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R&B/pop singer Nikia has been making strides in the music industry since the age of 16 when releasing her first single, “wanna get with you”. Eventually should would take her musical endeavours overseas becoming a big hit. By the time she was 18, Nikia took her music to the states and would release 3 albums, 2 EPs and 5 singles. Nikia’s newest album titled, “No Fairytale” is due for a release later this year accompanied by her new reality TV series called, “Sister Sister”. In Nikia’s song, “Truth Syrum” ft. Wo-Bbillz we see the story of a relationship taking a turn for the worse. It is a soft but brutal R&B track that odes to classic early 2000s R&B artists. Wo-Bbillz adds a verse as well and solidifies the song itself. The song starts off with a phone call relating to the title of “Truth Syrum” as Nikia and the listener finds out that there is a baby on the way presumably not Nikia’s. As the song progresses we see that Nikia’s relationship has become increasingly rocky with accusations of cheating and being left alone repeatedly. As the song closes Nikia seems to find the contentment with her decision of living her lover and knows that she deserves better. This is something that a lot of people can relate to which will continually build Nokia’s fanbase for sure. www.soundsofnikia.com #BuzzMusic

Twenty-two year old Boston native Vinny Dee is a folk artist. Music has been around for him since the age of 10 and his name is one that many San Diego residents recognize. Vinny Dee released his first E.P under his band name Friends of Fortune and is expecting to drop a compilation of songs early February. His music can be described as acoustic songs filled with both real world pain and descriptive emotions. His goal is to write songs about topics that most people are unable to talk about regularly with hope of providing a voice for those who suffer from any emotional distress. This song really does evoke emotion! It’s one of those songs that if you close your eyes you can see the story being played out. A story being told by campfire; a story full of thoughts and real emotion. There is a feeling of home within the melody of this song. Guitar strings and harmonic lyrics are all this single needs and that alone says a lot. About midway through there’s some horns that become more prominent. And they are treated almost like the choir in this song. Such a warm and open hearted song. Listen to "Forbidden Love" here, and learn more about Vinny Dee in our interview below Hey Vinny! Can you introduce yourself to our readers! Hello peeps! My Name is Vincent but I go by Vinny Dee! I am a folk artist and singersongwriter from Massachusetts. I drove here on my own about 2 years ago for a new life and have been making music since then. I'm a 22 year old dude who likes cats and eggnog and write a lot of my songs based off of emotions that people usually dont want to talk about. I've written a lot of songs but have only published 3 so far but plan on releasing a 5/6 song E.P in 2019. How did you know music would be your passion? I used to play trumpet and I would participate in every single music related activity I could. Jazz band. Concert band. I was even the drum major for my high school. It has always been a part of my life but it took me going through some real dark times to find out that I love performing and love sharing emotions with people. What emotions are the easiest for you to sing and write about? Why? Depression and anxiety are the easiest. I know a lot of artists especially these days talk about it and a lot of people are in a bad situation where they deal with it but it is so easy for me to write a song about the hardship I've gone through and the fear and demons that haunt me as opposed to a song about happiness. Literally today I was writing a song about looking forward to the future and though it was kind of genuine, it wasnt real and it sounded cliche because I'm not used to that. I'm not used to looking forward to a future. I've written songs that talk about how I have trust issues with every human being on this planet. I've written songs that "dance" around the idea of self harm and I've written songs that dive into the depths of my mind and the thing about those is that everytime I perform them I have someone come up, practically in tears, saying that they connected. That's what I want out of all of this I want to share my emotions in hopes that people with the same emotions can speak up and we can discuss it. I want to be able to talk about depression. I want to be able to talk about being too anxious to want to do literally anything. I want to talk about heartbreak. And that being said "Forbidden Love" was directed towards music. Yes its Romeo and Juliet based but when I wrote it I was thinking about music. 4/5 years ago I tried making music my life and my parents/society said no. Now I'm on my own and I'm trying to make music my life and I'm begging for it to say "yes". I'm begging for music to make it's way back into my life. I want music to come home to me and I want music to run away with me to various places (tour) and I want it to be the adventure that fulfils my heart. I talk a lot when it comes to music so I apologize! Can you tell us more about Forbidden Love? "Forbidden love" is the idea of dealing with a love that you can't have. Originally the song was about being away from your lover for whatever reason. Almost immediately though I started thinking about Romeo and Juliet and I thought about how it literally took death to allow them to be together. So I wanted to build upon that because I thought that was something very sacred. Very special. And since it's such a sacred thing, I wanted to focus on making the song as stripped back yet fulfilling as possible. It only has guitar, organ, harmonies, and trumpet but yet it is still able to capture this pure moment. The constant bass drum in the back represents the heartbeat that drives lovers together and since I'm sick of writing depressing ass songs I wanted it to be a love song not a "We can't love each other so let's kill ourselves" song. Did you face any challenges in the creation process of the song? How did you overcome them? My biggest challenge was making it too cliche. A love song revolving around romeo and Juliet? Cmon that's cliche. Coming up with lyrics that were more specific than "I Love You" but weren't corny or a rip off of Shakespeare was tough. It took a lot of trial and error. I probably wrote 2-3 other verses for this song and asked people what they thought before deciding that 2 verses, specifically these 2, was all that it needed. What message do you hope for people to take from the single? Everyone has a little bit of blue in them. Some more than others. And love is a mix of a fiery passionate red that seems to burn through whatever barriers life throws at us and a weird dark blue that engulfs us and makes us go crazy. I guess you could say love is purple...but that's kind of a reach and a half soooo I'm gonna avoid that. But back to the point love also has its negatives too. It doesnt have to be heartbreak it can be insecurity, infidelity, lack of communication, or inability to be with the person you yearn for. So we have to respect love for what it is and treasure it because sometimes people arent as fortunate like you and/or I to just fall in love and be with that person. This song should also help us realize that if you love someone then you gotta go out and get them!! Go out and slay their parents and swoop in on the white horse and take love by the hand and ride off with in in a fiery sunset. If the main character was willing to propose at a young age and then deal with the heartache of being rejected by the lovers parents for 4 years only to decide to try and get the love of their life again then what's stopping us from finding our love? It doesnt have to be romantic love too it can be everything and anything. Just go out and get it. What's next for you through 2019? I'm working on some full band songs with covers and originals and I plan on finishing up my 5/6 song E.P that talks about different aspects of Love. Ideally that should be done before the summertime. Connect with Vinny Dee: Instagram Facebook Youtube #BuzzMusic

The Baltimore group Outcalls has prepped a gently beseeching creation which was released on Valentines Day! It’s called “Stay” and it seeps into your brain with unassuming steps. But it gets its hooks in, making you want to remain… on repeat. The Valentine’s Day complaint is laden with genuine concern and puts to work a wide range of tools in service of their message. That includes the 80s ballad-style pre-chorus build-up, hints of Chaka Khan female empowerment and even reminders of the b-sides on Daft Punk’s latest album, informed by post-disco reveries. Here Britt Olsen-Ecker and Melissa Wimbish, with Peabody Conservatory cred under their belt, drop an almost-infectious “Are You Gonna Stay” chorus that is simple, mellow and pleasant. And the fact I get it reminds me I’m getting older. There’s no raucous edge to it. It’s just honest and pleading. I love how the keyboard sounds are varied. You have the Rhodes-style warmth mixed with almost chime-tinged indie-friendly arpeggios towards the end. We receive this gift into the universe hot on the heels of the group snagging the top spot in 89.7 WTMD’s year-end listeners’ poll for their last track, “Keep Falling Over.” WTMD is an “adult album alternative” station, which does seem like the appropriate spot for the genre sung into by Olsen-Ecker and Wimbish. “Keep Falling Over” will also be featured on Maryland Public Television, the day after Valentine’s Day. “Stay” by Outcalls is a song that makes you wonder about a parallel existence of dandelion Saturdays, picnics among blades of the greenest grass and efforts to convince a not-totally-disapproving-but-still-reticent father figure of your intentions with his offspring. This is a song I feel could fit on a walkman cassette mixtape of one of Napoleon Dynamite’s classmates. I guess that's just what happens when you put the Super City guitarist Dan Ryan, Soul Cannon drummer Charles Wilson and bassist Kevin Powe Jr. together under the guidance of mixer Steve Wright (Wrightway Studios). “Stay” doesn’t attack with precision chemical effectiveness, but manages to maintain interest with steady progressions, right until the final bars. Listen to "Stay" here and learn more about Outcalls in our interview below. What’s the significance of releasing your song “Stay” on February 14th, Valentine's Day? You mean why release a song on the "Hallmark holiday" that people love to hate? February the 14th holds a special place in our otherwise barren, cold hearts because the first business we started together was a singing valentine troupe: The Valentonez. "Chocolates melt, flowers die, but The Valentonez will get you laid" was our motto. We delivered singing Valentines all over Baltimore to unsuspecting victims of love ... embarrassing them at work, on their doorstep, or at their local pub. The Valentonez were such a hit that we had to extend to three days! We shared in so many people's special moments and only saw one person get dumped, but that was totally NOT our fault. Essentially, Valentine's Day is where it all started for us as business partners. It will always be a day that reminds us of how far we have come in the industry as musicians, and how much we have been through as friends. Releasing our new single "Stay" is symbolic for us. It sweetens an already special day and increases the likelihood for tears by about 70 percent. Why was it important for you to write about this topic? Didn't seem like a choice. It was motivated by bitter tears. Do you see the song more as an ultimatum or a petition? A little bit of both, but probably neither. The song is triggered by a memory of a relationship that is already over. The question being asked over and over, "Are you gonna stay?" has already been answered. This moment is just the pathetic hope that only goes away with lots of time and crying. Also, when your pillow is soaked in tears, sometimes the only way to dry it is with the breath of a repeated question. What was the recording process like for "Stay"? Like that scene in "Bohemian Rhapsody" when they're recording "Bohemian Rhapsody" except with us instead of Queen. And with bagels. Have you had a chance to perform it yet? If so, what has the response been like? Audiences love "Stay" and often refer to it as "The Birthday Song." It's always fun to listen for reactions after we deliver the first line of text: "Remember when you forgot my birthday? That should have been the end of our story." There are always noticeable guffaws or one of those really long "daaaaaaaaaammmmn"s like you used to hear in middle school. We can't tell if people are more impressed with the fact that "story" can rhyme with "birthday" when you try hard enough, or if perhaps someone forgot their birthday once too and they've been waiting their whole lives for this moment to hear a song that makes them feel seen. It makes us feel great because we know we're not the only forgettable people in the room. Connect with Outcalls on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter #BuzzMusic

AY has always felt at home writing music at her piano. This singer and songwriter from greater Boston composes and performs with passionate and powerful vocals. She really geared her fans up for her release of her latest “Mayberry Heart” with previews, strong visuals, and lyric snippets via Instagram. Thrilled to release this single as an original and right before the sacred National Love Day. Let’s tune into this new release from AY! Introduction was beyond striking. We assume it is AY with the piano but regardless the melody pulls you deep into the song even before her voice takes you away. There is a gentle power in her voice that mesmerizes you and has you floating on cloud 9. The notes she hits and runs this girl is giving sounds so effortless. The soul and heart within the lyrics and tone and just the piano accompaniment is such a ear pleasing gift. A tune for the likes of all and a sound all her own. There isn’t a particular artist that we could even compare her sound to and that is what makes it special. We cannot help but really love this song and everything it’s made of. Listen to "Mayberry Heart" here, and learn more about AY in our interview below! Hello. If you could, introduce yourself to our readers? My name is Ay and music is my purpose. I grew up on a tiny island near Boston MA and have chased my dream of pursing a music career since I was a child. When did you begin composing music? I began singing at age 2 and began to play piano at 4. When I learned to sing and play together around 8 years old, I began composing immediately and never stopped. What piano key is your favorite and why? When I write music I am listening to my soul. Sometimes expressing feelings I recognized through experience or observation. The key of the piece always chooses itself, although I do enjoy working with minor keys and dark tones. What is the story behind “Mayberry Heart” and why did you choose to release it when you did? Mayberry Heart came to me through a significant relationship experience.  The kind of situation where two people who love each other dearly, cannot seem to surmount obstacles in their way. And yet, they refuse to give up the fight for that love. I chose to release this single during February when all kinds of love are in focus and many who feel heartbreak, hope, and longing deeply enjoy music that reflects those feelings. What is your favorite lyric in this single? My favorite line of the song is the very first lyric “stumbled in with my heart in my throat”.  This sets up that feeling of frenzy and mishap for the entire song and love story. What can we expect from you this year? I have recently completed producing more original work in LA with producer Anthony Resta.  You can expect to hear a mix of neo-soul and alternative pop from me in coming productions.  I love to experiment with different styles that complement my powerful vocals.   I am going to be releasing and performing these pieces throughout the year.  To stay tuned on events and releases follow my social pages! Connect with AY: Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube #BuzzMusic

“How long has it been since you made a genuine connection…?” Greeted by this sentiment you might wonder if you’re about to launch into to tech-evangelist’s YouTube rant about Tinder. You would be forgiven for thinking we were headed in the shitty-tea motivation Instagrammer direction. But there’s something about the delivery in this recent video post from independent record label By Proxy that has me buying what they’re selling. This isn’t highbrow by any means. But it’s neatly packaged and seems genuinely in touch with vibrant cultural undercurrents. Like a CBD beverage, Your body is relaxed. Your pupils dilate. You inhale. When we’re introduced to this collective “created by artists for artists,” you can’t help but want to know more. We’re promised a philosophical experience through sights and sounds. Anyone who dares combine the #supportthearts, #psychedelic and #unsignedartist hashtags, with a dose of #prettypotheads on the side, has my attention. The slightly-discordant, though mostly pristine, ambient music in the promo vid strikes a chord. You’re left paradoxically wanting quiet contemplation and joyous dancing at the same time. The video for Matt Ali’s “Locust,” with its mountain imagery and John Clark’s “Grantchester Meadows” with sketched triangles and techno-DNA, seem to confirm their ideals. There’s a powerful conception in here that I can’t help but hope, from the bottom of my heart, takes root. Listen to "Vacant" here, and connect with By Proxy using the link below! Instagram Facebook Youtube

Jesse, the creative extraordinaire behind the vocals of LA's indie rock band The Neighbourhood and founder of The Factoury, a unique collective of creative artists, reveals an ethereal heart on his sleeve that's completely captivating in the video release for his song Bloom Later. Bloom Later, directed by The Factoury's member Alex McDonell premiered through The Factoury's website on February 14th, delivering the perfect valentines gift for many. The video comes shortly after the announcement of Jesse's first solo tour, hitting hot spots across North America this spring! Jesse is scheduled to perform at The Regent Theatre in Los Angeles on May 16th. Supporting Jesse on tour is upcoming Canadian indie artist Goody Grace. Grab your tickets here. Full list of tour dates here. #BuzzMusic

Luani., which means "The Lion" in Albanian, is an independent singer, songwriter, composer and music producer based in Sweden originating from Kosovo. Luani. is the name that symbolizes love with strength, power and dominance which is also the result of his upbringing as a child in various foster homes and families. Through his music you hear not only a reflection of his upbringing but also situations and experiences in the present which he tells through his strong silky voice with melancholic melodies and lyrics on his simple but well-produced instrumentals. Luani.'s style would be somewhere within Pop and R&B. "Mirror / Mirror" is the first single that Luani. releases today, February 15. The song is about a relationship between Luani. and a girl whereupon the girl does not understand her weaknesses and instead projects her challenges on him without checking herself in the mirror. Luani. wrote the song to inspire other people who are in a similar situation to stand up for themselves, to not let them be pushed down by negativity but instead learn to love themselves even more through self-empowerment. Wow! There are some really interesting elements going on in this single. We can hear some current R&B artist that have similar sounds but there is definitely a sound all his own here. The pop/electric beat makes this song one that you can easily catch within a Top 50’s night club. We love how diverse his vocal range is and there was a pitch he hit that just sent this track over the top in the best way possible! We can hear the issues that carried on within the relationship in the lyric choices. There is a vent session here but also something very self-empowering saying you do not have to deal with this and you can make it out! Listen to "Mirror/Mirror" here, and connect with Luani. using the links below! Instagram Facebook Youtube #BuzzMusic

This Swedish indie rock piece of work called Mambo has come out with bright but driving release called “Flora,” and it’s breezy. Like on songs such as “Laughing Gas” and “Here Comes the Circus,” there’s a delightful warmth co-mingling with rainy day guitars. Cymbals are gentle, while kicks aren’t too obnoxious. The lyrics are thoughtful, though not in an austere way. This is ideal for people who love the denim jacket aisle, fancy a cropped haircut and enjoy a cheeky Sauv Blanc from time to time. With “Flora,” mambo extends the range of their indie to more pop-rock ballad territory. It’s more immediate, more arresting, more crisp, and more inviting than your average alt-musician fare. I mean, it’s still quite fish n’ chips at the pub. It starts out slowly in the background and easily creeps into your heart. And why are there so many talented Nords just killing it these days, anyways? What’s that about? We're not trying to make some grand statement about how America needs to adopt Scandinavian-style healthcare, which is a fact. I’m just saying that if Mambo keeps it up they could find themselves playing innebandy (floor ball) on a team with fellow Swedes Max Martin (who produced The Weeknd and the Backstreet Boys) and Ludwig Göransson (Black Panther soundtrack, “This is America”) down in LA’s WeHo — because that’s also a thing. Mambo isn’t afraid to channel dark emotions, including the lies we’re fed about reality. But they push people towards inspiration and curiosity. They’re a relatively new outfit, having only written their first song on Christmas Day 2017. It will be interesting to see how their melodies and independent energy progresses. Listen to "Flora" here, and connect with Mambo using the links below! Instagram Facebook Youtube #BuzzMusic

I have to say I’m glad this is what pop has finally come to. It takes the best sheen leftover from the 80s and repackages it in an eco-friendly mindset with vaguely prosperous enthusiasm. There’s this synthetic warmth, a trendy approach to music with broad appeal. The drums come in and it’s super in your face, but still well-balanced like a cappuccino with a cute design. As we move from lyrics crying, “I’m surrounded and I can’t move” to, “I know I’m troubled,” we have an admission of the struggle. But there’s a redemptive quality to the song, reaching towards Ariana, via mall music briskness. We’re super Weeknd-esque on the pre-chorus, though a little less so on the refrain. It seems there some hidden Rise Against in there somewhere, although it’s muted by exceptional production. I want to listen to this after a workout that almost defeated me. We want to listen to this after we give all our money to the bank to cover a debt so we can start fresh. We want to listen to this after a fight with a loved one, when we finally can admit our mistakes to ourselves. Listen to "Troubled" here, and learn more about 4 Minutes Later in our interview below! Hey guys! Can you tell us a bit about 4 Minutes Later! The whole purpose of 4 Minutes Later is to show the power of togetherness, to show what can be accomplished when people band together. The music industry is so focused on image and popularity it has become less about the music which to us makes no sense. 4ML wants to let the music speak for it self and make the music we love, not being bound to one specific genre. It has only been a year since we first conceptualized 4ML and we are about to release our third single to the world's best fans, we have worked with incredible song writers and producers and we are only getting started. 4ML is not just a band it is the fans that support us, one big family. 4ML is whatever you need it to be whenever you need it. What is your favorite time to listen to this song? It's a song best suited to sadness. We like to listen to "Troubled" when we are sad or going through a difficult time. It reminds us we are not alone and that we are all in this together. The bridge is a very powerful moment, there is no real words being sung but it is a come together moment and it really shows the power of music. What's it like to trend on Twitter in multiple countries? It's a pretty crazy feeling... A pipe dream going global there really isn't words for something like that other than surreal. We have the #laters to thank for that! The ones who right from the beginning hyped us up shared our content and just connected with us. We love connecting and talking with our fans it is what makes this crazy ride worthwhile. We really cant thank our fans enough for all they do! What does success mean to you? Success means something different to everyone, in our minds we have already been so successful but that doesn't mean we will settle. We are going to continue to push to be more and more successful. The reason we love music so much is the ability to connect with people, music is the most universal form of communication in the world and that is incredible. Music can be an escape for some people, bring back memories for others or make good times better. To be able to create music that can make people feel any of those emotions is an outlet for us to express ourselves and connect with people! That is why it is important for us to make music we want to make, without being tied to a style or genre. It's almost like here it is, here is music we made, it captured how we were feeling in a certain moment. We are making music that we love and is genuine, something that may not be possible sticking to the traditional formats of genre and not because we want to but because we have to its in our blood. It stems from our experiences and our life, if it isn't genuine it isn't worth doing. That's why there is such a difference from This is London to CYFMB to Troubled. So I guess success means doing what we love for no one else but ourselves and yet getting to share that with as many people and connect it with as many people as possible. What do you guys think of the vegan lifestyle, honestly? Honestly we think it is great! Although none of us are vegan (yet) we do have a member who is vegetarian and we also have family members who are vegan. We think the important thing is that if you know someone who is vegan you support them. Whether their choice for being vegan is due to their own personal health, the better treatment of animals, to lessen the impact humans have on the environment or any combination of those their decision is coming from a place of good intentions and for the betterment of their own lives and the ones around them. How can we as people not be more supportive of something so positive and powerful like that!? We are not saying being Vegan or vegetarian is for everyone and would never try to push our views on someone,the important part is being supportive of one another as humans and a drive to be better! What's this song really about? Troubled is a really personal song for us and what it is about is not nearly as important as what it means to the listener. It's meant to be a song for fighters, someone who is going through something difficult, to let them know they are not alone. We chose to really connect this song with mental health and the importance of ending the stigma that surrounds talking about mental health, however it could be a break up, a break down, an abusive relationship, absolutely anything. The important thing is we are all humans we all go through difficult things there is no need to go through it alone we need to look out for one another more genuinely. What's next for you through 2019? Well we don't know for sure but we just buckled our seat belts and you should buckle yours because we know whatever is in store it is going to be an absolutely wild ride, and we can't wait to share more of what we have been working on. Connect with 4 Minutes Later: Instagram Twitter Spotify #BuzzMusic

Originally an athlete, Luke Klingensmith found his calling for music after fracturing his back. Joining his sister Kelsey K. in the music industry, Luke now writes,records and produces his own music in his private studio in Nashville,Tennessee. “24/7” is one of Luke’s songs and it is a classic country song with wonderful vocals. Greeting the listener with an upbeat guitar rift the listeners are encapsulated with a modern country melody oding to Nashville and its musicians. The sound is bright and cheery which also applies to Luke’s vocals. Klingensmith’s production quality is also evident and the song is radio ready. The chorus is very catchy and is easily embedded in the listeners head. In addition to this, dynamics and overall composition of the song has a very natural flow to it . The lyrics are well written and allows a relatability for the listener. As a whole, Luke’s ability to create music is up to par and will surely bring him success and eager listeners.Luke Klingensmith is definitely a talented individual, and was clearly in fate’s hands when coming to the conclusion of creating music. When the odds seem against you, sometimes it opens new doors and success, and this would be the case for Luke Klingensmith. Listen to "24/7" here, and learn more about Luke in our interview below! How did you know that music was the career you wanted pursue? Well this is a story that I tell quite often, and it all started when I got my first guitar from Sam’s Club with birthday money that I received. I can’t remember how old I was, maybe 10-12 years old, and I loved playing that Fender “Starcaster” in my basement bedroom. However, I was a pretty good athlete and sports took up most of my time. Then, during my Junior year of High School football I broke my leg on the opening kickoff of the second game, and my season was over. So, the first thing I did was grab my sister’s spare acoustic guitar and taught myself how to sing and play. Then the leg healed and I was on the mat for wrestling season that winter. The following year was my senior year, and I had plans to play college football and become a Doctor. I always loved music, but that dream just didn’t seem realistic living in my small Iowa town. Then towards the end of my senior football season I got terrible back pain. I played through it all the way into the first match of the wrestling season until I could barely walk off the mat. That week I found out my back was fractured in four places and my football days were over. I was crushed at first, but on the way home from the Doctor’s office I got kind of excited because I knew right then that I was going to make music the rest of my life. What do you hope your listeners get out of your music? I hope that my listeners always take away a “real life” positive message from my songs. That might be pretty basic, but I try to keep everything positive simply because I believe that’s what people need to hear more of. I even wrote a song called “Sad Songs” that is about how I don’t like singing sad songs. I’d rather write about why a breakup was a good thing, than how badly it hurt. I write a lot about love not only because I just got engaged, but because it is such a positive thing. It is a gift from God, the opposite of loneliness, and one of the most positive feelings that we feel as human beings. Throughout my social media and music I always try to be uplifting and inspire other’s to chase dreams, be the best version of themselves, and love like crazy. Can you share same plans for future endeavors of your music? I just graduated from MTSU with a degree in Audio Production, and I am currently working on my music more than I ever have. I’m writing and recording demos every day, so there will definitely be more releases, and there will be updates on social media as I move further into my career. I will also be playing shows in the Nashville area so stay tuned on my social media for those. What is one thing that you think makes you stand out from other artists/musicians? The first thing that comes to mind is I have a pretty unique voice and overall sound. I’ve been told many times that the music I’m making is unique, and that I don’t really sound like anyone else. Another thing is the fact that I’m writing about exactly what is going on in my life. The more songs that I release the more you will see it, but when I’m writing I never step outside the boundaries of who I am, even when writing with the super talented writers in Nashville. I just won’t sing anything that isn’t me. The last thing that makes me stand out from an appearance standpoint is my fitness image. I don’t mean to be arrogant or conceited because there’s plenty of guys out there with much better physiques than me, but I love working out and I tend to stand out with my “fit-musician” image. I’m actually an ACE certified personal trainer, and I love giving people fitness advice on Instagram. I started lifting weights with my dad and older brother before school in 5th grade and I’ve just never stopped. Like music, it’s something that I will never let go of and it’s just part of who I am. What was your process in writing 24/7 and is it the same for your other songs that you write? For “24/7” I was just playing my guitar for fun and when I found a cool chord progression the words just started flowing. I was in the middle of the season of my life where I was falling hard for my beautiful fiancé (Alyssa), and I was just thinking about how she drives me crazy in the happiest and most exciting way (not the annoying kind of “drive me crazy”). Then the first positive and fun thing that came to mind about driving something crazy was a fast car, and the line “she drives me crazy like a fast car, adrenaline flowing straight to the heart” was born. I wrote the first verse, recorded it into my iPhone, and let it sit for a while. I loved the verse, but I wanted to test it out on Alyssa. So I started singing it while she was in the other room, and when I stopped she came walking in and said “who’s song is that? I like it, “ and I said, “it’s yours.” So, after the first verse passed the girlfriend test I took it to my sister Kelsey Klingensmith, also known as Haven, and we wrote the rest of the song out on the trampoline in the back yard. Kelsey is an amazing writer for Demolition Music Publishing in Nashville, and it’s pretty awesome to be able to write some amazing songs with a sibling of mine. After the song was written I produced a demo at my house, and then took it to my friend Bryce Caine to do a final mix. After that I sent it off to get mastered and now it’s out on the internet for everyone to hear. I will say that I have used this same approach to songwriting where I just write a random verse and then bring it into a co-write, but it’s definitely not the only way I write. I also love to take time out of my day to just sit down with my songwriting idea notebook and write down hooks. I start buy writing down anything and everything that comes to mind, and then when I read it back I usually find a couple of good hooks for a song. Then I take that idea and write up to the hook. I also write to tracks that I produce, come up with something totally new in co- writes, start with melodies, start with poetry, and other things. There’s really no right or wrong way to do it as long as you end up with a good song. Connect with Luke Klingensmith: Instagram Facebook Youtube #BuzzMusic