Junior is a pop singer from New Jersey who’s a sensational icon you need to keep a lookout for! “Whatever you’re going through, you know I'm coming too”, the release of Junior’s exquisite single “Love Is Gone” is a must hear bop. Junior has a suave and dynamic vocal resonance you will become addicted too. He vocally lifts the song up and takes it back down at specific moments in the song with help from a choir he hired to give the song a more explosive and impacting feeling. The choir singing in the background alongside Junior’s electric voice really helps you connect to the track on a significant level. The visuals released alongside the song had many attentive moments where you can actually envision what the song talks about. The genuine love and companionship between two people, a relationship and a mutual understanding and support is something we can all relate too. Rather we’re in a relationship, or single, we’ve either been there, is there or is vying to be there in the future and it’s a strategic move pulled by junior. “Love Is Gone” has a high mainstream appeal and I can see many people enjoying the full on vibe he gave us!

Carrington is an alternative rock/punk band from Perth, Western Australia. They released an acoustic version of their single “Boronia” and we were completely serenaded by the captivating vocals and and chord progressing acoustics. I love listening to acoustic versions of up-beat music because it shows a different and more subdued side to the song that you may have not thought existed. Now, whenever I hear most songs I always think to myself “I wonder how this would sound acoustic?”. “Boronia” delivered a sensational feeling for me that I won’t easily forget! The harmonic melodies, especially in the hook was one of my personal favorite sections in the song. However, I can unquestionably say that I highly enjoyed how they kept their edgy rock grit in tact while still projecting so much emotion and passion. I don’t know about you, but I personally like listening to mood-changing music. In my eyes, it shows me that the artist is able to move you in a way some and most other artists may not be able to move you in. “Boronia” brings a nostalgic and dwell-some cloud over your mood and emotions- at least it did for me, but I loved that. I can add it to my playlists where I listen to sad music with the whole intent of becoming sad, like most people have this weird habit of doing. Listen to "Boronia" here and get to know Carrington in our interview below! Hi there, care to introduce yourselves to our readers! Hey all! We are Carrington, a Punk-Rock/Alternative band from Perth Western Australia! How did Carrington form and meet? Emmett (vocals) and Zach (bass) had been in bands during high school, so they started the band and got our former drummer Jake into the frame. Chris (guitar) came along after searching some local musician forum pages on Facebook, and he knew Blake (guitar) so we got it as kind of a two for one deal. Jake left to live in Germany and so we got Jordan, who Emmett and Zach had known for a few years! How would you interpret “Boronia” from your artist perspective? Emmett: It's the first acoustic project we've ever done! I wrote Boronia while I was spending some time in my hometown with my family. I heard the news that my uncle was terminally ill and writing the music was my way to express how I and the people around me were feeling. The music came pretty well at the same time as the lyrics. It's musically in a style that is intended to be slow waltzed to, which was how I'd fantasized it being experienced…family members waltzing with their loved ones. Did you face any challenges creating this "Boronia"? Emmett: Honestly not really. I find it easy to write about something you feel deeply. The instrumentation is pretty basic, so it all came together in an afternoon! Maybe the only difficulty I found was writing lyrics that I could relate to, that other people can relate to also. Sadness can be pretty personal, I didn't want to throw blanket lyrics over it as I feel I always try to be genuine to myself firstly. How is the music scene in Australia? It's not too bad. There isn't really critical mass of population spread across the country, so it makes it hard for touring bands (especially in what we consider "our genre") to tour the country. Keeping this in mind there still are some great bands so it's not all bad! As far as our home town of Perth it's definitely got a great hardcore scene, but still developing in other areas. Any new year resolutions? Play some more shows, release a heap more music and hopefully gig in a few spots we haven't had the chance yet! Connect with Carrington on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarringtonAUS Instagram: www.instagram.com/carringtonband

Madelen’s Request is a folk rock group from Oslo, Norway. Inspired by the music of the 1960s, frontman Aleksander brought them together in late 2016! With several talented vocalists who take turns singing the lead and often gather in beautiful, true-to-tradition harmonies, the band’s sound is versatile yet clearly grounded in folk and Americana. The band released their single “Days Past” that touches in with every emotion and heart-rendering feeling in your body to fully soak up the lyricism and sound this band is projecting. With a modern approach to folk music, and lyrics conveyed with precision, “Days Past” is almost inevitable to become the all American hit of today! Around 4:35 is my favorite section of the song. If at this portion you don’t become immensely kidnapped into the song where you’re feeling every sensation from the heavenly sounding acoustics, melody, and chorus-like sound then you’re listening to “Days Past” the incorrect way! Madelen’s Request did an excellent job conducting a folk song fulfilling for not only folk lovers but anyone in general with a good ear for music. Listen to "Days Past" here and get to know Madelen’s Request in our interview below! How long have you guys been playing as a band? What’s your favorite part about working together and sharing the same passion and why!? We started playing together two years ago. Drummer Daniel and frontman Aleksander had got to know each other and were hanging out in Daniels studio. After a couple beers a track had been laid down. However, as Aleksander isn't the most amazing at bass and lead guitar, a couple weeks later Marius and Jonas were asked to join, as well as Aleksanders wife Ester. We recorded our first songs and put them out the next year.We absolutely love the journey of creating music. From conceiving the idea of a song until we receive the final mix and then sharing it with the world. We've always paid a lot of attention to detail in our music. Like discussing whether to use the word "in" or "on" in a lyric or spending the extra time to really tweak the perfect sound for the guitar. It can seem a little obsessive, but it's rather a positive energy for us. Madelen’s Request, you guys did an amazing job displaying emotion. How Important do you guys think “connecting with your song” should be to an artist? Thank you! There is no point in creating something if it doesn't connect with anybody. So we try to only go with ideas that we feel a connection with ourselves. Not all of our songs are necessarily autobiographical, but they do have some root or emotion that we recognize in ourselves. I think people can sense that. And people want to hear stuff that shows humanity. I felt a sense of relaxation listening to your new song. Are songs like “Days Past” usually your norm in creating music? Or do you guys like to switch things up? We definitely switch things up! Our previous single "While I'm Young" is very different from "Days Past". It's a lively celebration of youth, but with some almost satirical undertones and a fiery guitar solo.But we always put a lot of thought into our lyrics, so we are always looking to create some kind of space for reflection. Our music is meant to be listened too, and not be background noise to create hype. How would you guys interpret “Days Past” ? It came out a conversation about old people, and how it must be to live at that stage in life. Jonas wrote it in a few short hours a couple days later. It's about people Jonas has lost, but he only realized that after playing the song to his mother and she immediately recognized family members. So it is in part a work of the subconscious. Most of us will get to a point in our lives where we stop thinking about the future and instead remember the days past. That's what this song is about. Trying to see life from that perspective. What’s so special about folk music in your opinion? Folk music is sort of natural music. Especially American folk music (which is a mix of European and African) really resonates with something deep inside of us. And lyrically there is so much to draw from in imagery and themes. Folk music has always been close to peoples lives, and we hope to continue that tradition. Connect with Madelen’s Request on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/madelensrequest Facebook: www.facebook.com/madelensrequest Twitter: www.witter.com/madelenrequest

Jasper's Riddle is an "acoustic storybook" by composer and multi-instrumentalist L. S. Zeickner. The project began in 2012 and is centred on storytelling through music and art. Jasper’s riddle released his single “The River”, A progressed and cinematic sound that will give you the chills! “The River” begins with an acoustic melody with an atypical and idiosyncratic nature to the tune. While the augmented chords from the acoustic guitar develops, Jasper Riddle’s chilling and hauntingly beautiful raspy vocals transitions in. His voice is smooth-sailing however it has dark grit and deep dynamics. Jasper takes us by surprise as he showcases his ability to transition into your high falsetto notes. He transitions up and down his register so smoothly without a sense of struggle it makes it seem like singing is just second nature to him. His voice reminds me of how artists like Daniel Caesar and Brent Faiyaz vocals translates across their music. The signature and incredibly talented voice Jasper Riddle’s has is so riveting and canorous it eventually evokes you to want to hear not only the song over and over again, but longs you for more of his music. “The River” is the song that you can lay down, relax, and let the record serenade you into peace. Listen to "The River" here and get to know Jasper's Riddle in our interview below! Hi there, care to introduce yourself to our readers? Hey there! My name's Lukas Shinjiro Osarobo Zeickner, but I go by L. S. Zeickner for short. How did you form the name “Jasper’s Riddle” ? any inspiration behind it? Jasper's Riddle was the name of a novel I started writing a couple of years ago. At the time I wasn't in a position to finish writing it so I decided I would incorporate the story into my music as a series of individual short stories. Over time the project evolved into a multi-layered "storybook", with each song acting as both a standalone story and as part of a larger interlocking tale- featuring a series of accompanying artwork and visual clues in my videos. Your voice is INCREDIBLE. Have you ever had any vocal training or has it always been second nature to you? Thank you so much for saying so! I haven't had vocal training but my mum is a singer who always encouraged both me and my brother Harry to sing as kids. I grew up listening to a lot of alternative rock and metal music thanks to my brother, and other genres like country, RnB and Nigerian jazz thanks to my mom. I also loved musicals (still do)- The sound of music, the old Disney movies.. When I was 14 I was listening to a lot of operas as well, so I guess I just picked up different ways of singing. Do you aim to create stories within all your music? Yes- I enjoy this multi-faceted aspect of Jasper's Riddle because people can enjoy the music, the stories and the paintings together or separately. And they never know what to expect next. Some of my stories are very literal, like 'Thunderbird'. The River is a more complicated story because it deals with themes that are a bit darker and harder to talk about. There are themes surrounding depression, and isolation and faith in God. Its a song that means a lot to me because it's the first song I ever talked about that stuff. The song is actually dedicated to Jeff Buckley- I remember reading about how he died, that he'd drowned in a river accidentally. I just sat there and felt this thing in my chest, and I knew the song was about him. I wrote it 3 years before I knew anything about how he died. What advice would you have for other upcoming indie artists? Always stay true to your art and remember why you started writing. When people first start to listen to your music, something scary can happen - it's exciting and humbling, but at the same time it can be intimidating to feel like you have new expectations to live up to. You have to remember it's all in your head - people are listening to you because they liked who you were to begin with. Connect with Jasper's Riddle on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaspersriddle Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jaspersriddle Website: www.jaspersriddle.com #BuzzMusic

Emerging pop artist Kalen Blanco brings a modern twist to the iconic American eighties sound that was highly popular. He describes himself as “Bald, Black, and Bisexual”, he draws on real life experiences and authentic emotions while creating his music. Relocating to Los Angeles from Cincinnati, Ohio in August 2018, Kalen Blanco has only begun to build his musical network and establish his artistic presence! Kalen Blanco released “Tonight” a vibe song we can add to all our groovy playlists where it sets the aesthetic of memorable moments between you and someone special. “Are we gonna have fun tonight tonight tonight?, are we gonna get drunk tonight tonight tonight?” Kalen sings as he evokes the charismatic lyricism in a soulful and delicately sensual manner. Kalen Blanco has a voice made of silk. A fluent vocal resonance that translates well across the single while showing progression in various different ranges and most noticeable, his striking falsetto note. The video released alongside the song was impressive. In the beginning the characters seemed to be on a more serious, professionalism note. Climaxing alongside the serenading tune, they begin to break out their stiffness and let loose/have fun alongside the addicting and riveting hook. A cool feature about “Tonight”, is that I can hear it fitting perfectly with the plethora of music that’s out on the radio right now. It has a mainstream appeal which could propel Kalen Blanco outside the indie artist scene. Listen to "Tonight" here and get to know Kalen Blanco in our interview below! Hi Kalen, care to tell our readers a little about yourself? I’m 23 years old, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and I recently moved to LA in August 2018. I love writing and singing pop music, and creating new and fun ways to showcase who I am, my sexuality, and my views on the world! When did you begin investing in music!? About 2 years ago, I started writing  and singing random lyrics to youtube video beats, but realized that my writing was awful. I knew that if I wanted to be an music artist, I was going to have to learn and practice, so I did. Since moving to LA, i’ve had so much more inspiration to learn about the music industry and figuring out who I am as a pop singer/songwriter and have realized that music will forever be apart of my journey from here on out. How has Los Angeles been treating you so far? Pretty well! Other than rent and the traffic, I honestly have no complaints and I’m excited to experience more of what all LA has to offer! I noticed in “Tonight” you honed in on your bisexuality in a fun way by the usage of wigs! Do you think your individuality is going to create a big impact for your career? Yes, I do believe that my individuality will create a big impact! Though, I won’t always have a wig on, since I mainly used it to sell the fantasy of the late Whitney Houston. I’ve chosen to showcase my bisexuality by not using any pronouns in “Tonight”, or any of my upcoming work, it can be sang to any gender! Specifically with “Tonight”, I wanted to showcase the loose and free interaction between the male and female dancer and myself! Is it difficult for the LGBTQ community in music to be recognized? I would say yes, but I believe that LGBTQ artist are making their way to the forefront of the music industry. As the visibility increases of LGBTQ artist, I believe we will continue to become more recognized. I can definitely see more POC LGBTQ artist coming out, like myself, and I couldn’t be more happy about that because even witching a specific community, visibility is key!! In your artist perspective, how would you interpret “Tonight” ? I would interpret “Tonight” as a coming of age, sexuality, and confidence song. “Tonight” is about owning everything that encompasses who you are, being confident and having fun with it! If you can collaborate with ANY artist of your choice, who would you select and why? There’s so many I could choose from like Brandy Norwood, Ariana Grande, or even Katy Perry, but I would love to collaborate with Troye Sivan. His presence in the music world, has inspired so many people in the LGBTQ community to love who they love and feel free to share it unapologetically, which is what pushed me more to write my upcoming EP that will be out February 1st, 2019! Connect with Kalen Blanco on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kalenblanco Twitter: www.twitter.com/kalenblanco #BuzzMusic

Church Pants is the indie solo project of Isaac Forde, born and raised in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. He was influenced by the grunge/rock alternative era of the 90’s and the indie rock revival of the 00’s which motivated him to sit in his basement and fabricate a song that he’d like to listen to himself. The lively instrumentation and high energy of Bloc Party, The Strokes, and The Killers have inspired Isaac to make music teeming with bright guitars and danceable grooves. Church Pants released their long-awaited EP titled “Tired, but Happy” the jam packed track list contained with mixed emotional singles and flaming guitar chords will have you stunned! The first song that plays on this EP is titled “Exhausted”. “Exhausted” Instantly begins with a fast paced guitar and drum combination rhythm setting you become attracted to by immediately hearing. The lyrics seems to have a sense of nostalgic emotions while projecting his sentiments in a charismatic and energetic manner. It was a great opener for the EP. The next single that transitions in is called “Bad Cop/Bad Cop” has the same energy “Exhausted” had, however the tone of the song is more dwellsome and less light-hearted. The hasty single shows off their capability of switching from the usual outgoing sounds and tunes and transitioning into something more serious. After “Bad Cop/ Bad Cop” settles out, my personal favorite track on this EP “Croft” comes in. “Croft” was completely different than the other songs off this EP. “Croft” was way more soft and mellow compared to the other up tempo and highly energetic tracks on the EP. the guitar chords were more melodic and canorous, showing us a side of Church Pants that was greatly appreciated and accurately timed in the correct chronological order of the EP. After “Croft”, “Longest Winter” comes in with this sense of contentment. Not too upbeat, not too slow, just perfectly in the middle while Church Pants continues to deliver their usual sense of passionate projection. The closing track , “Hold Me Closer” really showed us the diversity Church Pants is equipped with. The delightful tune starts off with this folk sound bringing warmth melodies and a sense of home in the ending of the EP. Church Pants vocals on this track felt more genuine and sentimental and it’s why I loved it. The vocalist has a real powerful and dynamic voice resonance with significant amount of rasp and I’m glad we were able to really hear that talent against a backtrack instrumental that wasn’t too detailed. This EP showed many facets to Church Pants musical personality and it was way too magnificent. Listen to the full EP here and get to know Church Pants in our interview below! Hi Isaac, care to introduce yourself to our readers? What’s good Buzz Music readers! Please find me interesting. How did you form the name “Church Pants” ? any inspiration behind it? I tried to think of the most non serious name possible. Growing up, everyone’s parents buys them school clothes or Sunday outfits. I was always getting grass stains on what my mom and I called“ church pants” which I later learned everyone just calls  “khakis”.  As much as I like my list of band name ideas, Church Pants just seemed funny to me and not too serious. What attracted you most to the grunge rock era of the 90’s and 00’s? My dad actually played a lot of 90s music growing up. When I started listening to music on the Internet, I realized a lot of stuff I liked was because those albums were already on in my house. I started learning how to play songs by Foo Fighters, Sound Garden , Weezer but I really got into guitar when I heard Bloc Party. They were featured in video game soundtrack and when I heard it I thought “I want to make music like this.” It was fast, phrenetic and it was the first time I heard guitar with such life. What was the result of your first project? This is my first release In 3 adjectives how would you describe your EP “Tired, But Happy” ? Energetic, Bright, and self-reflective What inspired you to name the EP? The songs of the EP surround the past 4 years of my life, with the exception of “Bad Cop/Bad Cop”- that was just for fun. I worked long hours at a brutal entry level job, would come home, sleep 4 hours, then do it again. I was always desperate to spend time with family and friends but rarely had the energy that they deserved, but those were still some of the best times. Relatives would ask my mom how I was doing and she would often just say “he’s real tired, but he’s happy”. This EP is meant to reflect the feeling of being tugged in different directions. Which songs off “Tired, But Happy” from your artist perspective you believe is the most impactful? That’s tough. Each one is pretty unique in its theme. I think Exhausted musically displays my character and energy the most. However Croft might impact people most for its tenderness and joy despite dwelling on losing someone. It’s less informative and more of a window into the mixed emotions with letting go. Were there any challenges you’ve faced during the creation of “Tired, But Happy” I think having confidence that I was making something people would listen to is a challenge in itself. I’ve only played these songs in my basement before this so it feels particularly revealing. Also I didn’t have a working bass guitar for half the project. And my guitar strap broke, dropping the guitar and smashed the input jack. You know, first EP stuff. Connect with Church Pants on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/church.pants Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChurchPants #BuzzMusic

Born, bred, and based in Los Angeles, Hotwork is a 28 year old singer/songwriter/producer. His love for the hip-hop and LA beat scene matched his classical training and years of playing guitar to provide a real genre-bridging musical experience. In June of 2017, he released an official remix for Spencer Ludwig’s infectious song “Diggy” on Warner Brothers Records. He has since then released multiple other singles, including 2 covers. His latest dance single, “BLOW YOUR MIND”, was licensed to the app Genies (backed by CAA, Shawn Mendes, Offset, The Chainsmokers, 50 Cent, and many others) for their debut launch video. He is currently putting the finishing touches on an EP that’s set to come out Spring 2019. “BLOW YOUR MIND” does exactly what the title says and creates a mind blowing dance party in your ears. “BLOW YOUR MIND” climaxes from the beginning and transitions into the the beat drop and that’s when the fun begins. That initial beat drop sets off the entire cloud nine sensation you were aiming to feel while making sure you’re mentally back in reality to absorb the encompassing party elements to keep you intrigued and energized. It also have certain moments where you can hear a solid soulful and groovy sound coming from one of the many fx instruments in this song. Listen to “BLOW YOUR MIND” here and get to know Hotwork in our interview below! Hi there, care to introduce yourself to our readers? Hey what’s up everybody? I’m Hotwork but you can call me Chase. I’m a producer and a songwriter. Music is what I do best. How did you form the name “Hotwork”? I was sitting there with my buddy after cooking up a few beats and we started riffing on ideas for the name of this project. We started playing with opposites of band names. We landed on Coldplay and here we are today. Do you remember the emotions you felt releasing your first single “Diggy”? Well my first single was “Back Home” so I I’ll run with that. This project was born out of my previous band, CNYNS. Finally putting that behind me and committing to Hotwork was definitely a big decision and wasn’t easy. When my first single “Back Home” finally dropped, it felt right, and I knew I was on the right path. What differentiates you from every other artist in the industry? I grew up on showtunes, The Beatles, Wu-Tang, Pantera, (to name a few), and studied classical guitar in college, so I’d say that makes me pretty unique, as far as my musical palate goes. It really all comes back to my upbringing. I have to thank my parents for always exposing me to music from ALL walks of life, and I feel its conveyed through the music I make today. Any specific music influences? If so who and why? Other than the bands mentioned above, I mean WAAAY too many to list. I’m getting overwhelmed trying to whittle it down to a reasonable list, haha. My musical appetite changes pretty regularly. Lately I’ve been doing a lot of crate digging and have discovered some amazing records from bands like the O’Jays and Funkadelic. I’m finding great inspiration in classic soul and RnB bins at the record store. I’ve also been listening to a lot of house music which is definitely translating to the music I’ve been making as of lately. Side Note: I have a pretty strong belief that genres as we know them won’t exist 20 years from now. Every style is cross-pollinating and people are fusing musical ideas like never before. It hasn’t been easy finding my niche, and I’m not sure I truly found it yet, but I’m excited to keep developing my sound in 2019 and see how popular music evolves further. What do you have in store for 2019? Big things coming in 2019! I have an EP that I’m almost finished with, dropping this spring. I also plan on releasing several music videos to accompany the project. And I’ll finally be getting back in the rehearsal space to work on my live set. I’m excited to get back out there and start playing shows, hopefully come spring 2019! Connect with Hotwork on social media: instagram.com/hotworkmusic facebook.com/hotworkmusic twitter.com/hotworkmusic soundcloud.com/hotworkmusic

WILL EQ, which is an acronym for (WE IGNORE LIFE LESSONS EVERYTHING is a QUESTION) Is probably going to be the most unique artist you’ve heard in a recent while! He doesn’t consider himself a rapper, but rather a vigilante. He refuses to conform to what the music industry appoints rappers to be. Will EQ always had a strong will and passion for music, however it never sat well with him how the industry was set up to "rape and steal" from the artists. Hence, Will EQ took some time off and completed his degree in Psychology. After his hiatus, he reemerged on the scene, with a "bag" full of hits and a goal of always being a champion (fighting) for all the true creators out there! Will EQ released his single “Lupita” off his EP titled “Playlist Picasso: Songs For Your Girl”. Matching the title of the project, "Lupita" is a trendy hit we can serenade our love interest while also keeping that swag in tact. "Lupita" starts off with a setting. The intro sounds creates the melodic urban feel (similar to J Cole instrumentals). That popular trap sound transitions in and you’re prone to nod your head in rhythm. Will EQ surprises me when he begins to sing after the addicting repetitive hook of “Lupita”. “I feel like a king every time sing (With you)” he carries a melody without missing a note with just two words “With You”. Will isn’t done with showing us all his facets in “Lupita”. He starts to deliver an errorless flow with counted bars and witty punchlines. He showcases more of his vocals in a slight autotune for a stylistic delivery. “Lupita” was a nice vibe I found myself thoroughly jamming too. Listen to "Lupita" here and get to know Will EQ in our interview below! Care to introduce yourself to our readers? My name is Will EQ Aka Playlist Picasso. How would you further describe the term “vigilante” for our readers? Well, this may sound cliche but I don’t really consider myself a “rapper”.  Throughout history we have communicated and voiced our concerns through our music and poetry.  So when I say I am a Vigilante, I mean someone who uses hip hop as an outlet to stand for something and someone who is willing to go against the grain.  That aspect of going against the grain and standing for something is missing in today’s music landscape. When did you begin to notice the corruption in the music industry? It’s always been corruption in the music business.  Especially when dealing with people of color.  Earlier on in the music Industry they would even use white imagery for music created and performed by black people.  A black man would sing a song and they would put a white man on the cover of the record.  That form of discrimination/corruption, although it may take different forms, has been pretty consistent over the decades.  However, for me personally, I got to see the various layers of corruption first hand when I started writing for different people in the industry. How do you plan on overcoming any negative environment in your career? I think connecting with like minds is key.  Although we have a corrupted music industry, there are still a few honest people left that actually care about the genre.  And linking with those people is the key to overcoming the negativity out there. What’s the most exciting part about being an independent artist? Independence is the most exciting part of being an independent artist.  If you check my earlier work you can see I had no filter.  I didn’t have to worry about who I offended.  I wasn’t just auditioning for a label or trying to look like the perfect artist in hopes a label noticed me.  I was speaking my mind and expressing myself.  I feel that renegade aspect of my music is what gained me my small cult following. Can you tell us a bit about the creation process of “Lupita” ? Did you face any challenges along the way? I really do have a crush on Lupita ha ha.  She’s like the perfect mix of fierce and sexy.  She’s the perfect role model for our young chocolate girls out there.  Actually she’s the perfect role model for all girls.  The songs isn’t specifically about her though.  She’s just the metaphor for all natural, beautiful and intelligent women out there.  The song was easy to write.  Like I often say it wrote itself basically. It needed to be heard.  I was just the vessel. What's your favorite lyric in the song? Why? It’s hard for me to say I have a favorite line or lyric.  It changes so frequently.  But “You’re shinning, You’re shining...Your darkness is blinding” is a great play on words to me.  I get the most response from the line “she says ‘I’m rude I’m a Taurus though’ please stop accusing you’re horoscope”.  A lot of my Taurus women out there have gotten a kick out of that line. What's next for you in 2019? For me, 2019 is going to be about releasing a boat load of new music.  I have so much new, great music I want to share with the world!  So, 2019 is going to ALL be about the music for me.  You guys will be getting songs from me as an artist and songs I've wrote for other artists.  I am going to keep putting out art! Connect with Will EQ on social media: Instagram:  www.instagram.com/willeq Twitter:  www.twitter.com/willeq #BuzzMusic #NewMusic #LosAngeles

With a background in Gothenburg’s indie-pop scene and a love for dirty beats, Smok-Mon evolved. Armed with an ever-changing modular synth and an old school sampler. He’s now creating slowly growing textures, deep bass and melancholic, yet playful grooves. He released his single titled “Ovan Molnen”, the intricate atmospheric vibe you’re going to become abducted into. The magnetic upbeat rhythm is the foundation for the colorful yet hasty dance pop tune. I was able to paint a picture of pixelization, cloudy colorful skies, and random objects of aesthetically pleasurable viewings such as some of my favorite snacks, activities etc. That’s what I enjoyed most about “Ovan Molnen” was his ability to allow his listeners to paint an image that’s settling for them while listening to the different sounds produced in the record. I believe a challenging aspect an artist may have if they strip away the vocals and lyrics, is still finding a way to hone in the listener’s attention and create the bridge between the song and the ear. However, Smok-Mon fabricated the bridge fluently for us to walk across and enter his song in a smooth-sailing manner! Listen to “Ovan Molnen” here. #BuzzMusic

While growing up outside Chicago, Andrea has never doubted for any second that music was the route for her. With receiving her first guitar as early as the age of 5, Andrea propelled herself in her career with her first rock band when she was just 8. After 5 years with the band, they disbanded but it still didn’t kill Andrea’s spirit and determination to reach the top. “What I Know Now”, the melody you won’t forget by Andrea Veltri, begins with the introduction to the song by giving us a slow build up before the main climax. I love how the song felt like a progression in a story from the introduction to the resolution, with a conflict character in between. It depicts her epic ability to song-write and show a sense of storytelling in her music where fans can connect to on a deeper level. Andrea has a very unique and interesting voice. I can see her crossing genres between pop, rock, country or even fusing all 3 genres together! Her voice in “What I Know Now” had a country twang, rocking rasp, and pop dynamic adding the perfect flare to the subdued love bop that you can’t help but fall in love with! Listen to “What I Know Now” here and get to know Andrea Veltri in our interview below! Hi Andrea, care to introduce yourself to our readers? Hi, thank you so much for having me! My name is Andrea Veltri, and I am an independent country artist from the Chicagoland area. I have been pursuing music as a career since I was about 8 years old, and since then I have never looked back. Do you recall the emotions you felt opening up for your first act? When I was given the opportunity to open up for a few more well-known acts, I can honestly remember feeling so overcome with joy when I was told about the opportunity. Being able to share the stage with some bigger names in the music industry was such an incredible accomplishment for me. Stepping on any stage with any artist, big or small, will always be a moment that I live for. How has it been in Nashville writing music? Have the environment and your surroundings inspired you in any way? I absolutely love Nashville! Writing there is just as incredible as the city. Being surrounded by hundreds, if not thousands of individuals with incredible talent, just inspires me even more. It can also be very intimidating, because of that reason alone. There are so many people reaching for the same goal with the same drive, and it really shows how competitive the music industry really is. Since I don’t live there permanently, I think every time I visit gives me a fresh fill for when I come home. I try and head down there about 2-3 times a year, and I’m looking forward to visiting there again in the spring. Tell us a little bit about this EP you’re planning on releasing, what can we expect? I am so excited to finally be releasing my very first EP! As of right now, it is set to release some time late Spring. My recent single, “What I Know Now”, will be on there along with 5-6 other originals I have written. This EP is going to be filled with real and honest music that I believe every listener will be able to identify with. I have always tried to write music that comes from a very real place, and I believe this album will really show a part of who I am as an artist, a writer, and person. Did you have any inspiration for writing “What I Know Now” ? if so mind sharing? I had actually started writing “What I Know Now”, in October of 2017, but I had the idea for the song a few months prior. I had been going through a lot of different changes around me in my professional and personal life, and once I decided to put the pen to paper, everything just flowed out of me. This song on paper is so black and white, and very one sided, but when it is listened to, it can be interpreted so many different ways and relate to so many people and situations. I love that this song, along with many others has the ability to do that to the listener. What’s the most exciting part about starting a new year in your opinion? The most exciting part about the New Year to me, is having the ability to look at what’s behind us, but keep moving forward. I am so excited to set new goals for 2019! Connect with Andrea Veltri on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/andreaveltriofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/AndreaVeltri Twitter: www.twitter.com/andreaveltri_ Website: www.andreaveltrimusic.com