Stephen T is a Philadelphia area artist with a sound all his own. Bringing a new flare to hip-hop with electronic sounds mixed with hip-hop trap beats. Let’s tune into his latest single “Energy”. This track is really dope! And in more ways than one. I love how the introduction is so soft and mellow. Then the beat drops and his vocals come in giving you a really classic trendy hip-hop sound. This is such a catchy track with a lot to love about it, but what I really love the most about this track is the fact that he is talking really positively about energy in this. A lot of people don't go back to the basics of how music can really move people and change others thoughts, and I think that was done well here. He hashtags positivity in his social media posts which further verifies this song. To remind others not to let others mess with your energy. The lyrics and instrumental is spot on in this song and I cannot think of a better balance. I also think the artwork is mad interesting. I can't put my finger on it exactly, but it definitely caught my eye immediately. Dope track man! Bring some of Stephen's T "Energy" to your Spotify playlist, and be sure to check out this artist's interview below! Hey Stephen! Could you introduce yourself to our readers? I am a 23 year old artist from the Philly area that has been creating art from graffiti to clothing designs. I love to be involved in every aspect of the creation, but music has become the primary focus. I love the art of freestyle rapping, and artists who speak from a unique perspective of their mind in their music, which is what I aim to do. When did you start getting involved in music? I started taking music seriously in school in 2015. Who are a few of your musical influences that have helped shape your career in music? Lil Wayne is a huge influence, but also J Cole, Fabolous, King Los inspire me to really rap. You new single Energy is such a VIBE! Can you tell us a bit about the creation process? The creation process of the song was just as simple as creating an actual feeling of positivity and a connection of open mindedness, and what that sounded like to me. The verses kind of wrote themselves. Favorite lyric line from the song? My favorite lyric is “If you’re supposed to be them why were you created separately”. What can listeners expect to see coming from you this year? This year I will be consistently dropping content. My Album EP “Yang” releases March 1, and their will be more projects to follow that have already been completed. Stay updated with the latest on Stephen T through Instagram. #BuzzMusic

Three piece alternative rock band Hardship stems from Cleethorpes, UK. Although they consist of only three members, the band definitely doesn't lack any sound with their raw solos, complemented by a driving bass and powerful ostinato's. We're definitely picking up some influence from bands such as Royal Blood, Queens of The Stone Age and Rival Sons when it comes to Hardship. Lacking no sound whatsoever, the band pulls together a heavy and full sounding track titled, “Chains”. The guitar riffs are really raw and cutting edge while the bass is punchy and gritty adding to the intensity of the song. The delivery is amazing due to the arrangement of the repeating bass line which really balances everything while providing a full sounding band. This trio has a lot to offer and are ready to give their listeners a hitting and powerful sound. As the track progresses we see each part get a little spotlight of their own. The drums have a cool rhythm as well as the groovy bassline with the striking guitar solo. The vocals themselves are punchy and complement well with the instrumental counterparts, providing the basis and mood of the song. Hardship is sure to gain momentum and be heard by listeners all over the world. Check out "Chains" on Spotify, and get to know the band through their interview below! Care to tell us a bit about your band Hardship? We are an alternative rock band called Hardship from North East Lincolnshire that formed early last year. We are a big sounding 3 piece band that have raw solos, groovy breakdowns and powerful riffs. We have built the band on influences from bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood, Rival Sons and Highly Suspect. How was the band founded? Myself (the bassist David) and the drummer (Adam) have been good friends for around 10 years now, we both love music and have been in projects together, played gigs and had a mutual interest in the same kind of music. The latest project, which is now the band Hardship, was created when we invited Tom (guitarist and lead vocals) into the fold for a couple of jams. As soon as we started playing together we felt all three of us had exactly the direction for the band, and the rest is history! Who chose your band name? Is there a special meaning behind it? Naming a band is always a huge thing, but this time round, there was no real meaning behind it. We just chose that word and it stuck. There is meaning behind the actual word, poverty, austerity and the like. But it honestly just boils down to us agreeing that Hardship should be the name of our band. Do you think that being a trio heightens your sound and makes your band more unique? Being a 3 piece band is where we are comfortable, we seem to have something good going on between the 3 of us and we have found this ability to bounce off each other with writing music and create what we think are pretty awesome tunes. So in that respect being a trio does heighten our sound. But i wouldn't say it makes us unique. There are thousands of amazing bands out there that are trios who have been extremely successful, so in that way we're not unique. As for our sound, i honestly don't know if it's unique. Was it a collaborative effort when writing the song “Chains”? We seem to have a process throughout most, if not all of our songs. Our singer and guitarist Tom literally just sits at home, and writes mountains of riffs. He brings them to practice and we listen, go over a few of them and then work together to expand on those riffs. Every so often the foundations for a new song is born, so it is very much a collaborative effort, though Tom is very much the lead on writing our tunes (it's actually quite scary how much he will write). This process is how Chains came about! What is the concept behind your song “Chains”? The song is about people who become trapped in religions, relationships etc, it takes over their lives for the worst. And they become or feel chained down, sort of trapped. This isn't us bashing religion or anything though, we're just more than aware that certain aspects of anything in life can be overwhelming, used for the wrong reasons and to benefit others and not yourself. Kind of like an oppressive relationship. What are your future plans for upcoming release, shows, etc? Chains is out there now, for everyone to listen to on all streaming platforms (whack that volume on nice and high when you do). We've got another 2 songs along with Chains coming out in an EP in April as well called 'Extended Player One' (date TBC), which will be coming with a new music video and all that usual stuff. We're planning up some UK dates right now, we've got dates in leeds, sheffield and grimsby so far. If all goes well we'll be visiting a few more cities as well. We can't really give specifics because we're waiting for the details to be set in stone. But we're trying our damn hardest to get these shows solidified so we can melt some faces this summer. We want this year to be the year everyone hears about us, we appreciate we've only been gigging since October last year and have actually only been a band for just over a year. It's going to be a challenge, but we're well up for it. Don't miss out on the latest with Hardship, keep up to date with their social media: Facebook Instagram Website #BuzzMusic

Taking the influences from Marshall's pop upbringing and meshing them with John's Metal background the end result was a sound of its own, or a small band called After 10. The group who formed in 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina channels the punk rock dynamism of the likes of the Foo Fighters, blink-182, and Stone Temple Pilots. They take it even further with their heavy guitar riffs, rebellious lyrics, and aggressive tone. After 10 just released their anticipated single “War In The Streets”. The chaotic and brashness sound in the music is just the makeup identity for the beautiful lyrics and detailed elements compromised within the song. One false misinterpretation people may have on rock music is the negative connotation and idea that the motive behind the music is violence, sex, and drugs. However, what I’ve quickly learned about the misunderstood genre is that it quickly defeats all undermining perceptions due to the fact their music holds actual substantial music. The delivery and projection of their emotive lyricism and passionate meanings is in a more anarchic and tumultuous way! “War In The Streets” seem to have a deeper and prepossessing message behind the electrifying vocal dynamics that others who aren’t so hipped on the beauty of classic Rock N Roll, may call “loud”. Their songs tends to speak on the constant societal pressure to follow the corporate path, and in turn choosing to walk on your own one. Add "War In The Streets" to your Spotify playlist and get to know After 10 through their exclusive interview below! Marshall what invoked you to form a rock band? Have you ever had any previous thoughts about forming one!? I kind of stumbled into forming After 10 actually. At the time I was playing poker in the area to pretty much fund my lifestyle. Randomly one of the guys I played with asked me if I'd be interested in starting a band, and I was totally into the idea.  Up to that point music had been a part of my life, but not a big one. When I agreed to start the band I had no idea what it would eventually become. I never thought that we would make a record, but here we are. Unfortunately that member would not be in the band long, and we would eventually find Alvin to be our drummer. Literally, the night before our first guitarist quit I met John at a bar, somewhere around 3am, and told him I was starting a band. Eugene is actually the only original member. It took us a while to find our core group, but when we did I was excited to start writing. How do you guys manage to mesh together 4 different personalities and styles into one? I'd love to be in a band where everyone had the same thought process, and everyone agreed 100% of the time, and everyone was happy happy happy. I am NOT in that band. I actually kicked out Eugene for a string of shows. The shows sucked. I'll admit it, big mistake. This is my first band though, and it was early on. During the writing process John and I would clash a good bit, because he wanted these insanely complicated parts, and I wanted it to be simple. I think the best bands are a group of guys who don't necessarily get along all the time, but get along just enough to make some badass music. How important is every member’s role and function to the band and the production of your music? I tell people I'm the least talented person in the group, I barely play piano. The rest of After 10 has decades of experience with their instrument. I think that our different personalities mesh really well musically, and stylistically. John comes from a huge metal background as the guitarist for Wretched. He toured with them, and played on a couple of their records. Eugene has been in and out of punk bands for a while, and you can hear that in his tone, and delivery. Alvin can play anything, but as any good drummer he went through his hardcore phase.  Personally I was raised listening to Michael Jackson,  The Beatles, and Coldplay, pop groups. So, the result of me being in a band with metal heads, and punk rockers is After 10. Tell us a little bit about your rocking release “War In The Streets” what’s the artist perspective of this single? War in the Streets is actually one of my favorite tracks off the record. It has this classic rock feel, but when the chorus hits it's like...where the fuck did that come from? When I wrote the lyrics I wanted to be as upfront as possible about the clear division in our country right now. I didn't take a side, and I did that because in order for us to come together we need to respect both sides, and their views, and get away from this my way or the highway mentality. The original artwork that I wanted to use for this release was rejected. But, I'm giving it to anyone who wants to share it. It's a picture from The State of the Union. One side cheering, and the other sitting in silence. Kind of speaks for itself. Do you have any interesting upcoming tour dates? Releases? Endeavours? Our album is entitled "Bad Influences" and it is 13 tracks, 6 of which have now been released. We will be releasing a song roughly every month until all 13 are out. We plan on making trips up to NY, and coming out to LA this summer, venues and dates are still up in the air, but we'll definitely be coming out to see all you guys at Buzz Music!

Oskars Uhaņs, better known by stage name SKVR (pronounced “skar”) is a Latvian music producer and DJ blending several popular genres into his own concoction. SKVR's latest song featuring EXPSR and Katrîna Kreile "In The Air" has an Ariana feel to it that could seep its way into an Anjunadeep promo under the right circumstances. It then goes towards a slightly more trapped-out destination, before pulling back via an EDM flourish that adds a hipster, Chainsmokers-type vocal twang to the chorus. Uhaņs kicked off his electronic journey in 2013, and brought his vision to reality with his remix of "So Close To Me" by Astro'n'out the following August. "In The Air," however, Tokyo slow-drifts through the pop-rap Versace flow to new Kanye West-style warmth and a downtempo take on Ultra Music releases. Because, on the one hand we’re greeted with a Rihanna-esqe “You take me higher” and hear “Love is in the air” on the chorus. But there are darker elements, like the provocative “Fuccoi do you really want beef?” line, for example. It’s a very smooth conception, and you can’t help but want to hear what’s on the horizon from Latvia. Don't miss out on SKVR's "In The Air," and get to know the artist better through his interview below! Who are some of your musical influences? I am really inspired by artists who can create good and unpredictable popular music for example Flume, Dj Snake, Martin Garrix, Fabian Mazur. Even though I have classical music background and I used to listen to rock and old-school hip hop when I was a kid. Are you surprised at the ways in which the rap and electronic worlds have kind of cross-pollinated? Not at all. We all know that rap music is a parasite genre. With that being said I want to remind that hip hop was all about sampling. Rappers used jazz samples, classical music samples and other samples from different genres. I must admit that rap and electronic world sounds really good together. What is your favorite part of “In The Air” when you listen to it? EXPSR verse for sure. In spite of the fact that his voice and song-writing skills are really underrated, everyone should put him on their watchlist. What are some of the challenges when it comes to finishing a track? Production-wise finishing a track is hard if I don’t desire showing it to others. Also I have to be very patient when it comes to deciding release strategies. Other than that the biggest challenge is to keep moving on and being mentally stable. Do you have any musical goals you can’t wait to accomplish? Of course touring would be great and I feel ready for that, but its more of a business side of artist career. My musical goals are to keep bringing new tracks and giving people the vibe they deserve. I am free. I don’t imitate. That’s what differs me from another artist. Keep up to date with SKVR on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Raised in Claremont, Ontario, Drew Chester has been establishing his place in the Canadian music scene since 2009. Upon winning the 1st place in the City of Pickering's "Pickering Starz 2009" singing competition, Drew's musical career was set into motion. His first major project was the indie group "Patrons" (formerly Patrons of Science). With Patrons he released two EPs ("The Fringe," 2010 and "Ghost," 2015) and with this group he was fortunate to open for many well respected Canadian acts (including April Wine, Repartee, The Box Tiger, Safe as Houses and many more). October 18th 2018, Drew released his first solo record, "Waiting" which tells the story of a working musician trying to make his dreams a reality! With musical influences drawing from The Beatles, Mac DeMarco, The Beach Boys, and countless more. The release of Drew’s latest single “One More Time” has a specific aesthetic it created for me. I imagined a sunny California day, and a nice breezy freeway drive. All that due to the home-like and comfortable vibrations I felt after listening to the song. But in actuality, after I watched the visuals, I noticed how delicate and vulnerable the song is. It’s just abundantly genuine and was able to ease us into the music with a protected aura of warmth! If anything, Drew showcased the versatility that’s in music and the ability to evoke different settings and emotions. Regardless if his intentions were to fabricate a more settle environment for us while listening, we were prone to do it ourselves unintentionally and that’s the skill of it all. “One More Time” naturally creates that open door for you to imagine however interpretation you want to imagine from the subdued vocals and charming melody! Check out "One More Time" by Drew Chester on Spotify, and catch this artist's exclusive interview below to learn more about who Drew Chester really is! Hi Drew! Mind introducing yourself to our readers? I’m a singer songwriter based out of Toronto Ontario. Since 2009 I’ve been performing with a number of groups around Ontario, but as of last year I decided to embark on my first solo project. Can you tell us a little bit about the project of “patrons”? How much has that experience impacted you? Patrons was the first project where I was really happy with the music we were making. We were fortunate to work with some really cool people in the industry, and we got to perform with some awesome bands. Unfortunately due to a number of reasons Patrons disbanded, but I certainly learned a lot throughout the process. Were there any fears you had straying away from a band to endure a solo career? Definitely. I had been performing in bands since I was 13, so I was very used to the collaborative process of working with other musicians and the security of being on stage with friends. What really caused the move towards my solo endeavour was the disbanding of Patrons. We had spent almost 2 years working to release a 10 track record but once it was finally compete, we were all starting to go in different directions which eventually put that project on indefinite hold. With this not panning out as I had hoped, I decided I wanted my next project to be one where I called more of the shots. Though this was out of my comfort zone, I welcomed the challenge and I’m really happy with how it all came together. How do you channel your outside influences into your songwriting? A couple of ways. With songs I really like, I sometimes study the structure and chord progressions. From here I try following a similar pattern but with variations to chords and melody. More often though, I try to approach songs from a completely blank slate. I’m a big fan of vintage keyboards and I find that I often draw inspiration from the instruments themselves. When recording Waiting, I was particularly drawn to my Farfisa Compact and it was used on every track. “One More Time” was a complex interpretation for me however it had such a simple vibe and melody, how would you describe the song to us? One More Time was written during a time of transition for me. The idea came during a writing session for Patrons. I first floated the idea with the band, but the content was too personal and didn’t really fit the vibe we were going for at the time. The song’s lyrics reflect my mindset at that time. We had released our first EP, we were starting to gig pretty frequently, and I was feeling optimistic about how things were going. The other side of the song reflects my personal life. A girl I was really into was dating a good friend of mine and this was very much on my mind. In some ways the song was me trying to tell her how I felt, but I didn’t want to confront my friend and jeopardize our friendship, so I purposely made the lyrics somewhat cryptic. When I started the preproduction for Waiting, I came across a rough demo of the idea and thought the song would fit well with the vision I had for the EP. The lyrics also echoed the theme I had on the new songs which ultimately was the deciding factor for One More Time making it onto the record. Keep up to date with Drew through social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Here comes our next eclectic, yet unique and distinct singer/songwriter: Angelala. Originally from Flint, MI, Angelala is currently based in New York City where she curated and collabed with some big names, such as Grammy nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry. Angelala’s sound is definitely diverse, creating a technological atmosphere you can’t help but allow your body to move along to (we truly couldn’t help but dance along to her music). Angelala’s music is definitely giving us some 90’s house vibes we haven’t heard in quite some time, but this is the kind of throwback that came just at the right time. Angelala’s single “Change” was released in late 2018, and it’s one of those songs you really resonate with. “Change” envelopes a variety of sounds, ultimately pairing techno synths accompanied by sultry and lustrous vocals. This artists vocals in “Change” is what truly made the song stand out to us—she maintains such an enticing intonation throughout the entirety of the song, which is probably why this song was kept on repeat for a while. A combination of the foundational house sound we’re all familiar with, and the unique melody of Angelala makes for a song you definitely want to add to your playlist. Check out "Change" now on Spotify, and don't miss out on Angelala's interview below! Introduce yourselves to our readers! What made you want to become a singer/songwriter? My name is Angelala and I’m an American singer/songwriter originally from Flint, MI, now in NYC. I’ve been writing poetry since high school, but didn’t start incorporating it into music until about 5 years ago. I’ve always loved to sing so joining my love for writing and singing together felt natural. Who are some of your biggest inspirations? Growing up in Flint, MI, my mother listened to Soul and Funk from artists such as Marvin Gaye and Chaka Khan.  My father listened to Rock especially Led Zepplin, Heart and Pink Floyd.  Keeping true to the opposite spectrums I was also heavily influenced by 90s R&B and Grunge.  After going to a Detroit rave, I started listening to Techno.  After going to what is now the Miami Music Week, I started listening to House Music.  I loved Chicago House and would visit often. My songwriting is inspired by the vulnerability and sultry sounds of Fiona Apple and the edginess of Bjork. Where did the inspiration come from when creating “Change”? ‘Change’ was inspired by a break up I was going through. I was sooo done. I think everyone can relate to that moment. The original is with Detroit DJ/Producer DTCHPLNES. Grammy nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry made a House remix. Both out on Inhouse Records. DJ/Producer Alexander Technique made a Techno remix which is out on Terminator Records. What can your fans except from you in your new music? Because of all the different types of music I listened to while growing up, you’re going to hear a little bit of everything in mine. I always try to tell a story with my songwriting. I love it when people tell me it felt like I was writing about their situation. What are some of your major plans for 2019? I’m working on several songs now.  All with a heavy dance influence. 2 with producers in Europe. I perform a lot in NYC, but am looking forward to performing over seas. Connect with Angelala on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Using a devious trap underlay, drawing in co-conspirator Austin Hull, idkanymore reveals pulsing palm tree music meant for rollin’ thru Beverly Hills to West Hollywood AFAIK. Signed to Sony-imprint Higher Reign Music Group, this duo, created by Nicklaus Grassett and Alexander Conway in 2018, is as much a sendup of millennial culture, as a celebration of it. The music seems the residual sands on the beach from a dubstep wave that receded and left mumble rappers in its wake. Glistering in that afterglow, “Consequences” is a creation with shimmering soulfulness. Because idkanymore delivers songs equally indebted to hip-hop, R&B, and pop. On “Consequences” we attempt to posture that you’re immune from their engaging properties. But that bass just keeps your head nodding. Resistance is futile. The modern music machine is fickle. Don’t hate the player. Win the game. This is shaggy tight dreads music. It’s tight ripped pants and a fitted hoodie music. It’s that your boy’s down from Canada to record in LA so you’re scheduled to hit a Sunset Boulevard hip-hop show later music. We must drink our fill. Listen to "Consequences" on Spotify, and discover what idkanymore is all about in our exclusive interview below! What do you like about having a name that is an entire sentence? I (Nick) love our name; it’s length and simplicity. It subtly describes my life in various moments of my musical (and daily) journey. Its short, bittersweet, and to the point. Alexander: It’s pretty dope, not even sure how to answer this one. Tell me the idkanymore origin story: What were the forces of the universe that brought Nicklaus Grassett and Alexander Conway together? Funny story actually. I’ve (Sasha) known Nick for quite a while. Thanks to social media, we came in contact in 2017 through a music group. We talked about collaborating often through messages after seeing each other’s material… A month or two later, we’re deciding on a project name. It was originally a solo endeavor, but we felt that we’d have a lot more fun pulling our strengths together. We work well together, despise the distance! What are your goals for this project? That answer is simple and difficult. Definitely make great music, work with good people. We’ve got a lot in store for everyone and all the songs are really fun and different. Expect some new things from us very soon, we’re currently working on a few new songs. It’s exciting to keep this project moving forward after seeing the amazing response our single has gotten. We would say our main goal is to put out more music for everyone to enjoy. Is there a particular time of day or of the week when you are most productive musically? The answer would be different for both of us. Since we work remotely, we have different schedules as well as a time zone difference. We work at our own pace and don’t rush into things. We’re able to maintain great communication though; keeping each other in the loop. We tend to work on production and writing almost every day. Its rare that I (Nick) don’t do something in my studio, I have no excuse, it’s right in my house! I believe I’m most creative when I first wake up and have my coffee, blaring some new sounds through my monitors. What’s is the best situation to blare “Consequences”? Consequences could mean something different to each person. It doesn’t necessarily represent our future sound, but we are sticking within those elements in our next releases. This debut has been a blast, and is definitely a small taste of what’s to come you’re way. Were grateful to be apart of your situation, whatever it may be.  It hits pretty hard in the car! Connect with idkanymore on their socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Austin Ward lets the heartache sweep him away to the land of sullen songwriting with "Where Does That Leave Us?" If you want music that reverberates through your chest, taking aim at your heart, then consider the sexy approach of LA’s Austin Ward on his new release “Where Does that Leave Us?” I’m picturing rainy days that aren’t too drenched. It’s perfect for minds that are open to new experiences, but still want to remain within the realm of a cultured understanding. “People change, feelings change too,” he moans, and you can tell he’s given up already. “Where does that leave us?” Who doesn’t love them some sultry male vocals with a seriously emotive basis. The instrumentation is on point, too, thanks to warbly, deep synths and plucked deliciousness. Obviously a relationship is coming to an end, but the infectious tone of the record means you really don’t want it too. You can feel the ache as something valuable shifts, never to be in the same place again. It’s a brokenhearted lullaby. It’s cars racing by while you’re stuck outside. And like I said, it’s raining. If you liked this then you’re in luck, because Austin Ward has singles planned for release every few weeks, culminating in an EP release at the end of the year. Make sure to check out "Where Does That Leave Us" on Spotify. Connect with Austin Ward on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Dylan Joshua is an unreleased artist with cultural icon potential. Coming from humbling beginnings, Dylan believed that working through the system, and obtaining financial security through the means of a job was life’s purpose. Through self-taught, he quickly learned the recording process; giving him the ability to manipulate his sound at the production level, while also merging his poetic outlook and lyrics, contributing to his unique style. While still being attached to people on their own path through the regular system, Dylan finds it difficult to appropriate his actions with their supposition, yet he understands their actions and confusions. Giving a unique, yet relatable and honest perspective, he created a project named “Alternate” meant to depict his decision for choosing an alternate path in life, and the trials and tribulations that follows this choice. In addition to being a musician, Dylan Joshua created an aesthetic set in the year 2085 to capture the visual representation of the Alternate project, giving it branding potential ready for the world to soak into. His release of his single “Solo” still stuck with his futuristic approach in life while delivering trendy autotune on an upbeat and charismatic beat. Despite the autotune, you can’t let that fool you due to Dylan having a well rounded and actually solidified vocal resonance that you can clearly hear behind the production of in-depth details. Even with autotune, having a tone that can carry the song  is important but it’s even better when you can make up the voice with special and cool effects that could help fit the aesthetic of the record way better. I noticed a comment my brother made while I was doing this review and that was “Dang I like that, who is that” and it gave me the impression that Dylan Joshua knows how to entertain others and draw people in with his appealing and attractive sound. His fresh style, metaphorical and open minded outlook on life and his perspective filling lyrics will make him a groundbreaking artist whom can creep up slowly up the charts! Check out "Solo" on Spotify now, and keep up to date with Dylan's project 'Alternate' here. Hi Dylan, can you introduce yourself to our readers? Hey my name is Dylan Joshua; I am an artist from Toronto Canada and I just released a mixtape called Alternateº. You have the ability to fabricate vibes for people to enjoy, do you have any musical inspirations or influences? Or is this a specific sound you developed for yourself? Umm, I think any musician/any artist/anybody is definitely inspired and influenced by anything they’ve been exposed to throughout their life even if they’re not necessarily a fan of it, so yeah I’m inspired by a lot of shit. But at the same time it’s definitely something that I believe is in its own lane and I’d like to think it’s almost like a unique innovation on a compilation of influences I’ve had. But that’s any art anyways. How do you think your authentic and unique perspective on life around you helps you create a sound individual to you? It definitely helps in a lot of different ways. One of them being, it creates the stories in all the songs, because all the songs are based on real life stories and feelings. As far as sound goes, right now I’m very much recording alone, very isolated, so I’m not as influenced by other peoples’ opinions or comments so the sound you hear is authentically what I just thought sounded good in my ears, to your ears. Meaning this isn’t some shit that the industry tampered with, or industry plant shit, or to go viral real quick, or cause this is a get rich quick scheme. Its’ authentically shit made in the basement by a guy who likes making shit in his basement. Can you tell us a little bit more about your single “Solo” and the meaning behind it? Solo is about me. When I was trying to get into music and decided that that was the route I wanted in life over anything else, I had to change the way I lived. With that comes a detachment between all the people you were once attached to, who still live regular lives and have bed times and class in the morning, and when you’re driving around solo late at night missing the good girl from the suburbs you had.

Singer-songwriter Sydney Beau grew up in the city of British Columbia where she developed her own style in honor of her city motto “the city in the country”. Her songs carry the excitement and intensity of the city while still containing that small town, heart filled emotion. Her poetic songwriting style has been influenced by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Jason Mraz, and Passenger. Sydney Beau released her single “Utopia” the remix and we were fondly attracted to her appealing songwriting skills in which can possibly be credited to her completion of the singer songwriter course at Langara college. Sydney Beau has this intricate vocal detail where it seems like she sings in italics. The cursive vocalist knows how to charm us with enrapturing melodies and a mainstream backtrack instrumental to match. The beat to “Utopia” is a sound I can hear on the radio. It’s obvious you can vibe out to the music with your friends, at a party or alone in your singular zen, but you can also intune your focus onto the lyrics and that’s what I appreciate a lot about the record. Sydney Beau is a fascinating artist who has a lot going for herself and a long musical journey ahead! Listen to "Utopia" here. Be sure to check out Sydney's website and social media to keep up to date with the artist: Facebook Instagram #BuzzMusic Get to know the real Sydney Beau through our exclusive interview below! How was it growing up in the city of Abbotsford? I absolutely love Abbotsford. It’s so close to Vancouver, which is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but is far away enough to have farm land. I was able to have a horse and had a lot of fun while also learning responsibility. I ended up moving to Australia for a few years, and as much as I loved it, I couldn’t wait to get back home to Abbotsford. Are any of your songwriting comparisons also some musical influences of yours? Definitely! Anyone who knows me knows I’m a huge Ed Sheeran fan, and a lot of my earlier songs were very influenced by his style. In my more recent songs I feel like I’m starting to find a nice blend of outer inspiration from other artists and inner inspiration of a completely original style. Whenever I wish I could write songs just like another artist, I always have to remind myself “the world doesn’t need another one of ‘them’, it already has one”. That encourages me to write music because if I’m always copying someone else's style, then the world would never see what I have to offer. In what ways has music impacted you? Music is how I express myself. People don’t often just share their feelings and deepest secrets to each other in casual conversation, but through lyrics and melodies you can say anything. Music gives you the opportunity to open up and connect with people in a way that you wouldn’t otherwise. I’ve had people tell me my songs moved them emotionally, and that’s how music impacts me; through the way it impacts others. Do you recall the feeling you felt when you were nominated in the female artist category at the FVMA’s ? I honestly didn’t think I had a chance. There were so many other amazing female artists nominated at the FVMAs. I remember when my name was called I thought it was a mistake. I’ve been told the look on my face was aggressively confused, but once I realized that I had actually won I was so excited. Apparently improvising isn’t a talent of mine because my acceptance speech was “I’m very excited and…that’s all I have!” What has been your favourite song you’ve written so far and why? I don't know if I can pick a favourite! There are ones that I think were written the best, and a few that are my favourite to perform live, but some I’m just emotionally attached to. If I were to pick the top 2 for audience favourites it would have to be “Utopia” from the Hummingbird EP, and “Something Different” that will be the single for my upcoming EP. How would you lyrically summarize and interpret “Utopia” for our readers? Utopia really is the least deep song on the Hummingbird EP. The other songs are about going through rough times and being bullied and self worth whereas Utopia is the lighthearted breath of fresh air! The song is basically about waiting for that flirty guy to finally man up and ask you out! He never did… Is utopia your own original piece? Or considering it’s a remix, is there another copy of the original out there? Both Utopia and the Utopia Remix are originals, but were produced by two different people. When I had the original version produced with Andrew Conroy (Flash Recording Studios), I was able to be a part of building the entire track and was very involved with the outcome. I was then approached by another producer, Robin Cruz, to do a Remix. Although I was also involved with the creation of the remix, I would have to give most the credit to Robin. Both producers are so talented and working with them is an absolute pleasure. They will both be involved in producing the EP that I’ll be releasing later this year. What can we expect from you through 2019? I am currently working on a music video for the original version of Utopia. The premise of the video is a metaphor based around the line “we could be living in utopia” and it contrasts a perfect futuristic society with a dystopian society. Another project in the works is my second EP. The songs are definitely a lot darker than The Hummingbird EP, but there will be a love song or two to lighten the mood. I’m hoping to play a lot of shows this summer and the dates will be posted on my website (sydneybeau.com).