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Based in Los Angeles, California  is a petite and polished Rock singer by the name of Sabrina Pirzada. With her guitar in hand, this upcoming Rock ‘n’ Roll soulstress is strumming to new heights and is doing so in pronounced style. At the age of 15, Sabrina began penning songs as a way to vividly paint her emotions through storytelling. Her insatiable fervour for melodiously telling said stories eventually drove her to the decision to professionally pursue a career in music. Despite the innate chauvinistic idiosyncrasies present in the Rock sphere- Rock being a genre often dominated by men - Sabrina was and is still adamant that her voice is one that deserves to and will be heard. Her debut single “Where The West Begins” is a bewitching composition written, produced and arranged by Pirzada herself ! It is a dazzling and acoustically sound emblem of her arrival to the wild, wild west and rightly so. Her poetic articulation of life in the west is paralleled with the real life notion of stepping out of one’s comfort zone and finding the valour to speak up.  “I have come too far not to raise my hands” is one of the song’s many lyrics that intimate the power of persistence and justified resistance. We are the makers of our own destiny ; our potential is limitless ,and that is what Sabrina so eloquently declares in this piece . Though the song embraces most of the attributes characteristic of Rock music ,such as the empowering resonance of the electric guitar and the rising action of the polyphonic instruments , Sabrina still finds a way to put her own contemporary spin on the age -old genre. A learned jazz student and a lover of the late great Prince , she utilizes her rather high-pitched voice to create a sweet hybrid of jazz rock and blues rock. An exceptional combo. If you have never been to the west, this pleasant bop offers a first class ticket to a land where hope is ubiquitous and human liberties are celebrated. Enjoy! Listen to “Where The West Begins” here and get to know more about Sabrina Pirzada below! Sabrina, it has been an absolute treat speaking with you. Tell our readers a little bit more about Sabrina Pirzada. This whole thing started when I got my first electric guitar at 14 and didn’t put it down all summer. Pretty soon I discovered Bruce Springsteen and I really fell in love with the way he told stories and decided that I wanted to tell my stories too. And I want to find a way use them to make a difference in the world. After I graduated from high school, I just felt like I wanted to be as far away from school as possible and I started working at rehearsal studio here in town where I was a production assistant for years. Pretty soon I resolved that I wanted to go to college and that maybe taking some music classes at community college wouldn’t be the worst thing. I ended up discovering a love for literature that really began to reshape the way I thought about songwriting and the way I told my stories. I went on to get my Bachelor’s degree in English Lit, and am now a research administrator at a university. I feel still that everything important that has ever happened to me is connected to my desire to play and share my music and my stories. “Where the West Begins” is a very deep and well-written song. It can be interpreted in a myriad of ways depending on the listener, but I am curious. What does this song mean to you? What inspired it? It’s essentially a song about adventure, and learning how to triumph in the face of adversity. It’s funny how for all the time I spent wrestling with the language in that song, my favorite line to sing is one that’s actually so simple: “So if I’m stuck in the place I’m in, there is always a way I can begin again.” I think it’s my favorite because it conveys hope. And I think that is ultimately the thesis of the song in a way; that the life you dream of CAN be built, or rebuilt. I tend to write sort of autobiographically so a lot of the characters, “the business man,” “the boogie man,” etc I loosely based on people I’ve known, learned something from, or simply thought of as interesting. You got to work with Grammy Award winning engineer Darrell Thorp (Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Beck) on this track. How was that experience? Amazing. Finding the right mix engineer was one the most important aspects of getting the project to come to fruition in the way that I wanted and Darrell achieved above and beyond the sound I was looking for. I remember the day I got my first mixes back was so exciting. It was the first time I ever got to hear my recordings sound like that. I can’t wait to finish the rest of the album. Is there any producer or songwriter out there right now that you are keen on collaborating with and if so, why this person? Someday I would love to work with someone like Greg Kurstin or Dave Cobb. Those are two producers I can think of in the time in which we live who are making music that people connect with on a deep level. “Where the West Begins” is your very first single. Congratulations! What’s next on your agenda? I have another song coming out next month called, “Close.” It’s very special to me and I’ve been saving it for years, so I’m really excited for it to finally be heard. After that, I’ll be making plans to finish my full length debut album and playing shows locally. Connect with Sabrina Pirzada on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/sabrinaapirzada Twitter: www.twitter.com/sabrinapirzada Facebook: www.facebook.com/sabrinapirzadamusic

American artist, “Young Hueston” is a classic artist in a modern time. His music embodies the essence of emotion. It’s soulful, simplistic, and nostalgic, while showing vulnerability and art are tied together. Young Hueston released his single titled “Tidal Wave”, and the moment you hear the first lyric, you instantly feel something. “Tidal Wave” has a sense of emotion that projects a particular vibe to the listener. Young Hueston’s voice is something completely unforgettable. You don’t hear this type of resonance often. It’s highly mesmerizing, timeless, and all-around addictive. The amount of soul fused in with an impressive skilled register is what we find ourselves becoming immensely attracted to. My personal favorite moment in “Tidal Wave” was most definitely when he released a powerful vocal belt at the part , “Hit me like a tidal wave”. Young Hueston carries his voice through dynamically enticing vocal registers, shifting gears with each corner of the song like a nascar driver. You never know what to expect while listening to “Tidal Wave”. Is he going to go soft? Is he going to become brashful? Is this a vocal belt? There’s always room for surprises while listening to “Tidal Wave”, and this mystical approach is what we love most. Young Hueston is an artist who we undoubtedly can become infatuated by. He released a contextual visual to his record. In the video released to “Tidal Wave”, you see Young Hueston singing his lyrics while sort of reflecting on the girl who has him completely captivated. They show scenes of the beautiful lady who Young Hueston has his eyes on. When they came together, it was like the missing pieces to the puzzle. They form a union, and the chemistry between the two of them felt so natural and real, it gave a whole new dimension to the record. This way of displaying the song gave me an open pathway to lyrically interpret the song in more depth. But as I continued watching the video, and in tuning myself with the lyrics more, I began to realize that “Tidal Wave” had a different meaning than I thought. Is not as positive as it may seemed, prior to viewing the video. Instead, it shows themes of missing somebody, and someone who comes and goes in your life. I think he displayed this with cut scenes of the girl appearing and disappearing. “Tidal Wave” is a powerful song, and a great offering from an upcoming icon! Connect with Young Hueston on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/YOUNGHUESTON Twitter: www.twitter.com/YOUNGHUESTON #BuzzMusic

From the ticking percussion, the melodic piano, strumming acoustics and Judson’s heartfelt folk vocals, “Moonpie” is a combination of all the right sounds, played at the right time. It’s not your typically structured song, (intro, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus, fin) but the lack of formal structure is what makes this song so interesting. It’s a journey, new tempos are introduced, new instruments inserted, the moods change like a directional change in the wind- these travels throughout the song call for attentive listening, yet Judson makes it so easy to remain enthralled in the tune. “Moonpie” tells the story of a missed love connection of a lifetime. Lyrics remind the listener of the inactions contributing to the missed chances that were there for the taking- “Never really, ever really had the time to tell you”, “You were popping a psych pill, I was looking for a new thrill, I never knew how much I hurt you”- these raw poetic lines have the power to serve as a wakeup call to listeners in a similar situation. Originally from South Carolina, Judson McKinney made an unflinching decision to relocate to Los Angeles in hopes of furthering his musical career. While in LA, Judson released his breakout album “Drink the Wine”, headlined many notable venues including “The Troubadour”, consulted with fellow musicians including Aaron Embry of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and Sheridan Riley of Avi Buffalo, charted in the top 100 on numerous AAA radio stations and landed in the top 100 Singer/Songwriter genre of iTunes- needless to say McKinney was BUSY making the most of his time in LA. Now back on home soil, South Carolina, Judson is busy creating his fourth studio album entitled “Confederate’s Last Farewell.” Wet your musical appetite now, “Moonpie” is available today for your listening pleasure here. Continue scrolling for Judson's exclusive interview. Keep up with Judson McKinney through the artists socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic Hi Judson, congratulations and thank you for talking to us about your latest single “Moonpie”. Can you tell us what the meaning of the song is about for you? Thank you Buzz Music LA for speaking with me about my new release of "Moonpie!" A few years ago I took a trip to Nashville with the hopes of meeting some suits in the business to help me get my music out there in a big way. Within a day, we met someone who was pushing songs for Miley Cyrus. "Wrecking Ball" to be exact. I got a chance to play for some folks in the business and I remember after the showcase thinking, "I've got to have an even better song."   A song that works both instantly and throughout.    I was out one night in Anderson, South Carolina, and recorded a melody on my Iphone while channeling the mood of the Southern architecture that cascades the streets.  I ended up using it as the main hook, and then proceeded to write a song. You’ve received guidance from some pretty prominent, experienced musicians; what about their advice has resonated with you most? I think the first thing that comes to mind was from Michael Andrews  (Donnie Dark soundtrack, Dewey Cox soundtrack), who said "Don't suck when you're on stage."   Every performance counts, you don't want to go out there and ever be a disappointment. Also, the Phantom Street Artist (grafitti artist for Rage Against the Machine), advised us to study social movements.  I think that's pretty wise advice when it comes to artistic relevance. You have a simple yet complex sound profile, where does the creative process start for you to evolve into a finished product? These days the creative process tends to start with a theme.   For the album I'm working on now, that theme is South Carolina.  Which leads to research about the subject matter, looking for the story. But it's not always like that.  With "Moonpie," it was more about channeling a mood that's coming from my surroundings.   In this case, the feeling of walking down a humid city street laced with Southern Architecture.  I take that mood, translate it into a melody, and then proceed to construct a song, tinkering with it until it has a life of its own.   Until it actually works as a song.   Usually, there's trimming involved.   Kind of like a gardener. What has been your favorite performance or venue in Los Angeles? We can't wait to check out your next show! I love performing Los Angeles!   It's exhilarating every time.  Headlining the Troubadour in West Hollywood was by far the most exciting live experience.   There's history, legitimacy, and sound in that venue.   There's a reason the Troubadour endures. What are you most excited to bring your listeners this year? I've been working on an album, "Confederate's Last Farewell," and I'll finish it this year.   We successfully crowdfunded the money to accomplish the recording, and I think the fans are going to be pleased.  There's never been an album quite like it.

You know the music you want to listen to while on a long car ride by yourself on a sunny day? Specifically the genre of Allen’s music is what comes to mind when I picture that very specific, yet perfectly described car ride. Allen is an uplifting artist coming straight from New York City (originally from Russia though). Allen’s music career started off with some unsuccessful attempts at forming a band, however Allen soon realized at the time that he needed to become solo. And, solo he is (and we’re loving it)! With an inspiring bone in his body, Allen wants to take his music to the next level and touch listeners all over with his feel-good, upbeat melodies. Allen caught our eye with his inability to produce average tracks—Allen cares about quality, and that’s something that really resonates with us here at BuzzMusic. Immediately when we listened to “Lovers and Friends” I was blown away with the upbeat melody due to the fact it transitioned my mood to joyful right upon listening. Allen really gives off positive vibes in his latest single, there’s no doubt about it. Allen’s music definitely catches your attention with how upbringing it is, as most songs in the genre do. We all really require those feel good songs in our playlists, no matter what mix of genre we like to listen to. Feel good songs like “Lovers and Friends” gives us the energy we feel coming on eventful and inspiring days. One thing I couldn’t help but notice in “Lovers and Friends” was the consistent guitar riffs integrated within the introduction and chorus. It adds a rustic element to the upbeat melody, which is such a crucial element to the song. I feel like it’s so easy for Allen to connect with his listeners because of how inspiring his music comes off—an extremely  important quality to a song, and not an easy one to pull off. Yet, we wouldn’t be featuring Allen if he couldn’t pull it off, and let us be the first to tell you, he pulled it off magnificently. And so, we’re highly recommending you check out Allen’s “Lovers and Friends” because it’s the best feel-good track we’ve heard in a while! Listen to "Lovers And Friends" here and get to know more about Allen below! Hey Allen! You’re music is so uplifting, wow! Our mood truly changed once listening. Is this the kind of aspect you’re going for when curating your music? Definitely! Music must bring emotions to the listeners and in my case I do my best to do it in a positive way. Even when I work on ballads they never sounds sad to me. I guess that’s my vision of life that 100% reflects on my music. Can you tell us a little more about your overall goal in the music industry? There’s always been a fight inside of me between “making music just for fun” and “to leave a mark in music history”. Having these two options always keeps in a balance and at the end of the day I’m still doing what I love the most. “Lovers and Friends” has an incredibly catchy beat—were you the one that produced this beat in your song? I’m really glad you love it! Pop and Rock has always been my favorite genres and It makes me so happy that beat works so organically with all other instruments. But I must say a huge Thank You to my producer Ian Litovich for that. He was the one who simply put that beat as a scratch option so we could record all other instruments. And we never wanted to change it. If you could collaborate with only one artist on your next song, who would it be and why? It would be Chris Martin of Coldplay. His music has always been an inspiration to me. Coldplay is not just a band to me it’s some kind of measure of coolness. If I do something that I really love during recording or writing songs I always tell to myself “That’s definitely Coldplay!” Any upcoming single releases for 2019 you can tell us about? I just finished recording LP called Run Wild. And I can’t wait to release it. It will probably happen in a next month or so. I never been more excited about my music as I am now. Connect with Allen on social media: Instagram SoundCloud #BuzzMusic

What prompted you to pursue a music career? It's not really about a career but about earning a living doing what one loves. I love music, I want to create and build a planform big enough to be able to, in the future, support other artists and music related initiatives. As an artist I want to have total control over my creations, simple reason why I decided to go indie. What has been your biggest struggle as an upcoming artist? Collecting funds is the hardest part, I currently have a normal office job and I simply put all I make in the development of my music. It is never easy, its most of the time a broke ride of making and investing without seeing any income back, but it is the price one has to pay to grow. On the other hand, once you take a decision to sacrifice all your time, powers and will into something You love... if you believe, money is going to come too. How would you describe your musical sound? I sound like me 🙂 What was the inspiration behind “I might” and its music video? As a woman and an artist who is just starting, entering the music industry and letting herself seen out there, I am in certain ways expected to fit in, there are certain stereotypes of an image that sells that comes to mind when thinking about woman in todays music world, I want to stand out by being myself, no matter if the weird me sells or not... I refuse to put my music and myself in a ready-to-sell-pretty-pack. I want to be real, tell real stories and leave people thinking... that's my purpose. What are some of your goals for your music this year? Release a lot of music, play plenty gigs, shoot amazing videos and get a hot feature 🙂 Connect with Aggie on social media: www.instagram.com/aggiesmusic www.facebook.com/HOWIHADADREAM www.twitter.com/howihadadream www.howihadadream.com

Marika is a fresh new artist out of London. Her voice is tranquil, therapeutic, and comforting. Growing up in London, Marika had been exposed to a vast variety of musical genres which she has come to appreciate and learned to use it to her advantage. With this being said, her Caribbean background had the greatest impact on her musical career. With Caribbean culture being so deeply rooted in music, Marika fell in love with the drum and bass in reggae and dancehall, the unforgettable melodies in R&B, and the heart throbbing vocals in jazz and soul. Marika has embraced these timeless genres into her own music, whilst successfully creating an entire style of her own. Marika is inspired by powerful artists such as Erykah Badu, Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, and Mary J. Blige. Marika has endured many challenges and reaped many triumphs, and at the end of the day she had music and God by her side. God is her biggest inspiration and she is the woman she is today as a result of her strong faith. Marika’s single “U.F.O” is the result of her hard work, talent, and upbringing in music. The track has a mysterious, exciting, sensual vibe to it that transports your mind into a dreamlike state. Marika pushes the boundaries using taking extra-terrestrial references and them relatable yet mystifying. “U.F.O” has a Jhené Aiko vibe to it that makes it great for a night of destressing. Keep an eye out for Marika and her future releases! Listen to U.F.O. here and get to know more about Marika below! What was your inspiration behind your single “U.F.O.”? The inspiration behind UFO was self love and self acceptance. I was inspired by the positive changes that were occurring in my life, physically and mentally and I needed to translate that into my music. I wanted to create a song that came from a place of happiness rather than pain for a change. Is there a message behind “U.F.O” that you want listeners to know? The message behind UFO is about having faith. Faith in yourself, faith in God. You have to believe in your own talents and gifts, seek validation from yourself, before you can even expect it from anyone else. It’s about unlocking the next level of life, showing up for you and proving to yourself what you are capable of achieving, which takes faith. U.F.O. is almost like a letter from my future self. What do you find to be the biggest challenge while making music? I think the biggest challenge for me is allowing myself to be more vulnerable in my music. I sometimes struggle to tell my story due to fear of judgement, but I’ve learnt that it’s my responsibility as an artist to share parts of myself, in order to hopefully heal others. What direction do you see yourself and your career going in the next few years? I love being on stage and performing with a band, so I definitely see myself touring for sure. There’s nothing like experiencing a live performance, whether you’re the artist or fan and no better way to connect with the people who listen to my music. Is there something in particular that you want your audience to know about you and your music? I just want my listeners to know me as an artist and recognise me as a story teller. Music is so personal, yet so relatable. I just want my music to hopefully heal other people and let them know they are not alone out there. Connect with Marika on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/marikabastien Twtitter: www.twitter.com/marikabastien

Allie Roar is a 17-year old soulful pop artist coming straight from Florida. Some of you BuzzMusic readers may have already familiarized yourself with Allie as she’s performed in iconic venues across the country, such as the infamous Bluebird Café (any Nashville lovers out there?!), as well as various local venues in Jacksonville. Allie Roar definitely isn’t a newbie in the music scene—and her music proves it once we gave it a listen. Incredible flow with the right amount of modernism and old-school vibes we love. Personally, one thing that separates Allie from other artists out there, is her ability to connect with her audience, us included, with her way of telling a compelling story with her songs. Her latest single is no different. The single starts off with a calming electro-tune, and soon combines with Allies mellow singing. Halfway through, I realize this single makes me reminisce about the RnB/electro music we used to hear in the early 2000’s—intertwined with Allies modern take on it of course. Once getting down the whimsical flow and tune, it’s easy to find yourself humming along to “Small Town Love “. “ Small Town Love“ especially caught my attention with pulsing rhythm throughout, adding a more alleviating aspect to the underlying melody. One thing I definitely didn’t miss was the way Allie Roar integrated her old-school RnB tune with the the new-age beat—not the easiest thing to execute properly, but we believe Allie nailed it. Listen to "Small Town Love" here and get to know more about Allie Roar below! Hey Allie! Tell our readers what you’re all about! I am a pop artist from Jacksonville FL, releasing my first single “Small Town Love”I wrote this song after a trip I took to California.   I try to write music that others can relate to and to inspire people to be their most authentic self. Songwriting and music is something I am passionate about and use it as an outlet to express myself. How cool was it playing at the Bluebird cafe?! It was incredible to play in the same venue that so many famous songwriters and artists that I look up to have performed. The intimacy of the  Bluebird allows the stories behind the songs to be painted in their most colorful light making it a truly magical place. Do you think your closest friends and family have a big impact on your music? I definitely think my family and friends have a huge impact on my music. Especially giving me inspiration for my writing. I have written about experiences my friends and family have been through. Also their support inspires me to be the best musician that I can be. I have a brother that gave me my first guitar. To this day he still comes to my house and gives me guitar lessons. Was “Small Town Love” executed in the way you originally saw it to be? Small Town Love was produced by  Eric Charlton. He did a phenomenal job brining my vision to life. The record  captures the telling of a love story while being enhanced by  modern pop production. Will we be seeing more single releases from you similar to “Small Town Love”? I will have another single out in a couple of months. I am so excited to be putting my art out into the world. I cannot wait to see what comes of it. Connect with Allie Roar on social media: Instagram Twitter Facebook #BuzzMusic

dadbOdd is a northern Ontario based artist who began his solo career five years ago prior to his current project. He was a founding member and main songwriter of Sudbury based rock outfit, Inadequate Rumour. dadbOdd released his single titled “Chapter 10: Malik” and what I found to be highly unique about this song is that it feels as if the record is the subsequent tune to the previous song, adding to the storyline of the entire full length project of “Malik”. This concept explores the troubled upbringing of a french/Canadian boy into man. dadbOdd crafts together a compelling character arc and drives the story forward with each song placing its importance to the project. These records explore the themes of misogyny, intergenerational trauma, addiction, loneliness and much more. Back to chapter 10, begins with the lyrics “I could see her, I could see us in my head, between you and me and April wine just for the night” I grabbed the impression from this single is that this song has elements of love, and romantically poetic lyrics that showcases the signs of inversion. Chapter 10 begins with a soft introduction, comforting the listener with the subdued haze fulfilling the room of your setting and ears. Chapter 10 then transitions into a more eclectic and energized alternative rock song while still keeping the emotions in tact. dadbOdd combines saturated samples, layered synths, and analog instruments alongside hip hop inspired wordplay and infectious melodies in order to curate the perfect and most idiosyncratic sonic atmosphere. Listen to "Chapter 10: Malik" here and be sure to check out our exclusive interview dadbOdd below! Hey dadbOdd, with a highly compelling message behind your music that ranges from various topics, how do you specifically pick which emotion to channel while writing? Early on in the album writing process I have an image in mind of the main character and a picture of some of the situations and emotions I want to develop. But it’s when I start to create the instrumentation that I am able to kind of blow up the image and start exploring (for lack of a better term) all of its pixels. A lot of times the music starts to unlock elements which makes it easier for me to dig deep and understand what the character would be thinking or see the room the character would be in during a specific scene. I guess you could say there is a bit of an element of “Method” writing when I tackle a track; both when writing lyrics and producing the beat. I spend a ridiculous amount of time on a track and get kind of obsessed with the lyrics and making sure that I am relaying the message in a way that best suits the character and story. Tell us about “Chapter 10: Malik” and the lyrical meaning behind this? Malik is also the name of the concept album which will be released in its entirety early next year. In Chapter 10: Malik, the main character ruminates about where he came from, his relationship with his folks and the relationship he has with his own son. This track is about self awareness and understanding that oftentimes History repeats itself. How does the character “Malik” serve as a reflection of you and your story? In many ways Malik is an exaggeration of the person I could have become had some of the circumstances in my life been different. There is a saying that kind of goes like “We are all one choice away from a completely different life”. I feel like that quote kind of sums up how Malik serves as a reflection of me. What inspired you to write this song? I was kind of inspired by Jon Snow and just the idea of how being born into a bad situation can sometimes pre-determine your adult life. I wanted to explore how a person's upbringing can shape who they become and the choices they make. Often you see kids growing up making the same mistakes as their parents and leading similar lifestyles. What can we anticipate next from you? In the short term, listeners can expect a new track in mid June followed by a big single called Chapter 8: Pessimist dropping in mid July. The video was created in association with Laurentian University and directed by Gerry Kingsley. I’m super excited for people to see that. I’ve also organized a pretty ambitious release plan over the next year and a half. I’ll be showcasing another 9 tracks after Chapter 10: Malik; releasing a new track from the album every 5 weeks. The entire album drops in March of 2020. Connect with dadbOdd on social media: Website: www.dadbOddmusic.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/dadbOddmusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/dadbOdd Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1V_x0E9jVgc2tEfxQaI3A #BuzzMusic

Nova moved to LA from the UAE in late 2017 with nothing but a vision. A vision of becoming a musician, pushing the envelope & connecting with people everywhere. Nova is elated to share this part of him to the world and is as anticipated about his project as we are. Nova released his EP and the project was captivating. It begins with the record, “Work Of Fiction”. “Work Of Fiction” instantly begins with a calming introduction, highlighting jazz elements and it just instantly excites me. Being a lover of the smooth-jazz genre, I was already captivated by the record. Hoping this record would turn out into a relaxing, ballroom jazz- sound, Nova confirms my hopes with his serene voice and delivery that brought the uppermost joy on his listener. “Work Of Fiction” had me so attentive I began to wonder what was next. The excitement you receive from listening to this comes in a natural connection from artist to listener, and the magical transformation of listener to “fan”. Nova has that special quality to his sound that transforms you into an instant fan of his, and “Work Of Fiction” is the caress-able introduction to the EP that gets you comfortable and ready for what’s next! The next single off this EP, “Electrocute” had a mystic vibe to it that matched the nomadic lyrics. The theatrical introduction and up-beat, soulful Jazz was a nice subsequent to the medium-slow paced record you heard prior. Nova delivered a chilled rap flow while remaining true to his jazz artistry. The funky bass and instrumental production creates a nice blues mix to “Electrocute”. “Electrocute” was much needed to add a significant enhancement of versatility. You electrocuted us with your extravagant sound Nova, what’s next? Nova delivers with his sensual, smooth-sailing, and passionate record “Intimate” with a high-level of romance surrounding the atmosphere of the record. “Intimate” is completely different from the opening two singles which is what we loved so much about the song! I think by this point of listening, I’m just highly mesmerized by Nova’s ability to bring complexity to his artistry. It’s like you’re exploring his personal genre of music in a more in-depth, and contextual exploration. The surface appeal to the EP with the multi-faceted layers within, has the listener excited for the next discovery to the project. The next discovery was something magical! The next record “Beloved” had an entire different approach than the other songs. The eclectic production projected a more Pop aura. The melodies of the record and the style of the arrangement was something similar to a soulful, and funky pop song an artist like Bruno Mars would create, however it was just all-around absorbing. Nova claims that he started writing “Beloved” in 2018. He recalls the opening lyrics slipping out of him one instance where he was participating in the 1-song-a-day-30-days-challenge. Which in my opinion, means that this record is the leading single of the project. The next single “Extraordinary Extraterrestrial” went back to the funky jazz that was presented early on in the project, however Nova gave a more witty lyrical approach to an actual hard-hitting and thought provoking idea. This added a new dimension to the caliber of songwriting Nova had. The up-beat tempo was great to add a little more energy to the record! Nova ends this relaxing, and charming EP with the groovy, and enticing sounds of “Beloved” but in an extended version! I personally became a fan to Nova’s musicality and charisma that he presented in each song, while also creating depth to each record and the EP as a whole. Nova is no doubt in mind, a rising icon. Listen to the EP here and get to know more about Nova below! Nova, you have a strong Jazz presence to your sound! Would you consider this one of your music influences? If so why and if not, mind naming a few? Jazz is definitely one of my biggest influences. I grew up liking various types of music & as I grew, my tastes evolved. I was always partial to music that was more expressive & energetic in nature, which is why I always cite jazz, funk, & hip-hop as the 3 major catalysts of my sound. If it can make me dance, it's music I love & want to make. I always tell people my sound is neither Jazz nor Funk, it's Jazz+Funk. What’s the name of this EP as a whole!? The EP is called The Jazzmen Invasion. I call it that because it's a personal experiment of mine to inject jazz into a variety of genres to prove that it can make them more exciting. This EP is about Jazz's invasion on other genres of music! Which song was your personal favorite to create and why? Which was the most challenging? It's hard for me to pick a favorite because of how involved in the process I was when making each of these songs. They've all kept me up nights, they've all challenged me to become a better musician & bandleader, & they all talk about me & share insights about my life & struggles. Out of all the songs off your EP, which do you feel is the most reflective of your artistry and style? I think Electrocute is the most reflective of my artistic energy & identity. I grew up loving all forms of music, but I've always been slightly more partial to jazz, funk, & hip-hop. Electrocute is the one track on The Jazzmen Invasion that combines all 3 of those genres. So I see that a lot more songs in my future would build off of the Electrocute formula! What’s next for you through 2019? Well, I'm going to be taking these songs live with a new band that I've put together. We're called Funk Sway, & we've already played a very successful show at the Whisky a Go-Go. So, I'm planning an L.A. tour, & see how people all around this beautiful city connect to my music. Because, ultimately, that's what I set out to do: connect with people from all over the world in a language we all understand -- Music. Connect with Nova on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/novaguitar Facebook: www.facebook.com/NOVAguitar Website: www.musicmannova.com #BuzzMusic

Power duo and harmonically-rich soul sisters, Bridget Linsenmeyer and Ines Nassara are a Brooklyn based group called Heroine. Their timeless and raw pop anthem’s always have us coming back for more. They embody what it is to be a confident and proud woman and are advocates for intersectional empowerment of women. After the release of “Sundays”, back in February, dynamic duo Bridget Linsenmeyer and Ines Nassara are back again with the much anticipated single “You Are Seen” and we can’t get enough. I love the soft piano behind the expressive lyrics. The group Heroine are best known for their unique and expansive unison singing. It’s spectacular to hear the precision and expert delivery of every single lyric. When the drums and guitar become more powerful through the chorus it really gives it that creative anthem vibe. The chemistry and camaraderie between these two women is so evident in their vocals and songwriting skills. These multi-talented women not only have a vivid artistic view but are able to spread powerful message that their fans can relate to. “You Are Seen” is a therapeutic anthem for anyone feeling like they are invisible. It’s almost as if you have two best friends digging you out from a dark place and restoring your faith in humanity. The last chorus features a ground-breaking key change and I was blown away! When I think Heroine has peaked in skill, they surpass all expectations. Stay on the lookout for their debut EP “The Heroine EP” sometime soon this year! Listen to "You Are Seen" here and get to know more about Heroine below! Hi ladies! We love the new single. What inspired this song and can you tell our readers more of the meaning behind it? Thank you so much. We think of ‘You Are Seen’ as our call to anyone who has ever felt invisible in the world. Which has probably been every single one of us, in so many different variations and for so many different reasons. As humans, it can be difficult to know how to reach out to the people in our lives who seem to be struggling- because we’re unsure of how someone may respond or we’re afraid of overstepping. But this song is our way of saying “no matter how invisible you may feel right now, we see you, and you are not alone in feeling this way.” Inés wrote the first verse melody and chorus in a very echoey theatre practice room at Towson University (where we both went to school). I (Inés) think I was feeling particularly sad and alone that day.  I remember repeating the melody and lyrics and making a voice recording and the boomy-ness of the room sounded like a battlefield- which inspired the electronic elements to the song. Hopefully it conveys this idea that even in the midst of chaos or being lost in a crowd, you are still seen and are a vital part of the puzzle that is life. In anticipation of the single release, we launched a campaign on Instagram called the “You Are Seen Challenge,” where we’re asking people to post their answer to the prompt “I feel seen when…” either on their feed or story, tag us and challenge 3 friends to do the same. We think it’s super important to start this conversation around what makes each of us feel seen because it’s different for everyone! If we can talk about it with our friends and family and learn to ask these kinds of questions, we can start to learn more about the people around us and we can begin to build more empathy --something the world could use a bit more of right now. You are both so empowering for all women, do you have someone in your life who inspired you to be passionate about something so important? Inés: I would have to say the women in my family definitely have.  One specific person does come to mind for me. She was my favorite professor at Towson University.  Dr. Garcia. She taught my intro to Sociology class and as soon as I finished that class I switched my major from music to sociology.  I had a friend back in undergrad that was studying international studies and I asked her for advice on how to choose a passion within the social sciences/humanities.  She said choose whatever pisses you off the most. Choose what you desperately want changed. Taking my intro to sociology class I learned SO much about different groups of people and class, race, gender, demography, behaviours.  I grew obsessed with learning about people different than me and the underdogs. I grew more open minded and interested in having more conversations about social issues and learning how I can make a change or help people feel special and seen.  That professor taught me so much and I left Towson wanting to be more like her. That whole dept is incredible. Shout out to the sociology dept at TU! So many my friend, Chinenye, during college and Dr. Garcia. Bridget: One huge inspiration for me is my mentor, teacher and friend, Marsha Becker, whom I met at TU as well. Her and Nina Simone. After graduating from Towson, Marsha encouraged me to apply to NYU Gallatin for grad school. In the midst of applying, Marsha shared with me a one woman play she had written while she was a student there, “Whispers,” which explores issues of domestic violence. Her research included interviews with over 100 domestic abuse survivors, and she went on to perform the play in a number of different environments, including prisons and theatres around Baltimore and New York. I was so inspired by her motivation as an artist to combine her work with social change-- it made me realize how art can be such a powerful tool in this way. Around the same time, I remember watching the Nina Simone documentary (What Happened, Miss Simone) on a late night megabus, just to help “pass the time” (ha!). I ended up pulling out a notebook and taking the notes the whole time. It just clicked in that moment. Writing songs and performing about issues I’m passionate about-- music for social change-- this is what I have to do. I ended up writing my MA thesis about Simone and the impact of her music. What is your writing process like together? We sometimes come up with our own separate ideas and share them with each other.  Then we’ll either add sections to it together or individually and hear every option.  We love trying every option because you never know what could work unexpectedly or spark another idea. We each normally work with lyrics and melody first, then add chords/an arrangement, though it can vary per song. What artists do you relate/ look up to? Lucius for sure.  The two women singing lead and unison.  We do have our own flavor and sound, but they were an inspiration for this band for sure. Would you ever consider adding more members to your group? We do have three other band members that play with us during live shows: Elena Bonomo (drums), Dan Muniz (guitar) and Leo Sherman (bass/synth bass)— and we occasionally have a keys too. But we’ve found that a duo as the forefront works really well.  We’re so different and alike at the same time. Our voices and our looks differ, but compliment each other well. And singing with your best friend? You can’t beat that feeling. Connect with Heroine on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/heroine.music.nyc Twitter: www.twitter.com/Heroine_NYC Facebook: www.facebook.com/heroine.music.nyc www.youaremyheroine.com