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Hailing from London, UK, is the multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist Alex Ayling. A completely independent artist, almost all of the instruments throughout Alex’s work are performed by Alex himself. He has two EP’s titled “Head Doodle” and “Ear Noodle” and just released his new single “Kronos”. In a world overflowing each day with independent and even mainstream music that is brand new, it’s notable that the presence of creative freedom and the sound of limitless artistry within music is all too often left out of the equation. With Alex Ayling’s music, audiences can rely upon his somewhat visionary approach to audio to bring the songs that surprise, satisfy, intrigue, and entertain with a unique style. There’s a certain manic energy to the sound that emerges as “Kronos” progresses, among the brilliant instrumentals there is a beautiful melody, a distinct leading voice, and a memorable hook that implants its idea in your mind after just a single appearance. The gentle nature of the introduction in “Kronos” makes for a powerful contrast with what follows. It sets an emotional tone that is swiftly blown out of the water and reinvented almost entirely, all the while sweeping you off of your feet. Alex Ayling’s “Kronos” is a refreshing sound of songwriting that is free from societal standards, that showcases creative freedom, and is skillfully composed and thoughtfully structured. Listen to “Kronos” from Alex Ayling here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Alex Ayling! You have such a unique tone to your original music! How long have you been making music? How have you honed your style over time? Thanks for the compliment! I've been making music since I was 12/13. The first band I was in rehearsed in a friend's garage within a cul-de-sac over the weekends and we caused a wealth of noise complaints as we'd annoy all the neighbours! Over time I was in more and more groups performing in different styles like alt-rock and jazz fusion, I also started composing for film, games, and theatre, and more contemporary classical stuff and then... here we are! I'm still doing everything all at once, so I guess any 'originality' just comes out of an eclectic (or just greedy) palette. What inspired you to first begin making music and releasing it to the public? An intense need to be loved, admired and ultimately validated by complete strangers. No, not really. It was a mix of things! I've always loved singer-songwriters and working by myself a lot, arranging for jazz ensembles, scoring for orchestras and writing for bands basically taught me how to do more myself. It was a natural progression into doing my own stuff where I play all the instruments and write lyrics etc. Releasing the noise was just a next step to get it out there instead of leaving it to hide on a laptop making cobwebs and dust. Who has had the biggest influence on your life musically thus far? Can you describe the impact this particular individual has had in terms of your new song “Kronos”? Jeez. I don't know. Miles Davis? Jeff Buckley? Stravinsky? Willow Smith? Tell you what, I'll natter about an odd one because she was far more interesting than I'll ever be: Leonora Carrington. She was a surrealist artist and writer, British but living in Mexico for the majority of her life. She was born a wealthy debutante, had an intense love affair with Max Ernst, and would sometimes unexpectedly strip and stand naked in social gatherings. Once in a restaurant, she covered her bare feet with mustard. If you slept over her house, breakfast in the morning would be an omelet cooked with cuttings of your hair she'd snipped in the night. Her Grandmother even saved her from an asylum in Madrid, arriving to free her in a submarine. Her art is mystical and full of magical animal-like beings. Her stories are about scheming idiots and aggressive cabbages. I guess she's taught me: Fuck it. Be yourself. She also talks about in an interview the fact that artistic talent isn't hereditary, being born 'with it' is utter nonsense - you have to work at it. This isn't talked about enough either. What are some of your ultimate goals as an artist? Are any of these goals currently being put into place/being worked on? A billion dollars! My face on everything everywhere! Godhood!  I mean, I don't know. Who knows? Do I really have a say in any of this? The music industry, or just the arts in general, is so huge and crowded - especially nowadays. Earning a living out of this would be a dream, but really I'm just happy doing it for the sake of doing it. I see so many talented people get down over goals and not getting enough attention, they forget that their life is worth more than the eyes they want staring at them. Obviously an artist wants an audience, but they shouldn't need them. If people like my stuff, great. If not, as I said - we're living in crowded times... there's plenty of other stuff out there for them. It was great having you here on BuzzMusic! Tell us more about what's next for you after this song release? Any shows in the near future? It's great being here! What's next? I'm not sure... I'm just carrying on with things as normal. There are always cups of tea to drink and always more music to write. I'm currently working on a score for a short Horror film and a pitch for a WW2 video game. I'm still composing new songs and looking to begin recording before Christmas. Some gigs here and there coming up in London, but how about LA? I'd certainly like to do some gigs there... (a lot more sun down there I hear...). Instagram #BuzzMusic

Hey Kendyle Paige, Welcome to BuzzMusic! Tell us how was it like growing up in a musically inclined family? Was there ever any pressure for you? Thank you for having me. I wouldn't say my entire family is musically inclined. My parents are big appreciators of all the music. They were always blasting something on our house speakers whenever they were cleaning, cooking, or just working on our house. 80's dance music mainly, and other big names like Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson. They can't play or sing though haha. My Grandfather was in a Doo-Wop group, and his brother, Dave Valentin was a well-known jazz flutist. Those two really inspired me to actually chase the dream. They never pressured me, and honestly advised against it. Always saying I had to have tough skin and be able to take a no, but once they knew I wanted it they were supportive. My entire family is. Tell us about your debut single “Flower”. What was your initial vision for this record? How was it releasing your first song ever? "Flower" was such a surprise. After meeting my producer, Brandon Lee Richardson he asked my guitarist at the time, Jahvel Lewis and I to come to his place and play a few samples for him. We performed "Flower," and it was obvious that was the one Brandon wanted to produce. I pictured it being an Acoustic feeling ballad, but after hearing Brandon's vision for it we knew it could be so much more. We worked on it for about 6 months, and the song just made me feel like a real artist. This song basically summed up everything I was feeling in high school, and home. Seeing the reaction really solidified everything for me, and made me want to keep creating. We recognized you from Fox's hit show "The Four"! How was that experience? Did you take any major lessons from being a participant on that show? Four was interesting. I for sure learned a lot. I was auditioning for TV singing shows for about 8 years until I got my spot on The Four. Definitely not what I expected, but what I needed. I use to think you needed one of those TV shows to make it, and in today's industry that's just not the case. I learned that if everyone around you is a "yes-man" odds are you're in the wrong place, and to always always always follow your gut. I don't regret the experience, but would never do it again. We heard your album “Keep In Mind It May Be Behind You” has been creating a great buzz so far. What’s the theme behind this project? KIMIMBBY was so so so much fun to make. This album was all my juvenile experiences put into an album, and I'm so in love with not only listening to it but performing it. After high school I found myself referencing my past experiences too often, and kind of letting them dictate my future. I just needed to get all of these feelings out on paper, and on to this record so I could move on. I needed to "Keep In Mind" that these experiences that made me who I am are important, but are for sure behind me. Did you stumble upon any major challenges while creating this album? Mind detailing to our readers!? I think the biggest challenge for me was picking what songs to move forward with. Some just flew out of me, and on to the paper. Other songs I had started, and struggled with. Brandon always knew when to say "Let's just move on." Sometimes we just need that. Another thing, you DO NOT need a professional recording studio to make your art. This is something I had always struggled with since I was a minimum wage worker, and never had enough money for studio time. KIMIMBBY was made in Brandon's bedroom, and it's dope. Thank you for sharing Kendyle Paige! What can we expect from you in the upcoming decade? Decade wow. Well, one thing I can say for sure is 2020 will be the start of some exciting releases. Hopefully, you will be hearing some new music, seeing me in some films, billboards, and just being my best self. Thank you for listening! xo twitter.com/kendylepaige/ facebook.com/kendylepaige/ instagram.com/kendylepaige/ #BuzzMusic

Brandon Pisano is an independent artist hailing all the way from Chicago, Illinois. His creativity and talent derive from the discovery of his passion for performing while he attended high school. We took a listen to Brandon Pisano’s single “Happened to be U” and the song immediately captured our attention. It began with a strong melodic introduction from the piano and a striking vocal tone that sent chills up our spine. The song becomes lightly rhythmic with these interesting sound effects on the production, that paints a unique aesthetic for the song. “Happened to be U” continued to surprise us, with a transition at each and every corner. Instead of sticking to one formula, Brandon Pisano tackles multiple in this song, and the result was highly captivating. Brandon Pisano introduced a new element in each transition, instead of carrying on a dull amount of frequencies in this single. Brandon Pisano’s unique creative outlook on music helps his songs transcend into a more memorable experience for his listeners. You can get stuck listening to “Happened to be U”, but you won't find yourself focused on just one arrangement. There are multiple pieces that smoothly manufactures this amazing hit. “Happened to be U” was a spotless masterpiece, and Brandon Pisano could be the Brandon Picasso of music! Listen to "Happened to be U" here. Hey Brandon Pisano, Welcome to BuzzMusic! How was it like growing up in Chicago? In what ways has your upbringing in performing arts influenced your music today? I was actually raised in Chicago suburb, Streamwood, IL. Currently, I live in Chicago. I grew up playing sports in little leagues as a child. I discovered my passion for the performing arts in the middle school choir where I sang in front of people for the very first time. In high school, I began my journey to the theatre. When I took my first steps on the auditorium stage, I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. My formative years certainly influence my music today. Without them, I wouldn’t be able to write my own music and tell my stories in song fashion. Your single “Happened to be U” had a significant amount of transitions and elements. Mind detailing to us the arrangements to this song and how the creative process behind the production went? When I brought this song to my producer, Josh McGehee, I expressed that I wrote it to sound and feel like an anthem. Our minds instantly collaborated into making exactly what I wanted, along with an extra flare from Josh. From triumphant chords to the epic drums in the chorus, there are so many instruments we used to execute my vision of what love can feel like. I wanted it to be a song people can sing their hearts out to on full blast. What was the main theme behind the lyricism in “Happened to be U”? What inspired you to write this single? The main theme is your “first love”. We’ve all either had or still have our first love, or we’re dreaming of that person who will one day come into our lives. Earlier this year, I had my first serious relationship and fell in love for the first time in my life. We are no longer together. Shortly after breaking up, I was inspired to write a song about what he means to me, what I learned in our relationship, and how it changed me. I wanted to take this pain I’ve never felt before and turned it into something beautiful. Did you stumble upon any unique challenges while making “Happened to be U”? Describe! With this song being my debut single, it was quite the learning process. Once you have your final product, there are still so many logistical factors that go into releasing your music on all streaming platforms. I am very lucky and grateful to have friends by my side who specialize in the music business and are willing to help me every step the way. What can we expect from you in 2020 Brandon Pisano? In 2020, you can expect my debut EP. instagram.com/brandonpisano #BuzzMusic

Born in Toronto and raised in the suburbs of Brampton, ON, Canada, Skip Waiters finds his joy in being able to create catalogs of musical artistry reflecting his experiences growing up in the city. As a talented rapper and thought-provoking lyricist, Skip Waiters has previously been featured on BuzzMusic for his debut single “TAMAGOTCHI FREESTYLE” and we were hooked on this artist. Crafting his abilities from the ground up, Waiters taught himself how to produce, write and curate his own sound using original progressions with no samples. Through the years, as he developed as an artist, Waiters made his debut this year and hasn’t looked back. His self-produced, 7-track demo “Myspace” depicts an era when the popular website gave artists a platform to share individual and memorable new music. Skip Waiters aims to take his listeners on a journey of ambition, dedication, and perseverance. From start to finish the entire project presents engaging concepts and innovative lyricism. With beautifully honest track,s like “Moma.”, Skip Waiters proves his versatility and wears his heart on his sleeve. While tracks like “Hit My Line” provide that late-night hip-hop banger. Either way, it’s guaranteed that you’ll be vibing along with Skip Waiters on this demo! Listen to Skip Waiter's music here Welcome back to BuzzMusic Skip Waiters! It’s such a pleasure to be chatting with you again. You seem to be an artist that puts a substantial amount of thought into your lyrics! Who/what has inspired you to be the artist you are today? To be honest,  I was sitting on the passenger side in my mom's whip listening to the radio and I just had a thought that music nowadays sucks, I should just make my own music because I figured I’d only make what I like. Thank you, Steve Jobs, for the iPhone & GarageBand, lol that changed my life. But I grew up listening to artists like N.E.R.D, Kanye, Cudi, Afta-1, and Dilla so I think a lot of my sonics are inspired by people like them. I listen to a lot of sounds, but I would say it definitely started from there. "Hit My Line" is an energizing and refreshing song. Where did you draw inspiration for this particular track? Honestly, I was listening to a lot of Nakel Smith, track 1 on ‘Twothousand Nakteen’ was my shit! I was trying to recreate that energy from my own perspective. “Moma” seems like a deeply personal track. Is vulnerability something your fans can always expect from your music? Can you tell us more about this particular song? Definitely, I can only create from a real place… MoMA was the conclusion to the idea of MySpace, it needed to feel pure & childlike so the lyrics are intentionally repetitive & simple like a child. This is the first song I attempted to sing on, even though that's not my arena, I said fuck it, imperfection is perfect. The chords are nostalgic like a score, almost as if you're taking a trip down memory lane, my mom was my muse she’s a work of art to me, it was easy to create that feeling when thinking about her. We know that you're a lover of integrating a variety of elements into your music. Would you ever incorporate contrasting genres into your music, or do you think it would ruin the type of sound you're attempting to reach? Not at all, I think some of the best music comes from fusing genres that wouldn’t typically go together. It’s a direction I’m heading towards. I’m a child of the Neptunes so it only makes sense lol “Myspace” is a really incredible new record! What was the overall concept of this project? Do you think it has hit your listeners with the impact you intended? Appreciate it! The concept was based on myspace.com, music was more original back in that era, everyone had their own individuality & wasn’t recycling what’s hot for the moment. I discovered Tyler & Cudi from that site… people upload tracks from polished songs to demo’s & it was a vibe. I wanted to give the world my demo. I think it’s a concept that will take more time to understand but the love is definitely more than expected. Thank you so much for chatting with us. If you had to choose one song on the demo to capture who you are as an artist, which song would you choose and why? Well this was just a demo, lets save that question for 2020 lol instagram.com/skipwaiters twitter.com/Skipwaiters facebook.com/SkipWaiters #BuzzMusic

Solo artist, Kyle Mallouk is the visionary behind the alternative rock band, Manny on a Mission. He started writing and producing music in 2005 while attending high school in Mississauga, Ontario. He is no novice to music production and has already released 8 full-length albums. His latest being, “Molly”, a concept album about a toxic relationship steaming from his personal life. As many of you may recognize this relates to his earlier first demo, “Molly, I miss you”. Although many are curious, we do not know who the real Molly is. Kyle’s many musical influences include; Third eye blind, Augustana, Blink 182, Nada Surf, Hey Rosetta and Ryan Adams. You can especially feel these artists impact in his introduction and the first song on the album, “Picture of Madness”. He cleverly introduces us to Molly through her answering machine. Pouring his sorrow out, “I’m locking in his state”. The addition of the piano adds to the emotional impact of the song. Later followed by his cries of “I don’t know where you are”. The ballet and acoustics work in perfect harmony to highlight Kyle’s indie style. “Accidental Overdose” starts as harsh as the title would suggest with a real head banding beginning. His anger portrays how he won’t let her drag him down. He expresses, “how fuck are you now? We’ve run ourselves straight into the ground”. Nothing sounds more toxic that the lyrics Kyle belts out. “Dressed to Kill”, builds on how Molly “builds him up to only bring him down”. Although disappointed in his partner this track has a more mellow rhythmic beat. Who couldn’t hate Molly more in Kyle’s description of her betrayal featured in “Molly”. “You speak in code to hide your lies”...“ominous shadows surround her”... “she’s sleeping with all my best friends”. He draws on the disgust we feel from current/ ex-partners. Listening to this reminds me and makes me reanalyze my previous relationships. “Corrupt me”, continues to play on the vicious cycle of unhealthy relationships. Molly “lives to abduct me, to crave me, corrupt me”.  You feel empathy in his words, “love is assisted suicide”, evoking emotions all too true to any who have fallen for the wrong person. In contrast to his first 5 songs, “Over My Dead Body” and “Love is Violent” start off mellow and build to express further reasons why love can be dangerous. Don’t let this fool you as Kyle goes on the describe Molly leaving him for another guy. “Her love is violent and splits me open”. My personal favorite and, the perfect way to end the album with, “Love You to Death”. It nicely summarizes how action can’t be forgotten and we mourn Molly’s death. For reasons, unknown she couldn’t “get ahold of her”. What was interesting to experience throughout this album was the story that Kyle so beautifully paints. Starting with the pain is feels for loving Molly and ending with a new pain in the mourning of her death. Each track has its own story to tell and expresses an alternative view of love. Listen to "Molly" here. Hi Kyle, thanks for being on BuzzMusic. Your newest album “Molly” presents a new emotional side to love. Can you explain the inspiration for this album? I definitely wanted to write something that was a darker viewpoint of love. People can love each other but treat each other terribly and be really toxic to each other. Some of my darkest days were in high school and I thought the best way to get inspiration for what I was writing was to go back into that headspace. I took from experiences, relationships of all kinds and just dark moments and applied them to this one relationship that carried the narrative of the entire album. I also really wanted to make sure it was clear that this was a story of one relationship between an individual and this girl, Molly. I wanted to break away from the norm where people write a collection of love songs that could be about anybody. When you hear what I’m saying on this album you know exactly who I’m talking about. How does this album relate to your first demo “Molly, I miss you”? And if we can ask, who is the real Molly? When I did the first Molly demo that was like 15 years ago and I was really just learning how to write music and be a musician. I actually cringe listening to that old material because I knew exactly what I was trying to accomplish but I just failed miserably. But I always knew the concept was something I wanted to do again one day. Now that so many years have passed and I’ve figured out my sound and released a lot more polished material I just felt like it was the right time to try to write about it again. People ask me all the time who is Molly? And I’ve given so many different answers because I didn’t want to give the real answer. I love just taking all these different inspirations, events, and experiences and applying them to this one person. In many ways, Molly is purely fictions and in some ways, she’s not but she’s definitely not one person. I truly try not to give away to much about what I’m writing about because I love letting people come to their own conclusions on what my songs are about. If a song means something to you and then I tell you “no dude, your way off that’s not what I was saying at all” that song might mean less to you at that point. So I try to avoid that so if someone is like “ I love that song it reminded me of this” I usually just say “that’s awesome if that’s what you think it means then that's what it means”. Your music provides a beautiful combination of indie, folk, and alternative rock. Do you see yourself incorporating any other genres into your music albumin? Why or why not? Absolutely. I don’t think any of my albums sound a lot alike. I mean you can tell it’s me but I like to try new things all the time. Manny on a Mission was always meant to be rock music but I love all music and I try my best to keep moving forward and try new things whenever I can. I’d love to make an album that’s all 80s sounding music. I don’t know if that will ever happen but I think it would be fun. Which song has been the most challenging for you to create and why? From a technical standpoint “dressed to kill” was exhausting. I created so many different versions of that song and was never happy with it. I knew I liked the idea of it but finding the right way to pull everything together took way longer than any other song. From a lyrical standpoint “May 2004” was difficult because it’s the one song that probably is the most relatable to my real life. Going into that headspace to write that was hard but I’m happy with how it turned out. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. Being a solo artist do you see yourself in the future by collaborating with others? Of course! I have done collaborations in the past. I have a friend who is a hip hop artist and we did a song together quite a few years ago. I’ve also played in different bands over the years so nothing is off the table. I don’t think I would ever let anyone in to be a part of Manny on a Mission when it comes to the writing and recording process though. A one-off collaboration is one thing but I like the freedom of expressing myself in the way I want to without having to take other people's opinions into consideration. I know that sounds bad but this is such a personal thing for me and I like to keep it that way. Thank you for having me! facebook.com/mannyonamisson #BuzzMusic

Animals for Hands is an indie rock/psych-pop band who calls Austin, Texas home. This 5-piece group recently released their EP "Painted Lady" this past August via Spotify. "Walking on the Beach" is a groovy, chill song accompanied by a psychedelic animated music video. This track emanates beachy vibes with a message focused on mental health. Animals for Hands wrote the song with inspiration from the struggles of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, in hopes of it reaching and helping others to find comfort with their own struggles. You can definitely hear that message in the lyrics. The words produce imagery of not having control over your own thoughts and emotions, providing depth and meaning to the song. Combined with funky melodies, "Walking on the Beach" results in a groovy, jazzy tune to let your inner battles drift away. It is a feel-good song that provides an outlet and hope for those who are struggling, and an enjoyable listening experience all around. The ambiance of the song creates a Woodstock era familiarity while incorporating a modern spin. The instrumentation blends together well showing the strength of the production. All in all, Animals for Hands have achieved intoxicating sounds through the simplicity and power of a good song. We can’t wait to hear what Animals for Hands comes out with next! instagram.com/animalsforhands #BuzzMusic

Notche is an experienced music producer and singer/songwriter making waves in the music industry. His upbringing ranged from Montreal, New York, to Denver, which gives Notche a diverse quality to his sound. Through his music, Notche aims to deliver some sort of message to the listener. Whether that message is love, violence, hope, or faith, he always wants to create relatable content for his fanbase. Speaking of Notche’s fans, his new self-titled EP that released in September has gained over 500k streams on Spotify alone. The project delivers 8 original songs from the artist, including my personal favorite “Which One 2 Luv”, I’m calling it now that this will be the next club anthem going into 2020. Notche is driven and ambitious and never shows signs of slowing down. The songs laid out on his new EP prove that Notche poured his heart and soul into this release. Along with being an incredible solo artist, Notche has had the opportunity to produce for top musicians, including Denver's own hip-hop star Trev Rich which allowed him to take his creativity to the next level. He’s definitely leaving his mark on the industry and we’re always looking out for more new music from Notche! Check out Notche’s most recent music here. Welcome back to BuzzMusic Notche! Congratulations on the release of your self-titled EP, how has it been received by your fanbase? To be honest, I’m truly overwhelmed by how people are reacting to my music. I’ve received phone calls and video clips of people playing my music from all over the world. I’m truly thankful. Who has had the biggest influence on your life musically thus far? Can you describe the impact this particular individual has had in terms of your song “I’m Blessed”? The influence comes from everywhere. Gospel, Afro beats to Hip hop. Prior to working on my project, I was listening to a lot of Rico Love which doesn’t really reflect in my music because I wanted to showcase more of my own work. I’m blessed was more inspired by my actual life. I’ve finally reached a point where I could appreciate my blessings and bless others. What are some of your ultimate goals as an artist? Are any of these goals currently being put into place/being worked on? I would like my music to reach bigger markets and playlists. I want my music to play on the radio regularly. Getting on the billboard is a big goal of mine. I actually always wanted to have the top 5 songs on the billboard. One day it will happen. We absolutely love your latest release! What predominant message was integrated into your Notche EP? Can you tell us more about the concept as a whole? Thank you for loving my project! It means a lot to me. Prior to my dropping “Notche” I was working to find my own sound. My little Chanel was my biggest critic but once I was able to convince her, I knew the world would love it also. The EP was supposed to be released in the summer, I wanted to drop Baecation music lol I created my own genre which I call CCT Congolese Caribbean Trap. You seem to be an artist that puts more thought into their lyrics than most. What can you tell us about the lyrical depth within “Expired”? Expired! I wrote this song 2 hours before The great Nipsey was pronounced dead. I will always remember this record. Expired is really about my past relationships, we all have that one person that doesn’t believe that we are over them, they always try to find a way back.  Sometimes you just have to tell them that they are expired lol Thank you so much for talking with us about your new EP and creative process. Can you describe how your performances feel? My performance is very animated, I put it all on the stage. I want people to feel how I felt when I recorded the songs. Do you enjoy live shows, or do you prefer the actual songwriting process? Also, any live shows coming up in the near future? I preferred the songwriting process. Coming up with different melodies and sounds is my favorite part. We are currently working on joining a few Afro beats artists on tour. AfroB is going on tour soon so we will be joining him. instagram.com/notche_ twitter.com/hollywoodnite #BuzzMusic

Rap music has become a personal favorite genre of mine due to how real it can get. For Young Bail, he represents this idea to its fullest extent with his authentic album titled “Sincerely Yours”. This project begins with “Nightmares” and this song touched and moved us as listeners. The melodic beat that created this emotional aesthetic served as a good base for Young Bail to passionately deliver his raw lyrics that not only told his story but even served as a relatable vibe for many many individuals. It served as a great opener and gave us an insight into what this album could potentially have in store for us. “Nights” felt like a continued on a single from “Nightmares” with a different vibe in the production. However, you can really feel the passion and hunger in Young Bail’s lyrics and delivery in both songs. “Lil Bit” was super dope. It was a rap ballad about a girl that has Young Bail’s attention and he’s enjoying her vibe. The reason why I like this song a lot was the storytelling aspect to it along with a catchy hook. Young Bail shows a lot of versatility with the next song “Problem” featuring Kevin K. “Problem” is a song that I can hear on the radios due to the marketability it contains. The super cool autotune in the hook with the rhythmic beat will make this song a great party jam to vibe with. “Sick” and “Top Floor” both went HARD! These songs showed off Young Bail’s aggression and the way he’s able to go bar to bar with a tough delivery. After going hard on the beats, Young Bail switches it up with “Possible”. “Possible” was really memorable for me because it had a nice blend between going hard but keeping the vibe more sentimental. Young Bail had a strong emotional conviction while delivering the lyrics with a punch. “Possible” is a song that touches you due to how real and raw the lyrics were. Young Bail closes the album with “Games” and the lyrics behind this song gave off strong themes of heartbreak, distrust, and love. In fact, after listening to each song of “Sincerely Yours,” I was able to grab a hint at what the theme of this album could be. Each song was so authentically written, showing vulnerability, and remaining true to the thoughts and feelings of Young Bail. his songwriting approach reminds me of the lyrical greats like J.cole with a raspy vocal tone that’s similar to Rick Ross and Jeezy. Young Bail amazed and impressed us with his true lyrical ability and the way he was able to correctly arranged an album filled with purity and versatility. You can listen to the flawlessly executed album, “Sincerely Yours” here! Welcome to Buzzmusic Young Bail! How was it growing up in South Carolina? In what ways has your environment influenced your music? Well I’m Originally From New Brunswick New Jersey But Moving to South Carolina was a Culture Shock at first due to the difference in environment Both places Influenced me the same way I have records that are 808 Southern sound Songs like Sick But then I also have records that are just bars or songs with messages that have an east coast flow/feel to it. Let’s talk about this amazing album “Sincerely Yours”. What was the major theme behind this project? What inspired you to create this? What’s the reasoning behind the name? The Theme Behind it was just number one Dedicated it to those who have supported me throughout this journey of me creating music I’ve been taking music seriously since 2011-12 so it’s been a roller coaster ride of a journey definitely. My inspiration for the project was just the ups & downs that I went through just to even reach some of the smallest goals. The reasoning behind the name, To be honest, it was just a dope title. We noticed a lot of emotional conviction in songs like “Games” and “Possible”. In what ways were you able to personally relate to your lyrics in both of these songs? Well for a song like possible again just trying to tell the listeners that as long as you stay focused on your goals You can achieve whatever is out there for you just keep a positive attitude & stay focused & the inspiration behind the song games as I had recently gone through a bad breakup but the record, in particular, isn’t made for anyone it just so happens the relationship I was in folded right around the time I made the record I get a lot of good feedback from that record too. Did you stumble upon any challenges in the making of this album? Can you detail how you overcame them? Well, The Only Challenge Was Just taking my time with the project & figuring out what records would fit the project entirely that’s really it. Thank you for sharing! Which song on “Sincerely Yours” would you consider your favorite and why Young Bail? My favorite song well I have two one would have to be Games Just Because of the emotional attachment the record has to my real-life The other is nightmares for the same reasons growing up in certain environments with a certain crowd of people can change your ways of thinking the things you go through shape your character & the name young bail actually came from my cousin he gave me the name I just took it & ran with it the name stands for being an intellectual leader. instagram.com/youngbail28 twitter.com/youngbail28 #BuzzMusic

Welcome to BuzzMusic JADN! Knowing you record most of your music in your bedroom, do you stumble upon any major challenges or obstacles? Do you prefer the bedroom setting as opposed to a major studio? Why or Why not? Thanks for having us! We so enjoy producing in our bedroom more than anything. We love being able to take our time with the recording process, making our own creative and production decisions that are true to us. As far as a setback, maybe not having as much of the big expensive gear or properly isolated rooms. You gotta love a good professional studio! All of us have had some experience either engineering or recording in a true studio, and we may or may not be planning on recording some of the next albums in one... You've been killing it at various venues around NYC! What's your favorite element when it comes to performing and why? Do you have any pre-performance rituals? We love the energy of a live set. Hearing your music fill the room and the crowd singing it back...it’s the greatest feeling. I also think what helps us to perform better is having proper space on stage to really rock n roll. Some venues in the city can be a bit....crammed, especially for 5 people. David swears he’s better when he has space to dance and jump around. As far as a pre-performance ritual, sometimes we light candles, sit in a circle and play paddy cake. You just released your debut album "City Skies", how exciting! What was the major theme behind this project? Musically, the album was based around this instrumental song David had written in early 2017. That song turned into the title track “City Skies”, the first song on the album. Later we wrote “Just Like That” which really started to define a sound for the band. The album is ultimately about finding love in a big city, learning things about life and yourself, losing that love, and figuring out how to move on. Which song off "City Skies" do you feel best represents the album's theme and why? We think the track “Be Alright (Manhattan)” really expresses the overall pulse of the album and the tension that exists in each song of infatuation, heartbreak, and forgetting. Thank you for sharing with us JADN! What can we expect from you in 2020? Thank you for having us! There are already many more songs in the making, and we’re planning more shows throughout the East coast...maybe a tour somewhere down the line. Follow us on our socials to keep up with us! And thanks for listening! Listen to JADN's recent track "She's So Cool" here. facebook.com/thisisjadn instagram.com/thisisjadn twitter.com/thisisjadn #BuzzMusic

Destinie Lynn is a multi-talented and diverse singer-songwriter from the City of Angels, Los Angeles. Destinie Lynn released her single titled “Warm Sugar” which begins with a soft melodic acoustic guitar that correlates well with Destinie’s poignant voice that’s rich in texture. Destinie Lynn’s voice is classic. It reminds me of a lot of the early 50s with her vintage style and texturized tone. I sensed a lot of blues elements in the instrumentation. Destinie's music works within the American roots tradition, or what she affectionately refers to as "porch music" taking influences from the Delta Blues, Indie Folk, and Americana. “Warm Sugar” fuses together elemental genres of not only Blues but Jazz as well. The way she delivers her voice in “Warm Sugar” felt so smooth that it seemed almost effortless. Destinie Lynn’s “Warm Sugar” is the kind of song you can catch a “feel good” vibe from. It’s traditional, simple, yet highly exquisite. Destinie writes soulful, often haunting songs that dive fearlessly into love, loss, and mortality; songs that highlight the daily struggles of the soul. You can listen to the grainy but colorful “Warm Sugar” here. Hey Destinie Lynn, Welcome to Buzzmusic! Tell us a little bit about your upbringing. How was it growing up in the Los Angeles scene? Thank you for having me! I was born in LA to a large extended family and spent my early childhood here before my family relocated to the Inland Empire, so I didn’t actually get a chance to grow up in the LA scene. I just recently moved back after spending the past 8 years in San Diego. In the back of my mind I always knew I’d end up back in LA at some point to be near the music scene. It’s funny because I was super focused on academics growing up, but something in me knew that music would end up being my life. I’ve heard other musicians say that if you can be happy doing anything else besides music, you should do that instead. I heeded that advice for a long time and really tried to be happy doing other things but it always ended up coming back to the music; it’s my life source and I’ve fully embraced that now. What initially influenced your unique traditional sound and style of music? American roots music has always felt like home for me. Growing up my grandfather always played old blues records in the garage before work and on the weekends and I fell in love with that sound at a really early age. I was lucky enough to be exposed to a variety of good music early on, but when I’m creating I always ask myself “What does this feeling/experience sound like translated into music?” For me that sound is usually tied in some way to traditional roots music whether it’s taking influences from blues, folk, gospel, country, or Americana, it’s all branches of the same tree. How would you describe your songwriting approach to “Warm Sugar”? The lyrics seem to be highly poetic. The lyrics are kind of poetic and I think it’s because the song is meant to be very sensory and not necessarily literal. For me there’s more freedom in writing when I’m not trying to be strictly narrative. The listener can kind of read between the lines and interpret the lyrics in a way that makes sense/feels good to them. Warm Sugar took a couple of weeks to nail down because I was trying to encapsulate a time in my life when on one hand, I had just shifted my entire life focus, I was broke, and I was out in the real world on my own, but on the other hand I was free to pursue my life’s passion and it was really difficult to try to convey what that felt like. I’m a sugar fiend so I associate sugar and sweets with all things wonderful, and when I asked myself what that time felt like “warm sugar” just felt spot on, so I built the song around that idea. What were some obstacles you had to overcome when creating “Warm Sugar”? I think my biggest obstacle in creating "Warm Sugar" was putting the lyrical puzzle pieces together in a way that felt like it created a complete picture. It also took me a while to be ok with the fact that the lyrics were a little abstract. It’s a 1, 4, 5 blues so I didn’t even really have to think about the composition, but lyrically it wasn’t straight forward story telling and it took me a while to be ok with that. It’s a really simple song structurally even in terms of the instrumentation, just guitar and harmonica. All the complexity is in the lyrics. What’s next for you Destinie Lynn? I’ll be releasing an EP this winter called “The Devil and The Deep Sea” which I’m super excited about. I’m a sucker for sad but beautiful moody songs, and the EP will feature a lot of that. I’m looking forward to releasing and promoting that and hopefully performing at a venue near you! facebook.com/Destinie-Lynn instagram.com/destinielynnmusic/ #BuzzMusic