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With 10 albums and EP's, various of international collaborations, and over 15 years in the music industry, Los Angeles emcee, Ethemadassassin, is the physical embodiment of dedication, perseverance, independent artistry and hustle an artist must have to succeed. His debut was in 2004 as a solo artist with his album “Proverbs”, Ethemadassassin followed up with “Tomorrow Never Comes” in 2008 and “Soul On Fire” in 2013. All in which he has executively produced. Subsequent releases, festival performances, and networking served him justice! Ethemadassassin had an eventful 2018, dropping 2 EPs, (“Motivations” with Luse Kanz, produced by THE WDSMN, “Bear Handz: Magmatic” produced by QuakeMobb) and his 4th solo album (“Bear Handz 2: Bear Market” produced by Nazar). But that didn’t stop this prospering artist yet! Ethemadassassin started 2019 off with a super bang, releasing his 5th solo album, “Bear Handz 3: Animal House,” produced by ShortFuZe With this impressive track record, we had to check out his music and see if the work match the experience as we expect, and boy were we right! His single “Bear Handz” off his album “Bear Handz 3: Animal House” was the first song we listened to from this upcoming star, and we were highly captivated by his classic rap style. He had a raw, old-school, and gritty style that reminded me significantly of the rappers from the golden area of timeless rap. Ethemadassassin perfectly transitions in today’s generation and current lovers of hip-hop due to his undeniable way of delivering banging heat. The beat slapped, the delivery was intense, and the lyrics were bold, and unapologetic! What other reason do you need to convince you that this song is a hit? However, a big believer in “let the work speak for itself” I’m sure this song could explain to you all more than I ever could! See it for yourself! Listen to "Bear Handz" here and get to know Ethemadassassin in our interview below! Welcome to BuzzMusic Ethemadassassin! What made you begin rapping? Was rhyming something natural to you? Thank you for having me. I began rapping because my mom couldn't afford turntables. when I was growing up, I thought the dj was the coolest person on the stage. I was stuck on how they manipulated the music with their hands and I thought they looked fly doing the turntable tricks. so that's what i wanted to be....until mom said, "you know we can't afford that," and I was dropped back into my reality. I was still drawn to the music, and I had to put my hands in it somehow...so, at around 12 years old I started freestyling into the tape recorder on my radio. over time, that developed into me writing my own rhymes and that developed into writing songs. I think it was natural for me, as I've always loved reading and writing and I've always had a way with words. Writing assignments came easy to me in school, so creative writing for myself was super easy and fun. And this became even easier once i started writing about the things i actually saw and did instead of trying to imagine shit all the time. I have a horrible imagination. How does your recent releases differentiate itself from your early releases in 2008, and 2004? Any major difference? There's definitely a major difference. Those earlier releases i gave more of a balance of thought whereas now my most recent releases are strictly from the more animalistic side of my personality, which is something i never explored as an artist before. "Proverbs" and "Tomorrow Never Comes" both came from a street perspective, but they were more well rounded in display of who I am as a person. A friend of mine told me the bars on those projects were like street scripture, real life lessons. I wrote about highs and lows and good and bad times and the joys that can come out of street life and the overwhelming pains and losses you will experience if you choose that path. I bragged, talked my shit, but i took my lumps too. My more recent projects, the "Bear Handz" series, is just me letting my nuts hang on some gettin it out the mud shit...with my "bare/bear" hands. It's not message driven like my first albums. These are me just having fun writing the illest shit i possibly can to whatever beat I'm on. I had a lot to say on those first albums, so my delivery was more rapid-fire. For these newer joints, I've slowed it down some because I realized I was rapping past people's ears. I want people to really hear what I'm writing because I put a lot of thought into what I do. I also say my choices in production are slightly different. my older projects had a lot more soul samples and loops as that was the prevalent sound of those times. But now that boombap has made a resurgence of sorts in some arenas, my sounds are more like updated versions of boombap, but with updated snares and drums, with some soul mixed in it...but it's all hard shit at the end of the day. What’s the major theme behind the album “Bear Handz 3: Animal House” ? There's no real major theme to the music. it's really more about the fact this project has the most guests than anything i've done in the past. I don't have a lot of features on my projects, not on purpose but that's just how some things work out. Still, I figured all the artists I featured are animals in the booth, and it takes a real animal to get near a bear, so i just took that idea as the basis behind the project's existence: its a house full of animals, an animal...house. Out of all your tracks on this album, which song do you believe best reflect the album’s theme and why? I think the track, "Bear Handz," best reflect's the theme of the project. Yes, the song "Animal House," does have features and is the title track of the project, but "Bear Handz" is more a title track for all the projects and it defines why "Bear Handz" even exists. Without the "bear," there's no "animal house." What’s next for you? Right now, i'm working on the next Bear Handz project, "Bear Handz: Gram Newton," produced by Akthentik. So that's coming out in about a month. I'm also working on two other projects at the moment. The first one is a joint EP with Diar Lansky, who is also helming the production on that. The second is an EP with Gav Beats. I'm also in the planning stages of shooting my next video, "Soldier's Field." BZ Filmz, who did my "Bear Handz" video is also doing "Soldier's Field." I'm looking to have that out sometime in July. So far as shows, just stay posted to my IG or my FB or my twitter and you'll have the latest show info....depending on when this article drops, my next scheduled performance is in Cannes, France, on June 7th at Sun7. Connect with Ethemadassassin on social media: www.facebook.com/ethemadassassin www.soundcloud.com/ethemadassassin www.twitter.com/ethemadassassin #BuzzMusic

Karen Inder isn't new to the music scene. She has a lot of experience under her belt and many successes too! Born and raised in Mexico and currently residing in Miami, Karen showcases her two cultural influences evenly throughout her music (Spanish and English). Karen’s music mainly falls under the pop-electro genre, with different moods and emotions that vary from song to song. However this wasn’t always her style. In 2004 she formed a rock/alternative pop band named “Satin Dolls” that got picked up and signed by Universal Music. Satin Dolls had great success, touring Mexico and the USA, and even scoring a spot in the movie “Debajo la Sal’s” soundtrack! In August 2018, Karen released her first solo album “8”. With the help of Dale Play and Daramola, the album provides many diverse emotions, sounds, influences, and textures. Karen's single “Vertigo” showcases her vulnerability regarding love and relationships. “Can I trust you, can I love you, am I the only one that’s running through your mind?...You keep your promises, I'll keep you by my side. My feelings are all tangled up, I cannot hide”. Karen sings this with passion, honesty, and emotion. You immediately become intertwined within the lyrics and the beat. It’s easy to get lost in her enchanting voice and rhythm, which is why Karen has been so wildly successful in her career. If you're looking for a track to add to your feel-good playlist, this one is it! Bravo Karen. Listen to "Vertigo" here and get to know more about Karen in our interview below! Can you tell us a little bit more about yourself and your past in music? I started doing music in Mexico City as the lead singer of a rock-pop band called Satin Dolls. The group comprised of 4 guys and myself. We were signed to Universal Music, released 2 albums under the label and toured all over Mexico. A couple of notable shows we had were SXSW and Vive Latino. It was a fun time working with the group. A couple of years later, I decided to pursue music as a solo artist. I lived in LA for a couple of years and eventually moved to Miami where currently live and make music. I release my debut solo album last year. It was a crazy process and a very different one from working with a band. I am really proud of the album. It's a pop, moody, alternative album and you can hear my influences and who I am through it. Can you tell us what your writing process was for Vertigo? What inspired you to create this song? After a lot of years of traveling and being single, I was falling in love, and it was quite scary for me. I was at the point of figuring out who he was and trying to see if I could trust him, I had a lot of fears, but at the same time it felt right and I knew I had to go for it... I felt I was falling into an abyss, but with a harness haha! Now we are married! and it's the best choice I have made, side note: he is also the producer of 6 songs of my album. The message is that I empathize, EVERYONE feels fear, but we have to go towards what we fear the most because that is where we grow. We can't let fear paralyze us. My biggest fear was marriage and trusting someone, and it has been the biggest blessing in my life. Now I get to make music with my husband who is super talented and our careers have only gotten better since we started working together. Shameless plug: his name is Daramola if you want to go check out his music. Does your upbringing in Mexico impact the music that you make living in Miami? What can we expect next from you Karen? I actually grew up in Austin, Miami, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Argentina... a lot of places. While I was growing up my dad listened to a lot of progressive and classic rock, my mom listened to opera and classical music while my older sister listened to a lot of 90's grunge. All of that influenced my sound plus I've always have been an avid music listener. I am more attracted to moods than to music genres... so that's always something that I want to impress in my music. You can expect more music from me. I am currently working on an EP. I want to do a continuation of what I did on my album but more stripped down, more minimal. Will probably drop a single or two before the end of this year. Connect with Karen Inder on social media: www.instagram.com/kareninder www.twitter.com/kareninder www.facebook.com/kareninder #BuzzMusic

John Rush is a singer and songwriter from Glasgow, Scotland. He has played in some of Glasgow’s greatest venues with regular appearances at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 02 Academy, Barrowlands Ballroom and, most recently, Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. In 2017 and 2018, Josh became a regular at Sofar Sounds and Rockwood Music Hall during three whistle stop tours of New York City. His new album, “Beneath the Apple Tree”, is a collection of acoustic stories with narratives like falling in love, or sailing from cloud to cloud all the way to the moon. “Drink With Me” is a single by John Rush from his recently released album, “Beneath the Apple Tree”. This is a delightfully relaxing tune with great vibes. There is a tangible old school folk vibe to this song that nevertheless has a modern twist. Rush has natural and blissful sounding vocals that will make you feel instantly comfortable and at ease. The arrangement is great, and couldn't get simpler, with just a man and his guitar. Despite the simplicity of the instrumentation, the production sounds lush and full, wanting for nothing. In fact, this simplicity allows the listener to hook onto each and every dynamic subtlety of Rush’s guitar playing and singing, of which there are many. Rush is clearly a talented songwriter, and this single is no exception. He has managed to capture a mood of grace and elegance with apparent ease. This song is warm and inviting, and we can’t recommend this tune enough, so check it out today along with the rest of John Rush’s recently released album! Listen to “Drink With Me” here and get to know more about John Rush below! Hey John, thanks for catching up with us! Can you start us off by describing a bit about your background and how you first became involved with music? - I was interested in music from a really early age, I remember singing elvis songs during school intervals from the age of 4/5 (Teachers thought I was a tad odd as he had been dead for around 10/15yrs at this point). My dad made me watch documentaries of the king at such an early age, I fell in love with it instantly. Early footage of him singing "Houndog" and "That's Alright Mama" just blew me away and wanted to sound like him, act like him (I was often found infront of the mirror trying to replicate his moves and curled lip haha) I then got into the Beatles when I was around 11, started playing guitar and trying to write songs to emulate Lennon and McCartney and I've never stopped loving music since... As a resident of Glasgow, how would you describe the music scene there? - Vibrant... there is such a plethora of music in Glasgow. Every night theresl is a gig on or an open mic. Things like TenementTV in the city help so many musicians. Obviously places like King Tuts with its heritage of being the place where Oasis where found has a massive impact. But I suppose the city in a whole has such a creative culture with the Mackintosh building "The Glasgow School of Art" etc its hard not to get involved in someway, be it art, music or writing. You’re on a desert island and you can only listen to three artists for the rest of your life. Who are they and why? 1 - The Beatles, I've always thought their back catalogue is so different, each album is so different to the next it can be like listening to a few different bands so I wouldnt get to bored haha and if I'm on a desert island it woild be crazy not to listen to octopuses garden just to make sure I go proper insane. 2. The Band, again such a wide catalogue but I was turned on to these guys late on. I had heard of them a few times when I was young but never gave them too much thought (probably because I was was swaggering about like liam gallagher with my oasis haircut and tried to have some attitude at that stage of my life) but once I got a hair cut I started taking music a little more seriously haha. Since then, songs like "state I'm in" and "up on cripple creek" have really influenced my songs. 3. The Seahorses, one and only album "Do it Yourself" this album is the perfect album to me. Chris Helmes voice on this is just sublime. The quintessential pop album. Songs like "Blinded by the Sun" and "Hello" are just perfectly written tracks. I think me and a friend listened to this religiously everyday for around 3years haha no joke. I'd happily listen for another 3 on a desert island. Can you talk a bit about your songwriting process? How does the music really get made? - We'll im not the most competent musician so generally I need to wait for a melody to come first. I'd say thats the hardest part but when I get a melody thats when the fun starts for me. I really enjoy the process of working on a melody and writing lyrics. I can have a melody for a good while before I've completed the lyrics fully as I'll write these in my head while walking about or on the bus (thats usually the best one) What can we hope to see from you in 2019 and beyond? - Well 2019 has seen me release my first full album "Beneath The Apple Tree" I'm looking forward to playin some shows and having as many folk listen to my album as possible. Over the summer and into Autumn I am going to release a few stand alone single also that I have already recorded, I'm really looking forward to just getting as much songs out there as possible and just enjoying playing some shows with other songwriter. Connect with John Rush on social media www.instagram.com/johnrushmusicuk www.facebook.com/johnrushmusic

Recording pop artist Vanessa Bejine is not a force to be messing with. Although appearing delicate and angelic, Vanessa has some serious experience under her belt when it comes to the production and execution of music. Vanessa has an amazing track record—she performed on incredible stages, produced incredible singles, and secured several TV outlet positions. Definitely an eclectic biography this artist has, and we’re impressed with how she manages to do it all with such grace. “Addicted” is a single from Vanessa, which immediately starts off with Vanessa’s angelic voice. Right from the start I know this single is a hit—it has all of the elements to blow up! Besides the quality of Vanessa Bejine’s voice, the song will catch your attention due to the fact it incorporates her voice with intriguing and enticing melodies and beats. It’s a pop song, but differs from the other mainstream songs we’re used to hearing because of the overall execution. We highly recommend you check out the song to understand what we mean. We loved how delicate and airy the lyricism felt in “Addicted"—there is nobody else that could’ve sung this song the way Vanessa did. There are really only a few individuals out there who can master the vocals to make it feel like the listener is floating on a cloud (specific, but we all know that deeply calming feeling some songs will give off). Vanessa Bejine is a needle in a haystack— a needle we found, we’re loving, and we know our listeners will obsess over. Listen to "Addicted" here and get to know more about Vanessa Bejine below! Hey Vanessa! We’re excited to be talking with you! Tell our readers a fun fact about yourself as an artist to get started. A fun fact, hmm, so many, lol.  I am a total sweet fanatic! Particularly Krispy Kreme Donuts and Cake! I actually want to beat the world record of eating the most   Krispy Kreme Glazed donuts in the shortest amount of time. Lol, no joke. Your voice makes us feel like we’re floating! When producing your music, are you intentionally trying to aim for that angelic feel in your music? What a lovely analogy. I think with every song its different. I tend to write off of real life experiences so the mood and tone can definitely vary. In this particular  instance I believe the angelic tone came natural and fit perfect due to the fact that  Addicted was written about dating someone but not knowing the full story of  who they really were due to their line of profession. You are drawn to the person and how they make you feel, but your instincts tell you to walk away. Initially  you become Addicted and conflicted at the same time. When I sat down and co-wrote this song with a very talented Songwriter she had also gone through  something similar, but hers was based on the fact that the person she was dating lived in a different state. So when creating Addicted we wrote it so many people  can relate and not just one or two, if you know what I mean.  Its not about cheating, but about the other persons profession taking over the relationship. “Addicted” is such a catchy single, yet still maintains the most important element of originality. How did you see this single being produced in the end? That's actually a great question. Addicted was probably the fastest song written and recorded out of all my songs thus far. Everything about it just felt  right! From the  lyrics, to the keys, to the melody and production. The people behind the production of this song ElleAx and Ryan Ferro, I had heard some of their work prior to creating  Addicted and there was no doubt in my mind that this record was gonna be incredible. Who are some of your major inspirations when it comes to the curation of your music? My inspirations growing up have always been Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion, to name just a few. However when curating Addicted I was more on the writing side of things and not so much on the production aspect. I had a talented team of experts handling that department =) Can we expect to see any more releases in the upcoming future? Yes! Absolutely! I am so excited to share my new music with everyone its making me antsy! I have a music video for Breathe You that is now in preparation,  which will be my 2nd music video. So extremely excited about that. Looking to premiere it around middle-end of July, and I am currently in studio finishing up my very first  album which should be dropping around end of August, early September. So definitely be on the look out for both! Connect with Vanessa Bejine on social media www.instagram.com/vanessabejine www.vanessabejine.bandcamp.com

Joshua Kahlil Stephen better known as music artist JKS is a alternative hip hop artist who grew up in Trenton, New Jersey. His love for music grew strong at the age of just eight years olds, and he became fiercely influenced by music creators such as Hopsin, Kid Cudi, Michael Jackson, and 50 cent. As a solo artist JKS’s has released his fourth studio project called Pink early this May. Pink is described as a tragedy in paradise that talks about the complications of being in a relationship. “I Still Pull Your Hair Out My Clothes” is an anthem for the broken hearted and longing. We can all relate to this nostalgic but painful feeling of finding an ex’s belongings in our house, or like JKS describes, finding hair in out clothes. I think this song has a layered meaning and can be interpreted depending on how the listener is feeling. I think JKS does an incredible job explaining the hurt and confusion and awkwardness of ending a relationship. He recites verses about the anger and sadness that wave through our bodies. Even the production and sound arrangements match the overall theme of the track with the intro of an unanswered call, followed by a flustered and realistic voicemail. I believe that JKS is multi-talented and extremely intelligent. He uses his struggles and pours his raw heart and soul into his lyricism. Vulnerability is a powerful tool and JKS knows how to use it to his advantage. I recommend you check out the entire project “Pink” and stay on the lookout for Joshua Kahlil Stephen. Listen to “I Still Pull Your Hair Out My Clothes” here and get to know more about JKS below! Hello JKS! We love your vulnerability in this new track “I Still Pull Your Hair Out My Clothes”. Can you go into more detail about the lyrics? I wrote that song the day my girlfriend moved out at that point we were dating for about 4 years so it was really hard to accept the fact she left and one thing I always joked about was her hair being everywhere. The lyrics be basically about me just not having her around anymore but seeing her friends all over social media with her like nothing ever happened. And every morning I would have to pull her hair from a shirt which just stopped me from moving on. What would be your dream collaboration? I have five Idols I look up to they’re the reason I make music and it would be a dream to work with them. Hopsin,50cent, Kid Cudi Michael Jackson and Xxxtenacion unfortunately the last two aren’t with us anymore but it would have been cool to even meet the What lyric are you more passionate about in “I Still Pull Your Hair Out My Clothes”? I think the lyric that hits me the most in that song is “ I know I fucked up but bitch you didn’t have to leave me” I feel this way because in the song I censored out bitch like it just shows how much respect I had and still have for her I couldn’t even bring myself to disrespect her even when she brought me to my lowest Is all of your music based on personal experience? Yes I believe music should come from the heart it’s okay to play around sometimes but if it doesn’t have feeling behind it then I doesn’t really Matter but that’s just my opinion considering today’s music scene with me every project may be extremely different but they all come from something that happened to me and that’s just how I feel it should be Connect with JKS on social media www.instagram.com/thereal_jks

Isaiah Bowers is a young artist from the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, California and has been pursuing his career since his junior year at Fairfax High School at the age of 17. He recently released his first album “Heart & Soul” independently and has received rave reviews from fans along with his community so far. The album is currently streaming on all platforms. “The 1” is a down-to-earth track that has an unforgettable beat mixed with lyrics that are crisp and relatable. Isaiah uses a mixture of rap and singing during this alluring tune, and has a real talent as a lyricist as he expertly flows each word together with ease. The beat in “The 1” is a fantastic blend of drums, keyboard, and other various aspects that have been combined creatively and each sound balances extremely well with the vocals. I personally found myself getting relaxed to the sounds that start off this track - it helped me get my head bobbing once the lyrics and drum line dropped and I was really able to focus in on the lyrics. “Still love the crib, but it’s like a need my own shit” is just one of the relatable lines that reminds me of growing up and getting that first feeling of moving out, getting your own place, and becoming a role model for others. You can tell that Isaiah is passionate about his music and that he is striving to be the stop of his game but I don’t see that being an issue as “The 1” is sure to hit the top of the charts. Listen to "The 1" here and get to know more about Isaiah Bowers below! Hey Isaiah! Can you tell us any fun facts about yourself? I was born and raised on the Westside of Los Angeles , lived and ran through all the cites you could name them , Inglewood Gardena, Hawthorne etc. , but the Crenshaw District is the place I call home . Its where I spent most of my life and it’s the place that molded me into the person I am today . Living there i seen a lot of things early and learned a lot early , like toughness, realness, and too never fold . Cause out there only the strong survive man literally . A lot of people I came up with aren’t here anymore because of that . Thankfully for me I was able to find my passions in life at a young age which kept me out of trouble and away from the street life for the most part . I got caught into some things here and there but god and my family always kept my head straight growing up. So I ended up okay . Can you tell us what inspired you to start writing music and what drives you to make new songs? I’ve always loved music and to be creative  so writing songs felt natural to me .  I use to make up random songs and sing or rap them out loud in the house or in the shower . Then when  I turned 9 my pops gave me a composition book and after years of reading  lyrics to songs in the album cover booklets I decided to start writing my own and I haven’t stopped since. I consider myself to be a highly motivated individual as well so making new songs is a daily routine for me . I try to write at least 2 a day . Some days I get in my zone and go crazy and I might just end up writing a whole project . It’s happened before . I’m just always on the go and always on a constant quest for bigger & better . So I work non stop and since music is my passion I work all day and all night on it like it’s nothing . Because truth is I’m having the time of my life doing what I do. So it’s nothing like I said. What is the meaning behind “The 1” and what was the creative process like when writing it? Everybody wants to be number one. No one goes out and dedicates all their time in attempt to be second , or third , People wanna win in life and that’s just facts . I certainly want to win in life so I wanted  to have a record on my album that touched bases  with that. And knowing that everyone else would feel me on that subject it made a lot of since to write The 1. It didn’t take me long to write it cause I heard the beat first and I was feeling it . And the more I feel the beat the faster I write so it didn’t take long . The reception it’s been getting is crazy . One of the bros said it was one of the best songs he’s ever heard in his life . I started laughing cause I’m thinking he’s just cappin me cause we’re homies but he kept going on and he even went into detail about why it was one the best songs he’s heard . So that right there and everything else people  said about it let me know that I got the job done . You could call it a classic if it’s moves people that way . Your album has such a variety of sounds and styles. What sets you apart from other artists in Hip-Hop? Man a lot of things , one being my fearlessness for sure . I never been afraid of anything , and it’s the same with this music . If I like a particular sound or style and I feel like it can be added to my bag of tricks It will be. Despite if it’s too different or too weird I don’t care . If I’m feeling it I’m feeling it. And that’s what goes . I think some artist aren’t willing to take risk in fear of getting less streams and losing fans , not having enough tricks in the bag to do it or even sometimes they might just lack an identity . So they decide to just copy and paste there whole career but that ain’t me. Before I started recording my album I told myself I wasn’t going to make anything that didn’t represent me . I wanted to be able to feel a deep connection to each song when i hear it . I knew I had it when after everything was recorded I couldn’t stop listening to it. It was on repeat for me before anyone else you know because those songs are personal . They come from real experiences that I had which is another thing that separates me I keep it 100 at all times . And I express myself freely and to the maximum. So when I titled my album “Heart & Soul” it’s because the music that you’re hearing is literally coming from my heart and soul no where else. I think that alone separates me too because that makes me original . A one and only Tell us what you have planned next for 2019 Doing Shows, dropping more music and music videos, parties (RTR Bonfire coming soon), and a whole lot of other things but everything is about expansion and solidification now . I want to spread my brand throughout the world and solidify it so every move I make henceforth is to reach that goal. And then me and my life long brothers Urael B and Vee (@uraelb, @_veemusic) are running our own record company right now Respect The Real LLC . So I’ll also be spending time with them in efforts to make our movement global. We’re trying to spread love and positivity to the world because as we all know there’s a lot of  bad energy out there. So we’re going to be the ones to spear head a new movement in response to that . Our movement consist  of being genuine, being passionate , being thoughtful, being respectful to yourself and your fellow human beings and most important of all being real. So be on the lookout for us. Connect with Isaiah Bowers on social media www.instagram.com/zaysuave www.twitter.com/zaay_suave www.facebook.com/IsaiahBowers

Lucas Lou, a Pop-Rock artist, singer/songwriter and philanthropist with the ambition to make art which points towards the good things in life and inspires to take a good stand for charity and goodness has released his new single ‘Starlight’ from his debut EP ‘Cry it Out’. We heard it here first! And we can tell you that this song has the perfect development from sappiness to acceptance. Lucas starts off by singing in a deep/raspy low tone, with a nostalgic melody and beautiful acoustic chord from a guitar. He sings “I know you feel it too, heartbroken for it is too soon, the time has finally come the end of what has just begun” which then transcends into him singing “ when the coming of the night, we are breaking loose” and the song climaxes from a low energetic, sad piece to a more empowering emotional piece. Lucas, being a character of moral and embracing that into his artistry, possesses those exact qualities in his Starlight single. Check his EP out and see if you can relate to his lyricism with a soothing tone from his beautiful tenor vocals! Listen to "Starlight" here and get to know more about Lucas Lou below! Care to introduce yourself to our readers? Hi. My name is Lucas Lou. I’m a pop-rock artist, singer and songwriter from Dusseldorf, Germany. Can you give us a brief history of your musical career? My father is a guitar teacher and so I literally grew up with a guitar in my hand. I started singing and writing my own songs before I could even sing or write a single word in English correctly and after buying my first electric guitar and using kitchenware to piece together a “drum set” the musical career has officially been started. I released my first EP 'Cry It Out' in 2017, followed by a Single 'Starlight' in 2018. And now, with new songs in the pipeline and some promising things happening it feels like the next career step is just around the corner. Do you write your own music? Can you tell us a bit about your writing style? I do write my own music. Songwriting is a huge passion for me and has always been part of my identity. Unlike in other areas in life, when I write I’m a radical perfectionist. My songwriting always starts with me and my guitar – just playing and singing whatever comes to my mind. The moment I hear or feel something special - that makes sense to me and sounds as if people could connect easily and sing along - I continue to work on it and let one part lead to the next. I always try to break everything down to its most simple and on-point version – lyrically and musically – until there is nothing unnecessary and exchangeable left. Ultimately, my songs have to be mainstream but original and always serve my overall values and message in sound and words. We’re really into your new song! Can you tell us a bit about it? "Starlight" has been released in January 2017 and it is an acoustic pop song based on a true story about a friendship which turned out to be love. Since circumstances made that love impossible the song starts from a place of heartache and pain of loss. Though, during the pre-chorus and chorus it develops into a hopeful hymn of love and romance illustrated by a starlit sky. Where did the inspiration behind the song come from? The song is based on a true story and grew out of true heartache which was very present during the time of writing. So, the inspiration behind the song was just an urge to process and express what I felt and believed in these days. What are three things you’d love your fans to know about you? There are three things I’d love my fans to know, cause these things define who I am: First, I love God. Second, I love people. And third, everything that I do results from that and is intended to contribute to a better world. For someone who hasn’t seen you live yet, how would you describe your performance? No show-off, just us – natural, honest and personal. We love music, we love people and we love to bring it all together at our live shows and just have fun. What’s next for you? The best is yet to come and there’s so much ahead - new music, new videos, new shows, new ways to engage and a lot more insights. Get connected on social media and stay tuned, it’s all coming pretty soon. Connect with Lucas Lou on social media www.instagram.com/lucasloumusic www.facebook.com/lucasloumusic www.lucasloumusic.com

Stationed in Pennsylvania, and Maryland, The Hawkshaws are an indie/alternative rock group consisting of members Bryan Loy (Lead vocalist, guitarist, key boards), Alex Lewis (Bassist), Michael Leopard (Guitarist), and Gabriel De Leon (Drummer, backing vocalist). They began in 2016, however, been playing together since 2010. The Hawkshaws released their single titled “About You” and prepare to become hypnotized! The atmospheric melodies initiate this record before the radical electric guitar electrocutes you! The presence of the band is felt through the song, which is a refreshing feeling. The range of dynamics flowing from the instruments to the vocals gives you an everlasting experience. The energy has your pulse driven, and mood racing in a rapid direction. Who doesn’t love a record that gets you amp’d up with its delivery? It’s like you’re on a quest for what’s next while listening to “About You”. The addictive aesthetic creates a nice mental setting to place yourself in while listening to the song. The arrangement of “About You” is breathtaking, bold and beautiful. Possessing the three B’s in a hit song! Not only do you become a fan of the band, but you feel as if the song gives you a sense of belonging with the culture of the band! “About You” was a pleasant surprise, and a memorable song for sure! Listen to"About You" here and get to know more about The Hawkshaws below! Tell us about your record “About you”, what inspired you to write this? The record was inspired by the idea that every first relationship is bound to be messy. When we all feel love, in our early years, we don't know how to pace ourselves or meter our feelings. We slowly learn this…in many cases after the relationship has already ended. Hindsight is 20 20 Did you face any challenges in making this record? Yeah we had a few we focused on. The most challenging part for us when making “About You” was maintaining the tone overall. It was hard to balance not making the song sound too sad or poppy. We were essentially referencing an old relationship one of us had. So, we tried to not have the song sound too sad in that regard, keeping in mind this song has to bop. What was the most impactful moment in “About You” for you? The most impactful moment for us in the song is when the chorus comes in with just the words and a little guitar which is then followed up with the whole band. It echoes how vulnerable we are along with the rush of being in a relationship. In regards to the writing process of the song, the most impactful for us I would say was when we wrote the 2nd synth part in the chorus. We personally feel it ties the chorus together and really lifts the song. How do you hope this song translate to your listeners? We hope our listeners will be able to dance along while remembering that heartbreak is a part of life and just because a relationship ends doesn't mean it wasn't wonderful at some point. What’s next for you? We are currently working on our full length album so if you like this tune be on the lookout for that sometime during the summer! Other than that, we plan on getting some more shows together. We also want to thank everyone who continues to listen to our music (If you are new welcome to the party)! We appreciate the love and hope you like what we got in the works! Connect with The Hawkshaws on social media www.instagram.com/the_hawkshaws www.facebook.com/thehawkshaws www.twitter.com/thehawkshaws www.thehawkshaws.com #BuzzMusic

Based in Athens, Greece, Spyros Psarras, known as Korfian, shows his listeners a side of music they aren’t necessarily exposed to often. Korfian is the definition of authentic and unique. This artist produces music that is way different from the content we’re used to hearing nowadays (emphasis on the way). Korfian took his pain as an artist and transformed it into the music he releases today—unforgettable, anomalous and straight up eerie. With heavy inspirations from Zola Jesus and Florence + The Machine, Korfian unravels his heartache and misfortune in the form of music, and we see exactly this in his latest releases. Korfian’s latest release “Territorial” is a very interesting genre of music to say the least. Karfian begins the single with a haunting and mystical melody, and listeners are immediately confronted with his deep and truly unique vocals. I really felt this track pulse through my body as I was listening—ethereal and daunting synths underlying throughout the entire single, and Korfian belts out his lyricism for the entirety of the song. “Territorial” made me feel uneasy, and yet that discomfort the song gives to you is the entire point of the production. Korfian breaks barriers with his single because he’s stepping out of the comfort zone of most listeners, and exposing them to a side of music that isn’t heard enough. Korfian is, without a doubt, transforming the dramatic and gritty music category into his own authentic and unique take—that’s why “Territorial” will sound like nothing listeners have heard before. The uncommon sounds we hear throughout is what entices listeners in my opinion. When you’re listening to mainstream music it can be difficult to find an aspect of the song that sets it apart from the rest—but listeners will have no problem setting apart Korfian from other artists. I know I keep using the word unique repetitively to describe this artist, but there’s no other word that comes to mind! Korfian is as unique as it gets, and I can guarantee the BuzzMusic community that you have never heard a sound like Korfian’s before—and that is true artistry, setting your authentic self as far away from other artistic selves as possible. Listen to “Territorial” here and get to know more about Korfian below! Hey Korfian! Tell our readers a little bit about yourself as an artist. As a graphic designer I'm into any visual art, from illustration to character design, from interior design to fashion design. As a huge fan of music, I decided to start creating my own sound in 2015. At the time I was going through a personal breakdown and felt the need to explore myself in depth. Since then, I'm all about this inner dialogue. I try to discover the roots of my fears, insecurities, heartache and all that dwells in the dark side of each human. At the same time trying to love myself for who I am, realizing my true needs and searching for answers to my personal questions. Hoping to connect with all the restless souls out there. “Territorial” is unlike any song we’ve heard before—were you going for a completely unique aspect when curating your song? There was no intention for something unique when creating 'Territorial'. My only goal here was to make this sound harsh, powerful with a heavy impact. Just like the way I felt when I was writing the lyrics for it. Reflecting my state at the time. Did “Territorial” execute in the way you originally thought it was going to? Territorial's overall feel came out exactly how I imagined it. Just like every single song I'm releasing. If you don't love it then leave it. If you could have any one of your favorite artists feature on your next single with you, who would you choose? Easy. Zola Jesus! Your sound is definitely different from what we’re used to hearing, you’re really breaking some categorical barriers in the music community with your genre. Can we expect to see more from you in the rest of 2019? Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm currently creating my 3rd EP which will be released later this year. I'm very happy with the way it's unfolding before my eyes and I hope it reaches the expectations of my listeners. Connect with Korfian on social media www.instagram.com/korfianofficial www.facebook.com/korfian www.twitter.com/korfianofficial

Bazerk is an electrifying and extraordinary group who shocks the world with their massive sound and uniqueness! They create their own lane, and breaks down the boundaries! Critic has called them the new rage against the machine, and we can tell you this band will leave a lasting impression on you! Bazerk released their single titled “Everybody Wants A Piece Of Me” and the introduction was a funky fusion of classic rock n roll with old school hip-hop. This blend was a way to display the unique artistry Bazerk possesses. The lyrics were real and intriguing, with a message behind it. Bazerk undergoes various genre transitions, In which I found to be super dope. The vocal belt in the hook showcased elements of Metal, and applied nice pressure to the passion of the song. “Everybody Wants A Piece Of Me” gives its listener the final major transition at 2:30, where everything becomes super badass and highly dynamic! The record goes nuts! The chaotic instrumenting from the electric guitar, the augmented and powerful vocals were so exhilarating for the song. The energy is just right in “Everybody Wants A Piece Of Me”, and we could only imagine how exciting the live performance of this track would be! Listen to "Everybody Wants A Piece Of Me" here and get to know more about Bazerk below! Hello Bazerk! It’s always pretty cool to hear about the background of a rising band, How did Bazerk form? Where did you guys meet? Well i am like a Basketball coach always looking for the best players for my team Bazerk, So i went an fount the best players who could play my sound and also i like for people who has overdramatic personality, With that been said met up in Los Angeles and form the team Bazerk. Tell us about your record “Everybody Wants A Piece Of Me”, what was the influence behind this One Day i saw my favorite producer Rick Rubin eating on sunset so i double back and park my car, Said excuse me i dont mean to brother you while you eating but here is my demo please check it out shook his hand and left 5 years later he never call me ,That provoked to angry to prove a point to my self that when i become famous every body going want some thing from me,influence by linkn park i went and got a screamer to sing the hook The lyrics in this record seems to have a strong substance behind it, what was the meaning Haha Yep that is true,So we have playing and touring for years has we start getting more popular i have notice people are just starting to be just leaches , just hanging around you cause you becoming some body, i see them at al the major concerts but never come to our shows are by t-shirts But now i get phone calls and people want come to our shows now, Cause our single on radio and see our videos now they want a piece of us, so the message for them What are some challenging aspects you face as a band and how did you overcome them.? The main challenging we are having with any business is can you sell some units , We are over coming that by proving them naysayers wrong, By having our single climbing the charts solid out concerts collaborating with artist getting our songs in movies and video games , sport shows haha and back ground music in departments stores, So them executives shake their heads in dis believe on how the hell did we do that, With out any corporate help What’s next for you Bazerk? Got album coming out Call Yall Famous For Nothing May 24 @Trip bar 2101 lincoln blvd Doing remix of Break Stuff with Limp Bizkit Tour Connect with Bazerk on social media www.instagram.com/bazerk_bandofficial www.facebook.com/zuthagreatone www.twitter.com/bazerk