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Eddie Ambition, an artist, DJ, and Producer from Prince George County, Maryland, released his single titled “Rip My Heart Out” and the repetitive hook, computerized pop instrumental, and ethereal melody was enough to draw me in and turn me into a fan. The backtrack beat has intricate details and an atmospheric presence that evokes a sense of becoming lost within the sound. The hook sings “If Only I Could Rip My Heart Out” with an addicting melody you can’t help but to sing along around the second replaying of it. If I’m being honest, not many songs can impress me to the point where I decide I want to personally add it to my playlist but this track is so addicting and prepossessing I couldn’t help but to sing along, and replay about 5 times. That was a sign to me how radio appealing the record is! It can come on a radio and immediately grasp the attention of those all around. It naturally has this musical magnetic force that attracts a crowd to the sound. Eddie Ambition tantalizing hit record was enough to have me invested in what he will release next and I know it won’t be anything less than a hit song! Be sure to check out Eddie Ambition's "Rip My Heart Out," and get to know Eddie better through the artist's exclusive interview below! Is ‘Eddie Ambition’ your given name or just a stage name you created? If so it’s super unique and cool! Tell us the story behind that! Eddie Ambition is a stage name I created in 2013 and made official in 2018. I made it when I was still in high school just as a name for Instagram and twitter. While going out, partying, dating etc where the ideal past times for my peers, then and now all I wanted to do when I wasn't in school was work, work on my music, run my audio/ engineering company and do my gigs as a musician. To sum it up, the only adjective that accurately described me that I could think of to go along with Eddiewas ambition. Although, Chocolate Thunder, The Dark Chocolate Teddy Bear, & Sexy Teddy Eddie where options to lol. How long have you’ve been making music? I've been making songs since I was 12. I started as a multi instrumentalist at 12 playing Keys, bass, drums, guitar, and percussion. I also tried to play the saxophone and the trombone while I was still in elementary school, I wasn't to passionate about them nor very good. At 12 I use to make chord progressions and write songs to them in hopes of being able to start a rock/ pop band but unfortunately that was a dead mission at 12 in PG county MD due to the fact that the dominate genres there are gogo, rap, and R&B and on top of that being 12 made it hard to travel to find other musicians in other areas, also not many of my peers where getting into instruments and bands outside of school, definitely not rock music if they where. Knowing that you’re multi-faceted and skilled in many areas such as producing, and DJing.. Do you indulge more time in creating a song than typical since you’re doing all areas of the production!? The song creation process does take me longer since I am behind every element of it. I tend to start by making the beat or at least the chord progression and melody then write to it, then i'll finish the beat, record my vocals, then mix and master it. Sometimes that can happen all in one sitting or I may stretch it over time. What is “Rip My Heart Out” ? How would you describe the song to our readers? "Rip My Heart Out" is a song I wrote, produced and recreated several times over the last few years that exhibits the turmoil of a painful relationship I was in. The song shows a tender hearted young guy who's never cheated, been loyal, faithful, even naive, maybe overzealous and who honestly cared about love not just sex who was broken down, cheated on, lied to, and taken advantage of. I guess everyone hits there breaking point, I surely did. In my case I've never be the same, I'll never view or trust people the same, and I wouldn't quite say a relationship or marriage is what I want anymore, the desire is there but the thought of it scares me more than anything and this song displays that. Wait till you guys hear what I release next, its a complete plot twist ;). Many DJ’s and Producers chooses to stay behind the music and not showcase their talent on the tracks they produce. Is it a fulfilling feeling knowing a song you create is something you created on your own with no help? Its a fulling experience. Doing everything myself kinda helps to fully create that vision and emotion as accurately as I feel and see it in my spirit. The whole process, when you do everything yourself, is sorta like the feeling of "Preaching to the choir" everybody's just on the same page and frequency and since in this case I'm technically everybody, Its pretty cool, definitely therapeutic.  Also, after recently being able to get out of my contract with my former label of two years its a good feeling and business position to be in to have 100% control and ownership of my work and its also cool because I don't have to wait on, rely on, pay or travel to anybody to get my songs created. Although in the near future I would like to team up with a passionate mixing & mastering engineer. Who are some of your favorite artists out today that you’re listening to who have helped shape your career in music!? I have a very wide and weird range of artist I like and am influenced by. First and foremost Calvin Harris, Zedd, Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince, Morris Day, A Day To Remember, Nina Simone, Telepopmusik, The Weeknd, Big Flock, Gameova Band, What? Band, AAO, HQB, Hozier, Hopsin, Tasha Cobbs, Kiki Sheard, Robert Glasper, Simple Plan, Naked Brothers Band, Marvin Sapp, Chet Baker, Ice Cube, Lil Jon, Tupac,  Suttle Thoughts Band, and of course Drake. What’s next for you Eddie? From here Im looking to continue pushing my single "Rip My Heart Out" until it picks up more traction then I want to release my plot twist song ;) lol. You know, I was so devastated and depressed having to leave the label I recently was with. I thought that I was with a good team, I thought Id make my first hit with them, I thought they really messed with me, believed in me and where going to work, I guess time showed otherwise. So Im also looking to build a good team of people to help me with everything, as of now I literally do everything myself, even my graphics and I don't even know how to do graphics lol. Im going to continue to build my budget so I can push and invest in my self independently tho I am open to signing to another label if there open to being drilled like crazy by 100 lawyers. Catch up with Eddie Ambition on his Instagram and Twitter #BuzzMusic

Singer/songwriter Sarah Christine was introduced into the music scene in 2014. Within following years, she would release her first album, “Unheard”, and her second album, “Breaking Silence” in 2017 and 2018 respectively.All of her albums are written,produced,and arranged by Sarah while being mixed and mastered by Adam Tucker at Signaturetone Recording. For 2019, Sarah Christine plans to start her tour, “To the Mountains” during the Spring. A beautiful piano ballad is what Sarah Christine’s song, “Like The Movies” consists of. Christine’s vocals are sultry and uniquely breathy with enough power to move forward. The harmonies are beautifully incorporated and work well with the storyline of the song and music video. A very touching song that showcases the universal want of being happy and finding someone they love. Going through the heartfelt and sentimental lyrics, Sarah reminds the listeners that it is okay to want to be happy, but with happiness there will always be struggles. Ending with a heart-tug of almost whispered lyrics brings us to tears as we reflect upon our life. “Like The Movies” is a warm and nostalgic acoustic ballad that will find its way in your heart and playlist. Pull your heartstrings with Sarah Christine's "Like The Movies" on Spotify, and be sure to check out this artist's personalized interview below! Hi Sarah, can you introduce yourself to our readers? Hey all! I’m Sarah Christine - Singer/Songwriter out of Denver & Minneapolis. I enjoy wine, long walks on the beach, annnnnnd writing, composing, producing and singing just for you :). I’ve released 2 albums since 2017, most recently releasing “Breaking Silence” and a holiday single “Home For Christmas”.  I’m a huge believer that we are all in it together with making dreams come true - so I’m SO glad we are on a team together on this musical journey!  Thank you for you support, for listening, for coming to shows, for streaming, for purchasing my mp3s, cds and vinyls and for everything you are to every lyric I write.  Cheers to all that’s to come - TOGETHER 🖤 Did you release any music before your first album release in 2017? I was in a band called SarahLou where we released local music in Minneapolis. What was your idea for the music video for “Like the Movies”? Like the Movies is a very personal song for me.  I met someone where we fell in love at hello, was strong, but fell apart.  I thought about how love is like the movies.  A movie either ends in love and marriage or ends in heart ache - but either way - it’s love.  My story is so personal and frankly quite jaw dropping for the experience I went through to where I thought others that may have gone through something similar may need a song like this to get through.  I know I needed to write it to get through myself. Is this song a narrative about your own life? Yes - it’s so close to home and pulls at my heart every time I play it.  Every note I play and sing live always feels like the first time I wrote/sang it because it’s that heart wrenching given all I had to work through to overcome. How do you collaborate with your listeners? I truly believe we are all on this journey together and I care about every single person I meet that listens, comes to shows, emails me, etc.  I keep a log of everyone I meet so I remember everyone’s name and make sure they feel so special (I hope anyway) every time we interact.  I interact with the crowd at shows - pulling people on stage or I come off stage and sing with someone or perform totally acoustic.  I buy rounds of drinks for people or invite folks to after party’s etc - I think it’s so important to stay and be connected.  I know my fondest experiences with my music idols have done the same for me, and I’ll never forget those moments.  I hope to create them for all that support me too, just as those musicians did with me. Since releasing your own music and being a part of the music industry, what is one important thing you have learned so far? Always. Keep. Writing. Work hard, hustle, and let the grind be what you enjoy.  The best moments I’ve had in music so far have been the most challenging times and I think that’s part of the love - it’s just like relationships - the chase is what’s fun ;). Keep up to date with Sarah through her website or social media: Instagram Reverbnation #BuzzMusic

Tyler Boone grew up in Charleston, SC and fell in love with the small club rock scene while making his way to major music venues. He gained momentum on the radio and across the United States as well as 13 other countries which gave him opportunities to open for other talented artists such as Sheryl Crow, Old Crow Medicine show, and The Revivalists, just to name a few. His debut EP, “Jealousy” was released in January while is single, “Moving on” (feat.Finnegan Bell) is currently being played on the radio. A rocking guitar brings us straight away into the song, “Moving On” featuring Finnegan Bell. A classic sound of rock with a hint of alternative genre brings us into the backing vocals reminiscent of early Beatles music while staying the year of 2019. A message of being humble is what comes across as Boone reminds his listeners to never forget where they come free. Upbeat and energetic with a groovy bassline and drums, Boone ties it all in with a killer guitar solo. This pays homage to his predecessors of rock and alternative music. The ending has to be the most grandiose ending to be heard with a buildup of all the instruments to make a final and exuberant cadence. Tyler Boone has been shaking up the radio waves and will do the same with your playlist. Remember to add Tyler's "Moving On" to your Spotify playlist, and get to know the artist through his exclusive interview below! Hey Tyler! Congrats on all the radio play! How does it feel to hear your music on the radio? Thanks so much, I've been lucky enough to start hearing my songs on the radio when I was 20 years old and ever since then I've been pretty much always chasing after it. A lot of this success I can credit to John Schoenberger & Ken Anthony of All Access music group in Malibu, California & also to Mike Allen, he was the first guy to start spinning my music. Your new track "Moving On" is such a vibe! Thanks for sharing it with us. Can you tell us a bit about the creation process of the song? I wrote this song when I moved back to Charleston from Nashville when I was working on launching my bourbon line "Boone's Bourbon." I was heavily listening to Gary Clark Jr. then and wanted to stick to that vibe & heavily the electric guitar. What message do you want your listeners to take from listening “Moving On”? Sometimes things seem bleak and other people are blazing right by you chasing their goals, but know that your time will come and when it does it'll all be worth it. Favorite lyric line from the song? Why? "I've been falling down and I cant get up, we've been running around and it's time I get on" Time to stop listening to other people and get on with my own life & my own goals. Who are a few of your greatest musical influences that have helped shape your career in the music industry? Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr. What can we expect from you going through 2019? I hit the studio in two weeks to lay down a new single, going for more on the Americana vibe this time around, I'm stoked. Keep up to date with Tyler Boone through his website and socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Hailing from Seattle, Washington, singer songwriter,composer, and multi-instrumentalist Zander Yates has been performing since the age of 16. Having busy years ahead of him, Zander had already released ten albums under various pseudonyms by 2017. Eventually, he would use his name to release 2017’s “ESC Key” which was a combination of Americana,Progressive rock and electronic music. His sound was described as “profoundly experimental” by Martin Douglas. Yates' songwriting delves deep into philosophical questions, psychedelic humor and lofty lyricism. Psychedelic sounding guitar introduce the song, “Xep Sits” for a nifty instrumental intro. Next drops in Xander’s vocals heavily sounding like folky Led Zeppelin songs. A steady rhythm is kept by the interchanging of finger-picking guitars and strumming. Combining a sort of influence from Eastern music similar as to how The Beatles did when traveling to India, Yates brings us together a beautiful and striking melody. The song itself does not have much structure, but this is what characterizes Zander’s folky and psychedelic sound giving an ode to the late 60s. Yates' lyrics seem to be a wandering of the mind and discusses things that are thought provoking in nature, such as one’s time is limited. The song ends the same way it started, with a purely guitar orientated instrumental. Listen to "Xep Stis" here, and learn more about Zander Yates in our interview below! What prompted you to make experimental music? Who are your biggest musical inspirations? I think in a way most music is experimental in nature. I mean we as humans are deciding to play around with vibrations when we could be focusing on any number of things that exhibit a more logical connection to our survival; to me that’s a pretty experimental action. When I’m making my music I’m never really thinking about genre, all of that comes later. I call Exit Strategy Unlimited experimental because its whole concept and creation was one big experiment. I have a whole lot of inspirations, but on this most recent album, I’d say it’s heavily influenced by Mississippi John Hurt and the film composer John Williams. No joke I listened to pretty much nothing but the Star Wars soundtracks during the weeks leading up to recording the album. And I’ve listened to Mississippi John Hurt for a long time and the way he plays the guitar like a whole orchestra is something that opened up a lot for me and it shows up in the album. As a singer I’m also influenced by local artist Glen Freeman and a singer named Mark Anton; they’ve both given me a lot of pointers and helped me a lot, and there are many more locals who’ve influenced me too as a person. We have tons of great music here in Seattle. Is there a structure or process you use to make your music? It depends on the song. Exit Strategy Unlimited was basically entirely improvised, as it was sort of an experiment in forcing myself to perform an unlimited style of music under the pressure of limitations in time, equipment, etc. I think if I ever apply a process to my writing it’s in the spirit of challenge. I can’t stop writing music; it’s always there already, so any framework I apply to it is more like a mold than a skeleton. What is your favorite instrument to play? I don’t know if I have a favorite instrument because the more I get into playing different instruments the more I blur the lines between them. I love singing because on a certain level it’s impossible to lie with your voice. No one sounds like me and I can’t sound like anyone else. I love that and I try to hold true to it no matter what I’m playing. What is the meaning of “Xep Sits” and its name? All the songs in Exit Strategy Unlimited are laid out in steps, “Step Two,”  “Step Three,” etc, as a sort of response to a single I put out in 2017 called “Step One.”  Streaming services wouldn’t accept those titles because they have rules against using track titles that imitate the track number; my friend suggested I scramble all the track titles into anagrams and I thought it was a brilliant idea so with his permission I went ahead and did it. “Xep Sits” is just “Step Six” re-arranged. It’s the ending of the album and is a tribute to the true spirit within every person, a person’s most natural self, who is often banished to the fringes of a person’s psyche by the orthodoxy of society and pressure of social conformity. To me if there is any hope for us to save the planet and each other we need to become our most genius selves which means unleashing these true spirits. The ending is just me insisting that nature is coming back and that it will win in the end and we’ll find a way. Why did you use pseudonyms when you previously released your music? Actually this made me realize I have a mistake in the bio on my website because as far as I remember I think I’ve only used one pseudonym other than my real name- but I also released a lot of music under my name that I’ve since deleted, so that probably applies to your question as well. As much as I’ve made an effort to hide my old music in the past, I’m actually really excited for it to be rediscovered one day; I love showing where I’ve come from in the context of where I am. When I was in elementary school I was supposedly (and I can’t remember how official this was) diagnosed with a learning disorder called “nonverbal learning disorder,” or NVLD. (I don’t give much weight to this anymore, as I don’t give much weight to many aspects of our education system. I think our society has a very limited, and at times even backwards, understanding of intelligence which I would like to critique in detail some day soon.) This diagnoses, among other things, would give me a lot of self esteem issues growing up, and because of this my path to becoming a singer and songwriter was one that I travelled upon slowly, and for a long time, secretly. When I was growing up there were very few who believed in me at all, so I kind of tested the waters, usually under a pseudonym, but eventually under my real name too. It took me a long time to overcome the mental boxes I had formed out of all of this, because even if I knew the truth in my heart I had to understand it logically before I could apply it to my life. People say art is subjective, but it’s not; the experience of art is subjective but the art itself is an objective, physical thing. You create it in a physical reality that we share. It took me a long time to figure that out; I am just starting to learn how to create something with respect to its objective existence, so that it is healing and what I consider to be good. I don’t have to rely on intentionally influencing people’s subjective experiences, which for moral reasons I’d rather leave up to them. I create patterns of physical vibration that can have a healing effect on a person’s physiology while I tell my story. I can now build a building (metaphorically speaking) and appreciate its structural integrity - simply the fact that it achieves its purpose, and that its purpose does not rely on any opinion other than my own, and that I can choose what factors I construct my opinion with depending on the goals of the project and not purely the conventions of our brief moment in history. For these reasons I’m now much more comfortable openly sharing my music under my real name.  I still have so much to learn, but I’ve already come farther than what many thought would be possible, and what I’m working on now is so much better (in my opinion) than even the albums I’ve put out most recently. My old music (anything I released between 2008 and 2016) was very weighed down by my own pain and outright lack of skill. I just hope that in the future it will serve as a story telling device so that people can listen to my whole journey and comprehend it on a level that can only be communicated with art, not with words. Anything I can say right now is meaningless compared to that. Connect With Zander Yates: Instagram Facebook Twitter #BuzzMusic

Hatty Keane’s latest single is titled “Man About Town” and showcases Hatty Keane’s talents as a soul songwriter and musician. On this track, Hatty Keane collaborates with producer Steven Williams (Ure/Stansfield) resulting in this retro vintage pop track. In the year of 2019, it has become increasingly difficult for an artist to find their place and identity in the music industry, which is something the Hatty Keane has under her belt. Hatty Keane’s music is best described as a quick tempo retro soul and hooks stemming from jazz. The song starts with an introduction of piano chords and rhythmic clapping keeping temp. Harmonies of ‘oos’ add to the retro feel throwing it back to the harmonies of the 50s while Hatty Keane declares her independence as a woman and possesses the strength to carry on her own. Contrary to the social norms of way back when, Hatty Keane’s song possesses a woman empowerment that aligns with today’s views of women and treatment of them as well. Hatty Keane’s vocals are on point giving enough angst and belts getting her point across blatantly. The bridge really connects the rest of the song giving a resolution to her powerhouse vocals and lyrics. Hatty Keane has definitely brought a new sound to the music industry and is ready to gain momentum by releasing more records and performing in a live setting. Listen to "Man About Town" here, and learn more about Hatty Keane in our interview below! Care to introduce yourself to our readers? Hey I'm Hatty Keane :) Can you give us a brief history of your musical career? I signed with independent music company BGM back in 2011 and we have been working tirelessly since then writing, doing show after show and trying finding the artist within me! We've been through a few genres along the way but I'm now firmly planted in Cinemtic Soul and ready to release my body of work. Do you write your own music? Can you tell us a bit about your writing style? Yes I do. A lot of it is fantasy, my mind is good at conjuring up stories. I love to tell stories in my songwriting and hear them come to life with the music. We’re really into your new song! Can you tell us a bit about it? Man About Town is an anthem for women. The male character thinks he is something of a James Bond and the lady in this tale isn't going to sit around and wait at home for him. Its empowerment. Where did the inspiration behind the song come from? I have this image of a 1950s James bond galavanting around the South of France. What are three things you’d love your fans to know about you? I am an introvert, I don't eat animals and I love Harry Potter! Any upcoming shows? For someone who hasn’t seen you live yet, how would you describe your performance? Yes I'm doing quite a few shows in London at the moment, I would say my live show is energetic, empowering and slightly theatrical. What’s next for you? A series of releases this year paired with videos that tell the stories behind the songs. Connect with Hatty Keane: Instagram Facebook #BuzzMuisc

Stephen T is a Philadelphia area artist with a sound all his own. Bringing a new flare to hip-hop with electronic sounds mixed with hip-hop trap beats. Let’s tune into his latest single “Energy”. This track is really dope! And in more ways than one. I love how the introduction is so soft and mellow. Then the beat drops and his vocals come in giving you a really classic trendy hip-hop sound. This is such a catchy track with a lot to love about it, but what I really love the most about this track is the fact that he is talking really positively about energy in this. A lot of people don't go back to the basics of how music can really move people and change others thoughts, and I think that was done well here. He hashtags positivity in his social media posts which further verifies this song. To remind others not to let others mess with your energy. The lyrics and instrumental is spot on in this song and I cannot think of a better balance. I also think the artwork is mad interesting. I can't put my finger on it exactly, but it definitely caught my eye immediately. Dope track man! Bring some of Stephen's T "Energy" to your Spotify playlist, and be sure to check out this artist's interview below! Hey Stephen! Could you introduce yourself to our readers? I am a 23 year old artist from the Philly area that has been creating art from graffiti to clothing designs. I love to be involved in every aspect of the creation, but music has become the primary focus. I love the art of freestyle rapping, and artists who speak from a unique perspective of their mind in their music, which is what I aim to do. When did you start getting involved in music? I started taking music seriously in school in 2015. Who are a few of your musical influences that have helped shape your career in music? Lil Wayne is a huge influence, but also J Cole, Fabolous, King Los inspire me to really rap. You new single Energy is such a VIBE! Can you tell us a bit about the creation process? The creation process of the song was just as simple as creating an actual feeling of positivity and a connection of open mindedness, and what that sounded like to me. The verses kind of wrote themselves. Favorite lyric line from the song? My favorite lyric is “If you’re supposed to be them why were you created separately”. What can listeners expect to see coming from you this year? This year I will be consistently dropping content. My Album EP “Yang” releases March 1, and their will be more projects to follow that have already been completed. Stay updated with the latest on Stephen T through Instagram. #BuzzMusic

Three piece alternative rock band Hardship stems from Cleethorpes, UK. Although they consist of only three members, the band definitely doesn't lack any sound with their raw solos, complemented by a driving bass and powerful ostinato's. We're definitely picking up some influence from bands such as Royal Blood, Queens of The Stone Age and Rival Sons when it comes to Hardship. Lacking no sound whatsoever, the band pulls together a heavy and full sounding track titled, “Chains”. The guitar riffs are really raw and cutting edge while the bass is punchy and gritty adding to the intensity of the song. The delivery is amazing due to the arrangement of the repeating bass line which really balances everything while providing a full sounding band. This trio has a lot to offer and are ready to give their listeners a hitting and powerful sound. As the track progresses we see each part get a little spotlight of their own. The drums have a cool rhythm as well as the groovy bassline with the striking guitar solo. The vocals themselves are punchy and complement well with the instrumental counterparts, providing the basis and mood of the song. Hardship is sure to gain momentum and be heard by listeners all over the world. Check out "Chains" on Spotify, and get to know the band through their interview below! Care to tell us a bit about your band Hardship? We are an alternative rock band called Hardship from North East Lincolnshire that formed early last year. We are a big sounding 3 piece band that have raw solos, groovy breakdowns and powerful riffs. We have built the band on influences from bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood, Rival Sons and Highly Suspect. How was the band founded? Myself (the bassist David) and the drummer (Adam) have been good friends for around 10 years now, we both love music and have been in projects together, played gigs and had a mutual interest in the same kind of music. The latest project, which is now the band Hardship, was created when we invited Tom (guitarist and lead vocals) into the fold for a couple of jams. As soon as we started playing together we felt all three of us had exactly the direction for the band, and the rest is history! Who chose your band name? Is there a special meaning behind it? Naming a band is always a huge thing, but this time round, there was no real meaning behind it. We just chose that word and it stuck. There is meaning behind the actual word, poverty, austerity and the like. But it honestly just boils down to us agreeing that Hardship should be the name of our band. Do you think that being a trio heightens your sound and makes your band more unique? Being a 3 piece band is where we are comfortable, we seem to have something good going on between the 3 of us and we have found this ability to bounce off each other with writing music and create what we think are pretty awesome tunes. So in that respect being a trio does heighten our sound. But i wouldn't say it makes us unique. There are thousands of amazing bands out there that are trios who have been extremely successful, so in that way we're not unique. As for our sound, i honestly don't know if it's unique. Was it a collaborative effort when writing the song “Chains”? We seem to have a process throughout most, if not all of our songs. Our singer and guitarist Tom literally just sits at home, and writes mountains of riffs. He brings them to practice and we listen, go over a few of them and then work together to expand on those riffs. Every so often the foundations for a new song is born, so it is very much a collaborative effort, though Tom is very much the lead on writing our tunes (it's actually quite scary how much he will write). This process is how Chains came about! What is the concept behind your song “Chains”? The song is about people who become trapped in religions, relationships etc, it takes over their lives for the worst. And they become or feel chained down, sort of trapped. This isn't us bashing religion or anything though, we're just more than aware that certain aspects of anything in life can be overwhelming, used for the wrong reasons and to benefit others and not yourself. Kind of like an oppressive relationship. What are your future plans for upcoming release, shows, etc? Chains is out there now, for everyone to listen to on all streaming platforms (whack that volume on nice and high when you do). We've got another 2 songs along with Chains coming out in an EP in April as well called 'Extended Player One' (date TBC), which will be coming with a new music video and all that usual stuff. We're planning up some UK dates right now, we've got dates in leeds, sheffield and grimsby so far. If all goes well we'll be visiting a few more cities as well. We can't really give specifics because we're waiting for the details to be set in stone. But we're trying our damn hardest to get these shows solidified so we can melt some faces this summer. We want this year to be the year everyone hears about us, we appreciate we've only been gigging since October last year and have actually only been a band for just over a year. It's going to be a challenge, but we're well up for it. Don't miss out on the latest with Hardship, keep up to date with their social media: Facebook Instagram Website #BuzzMusic

Taking the influences from Marshall's pop upbringing and meshing them with John's Metal background the end result was a sound of its own, or a small band called After 10. The group who formed in 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina channels the punk rock dynamism of the likes of the Foo Fighters, blink-182, and Stone Temple Pilots. They take it even further with their heavy guitar riffs, rebellious lyrics, and aggressive tone. After 10 just released their anticipated single “War In The Streets”. The chaotic and brashness sound in the music is just the makeup identity for the beautiful lyrics and detailed elements compromised within the song. One false misinterpretation people may have on rock music is the negative connotation and idea that the motive behind the music is violence, sex, and drugs. However, what I’ve quickly learned about the misunderstood genre is that it quickly defeats all undermining perceptions due to the fact their music holds actual substantial music. The delivery and projection of their emotive lyricism and passionate meanings is in a more anarchic and tumultuous way! “War In The Streets” seem to have a deeper and prepossessing message behind the electrifying vocal dynamics that others who aren’t so hipped on the beauty of classic Rock N Roll, may call “loud”. Their songs tends to speak on the constant societal pressure to follow the corporate path, and in turn choosing to walk on your own one. Add "War In The Streets" to your Spotify playlist and get to know After 10 through their exclusive interview below! Marshall what invoked you to form a rock band? Have you ever had any previous thoughts about forming one!? I kind of stumbled into forming After 10 actually. At the time I was playing poker in the area to pretty much fund my lifestyle. Randomly one of the guys I played with asked me if I'd be interested in starting a band, and I was totally into the idea.  Up to that point music had been a part of my life, but not a big one. When I agreed to start the band I had no idea what it would eventually become. I never thought that we would make a record, but here we are. Unfortunately that member would not be in the band long, and we would eventually find Alvin to be our drummer. Literally, the night before our first guitarist quit I met John at a bar, somewhere around 3am, and told him I was starting a band. Eugene is actually the only original member. It took us a while to find our core group, but when we did I was excited to start writing. How do you guys manage to mesh together 4 different personalities and styles into one? I'd love to be in a band where everyone had the same thought process, and everyone agreed 100% of the time, and everyone was happy happy happy. I am NOT in that band. I actually kicked out Eugene for a string of shows. The shows sucked. I'll admit it, big mistake. This is my first band though, and it was early on. During the writing process John and I would clash a good bit, because he wanted these insanely complicated parts, and I wanted it to be simple. I think the best bands are a group of guys who don't necessarily get along all the time, but get along just enough to make some badass music. How important is every member’s role and function to the band and the production of your music? I tell people I'm the least talented person in the group, I barely play piano. The rest of After 10 has decades of experience with their instrument. I think that our different personalities mesh really well musically, and stylistically. John comes from a huge metal background as the guitarist for Wretched. He toured with them, and played on a couple of their records. Eugene has been in and out of punk bands for a while, and you can hear that in his tone, and delivery. Alvin can play anything, but as any good drummer he went through his hardcore phase.  Personally I was raised listening to Michael Jackson,  The Beatles, and Coldplay, pop groups. So, the result of me being in a band with metal heads, and punk rockers is After 10. Tell us a little bit about your rocking release “War In The Streets” what’s the artist perspective of this single? War in the Streets is actually one of my favorite tracks off the record. It has this classic rock feel, but when the chorus hits it's like...where the fuck did that come from? When I wrote the lyrics I wanted to be as upfront as possible about the clear division in our country right now. I didn't take a side, and I did that because in order for us to come together we need to respect both sides, and their views, and get away from this my way or the highway mentality. The original artwork that I wanted to use for this release was rejected. But, I'm giving it to anyone who wants to share it. It's a picture from The State of the Union. One side cheering, and the other sitting in silence. Kind of speaks for itself. Do you have any interesting upcoming tour dates? Releases? Endeavours? Our album is entitled "Bad Influences" and it is 13 tracks, 6 of which have now been released. We will be releasing a song roughly every month until all 13 are out. We plan on making trips up to NY, and coming out to LA this summer, venues and dates are still up in the air, but we'll definitely be coming out to see all you guys at Buzz Music!

Oskars Uhaņs, better known by stage name SKVR (pronounced “skar”) is a Latvian music producer and DJ blending several popular genres into his own concoction. SKVR's latest song featuring EXPSR and Katrîna Kreile "In The Air" has an Ariana feel to it that could seep its way into an Anjunadeep promo under the right circumstances. It then goes towards a slightly more trapped-out destination, before pulling back via an EDM flourish that adds a hipster, Chainsmokers-type vocal twang to the chorus. Uhaņs kicked off his electronic journey in 2013, and brought his vision to reality with his remix of "So Close To Me" by Astro'n'out the following August. "In The Air," however, Tokyo slow-drifts through the pop-rap Versace flow to new Kanye West-style warmth and a downtempo take on Ultra Music releases. Because, on the one hand we’re greeted with a Rihanna-esqe “You take me higher” and hear “Love is in the air” on the chorus. But there are darker elements, like the provocative “Fuccoi do you really want beef?” line, for example. It’s a very smooth conception, and you can’t help but want to hear what’s on the horizon from Latvia. Don't miss out on SKVR's "In The Air," and get to know the artist better through his interview below! Who are some of your musical influences? I am really inspired by artists who can create good and unpredictable popular music for example Flume, Dj Snake, Martin Garrix, Fabian Mazur. Even though I have classical music background and I used to listen to rock and old-school hip hop when I was a kid. Are you surprised at the ways in which the rap and electronic worlds have kind of cross-pollinated? Not at all. We all know that rap music is a parasite genre. With that being said I want to remind that hip hop was all about sampling. Rappers used jazz samples, classical music samples and other samples from different genres. I must admit that rap and electronic world sounds really good together. What is your favorite part of “In The Air” when you listen to it? EXPSR verse for sure. In spite of the fact that his voice and song-writing skills are really underrated, everyone should put him on their watchlist. What are some of the challenges when it comes to finishing a track? Production-wise finishing a track is hard if I don’t desire showing it to others. Also I have to be very patient when it comes to deciding release strategies. Other than that the biggest challenge is to keep moving on and being mentally stable. Do you have any musical goals you can’t wait to accomplish? Of course touring would be great and I feel ready for that, but its more of a business side of artist career. My musical goals are to keep bringing new tracks and giving people the vibe they deserve. I am free. I don’t imitate. That’s what differs me from another artist. Keep up to date with SKVR on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

Raised in Claremont, Ontario, Drew Chester has been establishing his place in the Canadian music scene since 2009. Upon winning the 1st place in the City of Pickering's "Pickering Starz 2009" singing competition, Drew's musical career was set into motion. His first major project was the indie group "Patrons" (formerly Patrons of Science). With Patrons he released two EPs ("The Fringe," 2010 and "Ghost," 2015) and with this group he was fortunate to open for many well respected Canadian acts (including April Wine, Repartee, The Box Tiger, Safe as Houses and many more). October 18th 2018, Drew released his first solo record, "Waiting" which tells the story of a working musician trying to make his dreams a reality! With musical influences drawing from The Beatles, Mac DeMarco, The Beach Boys, and countless more. The release of Drew’s latest single “One More Time” has a specific aesthetic it created for me. I imagined a sunny California day, and a nice breezy freeway drive. All that due to the home-like and comfortable vibrations I felt after listening to the song. But in actuality, after I watched the visuals, I noticed how delicate and vulnerable the song is. It’s just abundantly genuine and was able to ease us into the music with a protected aura of warmth! If anything, Drew showcased the versatility that’s in music and the ability to evoke different settings and emotions. Regardless if his intentions were to fabricate a more settle environment for us while listening, we were prone to do it ourselves unintentionally and that’s the skill of it all. “One More Time” naturally creates that open door for you to imagine however interpretation you want to imagine from the subdued vocals and charming melody! Check out "One More Time" by Drew Chester on Spotify, and catch this artist's exclusive interview below to learn more about who Drew Chester really is! Hi Drew! Mind introducing yourself to our readers? I’m a singer songwriter based out of Toronto Ontario. Since 2009 I’ve been performing with a number of groups around Ontario, but as of last year I decided to embark on my first solo project. Can you tell us a little bit about the project of “patrons”? How much has that experience impacted you? Patrons was the first project where I was really happy with the music we were making. We were fortunate to work with some really cool people in the industry, and we got to perform with some awesome bands. Unfortunately due to a number of reasons Patrons disbanded, but I certainly learned a lot throughout the process. Were there any fears you had straying away from a band to endure a solo career? Definitely. I had been performing in bands since I was 13, so I was very used to the collaborative process of working with other musicians and the security of being on stage with friends. What really caused the move towards my solo endeavour was the disbanding of Patrons. We had spent almost 2 years working to release a 10 track record but once it was finally compete, we were all starting to go in different directions which eventually put that project on indefinite hold. With this not panning out as I had hoped, I decided I wanted my next project to be one where I called more of the shots. Though this was out of my comfort zone, I welcomed the challenge and I’m really happy with how it all came together. How do you channel your outside influences into your songwriting? A couple of ways. With songs I really like, I sometimes study the structure and chord progressions. From here I try following a similar pattern but with variations to chords and melody. More often though, I try to approach songs from a completely blank slate. I’m a big fan of vintage keyboards and I find that I often draw inspiration from the instruments themselves. When recording Waiting, I was particularly drawn to my Farfisa Compact and it was used on every track. “One More Time” was a complex interpretation for me however it had such a simple vibe and melody, how would you describe the song to us? One More Time was written during a time of transition for me. The idea came during a writing session for Patrons. I first floated the idea with the band, but the content was too personal and didn’t really fit the vibe we were going for at the time. The song’s lyrics reflect my mindset at that time. We had released our first EP, we were starting to gig pretty frequently, and I was feeling optimistic about how things were going. The other side of the song reflects my personal life. A girl I was really into was dating a good friend of mine and this was very much on my mind. In some ways the song was me trying to tell her how I felt, but I didn’t want to confront my friend and jeopardize our friendship, so I purposely made the lyrics somewhat cryptic. When I started the preproduction for Waiting, I came across a rough demo of the idea and thought the song would fit well with the vision I had for the EP. The lyrics also echoed the theme I had on the new songs which ultimately was the deciding factor for One More Time making it onto the record. Keep up to date with Drew through social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic