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Tuexday, is an emerging alternative artist, songwriter and recording engineer fom right here in Los Angeles. Growing up in the 90's and early 2000's, Tuexday was heavily influenced by artists like Interpol, Oasis, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Third Eye Blind, but has since incorporated elements of pop and electronic music into his songwriting and production. His music is inspired by personal relationships, heartbreak, and the journey to becoming a successful artist in this new-age of music. “Dance Alone” is an experimental track unlike anything we’ve ever heard before. Tuexday expertly fuses everything from alternative light rock to old school hip-hop. His flawless verses bounce perfectly over the catchy melody and toe-tapping riffs. Don’t let the upbeat and groovy hit fool you, the lyrics are intensely melancholic and emotional. Tuexday has the admirable ability of becoming extremely vulnerable through his lyrics and putting them on display to form unbreakable connections with his fans. Tuexday’s sound is a part of a refreshing new wave in the alternative genre, and as his audience grows, so does his musical creativity and penmanship. We can’t wait to see what he delivers next! Check out “Dance Alone” here and read more below in our exclusive interview! Hi Tuexday! Can you start by introducing yourself and telling us more about your launch into music? Of course. My name is Tuexday, I’m an alternative artist currently residing in Los Angeles.  I’ve been a songwriter for a few years now for various genres of music. Recently I decided to start releasing my own brand of alternative rock.  So far, the response to it has been awesome. “Dance Alone” is such an authentic track! How did you come up with it? I was in my home studio just vibing to the beat and started dancing. I was by myself so I just thought “who cares if I dance alone, I’m having fun”. The concept kind of grew from there. I wanted to make something super upbeat and fun but with lyrics that kind of told a story. Who are your top three musical influences? Kid Cudi, Interpol, and anything 80s and 90s. How do you feel about today’s mainstream music? What makes you stand out? Today’s mainstream music is good. There seems to be a return to innocence and having fun. Thats what I love about it. I think the biggest thing that makes me stand out is I was pretty much raised on hip-hop music, so my background and image is urban. Alternative music has always been apart of my life but I wasn’t able to really appreciate it until I was able to become more cultured.  So when someone sees me, from first glance they may think I make urban music but nope! What’s next for Tuexday? Right now I’m focusing on building a nice fan base and getting my music out there.  I have a few songs that will be releasing on the major platforms. Videos are being planned as well. But basically, i’m trying to take over L.A. Connect with Tuexday on social media www.instagram.com/yotuexday www.twitter.com/yotuexday

Born in Trinidad but raised in Brooklyn, indie rapper and talented lyricist Azazel is making waves in the music industry. The New York emcee that needs no introduction, Azazel lets his music and work in the booth do the talking for him. The marine veteran fuses his passion for music and talented artistry to create unique tracks that listeners from all walks of life can enjoy. Azazel’s latest release “Armageddon” boasts the grit of a Brooklyn raised veteran, while remaining contemporary and hard-hitting. The intense banger “Armageddon” showcases Azazel’s gifted songwriting ability and flawless flow. The song exudes Azazel’s confidence in the most effortless way. I love the fusion of experimental trap sounds that add a unique swagger to this dope track. “Armageddon” is a track that proves Azazel fully throws himself into everything he curates. The emotion and soul behind his vocals come blasting through the speakers. Azazel uses music as an outlet for what he’s been through and it’s presented in the most raw and artistic way. Give a strong nod to the power of his music and make sure you keep up with Azazel and his future releases! Check out “Armageddon” here and read more below in our exclusive interview! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Can you start by telling us more about how you got started making music? I started making music as a way to cope with the stresses of war while in a combat zone. My comrades encouraged me to continue because they knew it would help with my PTSD. I would of never been able to start to grow and build my sound my sound without my platoon. How did you come up with this stage name? I first heard the word Azazel in a movie called “Fallen” with Denzil Washington. Azazel was a character in this movie, a supernatural entity that could transfer their consciousness by touch. In other words move from person to person just by touching that person. I thought to myself that would be great if I could do that with my music, touch people in a spiritual way that they could feel what I feel. What’s the meaning behind your track “Armageddon”? Armageddon initially started off as a challenge, my best friend challenged me to make a unique song. When I asked him what do you mean, he replied;”I want you to make a song using as many words that start with the letter U”. He had picked damn near the hardest letter to work with, but I accepted the challenge. If you listen carefully to the track you can hear over ninety different words that start with the letter U. Later the track turned into something so much more, I talk about a wide range of topics while still keeping true to the challenge. What emotions do you have to channel when creating your music? I think about all my brothers in arms that have fallen and did not have a chance to live out life the way they wanted to. What’s next for you and your career? I plan to release my first ep on all digital platforms, shoot a video to put it on worldstar, and I’m currently working on getting an article write up in XXL Magazine. Connect with Azazel on social media www.instagram.com/azazelthevet www.twitter.com/azazel718

Brae Leni has solidified himself as more than just a singer, the man of many hats writes lyrics, produces beats, and runs a recording studio. With an impressive repertoire under his belt already, Brae Leni is consistently releasing new track equiped with raw vibes and pure soul. The 27 year old from Little Rock, Arkansas is a self-proclaimed music magnet. Whether singing at a wedding, DJ’ing at a party, or rocking out at one of his live concerts you know what you are going to get, energy, passion and entertainment. Soulful and smooth, Brae Leni’s latest track “Easy on ‘Em” features an eclectic and experimental fusion of sounds. Brae Leni gracefully mixes old school flare with a contemporary new wave vibe to create a sultry and addicting new track. His well known vocals work so well on track that focuses on desire and beauty. “Easy on ‘Em” is  a refreshing new track that’s layered with elements of soul and adds a vibrant new wave sound to Brae Leni’s already impressive repertoire. The powerful energy he exudes is contagious and we can’t get enough! Check out “Easy on ‘Em” here! Connect with Brae Leni on social media www.instagram.com/BraeLeni

Born and raised in South Korea and now living in her new home in Los Angeles, CA. Jenny J Nam is an award-winning composer, songwriter, pianist for multi-genres and music producer. We took a listen to “Noho (North Hollywood)” which seems to be inspired by the location of the city itself and we were stunned! The production was funky with a rhythmic danceable element floating behind the invigorating synths. The multitude of dimensions Noho has ranged from different genres of music fused into one hit. There’s no specific sound we can use to describe this record other than a spectacular combination and product of pure intelligence from an artist who knows the true meaning behind artistic creation. “Noho” was one step ahead with every new element that was provided to us. I loved the journey Jenny takes you on as a listener through twists and turns with each corner of the song. You can’t get enough of this unpredictable record that will have you dancing and grooving uncontrollably! Listen to “Noho (North Hollywood)” here. Connect with Jenny J Nam www.instagram.com/jennyjnam www.twitter.com/jenny_j_nam

BrYonge is a talented rapper and lyricist from Toronto, Canada making waves in the music industry. After releasing his debut tape My 2¢, BrYonge didn't stop his creative process. Only 6 months later, he has dropped a new full-length project. Now it's time for “Fresh For No Reason”, a mixtape featuring 10 new tracks. The first track featured on the album is “Up At Night” and it can only be described as haunting lyrical excellence. BrYonge comes equipped with flawless bars and a hard-hitting delivery. The heavy bass, slight undertones of synths and soft piano presence set this track apart in today’s industry. BrYonge curates a spooky vibe while keeping the overall track a contemporary hip-hop hit. His retrospective track “Up At Night” allows his listeners to relate with BrYonge on a deeper level, therefore establishing a solidified foundation for connection with his fans. Overall we love the intro track “Up At Night”, I highly recommend you check out this track and the other 9 tracks on “Fresh For No Reason.” Listen to “Up At Night” here and keep scrolling for our interview with BrYonge. Welcome to BuzzMusic, BrYonge! Can you start by introducing yourself to our readers? How did you create your stage name? What's up y'all I'm BrYonge da only one aka BrYsolo aka YoBi aka Fresh For No Reason. I write songs because sometimes I'm not able to express myself I want but the music allows me to be creative with my expressions. My name came about when i was working at Lids  downtown Toronto at the Eaton Centre (Yonge & Dundas). I was stuck between 2 or 3 names at the time the other one was Princesco. So I asked all my co workers and even the customers which name they liked better. BrY is the first part of my govey Brian & Yonge is because i always worked downtown on Yonge working in the Eatons in all also Yonge Street is one of the longest streets so to me it symbolized longevity. When you say it together it sounds like Brian just with a twist like a caribean person saying it with an accent. How did you get started in the music industry? I guess when you enjoy something so much you fall into inevitable places. What’s your track “Up At Night” all about? Up At Night is about reflecting. I feel on this record I'm talking to my dreams, my problems and my current state. I really want to go somewhere be somebody but they're are obstacles. And this song is gearing me up for what I'm about to do and where I'm about to go What can listeners expect from your album “Fresh For No Reason”? Each song explores a different creative direct, tapping into different influences and ideas. Its the freshest shit you heard in a long time. No doubt music you can take with you, smoke too chill too provokes thought What’s next for you through 2019? I feel like times flying and I'm flying with it. I'm going to continue to work on my craft, create a business and tour hopefully. I want to gain new experiences after touring Europe last year I've been wanting to see more of the world. Keep up with BrYonge: www.instagram.com/freshfornoreason #BuzzMusic

Up-and-coming young artist Aja9 is making her way through the music scene, youth intact. We love the vivacious atmosphere she sets for her listeners as an artist, and she doubtlessly uses her more youthful side to add to the essence of her music. Aja9 begins a new chapter with her music, and giving some of her new creations a listen, we knew that her music is the type to bring both sincerity and elation to listeners. Aja9's latest single "Limbo" is undoubtedly the next hot summer track. When we first gave a listen to "Limbo" we automatically felt that feel-good vibe that washes over you. Aja9 makes an intricate use of her vocal delivery in order to manufacture various emotions throughout the song. Aja9 is soft and powerful simultaneously! With an intriguing tone, Aja9 creates a bubbly and powerful presence throughout "Limbo" that is addicting. Aja9 curates that addicting environment for her music, where all you want to do as a listener is put this song on repeat. "Limbo" will definitely have you feeling surged with energy and positivity! Be sure to check out Aja9's latest single "Limbo" here and the new music video down below! Keep up with Aja9 through social media! www.instagram.com/aja9 #BuzzMusic

E1SA, a.k.a. Eileen Torres began singing before she could ride a bike and quickly discovered her lifelong passion, one that has led to performing, recording and creating original music. E1SA has worked with countless SoCal hip-hop artists and fronted the soulful collective Children of the Sun where she wrote 11 out of the 12 songs on the bands album. Taking a step back from music to focus on family, E1SA re-emerged in 2018 with the release of her single with D-Felic “Magical”. D-Felic has been making music his entire life! He’s been DJ’ing and live performing for more than 2 decades. After releasing his debut album in 2010, his solo career took flight and has released music on various EPs, including releases on labels like Tru Thoughts and Deeplomatic Recordings. With many original songs and remixes of many artists, D-Felic is a self-made, veteren artist. Explosive collaboration of E1SA and D-Felic curates ambient hip-hop excellence in their latest “Think Twice”. Layers of smooth musical arrangements by D-Felic prove his years experience. The finely-calibrated sound fused with E1SA’s powerful vocals is mesmerizing. “Think Twice” is a confidence anthem that focuses on empowerment and questioning someone's decision to walk away. Her angelic vocal tone demands to be heard while the heavy yet sultry melody takes hold of the listener. The ups and downs of “Think Twice” are a welcome and the lyrics weave through storytelling elements of this retrospective track. We love this chill summer jam and we hope we see more collaborations from E1SA and D-Felic! Check out “Think Twice” here and read more below in our exclusive interview! Welcome to BuzzMusic E1SA and D-Felic! How did you two meet and decide to make music together? We connected by way of mutual music friends. D-Felic hit me up and I googled him to see if he was truly about his music and peeped his Soundcloud. He sent me some open tracks which I vibed to and started writing instantly. What’s the meaning behind your track “Think Twice”? What was the writing process like? It was inspired by someone who urked me. A pet peeve of mine are people who feel entitled. They demand your time and energy without providing any sort of value, they look out for themselves, not you; takers, not givers... and how if they flex on you this way, it will change the trajectory of your relationship. This song isn't written in a standard format, which I like. I moreoften tend to think of my melodies in phrases rather than stories as a whole so it came easy to me. What are some challenges you faced while creating “Think Twice”? How did you overcome those challenges? I recorded my initial ideas on my iphone and uploaded them to Dropbox so D-Felic could place it within the track and see how it fits. Since we live on different continents, this has been the method that has worked great for us. I went to the studio in LA and recorded everything over so he'd have a clean version. But when he pieced the new recordings together, we noticed it didn't quite capture the authenticity of my initial mood. So we ended up using the demos for the track. Sometimes the organic sound is better than being precise and it worked well, given the spacey landscape of the song. Can we expect to see more collaborations in the future? Yes. This is our 2nd single and plan to work on more music and eventually release an ep. Whats next for you both? Aside from working on music together, we are individually working on seperate projects. I have some songs recorded for my solo ep that I look forward to releasing soon and D-Felic has collaborations with other artists coming out as well. Connect with E1SA and D-Felic on social media www.instagram.com/the1eisa www.instagram.com/dfelic #BuzzMusic

Kimberly Knighton is a singer/songwriter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Influenced by legends like Carole King, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Sara Bareilles, Norah Jones and Adele, Kimberly has developed her own, authentic pop/soul sound. Kimberly Knighton has also spent time in Nashville and released 3 studio records since her debut in 2011. Her next EP entitled "Worth the Weight" will release in August 2019. “Fade Away” is a heart-felt and soulful love ballad, the single comes equipped with Kimberly’s notable pop and contemporary soul fusion. Her angelic vocals weave the listener through a  retrospective look as her complicated love. The track “Fade Away” focuses on the struggles of losing yourself within a toxic relationship, regardless of what the heart feels. Although the subject matter is heavy, Kimberly Knighton keeps things light and groovy through her funky riffs, pummeling vocals, and catchy melodies. The rhythmic texture fuses brilliantly with her powerful, meaningful vocals. The empowering track is definitely being added to our playlists and we highly recommend you do the same! Don’t miss the brand new music video for “Fade Away”, out now. Check out “Fade Away” here and read more below in our exclusive interview with Kimberly Knighton. Hi Kimberly! Welcome to BuzzMusic! How did you get started as a singer/songwriter? I’ve been coming up with little ditties on the piano since I was about 8, but I first started seriously writing when I was 14. It was shortly after the events of 9/11 when I was inspired to write a song called “Patriot” which I later recorded on my first record. I’d always dabbled in piano, playing by ear, but I eventually taught myself after a few failed attempts at lessons. I remember spending hours in my basement after school writing and recording my songs in GarageBand. I knew I’d found something I would never give up. I decided to pursue singing and songwriting in college, then I did the Nashville thing for a while, playing out and writing. How do you draw inspiration from your various musical influences? My all-time favorite artists and songwriters definitely show up in my music. I love the classic style of songwriting like the Beatles, Carole King, and Billy Joel used to write. I try to bring out the essence of those types of songs: really simple ideas and melodies. I like using more jazz chords and most would say I have an old soul when it comes to my style. I feel like I mostly resonate with some of today’s singer/songwriters like Norah Jones and Sara Bareilles in this way. My voice is influenced by women like Whitney Houston and Celine Dion—the 90s powerhouses I grew up with. I love the fullness and power from Whitney and the dynamic, piercing sound of Celine. I also like to use the softer, breathier side of my voice and I would say that’s been strongly influenced by Norah Jones and Joy Williams. Tell us more about the lyrics in “Fade Away”! What emotions did you have to channel while creating this song? “Fade Away” was actually inspired by a friend of mine. She talked to me about feeling like she was losing a part of herself to be with her partner and how difficult that was to reconcile as a strong and independent woman. This really resonated with me, so I knew it was a song I needed to write. I was trying to channel the emotions surrounding resilience and bravery to hopefully inspire others to do what it takes to meet their needs and leave if they need to leave. What’s your favorite lyric in “Fade Away”? Why? My favorite lyric is in the chorus where it says “If keeping you means losing me, that’s someone I could never be...” This woman would rather leave her toxic situation than not be able to recognize herself, which, I think, is a very brave thing to do. What can your fans expect from your much anticipated EP “Worth The Weight”, this August? Worth the Weight is probably the most unique project I’ve ever done. It feels the most brave and exciting. It’s my strongest songwriting and my favorite production. I think because these songs are all coming from very recent and heartfelt experiences, I was able to really see myself in every song and put my all into it. The past couple years I’ve worked on discovering the tough and heavy parts of myself and these songs reflect how I’ve learned to deal with those. The record is about patience and love and fear and optimism and all of the things we feel in between. Really, it’s just about me figuring out how to finally function as an adult and manage my unruly brain, haha. I’ve called this project a “vulnerability hangover” and honestly, that feels like the most accurate description. I resonate the most with albums that are raw and honest, so that’s what I’m offering to my fans with this EP. Connect with Kimberly Knighton on social media www.instagram.com/kimberlyknightonmusic

The Official T.N.T is a hip-hop collective comprised of 3 artists, T-zar The Tyrant, Nonymous, and TC 100. The three men all come from diverse backgrounds, each with there own heavy set of struggle and real life experiences. They have all found a way to turn their trials and tribulations into learning experiences. Formed in November 2018, the hip-hop trio’s message is to keep pursuing, keep grinding, and to keep your head up, NO MATTER WHAT. Life never waits for anyone, so regardless of your situation, shyness, feelings, wrong doings, or past experiences, keep going, always. The Official T.N.T. is here to make a better life for their families and future generations. “Whoa” is a dope and confident track that was released January 2019. We love the heavy bass that transitions into a rhythmic and hypnotic beat. The verses are finely-tuned and explosive, T.N.T. weaves through verses of confidence and empowerment. We love to hear about the come up and T.N.T. puts real lyrics over hot beats and we can’t get enough. T-zar The Tyrant, Nonymous and TC 100 have an undeniable chemistry that comes blasting through the speakers. Their connection through their past and their similar talents have brought them together for a reason, we love he tracks they put out as an outlet for their emotive journey. We can’t wait to see what The Official T.N.T delivers next! Check out “Whoa” here and read more with The Official T.N.T in our interview below! Stay tuned for The Official T.N.T's next single "LA To Oak" on July 26th! Hey The Official T.N.T! Can you start by telling us more about yourselves and your upbringing into music? Each of us have been attached to music in different ways throughout our lives, whether it was writing it, listening to it, studying it etc. We all came together at the end of 2018 figuring out similarities such as our age, our family structure, our goals, and also, when we came together we realized we had not only potential, but talent, in the same category. Music. In which was exciting, challenging, fun, therapeutic, keeping us out of trouble and was bringing some attention we never would've thought to us. How did you create your stage name? We figured out our own names individually. As for a group, we were all in the studio writing out our track spots, and had out names abbreviated to (T.N.T) to shorten. As we said it out loud we all realized that could be our name. And ever since then we liked it and have been The Official T.N.T. Do any specific artist influence or inspire your sound? 2pac, Biggie Smalls, Nipsey Hussle, NWA, The Game, Big L What’s the meaning behind your track “Whoa”? We seen the results off Bad Boy, and kind of realized what things could really be. What this could really become. Like "Whoa". Awakening in a way. Then, next track came out as "Whoa." What’s your favorite lyric in “Whoa”? Why? Beginning of each verse: Nonymous's - "Get the f*** up out the way, I can hit it any day" This is when Nonymous hit the ground running and got his sort of savageness to his style and really stuck. &  TC100's- "Lost Trevor but he's back and better, black sweater bolt action lever." This symbolized TC100's sense of refining himself when the music started up, fitting perfectly with Nonymous's savageness, and the whole production and background, meaning wise, of Whoa. What can we expect from The Official T.N.T next? There are a lot of things being brew'd right now. But what's next next? "L.A. To OAK" Stay connected! www.facebook.com/TheOfficialT.N.T2018 www.instagram.com/theofficialt.n.t #BuzzMusic

Born and raised in Amsterdam, new-wave pop artist Morris Roe  (Maurits van der Roest) has established his craft from the ground up. Looking to influences like Eric Clapton, “Tears In Heaven” both inspired and motivated Morris to be the artist he is today. The diversity of Amsterdam had a big influence on Morris as an artist. Morris discovered John Mayer, who can be seen as the main influence in his music. Mayer taught him how to be truly emotive through his songwriting. While writing songs, but not yet recording them, Morris came in contact with his neighbor and longtime friend Laszlo. Their shared interest in Post Malone was the start of a couple of projects together and the eventual realization of Morris’ first E.P. “Want To Know” is a delicious fusion of light pop-rock and indie chill vibes. Morris Roe has an inviting and warm vocal register that sets him apart in the music industry. A healthy mix of John Mayer and Post Malone, Morris create relatable and light-hearted tracks.  The soul that exudes from a track like “Want To Know” is the type of soul that needs to be seen in person. I would love to be in a crowd at a Morris Roe show just escaping my mind and losing myself to the psychedelic and inspiring sounds he creates. With quirky melodies and catchy grooves, Morris Roe is the one to watch! I highly recommend you check out his new single “Want To Know” and stay on the lookout for Morris Roe and his future endeavors. Check out “Want To Know” here and keep scrolling for more with Morris Roe! Welcome to BuzzMusic Morris Roe! We love your sound. Can you tell us more about your upbringing into music? How did you get started? My dad always put on music in the house when I was young so I was kinda raised with music all around me most of the time. Then when I was nine my school teacher once brought her electric guitar to class and let everybody play on it. From that moment I knew I wanted to learn how to play the guitar and take guitar lessons. It wasn't until I was fifteen and my dad put up a song from John Mayer of his album heavier things that I got interested in writing songs of my own. Since then I've been writing and playing for almost everyday when I got the time. How do you feed your passion for music everyday? Well, I am born and raised in Amsterdam and we use our bicycles a lot to get from one place to another. While biking through the city I always listen to music, it's an essential haha. Besides that I always play some guitar when I come home after a long day. It's like a stress relieve mechanism, I have to make music everyday. Maybe because my dad always used to put on music I cannot live without having music around me. Your song “Want To Know” is amazing! We love the lyrics and melody. What inspired this song? First of all thank you! The chords of the song were inspired by a simple exercise I got from my guitar teacher. After that I had some ideas with it in my head and with my long time friend and neighbor Laszlo being an exceptional producer we got to make the whole body of the song. The lyrics are a different story though; for a year and a half I just couldn't find the right lyrics and melodies that would fit this song. It wasn't until I took a look through some notes on my phone and I found a short piece I wrote down for myself when I was in kind of a dark place. It was about that I am not that good at noticing and accepting it when good things happen around me. I get kinda anxious when that happens and that's why I called it want to know; I want to know how to chill out when that stuff happens haha. Within 20 minutes I had the melody and lyrics for the first verse and pre chorus. Like sometimes it just comes to you in an instant and you exactly which way to go with a song. That was what happend with want to know. What’s your favorite part of the song, lyrically or sonically? For me one of the best parts of the song is the last line of the pre chorus that takes you into the chorus itself: "I'm not the one not to give a f*ck". Like first of all that line describes me in one of the best ways I can imagine, I always care about everything while that's not always necessarily the best thing to do. Plus it kinda is a thinker because you got the double negative in it. I always try to incorporate some kind of ambiguity in my work, so that if you listen closely you'll find things you wouldn't initially notice. What I also love about this part is that the melody of the lyrics slow down while the instrumentals is catching more momentum to built up into the chorus. What’s next for you? Of course I got some other songs left in the vault. The plan is to eventually release an E.P. but there's still work to be done and maybe some will need to be cut off this one to maybe make it on an other project. Either way while this is my first release I'm not going to leave it with only this song. I love to make music and want to become an inspiration for others. Connect with Morris Roe on social media www.instagram.com/morrisroe_music www.twitter.com/MauritsRoest #BuzzMusic