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Anna Rose is an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist who’s been working in the music industry for over a decade now. Anna puts her passion for music into everything she creates. Defined by Paper Magazine as “Bluesy Rock N Roll”, Anna Rose is proving to be a force to be reckoned with. Anna Rose released her single titled “Sucker Puncher” and this badass record places you in an electric mood! The epic introduction sets the tone for the song, with an exhilarating energy. Anna Rose begins singing in a soft-like texture with a chilling falsetto before she begins to transform her dynamics into a more powerful belt. The sass and attitude in “Sucker Puncher” represented the bluesy rock n roll she’s been categorized as. Anna Rose is pure fire. Her incandescent approach to “Sucker Puncher” was trail-blazing. This scorching hot record will snatch you into the realm of rock n roll and detailed vocals while leaving you wanting more. Anna Rose has this special attractive energy to her music that you just can’t help but love. Rather you’re a fan of rock n roll or not, you’re bound to become infatuated with the genre, simply by the way she presents it. “Sucker Puncher” was like an electric gatorade fulfilling your mood, having you head-banging and on cloud nine. The sensations “Sucker Puncher” gives is an unforgettable experience, thanks to the sensational artist of Anna Rose. Big things come in small packages and Anna Rose is the proof of the pudding. “Sucker Puncher” will translate well across various of different genre lovers including, rock n roll, country, and even blues! She’s exhibiting the style of multi-dimensional, and we’re excited to see what else she has under her sleeve! Overall, what an excellent song and we can't wait to hear what's next. Listen to "Sucker Puncher" here and get to know Anna Rose in our exclusive interview below! Hey Anna Rose! Can you briefly introduce yourself to our listeners? Hey! My name is Anna Rose. I’m a songwriter, singer & guitar player based out of Brooklyn, NY. You’re such a diversified artist wow! Please tell us more about your experience writing in Nashville! Thank you, my friend! Nashville has become a place that’s very dear to my heart, I write a lot of music down there & recorded my upcoming album in town with an incredible producer named Paul Moak. What I love about Nashville is the dedication to the craft of songwriting. The song truly comes before anything else here, and having so many amazing writers in the same place is inspiring. Where did the inspiration stem from while curating “Sucker Puncher”? I wrote Sucker Puncher with Justin Glasco at his home in east Nashville. I remember we were having a highly caffeinated conversation about the music business; the hustle, the all-nighters in the studio, the questionable motels off the highway after a show...the unrelenting drive & love of creating music that it takes to continue doing this as an independent artist. It was from that conversation that Sucker Puncher was born. It’s an anthem for those of us who don’t know the word “quit”. An artist with a cause—we love it! Are you able to tell us a little bit more about your service work with MILE? Absolutely! I’m very proud to be a tiny part of the work that MILE does, both within the United States and across the world, particularly in Guatemala where we have done several trips into the areas surrounding Lake Atitlán. This past winter we were able to help provide filtration systems that will yield 25 million gallons of clean drinking water for one of the communities we have the honor of serving. This kind of service work, along with spreading joy through music, is deeply important in my life. Please tell us you have upcoming music coming out! What’s the future looking like for Anna Rose? You’re in luck - there’s lots of new music coming out & plenty of opportunities to come see me play live! I’ve released the first two singles from my upcoming album thus far, Nobody Knows I’m Here and Sucker Puncher, and I’ll be releasing the next single, The Chariot, on June 7. I’m also very happy to announce that I’ll be playing CMA Fest on June 6th in Nashville, as well as a few shows in the northeast with Will Varley that month. Beyond that, we’re currently booking lots of summer shows, then in September you can find me at Ocean State Of Mind (RI, with Pat McGee), Little C Music Festival (OH with Hey Monea) and Pilgrimage (TN with Foo Fighters, The Killers and many more). You can check out Bandsintown or Songkick for more info on those, as well as dates further into the future that we’ll be releasing shortly. Connect with Anna Rose on social media: www.instagram.com/annarosemusic www.twitter.com/annarosemusic www.facebook.com/annarosemusic #BuzzMusic

Shashank Verma is a 22 year old college student from Delhi, India who found a love for music at the age of 8 after learning how to play guitar. It took about 6 years for Shashank to learn music, about Digital Audio Workstations, Plugins and was able to study music and start to produce it. SHA²NK is an independent artist producing all songs, and playing all the instruments including the melody and drums. Lively Beats? Check! Alluring and Attractive Vocals? Check! Catchy Lyrics? Check! “Desperate Love” is the perfect combination of what a vivacious track is, and I am absolutely in love with the style that this song is presented in. You can tell that there has been a great amount of work put into creating the perfect mixture of electric sounds to make that song that gets audiences up out of their seats and dancing along to the smooth vibes. SHA²NK is also able to showcase the ability to take things slow and still grab the listener’s full attention. The vocals are a beautiful match for the brightness that the melodies provide throughout “Desperate Love” and you can feel the passion behind each lyric that is sung, but with the combination of emotion that you can feel through the music itself SHA²NK has been able to limit the amount of lyrics present and allow the music to do part of the story telling – which I am a huge fan of! Overall I can see this song making it really big and hearing it bumping in cars and clubs around the world as it really is a feel good song that lifts spirits with its upbeat sounds! Listen to “Desperate Love” here and get to know more about SHA²NK below! Hey SHA²NK! Wonderful to talk with you! Can you tell us a little more about yourself? Myself Shashank Verma, I live in Delhi, India. I am 22 years old and a college student. I started learning guitar when I was about 8 years old and from there my interest in music started to develop. I studied music and start to produce music. It took me about 6 years to learn music and about the DAWs(Digital audio workstation), Plugins, etc. I am an independent artist I produce my song all by myself. Everything in my song the melody, drums, etc are created by me. I love music production, Music defines me. How did you come up with the mixture of sounds that can be found throughout “Desperate Love”? For the song "Desperate love" I want a vibe of romance and happiness. So, to get this vibe I made the sound of my drop lead by vocals that I used in the song. I extracted the part of the vocal and made by drop melody from that sound and mixed it with bass and drums. Are there any artists that inspire you to write new music? Yes, there are many artists that inspire me to write new music but there are 2 artists that influenced me a lot to write new music. Deadmau5 and Nirvana. I grew up listening to Nirvana. I like the grunginess, creativity and rock style of the songs. Their music helps me to be more creative and give me the gist to create a vibe in a song. On the other hand, Deadmau5 inspires me towards electronic dance music. The style of Deadmau5 production is amazing. So, I combine both of the styles to create my own. Did you write “Desperate Love” with the intention of having a deeper meaning? Yes, the song "Desperate love" has a deeper intention. The song intends the intense love of a lover. Tell us what we can expect to see from you next in 2019. New album drops August 15th on all the major music platforms (Spotify,iTunes, apple music, Deezer, Pandora, Saavn, etc). Connect with SHA²NK on social media www.instagram.com/shashankcr www.facebook.com/shashank.verma www.twitter.com/vernashashank97

From Miami, Florida, Randy-Jay is a hot new R&B and rap producer who’s been in the business for a couple years. Randy-Jay works at LegitWitIt Studios which is based in her hometown, Miami. Randy-jay is creative and laid-back, and his music reflects his personality. Randy-Jay's approach is open and flexible, which he believes is the key to creating great music. Music means everything to him. When Randy-Jay produces, he is completely consumed by the music that he’s working on and enjoys every second. “To Me, Music is like a vacation. I use it put myself in a mindset of not having any worries and just let my creativity control the vibe that I'm on”. Randy-Jay has an eye for new, talented artists, and knows how to make them perform at their best. With a combination of his experience, skill, expertise, and passion, he sets out to create the best possible music for his fans to enjoy. “Feel Me” is Randy-Jays newest release. The track is dope and filled with confidence. “They ain’t ever met a swag like this, big purse cus’ I carry up bank like this”. The lyrics are something Nicki Minaj would rap, leaving the listener feel bougie and untouchable. “I know I’m extra, not an ordinary chick, everything G, can’t play me I ain’t no toy, my attitude will break the feelings of a broke boy”. The rapper spits with a sick and catchy flow with cleaver lyrics. I love the untouchable vibe of the song, big shout out to Randy-Jay for the excellent execution on producing this fire track! Cheers to many more Randy-Jay! Listen to "Feel Me" here and get to know more about Randy-Jay below! How did you discover your passion in creating music? I always had a passion for music period ever since I was in elementary school. Especially rap. I'm from Miami (Carol City to be Exact) so I was always listening to Trick Daddy and Rick Ross growing up. Ross came out later during my high school years but he really set the new standard for how a Miami Artist should sound. My older brothers always listened to rap music from other places though. Meaning i knew about rappers like Jay-Z, 2Pac, Biggie, Busta Rhymes, and Snoop just to name a few. Especially Outkast for sure. Aqemini is the first album is remembered listen to when i was around 6 or 7. That's because it had a naked lady painted on the CD lol. Their my favorite group in all genres of music, period. I started making beats about 2 1/2 years ago. It started out as a hobby but it was easy for me to catch on to it because of my background in Information Technology and most music being made is Technology based. It helps having a good ear too. I got into it more when my friends from high school, Stevie and Rennard, opened their Studio, Legit Wit It Studios, in Miami Gardens. They let me come through and work on my music. Stevie and my other homie, Heem, are engineers and producers so they helped me when it came to developing my skills when it comes to Music Production. I'm still at that studio till this day. What makes you and your music different from other producers and their work? I don't think it's up to the producers or even creators to discuss what makes their music different. I think that's solely up to the consumers and fans of your music. Besides, it's really hard for me to describe what makes my music different because when i only worry about what I'm making when its comes to music. Thinking about other people's music while creating turn their music in references for me, and I don't want to do that. Creating Music is the same as Creating Art to me. I want to create art from scratch. I need to work on a blank canvas. What inspired you to create/produce “Feel Me”? I wanted to make something that had a kind of sexy, crossover club feel. I wanted something that has a good summer vibe to it. I knew it needed a female feel to it as well. That's why I had Lene', a new female artist i was working with at the time, do the vocals for the track. I also had a writer named C-Rite put the verses together. I made the beat probably a couple months before we recorded the song. I was basically sitting on it . Like Kanye said, you gotta keep the best beats for yourself. Lol. Is there something specific that you want your listeners to get from the track “Feel Me”? I want them to enjoy the song. That's the most important part for me. I want them to get a good vibe whenever they hear it.  Anything else that comes with it is a bonus for me and whoever listens to the track. Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? I see myself being successful. I can't tell you how its going to happen. Can't foresee what's going to happen. I just have the feeling that it'll all work out fine. God's Plan you know. Connect with Randy-Jay on social media www.instagram.com/rnr305 www.twitter.com/RNR305_

Born and raised in Romania, Rian Cult grew up listening to many European rock and hip-hop influences. Now attending Berklee College of Music, Rian focused on more pop inspirations such as Phil Collins, Ed Sheeran and Sting. Rian Cult began as a drummer, then started playing guitar and singing. In 2018, he began pursuing a solo career as a singer/songwriter and producer. Rian wrote music for artists from everywhere. His songwriting style can be compared to Julia Michaels, LAUV, Halsey and Ella Mai. Rian Cult’s newest single “Lies” is an upbeat pop hit about betrayal within a relationship. Because of Rian’s expansive musical knowledge, he is able to turn a dreary subject into a party track. “Lies” fuses modern dance pop sounds with more European and retro vibes through subtle horns, funky guitar and electronic tones. Rian Cult’s childhood influences and his more modern pop inspirations mesh together to create a unique track. Rian’s vocals are similar to Ed Sheeran in tone, but Rian Cult is too individual to be compared. Rian sings, “Oh you can’t fool me, it’s funny you see. Your mind is with him even when you’re laying next to me” to further explain the theme of the ironically fast paced song about a cheating lover. Rian Cult’s newest release “Lies” has relatable lyrics for any listener to grasp, while still enjoying the catchy melody being delivered. His strive to reach audiences and fans on a  personal level is off to an incredible beginning. I can’t wait to keep up with Rian Cult to see where this journey takes him. Listen to "Lies" here and get to know more about Rian Cult below! Hi Rian Cult! Can you start by telling our readers more about your background? When did you move to Boston? Of course! I was born in Romania, on the coast of the Black Sea and thanks to my dad, I picked up drums at around 10 years old. I played and did gigs around the country for 8 years until I decided to move forward and make an actual living out of it, which for someone in my country was pretty scary because you can only get to a certain point with music. So, I took a leap of faith and applied for Berklee College of Music, and to my surprise, I got in. in 2016 everything changed for me, all the connections I started to make and all the people I've been working with ever since have brought me a step closer to becoming the artist I've always dreamt of becoming. Being in Boston and New York back and forth for 3 years has really made a difference on how I think of music, especially with this new wave of amazing artists that bring their best to the table! We love your new track “Lies”! Can you tell us more about the meaning behind the lyrics? I think of this track as the foundation for my sound, it's me. It was born during a time when I was overwhelmed by my personal and professional life and I was writing 1 or 2 songs a day. "Lies" wrote itself in a couple of hours and I didn't pay attention to it at that time, but at its core, it was the simplest, most genuine message. I always try to make my songs relatable for the listeners and I think "Lies" does just that. The lyrics talk about an affair and how the other person feels that even though someone is really good at hiding it. The lyrics in the beginning state how one might rush into believing without any actual proof but feels that the vibe is different. Sometimes when a relationship is like the East Coast weather, you can kind of tell that there's stuff to talk about. The song has a very upbeat and happy vibe for a song that's about cheating and disloyalty and that's because I tried to incorporate in the message the fact that we don't lose anything when something like this happens, we just get better and better at sensing these things. What’s your writing process like? I have 3 main methods I use unconsciously. When I write I try to be as genuine as possible, to be myself, so I usually think of how I'm feeling and assimilate it with an action or a memory and base it off of that. Sometimes I just see or hear a simple but interesting word or phrase and use it as a title or as the main idea and start writing around it. Other times a simple and catchy melody does the trick and I try as much as possible to be true to the melody and build the lyric scheme and syllables to fit the melody. I always believed that any good melody can be a catchy melody as long as you put the right words to the right notes and repeat them enough to stick in someone's mind. I give a lot of credit for my writing to  "Swagg" Harris, and amazing producer and songwriter who's been incredibly helpful at giving tips and insights about how changing a few words can make a huge difference from taking a good song to a great song. I've been co-writing intensively lately and I've learned so much from that as well, sometimes it's so much better than writing alone, especially if you're writing over an already produced track. What made you begin to pursue a solo career as an artist? For me, it's all about making listeners feel something. Being behind the drums for 8 years I've always been more than jealous on the vocalists I played with because want it or not, they delivered the message and the vibe of the songs to the public and I wanted to do that. I slowly started to try and make it possible for me, so I picked up the guitar and keys then started writing and singing. I got such a drive to pursue the solo artist career after seeing artists such as Ed Sheeran, Phil Collins, Sting and Peter Gabriel perform live, how they made it seem that in the moment, the song they were singing was everything to them and I related to that. You know how when you listen to a song, you get those chills and you're like " Damn, that was so good, I wish I wrote that", that's what I want too. I want to inspire and give listeners the feeling they need when they need it. I want people to feel a connection with my music and go home and be inspired to do anything. At the end of the day, it's all about going to sleep with a smile on your face and I want to give that, even if it lasts for a night. How does “Lies” compare to something you wrote when you first started songwriting? I think I've come a long way since I first started songwriting and looking back, there was a clear evolution in both songwriting and producing. It's also because the trend has been changing a lot in the past 3-4 years and I've been trying to get ahead of it with whatever I'm writing and especially producing tracks. My first songs were missing some important elements but they didn't lack the message which was good. At first, I was making a lot of acoustic vibe songs, more like Fleetwood Mac combined with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, a lot of 80's inspired music blended with acoustic guitar and singer-songwriter elements. Now it has evolved into a combination between 80's groove and modern vocals and lyrics. Most of my inspiration comes from Charlie Puth, The S.O.S Band, Michael Jackson, Duran Duran and Stevie Wonder. I feel that "Lies" is taking me on the path that I want to go and I know I'll get there sooner or later! Connect with Rian Cult on social media www.instagram.com/rian.cult www.twitter.com/ACuletu www.m.facebook.com/Rian-Cult

This fairly new Hip Hop artist and songwriter goes by the name of Olivr. Sitting at the age of 22, this New York native is bringing his own thing to this music world. He currently has 3 songs out now; What I’ve Become (2018), Potion (2019) and his latest single Black Heart. Olivr’s background in music has helped to cultivate him and connect spiritually on another level. There’s something unique and passionate about Olivr’s style of music. Bringing his own flare in lyricism, within the production of the music, and even the melodies. There is something that is very distinct that Olivr brings to the table that isn’t like anyone else. This guy has a very bright future ahead of him. Bringing us his latest single “Black Heart” let’s tune in. The first thing I love to cover is the cover art. An artist that takes the time out to really hit every detail is dope to me. The art is poppy moody yet simple. It gives you a visual that makes you wonder what more is there or what will the song be about. Even with the background treatment how it is slightly faded and only on the left side. So cool! Now the song begins. I love the intro-beat or the first 20 seconds. It gives some cultural sounds which remind me heavily of Indian sounds. Very enticing sounds. I also love the lyricism. Olivr really has something here and his sound truly is one of his own. I love that this artist writes his own music as well. That really can carry an artist a long way especially as an independent artist. Listen to “Black Heart” here and get to know more about Olivr below! Hey Olivr! Tell us a bit about yourself and where you're from! My name is Olivr, I’m a hip hop artist/singer/songwriter from New York. I’ve been involved in music for quite some time. I spend most of my time in my studio or working with my manager/producer Daniel Scott’s studio. There’s nothing I’d rather be doing than making music. I’m very passionate about my craft. What is the background on your artist name? How did you choose your name? Throughout my high school years, I had transferred to a new school in Junior Year. When I showed up to my new town.. I met one of my greatest friends and he gave me the nickname “Oliver” because my real name is Ali. He liked Oliver better. When I was creating my stagename I decided to cut the “e” to make it cooler. Thats how I ended up with “Olivr” Your new single is a vibe! Can you give us some insight to the track “Black Heart”? Black heart is a very special song to me for many reasons. It has these dark but fierce acoustic guitar cords mixed with powerful synths. Once Daniel Scott produced the record and presented it to me.. I knew it was a smash! It all came so natural when we started to write it. We knew this was the start to something wonderful. Tell us about the writing process of "Black Heart" and what the production process was like I wrote the song with my producer/manager Daniel Scott. I reflected on my past when I was at rock bottom. When I had no one supporting my dream, craft or aspirations. It turned me into a colder person having a black heart. Later in life I started to get out of that rut. I’m in a much better place in life and I’m grateful for my family, friends and supporters of my music. I love y’all. Where can listeners find you or more of your music? My music is available on all platforms. If you search “Olivr” on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, SoundCloud, YouTube, etc.. you will find me. I also post a lot of updates on my social media accounts including snippets and release dates. Follow me on Instagram! @therealolivr What's next for you? I have a new single coming out this June with one of my closest friends! He’s also the first artist to feature with me. His name is toocursed. He’s only 17 years old. The record is called “Downsize” It’s produced by Daniel Scott and mixed by Michael Ashby(Cardi B, Migos, Fetty Wap, Latoya Jackson) My only 2 records I’ve released have been solo. So a feature is something I’ve been really wanting to do Connect with Olivr on social media www.instagram.com/therealolivr www.twitter.com/therealolivr www.facebook.com/OfficialOlivr

Atlanta, Georgia native, Boi Blue was heavily influenced by his musical surroundings growing up. Music, food and culture was all around him from a young age. Being involved in the church, music was an inherent part of Boi Blue’s life. His musical influences include many notable artists such as Biggie and Tupac. His passion for writing music grew as he developed skills in crafting poetry. This led to Boi Blue’s finely-calibrated, soulful style lyrics that take listeners on a journey. Soul filled lyrics with rich storytelling aspects are what Boi Blue is known for. Equipped with southern flare, Boi Blue’s newest release “You Know It” is easy to vibe along to. I like the very subtle and smooth R&B background melody. Layered with catchy bass and addicting sound arrangements, “You Know It” exudes the confidence of a future legend. Boi Blue delivers flawless and precise bars. His lyricism and hard hitting one liners are evidence of his creative mind. Rap icon and fan favorite, Boi Blue knows exactly what his listeners want to hear. “You Know It” is a dope track that anyone can rock to and spreads a positive and confident vibe. Artist and ground breaking creator, Boi Blue is exactly was today’s Hip-Hop scene needed. His expansive ideas and storytelling aesthetic are truly mesmerizing. Thriving up and comer, Boi Blue’s  “You Know It” is going straight to my summer bangers playlist and I recommend you do the same. Listen to “You Know It” here and get to know more By Boi Blue below! We love your new track “You Know It”, Boi Blue! Can you tell us about the meaning behind the lyrics? What was the writing process like? Thank you! Coming up with the process of this track was easy really. Once I figured out the melody the words kinda fell into place. I actually wrote this song without instruments, it was all a cappella at first. Where did the name Boi Blue originate? I got the name “Blue” from a childhood friend, it symbolizes my dark complexion, I just embraced it, “Boi” came later on. What’s your favorite lyric in “You Know It”? Why? In the second verse I said “ first class put you on flight, we can go tonight, you’re my prototype, show you right.” Was my favorite line because I didn’t write it! The whole second verse was freestyle. That feeling was real in the studio because everyone there was cheering me on, that vibe was priceless. If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why? Prince most definitely!! I was a big fan of Purple Rain growing up, would’ve loved that experience. What’s your fanbase like in Atlanta? My fan base in Atlanta are very original, especially the ones who grew up here. My music is real Atlanta, and soulful as well. What's next for you? Evolution! I have two projects done, I plan on releasing them both in 2019, merchandising, and touring! All put together by yours truly. I’m also working with other up and coming artist, hopefully I can start my own label as well. Connect with By Boi Blue on social media www.instagram.com/iamboiblue

Terry Bright is an alluring and impressive singer/songwriter born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. Now residing in Atlanta, Georgia, his upbeat hip-hop style and summer bangers can be credited to his traditional southern upbringing in gospel music and have him rising to the top. Terry’s influences include Usher, TLC, Aaliyah, Ray Charles, Dawn Richard and Ciara. Terry Bright describes his music as a fusion of Dawn Richard and Frank Ocean. Released this May, his newest single “North Florida Flow” has been proclaimed a summer sizzle and it’s not hard to hear why. The upbeat back beat paired with Terry Bright’s fresh vocals are a refreshing twist on today’s hip-hop sound. “North Florida Flow” is a killer summer anthem. Terry’s catchy lyrics and addicting melody have me hearing Chris Brown similarities in regards to his expansive range and undeniable talent. “I can do better, watch me do better ” is repeated throughout the dope track, highlighting Terry Bright’s confidence and all-star attitude that he’s clearly earned. As the title describes in “North Florida Flow”, Terry’s credits his unique sound and vivid style to his home roots in the north of the sunshine state, Pensacola, Florida. Check out this new track as soon as possible and stay on the lookout for Terry Bright. Listen to “North Florida Flow” here and get to know more about Terry Bright below! Hi Terry! Can you start by telling us more about yourself and how you got started recording your music? I start singing in church and as a young male my voice started to change. I couldn’t sing the same songs anymore because voice and tone was changing, so I started writing the songs so I can continue singing because my tone has changed. Then I started a YouTube channel and start singing on YouTube, I  wasn’t that great lol But I continue to sing. Then I invested my track scholarship money because I use to run track and I bought me a MacBook and a mic then I started recording my own songs just little demos. That strengthen my songwriting and allowed me to hear how I sound. Then from there I started taking my demos and going to the studio to record them. But it wasn’t like I went into a huge studio I had a friend who is a rapper in Houston and she help me record my first song at her house call throw my love. And because I moved to Houston at the time I was also a media major at Texas Southern University so I had just learned how to edit videos so I shot my own music video for It. Put it on the YouTube channel that I’ve been growing over the time and put my first official music video and that’s how I started everything lol “whew that was long lol What’s your new release “North Florida Flow” all about? North Florida flow is about” doing better”. My next project is called “ Relationship Aren’t Everything” I’m creating a four part owl saga inspired by the last Airbender, but very relatable nothing corny or very gimmicky, something is very relatable, I write all music and I want to be organic about how I feel and how other people may feel. North Florida is where I’m from Pensacola Fl, and I wanted to represent my Florida side just as much as I rep my Houston Texas side. The song is basically about wanting to do better and if things don’t work out then It can only get better it’s about encouraging everybody to do better. All relationship are not worth the stress, I know people work for huge artist like missy Elliot , Ciara, Beyoncé , huge productions and television shows, who tried to slander and trash me as artist, it’s not a about dropping names or blasting these individuals it’s about inspiring people to do better to overcome to rise above the relationship is not always a intimate relationship it could be a friendship and brotherhood , sisterhood. What inspires you to continue creating music? The writing , the excitement of creating a song that provokes emotion and inspiration. If you listen to any of my songs they are very creative some of the song titles don’t even have the same words as the title of the songs lol. And as in the Indie artist if we can afford to get on music out there as much as possible then we can be able to live the life you wanna live and have 100% control over everything. That’s beautiful part that’s the goal that what inspires me, Megan thee stallion did It who also going to Texas southern is a huge star right now and she writes he own music. What would be your dream collaboration? man listen (laughs) solange , Beyoncé  , frank ocean , SZA , paramore, Jordan bratton, Kendrick Lamar, Dawn Richard from Danity Kane and BRANDY. What a damn wet dream lol yes What are some challenges you’ve faced as an artist? How do you overcome them? promotion lol I don’t believe in buying followers, I truly believe in hard work and taking Risk, and investing my money. Being smart Paying attention to my audience how can I expand my audience. They are so many artist out right now you can get lost in the sauce and feel so discourage. But I try to fight through the hype because that’s all It is someone got more hype then you. For the past two years I have a witness Artist drop a song in the next following year they have the biggest song of that year. Ella mai boo’d up , city girls , cardi b , and Megan thee stallion. They didn’t give up ,sit downThey kept creating music, And that I overcome some of my challenges but promotion and the only thing that I have to overcome I just don’t let things I can’t control,  control me. I’m a singer then go sing , I’m a writer then go write ,put It on YouTube , SoundCloud do it but I’m not gonna sit here and cry about music that people haven’t heard yet , that’s a blessing because you still can  be the hype and have so much new music that people haven’t heard. So long story short I’mHuman it’s can get me down but I’m fighting each and everyday to be hear. Connect with Terry Bright on social media www.instagram.com/terrybright www.mobile.twitter.com/terrybright www.m.facebook.com/terrybrightlife

At the tender age of 16, a musical prodigy was born. Original and motivated, Chris Padin is an independent artist who produces EDM with a twist. He delivers heart pumping beats that are impossible to resist. Chris’s technique is to fuse various genres to create his own exclusive style. People are taking note of his talent with over 350,000 Sound Cloud streams, and 800,000+ streams on YouTube. Chris’s musical portfolio focuses on deep and progressive house, future bass, and trap. His newest release, “Alpha”, is no different. “Alpha” is innovative and energized, making you feel 5 expressos in. “Alpha” is intense, upbeat, and just straight up hype! Its filled with so much positive energy that is impossible to keep to yourself. This track is perfect for some extra gym motivation, a club hit, or even a big rave like Ultra Music Festival. Chris expertly blends multiple music genres to create this dope electronic hit, and the best way to understand his work is the listen to it for yourself! You can check out Chris Padin and all of his tracks on Sound Cloud, Spotify, or YouTube. We hope to hear more from you soon Chris! Listen to "Alpha" here and get to know more about Chris Padin below! Hello Chris and welcome to BuzzMusic! Can you tell us a little bit more about yourself and background? What inspired you to start making music at the age of 16? I always loved music and the way it made you feel. There was music that I would listen to when I was happy and music that I listened to where I could relate to my own life experiences. I kept a large collection of these types of music for different moods that I was in. I always carried around a MP3 player with head phones and everyone knew me for it. So at the age of 16 a friend asked me to play some of these songs at a party and I started looking up how I can play the music I carried in my MP3 player for other people to listen to. I bought my first turn tables and spent hours learning how to use them. Through the years I upgraded my equipment and practiced. Eventually I felt like I needed to create my own music so that I can create my own unique sound that people can relate to. Now I produce my own unique sounds in my home studio to bring to the EDM world. Why did you choose to title your single “Alpha”? I named the track Alpha because it was my first dance track. The first letter of the alphabet the letter A. I am also Greek and the letter A in Greek is Alpha. Alpha in a pack of Wolves is the top wolf . I felt like I made something that could be at the top, like the wolf of a wolf pack. What do you want your listeners to feel when they hear “Alpha” I wanted them to feel energy feel happy, something that makes you move , something you can hum to that’s almost addicting. What is the main difference between you and other EDM artists? One main difference my fans tell me on social media is that I seem like I care. They listen to my music and contact me and I actually answer them . They tell me there so happy and think it’s so cool that they were actually able to connect with the person that created the song they love so much. I have hundreds of open conversations with people I never met before telling me how much they like my music and we’re so surprised when I thanked them for supporting me and my music decisions. I also love to bend the rules and mix different aspects of genres into my own vibe. I feel like everyone has to categorize their music into a genre that someone else created what if you wanted to mix 3 or 4 genres and still make a track that’s amazing. Connect with Chris Padin on social media www.instagram.com/chris_padin

Mark Larenz is a talented singer/songwriter/composer from Phoenix, Arizona. Born in 1996 as an only child, Mark struggled with being lonely but found his passion for music through this struggle. He started off writing raps after his experience in writing poetry but slowly made the transition to a vocalist. Not only does Mark Larenz write all of his own lyrics but he also produces the music. A skilled piano player, this talent led him to production. Mark’s influences include Sarah Vaughan, Chaka Khan, Ramsey Lewis and Roy Ayers. His jazz influence fused with a funky and soulful flare give his songs a retro vibe. Mark Larenz’ newest release “Hindsight” has me grooving at my desk. From awakening flutes to jazzy drums, smooth vocals and catchy melodies, Mark has created a hit. The soul-filled energy that comes blasting through the speakers is sure to gain attention. Mark’s vocals are timeless and transporting, at such a young age he’s able to captivate audiences with his unique and eclectic sound. I can really hear his Ramsey Lewis influence in this funky jazz/R&B track. “Hindsight” is about exactly what the titsl insists. Mark sings, “Hindsight is always 20/20, that’s what people say”. This song is about losing a loved one, we should not take anything in life for granted, and we should live for the moment and live fully today so we don’t carry these heavy regrets. Emotional, vulnerable and harmonically-rich, “Hindsight” is a song for everyone. Mark Larenz knows how to relate to his audiences and fans. Mark’s efforts to recreate a retro sound have succeeded and we can’t wait to see what he delivers next! Stay on the lookout for Mark Larenz. Listen to "Hindsight" here and get to know more about Mark Larenz below! Hi Mark! What do you owe your retro style and musical interest to? Hip-Hop was always the dominant culture  for me growing up, and the samples used in it came from that era. When I started crate digging, I recognized the source material and fell in love with the lush sound of those records. Also, my very eclectic godmother introduced me to jazz, classical and Motown What was your upbringing into music like? How did it start? I wanted to be singer as a child, but I hated my voice because I wanted to sound grown. My mom had me take piano lessons as well, but I wanted to make fully produced songs. I‘d listen to CDs/radio, but it wasn’t enough for me to just listen. I wished I had the means to express myself the way those artists could. And now in adulthood, I can. What’s your writing/composing process like? I seldom ever just sit down and push a song out. You have to let it grow over time. I write to acknowledge the feelings I’m afraid to in my life. When composing, I use my midi keyboard to produce, then I’ll export a score and find a musician who can play it. Some virtual instruments sound like the real thing but other instruments need the human touch. Can you tell us about the meaning behind “Hindsight”? Someone I loved had passed away, and the year leading up to that we weren’t even talking. The last time was the last time. I wished things had ended differently. For “Hindsight” I wanted to convey the euphoric yet sad feeling attached to nostalgia and “harping” on the past, hence why you hear the harp glissandos in the end. If you could perform at any venue in the world, where would you choose? The Blue Note jazz club in NY :) Connect with Mark Larenz on social media www.instagram.com/marklarenz www.twitter.com/marklarenz www.facebook.com/marklarenzofficial

Los Angeles based alternative pop singer-songwriter Katie Ferrara writes honest and authentic music with an ethereal flair. Capturing audiences around the globe with the purity of her spirit and rising from an unknown busker to participating in the competition “Feeling the Street” in 2015 that was held in New Zealand, Katie has a “tender approach to life that bursts from her guitar and vocal chords in a way that is both charming and reassuring.” (Buzz Music). She has performed at notable European festivals such as Edinburgh Fringe and is not only a song writer but has written about her experience meeting people through music in a book called “Stories from the Street”. Katie is known for being an international artist, and has recently stepped into the Los Angeles music scene performing regularly at the Hotel Café main stage and second stage. Down-to-earth track “No Bad Days” is a beautiful mix of vivacious sounds, touching lyrics and Katie’s exceptional vocals. This eclectic song is a combination of genres that can easily lift your spirit if you are having a hard day, with the bright emotions that are felt through each note and the addicting lyrics that are sure to get stuck in your head as well as get you singing along. Katie’s brilliant voice has a large range and she is able to showcase it exceptionally well throughout this track. “As long as the sun comes up, gonna celebrate” and “As long as I breathe then your gonna hear me say Oh” are just some of the uplifting words that are found in this magical tune and that I found stuck out to me on a personal level. The earthy sounds along with the beautiful mix of guitar, a variety of drums, maracas and many other instruments, “No Bad Days” is a song that can get your head bobbing and foot tapping. It is said that music is good for the soul and “No Bad Days” is a song that will relax, refresh and leave you feeling serene after a good listen. Listen to "No Bad Days" here and get to know more about Katie Ferrara below! Hey Katie! You have a fantastic voice! Tell us a bit more about yourself. I am an singer songwriter from Los Angeles and I’m currently working on releasing my first full length album. A lot of people know me in this town for my busking escapades-I’ve traveled all over Europe doing it and kickstarted my career in music by street performing in Burbank. I wrote a book about these experiences and will be writing a second volume pretty soon. Beyond that, I think I am a pretty down to earth person. I love cats, hiking in nature and cooking good food. Sometimes when I’m not playing music I do cooking live streams on periscope and show my fans what I’m making for dinner which usually involves a recipe containing lemons. I studied psychology at college and I would say that I’m a very philosophical and spiritual person. I’m curious about understanding myself and how we’re all connected to each other. Do you find that you often write songs that touch your listeners on a personal level? Some of my songs are personal and others are not. The type of song that I write really just depends on what kind of message I want to convey. I would say that No bad days is far from personal in the lyrical content -it’s just a feel good song about practicing gratitude. My other songs like Jackets, Lost in the Wires, Hiding, Picking apples for example-those are all personal songs because they stem from experiences that have happened in my own life. I think songs that connect people on a personal level are ones that say things that people don’t always have the courage and power to say. When I was writing those songs, I was making statement and directing them at specific people in my life. Can you tell us what the creative process for “No Bad Days” was like and what inspired you to write it? No Bad days was a co-write I did with my friends Ted Wulfers and Patricia Bahia. I sought out both of them as songwriters because I felt like we could write something catchy and uplifting that people could sing a long to. For me at least, it’s really easy to write a sad breakup song. Doing a co-write was easier for me to write in a new way. I had more ideas to work with. Patricia writes a lot of positive music-I think because she has had to overcome a lot in her life-she is an ovarian cancer survivor. We chatted about that before writing because my dad had cancer (lymphoma)  for 15 years before he passed away. I think what helped him live for so long was his attitude. He was just happy to have a family and a house in LA. I think overcoming these obstacles in our personal lives were  sources of inspiration in writing the song. Appreciation and gratitude are things that we need to practice everyday. The world is a sad place and it’s so easy to let small things ruin your day. You could lose all your money, become injured or get sick-there’s always going to be something that doesn’t go right and you can either look at it with defeat or look at it as a challenge. The song started with a beat that Ted made . Then I started playing some guitar chords, meanwhile Patricia started talking about breakfast and how she likes coffee. That led into the first lyrics of the song “I opened my eyes and tasted the morning”. The second verse has some lyrics about “dropping the ball” because Ted loves baseball. We wanted some imagery of some kind of sport because life is not always about winning or losing its about giving it your best. What artists inspire you to write new music? I’m really into Kacey Musgraves right now. I love her album Golden Hour. I love how she can talk about really deep topics in her music  in an innocent and simple way. I think when we were writing No Bad Days I was listening to Mumford and Sons and MGMT. What are some of the instruments that you used to create the sound in “No Bad Days”? The song is actually pretty basic- it’s centered around a lot of vocal production and whistling. I played the Korg keyboard, acoustic guitar and Ted programmed the beat, bass and organ. Believe it or not there’s also harmonica in there! Do you have any new music or performances in the works for 2019? I’m finishing up another music video to release this summer of a song that will be on my full length record. Stay tuned! As far as performances go, I am planning a small east coast tour in August-I’ll be playing at Rockwood Music Hall on Aug 2nd and Musicfest in Pennsylvania on Aug 3rd! More dates TBA. Connect with Katie Ferrara on social media www.instagram.com/katieferraramusic www.twitter.com/katieferrara