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Scotland native b9dger grew up in a city just outside of Glasgow. His stage name holds a special meaning because his late father has called him badger since a young age. As a music producer, b9dger strives to create music for people to dance to enjoy. His style can be described as commercial house or pop/EDM. Since the age of 29, b9dger has focused on creating music and starting his own journey. Released today, b9dger’s debut single “Shooting Star” is a catchy track with an addicting melody and a danceable backbeat. His production skills are flawless but not over produced. With a fresh launch into the music industry, b9dger’s fresh sound and addicting drops will have him rising to the top. The revolutionary soundscape that “Shooting Star” exudes will put your mind into a trance and allow you to escape reality. As an artist, b9dger focuses on translating concepts and emotions into sonic sounds. The sounds are consistently changing while staying true to the overall melody and polished tempo. Equipped with an ear for modern music, b9dger is here to stay. We can't wait to see what he drops next! Check out “Shooting Star” here. Read more with b9dger below in our exclusive interview! Hi b9dger! Can you start by introducing yourself to our readers? Hi, I'm a musician/producer from Scotland making commercial dance music. I bought my first music software around 2011 but due to work/life etc I never really got into it. Around 2016 I decided to upgrade my DAW and was spending as much time as I could, around my day job, learning and improving my music production skills and that's sort of led me to here... with my first release. Who are you biggest musical influences? Why? My biggest influences with regard making music without a doubt are Calvin Harris and Avicii. First and foremost I love their music... Their melodies and their production skills just inspire me. Also Calvin Harris being Scottish and seeing how well he's done is always an inspiration. Tell us about your new single “Shooting Star”. What was the writing process like? Shooting Star was actually a track I created a couple of years or so ago called Sun-Kissed but as my production skills improved and I now have some better instruments and gear I decided to go back and revisit the track and basically do a fresh edit of it. I always liked then track and melodies etc and thought it had some potential. After re-working the track it just needed a nice vocal now so I reached out to Cammie and she really liked the track so Shooting Star was born. Now that you’ve had a taste of releasing music, can we expect more singles from you? I've got quite a few finished tracks just sitting and another 12 or so that are about 80% completed so the plan at the moment is a new release either every month or every other month. So yeah... more new music on the horizon.  :-) How do you feed your passion for music everyday? I feed my passion for music mostly by creating new music and listening to other artists music. I love nothing more than getting in the car or going out a walk and listening to new music on Spotify. Not only do I just love the music but it's a great source of inspiration. Connect with b9dger on social media www.instagram.com/b9dger www.twitter.com/b9dger

Whether they’re searching for a new healing or meaning, Roseview from Portland, ME is a firm believer in shifting our perceptions in order to find it. Calamity can become the catalyst for something within the greater good when observed through a different lens. For Roseview, “battling difficult things in our lives – whether it’s feeling alone, dealing with anxiety or depression, or losing family and friends,” is what fuels their passion for music. Although experiences like loss and alienation are painful, Roseview manages to help us recognize them as valuable. Roseview premiered the most enticing story delivered through passionate strumming and vocally emotional conviction. The story they call “December” is what had us on edge throughout the entire journey. Roseview has such a comforting vibe and authentic prepossessing energy in their reimagined version of their single “December”. We felt like we were a part of the video alongside the main character. Now speaking of the main character, if you watched this sentimental video, you will find a girl dancing and retelling the story of the vocalist through movement. This was highly eye-captivating and created a moment of vulnerability for us. If you tune in with the lyrics of the song, Roseview gives a poetically inversive lyrical projection many people may relate to. The arrangement of the songwriting was cultivating enough for us to close our eyes and follow along with the story. As contextual as it is, people can create their own meaning of what they believe “December” to be about about. However, for us, we received the message of hope. Roseview offered us the most compelling melody with honest lyricism and an unguarded presence and we loved every bit of it. Connect with Roseview on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram #BuzzMusic

Jenna Leigh Raine is pulling out all the right tricks with her new single “Importance Of Being Zero”, out now! This modern contemporary punk rock track was written off the idea of originality. Not copying and becoming a clone of the Kardashian clan was the main focus. As vital as it is during this current age for people to exhibit authenticity, Jenna Leigh-Raine is letting us know the reality of it all with this exhilarating track. Exhilarating is an understatement to describe this highly elevating hit! The chaotic production provided excitement and an electrifying shock factor to the song. We loved how the record represented the authenticity in Jenna Leigh-Raine, and how she was aiming to evoke this sense into her listener. The arrangement of the lyrics was detailed and added a sense of complexity to the texture. This would be described as “avant-garde” for me. Very inversive, yet simply delivered! Jenna Leigh Raine is undeniably a rising star who has a lot to look forward to in her career, with a highly-energetic, kick-ass intricate record like “Importance Of Being Zero”. Listen to “Importance Of Being Zero” here and get to know more about Jenna Leigh Raine below! Introducing Jenna Leigh-Raine! Mind telling us a little bit about your background and your upbringing? In what ways has your growing environment affected your music today? I was born in Surrey UK but schooled in rio de jenero til completing in London. I traveled got signed to a management deal in Paris in my late teens as part of wea. I fell in-love with Los Angeles on my first trip aged 18. I have a connection with native beat and wanted to create anthem mixing a modern punk rock with pow wow beat. we are in strange times and more than any so importance of being zero ' is about (being original) don't copy others be your whole true self. I had before recording the track completed a intended film score sound track which was released last year in uk usa. I wanted to just play guitar again rather than the intense detail in creating film music. Importance of being zero is a warcall anthem in strange times. Let’s discuss this unforgettable record “Importance Of Being Zero”. What inspired your songwriting for this song? Again I mixed my love of punk rock though more importantly I wanted to say to the kids be yourself don't be a clone in a time of social media. What are some challenges you faced in the making of this song? I was a trained drummer from age 14 and because I wanted to mix in a strong tribal native beat 'warcall. I wanted to play real drums so I played live overdubb burundi style drum over a punk rythmn. I mixed it many times and finally got the balancing right crisp loud raw real'. How do you hope “Importance Of Being Zero” translates to its listener? It's a fun authentic anthem to be your true self. It is sitting between an era where current pop is fairly generic. I would just like the listener feel it's spirit of freedom and meaning. What’s next for you ? I am releasing the album which this track comes from called 'area. I'm going to appear in a feature movie called A Conversation With Srangers, look out for it! I would love to tour after 3 long years recording up to 3 project's. Finally it was a long album to record ending in 15 tracks. Enjoy and wear your tribal stripes well. The importance of being zero is about starting with nothing at zero ..be all you can and fight believe in you don't copy others authentic do it for yourself which is the punk ethic. A leaving note I have a brand new track that proceeds this album that takes my sound further. Connect with others! xxx Jenna Connect with Jenna Leigh Raine on social media www.instagram.com/JennaLeigh-RaineRedstone

Tim Corcoran, the founding member of the duo, and Mark Obitz have a sound that is unmatched in today’s rock music industry. Together the two make up The Weadon Boys, an eclectic rock duo create music that live by mottos like “don’t be boring” and “seek the ecstatic”. Making music for over twenty years, Obitz gave Corcoran the final push he needed to begin this stellar project. The Weadon Boys have spent the last two years in studio refining their craft and writing many soon to be released hits. Genre-bending and thrilling, The Weadon Boys have a story to tell and a sound that demands to be heard. The Weadon Boys newest track “I Will” is a memorable rock anthem fueled by soulful vocals and catchy guitar riffs. “I Will” is a seductive track layered with sexual tension and intense energy. Soul-filled lyrics tell the story of raw desire and human experience. This engaging theme has the listeners (me included), head banging, toe tapping, and rocking out to every verse. The dynamic duo of Tim and Mark bring a rough and alluring aesthetic to today’s shiny rock scene. They bring back the playful grit that is rock music and unapologetically create what they want to create. Authentic to the core, The Weadon Boys are rising to the top. “I Will” delivers an unforgettable and timeless rock sound while remaining unique and original. The Weadon Boys transcend genres through their chill sound and authentic chemistry. Equipped with rock n roll hearts and a fresh new sound, stay on the lookout for The Weadon Boys. Check out “I Will” here and keep scrolling for our exclusive interview with the The Weadon Boys. Hey guys! Welcome to BuzzMusic. Can you start by telling us more about how you two met? This is Tim. I met Mark four years ago while he was doing an acoustic solo show in a resort in Rancho Santa Fe, California. I was on a nightmare of a first date, in the dining room, and I could hear Mark over in the bar, doing stuff that normal resort performers don’t do. I spent the rest of the evening watching him and ignoring my date! Afterwards, I introduced myself and suggested we jam. We hit it off right away, and developed an immediate rapport in songwriting - we filled in each other’s talent gaps perfectly, like we were made for each other. Shortly after that we started hitting the studio regularly, and have been focused on honing our studio craft as best we can. Where are you from? What’s the rock music scene like there? We’re based in Southern California. It’s a very vibrant music scene, of course, and home to some of the best musicians in the world. It allows us to bring in some very talented session guys, engineers and mixers to help give us the quality we want in our music. All the talent and musicianship we ever need is just a phone call away. We've set our goals very high in terms of musicianship and quality, and so we can't imagine doing this anywhere else besides LA. What would be your dream venue to perform? Why? We just love playing music so we’ll do it anywhere, anytime. In fact, in my experience, sometimes the most magical artistic moments will come in a private “show”, with friends and family in the backroom of a bar, or a private home - all acoustic, no electronics. There’s definitely a certain power that comes with being in the raw element, and having that type of direct interconnection with the audience. In terms of venues, we have a great deal of confidence in our ability to deliver with quality and power. So it would be great to play the largest venues, and to feel the energy of thousands coming back at us. What’s your writing process like? Our writing process is always the same. It’s based on equal parts inspiration and hard work. It always begins with the music, not the lyrics. We usually start with a musical feeling or ambiance that we want to shoot for, and we immediately construct a full arrangement based on that, with acoustic guitar. Our philosophy is that the best rock/pop music should be kept structurally simple, leaving nuance and complexity for the individual parts put together in the studio. Once we have these arrangements, we stick them into our “library”. Then, when I’m in a songwriting mood, I’ll start listening to one that strikes me, or evokes a strong feeling, emptying my mind, and trying to listen to what the music itself is saying. I never bring a preconceived lyrical idea into this process - the music always tells me what to do. I’ll usually spend hours and hours listening over and over, and the ideas come, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. I do this very patiently, as I don’t want the immediately obvious melodic ideas to blot out the best possibilities, which are often hidden. I usually take a week or so, working a few hours a day to bring a song to completion using this method. I’ll edit and re-write over and over again until I think every word and idea is perfect. Once we get to this point, the rest of the “writing” comes in the studio, as Mark puts together all of the underlying parts that give such full expression to the moods we want to invoke. Tell us more about “I Will”. What do you want the listeners to take away from this track? “I Will” is intended to be rock that you can groove to, that makes you wanna tap your toes and move your body. Above all, we want the listeners to have fun and to be interested, and the lyrics are meant to reflect that too, drawing on my experiences of male/female relationship tension and the complications wrought by the simple power of physical attraction. At its inception, I suggested to Mark that we should start this song with a guitar riff only, and bring in the bass and drums later, which is always a cool effect. This forced Mark to come up with a riff that could stand on its own, and would define the song. Of course, he succeeded in that, and with such a groovy riff at its core, the rest of the song can’t help but continue the groove. From there, we just built on the rhythms and the fun of it all. I hope this grabs peoples’ attention when it comes on their playlists, that it makes them move in rhythm and nod their heads, and puts them in mind of the mysteries of their own attractions and relationships. Connect with The Weaden Boys on social media www.instagram.com/theweadonboys www.twitter.com/theweadonboys

Independent star from South Carolina, Cory Stone’s launch into the music industry is unforgettable. His third time featured on BuzzMusic, Cory Stone keeps releasing remarkable hits that we just have to hear. All of his singles, including his other successful release “Mango City” can be found on every major streaming platform. Cory promises his music will make you groove like your mama used to. Self-made and equipped with a sound to die for, Cory Stone dropped his latest summer sizzle, “Cosa Nostra”. Vibrant and alluring beats fused with Cory’s ocean like vocals make for a new wave sound. “Cosa Nostra” loosely translates to “our thing” and that's what this song represents. Cory belts out expert lyricism that reels in the listener with every word. This is one of those tracks you can bump in your car, at a party, or just a song to chill to. “Cosa Nostra” boasts a certain versatility and polished sound that has us addicted. “Cosa Nostra” is a toe-tapping and light-hearted single that will surely be rising to the top. With so much success already, Cory Stone is a star on the consistent rise. If you’re not keeping up with him already, I highly recommend you do so because he’s driving in the fast lane and showing no signs of slowing down. Check out “Cosa Nostra” here and read more in our interview below! Welcome back Cory! Can you start by introducing yourself to our newer readers and ell us what you’ve been up to? What’s up beautiful people! For all of you who dont know me , my name is Cory Stone and I’m an independent artist from South Carolina . spanning across several genres and lanes . We love the track and video for “Cosa Nostra”! What inspired this song? So for Cosa Nostra the real inspiration behind the curtains was the subject of “loyalty “ . How it used to be VS how it is now . I wanted to project the best vibe possible while still retaining some of that classic Italian mafia nostalgia How did you get started in music? How old were you when you realized it was your passion? I’ve been involved with music since before I can even  remember . My dad introduced me to the guitar and ever since then it’s been a wrap! The earliest memory I have is playing a tennis racket pretending it was a guitar . So that’s pretty awesome ! I realized it was really my passion and calling after my father passed and life hit me in the face like a wrecking ball! It came thru pain that i discovered this . Like all true purposes are reviled Connect with Cory Stone on social media www.instagram.com/@theplanmixes

Residing in the metro area of Nashville, up and coming hip-hop artist Wayf has known his passion for music from a young age. Wayf has developed his craft amongst the Nashville music scene. Hi signature sound can be compared to powerhouses like Drake. Wayf is all about connecting with his fans and his dedication to them for their unconditional support. Wayf is an eclectic artist set out to take the industry by storm. Wayf’s newest single “Jokers Laugh” is a dope track and has created an online buzz with many listens throughout major streaming platforms. Unlike most mainstream rapper, Wayf keeps his rhymes pure and about reality. You won’t hear repetitive bars about drinking and drugs, Wayf tells a story of his success and real life. He’s a young up and comer trying to influence the rap/hip-hop culture in a new way, by bringing purity back to his listeners. “Jokers Laugh” exudes the confidence from Wayf that fans need to hear and see in a new influence. His flawless bars boast his incomparable flow.  Wayf brags about his success with woman with a classy and smooth delivery. “Jokers Laugh” is the perfect song to vibe to in any situation, it demands to be heard. Wayf is bringing real hip-hop back into the music industry and we are here for it. Stay on the lookout for Wayf! Check out “Jokers Laugh” here and read more with Wayf below in our exclusive interview. Hi Wayf! Can you start by introducing yourself to our readers? How did you get started in music? Well My Names Wayf AKA VilleBaby and I’m from the Music City of Nashville, TN. And I love Motorcycles and Hot Wings What do you do to feed your passion for writing rhymes everyday? When I drive around my city and see the stereotypes put upon us as only “Country”, when we are more than that, the people of my community; the youth of my community are very Overlooked and put in the shadows of Nashville so the City can uphold that BS image. I’m trying to break that barrier. Show the world that we are here, Hip Hop DOES live here, and get out of this Country Music Shadow. Provide my people with opportunities and recognition. Who are you biggest musical influences? How do they help you achieve your sound? Drake, Jay-Z and Kevin Gates. All for different unique reasons. JAY-Z is for my mental, my focus and understanding of life. KEVIN GATES is for my mental and Musically, how I treat others, how I treat my surroundings, recognize flaws and problems with they approach me. how I attack a beat and live for myself. DRAKE is for motivation and musically, he shows me how to continue to break the barriers, push the limits, create a culture bigger than the status quo, and to be myself on Records. Don’t be afraid to push the envelope and be free when you make the music. Your track “Jokers Laugh” is a banger! What do you want the listener to take from this track? That I’m entering the industry with a vengeance, and laughing while doing it. If you could perform at any venue in the world, where would you choose? Not to be Cliche, but Bridgestone Arena. I want to sell out my home town. Because more than selling out any other cities, when you sell our HOME, it means all the more to an artist. Connect with Wayf on social media www.instagram.com/@therealwayf www.twitter.com/@therealwayf

Lil Dane might be the next rising hip-hop artist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He’s graced multiple stages from Louisiana all the way to New York. He scored an audition to be featured on Fox's #1 hit TV show Empire. Also, he’s been featured on blogs such as Hip Hop Weekly, Hot 97.5 Who's Next and This is 50. In 2017, he was featured in XXL Magazine "Under Artist to Watch." You can tell Lil Dane is impressing the people! So we wondered, what’s the hype surrounding this rapper? Once we took a listen to the release of his single titled “I Go For Mine” I instantly knew why he was creating everlasting waves in the music industry. The lyrical substance were strong, evoking thought-provoking thoughts while listening to the song. Closing your eyes, and studying the arrangement of the lyrics in this song created a more deeper connection for me personally. It reminded me of conscious rap, with insightful meanings provided for us, yet maintaining a good balance between lyrical and energy. For me, this made “I Go For Mine” more of a hit song. This finely tuned song was a representation of how more and more rappers nowadays are bringing back the feel-good vibe in the rap music that was once lost. Lil Dane is warranting his place in today’s current rap industry perfectly and we’re excited to see what else he will be bringing to the table for our listeners. Listen to “I Go For Mine” here and get to know more about Lil Dane below! Hey Lil Dane! How was it growing up in Louisiana? How were you influenced by your environment? growing up in louisiana being from a place where it’s hardly any opportunities was rough but you had to really put in work get out there and grind to achieve what u want . the way i was influenced by my environment by observing watching people struggle watching people give up on there dreams losing hope Who are some of your musical inspirations and why? I’m say jayz because i like how he discipline his self as a musical artist and most important as a business man In what ways were you able to personally relate to “I Go For Mine” ? i go for mine is a record basically I’m saying whatever i Dey my mind I’m going for it i strive for greatness i won’t stop . Everyday i wake up I’m going for something not just with me but everybody should feel the same when they wake up in the morning they feel they need to get something accomplish What’s next for you Lil Dane? I just release my new ep greatness available now June 29 I’m be in jackson mississippi for the rel carter tour jayz nephew performing my single i go for mine Connect with Lil Dane on social media www.instagram.com/LilDane__ www.twitter.com/LilDanetho

Rah’heim is a hip-hop artist and designer all the way from New Orleans, Louisiana. He’s been doing hip-hop way back since 2010 and has released a string of tapes showcasing growth through life and evolvement through music. Rah’heim released the trail-blazing hit you won’t forget! His song titled “Neveruary” is the lead single off his album “LO Sweaters and Love Letters” and this highlights the entire theme of the project for me. The romantic lyrics that hints the theme of heartbreak and disappointment. “Neveruary” is a powerful record with heavy lyrical content that many people can relate to. The subdued elements of the music and the neo-soul delivery from Rah’heim was relaxing and brought a settling feeling of comfort to the listener. You can close your eyes and just allow yourself to roam freely within the music. This sensational single has such a poetically poised aesthetic it’s bound to create an environment of peaceful serenity while listening. You can grasp the idea that Rah’heim likes to incorporate his life experiences in his music, retelling stories of personal moments that can also be digestible for many of us who lives these day to day moments. The idea of “You’re not alone” is basically presented in an indirect manner. This song was beautiful. From the peaceful vocals floating in the background to his well executed rap, Rah’heim fabricated the most rejuvenating song I’ve heard in a while. Highly refreshing, and musically cleansing. Listen to “Neveruary” here and get to know more about Rah’heim below! Thank you for stopping by with us Rah’heim! Besides music, mind telling us a bit about your history in designing? My history in designing goes back to me starting out doing music. I designed or gave artistic direction for all my tape covers. I’ve always took a lot of pride in my presentations it started out selling merch around town and at local shows that was the beginning then I started to think bigger bigger than music bigger than merch this is fashion I’m creating idols become rivals. Now shifting the focus back to your music, talk to us about your album “LO Sweaters and Love Letters”, what was the major theme surrounding this project? The major theme that surrounds this particular tape is my affinity for the vintage Ralph Lauren clothing and what that brand meant to hiphop at a time I’ve been most inspired by the 90’s . Love was also a central theme on this project from heart breaks and finding love or bonds with friends and family that are no longer.  This project offers a platelet of different colors and refreshing sounds all interwoven into a cohesive musical body of work. What emotion did you channel in while creating this project? Were there any challenges you’ve faced along the way? Each song evokes a different emotion. For example The hopeless emotion was channeled on “Shaheed” a story about a basketball player destined to take his family out of poverty murdered while on break from college. The flip side of that could be love on “Neveruary a song about love and creating a life together with someone special. Legacy emotion was one confusion wrapped in masterful lyricisms one  of not being able to trust anyone from friends to people of government not knowing who’s out to get you. I think I cover enough in the time gave on the 8 song e.p. Which song off “LO Sweaters and Love Letters” you believe best represents its theme and why? It’s not actually a song but it’s the intro to the tape that sets the tempo for what the listeners should expect. “LO ENDTRO” is a braggadocio air of confidence in ones ability to rhyme and represent for the culture at a high level. Lo Endtro is filled quotes reminiscent of hip hops golden era name dropping Ralph and Tommy and it’s sudden resurgence in the past few years for which I feel I’m kinda responsible for in my city. It also reminds the audience in particular those new to Rah’heim that I’m no new jack and as a veteran of this here art from I have every right to the respect I’ve been given. What can we expect next from you Rah’heim? What’s next is the continued release of visual content monthly from my YouTube channel “96Era Inc” along with the late August release of 1992 and a winter tape release as well titled Live 96 Connect with Rah’heim on social media www.instagram.com/1996_rahheim www.twitter.com/1996_rahheim

In they year of 2009, QWYK had his first performance. Since then, digital artist and rapper , QWYK has been honing his craft. Reeling in his sound and visual inspiration from many eclectic influences and philosophies, Daniel Di Salvo gave himself a unique name that uses and acronym which stands for “Question What You Know”. Using many sounds and instrumentals, QWYK seems to be drawing inspiration from late 90s hip hop in his track, “This//that”. The track is only a minute long with various bits that are placed cohesively on top of each other while QWYK flawlessly raps his verses. While having a nostalgic sound, QWYK has a sound that seems to walk along the lines of chill hop with the aid of the epiano and 8-bit sound effects. The track itself is very eclectic and Avant garde which is a breath of fresh air to hear and see a music artist create something new and genuine. Lyrically, QWYK seems to be talking about another person or even maybe himself. QWYK is definitely passionate about his craft and work and it can be heard through the music that he creates.Overall,QWYK hopes to make new waves in his genre with embracing his individuality and creativity, which he is definitely accomplishing. Listen to "This/That" here and get to know more about QWYK below! What has been the biggest challenge you have faced so far as a musical artist? Fighting the urge to fall into whats trendy or what I think people might want or respond to best. And timing. Making sure everything is in order before jumping the gun and releasing something prematurely. Who or what are your biggest musical inspirations? Mos Def and Big L are the two that really made me look into rap as real art - they made me really start to put the pen to the pad. More current guys are JID, Buddy, Boogie, Duckwrth, etc. And Trent the Hooligan, bro if you happen to see this, let's make something. What was the inspiration behind the instrumental sounds of “this//that”? I plead the fifth What are lyrics about in “this//that”? Basically a really elaborate way to say that possibilities are endless. The lyrics alternate back forth comparing likenesses to complete opposites and the track concludes with a melancholy outro: "this, that and the third," meaning it could be one of two extremes or anywhere in between. How do you personally maintain your individuality while staying true to your genre of music? Focusing on what a particular moment felt like and trying to maximize that moment into an entire experience. Reminding myself that only I can tell my story. What's next for you? Im releasing a couple more singles I have in the vault, and then an 8 track project. Im blowing up in the next year, watch. Connect with QWYK on social media www.instagram.com/_qwyk www.twitter.com/qwykcardino?lang=en

Ghowste (pronounced “ghost”) is an alternative hip hop producer that has always had a profound interest in music and the spiritual aspects of musical sounds. Born as Devore Souder in ‘94 in Los Angeles, California, Ghowste has been involved in music for as long as his memory allows him to remember. Starting with learning how to play the drums and then shifting to piano, most of Ghowste’s influence comes from both his parents. His mother influence was her playing gospel music, while his dad’s influence was playing rap/R&B. Thanks to the ever advancing technology of the internet and computers, Ghowste has used this to his advantage to perfect and hone his craft. Recently, in May of 2019, he released his “Playmind”, which is his debut instrumental tape. Creating an ambient and lo-fi/chillwave sound, Ghowste’s track “Peaceofme” is relaxing and has a great beat to it. The sounds of the e-piano along with the various ambient sounds and breakdown where it gets into a classic lo-fi beat really pulls it all together. An artist’s biggest challenge is finding their own sound, and Ghowste has definitely found his own creative take of lo-fi and chillwave music that is sure to hook listeners worldwide. Listen to "Peaceofme" here and get to know more about Ghowste below! Who are your biggest musical influences and why? It would have to be Tyler the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, and Kanye. Reasons being, Tyler always likes to do whatever sounds cool to him. I love Earl’s sound when it comes to the dark side of music. For some reason I just resonate with dark tones. Kanye will always be cool even if he’s outlandish. His drums definitely inspire me to find my own groove and his sampling game is cold. What inspires you to make this lo-fi kind of music? I’ve been recently listening to Stlndrms. Ever since I heard his version of this lo-fi kind of music I just felt I might as well see what I can do. I’ve been introduced to lo-fi before him and while it’s chill sometimes I want a little bit more spice added to the mix. Stlndrms definitely achieved that with his own sound, plus I’m kind of tired of the same trap stuff. Just wanting something different. What was the inspiration/concept behind you track “peaceofme”? I’m not even too sure. Once I heard the sample it just seemed like one of those melodies that you could feel what you wanted to feel from it, whether good or bad. It personally just puts me in a safe zone. I also like using wordplays so the title just fit the mood. Would you ever experiment with other genres? I would love to try my hand in some sort of metal genre. Maybe like System of a down, but I still want to put my own perspective on it. That and something like Big Fish Theory by Vince Staples. That whole mix of electronic/ dance with hip-hop is dope. Would you ever put vocals on your tracks/beats? I’m actually in a group called APEX. Most of the time I give them my beats so you’ll most likely hear it when they release it. I also put out an EP a few years back with nothing but my beats and other people’s vocals. That project is called SAGE. You can find it on my soundcloud or other streaming platforms. I’ll most likely do something like that again. What's next for you? Aside from mixing songs for my team I’ll be putting out more tapes before this year is up. Just trying to better myself as a producer and musician. I’ll also be collaborating with a few other producers and see what kind of noise we can make. It’ll only get better from here God willing. Connect with Ghowste on social media www.instagram.com/ghowste_ www.twitter.com/ghowste