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Hi Crown La'trell and welcome to BuzzMusic. You've definitely come a long way from recording in your room to professional studios. Can you tell us how your musical career continues to gain speed and success? Hey BuzzMusic. To keep my answer simple and concise, I'd say I have been growing a larger global fanbase that continues to support me as I grow in my career. And it really motivates me to continuously enhance the quality of the music and content I put out. I strive to always release the best content I know my supporters want to hear. My appreciation of quality is what solidifies the audience that I feel really wants to grow with me throughout my journey. How does "Vampire" compare to your previous works of "B4 The Fame" and "Floor 13"? The great part about Vampire is that it doesn't compare. Vampire is a new sound I'm bringing to my catalog. It's Consistent in terms of having a scary and/or dark feel. But the sound and the energy are an extension of my growth. Going from slow to mid-tempo, and now up-tempo songs show the growth from my previous works. "Vampire" has a unique spooky, menacing and bouncy sound. What was the inspiration for this track? The inspiration for this song was being in a new environment. Moving outside of my home city to a new location where everything is very slow-paced and empty, is what led to the sound of the song. The song is dark, spooky, menacing and alluring. And so is the new location I reside in. There's nothing out here compared to living in the city. The only things you have living an hour outside Toronto are your thoughts and some open land. Those thoughts sometimes become dark, spooky and menacing which creates a record like Vampire. Can you explain why "Vampire" is the perfect addition to our winter playlists? Vampire is the excitement in your winter playlist. But will still give the listener the same cold and somber feeling associated with colder days. Thanks for chatting with us at BuzzMusic. Can you explain what you mean when you refer to your music as a "sinister collection"? No problem is was my pleasure. My music is based around having an ominous and suspenseful vibe. instagram.com/crownlatrell twitter.com/crownlatrell #BuzzMusic

Do you know that feeling of drinking a nice glass of wine with your perfect dinner after a long day at work and being emotionally exhausted? Did you ever think you can put a sound to such a feeling? Well, look no further! “Bus” by Eva and the Vagabond Tales is exactly that. “Bus” opens with an emotional guitar play that sets the mood. Followed by some of the most easily digestible vocals, the song then opens up with piano and percussion, adding to the soft and emotional touch of what you’re signing up for. The song “Bus” feels like an emotional departure of a love interest, while still finding a way to incorporate sounds of a squeezebox and executing it perfectly. The song takes your ears on a journey to what we would imagine it would feel like to roam around cities such as Paris or Florence after a relationship that didn’t work. By the time the bridge of the song hits, you are dreading the end of the track and hoping for more, not evening realizing that over 4 minutes have passed. Definitely worth the listen and will leave you smashing the “replay” button. Born in Riverside, CA - artist Eva and the Vagabond Tales is a breath of fresh air for Folk music. It’s hard to say who or what she sounds like, which is extremely refreshing and gives hope that in an age where we think we have heard it all, maybe we haven’t. With several music releases under her belts, Eva has found a way to break barriers as a rising artist and got the attention and support of NPR - cementing her as an artist with something real to give to our ears. Listen to "Bus" here. Thank you for chatting with us at BuzzMusic Eva and the Vagabond Tales. There seems to be a sense of travel in your music, where were you in the world when you found the inspiration to write “Bus”? Thank you for having me! When I first got the inspiration to write “Bus”, I was in a 1980’s RV near San Francisco. I wasn’t too far away from home, but I felt like the decisions I was making were going to regret at a later point in life. So while writing this song, I felt a sense of distance, longing, and nostalgia for a moment in time that hadn’t even happened yet. Writing about a departure of love is never easy, was this a hard song for you to get out, or did it pour out of you? This whole song did pour out of me in one sitting. I even recorded parts of it later in the week. Although it was such a sincere song for me and I was really satisfied with how it came out, I didn’t do anything with the song for about 5 or 6 years until we recorded it in Dynaudio’s traveling container studio in the desert. Have you found benefits with growing up in Riverside, being so close to Los Angeles and the core of the music industry? Yes, definitely. Riverside is very close to LA, so it’s an easy drive to get to shows, music meetups, events, and collaborations out there. Sometimes when you’re living in a “big small town” city like Riverside, it’s easy to feel like you’ve done your best and have reached the end of your rope. When I’m easily able to visit a huge city like LA so often, I get a change in my perspective and realize that the world is a whole lot bigger, with a lot more doors waiting to be opened. What was it like to gain the attention and support of NPR? Our local NPR station has always been such a huge support to us. Local show host David Fleming has supported our music for many years, doing interviews of my band and me, sharing our music with our local NPR listeners. American Parlor Songbook, (a variety show that airs on NPR) has also been very supportive and invited us to play on their show many times. In 2016, we got nominated for the “best outdoor desk” of the NPR Tiny Desk competition, so we got some support from the other side of the country’s NPR family. Overall, we just feel very lucky and honored to have such wonderful people supporting us. I feel like it’s really a game-changer in this business when you have their support. Can your fans expect any new music and tour dates soon? Right now, my band and I are arranging some new songs that I’ve written. We’re planning to go on a getaway to Joshua Tree for several days to finish writing and arranging all the parts. I have a plan to lock all of our phones away in a lockbox so that we’ll be fully immersed in what we’re doing. I’m also working on some surprise collaborations with an artist from the Midwest, so I’m really excited about that. And as always, in a couple of months, we will start planning some tours again, hopefully to the Midwest or the east coast this time. facebook.com/thevagabondtales instagram.com/evaandthevagabonds #BuzzMusic

The ’90s were a time of music that we can all appreciate, guilty pleasures or not. You may recognize the iconic group from the decade known as “The Face”, but if you don’t, that’s fine because Danny Burton proves that he is and has been here to stay. The new song “Dangerous” from UK rock icon Danny Burton is everything you can hope for in modern Rock. The song rips in with his extremely captivating voice that instantly ropes you into the 3 minute Rock banger. His voice and guitar work hit you with a sense of experience and the “Dangerous” (but yet wonderful) attitude of the song. Once the chorus hits, you’re wondering where your drink is and the closest dance floor. The song is a pure release of endorphins and for a brief moment, can make you feel unstoppable. Talk about catchy, this is the kind of song that you can easily sing along to, without any question. When the song is done, you get a sense of “I want to hear this again” and chances are, you play it over and over as we have. Danny Burton’s solo album Electric Universe showcases that he can be more than just someone who graced us in the ’90s, but also someone we can listen to today and fall in love with. He has had many ups, such as getting love from Radio 1, to being in a band with iconic players who have played for Ringo Starr and Robbie Williams. However, he had a life-threatening experience when he was once attacked with a knife back while celebrating his star roll in Pete Townsend’s hit music “Tommy”. This spiraled a dark state for Danny, however, he has risen up from his dark place and is now on a path of spiritual enlightenment, which can be seen on the cover of his album “Electric Universe”. Danny Burton is absolutely unstoppable and you can certainly expect more from our favorite Brit rocker of the ’90s! Listen to Danny Burton's "Dangerous" here. Danny, what inspired you to write “Dangerous” and what is the message you’d like listeners to take away? ‘Dangerous’ is on the surface a familiar story of two people in a relationship struggling to get along. Giving it one last go at finding some common ground and be able to sort out their problems and make a go of it. My character in the song takes it badly and spirals into self-destruction. If you delve deeper into the meaning of the song, then you will find that my character in the story has some definite reoccurring issues with Alcohol and substance abuse, which the other character in the song has had to continually deal with and comes the conclusion that enough is enough! Leaving my character to wallow in his own spiraling, ever deeper feelings of self-loathing and self-destruction. As the song says “Then you’ll go home and I’ll drink alone because I’m too Dangerous Tonight” My character in the song is definitely in denial about what he is becoming and is blaming everyone else instead of looking at his own behavior. In and some respect he believes his behavior is in some way just because he is playing the part fate has felt him. That being said, I always like to leave it up to the listener to make their own interpretations of my songs. Relating it to their own life. But I might have just ruined that! What has been your biggest challenge as an artist from a powerful and money-driven music decade such as the ’90s, coming into a new world in 2019 with streaming services such as Spotify? It is definitely a totally different game to what it was like in the ’90s. Record sales have plummeted, and in turn, the days of million-dollar record deals are few and far between for the up and coming artist. In the U.K it is extremely hard to get what's left of the old school record companies to invest and develop emerging artists. Wanting you to have the product and the audience before even considering getting involved. Social media is king now and if you aren’t au-fait and up to speed with how to promote yourself then it can be a steep learning curve. But… The power is in your hands, you don’t have to rely on Managers, Agents and Record Companies to get your music out to the whole world. You can make an album in your bedroom and release it yourself. Be your own publisher, and with a bit of savvy and a lot of time-consuming hard work. You’re in control of your own destiny. But it’s not as easy as that, but it is possible! Whether you’re thirteen or seventy years old If your music is great and you can find your audience then you can be successful in your own right. Hopefully, that will put you on the radar of the major labels and propel onto reaching a bigger and wider audience. Well, that’s what I’m banking on….. We notice from your album art of “Electric Universe” that you are spiritually in tune. Are there any deeper messages on your record about this? I had a spiritual awakening around 2012 after I found myself reading and researching everything I could on the subject. Trying to get some clarity on what had happened to me because it was quite a scary experience as I had no reference point. I finally got involved in the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and the path of Kriya Yoga. The Album ‘Electric Universe is Autobiographical and is a kind of purge of sorts. Dealing and coming to terms with everything that shaped me so far in my life. There are a lot of spiritual references within the lyrics of the Album and I would urge your readers to check it out and see. Anyone can ask me any questions about any of the songs and their meaning on Twitter or Instagram @thisisdanburton I’d be more than happy to answer any questions. What has been your favorite memories from the ’90s, as well as from the past decade? I have a lot of great memories and stories from the ’90s, it was quite a crazy time to be involved in music and in particular, being part of the wave of Brit-Pop bands coming through at the same time as my band ‘Face’ Oasis and Blur to name a few. One particular memory stands out for me. The face was recording what was to be our debut album at the house of the John Entwistle the legendary Bass player from The Who. A sprawling mansion in the heart of the English countryside, like something out of Spinal Tap, with his own pub in the house which we would convene every evening when taking a break from recording. John would hold court and tell us all stories about all the amazingly talented Rock Stars that he had the pleasure to have been around in the ’60s,70’s and ’80s. I’m a massive Jim Morrison fan, so I would ask him all sorts of questions about Morrison and being an impressionable young man would gawp in awe at the stories that followed. He concluded by saying “I was never a fan of The Doors” when I asked him why the answer was typically John. He concluded “Because they never had a bass player” it was all about the bass for The Ox. Later that night we recorded The Who song ‘Substitute’ With Entwistle on bass. What a memorable night! And what a lovely genuine man. Who is sorely missed! I’m in the process of writing my memoir’s of that period in my life which I’m hoping will come out as a book in 2020. What is next for Danny Burton? Can we expect more music and a North American tour from you soon? I’m writing a new album at the moment and getting ready to start recording that early next year. A YouTube channel and podcast are in the pipeline too. Lots of gigs in the new year in the U.K and Europe. We would absolutely love to come over to North America and tour. Hopefully, that will be on the cards for late 2020. Watch this space! I absolutely love playing live. There is nothing better than getting that interaction with an audience and having people sing along with your songs. That makes all the knock backs and years of struggling as an artist all worthwhile! facebook.com/thisisDanBurton instagram.com/thisisdanburton twitter.com/thisisDanBurton #BuzzMusic

There is something to be said about the honesty of midwestern America and for AI Murda & J. Alexander, Cleveland, OH is definitely home for their amazingly talented rappers/ producers. They met in the mid ’90s and have been going strong ever since - as of late, releasing the smash song “Dinner Plates”. The song starts off with a super unique synth that then we take a dive into the amazing rap brought to us by AI and J. “Dinner Plates” is a reminder of how hard people work for what they have, and how they aren’t about to let you take what has been earned. With lyrics like “can’t take away from my dinner plate” and lines about having to “feed the fam”, you’re brought into the hustle of these pioneers who have proved successful since the ’90s. The song is fun and still feels new, but also has a serious undertone and has the wisdom of artists who have been doing this for a while. By the end of the song, you’re showing all of the respect you have to these guys and itching to hit the replay button. The track shares influence from OutKast to Kendrick Lamar, while also creating something new that you can’t really put your finger on. Definitely give this track a spin and share it with a friend. You and them will be happy you did! Listen to "Dinner Plates" here. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us at Buzz Music! What was it like growing up in the rap community in Cleveland during the mid ’90s and how do you feel it’s different in today’s day and age? The biggest difference between the ’90s and now is the access to technology. The birth of the home studio in the early 2000’s changed the game. In the 90’s you had to go to a professional studio to get quality products. You would need to invest hundreds to thousands of dollars to get a radio quality single done, that’s not including distribution. Now with the birth of the home studio, you can make a hit record without having to step foot inside a recording studio, and get distribution online for access to streaming revenue. What has been your biggest struggle with releasing music in 2019 vs the ’90s? Actually it was more of a struggle to release music in the ’90s versus now. Back then artists were reliant on signing that deal with a major. That was pretty much the only way. Nowadays the indie realm is where it’s at. Technology has changed the game. Everything u need to be successful is accessible. If you could collaborate with any artist from any period of time, who would it be and why? Al Murda: The artist I would have liked to collaborate with is 2pac because of his outlook on the world and the way he delivered his passion through his music. J. Alexander: The artist I would like to collaborate with is Black Thought. A veteran in the game that’s still relevant and lyrically impeccable. To be on a track with him is a challenge I’m willing to accept. Is there a specific message or vibe that you want listeners to take away from your music? Just the authenticity of it all. We are who we are and speak our truths. That’s it. Some songs may be conceptual. Some might just be a display of lyricism. Others may be tales of life experiences. Good and bad. But they all will come from a real authentic organic place. Can we expect new music anytime soon? What's next for you? Yes. Tons of it. We have a joint project in the works “Dinner Plates” being the first single from it. And we both have solo projects coming as well. It’s all work over here. instagram.com/dudewiththebeard instagram.com/s.o.e.m.g #BuzzMusic

Hey Cloudistrict, it’s such a pleasure to be featuring your music to our BuzzMusic community! How did you get originally started in the music industry? Was there a specific event/person in your life that made you get into music/ start recording your material? Cloudistrict was formed in 2013 by 3 friends that have a deep passion for music. Each member began their musical obsession at young ages through playing instruments, writing music or freestyling. It was this early exposure that drove the three of them to the realization that this was the only path they wanted in life. We immediately found that "Feel Alright" captured an alluring melody with hypnotizing vocals! It's what caught, and ultimately kept our attention! What was the overall mood you wanted to set for listeners in this particular track? When we were recording Feel Alright, the beat set the vibe. When Akill first hit play the mood was energized, we wanted listeners to feel like they were on top of the world when they were listening. How did the songwriting and recording process execute for "Feel Alright"? Did you fall into any creative slumps while initially writing the track, or does the curation process flow naturally for Cloudistrict? Once we heard the beat, Billie G immediately hit the booth and started freestyling. Within the first couple takes we had the chorus and everything came together quickly after that. Billie G laid down his verse in another freestyle while Lusensei wrote him and the track was completed within a few hours. When the vibe is there, the music flows naturally for us and that's where we know we have something special. The music video for your new single "Feel Alright" was really raw and unique. What was the overall concept you wanted to achieve? We originally had a very basic concept for the video. A lot of cuts, great editing and girls. The videographer, Nunziata, had something entirely different in mind. He wanted to break the traditional mold and give you something you would remember. The video concept felt dream-like. It meshed with the hazy, lo-fi vibe of the song perfectly. Thanks for sharing your recent music here on BuzzMusic! A pleasure to have you here Cloudistrict! Any parting words for the BuzzMusic readers? Your dream only dies when you say so. Let fear keep you hungry. facebook.com/cloudistrict twitter.com/cloudistrict instagram.com/upincloudistrict #BuzzMusic

Buddy Won't Tell is a one-man band that just released a new 4-track EP that runs through several variations of completely addicting pop music. Within the walls of this record lays deep-rooted neo-folk like it's the first song titled "Thank You". A song that bares plenty of personal emotion as any folk song should. Just when you thought you knew what you were getting into, the following track makes you think twice. "My Small Love" begins as more of a pop-rock track with electric guitars and a stomping kick drum. Suddenly exploding into a heavier indie-pop sound and an aggressive musical tone taking on a multi-genre creative standpoint, the song is strange and impressive. The next track ", But" keeps to the heavier sound but strings together an alternative rock style with pop and does it well. Finally, "I Will Lay Me Down" gives you an intense ballad performed on piano and spilling over with passion. A sweet taste to leave off the EP with, the song feels like something you may have heard before, in a very good way. An eclectic set of songs, But God I Love The Game by Buddy Won't Tell is surely something you'll want to play again once it's ended. You can do that right here. twitter.com/JoniferLawrence instagram.com/jlaw4real facebook.com/john.lawrence.9883

Fraaek is an alternative rock band from Guatemala passionate about creating music which tinkers with various sound devices and explores the art of introspection. Their newly released single, “Paralisis del Sueño” provides us with nostalgia and evokes our teenage self-inducing memories of listening to bands like The Killers and Mobile. Fraaek is unique in their ability to create such a spacey aesthetic sound while combining a fusion of alternative rock, shoegaze, and dream pop into one unified and complete piece. Highlighting the bands use of instrumental sound with ethereal guitars, analog synthesizers, upbeat rhythms, and soft/ gentle vocals. "Paralsis del Sueño", better translated as sleep paralysis begins which a very dreamlike, silky and tranquil beat that builds into a surprising buoyant melody. Sleep paralysis is a state of awareness while being unable to communicate one’s thoughts- much like the experience when listening to the song. Fraaek has a unique way of paralyzing us with their sound, changing our perception of the direction of this song with 3 unique turning points from 0- 1 minute (starting slow and eerie) to 1-4 minutes (upbeat and heavily acoustic) to ending with a retro guitar riff. Thanks for the unusual ride and the enthralling musical journey! We loved this song in its entirety and we can't wait to see what's next for Fraaek as we enter a new year, Listen to "Paralsis del Sueño" here. Hi Fraaek and welcome to BuzzMusic can you tell us more about the meaning behind your band name and how the five of you met? Hi! thank you for talking to us, it's really great to share our music and thoughts with you and your audience. Fraaek has been a bit of a rollercoaster in terms of lineup, we started the project as a 'collective', so members came and went depending on their availability. We've had collaborators who've never met in person and geographic distance has made us adapt and transform. However, for the past two years, we've had more stability and the current lineup features Franc Castillejos (Vocals, production), Alex Hentze (synthesizers, programming and drum machines), David Chinchilla (drums, production), Fer Franco (guitar, synths, and vocals) and Fede Franco (guitars and atmospherics). In some way, we've all been part of the Guatemalan indie scene for a while now, so we met at gigs, collaborating with other artists and in the case of Fer and Fede since forever as they are brothers! For us, Fraaek is a space for introspection, experimentation, and co-creation, we all have other music projects, but this one is very special as we give ourselves the freedom to make music we believe in, ask meaningful questions and play with every 'toy' we can get our hands-on. As for the band's name, it came out of necessity, we had a gig scheduled and no name, so we kinda found it in a random ticket for a raffle and it's stuck with us since! "Parálisis del Sueño” is much a musical journey with 3 distinctive instrumental changes. Can you explain the intention behind the diversity of sounds? We really enjoy experimenting with different sounds, instruments, and ways of altering a track, so we usually start with a simple sound, chord progression or melody and mess with it until we feel it's going somewhere. For example, in Parálisis, we had a simple progression recorded on a guitar, Alex took that, 'stretched' it with Ableton Live and we got these haunting sounds that don't resemble a guitar anymore, it gave us the basis for the verse and was important to set the tone of the song. It is true that most of our songs start and end at different places, you could say they almost sound like two songs pasted together, this is because we like to be surprised to see our songs as journeys. What was the inspiration behind the creation of “Parálisis del Sueño”? Parálisis del Sueño comes from the event some people suffer while sleeping called 'sleep paralysis', a state in which our bodies are in the process of waking up, trapped between a lucid dream and the feeling that you're paralyzed. The song explores the conformity that is sometimes present in the way we lead our lives from day to day. Conformity that leaves us feeling stuck and unable to adapt to certain changes, to cross barriers and evolve. However, lucid dreams are at the other end of sleep paralysis, a state in which we can control our surroundings, alter reality at our will. The song came from exploring the delicate balance between those two states, being paralyzed and being able to explore new possibilities and move forward. Can you explain what shoegaze genre is and how this is unique/ complementary to your defined sound? Shoegaze is a genre characterized by heavy use of guitar effects, distortion, delays, feedback, ethereal vocals, and dreamy soundscapes. Our music takes inspiration from this approach, where texture is more important than technique. Thanks for chatting with us and we can’t wait to see your career grow. Your sound is so moving and ethereal. Which musicians are your biggest influences? Thank you for chatting with us! haha, we like a bit of everything, we'd say that some of our biggest influences come from abroad and span a wide range of genres. Artists like Radiohead, Wilco, Caribou, Tycho, Sufjan Stevens, Aphex Twin and Boards of Canada have been a huge part of our musical journeys as individuals and as a group. What's next for Fraaek? We're currently finishing the last details of a six-track EP that will come out in March 2020, the release will be followed by shows in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico, and most likely Texas. After that, more music... :) facebook.com/fraaekmusic instagram.com/fraaek twitter.com/fraaekmusic #BuzzMusic

R A M Z I E is a musical artist raised all the way in Monroe, Georgia. Now living in Atlanta, he has made a great name for himself. His inspiration is highly diverse, ranging from a vast expansion of different influences like Michael Jackson, ACDC, and XXXTentacion and more. He’s a versatile artist who can blend himself into multiple genres like Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop, and Alternative. Many artists may use a huge production studio to create their music but for Ramzie he creates his music from his home studio but also performed several times in the Atlanta area. He has continued to build a strong buzz and catalog of music with often releases, like his newest single “Lyka”. Not only has Ramzie released a groundbreaking single but he has also delivered us a promising EP titled “Skeleton”. This EP consists of spectacular records that will undoubtedly raise the stakes for any other artists in this industry. R A M Z I E doesn’t follow the trends, instead, he sets his own and creates his own boundaries that he eventually maneuvers through to surprise and excites his listeners with every track. R A M Z I E has everything it takes to become the next big face of the music industry. If he continues this consistent streak of success the opportunities for this promising talent are endless. Listen to R A M Z I E here. Welcome back to BuzzMusic R A M Z I E. How would you describe your upbringing and environment in Georgia? Did you take any influence from your outside environment? I grew up in Monroe, Georgia. Being of Caribbean descent, I was raised differently than most of the kids I grew up with; naturally, I also grew up surrounded by a plethora of different genres and styles of music from which I've drawn inspiration. I've listened to everything from reggae to death metal in my free time. Moving to Atlanta for college has also really helped shape me and my music into what we are today and I'm extremely thankful for the people I've met and the experiences I've had along the way. What was the biggest challenge you faced and in what ways did you overcome it when releasing your single “Lyka”?- At the time that I was mixing the song, I had made some adjustments to my process so I was still trying to figure some plugins out during the mix, but it turned out rather nicely and as such has garnered a lot of positive feedback. What was the main theme behind your record “Lyka”? Lyka is a warning to the world saying, "I'm here," and I don't plan on leaving any time soon. How would you describe the creative and songwriting approach behind your project “Skeleton”?- When I was making Skeleton I just wanted to make a collection of songs that I felt showcased my versatility, but even that was before I really established what I believe to be my "style." Which songs from your EP “Skeleton” were the best representation of your project as a whole?- The One (feat. brook), Own (feat. Bianca G.), Omicron Persei 8, and Fooey. What’s next for you in 2020 R A M Z I E?- I have plenty of great music to be released, a collaboration project with Kotykillem called "Tracers," and of course a couple of surprises lined up for the new year. ;) twitter.com/officialramzie instagram.com/ramzieofficial #BuzzMusic

SUREFIRE is proving to us all that sometimes the best bandmate is your own blood! This sibling duo is breaking down all the barriers that stand in their way from success. They’re a pop-rock duo established in 2017, hailing all the way from Pennsylvania. Although both of them are two different individuals, they somehow blend perfectly well together to bring an infectious and powerful track to your speakers with a big-time punch on stage. Fronted by Natalie’s powerful, magnetic voice, often compared to the likes of Pat Benatar and Florence Welch (Florence and the Machine), supported by our collective uniquely intertwined songwriting, they bring a collection of original songs that we hope take you on a ride and make your head bop! SUREFIRE strategically plans their music. At the start of 2019, they originally intended to release 3 singles titled “Cars”, “Ghost”, and “Say”, which they did in fact release but with a twist. Knowing that the combination of these songs captures the essence of SUREFIRE, they decided to remix and remaster all records and repackage them together into a compilation titled “Who We Are”. In “Who We Are” you will expect; Say, A pop-rock smash; Ghost, a gutsy piano ballad; and Cars, a heartfelt duet. All three of these tracks were organically written and shows us the authentic sound, style, and story of SUREFIRE. You do not want to miss out on this dynamic duo whose taking the music industry by storm! Listen to SUREFIRE here. Welcome to BuzzMusic SUREFIRE! What inspired your super cool stage name? What was the story behind it? Thank you :) When we started to do some open mics a couple of years back, I was kicking around some band names. SUREFIRE came to mind as something that would match the edgy yet 'not taking ourselves too seriously' vibe we were going for. I mentioned it to Natalie and said something ultra corny like 'can't you hear Ryan Seacrest saying 'up next on AT40 it's SUREFIRE with 'Bullet in the Gun'' (our first ever song). She rolled her eyes at me hard for the Seacrest reference (understandably) and a couple days later we agreed it would be a good fit! Talk to us about your compilation “Who We Are”. What Was the major theme you think all 3 of these songs have in common? The biggest theme the three songs have in common is that they are all completely, 100%, us. They are each different stories but we feel they flow well when listened to together. In three songs, it captures the range of songwriting we offer. 'Say' is a pop-rock jam that will make you want to dance. 'Ghost' is a piano ballad that is stripped down to show the strength of Natalie's voice and songwriting. 'Cars' is a love story told through dual male/female vocal melodies and harmonies which allow the listeners to really feel the emotion of the story. The main theme is really that they are a reflection of 'Who We Are'. How would you describe the songwriting approach to the records in “Who We Are”? As we have done in the past each of these songs started with one of us. Natalie wrote 'Say' and 'Ghost' and Jason wrote 'Cars'. All three songs were fully written, then we worked together to round out each song an get them into final form. While they were each written separately, the collaboration was so key to get them to the final version. For 'Ghost' for example, Natalie wrote Ghost with an acoustic, we tried it more up-tempo, we tried it more rock 'n' roll, and towards the end of the process, Natalie was like 'wouldn't this be so good with just a piano?' and she was right. Each song has a story like that, and that is a big reason why we are so proud of this product. Did you make any changes when remixing & remastering these songs for “Who We Are”? Little tweaks here and there. We originally released each song as a single and wanted to retool them a little bit to make sure they sounded right together. We got a little help on the mastering from our friends at The Vault Recording Studios in Pittsburgh. While we’re proud of how the singles turned out, the additional touch gave it a little extra something :) What would you consider your personal favorite element to the compilation and why? The touches in each song from both of us. I mentioned the story about ‘Ghost’...for ‘Say’ we collaborated on the lyrics and melody a little more than most of our other songs, and ‘Cars’ was written for Natalie to sing, but she suggested the dual vocal path, which turned out great. It just feels that the finished product represents us as SUREFIRE, rather than 2 individuals..and that’s our favorite part. What’s next for you SUREFIRE? We are working on a two-pack of singles for a spring 2020 release. Two upbeat, fun, pop-rock jams that were super excited about! They’re called ‘Boys. Cry. Love’ and ‘Cold Nights’. And we have started writing an EP where the goal is to write everything from scratch, together in a room to really build on the collaborative element. And of course, get out and play! Really looking forward to 2020! Keep an eye out ;) instagram.com/surefiremusicpgh facebook.com/Surefiremusicpgh #BuzzMusic

Aantdoe is not only a rapper from the Philly area who makes great music, but he’s also an Army/Combat veteran who calls his style of hip-hop music the “Adult version”. Knowing there’s so much to rap than what gets played on the radio 24/7, Aantdoe is proving to us that there’s still emcees out here who are taking their time out to focus on the lyrical aspect of rap. Aantdoe raps about real-life situations that all ages are able to digest and relate to. Aantdoe caters to a wide market of hip-hop lovers which makes him so special! His target audience is the more mature crowd, calling it “GFR” which represents “Grown Folks Rap”. he has multiple releases that you can find on different streaming platforms. There’s no secret that Aantdoe is a rapper who’s sticking to his personal aesthetic of hip-hop, instead of falling into the overcrowded sound that’s populating the market. Aantdoe music undeniably takes you back in time with his raw authenticity that isn’t found in much hip-hop music nowadays. The minute we heard his music we just knew that he was a spectacular rapper who had dynamic artistry that will skyrocket him into new heights in this music industry. Listen to Aantdoe here Welcome to BuzzMusic Aantdoe! Considering you have a classic hip-hop style, who were some of your early inspirations and influences? Rakim (the GOAT in my opinion), KRS One, Kool G Rap, Chuck D, EST, Kenny Krash, Big Daddy Kane, I could go on and on but the majority of Emcees in the '80s and early 90's... These guys actually put time and effort into the things that they rapped about and I'm definitely inspired by them. Let’s talk about your music, You released various singles that really impressed us. Which single released this year do you feel was the most monumental for you and why? GetAway for sure!!! Strictly because it was a collaboration with one of my favorite Texas artists "Kasper Genius", and produced by ProdbyZeus one of my favorite producers... Not to mention it was a song dedicated to my wife... And it's 100% relatable to all men who know they have that ride or die chick by their side... What was the theme behind the song “Strange Things”? Strange Things (HBH) is another song we can all relate to... It tells the story of a guy that doesn't realize how good of a woman he has until she's gone and now he has to check into Heart Break Hotel (HBH)… Maybe it's from personal experience maybe it's not... But still a great song... Produced by Tone Jonez How would you detail your songwriting approach to some of your songs like “Get Away”? I write about what I know... And with that everything has to make sense... The song lyrics and the hook have to be in sync... If there was no music and just my lyrics you should be able to read them and all of it makes perfect sense and go with the subject of the song... Was there any element in “That Aint You” do you personally feel best enhanced the song’s meaning and why? In the current era of rap and social media, we all know people who "claim" to be something they're not and we call them "clout chasers"... So "That Ain't You" is dedicated to the clout chasers of the world... It's a fun song that I had the honor of collaborating with my Son "NafiysJ"... You can claim to be all these things but the people that really know you... Will eventually expose you... What are you looking forward to in 2020, Aantdoe? I'm looking forward to pushing my music even further than I did this year and expanding my Fanbase... My goal for 2020 is to release one single month starting in January... And with the help of BuzzMusic, I believe the sky is the limit. twitter.com/Aantdoemusic #BuzzMusic