Got It”? I was blessed to be able to have a meeting with DJBuck of Hot937 New England by affiliation with a mentor Bandz Danero that believes in me and my craft. The song hit the airwaves and people loved. It leads to other opportunities like meeting with DJCraigG of Hot937 and many other great DJ’s from our area. Who are throwing they’re support behind our movement. How do you manage to embed your Jamaican roots in your songs as you did in “You Got It”? Are there any key elements you go for? The meaning of the song is unconditional love and trust. What inspired me was longing for my person. Even though I haven’t been blessed to meet them. I see real love all around me. “You Got It” is based on the relationship of Bandz Danero and his soon to be wife. Whoever day shows me what real love is. Love is so hard to find and everyone in this day and age Kong’s for that connection. This song was made to help people with that transition from single life to devoting yourself to someone. What's next for Iam Spari? The key point in all my music is positive energy. A lot of new music Features Clothing A lot of visuals A lot of energy instagram.com/iam_spari facebook.com/iaspari #BuzzMusic

Denver, Colorado’s Moonlight Bloom has just come out with a new psychedelic rock song called “Release.” The band aspires to bring alternative elements to an “antiquated psych-rock scene” which they like to call “Post-Psych." Moonlight Bloom is the type of band that relies heavily on traditional rock band instruments for their sound including guitars and drums. The intense guitar riffs complement the oldie, soft-rock tone of “Release.” The instrumental background is so powerful at some points that it attracts more attention than the vocals. The introduction of the song has relaxing and repetitive elevator music vibes. The background of gently played cymbals and an electronic guitar playing long-lasting notes continue throughout the rest of the song. There are also a few instrumentals where Moonlight Bloom reverts to their elevator music. The lyrics encourage a release of emotion and frustration as Moonlight Bloom guides their audience to “Release.” They used phrases like “let it thrill your soul, make your body whole” to trigger a real feeling in their listeners. The vocals are also given an echoey effect which solidifies the mysterious tone that represents the “Post-Psych” genre. At the end of January, Moonlight Bloom is set to release their debut LP called “American Impressionism” which reflects their worldview and how they fit within it. Listen to "Release" here. Hello Moonlight Bloom, welcome to BuzzMusic! We enjoyed hearing a new spin on a psychedelic rock in your song “Release.” Can you tell us more about the message of the song? Release is about a muse - the "she" referenced in the song is the personified expression of artistic inspiration - specifically pertaining to music. Really, it's all about the power that music has to take you to a completely different place spiritually and emotionally…if you surrender and allow it to do so, that is. You like to call your unique rock style, “Post-Psych.” Can you elaborate on what this genre represents? Like a lot of bands, we've always struggled with genre identifiers. For years we went under the umbrella of “Psychedelic Rock.” But that term is so vast, and it covers such a wide variety of music from the 1960s through today. It becomes fuzzy and vague after a while. Here’s what we are sonically: imagine if Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd had a baby… and then separately, Explosions in the Sky and Radiohead had a baby…Now, if those two babies had a baby together…that's us. Moonlight Bloom is “post-psych”. Plain and simple. We’re taking the psychedelic-rock sound by the horns and introducing a new attitude to it. We play with the trippy, melodic elements from modern psych-rock, but then blend it with raw and expressive elements of our own. All of this results in something that we feel is on a different plain altogether. With large respect for your predecessors in psychedelic-rock, can you tell us how some of them have influenced your music today? Early on we covered a lot of Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix; while also drawing a lot of influence from Miles Davis. That's where we get a lot of the intense, somewhat dark improvisational edge in our sound. But music has to evolve too. So, that's where influences like Dungen, Explosions in the Sky, and Kikagaku Moyo come into play – those bands brought us a lot of our more melodic, soft, and sensitive aspects. You are set to release your new LP “American Impressionism” soon. Can you tell us how this album will be different from what we’ve already seen? This is the first project we've released since 2018. So, there's been a lot of time for growth within the band leading up to these recordings. It's hard to be objective about your own music, but we feel this album represents a new level of refinement for us that's much more representative of our sonic vision. The sound of this album is heavier, darker, and more vibrant in texture. Thank you for joining us here on BuzzMusic, it was great to have you! What's next for Moonlight Bloom throughout 2020? We're thrilled for this album, but it's hard to keep the creative itch satisfied for long. We're already looking ahead to writing, recording and releasing more music throughout the year. Also, we’ll be ramping up our performance schedule throughout Colorado and the mid-west. facebook.com/moonlightbloommusic instagram.com/moonlightbloommusic #BuzzMusic

South for Winter is a folk, blues, classical band from New Zealand and Michigan who just released a single that is heavy with feeling called “Devil is A‘Calling.” Nick Stone, Coloradan Dani Cichon, and Alex Stradel formed their band 2 years ago and has since been skyrocketing through the music industry. South for Winter was nominated for Rising Artist by Lightning 100 (Nashville’s top independent radio station) and a “Most Wanted” artist by Falcon Ridge Festival. The lyrical tone of “Devil is A‘Calling” is very serious and metaphorical. South for Winter uses a devil analogy to paint a vivid picture. The intensity of the song is propelled by the tidal wave that is the instrumental background. The introduction and background of “Devil is A‘Calling” has “old western movie” connotations. It has long, steady notes from a bass guitar combined with slow-paced drumming that increases in vigor as the song proceeds. The powerful female vocals are sung with ferocity, driving home the real emotion of the song. Towards the end of the “Devil is A‘Calling” a man joins the chorus in a passionate harmony. South for Winter striped down their boundaries and poured their emotion and fervor into the song “Devil is A‘Calling.” We look forward to seeing more soul-provoking songs from South for Winter; they are set to release their debut album in summer 2020. Listen to “Devil is A‘Calling” here. facebook.com/southforwintermusic instagram.com/southforwintermusic southforwintermusic.com #BuzzMusic

UK based pop-punk band Single By Sunday is taking the world by storm. Formed in 2015, this four-piece have accomplished quite a bit in a short period of time. Josh Ladds (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Jonny Eakins (backing vocals, lead guitar), Jack Black (bass), and James Madison (drums) are known for their energetic and lively songs, as well as their fun vibrant hair. Single By Sunday often referred to as the ‘love child of Blink 182 and Green Day’ released their debut EP in 2015, followed by three subsequent EPs and numerous singles. Their most recent release is a cover song of Busted’s ‘Year 3000’. Single By Sunday has taken a classic pop-punk song and put their unique spin on it with the famously upbeat and catchy sound they are known for. You can’t help but rock out when listening to ‘Year 3000’ as the band uses upbeat and exciting melodies to bring this song to life. The fresh approach Single By Sunday take to this cover breathes a new and invigorating sound into the song that dare I say is more enjoyable than the original. Keep your eye on Single By Sunday as they are sure to be blowing up the internet with their fun and animated music. Check out "Year 3000" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic! What's the story behind "Single By Sunday". Our story is pretty simple really; we don't tell anyone the meaning behind the name. The band got together when Jonny wanted to start a band. He knew Josh from school, although they didn't actually talk or connect at the time. Josh always says that he found Jonny a bit annoying when he was at school, nothing's changed really. Jonny knew that the band that Josh was with at the time were on the verge of splitting up so in a nice way he kind of stalked Josh until the split happened. At that point, they started jamming out a few cover ideas and that's how the embryo of the band was started. Jonny was also at music college when he met Jack Black (yes that's his real name). Similar to Josh, Jack was in a band, but again, Jonny knew that they weren't doing a whole heap, so he began to stalk Jack (like only Jonny can). He (Jonny) always said that although he can play Bass, Jack is better than him and plus he prefers to play lead Guitar. Jonny was in a band with the original drummer but they both considered that that band was really doing a lot so fast forward a little while and that drummer became the original Single By Sunday drummer. However, after a few years, it turned out that it wasn't for him and so the band drafted in a replacement drummer; James.  We love that Single By Sunday is known as 'the love child of Blink 182 and Green Day'. How did this come about? Haha, this wasn't our tag line. We went to 'Indie Week' in Toronto, Canada and won the 'Best Emerging International Artist' award.... thank you very much. It was one of the Indie Week bookers that actually blessed us with the 'love child' compliment but we'll take it any day of the week. Blink 182 and Green Day are both two of our idols and have done some great stuff. However, we like to believe that we've taken their brand of 'Pop Punk' and kind of created our own; 'melodic pop-punk'. We're using a lot more melodies and synths etc. We also like to throw in some of our other musical influences, like some heavier break downs, a bit of Reggae, maybe a bit of screamo, etc. We're really scared of being pigeonholed because we like and believe that we can play different genres and still be 'Single By Sunday'. We loved your new single "Year 3000". What inspired the band to write this? Well, unfortunately, we didn't write it, haha. It's a cover version. The original was done by 'Busted' in the UK but the US remembers it being done by the 'Jonas Brothers'. We're just paying tribute to a really good pop song. The original version was a lot slower than our version, in fact, the Jonas Brothers version was also a lot slower but we play it at a faster tempo in our live shows so we just thought to keep it and record it like that. Thanks for thinking that we wrote it though. For someone who hasn't seen your live performance, how would you describe Single By Sunday's live show? Do you have any upcoming tour dates you'd like to share with us? A typical 'Single By Sunday' show involves a lot of jumping around, for us and for the audience. We're not 'shoegazers'. We've always said that we want to be the band that brings a lot of energy to the stage, to our shows. The kind of music that we play doesn't really lend itself to inactivity. Fans never know if they'll stay in the audience or get the chance to jump on stage with us. We're not a political band but we're not scared or ashamed to say how we feel. We're not scared of being pop but at the same time when we played the 'Vans Warped' tour, we proved that we could 'show out' with some of the heavier boys......and girls. As for upcoming shows, we recently finished our headline UK tour called 'Three Times Louder' and we sold out 4 of the 5 dates...yay! There's no rest for the wicked though, we're finishing off the 'Year 3000' video which we've designed and animated ourselves along with our videographer Darren Girvan and good friend Joanne Gibson. We're heading back to the US at the mid/end of February for some college shows before coming back for a big seven-week tour of Germany before again heading back to the US for more promo and some more shows. What can we expect to see from Single By Sunday throughout 2020? You can expect to see more of the same from us, really. Lots of hard work, shows, promo, more releases, more videos and hopefully more touring. That's what we really thrive on; playing live. A show is a show, the more the better. Hopefully, we'll get to increase our profile; pretty much what we've been doing for the past few years, so hopefully, people will take the time to check us out. facebook.com/SingleBySunday instagram.com/singlebysunday #BuzzMusic

Nathan Zarowny, a Canadian singer-songwriter, got his start online by releasing cover videos of some of his favorite artists. Now in 2020, he will be releasing his debut original music to the world. This hardworking artist spent 2019 creating music with Juno nominated producer Brad Simons, and producer Robbie Townsend. Nathan combines alternative with pop to craft his unique sound that can only be described as compelling and hauntingly dreamy. This young and fresh artist is sure to wow audiences with his inspiring music. Nathan’s debut single “Why” is a truly captivating song with a strong message behind it. “Why” focuses on the struggles of mental health that so many people deal with in today’s society. It is a chilling anthem that resonates with the listener in a heartbreakingly beautiful and relatable way. The lyrics are so raw and real that you feel an immediate emotional attachment to Nathan’s song. The melody and production of the music is astounding. Hauntingly dreamy and gripping are the words that come to mind. The combination of the instrumentation with certain sound effects and production techniques amplify the lyrics into an anthemic ballad. “Why” is a completely mesmerizing and immersive listening experience. This song belongs on the radio charts next to the likes of Shawn Mendes, Lauv, and Billie Eilish just to name a few. Listen to "Why" here. Hey Nathan and welcome to BuzzMusic! Congratulations on your new debut single! Tell us what do you have planned for 2020? Hey thank you for having me! I think my plan for 2020 is to continue to write more music and hopefully release an EP sometime this year. I would definitely like to Performing live as much as I can, but dreaming big I would love to have the chance to open up for someone. What made you want to start creating music? What made you make the push that 2020 was going to be the year for you and your music career? I honestly just have a genuine passion for music. I was doing it as a hobby for the longest time and I thought to myself if its something I'm always thinking about, why not take it a step further. We love your new song "Why." As mental illness is highlighted in "Why" can you dive into the deeper meaning behind the meaning? Thank you I'm glad you guys like it! To be honest I wrote this song at a darker point in my life. It was one of the very first songs I ever wrote, and it kinda just highlights what people can tend to go through when struggling with mental health. The emotions that can come with that can be dark, chaotic, and sad and that's what I think “Why?” really portrays. As this is your debut single, did you face any challenges in the creative process? Could you give any advice to new artists like yourself? When writing “Why?” It actually came pretty quickly as I had a good idea of what I wanted to get across. In the studio, though I wasn’t sure how the song was gonna come out. Me and a couple of producers threw across different ideas, and it ended up turning into this Alt/Pop almost grunge style anthem. My advice to other new artists would be just working hard, write constantly, and practice as much as you can! Thank you for talking with us Nathan, and congratulations on your new song! When can we expect the next move from you? I appreciate your time and thank you again! The next move is definitely a second release which I would say is gonna be relatively soon. instagram.com/nathan_zarowny #BuzzMusic

Breakthrough artist Christina Lyon hails from Redondo Beach, CA, and is here to make a serious impact on the music industry we're exposed to today. How is she planning on doing this? Well, give one listen to the soundings of Christina and you'll quickly realize the eclecticism embedded within her style. She gives flare and spunk, but with some of our old favorite melodies--melodies that allow one to reflect and reminisce. Already opening for artists such as Etta James, Christina Lyon is on track to paving a permanent spot for herself within the Retro/Soul music community. A velvety rhythm combined with a consistent drum is what starts off Christina Lyon's track, "I'll Be There". There are some heavy jazz integrations with "I'll Be There", which allows for that calm and collected ambiance to be projected onto listeners. Christina Lyon takes "I'll Be There" to fully showcase her vocal range, which we have to note is very wide and full of substance. Christina focuses on using lighter brass instruments to keep up the jazzy/bluesy appeal. With its repetitive lines and eccentric combination of soundings, "I'll Be There" can come off as quite multi-faceted, appeasing to many listening tastes. We're glad that Christina Lyon stepped out of her comfort zone with this track because the end product resulted in an outflow of flavors and stylings that appear exclusive and unique to her music. We're hoping for more of Christina Lyon's classic, modern and retro-soul sound in the near future. Listen to "I'll Be There" here. Hi, Christina Lyon! How exciting is it that "I'll Be There" has finally debuted?! Looking back on the creative process, how are you feeling now that this track is out for all listeners to experience? Hey! It's super exciting! It feels amazing to have this track out in the world. When I wrote the song, I was at a bit of a low point in my life and I found sanctuary at the keys. I wrote the lyrics from the perspective of my piano and the relief I felt from being able to pour my emotions into it. In that regard, it's a bit of a love song about the affection I have for that outlet. To have it out for listeners to hear is incredible. It's also a reminder to everyone to reach out to your loved ones. Life is temporary, and nothing is guaranteed. You never know what someone might be going through and just showing up and being there makes all the difference. The intended message in "I'll Be There" was quite easy to follow along to, which we felt really allowed for that strengthened artist-to-listener connection right from the start. For readers who haven't yet listened to "I'll Be There", can you share with them what they can expect to get from "I'll Be There"? Thank you! It's definitely a vulnerable and honest message straight from my heart to the listener, and it holds a lot of value to me. I hope that when people listen to the song, they feel the connection with not only me as the artist but with themselves. Writing "I'll Be There" was an exploration into my soul, and it provided an introspective opportunity for me to explore a lot of emotions. When you listen to the song, you'll quickly realize the lyrics are about friendship, love and kindred spirits. But it's much more than that. It's not always easy to find self-worth, especially as a new artist. I found a lot of loneliness comes with chasing big dreams. People constantly doubt you and turn you down, and it's painful. "I'll Be There" is a reminder to show up for yourself, to be there for yourself and your passion, and to push past negative self-talk and doubt. When that happens, you really grow as a human. And at the very least, it's a vibe to sing along to. Light some candles, put the track on, vibe out and let the soul expedition begin.  Opening up for one of your biggest influences, Etta James, must've been incredibly mesmerizing. How did you feel when this opportunity arose itself, and overall with the way the performance went? It was a surreal experience, and probably one of the most memorable moments in my life. I was 15 and the singer in a band at the former Fender Museum's Kids Rock Free program in Corona, my hometown. That program was amazing, it gave kids and teens music lessons for free and the leader of the program, Lee Zimmer, assembled bands from the students. He recruited me to audition while giving guitar lessons to my dad, and I had never actually sang for anyone other than myself. My first show with the band was at a corn maze on Holloween. So... to then open for Etta James and Bo Diddley was just a trip because they are music legends, and Etta James is like, Superwoman to me. At the time I was just so nervous about messing up that I don't think it resonated with me just how remarkable it was. And I was a little star-struck, too. It was only over the years since then that I look back and think about what an impact that moment had on me. I knew then and there that music was my passion, and I wanted to pursue it with the vigor and passion of my hero on stage. Still, I was young and pretty shy about singing at the time, so I kept my back to the audience because of that. After the show, Bo Diddley told me "with a voice like that, never turn your back to an audience." It was a defining moment in my life, and I always hear his voice saying that before every performance.  Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions, Christina Lyon! We look forward to what kind of work you'll release next! In the meantime, what kind of steps are you planning on taking to cultivate your artistry even further? My pleasure! Thanks for including me, I'm a big fan of BuzzMusic so it's awesome to be featured. :) Right now, I'm working on my live set and building awareness about my music. Every day, I spend time with my piano or guitar, and that keeps me in a constant state of creation and inspiration. But let's be real, most of the songs come from a walk or shower, or just as I fall asleep, so I never know when the magic will strike! In the meantime, I'm rising above the noise of opinions and doubt to fully embrace the soul goddess within. instagram.com/christinavlyon #BuzzMusic

Who is El West as a band? Well, to start, they're the type of band that expresses real vitality and vigor within their music. There's never a moment you'll feel underwhelmed with El West. Their powerful personality will be what makes you admire their sound the most, but if it isn't that, then it'll be the multi-faceted production. If you're wanting to experience what we mean here, the best track to do the job would be El West's "Heavy Hitter". The track is an intricately arranged song, with clear strategic planning that went into the overall performance. You're in for an authentic alt/rock experience with El West in "Heavy Hitter". The name of the track already gives way to what listeners can expect to hear: vitality, strength, and hard-hitting vocals along with an even more intense production. You can expect to hear a range of instrumentals contributing to the heavier parts of the track, where the guitar riffs are more prominent. Contrastingly, there are other areas of the song that feature lighter melodies, bringing listeners in for a more intimate experience with El West. We truly admire the dynamics in the vocals that are presented during "Heavy Hitter". The track paves a path for the band to display and show their artistry and musicianship, which are highly focused part of this track. The raw and rustic approach they take with refining their sound has been a true pleasure to listen along to. There's little room for error with El West in the way they cultivate their sound, with clear confidence. "Heavy Hitter" is an undoubtedly powerful song that will leave you and your listening desires fulfilled, to say the least. Listen to "Heavy Hitter" from El West here. elwestmusic.com facebook.com/ElWestMusic #BuzzMusic

Christina Martino released her delightful single, “Candlelight”. “Candlelight” is a song about being uplifted by a special individual when your mood isn’t feeling right. Ironically, the vibe of “Candlelight” compliments the theme of the single. You can listen to “Candlelight” when you’re feeling down in the dumps and this song can instantly take your mood into a complete 180. The genre of “Candlelight” shows off the hooky pop melodies while playing along with infectious and soulful grooves in the instrumentation. Christina Martino had a raw bluesy vocal delivery to create this feel-good aesthetic of the single. “You’re my candlelight” the hook sings in a vibrant and exuberant melody, “Candlelight” is a song that we can dedicate to somebody who has that elevating impact on us. It’s a contagious single with the ability to have you singing along with Christina Martino. With hopes of spreading positivity through her music, Christina Martino’s songwriting is substantial and optimistic. Her vocal texture is sweet like candy with a dash of soul food. “Candlelight” is the first single off her debut EP and the way this song was able to leave a spellbinding effect on us will have us tuning in to the full project. Listen to “Candlelight” by Christina Martino here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Christina Martino! Knowing you aim to spread positivity through your music, can you elaborate to us your songwriting approach and where you find most of your inspiration from? In terms of approach, I generally write with lyrics and melody at the same time and work with whatever instinctually comes out. In “Candlelight’s” case, I had the melody and lyrics to the opening line of the chorus, “lately been falling in slow motion, tapping off the rhythm,” but I didn’t know what those lyrics meant.  When I examined the words more deeply, I found they painted a picture of someone feeling like life is falling apart.  I take a lot of inspiration from my own personal experience and in particular, situations that I’ve been able to relate to with a friend or family member.  When I thought about my life and times where I’ve felt lost, I thought about how there has always been someone there to help me up again.  I thought this was a positive spin on a hard situation that a lot of people have to go through.  With that, I knew that I had my core theme and I got to work on conveying it in the best way! You stated that “Candlelight” is about someone who lifts you up when life gets rough. How were you able to personally relate to this message? Is there anyone, in particular, you can dedicate this song to in your personal life? Oh yes.  The lyrics were based specifically on my special relationship with my mom, but when I sing through it now, I think of a lot of people that are and have been “my candlelight.”  Since my grandpa, Armand Martino, passed away in March, I’ve really been seeing him when I sing the song.  He was always such a beacon of light and laughter and I’m really lucky to have his love with me.  Actually, the symbol on the wall in my album art is from a necklace my grandpa made and gave to me before he passed away, so he’ll always be a part of this song. “Candlelight” showcased elements of Blues, Pop, and even soulful R&B. your sound is quite texturized and diverse. How did you craft your well-rounded musicality? Were there any artists you listened to growing up that you feel impacted this? I wouldn’t say there’s a clear cut answer for this, I just try to block out any filters in my head saying a song is not “on brand” or “too pop-y,” and just write whatever serves the feeling I’m trying to create.  My influences tend to come out whether I want them to or not, so it’s better to let the creativity happen.  I listened to a lot of different music growing up, but some artists that have resonated with me are Bonnie Raitt, Allen Stone and Katy Perry.  While they have very different vibes, they all have great relatable songs and killer voices. Some artists may find challenges through the recording process, others through songwriting. Where did you feel like you were challenged with most when curating “Candlelight” and how did you work around the obstacle? The hardest part of this particular song was deciding it was finished.  I posted a video of the progression of “Candlelight” on my Instagram just to show what a ride it has been.  I made my first voice memo of “Candlelight” in the summer of 2017!  Since then, there have been a least 5 different versions of the chorus and verses.  The way I worked through this tricky songwriting process was the belief that my core melody and idea were good enough to keep chipping away. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Music, music, music!  “Candlelight” is the first single for my upcoming EP, which is coming out in April.  Before then, I’ll be releasing another single in either late February or early March (details will be on my Instagram).  I’m also going to be moving to LA in August, so I’m excited to continue my journey as a performer and songwriter.  Stay tuned! instagram.com/christinamartinomusic facebook.com/christinamartinomusic #BuzzMusic