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Batavia, New York native Colin Berardini is a lifelong musician who has spent much of his life invented in passionate emo music along with every sub-genre thinkable and says “My goal is to create music that is thought provoking. I want you to feel what you want to feel, not what you’re told to feel.” Berardini is “finding solace in stepping out of my comfort zone” referencing his new instrumental project “Ever Onward” that mark’s his first-ever attempt as a solo artist. He has set out to explore new and exciting sounds while keeping his heartfelt roots as a guide. Ambience is the goal with “Ever Onward” with sparkling clean tones that replace over driven guitars, layers of effects that add stratospheric aura and the addition of keys and strings bring about a lush, cinematic sound. Close your eyes and sink into “Bruxism” with an open mind and soul. The soft, remarkable tones of the guitar are relaxing and send you into a tranquil state of mind only to be further hypnotized by the clean, precise notes hit by the keyboard. An airy, lush mix of strings begins about two minutes into the track with percussion scattered through at first then it becomes more frequent adding some further intensity to this organic and raw track. As I sit here with my eyes closed listening to the different tones and strikes of each instrument I have envisioned a lightning storm, and sudden downpour, like emotions rushing out. I love the idea of giving your listener the ability to paint their own meaning behind music, how they interpret it, and how it makes them feel each individually and together. “Bruxism” reminds me of that indie style that can be found in Bon Iver’s music, but Bernardini has been able to capture his own essence in this down-to-earth, soothing track that is sure to leave you feeling peaceful. I personally have had this on repeat, and have lost track of time just sitting and basking in the pure feel of how natural this music is. I very highly suggest you give “Bruxism” a good listen and add it to your feel good playlist. Listen to "Bruxism" here, and scroll below for Ever Onward's personalized interview. Hey Colin! Fantastic single you’ve released! Can you tell us a bit more about yourself? For me, music has always been such a passion. Whether I’m at home, at work or on the road, I’ve constantly got the wheels turning. In my opinion, music is one of the greatest outlets in existence. I’m a husband, father and over a decade into my career and despite these responsibilities, music will always have a place within me. What is your meaning behind “Bruxism” and what was your biggest challenge when creating it? Bruxism is a medical condition in which a person excessively grinds their teeth. It is an infliction that I’ve dealt with for most of my life. “Bruxism” as a song, in my mind, is the soundtrack to how it affects me throughout each day. It starts slow, intensifies, reaches a “breaking point” and then slowly fades away.  The biggest challenge in writing this song was sticking to a concept. More often than not, I will write a song and find its meaning as I work my way through it. This time around I chose a topic that is significant to me and built on that idea. Being an instrumental artist, it can be tough to write a conceptual song as there is no lyrical content but I’m confident that I was able to express myself as I sought out to do. What different instruments can we listen for in “Bruxism”? “Bruxism” contains multiple instruments and plenty of effects. Clean, overdriven and acoustic guitars used with combinations of reverb, delay, tremolo and ambient feedback. Bass guitar, piano, orchestral strings and acoustic drums are also heavily involved. What is your driving force for your passion for music and your love for writing though provoking songs? The driving force behind my passion for music is my life and the things I’ve experienced. The highs, the lows and everything in between. I find inspiration in success, failure but most importantly within my family and friends. I have a supportive wife and son who allow me to see life in a different light. A light that is endlessly inspiring. What’s next for Ever Onward in 2019? I’m currently working on a song-a-month project called “Sounds From Within.” Each month I start from scratch. I write, track, mix and master an entire song within that time frame. It has allowed me to stay focused in that I’m working within a time constraint. It has also helped me to become more open minded as each month is a fresh start.  Ultimately, I’d like to find my true self through this process and eventually release my first EP. In the meantime, I’m enjoying experimenting with new sounds and different approaches at writing music. Connect and stay up to date with Ever Onward through the artists Instagram! #BuzzMusic

Kylie Nicole Feltenberger grew up in a Military family and her friends, houses and schools (to name just a few) were always changing. One thing that was never altered and stayed constant in the young artist’s life was music. Learning to play the violin at age 6 and later transitioning into playing the guitar, Kylie started crafting songs in high school. She then studied song writing at Belmont University where she was able to hone her song writing and performing skills. Wading through this particular season in her life, singer/songwriter Kylie has drawn inspiration from her favorite Reggae artists along with the Southern California “vibe” that’s surrounding her. Sit back, grab a tea, and relax because “This Close” is going to have you floating in the clouds. With such a down to earth and serene guitar line to start this toe tapper off, only to be entranced by gorgeous, refined vocals. The way she grazes each note with ease and finesse brings a talent to the table and really leaves you tranquil and lost in the sound of her voice. Her heartfelt and descriptive lyrics tell a story of two lovers and you can really hear her emotion embodied into each word. A nice and solid drum beat to accompany the variety of instruments found stashed throughout this song. The contrast of the higher keyboard notes with the two different guitar riffs really adds complexity to the track and complements Kylie’s vocals exceptionally. I am getting Taylor Swift vibes from the tone of voice and the melodic rhythms in this lively but chill track. If you’re a fan of laid-back songs that leave a peaceful resonance behind then Kylie Nicole’s “This Close” is a song you need to have on your playlist – and I mean need! Listen to “This Close” here and get to know more about Kylie Nicole below! Hey Kylie! Love your new single! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you find inspiration to create music? Thanks! Well music was always pretty important in our house hold growing up. My dad plays bass, my uncle is a multi-talented musician and songwriter, so it runs in the family for sure. From age 7, I started out learning how to play violin and then later transitioned to guitar when I was about 13 and that's when I really started to develop a passion for music. I  would sit in my room learning cover after cover, and there was a point where I    got tired of learning other people's songs and started creating original works! I've always pulled a lot of my inspiration directly from my own experiences, and pretty much everything I write I have personally been through. What was the most challenging thing about learning to play different instruments such as the violin? I really struggled reading sheet music, so much that I don't play violin anymore! I  relied way too heavily on just my ear. Now, I  just play and write on the guitar. If you handed me a piece of sheet music, I could read it but it would take me a while ha What was the creative process like making such a layered track? It was a ton of fun, that's what it is! But in all seriousness, a buddy of mine, Alex Dowidchuk, helped me record and produce "This Close" and he was really great to work with. We started out with some programmed drums and just kept building and creating parts that we thought would make the song vibe! It was great having Alex in the room because he was willing to experiment, and I'm really happy with the way the track came out! What is the meaning behind “This Close” and what inspired you to write it? I  was fed up with guys being jerks and so I wrote a song about it! What can we expect from you in 2019? 2019 has already had some major ups and downs, and this season of my life has definitely had some unexpected twists and turns. I've been writing about everything that's been going on, and I'm planning to get back into the studio soon to do some more recording. Hoping to share more stories soon :) Connect with Kylie Nicole on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/_thelifeofkylie_ www.kylienicolemusic.com

Singer-songwriter MEÏA is from Barcelona who has recently relocated to New York City and she has won the hearts of her audiences singing in her own unique way. Exploring love, dreams and social issues, this eclectic songwriter is embracing both an introspective and electric performance. With song both in Spanish and English and with a high poetic flavor, MEÏA is presenting songs of her last EP “Mülzien 25” and her next album’s compositions. MEÏA has won multiple awards such as “Best Piece of Music” for “Be Gentle my Love” from “Aphrodite Film Awards” in July 2018 in New York City, “Best Original Score” for her song “Beyond the angle of horror” in November 2018 by “Pinnacle Film Awards” in Hollywood Hills, California and recently received the “Best Music Video Award” by Los Angeles Motion Picture Film Festival in Malibu, California for her last music video “Under the Sky of Your Tough Love”. “Under the Sky of Your Tough Love” is an electric, funky tune that is filled with excitement and catchy rhythms that get you up and moving. I love the sound of MEÏA’s voice that is alluring and soft in tone, and she is able to hit the higher notes with finesse and ease. “Under the Sky of Your Tough Love” is filled with passionate lyrics that seem to have a deeper meaning then what is embedded in this upbeat song. The music video tells us a journey about a girl who has travelled far to a new, mysterious place and the troubles she has faced along the way and gives us an amazing look at that deeper meaning behind the lyrics. MEÏA then finds new love in her music video, and with this the notes gets a little bit more exaggerated, helping further describe this story. With catchy lyrics, easy to listen to tones of the vocals, accompanying instruments and the passion felt through each delivery of words, “Under the Sky of Your Tough Love” is going to be a hit that you won’t forget with a music video that is sure to bring tears to your eyes! Listen to “Under The Sky Of Your Tough Love” here and get to know more about MEÏA below! Connect with MEÏA on social media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOVFsBZMQ9c

Canadian based artist, ShiDa, has been rapping and creating beats ever since his teenage years. ShiDa’s playlist includes a wide variety of genres ranging from, Alternative Rock, Hip Hop to Gospel. He’s been influenced by many artists but just to name a few; Three days grace, Metro boomin, Young Thug, Banks, Mike Will Made It, and more! With the goal of going global, ShiDa brings fresh and raw waves to the music industry that can leave one speculating how vast his talent can be, alongside his producing personal of course, “AmiC”. ShiDa released his single titled “Fantasy All by Myself” which begins with an interesting dialogue between the beat drops and the verse comes in. The songwriting has you thinking on the lyrical interpretation of “Fantasy All by Myself”. However, one of my personal favorite elements of the record would possibly be his unique voice. I mean, it’s clear many artists have unique voices that’s special to them and their sound, but ShiDa’s voice is just one of a kind and we couldn’t help but embrace how particular it was! The rasp and slight accent he possesses helped deliver a style that’s noticeable to “ShiDa”, and in my opinion, made this song pop more ! The beat showed multiple elements of alternative rock alongside hip-hop which is ironically part of ShiDa’s personal playlist! This showed us an important quality in ShiDa I believe would carry him far, the art of versatility. He takes a little of everything to create his own sound and it makes his appeal more digestible to a larger audience of listeners. “Fantasy All by Myself” would translate well in today’s generation in a variety of different genres and subgenres of music, expanding his fanbase! Listen to “Fantasy All By Myself” here and get to know more about ShiDa below! Hello and welcome to BuzzMusic. Can you tell our readers about yourself ShiDa? I am a 20 year old boy based in St. John’s, Canada. I was born in Zimbabwe & this is where I picked up my passion for music. I used to record demo tracks whenever I could with homies & I was involved a lot with anything musical in school. I am a mellow dude that just seeks good vibes with people & I like making music that speaks to them. Between recording and producing, which do you find more enjoyable and which do you find more challenging? To be honest I love producing & recording equally. Producing is where I lay the foundation of the message I’m trying to portray & recording is the process in which I try to paint an appealing picture that makes people engage with the music’s message. I find recording slightly hard because I’m a perfectionist. After each take I always feel like I can do a better one. So I end up spending lots of time recording. However, I do like the writing part because this is where I fully express my ideas & what I’m feeling. Tell us about “Fantasy All By Myself” and the theme behind it!? Fantasy All by Myself is basically about a person that is in love with someone that isn’t fully committed to the love. You might think someone loves you back, but they actually have different motives, sometimes the motive could be hurting you. Instead of the love struck person gaining something positive from the relationship, they end up getting very hurt. What inspired you to create this? Fantasy All by Myself is actually a reboot of another song I had written. The initially song was dark and depressing, one can even tell from the beat because there’s like a thunder sound & lonely sounds going on. The lyrics were just too dark that I decided to focus on a different emotion I was feeling at that time. & that feeling was of betrayal from a person I thought had my best interests in heart. What could we expect from ShiDa this upcoming summer? This summer I’m planning on releasing a series of songs as a tape. I’m not calling it an EP because I’m still experimenting with different sounds so I’m calling the tape a demo or a playlist. This tape is going to be called Uniquely Retro & I’ve been working on it for a while, perfecting it. It’ll be my first collection of songs distributed to the world & I just hope fans will love my efforts. Connect with ShiDa on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/amic_shida Twitter: www.twitter.com/AmiC_ShiDa Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmiC-ShiDa www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXGToZC3WUM

Official Problem brought his New York attitude onto a California beat with his new single “New York”. “New York” beat had the cali hype energy that reminded me a lot like the beats in a YG hit. “New York” had my head swaying back and forth because the beat was so grimy and just hit the party nerve in my body. Official Problem has a raspy and gritty articulation to his vocal tone so he added that mean attitude to his flow which was fitting for the bass slapping song. The lyrics were catchy and had highly dope bars that had me repeating! There’s most definitely room for Official Problem in today’s music industry and we’re anticipating to see what else he comes up with. I mean if it’s as fresh and wavy as “New York” then we are almost positive he won’t have any issue connecting with the audience. In my personal opinion, I believe energetic, hype rap songs could be his “niche” in music. However, another part of me is interested in seeing what else he could possibly deliver that could show a touch of versatility to his style while also remaining true to the New York attitude he has in his delivery. Being a product of your environment could be highly beneficial in your music and Official Problem represents that idea to its fullest. He has no shame in repping his background and it’s obviously noted in the title of the record. In the meantime, while we wait and anticipate his future releases we could get jiggy with “New York” ! Listen to "New York" here and get to know more about Official Problem below! Growing up in New York, how did this environment impact your style of music? New York environment has taught me everything that I know today. It's a concrete jungle and there is no doubt about that, New York stresses the importance of being street smart and watching your 6 AT ALL TIMES. All the things that I've seen and the things that I've done has molded me into a different breed. Do you have any personal music influences? If so who and why!? My music inspirations have to be the old heads like 50 Cent, Mobb Deep, NWA, Wu-Tang Clan, Nipsey, and Nas. But my personal influencer would have to be my pops, he put me on to GOOD music that inspires me to make even better music. These are my influencers because everything they spit you felt. Old school bars and beats we're raw ASF and there was no faking it. What’s the main theme in “New York” and how does the title reflect it? The main theme in "New York" would have to be money, power, and respect. Cash rules EVERYTHING around me so you know I got to get it. Everyone got a different hustle which makes New York diverse, but it also comes with the bad. I choose the title New York, based off how I feel every time I step out the crib. I feel like the man, so why not make a track about it. What are some challenges you’ve faced in your career so far and how did you overcome them? My main challenges in my music career would have to be exposing my music and finding the right team. My team got to be on the same type of timing at all times. I got the music the streets want to hear and that's only half the battle. Now I got to get my music out in the right hands to make it happen. The music industry is always changing which is why playlisting is the new wave. If you want your music to be heard you got to try to be on some known playlists. When can we expect the next hit from you Official Problem? My next single will be out late May early June. My next track Poseidon will put me on the map... You heard it first from Buzz Music LA. Connect with Official Problem on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/officialproblem3 Twitter: www.twitter.com/problemetric www.soundcloud.com/officialproblem3

Zitro, also known as Justin Ortiz, is a singer/songwriter and producer from Bronx, New York. His unique and finely-calibrated works will take the music industry by storm. The multi-talented Zitro is a vivid and creative artist. His ambition and career driven attitude led him to produce several singles, two albums and three EPs! Heavy bass and mysterious whispers get you instantly addicted to Zitros hit “Rehearsal”, a single off his third EP “Stage Fright”. His expansive range and accomplished vocals come in early on a blow me away! The lyricism is an introspective look at Zitro’s career. The vulnerability is evident. I’d love to know the inspiration behind the song writing. Zitros strives to reach out to younger generations and discuss issues like depression and human struggle. “Rehearsal” develops into a very unique R&B beat with electronic undertones and detailed arrangements of sounds and intricate details. The production of the vocal harmonies are impressive. His voice reminds me of the late and great Prince or is even comparable to Frank Ocean.  “Rehearsal” is a pure breath of fresh air and a unique and eclectic sign of the wonderful things to come from Zitro. It’s a catchy pop song that should be on everyone’s summer playlist. With so much knowledge and success already, we can’t wait to hear wat Zitro does next. He is currently working on more music projects and videos and we’re here for it! Listen to "Rehearsal" here and get to know more about Zitro below! Hi Justin! How did you create your stage name “Zitro”? Zitro was part of an email address that my parents used, and I thought it was clever that my last name “Ortiz” sounded so cool backwards. It started out as Jay Zitro, but that sounds too similar to Jay-Z. I’m finding out now that I’m not the only artist named Zitro out there. There are a lot of them making music under that name. So the challenge is to be the best Zitro in the game. Can you tell us more about the meaning behind the lyrics in “Rehearsal”? The EP “Stage Fright” which that song is apart of is a whole story line that tackles the subject of an independent artist’s struggle and journey in music. The title “Rehearsal” talks about having to deal with preparing a show on your own, without the right equipment and space needed, along with other roadblocks. It’s really about starving artists. What are three things you wants your fans and readers to know about you? 1) I’m very politically incorrect, so try to laugh along with my songs when you hear something crazy. 2) I’m an only child. 3) I’m the shy and quiet guy in real life, but I want to be everybody’s friend. Your vocal range in incredible! What age did you begin singing? I’ve taken vocal lessons as a child but I didn’t take it seriously until my teenage years, and then I took online lessons. Nowadays, I just listen to what sounds good in music and I try to mimic the greatness until I can do it. What’s your writing and production process like? What comes first the lyrics or the music? In most cases, the music. I use the Michael Jackson method, which involves putting an idea or sound on tape before it escapes your head. Lyrics are easy for me, so I like getting the hard part out of the way first. What's next for you through 2019? Writing as many songs as I can until the year ends. I also have a collaboration with Taffy T, a friend from the UK. Stay tuned for that one. Connect with Zitro on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/ZitroOfficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/Zitromusix Facebook: www.facebook.com/Zitrotunes www.youtube.com/ZitroOfficial

Ben Smith was born August 2001, lives in Cornwall, Ontario and is the sole member of Merci, Sir who combines indie pop rock and folk to give his listeners a nice relaxing listen. Teaching himself guitar in 2015 and broadening his skillset to other instruments he has recorded all his tracks and is singing all by himself with a lack of proper audio equipment. After deciding only to start releasing tracks when encouraged by his peers and community members, his debut album “Hippy Sunset” was released February 18th, 2019 and his nostalgic, indie vibes ensured a nice listening experience that generated a local buzz. Ben is currently working on his second album “Blanket on the Sun” and is expected to release it within the next few months. “La Pierre” is the indie rock song we have been looking for! With a funky, earthy sound starting off you can really feel like you are out for a drive on a nice sunny day with the addition of that radio-like sound that makes you feel like you are listening through your car radio. With driving guitar riffs, and a mixture of instruments throughout this lively and meaningful track “La Pierre” is bound to get your hips and feet moving. This track sounds like it hits on a personal level with Ben, with lines like “I want you to know I’m here” and the limited amount of lyrics found in the song makes you feel like he really wanted his listeners to feel the emotion through the music not just the words. Merci, Sir is a band that makes down-to-earth beats that have that nostalgic vibe that makes you feel like you are in the 90’s and this albums name “Hippy Sunset” really gives listeners a real idea of what vibe Ben is trying to embed throughout his music. Listen to “La Pierre” here and get to know more about Merci, Sir below! Hey Merci, Sir! A pleasure to talk with you! Can you tell us a bit more about yourself? Hiya, a pleasure to talk with you too. I’ve spent my life so far growing up in a semi rural area with not much to do so I’ve got a lot of free time which is all dedicated to writing songs now. I first started on the ukulele (I know, not super special), and I had my first live performance at our little school talent show and I loved the energy from that. Something about that made me want to start going in the music industry. What is the significance of your band name “Merci, Sir” and what made you first decide to create such a unique sound? As of right now I can’t release the significance of the band name, but there are two different meanings, as there are for each and every one of my songs. I try to ensure that each song has at least two ways of interpretation so people can relate to it better based on their mood. The unique sound came from my wide variety of musical interests, but I find that some of the aspects come from artists like Buddy Holly and stuff from that era. Apart from that, it would take too long to get into all the different artists that unknowingly contributed to the creation of my sound. I was getting sick of the same over-produced sound of pop, and wanted to explore different sounds to add into the mix. The one thing that drives my songwriting process is making sure every song has something unique about it. What is the meaning behind “La Pierre”? La Pierre was originally written about a girl that knew she was different, and had to find herself. This song was the reason I wanted every other to have at least two meanings. When things end, you don’t want the song to be an overbearing reminder of it. La Pierre is a song about realization, and trying to move on with other things. It speaks about someone realizing all of the bullshit that surrounds them in every day life, understanding where they stand among others, and knowing they have to make the best out of their situation. Have there been any challenges in recording and singing all of your own tracks and how have you over-come them? Yeah, big time. The drums were a huge issue at the start because I’m not a huge fan of the sound of drum samples, they lack a lot of aspects of real drums that I love. But I have to work with what I have. As well, since I don’t really have a keyboard, I have to build the synth sounds, and place almost every note individually throughout the whole song. I kind of like it this way though, because it inspires me to adapt to my situation and get the most out of it. What’s next for Merci, Sir in 2019? I’ve got two albums under way. One of which, Blanket on the Sun, has a hip hop influence (mainly just on the drums) but I kept my sound throughout it. The other is more of a chill, reflection type of deal. Hopefully I can also get some more gear and influences down the line to expand my musical influences. Connect with Merci, Sir on social media Twitter: www.twitter.com/PProcessed

Contemporary artist Robin Low is from San Jose, California who combines both musical aspects by exploring the world of organic instruments and materialized synthesis. His freshman EP “Conn-Eda” is base off a story promoting the duality of an individual and his usage of the spectrum of both sounds brings a powerful and deep perspective on how the two worlds can merge together. “All Heal” has a nature like feel, almost like you could walk outside and hear this collection of such raw sound. The vocal track is in an electronic style which adds to the individuality of this funky tune. The tone and style of this track reminds me of Bon Iver with very catchy and entrancing beats. The depth of each layer really gives this song character that is unmatchable. The style of the vocals really solidifies the indie sound that is bumping throughout this track, and sends you further into a trance. With sounds that relax, mystify and that create a mysterious resonance behind in your head that really helps you focus in on what instruments you could be listening to, and picking out the different notes. Close your eyes, drift away and imagine whatever you feel as this song opens the imagination to endless possibilities. It is a very open track and leaves the listener able to interpret the collection of echoes together for themselves. I thoroughly felt relaxed while listening to this song, and in my opinion it feels like a song that would be good to meditate to and would leave you feeling a sense of tranquility. Listen to “All Heal" here and get to know more about Robin Low below! Hey Robin! Pleasure to chat with you! Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I reside in San Jose California. I am a full time bass teacher and artist. I have been playing music since I was six years old. My road to music has been a very organic one. I have been fortunate enough to have music be such a huge part of my life. I discovered the computer and electronic music around 2012. By this time I have been in so many bands and projects that I wanted to accumulate all those experiences and start producing. Production with others eventually lead me to try my hand at my own EP. What kind of organic instruments can we listen for throughout you EP? The Deepmind 12 was used for just about every synth sound. I tended to use my bass guitar as the low end for all the songs. Working on weaving In both these Instruments along with my voice was very refreshing. Conducting away from the computer gives a sense of heart that was always alittle out of my reach as Just producer. I also used the DG-20 which is a synth guitar made from Casio. Shoutout to the boy Collin for hooking it up with odd instruments. What has inspired you to write music and create such a serene sound? My inspiration lately has come from listening to nothing but funk and rnb at the moment. I tend to take these classics and instill the perfection they created into new heights with all the production we can now accomplish in today’s industry. I think that’s why I had mainly just bass on the album very little guitar. This particular moment in my life I am trying to connect with everything that reminds me why I even started making music in the first place. Are there any challenges that you have faced in your music career thus far and how have you over-come them? The biggest challenge I had to face was the coming of myself. Sounds more esoteric, but that really was the case. I use to rely on others and how they could help me. Slowly this seemed to not be a collective assignment but more one that was one sided and soon I would find myself contributing to others success instead of focusing on what possibilities I can design. You find out really quickly who wants to actually put in work and who is just tryna live like a rock star. When did you first find that passion for music? Well like I said when I was very young I found the saxophone and from that point on it was always music! My dad played alittle guitar and my mom painted so growing up in a more artist driven household was a plus. Allows you to create without those odd am I good enough feelings. What new and exhilarating endeavours can we expect from you in 2019? I hope to leave for tour in the summer time. Might even try my hand at Europe and see what they have to offer.  The biggest thing I am looking forward to is shows, shows , shows. I really wanna connect this year and break molds. Connect with Robin Low on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/Robinlow334 www.soundcloud.com/robinboi

Slange, is an Atlanta born and Los Angeles based rapper and storyteller. He exceeds his boundaries with his songwriting using a style that could be described as late 90 allusions with a loose gothic poetic foundation. Or in more simplistic terms, an authentic writer who fuses together classic elements in an original bonafide manner. He’s simply an authentic collision of cult classic horror movies, a pop-punk-rock childhood, and a metaphysical perspective on life and love. Slange has brought his artistry to another level in his newest album, “A.S.S.S.”  (A Snake Shedding Skin). Ushering in a new era of illuminating rap. The album begins with a chaotic introduction that fuses together a meshed up sounds as if you’re fixing the antenna of a TV. it then transforms into an eerie message with haunting music in the background. The entire introduction captures our attention as it feels like the beginning of a classic horror film, just like he’s used to. The next song that transitions in is a record called “Enigma in Utero”, a romantic and melodic single with strong lyrical substance. The ethereal beat is illuminating and fabricates a gaudily lush support system to the dramatically emotional vocals that’s being projected by a unique resonance. Not only does Slange sing in this record, but he also delivers a poetic rap verse. The hook, he stretches his vocals to create a more passionately augmented projectory.  The next song to transition in is “Sacrifices” that’s completely different to the vibe of “Enigma in Utero”. Instead of a vulnerable emotional spin on the album, Slange gives you a unique mix of contemporary hip-hop alongside his individuality still being presented. His flows and rap voice is so different opposed to the everyday rapper you hear that it’s almost difficult for Slange to create a colorful trap song and blend in with the rest, instead his unique style helps him stand out from the rest of them. His next single titled “Homeless” was one of my personal favorites. The beat was more laid-back but it created the urban setting that helped me envision this record more alongside the unguarded lyrics. For me, this song has a strong connection to the artist feelings because it felt as if he was able to allow his true character behind his artistry shine. You begin to think if there’s anything else more to Slange? I mean in just the beginning four tracks you’re already compelled by his story and believe you’ve uncovered every layer to the rapper. However, you’re wrong! The next record “P.I.M.P” was highly thought-provoking and hard hitting because Slange wasn’t afraid to touch base on real life situations that includes depression and anxiety. It showcased the courage in Slange and the entire aura of the song was fearless. Slange gives his listener a break from the melancholic emotions and depressing vibes with his next single “Godsent Like Hero” that has a more vibrant beat that reminded me of a classic video game journey. The funky beat added a whole new dimension to the album and Slange’s artistry as he was able to switch his flow up constantly throughout the record, displaying versatility.  The next single “Homage To The Wedding Guest” felt like the songwriting was more dedicated to somebody in the personal life of Slange. However, the actual interpretation of this song could go either way for me. Either the song is dedicated to the flaws of Slange’s own character or simply dedicated to a special somebody who was able to hypnotize him the way he hypnotizes his listeners. Nonetheless, regardless of the song’s true theme, the lyrics are relatable. “H.O.M.D” and “Omen” continued the energy of the album and correctly placed its emphasis on the theme of it. It was perfectly arranged and coordinated with the motion of the project and direction it was leading in. The next single “M(use)A”  begins with a dialogue between two guys about a love interest. Before the highly poetic and contextual lyrics gets its listener stunned and mentally interpreting the meaning into a more simpler version for themselves. “Brimstone” kept that romantic touch intact with inversive lyricism and a passionate delivery. The outro of the project skyrockets you back into the intro of the album where the same brashful mix of the intro continues (the sound of multiple channels changing) but this time it had a slight different approach. Instead of initiating its listener into the album, Slange gives you a quick rundown, indirectly on what we believe is the new version of him. The ending of the project was mind blowing because it had me reflect on the songs I’ve listened to in the duration. What I’ve learned from this, is that each record that warranted it place on “A.S.S.S” could’ve possibly been a representation of Slange’s persona today. For that reason, Slange is a brilliant creator who doesn’t keep his music in one lane, instead he stands out, and surprises his listener who could be expecting a predictable notion. Mirroring the artist’s struggle with his own conflicting identities, the album juxtaposes a core message of luminescent positivity with a hypnotic dark overtone. In "A.S.S.S"., listeners will discover a story of honest breakthrough, and self-fulfilling freedom from the past--definitely not an album to be missing out on. Make sure you check out and really go through Slange's new album here to get the feel for the artists true music! What are some challenges you’ve faced in creating this album? How did you overcome these obstacles? First and foremost, money for recording time. This album, and a lot of my previous material, would not have been possible without Igor at [Hitway Recordings] giving me a crazy discount in exchange for my graphic design/videography work and Heartbreak being a real homie and charging me next to nothing for taking every Sunday of his for 6 months -- Also shout out to my best bud Lucas Gerow who has been my Mixer/Masterer/Audio Engineer since I found my voice which he helped carve out. After that, it was just about getting it done and not forcing a bad day. Heartbreak and I had just moved to LA the summer we recorded this and put every emotion felt into it by proxy, we didn't leave with a record every week, but every week we were in the studio. By the end of this project, I would have dislocated my left shoulder, recorded over half the album with bronchitis, and landed my first job after graduating. So much life was lived around this - that itself was the biggest challenge and blessing. What is the main theme in “A.S.S.S” and how does the title serve as a reflection for this? For me, the whole purpose of this album was to shed all the extra weight I had been carrying in the form of unreleased material. I had over 20 songs that I had written throughout the second half of college that I felt were strong enough for a project, but distant enough to be hesitant about releasing (being a reflection of who I was and not who I am from it). Titling it “A Snake Shedding Skin” made it a poetic exigence that allowed me to be comfortable with creating an extended aesthetic around the bundle of tracks. It’s a more pleasant way of alluding to the harsh self-recognition it takes to admit and release one’s unhealthy habits and traits of assumptions/perspective. The skin I was in was restricting my ability to grow. I needed to rid myself of it. The motif in A.S.S.S. like most of my content and artistry is the blurred line between the consumer and what they consume. Specifically, society and media’s shared consumer cycle. I think narratives as a whole (Books, Films, T.V., Plays, etc.) shape the characteristics we attribute to success and failure, beauty and ugliness, intelligence and stupidity, but most importantly morals and values. Thereby stunting the extent to which we might be able to express ourselves do to this subconscious conditioning of what’s to be expected of you at any given situation. This album was highly intriguing and hard-hitting, where did you find inspiration for most of the songs on there? Through my life and lens. Everything on this album is a memory or emotion directly tied to an event. I create my music under the guise of some kind of sonic embodiment to hold and have in place of momentary memories. It’s the equivalent to a picture being worth a thousand words, my words are worth a million hours. With that in mind, my buddy Mike once told me about a Kurt Cobain quote that goes something like, “Songs are 70% truth and 30% lies,” and I would agree but say that my songs are 70% truth 10% lies and 20% what I want or foresee happening. My music is also about self-affirmation and divine connection to the universe. Authenticity of expression yields results...even if slow. Out of all the tracks on “A.S.S.S” which is your personal favorite and why? My personal favorite track has jumped around a fair bit, but the longest reigning title holder has been M(use)IA. I think it’s my favorite due to the back story and how the people involved are such a huge and important part of my life now. Also, in the studio when recording it, I didn't have chorus, the one you hear I stole from a cemetery track (raps of mine that will never be finished or shouldn't be released) and mended it with the beat Heartbreak had made in a one-off during that section of the track. It was a really nice moment in the middle of making this project that proved we were doing a few things right. What’s next for you Slange? Stoke the fire. I have a sectioned demo tape of 4 tracks off a project called “Ballad Boy Slange” (BBS) that I'm looking to release along with a music video or two for the project in late 2019 early 2020. Then release the rest mid-year. It’s the cementing of my sound, something like if STP rapped or Soundgarden went fully acoustic. After that, I have a collaborative project under the band name “Almost Famous” called “Unplugged” by myself and Producer Mike Ijac (The Operator) that I think will be otherworldly and a great representation of growth in motion. Aside from that, live shows and budding a fan base. I want to be known for authenticity. Not being a character. Owning myself and sharing that as well as encouraging others to share their unique and authentic selves. I just want to be a different path of influence in this reckless culture of toxicity and self-sabotage. To help others heal through expression of self-healing. Therapy rap. Shamanic Rap. Connect and keep updated with Slange for recently releases and upcoming shows through the artists social: Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

From Los Angeles emerges an electronic duo called Singer & The Scientist with driving vocals from Kenley Shea and the quirky synthesis creations of Steve Channell. In 2014, two neighbors met coincidentally living next to each other in a small LA apartment complex, S&TS was born. They were friends for over a year before they thought about writing together as they came from opposite music backgrounds and after a few failed song attempts they wrote their first single “Notice Me” thus beginning their journey to find their unique sound as Singer & The Scientist. “Electric Heartbreak” was their debut album and they are following-up by releasing a string of new singles that take a sharp turn from the previous record. Feeling disconnected from their audience and music, the pair decided boldly in 2018 to stop using any laptops for live performances. With the sounds of 80’s synth-pop and a new setup using only hardware synths and drum machines S&TS is pushing into new territories paying homage to bands like Sylvan Esso, Chvrches and St. Vincent. Performing live on Legendary’s “Geek & Sundry” and Music Tribe’s “Inside the Music”, along with radio spins on KCSN and HOT 103.9 FM and their single “Crashing Down” is in the 2018 indie feature film “No Postage Necessary”. “This Will Have To Do” makes you feel like you have been transported to an 80’s dance party where everyone has funky hair do’s and are wearing bright colours. The synth starts off very subtle and complements Kenley’s soft and sultry vocals that have that classic 80’s sound with a more modern take. With beats coming from the synth that are lively, and filled with excitement, “This Will Have To Do” is a song that is sure make you want to get up and dance. I personally love the style and vocal tone that this electronic duo has used, as it is upbeat and the vibe that flows out of it is intoxicating. Steve has such an amazing technique on the synth and has added many layers that add depth to this funky track. Not only are the lyrics catchy and prone to get stuck in your head, but the musical rhythms in “This Will Have To Do” will have you whistling, humming or singing them to yourself later on as they truly both truly are amazing parts of this song combined into one glorious track. Be sure to check out "This Will Have To Do" here, as well as the duo's exclusive interview below! Hey Singer & The Scientist! Fantastic to chat with you! Can you tell us a bit more about yourselves? Hi I’m Steve! I like soldering cables and messing around with music gear all day err-day. I also am a self proclaimed iced tea connoisseur. Hi I’m Kenley, I love my dog Wookie, he’s the best. We like to sing together… or more like he howls while I sing and it’s super cute. I can also make a damn good Old Fashioned. How did you come up with the name “Singer & The Scientist”? One day we were talking to someone about the music we had just started creating. Kenley called Steve a "Mad Scientist" because he was talking about all this crazy stuff he was building and wanted to do at shows with lights, sounds, and things other bands at our level weren’t doing. Steve then started describing Kenley as a vocal powerhouse and we kinda joked about be called "Singer and the Mad Scientist"… haha, we didn’t have a name at the time so we dropped the “Mad” and went with it. It was kind of literal in its' conception but we view it as the musical connection that exists within art and science. What is the meaning behind “This Will Have To Do” and were there any challenges when creating this song? The song was inspired by an awkward ride-share when I (Steve) had gotten in a small argument with my signifiant other right before our Uber pulled up. It was bad timing to get in a fight and we couldn’t really talk about it in the Uber. So while were we upset with each other, stuck in the car for the next 30 minutes headed downtown, I wrote down a few lines in my phone about it all. As far as challenges go, we dropped lots of F bombs in the song which some people have issues with depending on their background. It was the right word for the emotion and we decided to go for it. We almost released the edited version as the main one but then we were like fuck that! Did you find that your audiences responded better to S&TS playing real synths and drum machines rather than relying on computer VI’s (virtual instruments) on stage and did that drive your passion for music more than before? Well we did it because it felt right for us and we want to be genuine and super honest with what are doing. We were using some live assist tracks which is the norm these days and we weren’t feeling it. We’ve always played our instruments but it still felt like some lame karaoke version of music. Steve got rid of the computer setup, bought some synths, and figured out a way to sequence everything like they used to do in the 80’s before computers took over stages worldwide. This created a lot of challenges and a lot more gear but the sound and feel was immediately satisfying. It also allowed us not to be locked to a click track giving us more freedom to improvise live. The audience probably never noticed the equipment change, but they definitely noticed the sound, energy, and we’ve gotten great feedback from a lot of people that know us saying “this is your sound” which we agree with. We won’t be going back to relying on a computer for any musical instrument tasks live or in studio. What can we expect to see from Singer & The Scientist in 2019? We have some more music coming out that we are excited about and some summer shows. We’ve had a few months off from shows as we’ve focused on writing/recording/mixing and such. All the music we’ve done Steve has recorded and mixed. Doing everything on our own can be pretty time consuming but worth it for us to create exactly what we want. We’re looking forward to hitting it hard this summer with shows and continue releasing new music. A while back we got some silent disco headphones to do some shows in unique places and we are planning to do some cool shows with those soon. The last silent disco we did was for our album release in 2017 and people keep asking us to do it again, so it’s definitely due. We just love putting on fun shows and don’t mind the extra work to do so, live shows are so special. Stay connected with Singer & The Scientist via the duo's socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic