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Yorkshire’s indie rock band The Sunset Radio has just released a fast-paced hit “Valentine’s Day.” The band consists of four musicians including guitarist Ricki Hutton, bassist Aaron Lees, vocalist, and guitarist Adam Maw and, the newest addition, drummer Rob Scarr. Ricki Hutton ended up naming the group when he posed his legendary suggestion, “the name should be ‘the something radio.’” The Sunset Radio creates music under an indie rock genre with hints of punk and eclecticism, which creates an original sound that is something new for their audience. Over the past few years, The Sunset Radio released three singles called “Amphetamines and Soul,” “Flowers” and “Old Goodbyes.” They have been running with the momentum from these tracks and performing at festivals and gigs all across the UK. Their recent release “Valentine’s Day” has a similar rock vibe to their previous singles. The band relies heavily on their instrumental talents with guitar and drums. The background instrumentals are energetic as the band members strum and drum to the same quick beat. Adam Maw has a powerful and raspy voice; he sings with enthusiasm and real feeling. Unlike some rock/punk songs, the melody of the chorus is catchy and easy to sing along to. The Sunset Radio brings the indie-rock genre something new, and if this is your style of music they are a band to look out for. Listen to "Valentine's Day" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic The Sunset Radio! We are intrigued by your sound and fusion of genres. Can you tell us what inspired the production of your latest release “Valentine’s Day?” As a band we got talking about different drums beats, tempos of songs and our experiences of watching live music. We started to all name a few different songs that we have seen performed live that really got crowds jumping and singing along, we quickly realized that a lot of them all shared this similar drum beat which you can easily jump up and down to. This inspired a change away from our usual process of fitting the drums to an already written acoustic song, and the beat really became the driver. We also wanted something where people would be able to sing along with us while they were jumping up and down to the drumbeat, and hopefully, we have achieved that with the hook. Although your music falls into such a unique category, are there any artists who have inspired your music to become what it is today? How have they inspired it? Although we do share a lot of common interests musically in the band, we also have some very different influences that inspire us. Singer and guitarist Adam is a big fan of The Clash, drummer Rob recently went over to Third Man Records to do the tour as he takes a lot of inspiration from Jack White. Bassist Az has always had a passion for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Mould and Pixies, and finally, as a lead guitarist, I have always had a love for the heavier side of rock and metal such as Avenged Sevenfold and Enter Shikari. As a collective though there is no denying that we are all majorly inspired by the likes of The Beatles, The Gaslight Anthem and Weezer to name just a few, but the thing that they really have in common is the ability to write catchy rock songs, and that's something we strive towards. We heard that you are starting to put on your own music events. Can you tell us about some upcoming events we can expect from you? We have always usually played shows that are organized through promoters, but we put on a very successful event in our home town towards the end of summer last year. It gave us the confidence and inspiration to decide to organize one in our closest city this year. So now we have everything in place to headline Victoria Vaults in York on the 28th Feb. With us being the organizers we have also decided that rather than selling tickets we are going to make it a free entry gig and from the response, we have received so far it is looking like it is going to be packed out. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic! Can you tell us about what we can expect to see from you in the future, musically? Definitely some new music! We are currently working on a couple of new tracks that we want to start performing live. One of these new ones will then go on to be the next single, so hopefully, we should have something out for late spring/early summer. instagram.com/thesunsetradio #BuzzMusic

Andrada is a multitalented singer, songwriter, and actress who found her passion for performing early in her life. At age 13 she earned her first major acting job in a highly awarded Romanian television Drama “Pariu cu Viata” which ran for four seasons. At the same time, she was touring with her band “La La Band” in over 40 cities, which ended up winning The Golden Disc and Teen Idol titles at the Romanian Music Awards. After three national tours with the band, Andrada launched two singles to begin her solo career. She moved to London to earn a degree in Musical Theatre and ended up collaborating with Universal Music Publishing, HBO and Sky Tv Uk. She would write and perform songs for advertisements and trailers for these companies. Since then, her musical career has been taking off; her last single “I’ll Be Lovin” reached over 390,000 views on YouTube. Andrada’s latest release “Unbreakable” is a truly inspiring pop song. The melody and tone of the track is energetic and uplifting. The background is made up of electronic sounds that mesh together into a gentle beat. “Unbreakable” builds up to a drop during the chorus which will have you dancing along with Andrada in her music video. Andrada spotlights her soft, heavenly voice with an impressive range. The most prominent aspect of “Unbreakable” is the message behind the lyrics. Andrada brings attention to the relatable adversity and struggles that many people must deal with in life. Her lyrics encourage self-love, self-esteem, and confidence for her audience. It is clear that she is trying to send a message to her audience that they should be comfortable in their own skin, and not change for anybody. Andrada’s inspiring message combined with her innate musical talent makes her an artist to look out for. Listen to “Unbreakable” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Andrada! We are hooked on your sound and the message in “Unbreakable.” Can you tell us what inspired you to write such a self-loving song? Hello Buzz! Thank you, I’m so glad you like it. I wrote ‘Unbreakable’ after overcoming a not-so-happy time in my life when I was overwhelmed with anxiety and the feeling that I wasn’t good enough. I would constantly compare myself to people that have accomplished more than I have, forgetting about all the amazing things I have achieved so far and the challenges that I have faced. I think, ultimately, I forgot to be grateful and that sent me to a very dark place. ‘Unbreakable’ is a reminder that nothing and no one can be truly perfect and that’s ok. I blame social media for a lot of the pain we inflict on ourselves, because 90% of the time what we see through lenses and filters is far from reality. It’s OK to be yourself, it’s OK to feel down and get back up again, it’s OK to ask for help, it’s OK to fail, make mistakes and start over. It’s called being human. I am still learning to love myself and I encourage everyone out there who’s going through a hard time to just stop for one second, breathe and appreciate the good in life. We’re all on our individual journey. It’s not about who gets there first, it’s about taking it one step at a time and making sure your mental health doesn’t end up as collateral damage in the process. Take it from someone who had to learn that the hard way... Last December you appeared as Chastity in “Anything Goes” (directed by Adam Morley). Can you tell us how you continue to balance your acting and music career after many years of juggling both? Yes, that was a lot of fun and a lot of stress, but I’m super proud of the end result and Adam was a pleasure to work with. I’ve been juggling the two since I was 12 years old so I can only call myself lucky for being able to do the things I love most at the same time. I’ve been training in Musical Theatre for 4 years now so that has given me the opportunity to both act and sing on a daily basis. I always say this and it sounds like a cliché, but I can’t imagine and don’t want to imagine myself doing anything else, so no matter what challenges may come my way, I will continue to give my all and get the work done. When you love something, no obstacle is ever too big. You received a degree for Musical Theatre in London. Can you tell us how this has impacted your music today? I am graduating from London College of Music in a few months which is quite scary, but exciting at the same time. I have to say musical theatre and pop are two very different styles and I have to admit that I struggle with not putting a ‘pop twist’ on legit musical theatre songs. Being on this course has helped me get out of my head and take risks so now when I write music I try to go with my gut instinct rather than overthink every little word or line. I’ve been working with Universal here in the UK and let me just say if you have to write a song and the deadline is the next day, there is no time for doubt and second guessing. I think it’s fair to say that tight deadlines have made me a better songwriter and my degree has definitely helped me become a more confident performer. We were happy to have you here on BuzzMusic! Can you tell us about any upcoming songs or acting jobs we can expect from you? Do you have any major goals for the future? Thanks for having me! I plan on releasing another single in the next few months in order to build up my repertoire for live performances and hopefully an EP will follow as well. In terms of acting, I’ve been put forward for a very exciting project back home that will hopefully come to fruition and if it does, I will be a very happy girl. I’m also part of the Music Mastery artist community created by Charlie Walk who advises me on my music, branding and gives me a lot of valuable insight about the industry. We’ve got some promising events coming up that I’m absolutely buzzing for. If everything goes to plan, 2020 should be a good year. My major goal is to have my music and my art reach as many souls as possible and have an impact on people’s lives. I want to be a good role model for anyone out there who looks up to me and I want to inspire others to dream big, work hard and stay true to themselves. instagram.com/thisisandrada instagram.com/thisisandrada #BuzzMusic

Singer/songwriter Gina Naomi Baez brings warmth and bright pop stylings to her latest music! Best known for her music video parody "Truth Hurts x Hocus Pocus", based on infamous pop artist Lizzo's original track, Gina has already established a prominent name for herself within the music industry and is furthering her career with a string of new music. Gina Naomi Baez is an artist that consistently releases tracks and videos for her listeners, allowing an in-depth view of her artistic life primarily through her Youtube channel. One of Gina's latest pieces of work, "Illuminate My Heart", was recently debuted, and holds catchy and light-hearted tunes in order to shape an alluring atmosphere. There's a magical essence to the production embedded within "Illuminate My Heart". Gina Naomi Baez takes us through her innate desires and hopes during her track, speaking from a deep and intimate place. Gina Naomi Baez always strategically chooses a mystic, compelling and upbeat melody, which always tends to resonate best with her listening base. You get to feel a sense of positivity wash over you with the vocal tendencies of Gina, and "Illuminate My Heart" gives off this exact sensation. One trait you'll soon come to realize about Gina Naomi Baez and her music is how enriched and warm each track of hers will always come off, regardless of the actual lyrical content. We're pretty convinced that Gina could sing pretty much anything, and make it sound magical. "Illuminate My Heart" holds a purity that is exclusive to Gina Naomi Baez, and we're hoping this purity extends itself into her future work! Listen to "Illuminate My Heart" by Gina Naomi Baez here. Hey there, Gina Naomi Baez! Your latest music offering, "Illuminate My Heart", debuted this month and saw an array of whimsical and aspiring tones we felt easily connected to. When going into the creative writing of this single, were you basing the lyrical content off of your own personal thoughts and feelings, or more so creating a narrative to fit the love theme? Thanks so much! I think when creating this single it was a mixture of both. The song isn’t necessarily about love, it’s about loving what you do with your life. There is this rush, this feeling that runs through my veins every time I get to do what I love, whether it be singing, performing live, etc. and I wanted to take that emotion, that feeling and make it into a song. Being an artist there are a lot of highs “notice a glow so strong it parts the clouds" and a lot of lows “stuck in a pitch black”.  It also slightly conveys the message that yeah, people might not understand or agree with what you do and what you do with your life but if it fulfills you then “they’ll just be uninvited”. You're quite an active artist, consistently releasing singles and/or videos to keep up with your listeners! Looking back at the vast majority of work you've released, how do you feel "Illuminate My Heart" compares to these other tracks? I think Illuminate My Heart is a big step towards the pop world while still staying focused on the singer/songwriter aspect and the importance of telling a story through lyrics. I wanted this song to have that dreamy whimsical aspect, almost like jumping from one cloud to another. Let's chat quickly about your parody of Lizzo's "Truth Hurts"! Did you expect the video to gain as much traction as it did?! What were the motivations behind creating this music video? Were they based on your own personal interest toward Hocus Pocus? Oh my gosh, my Truth Hurts parody was unbelievable and completely unexpected. I am first and foremost a theatre girl and I love the movie Hocus Pocus and Bette Midler! When I was listening to Truth Hurts I saw in my mind the Sanderson Sisters singing the song saying 100% that witch and then the rest of the song just wrote itself. It kind of just poured out of me and I tweaked the verses for a few days before settling on what it is today. My motivation was simply to make a fun parody video to add to my channel. It was a creative project but I never imagined the amount of attention it would receive. The fact that Lizzo and Bette Midler both posted about it and gave their approval had me in shock and honestly still has me in shock til this day! Thank you, Gina Naomi Baez, for answering our questions here on BuzzMusic! Where do you hope your music takes you next now that you've debuted "Illuminate Your Heart"? You’re welcome! Now that I’ve debuted “Illuminate my Heart” I have another single coming out soon and then an EP in the near future. In the midst of that, I am still going to release more fun youtube parodies (as they come to me) and pursue my acting career! Lots to focus on, but being constantly creative and busy is the way I prefer it to be! @ginanaomibaez facebook.com/ginanaomibaezfans #BuzzMusic

Today we introduce Jay Fynn, an artist who has crafted his pure imaginations into complex and sophisticated stories for his listeners. Jay Fynn, artistically known as Exit From The Auditorium, has released his album, "Iconography". The record features a string of alternative/indie elements and offers up quality acoustic soundings tied into some of our favorite folk aspects. A huge aspect of this album is how real and raw it sounds. You can fully hear the manifestation of each melody and sound, allowing you to feel more intimately connected to Exit From The Auditorium and the stories he wants to share. "The King Is Dead" kickstarts "Iconography", offering up a mellow and lax atmosphere for listeners. It's the perfect kind of study song or one of those tracks you add to your mindful playlists. "The King Is Dead" is incredibly harmonious, housing methodical lyricism that allows listeners to go on a mental journey with Exit From The Auditorium. The next track the album showcases are, "Oh, Sylvia". This track brings about an even stronger sense of relaxation and serenity. Here, we get to follow along the storyline Exit From The Auditorium creates, relating back to the infamous Sylvia Plath. We really appreciate the fantasies presented within "Oh, Sylvia", especially with how vivid and expressive the storyline remains throughout the entire duration of the song. Exit From The Auditorium allows for an entertaining, yet peaceful listening experience with "Oh, Sylvia Plath". Soon after, we come across "Tom Waits For No Man". This track opens up with a steady, harmonious guitar melody, characterizing the most audible soundings for the rest of the track. Again, we're offered one of Exit From The Auditorium's articulate storytelling, but with an intriguing twist. We really suggest that you listen intently to "Tom Waits For No Man" and hone into the lyricism presented here. You'll realize a comical side of Exit From The Auditorium, but more importantly, how he's able to synthesize fictional stories with such creativity. That's hands down the most observable and recognizable aspect of Exit From The Auditorium's music. Those harmonious a prominent guitar rhythms maintain themselves onto the next track "Iconography" sees, titled "Miss Monroe". We receive a lighter storyline with "Miss Monroe", as it features more comedy-infused lyricism compared to the other tracks the album has seen. Again, we get those soft and smooth vocals from Exit From The Auditorium, which allows the song to propel into a more mystical and introspective environment, regardless of lyrical meaning. We feel the same way about "Hemingway or The Highway", where the lyrical significance appears varied from what the integral message seems to be. That's definitely one aspect to Exit From The Auditorium's music--he leaves so much room to interpret the tracks in any way you feel accustomed to. You can make the narrative fit almost any situation with some tracks featured on "Iconography". "Lay Lady Day" shows a deeper aspect to the vocalism Exit From The Auditorium has displayed so far throughout the album. We enjoy the variation in vocal outflow that he offers with this track and the variation in lyrical significance. We see another variation in sounding from Exit From The Auditorium in the following track, "You & Camus", but more so regarding the production of the track. Those characterizable guitar melodies remain consistent, as they do throughout each track on the album, but they have more range. This range is what opens up the tones of this song to more of an eclectic atmosphere, which heavily complements the lyrical intentions of "You & Camus". "You & Camus" covers a more surreal and melancholic story of the main character in the song, which really allows you to feel emotionally connected to the track. "The Music He Makes" courses through the connection between listener and artist, and how a real bond can be formed through the power of music. The track further delves into the feelings and emotions that the listener is able to extract from the content of an artist's song, specifically outlining the relationship that can be established and the importance an artist can have in a listener's life. For obvious reasons, we found "The Music He Makes" to be an extremely relatable song that holds a strong emotional significance. The next track off of "Iconography" houses this same emotional significance, but regarding a lover rather than an artist. Here, we go through the inner and intimate thoughts one can intensely feel about someone they admire. It's a heartwarming song but features lyricism that can potentially have you feeling extremely reflective on past experiences. The same goes for "On The Townes Tonight", which is the last track that the album features. Here, we get to dive into the life of a character and the wistful thoughts that character holds. "On The Townes Tonight" happens to be our favorite track off of Exit From The Auditorium's album, strictly for the intricate message that's told throughout. We know that everyone can interpret lyrics in varying ways, but "On The Townes Tonight" gives way to a feeling that disregards many interpretations. The track is one to listen to methodically in order to extract as much as a listener possibly can. Looking back, "Iconography" holds a beautiful and deliberate story, offered by Exit From The Auditorium. We must stress how much of a journey the album is, and the various checkpoints it'll bring you to mentally. "Iconography" is hands down an album you can listen to from start to finish, without any distractions on your mind. That's why we appreciate this album so much, and how we know BuzzMusic readers probably will too. You can discover Exit From The Auditorium's "Iconography" here. Hello, Exit From The Auditorium! Wow! What an album "Iconography" is. What expressive and vivid stories you have to share with listeners. Out of pure curiosity, how long did it take you to create "Iconography" knowing how intricate and in-depth the storylines are in each track? Thank you for that, I appreciate it! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the songs. They didn’t come along in one batch, that sometimes happens but on this occasion, each song appeared individually, usually revealing itself while I was working on another project. I had a vague idea that I wanted to write a series of songs about iconic figures, so each time inspiration struck I squirrelled the song away with the aim of giving them all a home when I had enough characters to hang out together on one record. So the songs came along over a number of years but I’m pleased it works as a consistent piece, that was my intention. Usually the quicker a song comes together the better, so some of the songs would’ve been written in one sitting, some might have taken a little longer. Hemingway intimidated me a bit, whereas Camus was easy to get along with. Seven of the ten were recorded in a single afternoon so perhaps that helped gel the songs together as a single entity. Tell us more about how you went about creating "Iconography". How did you personify so many characters throughout the record, and doing so in such a strategic and elaborate way?! My approach varied. Sometimes I had an idea for someone I wanted to write a song about, either because I found them intriguing or thought their life would make compelling subject matter for a song. Other times I might’ve had a title that provided the jumping off point. It helped if I was already a fan, sometimes I had a friend whose passion for an artist inspired me. It was a way of getting away from myself, although the figures in the songs often seemed to intertwine with my life in one way or another, On The Townes Tonight is a good example of that. For someone like Townes Van Zandt I was able to use what I already knew about him as a fan. For Tom Waits I imagined what his life would be like if he was a character in one of his own surreal songs. For others I might’ve been absorbing their work, or reading about them, or watching a biopic or documentary. At times I had to do some research. It was fun putting the work in and it’s really satisfying when connections start to appear between the songs. If a new listener could listen to one track from "Iconography", which track would you personally suggest? Can you describe the full magnitude this track holds and the intended message you wanted to set? That’s a tough one, it’s like a parent admitting to having a favourite child! I like them all for different reasons, and there are alway things I’d like to improve. Some of my favourites on the record are the songs that are indirectly about someone else, like You & Camus. But I think Oh, Sylvia would be a good place to start. It’s quite jaunty and catchy for a song with such serious subject matter. I’d like to think I did Sylvia Plath justice, her incredible talent and her troubled life. I don’t know if I set out to articulate any kind of message intentionally, but I’m sure my preoccupations can’t help but make themselves known regardless. I guess one of the themes that seems to reoccur across the album is the sense that creativity, although an incredibly powerful and important human urge, often seems to come at a cost, especially to those that give so much of themselves to it. And also how our lives overlap with complete strangers, often in significant ways, because of our relationship with their work. They provide us with points of reference that help us relate to one another just as much as we relate to the artist, something that feels more important now than ever. As an artist who has always been impassioned to write and create, did "Iconography" establish itself in the way you expected it to? Although you're constantly thinking of new narratives, did you find it was easy to execute these narratives in the way you yourself understands them? Overall I’m pleased with how the album turned out, although there will always be things that I’d like to do better. There’s a great Hemingway quote: “That terrible mood of depression of whether it’s any good or not is what is known as The Artist’s Reward.” I’m happy that even though the songs were written over a period of time it feels like a consistent piece of work. The songs surprised me in lots of different ways, I never thought I’d write a song from the perspective of Jean- Paul Sartre on his deathbed trying to set things right with Simone de Beauvoir before he died. Or write a kind of tragic love song to Billie Holiday. Or add another song to the Marilyn Monroe canon! But I’m grateful to all of these figures, not only for what they sacrificed and achieved but also for their inspiration. I feel like I’ve written some of my best songs with this collection and that’s because these iconic individuals led me down interesting avenues with unexpected twists and turns. They helped me develop as an artist and provided plenty of surprises. We’re like a little gang now on a strange fantasy dinner party guest list; Elvis pass the salt, oh he’s left the building. Thank you for all that was put into "Iconography". The album truly overwhelmed us in the most positive way, especially with how detailed each storyline was. You've fully captured our attention, Jay Fynn! We're eager to know when your next set of work will be released, and if we can expect a similar execution seen in “Iconography"?! That’s great, I’m really pleased you enjoyed the album! I wanted to push myself and write in as an original way as possible while still paying attention to the kind of song craft I admire. The artists I love are able to exploit language for maximum effect, writers like Bob Dylan, or my personal hero, Mark Kozelek, so the bar has been set pretty high! I don’t have any technical computer wizardry or a band to embellish my songs so I put a lot of focus and energy into getting the words right, it’s rewarding to hear you found them engaging. There’s a couple of projects I’d like to complete this year. I’ve got some songs for a Jay Fynn release which will have a more traditional folk and singer- songwriter feel. There are some personal songs as well as political material. It could be fairly sombre and maybe not as densely narrative as Iconography. And I’ve written almost an albums worth of material for my next Exit From The Auditorium release, more character and story based songs, so hopefully a positive progression on the ideas explored in Iconography. I’ve wanted to create a collection of fictional characters for a while, something I’ve done occasionally in the past, but these guys are a bunch of oddballs and misfits. Frida Kahlo might make an appearance, and The Beatles, so hopefully they’ll be fun to spend time with, for me and anyone who chooses to listen. I’ll send you a CD! facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014010310089

The Modern Society is an alternative pop four-piece band that announced their debut single “Bad Thoughts.” Equipt with a groundbreaking music video, “Bad Thoughts” is a song that will move your emotions. Starting off with the song itself, “Bad Thoughts” was a powerful single that discussed the theme of a person fighting their inner demons. When asked about the lyrical meaning behind this song, The Modern Society says “Bad Thoughts is about the importance of addressing poor mental health in the 21st century, trying to avoid the distraction from our mental states. The song is accompanied by visuals demonstrating the danger of suffering in silence and how quickly life can turn upside down.” these vigorous lyrics were equipped with riveting instrumentation and passionate vocal belts that helped deliver an emotionally heart-rending single. When watching the music video released alongside the song, you get a stronger glimpse of the concept of “Bad Thoughts”. The Modern Society showcases the great amount of musicality mixed with theatricality when conveying emotion through the facial expressions and dynamic scenes in this video. You see the shift between a positive and optimistic life occurs at the right moment of the song and that’s what captivated us fully. The Modern Society doesn’t shy away from being vulnerable, instead, they demonstrate pure authentic sentiment throughout the entire video giving us a consistent trail-blazing experience. Listen to “Bad Thoughts” by The Modern Society here. instagram.com/themodernsocietyuk facebook.com/themodernsocietyuk #BuzzMusic

Female-fronted alt-rock band The Ordinary Things recently dropped their 'Stories' album and it's certainly loaded with addictive pop vocals and catchy songwriting all without losing any edge whatsoever. Songs like "Don't Drift Away" show the grungy side of the record with some clever guitar parts and terrifically performed vocals from frontwoman Jaqueline Chacon. Meanwhile, tracks like "Swim In The Stars" are far more dream rock feeling and as you float through the song you realize, it's not hard to love this band. As the record plays out you get a solid range of great rock styles but the single  "I Am The Space" feels so good it's almost like you've heard it before. The song also really shows the band's strength in writing pop songs with little streaks of darkness beneath the surface. 'Stories' is a damn solid album from start to finish and you should check out The Ordinary Things HERE. instagram.com/theordinarythingsband twitter.com/TheOrdinaryThi2

Quirky singer/songwriter Gavyn Bailey brings thoughtful soul to the Indie/Pop music community. As an artist who taught himself a vast majority of instruments, and cultivated a sincere passion for creating music with lyrical substance, Gavyn Bailey has truly paved a clear path for his artistic success. Focusing his efforts on what he loves to do best, Gavyn Bailey tailors the lyrics of his songs to extract principal components of his own experience and life, creating more of that real essence for his listeners. Deep and atmospheric synths unravel "Grass Is Never Greener" to listeners. Soon enough, Gavyn Bailey incorporates his light-hearted and smooth vocalism into the track and instantly makes us feel at peace. The environment presented in "Grass Is Never Greener" ironically is quite serene considering the lyrical content of this track. When you dig deeper into the significance behind Gavyn Bailey's lyricism, you find the song follows suit with what you'd initially understand it to be based on its title. You're in for a personal journey with Gavyn in "Grass Is Never Greener", as he introspectively delves into his intimate thoughts and feelings. We get a melancholic storyline with this release from Gavyn Bailey, but with an aspiring production that holds a warm resurgence. It's needless to say that Gavyn Bailey really understands his harmonies well with "Grass Is Never Greener" and brings about a mellow tune for listeners to mindlessly listen along to. What will Gavyn Bailey bring next? We're incredibly eager to find out. You can discover Gavyn Bailey's "Grass Is Never Greener" here. Welcome, Gavyn Bailey! Congratulations on the release of "Grass Is Never Greener", as well as the other accomplishments your music has seen in the past few years. In retrospect, how do you feel you've grown artistically since you first debuted your music in 2013? Thank you so much! Oh gosh… looking back now I think that I've grown immensely as an artist since 2013. I took a lot of time for myself since then to focus on my songwriting and really perfecting my own personal sound. It really matters to me that I showcase a more mature sound for my upcoming record, which is why I haven’t put any of my own music out for 4 years. I’ve been honing in on my craft and growing as a person and artist, and I’ve found a home for my sound that I’m really excited about. I think this new music showcases my growth as an artist since my debut EP. I've grown up a lot as a person as well, and have gained a lot of life experience in between. I think you’ll see that it really comes through in these new songs. “Grass Is Never Greener" has a nice contrast between production and lyrical meaning. Delving more into the emotional significance the song holds, what lyric holds the most magnitude for you personally in the song? The lyrics of this song talk about a journey of acceptance. Accepting that life is not always going to be perfect and that nothing ever truly goes as planned, and that living life with the mentality that things could always be better is a very dangerous place to be. Personally, the lyric I relate with the most is the pre-chorus, “I’m coming into myself lately / Learning what I am and what I can’t be / Maybe it’ll educate me / Not to chase after shadows.” It really shows where I was in that moment when I was writing the song. I was learning a lot about myself during that time (and still am), like what I could and couldn’t handle between life, relationships and everything else in between. I learned not to go after things that aren’t good for me and to love wherever you’re at in life, even if it’s not exactly where you wanted to be. Thanks for chatting with us, Gavyn! Knowing your vigor and motivation, we know we can expect more music to come! Any hints as to when you'll be releasing new material or even possible future collaborations? Thank you so much for having me. I have been working on an album for the last two years and I think we are about ready to share it with the world. I don’t have a release date set in stone yet, but it's coming very soon! instagram.com/gavynbailey facebook.com/gavynbaileymusic youtube.com/gavynbaileyofficial #BuzzMusic

Welcome to BuzzMusic Kid6ix! Congratulations on the release of your single "34". Talk to us about the preparation of this song! what was your vision you had for this single? I just had this one line in my head for a while "use to have these dreams but you no dreams fall short"  & I thought that it was so powerful especially in today's society because we all have dreams but we know how hard it is to make them come true & for me it was about the music. The vision I had with this record is to motivate not just others but myself to chase your dreams and never give up no matter what, to be confident in knowing who you are & how good u are at what you do, shit doesn't happen overnight but then again, a lot could happen. What was the lyrical meaning behind "34"? What inspired you to write this song and in what ways were you able to personally relate to the lyrical meaning Chase your dreams & never give up!! I have been doing this for 5+ years & I've accomplished so much but there's still lots to be done. I guess it's more of a personal thing, but I know a lot of people can relate to this. You can be so good at what you do but sometimes in a certain industry's really about who you know that gets you ahead & that can be discouraging at times. 34 was made to help release those feelings for myself & hopefully others that can relate. I always wanted to make music for people to feel & for people going through hard times, it's an amazing feeling when fans you don’t know dm you saying your songs make them feel a type of way. Hip-Hop has shifted throughout these past decades. What's your current take on it and which artists do you feel best influenced your artistry today and why?  I feel threw out the years hip hop has become very competitive in a way that it's rare to find someone who's willing to work with you to reach success, nowadays everyone is just out for themselves & rappers are dime a dozen. At times I feel I'm just too real for all this fake shit & that could be my downfall, but I always want to stay true to myself. All you see these days is people fronting for the gram or lying in they raps & it's hard to separate the true artist from the people chasing the imagine & lifestyle of a rapper. For influences, I grew up listening to Eminem, The Game, Styles P, & Joe Budden. I was always pulled to that real talk rap naturally it always helped me cope & deal with things. Nowadays I would say Drake just because I'm from Toronto & seeing what he did makes you see that it's possible especially in my city where hip hop wasn’t that big until Drizzy, also Juice Wrld (Rest In Peace), Lil Durk, & Kevin Gates. What would you find to be the biggest challenge when creating "34" and in what ways were you able to learn from this obstacle? Making the record wasn’t challenging because to me it's just a natural thing & comes pretty easy if I'm in my creative mood. To me what's challenging is marketing ur music or single & getting it out to the right people, building a fan base, getting placements, doing shows ect. just the whole business side of things. When you’re an artist you want to just focus on making the music & being creative but it's not always like that & a lot of time & effort has to go into this side of the music. What's next for Kid6ix? Music & more music I'm going to be dropping a song a month at least if not more & I got 2 eps I want to drop this year along with some videos so it should be a good year.  I just got to keep growing & working with people in the industry. Music is my passion so no matter what I'll always make it because it's just something I love doing & have for so long. I hope to gain a lot of exposure this year & to grow my fan base. Listen to Kid6ix here. instagram.com/_kid6ix #BuzzMusic

Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Carolina is now a pop singer, songwriter, and dancer in LA. She discovered her passion for music very young and started dancing at age 8. Ever since that moment Carolina has been developing her artistic career. She has a talent for creating captivating melodies. Carolina’s single “Better Off on My Own” is a pop song with a catchy melody and electronic undertones. Carolina spotlights her silky voice by keeping the background music at a relaxed energy level, while still maintaining its good beat. In “Better Off on My Own” Carolina sings about women empowerment. Her goal with the song was to share her genuine beliefs and feelings with her audience by spreading positivity. Her writing represents her talent of creating an emotional response through her lyrics. The lyrics inspire self-love and confidence; it will leave anyone who listens in a good mood. In her songwriting, Carolina paints a picture of her true self by using bilingual lyrics that give the song its culture and originality. In general, Carolina encourages her audience to embrace themselves for exactly who they are. After listening to Carolina’s “Better Off on My Own” you will surely have a confidence boost. Listen to “Better Off on My Own” here. What genre of music do you consider yourself to be? Do you have any major influences? I’m definitely a pop girl and I love everything related to pop culture, therefore my sound is really pop with elements of R&B, urban hip hop, and Latin influence. Since I was born in the 90s some female artists such as Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Mandy Moore, really influenced me when growing up. I was a big fan of them when I was little! At the same time I would listen to Lauryn Hill, TLC, Destiny’s Child, they were the reason why I learned English. I was born in Lima, Peru, so I mainly talked in Spanish, but all these artists and their songs would influence my sound when I was young. Nowadays, artists such as Pia Mia, Tinashe, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Kiana Lede, Doja Cat, Julia Michaels, Selena Gomez, just to mention some, are the ones who I tend to listen to. At the same time I love Latin American music, so Bad Bunny, Karol G, Rosalia, are some artists who really resonate with me. During your process of songwriting, do you typically write lyrics or the music first? Do you think one is more important to a song? Every song is different, so it depends. But usually, I start with music first, either chord progressions and melody, cause they come easier to me, especially melody. I’m a topliner so I’m a big fan of melody writing. When it comes to lyrics, I usually have something in mind, probably not the complete lyrics, but at least a theme, a topic, a concept, a sentence that would complement the music. I don’t necessarily think one is more important than others, I think what makes special a song is how music and lyrics complement each other. So for instance, you can have a typical commercial chord progression in a song, which is pretty constant in pop music. But if you have a unique melody, rhythm, a great vocal arrangement and in addition to that a great topic (lyrics) relatable to people, then boom – you’ve got a great song! You said you found your passion for music and dance at the age of 8, how did that come about? I actually started dancing when I was 18. So music was always my first love. Music to me was a way of expressing my feelings, emotions, frustrations. I think when I was younger, I didn’t know how to communicate how I feel although I knew I had feelings. Therefore, writing songs was always a release form, a way of expressing myself. At that time I didn’t want to talk about my frustrations or feelings, but I could write about them, I could sing them, I could be myself in a song. Later on, in my late teenage years, I discovered my other passion, which is dance, and to me, it had a different meaning, also because I discovered it at another stage in my life, so it was about being powerful and confident. Dance definitely encouraged me to become a more confident woman, strong and unapologetic, while music brought out my vulnerability and feelings, and both dance and music are what represents me as an artist. Who gave you support when you first started writing songs and who did you play your first song to? Honestly, it was hard for me because I never had a music background in my family. Therefore, they never acknowledge the fact that I had a talent for music and I perceived it as not being supportive. Although my family was not the greatest at supporting my music career, my friends were, cause I always got surrounded by musicians or artists, so they always supported me. The first song that I ever had written, I actually recorded it and post it on Facebook, and my Facebook friends were so supportive so it definitely encouraged me to keep writing. When you first started in the industry, what was the best advice anyone gave you? The best advice I’ve got so far is to keep it real and to be honest to myself. Authenticity works in this industry when you know who you are, what you want and what your message is, which translates to music, to songs. Also to keep the hard work, keep writing songs and do not stop pursuing my passion and my beliefs. Money eventually will come. instagram.com/carolinaleeli #BuzzMusic

Compelling, theatrical, and unexpected are just a few adjectives that we use to describe the new video for “Nightmare” by Just Tommy. We were intrigued by its powerful lyricism and theme that lies beneath his single. “Nightmare” is a song that depicts themes of battling inner demons which consists of a life-long battle with insecurity and self-doubt. While watching “Nightmare”, you feel inspired to know how Just Tommy conquers these struggles which help him grow into a much stronger individual. With scenes of writing emotional notes to the vision of children laughing at him and the powerful scenes of Just Tommy vocally delivering the lyrics, you can't help but feel moved by Just Tommy’s strong display of theatrical musicality. This video doesn’t have predictable transitions, it kept our attention, wondering what’s to come next. Everything about “Nightmare” is raw and honest. Just Tommy showcases amazing vulnerability that everyone can connect with. He is certainly not your average artist. Overall, Just Tommy is broadening the music consumers' perception and breaking the mold of what a traditional solo artist is. Check out Just Tommy's EP 'This Is Me' and stream "Nightmare" on Spotify. instagram.com/imjusttommy twitter.com/iamjusttommy facebook.com/imjusttommy #BuzzMusic