After moving out to the US from the far away city of Budapest, Hungary, Renato Gresz isolated himself from most things he was used being exposed to. This new way of living was the reason that he was able to teach himself music production in his bedroom and allowed him to experiment with different genres and styles of playing, writing and recording music. The invested time and indulging efforts resulted into an outcome we will all be appreciative of.. the project called Ventures (FKA Sea Ventures). Instead of bedroom pop his so called “bathtub melancholic” style of singing and occasional madness, creates an atmosphere that welcomes emotions in the strangest forms. Making noise into beauty that you fear to explore, but desire to experience, his song “Pink Flowers” has this dainty conviction of songwriting and emotional substance. “Pink Flowers” is highly comprehensive, unusual from your typical norm of pop music, the all-inclusive approach was memorable for me. “Pink Flowers” has numerous elements of jam packed within one transcendental record. The meaning behind “Pink Flowers” seemed to have been locked and up to us to decode and analyze the intellectual tune. The vocals alongside the aesthetic beat was my favorite. The fused sound by both created a sensational environment for me. However, my personal favorite section in “Pink Flowers” is the three different major transitions in the beat. It takes the song into multiple different directions rather than sticking within one lane. It was one of the few elements that caused me to become a fan of Renato, besides of course his poetic inversive lyricism. The nomadic aura of “Pink Flowers” suits perfectly for those of you who are fan of artists such as “FKA twigs”. Overall, a ten out of ten for us! Listen to "Pink Flowers" here and get to know Renato Gresz in our interview below! Hi there, care to introduce yourself to our readers? Hi! My name is Renato. Im 6’1” and I weigh 154 pounds. I’m a blonde caucasian male and the color of my eyes are blue with a slight tint of green. My nationality is Hungarian and I wear glasses that are shaped like the one your grandfather probably wears. How did you form the name “Ventures” ? Any meaning or inspiration behind it? Honestly it just sounded cool so I kind of went with Sea Ventures when I released my first EP, but it felt like a band name and currently I’m working alone so I decided to take the Sea out if it. There’s not really much behind it. What inspired you to write your single “ Pink Flowers”? It was actual pink flowers. I was at a thrift store in Florida and I saw these pictures of different plants and flowers and it kinda caught my attention so I kept being focused on that imagery and visual in my head. You have a unique style, if you could categorize your music in any genre what would you categorize it as and why? When people ask me about my music I usually tell them that I make sad noises, but if I had to put it into a genre I would say it’s experimental pop bestrewed with elements of eastern folk and electronic pulses. Do you have any musical influences? If so who and why? When I was making this song I actually felt bad when I heard similarity in my sound to something I listen to, because taking inspiration from other artists felt like I’m not being creative and copying someone else so it took me some time and courage to realize that inspiration is the path to creativity. You can’t really make something from nothing therefore you need a source that nudges you in a direction. Bon Iver’s 22, A Million was a major influence on this and I’d say mostly, because of the way those songs break out from the norm and have these cracks and very pleasent sound and samples which give it this unexplainable flow that immediately cathces one’s attention. Another big one was Trevor Powers’ album called Mulberry Violence. His way of using noise that wouldn’t be expected to be made into music, fit in perfectly with the dissonant piano chords, loud industrial beats and discontinous scenes that leave you feeling like the blood freezes for those moments in your body And if I had to say one more It would be Young Fathers’ Cocoa Sugar album. All three of these artists are kind of doing the same thing by making a unique sound that you couldn’t imagine hearing before so you are really surprised when you hear something so unexpected. I really look up to people who are able to create that. What’s the impact you hope for your music to have on your listeners? I don’t really want to have an impact with my music. I sure hope for it to inspire people to have a better understanding of themselves not, because I wan’t to change something in them or show them something of myself, but to help make them vulnerable towards themselves and gain more understanding of what’s going on. What was your initial vision for “ Pink Flowers” ? Do you think you executed your vision as planned? When you look at a flower you see something beautiful and captivating, but that flower also dies one day and then it looks ugly. There’s this sort of fear that takes a hold of you as you see the reality of this around you. I really wanted to focus on different things that represent the aforementioned image. “pink flowers blooming in our hearts, wild cherries rotting in our minds”  I wanted to build the song around these objects and personify them as if I was talking to them, but since these also represent almost everything in life, I’m also talking to myself and everyone around me. A lot of my relationships with people and my relationship with myself are represented in this song. There’s this circle of emotions within everyone towards everyone that makes them want to say different things and change their minds about it a minute later. Like when you were a teenager and you’d tell your parents you loved them, but five minutes later when you got into some stupid fight with them you’d tell them you hate them, but an hour later you felt differently again. “so come here and rest yourself......still, I would love to make you cry” Have you performed live yet? If so, how do you get rid of your nerves? If you haven’t performed live yet, how are you planning on overcoming any nerves you may feel? I haven’t performed with this new project yet, but when the time comes I hope I’ll figure out how to deal with it. The other bands I performed with, I didn’t feel nervous so much, because I wasn’t alone, since there were five other people performing and a concert is like a construction where you’re not the only pillar so the weight isn’t only on your shoulder and the responsibility splits up therefore you know the focus isn’t only on you. Also if I still felt anxious I just drank a few beers before the gig and hoped for the best. What’s your 3 month, 6 month, and 1 year career goal? In 3 months: Have my first gig. In 6 months: Either release an EP or be working on album             in 1 year: I wanna buy a farm in Missouri and raise up families of opossums and armadillos while I have my own fountain that has root beer flowing out of if. Connect with Renato Gresz on social media: www.facebook.com/Ventures-2034644086817144/ www.instagram.com/vent.ures www.twitter.com/vent_ures

Talley is a fresh indie retro-pop act from Denver, Colorado. After a painful breakup with his prior band of 12 years, (Torgo!), he was forced to become a solo act, an endeavor he never planned, but which has lead to him flourishing. Talley's first single "We Can't Stay" looks back with loving nostalgia to the music of the past while venturing forward to explore new sounds in current progressive Indie Rock. “We Can’t Stay” has an vintage and classic rock sound that makes the single pop.. With the iconic synthesizers and electrics that was popular in quintessential rock music in the past, “We Can’t Stay” atmospherically places you in a different time period where rock music felt more authentic and genuine. The most important part about it is fun and raw, setting Talley apart from most current artists. “We Can’t Stay” allows you to have fun while enjoying the vibrant and multicolored instrumental and vocals. "We Can't Stay" paints an image of cotton candy, roller skates, vintage teen love and baby blue cars. “We Can’t Stay” instantly brings a satisfaction sentiment while listening. Allowing your prosperous happiness to emerge! Listen to Talley's new song "We Can't Stay". Check out our exclusive interview with Talley as we chat about the vision and meaning behind his new single. Be sure to stay connected with Talley on social media for all upcoming releases and news! Hey Talley, mind sharing to our readers a little about yourself? I'm a new Indie Retropop solo act hailing from beautiful Denver, Colorado. For over 12 years I led a progressive Indie Geekrock band from Texas. We reformed here in Denver, and after a year of recording and writing together, parted ways. Although a devastating loss and trial for me, it forced me to regroup and start my first official solo project, Talley; as it turns out, it was a blessing in disguise. I've been writing and producing two albums of original music simultaneously for the past year and a half now, and have also completed an album of covers to be released following my debuts. We can tell you have a really fluent and classic sound. Do you have any inspirations for this? I've found that most musical artists are embarrassed when they're called out for wearing their influences on their sleeve...but I'm actually proud when someone recognizes an influence because it's always been hard for me to define my specific sound. Others help you do this when they say who they think you sound like. I have such a vast volume of influences, they all sort of mesh together. I love when people say, "You sound like ____" and it's someone I've never heard of, or ever consciously taken influence from, just as much as when people say "You sound like ____", and they're spot-on. The latter is far rarer, but just the other day on Instagram a new fan messaged me, saying "Grandaddy meets Starf**ker", and I liked that. For my debut album, I'm hyper-aware of the main influence for each song, but for my follow-up, I'm trying to allow my subconscious to take the reigns, and I don't even really know what the sound is yet; it's new. In my own description of my umbrella genre: Indie Rock or Indiewave, and microniche: Retropop. Genre is hard to describe, and the majority of musical artists stray from this, sometimes to the point of entirely desiring to be un-defined, much to their own detriment, I believe. My training in Savvy Musician Academy teaches quite the opposite of this approach; that microniche definition is key to search engine optimisation, and fans and music-lovers alike love genre titles. It helps people to find your drop in the ocean of the internet! Here's the official description of my sound: Indie Retropop: Spacey Synthesizers, Scratchy Guitars, Layered Harmonies, and Quirky Rhythms. Cutting-edge Indie Rock and modern Electronic Music meets 70's Rock/80's New Wave. RetroFuture music. In what 3 adjectives would you describe “We Can’t Stay”? "We Can't Stay" is a deliberate homage to The Cars' 1984 album Heartbeat City, particularly the songs "Magic" and "You Might Think". It's a Talley love-letter to The Cars. Three adjectives? Glittery, Optimistic Eighties. Do you plan on releasing a video alongside “We Can’t Stay”? I'm primarily a filmmaker and am in the works to release a video for "We Can't Stay". Every month on the 25th through March, I'll be releasing a new single, with new artwork, promoting the upcoming full album debut, which will come out on June 21st of this year. By Halloween 2019, my follow-up, more electronic/experimental album will drop as well. I'm also finished with production on a tribute album of covers done in the "Talley" style, to be released Christmas 2019. It's a busy year! Any exciting upcoming events? Look forward to a crowd-funding campaign this Spring, where you can take part in helping me produce the records and related fantastical short films I'm working on with my crew! Join my e-mail list for more info on this: Music@BlakeTalley.com Connect with Talley on social media: Facebook Instagram #BuzzMusic

Dani In Public is an indie pop solo project out of Philadelphia whom is determined to leave their mark in the music industry! Dani In Public has released their single “I'm Not Even Thinking About You” and I thoroughly enjoyed the vibe they gave. “I'm Not Even Thinking About You” begins with an dream-like and ethereal introduction before you absorbs the eerie vocals abundantly distinguishable to the artist themselves. The progressive record has elements of avant-pop, the subtle insensibility aura that was created was highly intriguing for me. “I'm Not Even Thinking About You” reminds me of a pastel-like musical art form similar to the sound an artist like Kali Uchis creates. Artists like Kali Uchis and Dani In Public have a special and unique way of constructing and creating music like a canvas. Dani in public delivers the tenderness you aim to feel from listening to music. “I'm Not Even Thinking About You” gives you the freedom to become numb to the ambiance of the music and I personally enjoyed that sense of emancipation. You can tell how Dani In Public doesn’t necessarily need to force a vibe for his listeners, it just naturally projects off his unique artistry. Listen to Dani In Public's new single "I'm Not Even Thinking About You" and catch our interview where we chat exclusively about Dani In Public's plans for his next release! Hi there, care to introduce yourself to our readers? I'm Dani in Public, an indie pop project from Philly. How was the music scene in Philadelphia? It's a very diverse scene, I feel like I have friends in every genre, which is awesome. What was the intended message behind “I'm Not Even Thinking About You” ? I wanted to create a song about unrequited love that had some bite to it. I'm a sucker for sad songs to be honest. It was important for me to capture how i was feeling when I wrote it. Do you have any personal musical influences if so who? I'm a big fan of Frank Ocean, Sza, Justin Vernon and Lana Del Rey. I grew up on both pop music and hip hop. Do you produce your own music as well as record? Yes, I produce and record all my tracks. What’s one goal you aspire to accomplish in your music this year? Build my brand and put out two albums. The first one. "All About You", is coming out Valentine's Day. Connect with Dani In Public on social media: Twitter : @dani_inpublic Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dani_inpublic #BuzzMusic

Seanloui is an Arizona R&B band who arrived with a purpose to radiate nothing short than soul from their tantalizingly dark subject matters that collides with hazy and ethereal production that mingles with seduction. Led by French-American musician and songwriter Sean, they lightly interlace Pop sensibilities into smooth and sultry R&B delivery. Seanloui leaves listeners pleading for more as they lyrically tackle subject matters such as heartbreak, romance and sending misaligned energy straight out the door. Channeling the likes of Marvin Gaye with shades of Usher, KAYTRANADA and Craig David, Seanloui’s material to date gained the praise of The Huffington Post and EDM Magazine hailing the band as the "next big thing in R&B music.” Seanloui released their single titled “Outer Space” off their EP project “The Church Project” and this groovy hit record will be the next anthem you MUST play at your next function. The magnifying and electric jam begins with an outer world fx signalling in before the funky and soulful pop dance tune transitions in. the vocals are projected with a classic smooth-sailing RnB voice resonance. What I really like most about this single is the vintage bubblegum pop flare this song has. The presence of “Outer Space” elevates a sensual yet iconically an archetypal aura that’s addicting and feels like a musical drug! When we listen to most songs we look for a certain vibe or feeling from the sounds we hear in our ear. Some songs make us sad, some happy, and some make us want to fall in love! Regardless of the emotion, it’s undeniably a fact that music has a way of contributing to our current state of sentiments. Seanloui plays with that special quality highly well in "Outer Space" when they encourage you to dance and feel as if you’ve been abducted in a more older and charismatic time period! Listen to "Outer Space" here and get to know Seanloui in our interview below! Hi Seanloui, care to introduce yourself to our readers? I'm Seanloui ( just like it sounds haha ) I live in Tucson Arizona. I'm the main songwriter and musician in the band SeanLoui. How impactive is soul music for you? Its' pretty impactful. I wouldn't describe my music as " soul music" though. It's most def more of the Pop/R&B vibes. I think any music that touches on the is essentially " Soul Music ". Something that moves the person to action , or impacts them so much that it ( the soul) changes. I think my latest EP " The Church Electric " does exactly that. How do you guys describe your songwriting approach? do you have any specific meanings behind your songs? Majority of the the Church Electric was done over the course of a few months. Driving along the roads of Arizona and the lyrics and melodies would just come to me. Jimi Hendrix had a vision that talked about building an " Electric Church" where music is the language that moves and unites us all into a form of peace and harmony. My EP " The Church Electric" is about taking that same concept and taking it a step further. Electricity can light up the night and bring all those in the darkness closer together. Itt also can be used as form of " ammunition" to break down the chains and barriers from those that don't want us to unite. What can our readers look forward from you guys on “The Church Electric” EP? It's pure groove. You cant help but move your head and body to the beat. Its literally designed that way. The melodies are infectious as well, causing you to sing along. Being at all of the shows and seeing the crowd singing the lyrics is incredible. Most def touches on being a religious experience for sure. Do you have any personal favorite songs on this EP? If so which and why? I love the song Outer Space. Its literally the anthem of all all the songs combined. I use the analogy of being in " Outer Space" to talk about actions from those of us that are becoming angry at those who have the power to create peace on earth, but don't. What can we expect from you this year? OH MAN! Some cool stuff is in the works , another EP coming in the summer and something huge in the Fall. Tons of collabs from amazing artists and shows in Arizona and the West coast and Europe. Connect with Seanloui on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Subways On The Sun formed in Seattle Washington, the band projects their indie alternative rock sound across the country. “Hope You Like Getting Old” is a melodic and intricate single I enjoyed from beginning to end. The introduction of the song begins with the atmospheric guitar strings creating an ethereal vibe. “Hope You Like Getting Old” has this nomadic energy where you’re left with curiosity yet you’re longing for more. My favorite part about this song was the songs hook, “And all the lights are coming down on us” was so catchy and contagious that I instantly begin singing along. It has this eerie, yet chillingly beautiful feel to it that had me completely addicted. This song doesn’t necessarily create a depressing mood however, it encourages you to absorb the elements surrounded by the single. You get attuned with your emotions and you’re able to reflect on any momentary life situation you may have faced or may have been facing. It has a subtle low key feel, fused with delightful energy and that makes“Hope You Like Getting Old” a very special song to check out! Check out Subway On The Sun's new song "Hope You Like Getting Old". Check out our exclusive BuzzMusic interview with Erick about their new music and what we can expect from the band in 2019! Hi there, care to introduce yourselves to our readers? Hi everyone! This is Erick from Subways on the Sun. We are an indie rock band from Seattle and recently released our second album called "Capsize" through Spartan Records. How did you come up with your band name “Subways On The Sun” any meaning behind it? The name popped into my head one day years ago as we were starting to work on the first songs for this band. I've always been really interested in modes of transportation like trains and subways and love using them while traveling. Some of us in the band also have an interest in astronomy and space travel, so this idea of there being a subway system through the sun was fun imagery for us, and somehow seemed to fit with what we were doing. Ultimately, you just pick a band name and go with it! As a band, do you all share the same taste and interests in music? Or does any of you have any genres you individually enjoy separate from your band? We definitely share a lot of the same musical interests, which makes it easy to write together and reference bands or songs we like as we come up with ideas. A couple of us in the band are also pretty into metal and hard industrial music which you would never know from listening to our music, but you never know what influences might creep into our sound down the road! How did you guys meet? All of us in the band have been friends for a long time, and either played together in previous bands or shared the stage in separate bands over the years. For all of us, it's important to be making music with friends, and in a lot of ways it has ended up feeling like we are a family. I hope that never goes away. First and foremost, we are in this band to create music with our friends and collaborate on something we are proud of. What was the anticipation like creating music in subsequent to your previous releases? You hear bands talk a lot about the fear and trepidation that goes into creating a second album. For us, we just kept writing songs that we liked and then of course hoped that people would be just as into those songs as they were for our first album. We feel like we created something with "Capsize" that shows our growth as musicians and reflects where we are now in our lives, and so in that sense we were quite excited for it to be released and get into people's hands. I think we are always most excited with what we are doing at the moment, and being lucky enough to even make a second album was huge for us. Also for this record we were fortunate enough to get picked up by Spartan Records, and their team did an amazing job setting up this release and getting people interested. What’s your artist interpretation of the single “Hope You Like Getting Old”? Well, all of us in the band have kids and so the song started as sort of tongue in cheek nod to getting older. The "waking up on the floor" line came from a real event. My daughter who was very young at the time was supposed to be taking a nap, but was struggling with it. I stayed in her room to calm her down and all of a sudden I woke up an hour later myself, laying on her floor. We had both fallen asleep. My back hurt and I laughed to myself and the "hope you like getting old" line came to be. There is a more serious side to the song as well, in that we can all relate to the passage of time and getting older, and thinking about what has come before us and how the world will be when we're gone. What can we expect from Subways On The Sun this year? We are still doing our best to promote the new album with shows, and since we are having so much fun playing these songs live that will likely be the focus this year. We've also written quite a bit of new material lately and have a goal to get back into the studio to flesh those songs out. It's possible you'll hear some new music this year if we're able to pull it off. More than anything, we are thankful to keep doing what we love in whatever capacity we're able. Connect with Subways On The Sun on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subwaysonthesun/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/subwaysonthesun Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/subwaysonthesun #BuzzMusic

Hookdiggy released his single titled “On My Way” and we loved the entire vibe about this song! Listening to this song gave us a feeling of home. The soulful music that became apart of our culture where we listen and we instantly feel a sense of joy and love for not only the people around you but for yourself creates a sense of unity upon immediate hearing. “On My Way” totally has that effect on you. The charming and enchanting hook evokes a feeling of community not only with one culture, but variety of different cultures and ethnic groups and it’s just a refreshing sound to hear, credible to the singer Sunja Dannete. “We know this rap music ain’t seen its best of days“, rhymes Atlanta-based Hookdiggy in the defining record "Good Music". “Remember back when the artists would write/and try to captivate your mind from the thoughts to mic/Now I gotta give a little gimmick and dance/ If I’ma ever sell a record or get close to a chance.” If Hookdiggy has a shtick in anything, it’s making good music. Drawing from his musical beginnings singing, playing piano and drums, Hookdiggy takes hip-hop back to its core – thoughtful, upbeat lyrics driven by steady, danceable rhythms. “On My Way” is nothing more than a timeless bop that can be memorable throughout households and celebrations and that’s why we're immensely attracted to the song. Music nowadays has seemed to be congested with meaningless mambo jumbo without any feel good sound behind it. Hookdiggy is here to bring back the authenticity in the hip-hop culture and we’re excited to see what he accomplishes. Listen to "On My Way" here.

Using his music to spread knowledge and light, Otito is a rapper that’s breaking down the stereotype of rap music. If you’re wondering the meaning behind the name “Otito” it means truth and integrity in Yoruba. His sound is a mixture of conscious, soulful, and melodic Hip-Hop. Otito released his single “Amen”, a lyrically thought-provoking hit that steers clear from your typical rap norm. “Amen” is slightly religious however the main point I’ve received from listening to this single is that, it has a more motivational and inspirational approach with an uplifting delivery. The lyricism was raw and uncut and actually held substantial. I love that quality the most. He didn’t just rap about non-substantial things and your average lyrics you hear in mainstream rap music today where they rap about a bunch of nonsense on a popular beat. Otito took time to develop a record that has a meaning behind it. I took some time to listen to his other songs like “Celebration” and I’ve noticed that Otito has a laid-back style in his music but he still has that ability to project an aggressive nature and cultivate a trendy sound. The Georgia native is a lyrical wordsmith, focused on conveying his vision to the masses. A ten out of ten from BuzzMusic! Listen to "Amen" here and get to know Otito in our exclusive interview below! Hey there, care to introduce yourself to our readers? Peace and Light to all! I go by the name Otito! Is Otito a stage name or is it your actual birth name? It’s highly unique and neat! Thanks! I appreciate it! And no, it's just my stage name unfortunately lol. I definitely wouldn't mind it though, its an Yoruba ( West African language/ Spiritual practice) word for Truth! Integrity and honesty. Do you have any musical influences? Who and why? Yes, 2pac of course. Jay-Z, Andre 3000 and Outkast as a whole. Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Prince and Marvin Gaye to name a few. Those artists influenced me the most due to how bold and daring they were. Also their activism and socially awaken lyrics they put in their songs. What’s your opinion on the current state of Rap music? I think it's in a decent place. There's a balance right now in my opinion, of good artists and average artists. Deep music with content and party music with no depth, Trap, Pop etc. If you could do anything differently in this world what would you do and why? Once upon a time there's a couple things I would've changed, but at this point in my development I wouldn't change anything. Everything, the good and bad, were stepping stones to growth. Life is our greatest teacher. What’s the ultimate dream for you? Just to be heard by the masses. For my message and my words to be felt and hopefully inspire people with like minds. To leave a legacy. Connect with Otito on social media: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Rchbxd Facebook: https://bit.ly/2GAis0N Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2IoeE3f Twitter: https://bit.ly/2ELjDbR #BuzzMusic

Philly-raised artist Holdyn Barder is set to become a household name in the next generation country music and there’s absolutely nothing stopping him. A passionate singer and songwriter known for bringing incredible energy and professionalism beyond his age in his performances. His desire is to combine traditional country with a modern progressive sound while tailoring towards his own flavor, making Holdyn artistry to be quite intricate and unique. Raised listening to all kinds of music, country is what always stuck with him the most. From Toby Keith and Brooks & Dunn to Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, Holdyn’s spectrum of musical influence varies greatly, and that diversity is exactly what he wants his music to include. Holdyn Barder released his single “She Got The Best Of Me”. The song begins with joyful chords from his acoustic guitar before Holdyn’s warm voice carries in, completely situating us with the song where we can absorb its warmth to the fullest. You immediately become comfortable with the single due to the all American relatable sound Holdyn has. He intones us with his canorous vocals, transforming any dull mood you were once experiencing into something more delightful. The lyrics on “She Got The Best Of Me” from my listening perspective talks about an impact a woman has had on Holdyn. She broke his heart and was able to emotionally influence his feelings and thoughts. It seems like Holdyn may have drew any inspiration from personal heartache or experiences he may have had. “She Got The Best Of Me” most definitely has a mainstream appeal and can translate well across many country loving fans! Listen to "She Got The Best Of Me” here and get to know Holdyn Barder in our interview below! Hi Holdyn! Care to introduce yourself to our readers? Hey everyone! My name is Holdyn Barder and I am a country singer/songwriter born in Houston and raised in Bucks County, just north of Philadelphia. Apart from being an Economics, Finance, and Music student at Lafayette College, I am a BMI Songwriter and Independent Nashville Recording Artist. Being a full-time student and a musician simultaneously is both exciting and demanding, but with the right mindset and attitude it is certainly possible! Country music is a part of me that I could never live without, and I am so blessed and grateful for all the experiences I have been given thus far in my life – both personally and musically. Did you grow up in a musically inclined household? Were you surrounded by country music? Growing up, I was surrounded by all genres of music. Throughout my academic career, musical theater along with Meisner technique acting was a creative outlet of mine. In addition to my natural love for the stage, my father played violin for a few years and my mother sings and had played guitar and piano. My father served in the Marine Corps and my first country concert was a Toby Keith concert at the Tweeter Center at the Waterfront (now BB&T Pavilion). My uncle was stationed in Iraq at the time, and my grandfather (including many others close and distant relatives), served in either the Army or Marine Corps, too. So, I guess one could presume that my family’s military history, along with me being born in Texas, all helped form that unique patriotic sub-genre of country music in the back of my mind. From Lonestar’s “I’m Already There” to Brooks & Dunn’s “My Maria,” I was belting out those high notes in the backseat of my mom’s car at only three years old! Believe it or not, my country music interests faded as I got older. I remember getting into the early 2000’s pop, rap, and hip-hop era. I played country here and there, but it wasn’t until my high school years when I finally started listening to it again. George School was such an amazing place where I could be myself, and I ‘re-discovered’ country music there. Many of my classmates were musically inclined and went on to pursue music professionally as well, including Edwin Honoret (from Simon Cowell’s PRETTYMUCH). I remember playing “Little Black Submarines” by the Black Keys at a concert with my good buddies at Live Music Weekend, a two-day student music festival at my high school (like I said, it was an amazing place). We absolutely rocked the house and I never felt more alive! I was ready to connect back to where my passion for music originated from – country music. I started listening to the old tunes my mother and father played growing up in Houston and I started getting into the pop-country crossover sub-genre, too. Luke Bryan became an inspiring role model of mine, and I was completely ready to ‘countrify’ all of my friends who did not listen to country music! After a few years of getting back into country, my love for guitar, singing, and songwriting also grew in my first year at Lafayette College. I began exposing myself to long Nashville tradition and the legends of the country music industry. I truly dove into the knowledge and attempted to teach myself the inner-workings of Nashville. I enrolled in both vocal and guitar instruction at my college, and my instructors’ elitism at their craft and knowledge of Nashville history truly inspired me to attempt to follow that feeling I felt at Live Music Weekend in high school. I needed to begin chasing my dreams. How did your environment influence your artistry if it influenced it at all? Country music, besides sold-out concerts in Philly and Camden, was not a huge element in Bucks County life. Although it is rural in many spots, I think country music had a more distinct role in my own thoughts about how life should be lived. My banjo-playing uncle is in the Quaker City String Band in Philadelphia, and I spend every summer with my entire family at the beach jamming out to Kenny Chesney and Jimmy Buffett, to name a few. Being by the ocean is definitely a strong influence in my artistry, and I am confident that many of my future songs will incorporate seashore vibes. Do you prefer performing live or recording your music? I don’t have a specific preference since I believe that both performing and recording music are equally as rewarding and have their own unique perks! Recording music is special in the sense that you are permanently marking your sound for the world to hear. The only downside to this is that once it’s created, it’s done, so it is extremely important to always produce your best self, whether it be in a studio or in your own living room. When it comes to performing live, however, you can let loose even more and see the reactions of the people listening to you. You can feel the energy of the band and the crowd. It’s an empowering sensation and I love it. Being on a stage is an incredible feeling and I wouldn’t trade that for the world. Were you able to personally relate to “She Got the Best of Me” if so in what ways? Some personal events that took place in the past few years helped me decide that “She Got the Best of Me” was the song to record as it summarized much of my feelings. It was originally composed and cut by Luke Combs, and his powerful disposition brings an entirely different Southern Rock energy to the song and lyrics. I think portraying it the way I did provided a different, unique approach that also fit my emotions and intention more. I absolutely love the song as well which, of course, was another large factor in my decision to record it! Can you tell us a bit about the creation process of "She Got the Best of Me?" There are several aspects that went into creating the cover and its video. The song was produced with the help of former band leader and bassist for Chris Lane, Sid Menon. We met up in Nashville and he mixed the track for me. I also met up with Chad Crawford at the Nashville Urban Winery who lent his expertise in recording the accompanying video. Jordyn Elliott and Jaime Spinner were also key in bringing the whole project to fruition. Thanks to all who made it happen. What's next for you in 2019? 2019 is going to be a wonderful year of growth and creativity for me. I am currently writing and working on debut music scheduled to be released this year. In addition to writing my own music, I’m also in collaboration with some key writers in Nashville whom I am really excited to work with! I can’t wait for you all to hear it! Connect with Holdyn Barder on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/holdynbardermusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/HoldynBarderMusic Twitter: www.twitter.com/HoldynBarder Website: www.HoldynBarder.com #BuzzMusic

A second-generation musician, Taylor Pace got his start in music through the church and singing around the house with his family. As time progressed, Taylor's music reflects diverse musical influences ranging from Michael Jackson to Coldplay from John Legend to Prince. His dynamic skills has helped him become one of the industry's most explosive rising stars. As a singer, songwriter, producer, performer, that plays multiple instruments, Taylor offers his fans what they have always wanted--a genuine musician that tells the stories on the hearts & minds of everyone. Taylor Pace released his single titled “I Really Want You” and gave us a vibe we can carry with us into the new year. “I Really Want You” begins with the sensual instrumental mixed with that trap R&B bass beat. Taylor Pace has the classic R&B voice that use to be highly popular. It’s more high pitched and suave rather than low pitched with grit. The sound was trendy and I can see it becoming highly popular across radio airplays and added to everyone’s vibe playlists. “I Really Want You” has this sexy aesthetic with lyrics that touches base on a crush basically. However, he’s expressing his desire for his crush in a more erotic fashion. One of our favorites for sure! Listen to “I Really Want You” here and get to know Taylor Pace in our interview below! Hi Taylor, care to introduce yourself to our readers? My name is Taylor Pace, I’m a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter/producer/musician from Fort Worth, TX. I play and produce all styles from classical to jazz, gospel to R&B but I would say that R&B/Soul has my heart. My first album “Return Of The Phoenix” was completely self written/produced and over the years I’ve worked with (usually as a keyboardist) Mario, Mya, Ruben Studdard, George Huff as well as an amazing list of Indie artist. I’m just a fan of great music! Do you think singing in the church has impacted you beneficially with your music today? Oh my God! Singing in the church has made me the musician I am today. I learned very early that live music is alive. Meaning that you can practice all day long but when you get up in front of people and do it, the music is happening very much in the moment and you gotta learn to ride that wave and be in that moment. Do you have any personal favorites from your musical influences ? if so which songs and why? It’s cliche to say, but the list really is too long for me to name. When I grow up I wanna be Raphael Saadiq and D’Angelo combined so anything they put out is an influence on me. Having a similar church background, something about the funk and grit in their songs just speaks to me. But Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Prince, Michael Jackson and even more current artist likeTank, B.Slade and PJ Morton have such an understanding of how music is supposed to feel that I couldn’t pick any favorites out of their catalogues. If you listen it’s apparent why they are where they are. What was your initial vision for “I Really Want You” ? Dark and Sexy. This song was actually really easy to produce because, for whatever reason, from the first chord that joint was oozing this sophisticated sex vibe and I just rode that wave. How was it creating the your music video? It was incredibly fun creating the video. The director Mo, @Moreesefilms, is a BEAST!!! We worked really well together from the first meeting to end of the shoot. I think we were really captured the sensualness that I was going for in the song. As we enter 2019, do you have any big plans for the upcoming year? Definitely! I’m releasing new music/video every 30 days in 2019. I’m currently working on 4 separate projects that’ll be released in 2019 and I’m in the works to do some live shows overseas so I think 2019 will be my best year to date.

Emartz released “Cuban Boy” which begins with a dialogue and cinematic film introduction where after a conversation with another character, Emartz goes to sleep where he enters a dream and begins performing his hit single. With the spanish and islander flare, Emartz delivers a party anthem with full charisma and that suave swagger we love. The backtrack beat and instrumental reminded me of a popular charting song “I Like It” x Cardi B. The trap spanish banger is great for mainstream appeal while also allowing Emartz to significantly embody his culture and community. It’s fantastic when artists are able to show off their authenticity not only as a public figure but as a person. When artists like Emartz incorporates their background and human character within their music, it makes the song way more connectable from not only a similar audience, but digestible to a wide range of people. Listen to "Cuban Boy" here and get to know Emartz below in our exclusive interview! Hi Emartz, care to introduce yourself to our readers? My artist name it's Emartz but my real name is Ernesto Marzoa, that's where my artist name comes from,E from my first name and Martz from my last name,but these days people calls me Cuban boy ahah. Mind telling our readers a little bit about your upbringing and background? I was born and raise in Havana Cuba until the age of 14 ,since I was 6 years old I was involved in acting and dancing plays at my school and also underground battles ,but it wasn't until the age of 10 when I got my first microphone and that's when me and my friends from my neighbor will get together in my house and just freestyle on top of Reggaeton beats ,after years of playing around I had my first professional studio session at the age of 12 ,wrote my first song at the age of 13 and from there I never stopped making music ,I'm 21 now and still going with more faith that ever. Do you have any musical inspirations? If so who and why!? i always had many inspirations as a kid and now, all the way from the Beatles to bad bunny and many more, it would be unfair giving credit to just one artist because many of them made who I am today. How would you interpret the meaning behind “Cuban Boy” ? Cuban boy could be interpret in many ways ,more than anything I was looking to start my career with telling the audience where I come from and who I am ,since I live in Toronto now and the the first language in Canada it's English I wanted to do a balance of both languages ,in the song I talk about characteristics that Cuban boys have growing up ,all the way from having a lot of girls to always having self confidence ahaha, but more than anything describing who I am and protecting a confident image that no matter where you go or how big your dreams are if you believe in them 100% they will become true. Is there any specific genre of music you aim towards? There is many genres that I'm aiming for but mainly I'm focus right now on spanish rhythm ,I have an upcoming album that's gonna be coming out on the summer ,and I wanna be the most versatile I could be ,and bring the audience different sounds and try to satisfy as much people as I can ,lots of spanish English music of how most people calls it's Spanglish ahah, I want to be the first artist from Cuba to have a full album with all spanish genres in English and Spanish. Connect with Emartz on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/emartz+official