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High Meadows is a brand new act from Peoria, Illinois. They love to make music that can transcend genres by fusing sounds from all of their favorite artists. Their members are Griffin Georges and Jon Devries. High Meadows has been working on getting their music together for over a year, and they could not be more excited to release it out into the world. For the near future, High Meadows is planning a tour and yet more music releases. They sincerely hope their music resonates with their listeners and could not be more excited to release their first tunes into the world! BuzzMusic presents a single by High Meadows called “Through the TV”. With the light and breezy guitars, mellow beat, and soaring vocals, this song creates an atmosphere of sheer bliss. Elements of psychedelic, rock, and blues all come through, making their description of fusing genres apparent. The vocals are delivered with warmth, the guitars are played with delicacy, and the overall vibe of the song is fantastically balanced. With the fusion of multiple genres and a contemplative mood, this song creates a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. We can’t wait to hear what this fresh new act has in store for their listeners in the future! Check out their debut single here! Read more in our exclusive interview below! Hi guys! It's great to chat with you! Would you start off by telling us how you met and formed High Meadows? Is it just the two of you in this group? It all started with the two of us, Griffin (vocals and guitar) and Jon (bass), bonding over a shared passion for music, specifically the song 'Crazy' by Gnarls Barkley. Currently it's just the two of us, but we're looking for more members in our area. We're excited to find more people to really collaborate and explore what we can do! Your new single is called “Through the TV”. Did you have a particular message in mind when writing this song? The song, to us at least, seems like about being haunted by a memory, something that sticks with you. And then actually being able to see what it is that is haunting you, and seeing maybe you can move on, or that you don't need whatever it is that has you stuck. Would you briefly describe what your creative and writing process looks like? We like to start the jam usually by consuming some type of substance to get the juices flowing, and then just start playing. Usually really quickly we'll pick up an idea and expand on it until we can start to structure a full song out of it. Who would you say are your biggest musical influences? Brand New, Flaming Lips, Supertramp, and Dr. Dog would probably be the top ones! What can we hope to expect from High Meadows throughout 2019? 2019 is hopefully going to be a really fun year for us! We're in a really cool place where we're figuring our sound out and having fun making a lot of stuff, so there will be the EP 'Through the TV' and more than likely a new EP later in the year as well, that will be even better than this one. Don't even get me started on 2020. Stay up to date, connect with High Meadows on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/highmeadowsband Facebook: www.facebook.com/highmeadowsband #BuzzMusic

From Toronto comes the next R&B and Hip-Hop star who will mesmerize you with his classic sound and contemporary swag. The artist who goes by the name of 96 is a singer/songwriter whos family immigrated to Canada from Ethiopia in 1993. Although he grew up in a welcoming community, it was known to be poverty filled with a high-crime rate. Given the circumstances of growing up in an inner city, his family decided to move from the diverse community of Regent Park located in downtown Toronto to Calgary during his adolescent years. Here is where he found his niche for music, starting with audio engineering his own mixes on Pro Tools, which carried into songwriting/producing. It’s obviously evident that his music has significant 90s R&B influence, in which he credits to his older siblings for always playing records from the nostalgic era during his early childhood years. With this he could develop an ear for artists including Ginuwine, Usher, Dru Hill, Brandy, SWV, Aaliyah and many more! 96 first stepped on to the scene in 2017 with multiple Soundcloud releases including the two singles “LNIT (Lonely Nights In Toronto)” as well as “8701”. After a positive acclaim from the success of both releases, he then released his debut EP “GOIN96HOST” in April 2018. The 7 track EP succeeded with his debut music video for “LNIT” in September 2018. With each song he takes his listeners through a sombre journey of introspection, growth, personal relationships as well as his trials and tribulations to get where he is today. We listened to 96’s most recent release titled “HBK” and we became infatuated with his vocals being rich in complexity and poised with tranquility. A compelling sound that will transport you through the eras of RnB from vintage to current, “HBK” proves to be a rousing showcase of the artist’s intricate style. The song is richly textured with an amusing vibe that’s both comforting and sensual. We loved how 96 did emphasize the true meaning behind RNB with a soulful burst of lush harmonies and catchy lyrics. The lyricism behind HBK is appropriately digestible for the current generation love for relatable love phrases. The entire aura of “HBK” is satisfying as it is witty, and we’re almost positive it will translate well across the ears of many listeners! 96 is an artist like no other. As conflicting and vulnerable his music may be, he prefers to remain elusive to the public and let the sound speak for itself. His distinctive voice coupled with a rhythmic cadence and clever wordplay are what gives this up-and-coming artist the edge in becoming an influential mainstay of R&B’s next generation. Listen to "HBK" here and catch up with 96 in our exclusive interview below! How has your environment impacted your music style? From a creative standpoint I feel like its been positive for the most part you know, growing up in a place where urban culture was and still is the most influential. Having older siblings who would always play a mix of 90s/00s hip-hop and R&B, it gave me an ear for that music from a young age.  Toronto’s turned into a music hub over the years and while we’ve got our own sound and plenty of dope artists coming out the city, we’ve been lacking the infrastructure to really break through and be heard on an international level. It definitely has its pros and cons. Tell us about your single “HBK” and what inspired you to write this ? The inspiration came from the beat itself which was produced by Platzus. I remember first playing it at my homies crib where I was recording at the time and just instantly being gravitated to it. It had a certain part that was reminiscent of Ashanti “Happy” so I just kinda ran with that. I could tell it was going to be a hit off that part alone. We first collaborated on “4:15”  which was on my first EP “GOIN96HOST”.  And if you haven’t taken that project in yet then y’all sleeping! Whats your favourite line from “HBK” ? Why? “If you ain’t with me you in my way” - BIG MOOD Just because that’s really been my mindset during my come up. If you f**k with me for real then let's get to this money, otherwise you’re just a distraction. Back then they weren’t taking me serious and now that I’m out here making moves they wanna start checking for me and all that other shit. The way I look at it — shoulda stayed down back then.  It goes both ways so for the women who know their worth & feel like they been slept on, this ones for you too. How does HBK differentiate from your previous releases? You could say of some of my past work is more on the sombre/downtempo side. It was reflective of where I was in my life at that particular time. HBK has more of a bounce to it, one of those summer time tunes. I wanted to showcase my diversity. Some songs might have you in your feelings while others will have you feeling like you back on your BS. I just try to create real moments that resonate with people on a different level. Relatable shit you know. What’s next for you through 2019? GOIN96HOST 2 is in the works but no timetable on when that’s dropping yet. I want to make sure my fans are getting quality content from me so I plan on taking my time with that one. Either way definitely expect some new content over the next couple of months. I’ve also recently started getting into producing with my guy 19 and we’ve just been locking in trying to push boundaries and take our sound to new heights. We got some crazy records in the archive as well so stay tuned for those Connect with 96 on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/_n9ne6 Instagram: www.instagram.com/n9ne6

Sticking true to their southern roots there is no other band that can best represent the phrases “Hey y’all” and “Yee-haw” than the Aaron Walker Band who just recently released their new single "Jack & Jane". The band consists of Taylor Johnson on guitar and vocals, Ethan Maltsburger on bass, Tad Norton on drums, and the man with the name himself Aaron Walker on leading vocals. Get ready to hit your local bar and play this on high volume because “Jack & Jane” is the perfect all American song that weaves the lines between romantic ballads and sassy country rock jams! The folk-like elements that you hear super clearly through the instruments were a unique feature to the already playful and pierced record. Listening to “Jack & Jane” made me want to get up and dance with an attractive love interest. Aaron Walker Band single handedly turned me into a fan with their tuneful lyrics and infectious melodies. You’re bound to become abducted into the mesmerizing genre of country rock while listening to “Jack & Jane”. The vocalist has this southern twang to his voice which was incredibly amusing while listening because it significantly showcased the country swagger that was Aaron Walker. With over a hundred thousand views on Facebook and thousands on YouTube, Aaron Walker Band is quickly making a name for themselves online and from delivering a very raw feel on stage with a passion for what some may say is missing in certain corners of country music today. Listen to “Jack & Jane” here and get to know the band in our exclusive interview below! Do you have any musical influences you think helped shape your sound? We've all drawn from a broad range of music that we grew up on. Everything from traditional country, some newer country, rock, blues, and a lot of other genres we've been influenced by growing up has shaped how we try to construct our songs. Tell us about your single “Jack & Jane” what is it about? Jack and Jane is a song about having fun with our two favorite people Jack and Jane. Sometimes they get us and trouble but they always seem to be there for us when we need them the most. What are some challenges you’ve faced while creating “Jack & Jane” ? Like with any song just making sure we get across what you want to say the right way that fits Tell us a bit about your songwriting process? Do you write your own music or collab with other people? Mostly our guitarist Taylor and our drummer Tad have written together for alot of our songs, but Ethan our bassist and I will put our input in and give lines on certain songs. What’s next for you through 2019!? New music. More shows. Onward and upward. www.facebook.com/aaronwalkerband www.instagram.com/aaronwalkerband

Elijah Dagley who goes by the stage name of “Warm Blizzard” is an 20 year old, Atlanta based artist, who's been interested in music since a young age. He was always intrigued by the work of others, including some of his favorite artists; J. Cole, Tupac, Jay-Z, and Outkast. He credits J. Cole’s release “Who Dat” as an major aspect in realizing how music was sincerely a passion for the artist. But he also credits all his influences in serving a role in the creation of “Warm Blizzard”. Tupac taught Warm Blizzard that what you say and why you say it is what matters, not the delivery of it. Outkast taught him that where he comes from has more significance than what the outside world knows. These artists and many more helped encourage Warm Blizzard to believe that his music was needed to provide a certain perspective many could relate to. After doing rap battles with his friends and stepping out of his comfort zone, Warm Blizzard is more ready than ever to reach a large audience with his unique authentic style. Warm Blizzard released his single titled “Love Me Now”, inspired by a girl who he was in a relationship with, he experienced a new array of emotions he has never experienced prior to meeting her. “Love Me Now” is the perfect record for you heart-rendering lovers. A song that discusses the climaxing high of a relationship between you and a significant other, Love Me Now has serenading R&B melodies and a unique vocal articulation thanks to Warm Blizzard's authentic and super dope individual voice that caught me by surprise while listening! “She said love me now, please don’t waste no time” was the leading lyric that became stuck in my head and I couldn’t help but love it. I found myself repeating the line over and over even when I wasn’t listening, which was an indicator to me that Warm Blizzard has a way of attaching us to his music. “Love Me Now” is the perfect summer love jam that we can dedicate to that special someone! Check out this hot track here. Catch our interview with Warm Blizzard down below! Mind introducing yourself to our readers and telling us a little bit about your music!? My name’s Warm Blizzard I’m an Atlanta based artist I’ve been writing since I was 13 and recording music for a year and a half. I would best describe my style of music as one that breaks the barriers of the current state of music. My sound is very unique and tuned to fit into my specific aesthetic. I touch on Hip-Hip, Pop, Rock & R&B. My music is the story of my life. So with that I just keep the music raw, relatable, and most importantly it’s very real. What’s your personal favorite element about your single “Love Me Now”? My single favorite element is hands down the hook. The reasoning behind that is because for me as an artist the hook can be the most valuable piece of the song, and that’s simply due to the fact that if the hook is catchy and you can vibe with it I know it’ll get you eager to listen to the rest of the song. Is there a consistent lyrical style throughout “Love Me Now”? Yes there was a consistent lyrical style it was a combination of Pop and rap, there was a specific musical frequency that I was following influenced by the beat alone  which, when I first heard it I knew i had to step out of my comfort as a rapper and make something that was different to me but represented my abilities and talent as an artist . In your opinion, what does the song title reveal about the song as a whole? The title sums up the entirety of the song, “Love Me Now” which touches on the subject of wanting to be in love with someone but you’re not ready and in realizing you weren’t ready you see that the love that you are ready to give is no longer fitting for the time frame which is why I say, “She said love me now. Please don’t waste my time.” What’s next for you? What’s next is Love Me Now: Part 2, the beauty in this next song is that it continues the story of me and this person and where we go after I realize the love I have was too late and it beautifully represents: The cycle of love and heartbreak filled with happiness, sadness, rage, and acceptance. There’s a part 3 and part 4 that I know the fans will love but we shall save that for the next couple months to come. Follow Warm Blizzard on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/warmblizzard/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/warmblizzy #BuzzMusic

An artist with no introduction needed, because he allows his music to speak for itself, Paridox is everything that’s ‘paradox’. Paridox is a uniquely absurd artist who is absolutely mystical and appealing. We listened to his record “IDK” and we’ve instantly became a fan of his individual style and versatile flows that’s catered to him. What’s so cool about this is that you can listen to “IDK” without ever seeing, or hearing Paridox prior to now and instantly pick up on how he’s an exquisite, atypical, creator who uses music as an outlet for his creative expression. “IDK” was raw, uncut, slightly dark, and aggressive and we loved every part of it. The bass hit just perfectly, his vocals were refined and showed elements of rock n roll rasp and grit while serenading the hook in a smooth-sailing urban delivery. “IDK” is a representation on how hip-hop can be portrayed in different sub-genres with multiple contextual meanings behind its lyrics. We’re personally a huge fan of Paridox, and we’re sure his authentic artistry and mystical character will take him extremely far in this music industry! Check out Paridox's hot track "IDK" here & read more about Paridox in our interview below! Hey there! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Mind telling us a little bit about your upbringing? Thanks for having me. I think my story differs from what most artists in the rap game would tell you, in that my upbringing wasn’t bad at all, really. I grew up with both parents, in a pretty stable household, in a pretty decent neighborhood. I guess you could say though, that I had my issues with being raised as an only child. “IDK” is a really cool song, can you tell us the the meaning behind it? "IDK” is told from the perspective of someone who wants to do reckless things, but is uncertain they’re prepared to face the potential consequences of their actions. I’m sure this can apply to most people, whether the scale is large or small. What inspired you to write "IDK"? To be honest, the words just came to me. That tends to be the case nowadays; I pull the words from raw emotions at that moment, then I decipher them or put a meaning behind them later. That being said, I feel like the song came from my desire to be noticed or appreciated and being tired of going down the straight and narrow path to attain that. It’s sometimes super interesting to hear an artist perspective on their own music so we must ask, what’s your favorite part about “IDK” that made you a fan of your own song? I’m a fan of IDK because of how raw it is. I’m always trying to be as creative and original as possible with my music, and with this song, it feels like I’ve finally found my style and sound while also managing to throw in little hints about what sounds inspire me. It’s chill, yet energetic. It’s emotional, yet aloof. It’s me. What can we expect next from you? We can't wait to hear what's next! I have another single in the vault right now. Aside from that, I want to venture further into a more metal sound, if only for a brief moment, just to see how it turns out. I’m trying to figure out how a make a new and refreshing version of this new wave of hip-hop/rock hybrids. Connect with Paridox on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/theearthlyalien/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheEarthlyAlien #BuzzMusic

Shaina Rae brings us a dreamy R&B tune with “Up”. Soft harmonizing notes echo faintly as a heart pounding beat drives the rhythm for this grooving track. Shaina’s voice is soft and fluttery as she lays down who she is and what she desires. Shaina lyric’s demonstrate that she knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to sing it- perhaps that’s what makes “Up” so endearing. With self-assured lyrics, natural vocals, and background instrumentals that you can’t help but to bop your head along to, Shaina is bound to captivate audiences with her latest hit “Up”. A New York gal, Shaina grew up in Jamaica, Queens. Since starting her musical career she has ignited a spark in the New York music scene with her inviting and mind opening performances. With over a decade of performance experience, including opening for Billboard charting artists, Shaina is set to beguile audience’s worldwide. “Up” is now available on all streaming platforms. Listen to "Up" here. Read our exclusive interview with Shaina Rae down below! Hello Shaina Rae! Congratulations on your latest single “Up”. What does it feel like for your new single to be out and streaming for listeners? It feels like such a relief to put out a song where I had full creative control so my listeners can have a real sense of who Shaina Rae is through my music. The weeks gearing up to it were definitely nerve wracking, but now that it's out I'm really happy with the amount of attention it's getting. Can you tell us a bit of what your creative process looks like? It's different every time. Sometimes I'll be walking down the street or even at another artist's concert and randomly come up with a melody. Thank God for iPhone voice memos! It's a life saver! Other times when I'm in the studio, I usually come up with melodies and then find words to explain how I'm feeling to fit within those melody lines. When I'm working with a producer, I'll have a list of songs in my head that I ask us both to listen to for inspiration from other artists. Then we work to curate my own sound from those inspirations Who are your artistic influences? I'm really inspired by Aaliyah (rest in peace) - not just her sound but her overall character as an entertainer. We both went to schools for performing arts and received classical training. I hope to one day get on the big screen and start acting as well.  I also love Amy Winehouse, Mariah Carey, Jhene Aiko, Erykah Badu, Travis Scott and Kehlani. Being in the industry for over 10 years what have you learned about this business? I've been performing for over 10 years but this is my first time tackling a solo career as a recording artist. I've learned that it's important to have a group (a personal advisory board) that you can trust. This business, like many others, come with a lot of people who only have their personal interests at heart. It's so important to have other people or mentors who you can turn to with any question about your next steps. As an artist, you want to just put your art out. But as an artist in the industry, you need a team who believes in your growth. I'm grateful to have a handful of mentors, friends, and friends who act as mentors who are not afraid to keep it real with me when the going gets tough. 5. What are you hoping the future holds for you and your music? Overall I just want to provide a voice for people to feel understood and relate to. Anxiety and depression are real; music is healing. I hope to continue to make music that is healing for people. The same way I've listened to Travis Scott and Amy Winehouse when I was feeling down and out, is the exact energy I want people to receive with my music when they need some uplifting. A couple of Grammy's would be nice too! Follow Shaina Rae on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/theshainarae Facebook: www.facebook.com/theshainarae #BuzzMusic

Indie musician, Brandon Flippen, is on a mission to create artistic music that allows all audiences to connect with it on a deep and personal level. His passion for piano and pop rock sounds influenced his voice among sounds that reflect those of The Fray, Keane, and OneRepublic. This artist feels as though he has a responsibility to share all that he creates in hopes that his art helps others! Brandon Flippen’s debut album The Passionate Mind is an artistic display of various experiences, creating vibrant colors of emotion and vulnerability. I'm taking a closer listen into track #4  “Seam”. Before I looked at the artistic video of this song, I needed to listen to is first. I really got that sense of colorful emotion. I felt the color indigo the entire song with bits of bright light added in and out throughout the song. I really love how I was able to feel that by this song. His voice is has a mesmerizing aura to. It lulls you into the vivid series of emotions throughout what I would call a ballad. When I saw the creative video, I instantly knew what I felt and the image I painted in my mind was right! It is definitely a creation in itself and one you would have to see! I commend this artist for stepping outside of the box and creating visuals within a song and outside of it. Bravo! Paint pictures in your mind and check out "Seam" here. Read more about Brandon Flippen in our exclusive interview below! Hello Brandon, it's great to chat with you! Would you kindly introduce yourself to our readers? Hey thanks so much for having me, I really appreciate it. My name is Brandon Flippen and I am an indie artist based out of Minnesota. What was it that swayed you into becoming an artist? Finding myself (as I still am) has always been synonymous with my artistry. I think performing, singing, writing were all safe havens for my thoughts and emotions and so in my attempts to find where I fit into this world, the artist in me has always been my loudest voice. Can you tell us about the meaning and inspiration behind your new song "Seam"? Seam is a song that’s sort of shrouded in mystery and is written this way very intentionally. I’ll be honest the meaning I had behind it when I first wrote it a few years ago is not the same meaning I find in it now so I hope anyone who listens to it can derive their own meaning in whatever way it hits them. If I were to give you just an overarching theme about my meaning, I’d say this song is about potential. We loved the music video for "Seam"! What was your vision behind the video? Well thank you, I appreciate that! The music video for Seam came about through collaboration with another artist honestly. I described the very small details of pretty much every aspect of the song to an animator, and they created something beautiful out of it. I honestly can’t take any of the credit though because I really wanted her to create something authentic to the way the song hit her, and this was the result! Brandon, what can your fans and our readers expect next from you? I am currently working on my next album and hope to have it finished and released by either late 2019 or sometime in 2020!! In the meantime I post covers and some other random stuff on YouTube, so feel free to search “Brandon Flippen” and subscribe to my channel! Connect with Brandon Flippen on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/bflippenmusic/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/bflippenmusic #BuzzMusic

JF Million Air was born on June 11990 and it was his time living in Las Vegas where he was inspired to pick up a pen and paper and write his first lyrics and song. He proceeded to recording a bunch of albums under an alias in which one of these albums were released to the public. Fast forward years later, JF Million Air is now a well crafted artist who knows he has what it takes to be the next big thing in the industry. JF Million air released his recent single titled “How I Do It” and it instantly begins with a dope introduction due to the “trap xylophone” sound is what I’ll call it. The lyrics are immediately witty and have a nice snappy appeal to it. JF Million Air isn’t the only star on “How I Do It” with a feature from another rapper who goes by the name of “Anthony Daze” and together they used their distinguishable rap voices and fused them together to fabricate an appealing hit. Both verses were fire with attractive lyrics that we’re positive many people will love. My favorite part about the whole song would most definitely be the addictive hook. “Watch how I do it, let me get into it, better go ham with the music” by the time you’re listening to the hook you’re fully into the entire song and find yourself vibing alongside JF and Anthony. If you’re longing for a wavy hip-hop song with unique rap voices merged inside then we have the perfect special treat for you! Check out the track here! Read our exclusive interview with JF Million Air below. Between your early start in your career and now, have you noticed any major improvements or changes in your style, songwriting caliber, or flow? When I first started off I barely had a solid flow it sounded horrible to be honest, then the last few years I focused on rapping a lot faster and cutting down my syllables which helped on a ton of my previous work. Tell us about the song “How I Do It” and the meaning behind it! So "How I Do It" I was like man I need another single so I cooked up the beat real fast on logic pro then recorded the hook and verses and the song came out mega dope it actually hit the charts on iTunes for hip-hop which is exciting. The meaning behind it has to be like yeah I'm here making moves now let them watch how I do it. How did the idea of a feature between you and Anthony come about for the record!? The idea just hit me after I made the beat and I rarely use auto tune but I'm glad I did for this one. I was driving in my car and had nothing to write with so I came up with the hook and recorded it on my voice memo and after that pieced the song together and it came out fresh. What’s your favorite part as an artist about creating your own music? My favorite part has to be owning the rights to everything and not having to worry about paying producers or writers. I've been in those weird situations where producers charge a crazy amount for just an average beat that I could make myself so now I produce and rap. What’s next for you through 2019? My next steps are getting out more music videos that are up to par, I'm lacking in that area, and to focus more on getting more interviews and collaborating with bigger platforms to reach a larger audience. I don't perform much but hopefully the streams continue to grow I'm trying to hit a million this year. Connect with JF Million Air on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/jfmillionair Facebook: www.facebook.com/jfmillionairmusic #BuzzMusic

Nashville-based South For Winter released their newest song “Twine” and their varying sound is united by delicate harmonies, intricate guitar work, and earthy vocals. Fused together, elements of folk, gypsy, and jazz all come together to manufacture this satisfying sound. “Twine” is addicting and memorable enough for repetitive listening. Song writing and vocals with the uppermost passion and emotion, South For Winter vocals is comforting and soft with strident bursts of the acoustic guitar. It’s a song you can relax to, let your hair down, kick off your shoes and just become mesmerized by the sounds of the trio’s harmonic resonance. “Twine” is a perfect hidden treasure of mellifluous melodies and a projection of serene delivery. They give you the freedom to paint an image and story line best fitting and for you. The jubilant and euphoric vibe “Twine” gives off is a vibe you won’t forget. We can’t help but feel gratitude from the riveting record that glows with peaceful qualities and vibrant colors. South For Winter isn’t unfamiliar with impressing their audience. Within its first year, the trio quickly developed an impressive resume - releasing two EP’s, completing both a 15-state national tour and an international tour to Canada, and receiving recognition from Lightning 100 Radio in its 2018 Music City Mayhem as a top rising artist in the city. If you’re anticipating their next release as much as we are, the trio is now recording its debut full-length album with Grammy-nominated producer Matt Leigh in Nashville, with the first single to be released in April 2019. In the meantime, check out this entrancing debut! Listen to "Twine" by South For Winter here. See our interview with South For Winter below! How do you three manage to balance out each others' individual styles into one unit? Over time, we've learned how to write and arrange together in ways that cater to our individual strengths and different musical. Dani usually takes on much of the lyrical and melodic side of the song, Nick drives the production side, crafts the guitar parts, and introduces rhythmic changes to make the song more interesting, and Alex's strong classical background in cello and music theory adds a lot to the arrangement side of things. Each song becomes a collaboration of each of our ideas and what we each listen to, and the more we create music together, the more we understand each other and can work together even better on melding all these ideas into one sound. Tell us about your single Twine and what inspired you to write it? This is Dani answering this one - I've been listening a lot to an incredible folk band called The Paper Kites, and a guitar part in one of their songs inspired me to start playing a similar lick in an open D tuning. As I played it, I was suddenly struck with an image/metaphor of a love story between a beaver and a sparrow. I started recording it on my phone and singing over top of it, and the entire song fell into place in one take - it was one of those amazing songwriting moments where the song wrote itself. I showed the song to Nick, he created the guitar part, and the song was immediately complete. What was the emotion you channeled while writing Twine? The beginning of the song is a bit of a longing / wishful feeling, and the end is more of a release / freeing vibe. None of it feels truly sad though, since there's kind of a resignation in the tone of the main storyteller (the beaver) that the love story will end with the sparrow flying free and leaving the beaver behind. All along, the beaver is just holding onto the moments she has with the sparrow and preparing for that day to come, knowing the sparrow will never be happy tied down. Were there any moments in Twine you felt really emphasized the message of the song the most? If so which and why? Following along with the previous answer, the story progresses from lower energy to higher energy as the story continues. In the beginning the beaver is creating a beautiful home for the sparrow while knowing that the sparrow wants freedom more than a place to call home. In the end, there is a change in energy as the beaver finally cuts the twine that keeps the sparrow close and releases her. The sudden increase of energy at the end of the song (3:11) matches with this sudden decision by the beaver to let go of the sparrow, and the vibe at this point matches the confidence and almost sense of deliverance that comes with the decision to set the sparrow free. What could our readers anticipate from your upcoming album? As a newer band (less than two years old), we feel like our two EPs leading up to this were partly us trying to determine what our true recorded sound was as a band. Twine is the first song released from our debut album, and we feel this song showcases what we have now officially defined as our sound from here on out. Much of this has to do with our incredible producer, Matt Leigh - he's really helped us achieve a more professional, cohesive sound, and we're stoked to be working with him on our entire debut album. Readers can expect this full sound and production style from now on, and those who have heard our previous music also can expect more of our bluesy songs to come (like Ten Black Crows, our next single!). Connect with South For Winter on social media! Instagram: www.instagram.com/southforwintermusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/southforwintermusic #BuzzMusic

Alex Kautz has delivered a high quality, skillfully arranged, and ready to launch single: “Don’t turn out the Lights.” This stealth alternative tune envelopes your body with its dark yet cool underworld beats. Alex’s voice and the tracks instrumentals will have you oscillating your head through the hot and heavy aura “Don’t turn out the lights” exudes. With lyrics like: “If you kill the lights, then you kill my soul”, “the shadows playing tricks on me, is it you that I see?” and “never thought you’d hit the switch on me”, this song tells a vivid story of the darkness that descends after the walls close in on a relationship. Alex Kautz is 24-year-old musician based in Dallas, TX. Kautz has recently been writing and recording original music with producer Christopher Lynn Shelton. Shelton also produced Kautz’s single “The Scientist” (Coldplay Cover) feat. Clovet Mae which earned over 50,000 views just days after its release! “Don’t turn out the lights” is now streaming on all music platforms. Listen to Alex Kautz' new song, "Don't turn out the Lights" here. Get to know Alex below in our exclusive interview! Hi Alex, congratulations on your latest single “don’t turn out the lights”. Can you start off by telling us a bit about yourself? Thank you so much! Of course... my name is Alex Kautz & I'm a 24 year old musician from Dallas, TX. I'm currently recording my FIRST studio album. What is the meaning behind “don’t turn out the lights”? Don't Turn out the Lights was written about a breakup. The lyrics 'break down the boxes, no this ain't no time for talking, let's make love on the bubble wrap...'  are dramatized, of course, but that's really what I wanted to happen during those moments. I'm proud of this song because it shows I'm capable of spinning negatives into positives. What are you hoping your fans gain from listening to your music? I hope my fans are inspired by my music. If you believe in yourself and work hard...the sky is your limit. Where do you draw your inspiration from when writing your music? Many places, but mostly from personal experience. My music is my truth. I'm a huge fan of pop music and am constantly inspired by superstars like Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, and lately i've been loving Troye Sivan! What are you looking forward to this year in regards to your musical career? I'm fortunate to be working with the amazing Christopher Lynn Shelton - who produces, directs, and brings my music to life. None of this would be possible without him! I'm looking forward to releasing more music, videos, and I LOVE performing live... so I'm very excited about that. Connect with Alex on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/alexkautzmusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/alexkautzmusic #BuzzMusic