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A few months ago, we were lucky enough to get a glimpse at the title track off FireBug’s highly awaited album, “No Return.” Now, we finally have the full package at our fingertips. FireBug’s full-length album brings forth an incredible fusion of Pshcydelia, Rock, Blues, and even a bit of Folk sprinkled in there, and we can’t wait to show you all it has to offer. Joshua Tree recording artist FireBug has made its mark on listeners around the globe through its countless performances at various music festivals and venues, some of which include SXSW, CMJ, French Quarter Festival New Orleans, and many others. Written by members Juliette Tworsey and Jules Shaprio, FireBug recorded their full-length album “No Return” with the help of recording engineer Charlie Stavish at The Clocktower Recorders in Joshua Tree. Now, we’ll take a deeper look at this standout project by FireBig. Kicking off the start of the album, we have the title track, “No Return,” a song we already know and love. “No Return” blends Classic and Psychedelic Rock aspects, reminiscent of bands like Led Zeppelin and Gretta Van Fleet. “No Return” is a slow build into a beautifully full-bodied Rock experience. Moving on to track two, “Trail That Never Ends (Celestial Traveler),” we are met with an intimate acoustic guitar line and Tworsey’s captivating vocals. Intricate acoustic guitar patterns backup Tworsey’s vocals beautifully. This track evokes a soothing, trance-like feeling until it picks up in the last quarter of the song with heavy guitar and drums that drive momentum forward to close out the track. This powerful instrumental ending is unsuspecting yet incredible. Track three brings us to “Moment of Joy,” a more laid-back, blues-inspired song. Soulful guitar and bass introduce the track, while groovy, sultry vocals immerse the listener in a full-bodied, relaxed experience. Up next, we have “Change,” another Blues/Rock-infused song we can’t get enough of. We are lulled by a melodic piano, as guitar, bass, and drums drive the backing of the track. Passionate guitar and piano solos flutter in and out of the scene as Tworsey’s consistently outstanding vocals steal the show. Moving on to the fifth track, “Only the Lucky,” listeners are met with intimate acoustic guitar reminiscent of Classic Rock tracks we know and love. They open the track with powerful, soulful vocals, and we are immediately hooked on every word. This vocal and guitar-driven track make its mark, creating a powerful yet intimate statement. Next up, we have “Down,” the sixth track off the album. This track feels smooth and soulful, with a prominent bass groove and relaxed kit as the backbone of the song. Once again, FireBug infuses their classic elements of rock and blues guitar throughout the track, and we are eating it right up. We also can’t forget about the impressive keys solo coming in at the end, filling in the gaps as Tworsey passionately sings out the title of the track multiple times as we approach the ending. Finally, we reach “St. Elmo’s Fire,” the closing track to the album. Tworsey opens with the lines: “Oh here comes the rain, oh outside my door Oh, when it rains, yes, it rains Oh, it pours” The overall feel of this track and its lyrics create a perfectly intimate, peaceful, and calm atmosphere for the listener. An intriguing guitar line continuously riffs throughout the song back alongside a piano as Tworsey’s vocals scatter around the soundscape, beautifully closing out the track and project as a whole. All in all, FireBug’s “No Return” is a fully-immersive experience that is well worth setting aside a chunk of your day to sit and listen through from top to bottom. They prove their extreme talent as individual musicians and cohesion as a group, with consistently captivating vocals and instrumental sections that are the driving force of this album. FireBug demonstrates extreme diversity and expertise in their craft throughout “No Return,” as they effortlessly fuse together nostalgic aspects of nostalgic genres Pscedilia, Rock, Blues, and Folk. Go and show some love to FireBug and their standout album, “No Return,” today. We are so happy to have you here, this time around, celebrating the release of your full-length album, "No Return." Putting out a large-scale project like this is a huge accomplishment. What does it feel like to finally have this full-length project out in the world? Juliette: Hello! Thank you so much, BuzzMusic! We are happy to be here. It feels good to have accomplished a body of work that we can say that we're proud of. We poured everything that we've got into getting these songs recorded so that we can share them with the world. Jules: We had so much fun making this record! We produced it ourselves (The Two Jays), so there is that personal touch added to the vibe/flow of the album. We also explored more musical territory and experimented a bit more than we have on previous recordings. We'd love to know a bit more of the backstory behind FireBug and how it was formed? Juliette: FireBug came about as a result of Jules and I were meeting in our hometown of Chicago. We were both seeking out opportunities to either join or form a band. After hanging out and jamming out on a song idea, we decided to form a band, with the two of us being the core. Jules: We formed our band in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. We lived in a loft just off of Ashland and Division, where we rehearsed a few times a week. We have lived in L.A. and also, most recently, in New Orleans. We moved to Joshua Tree in the Fall of 2017 and fell in love with our surroundings and the Hi-Dez life! What did the writing and recording process look like creating the album? What was it like collaborating with Charlie Stavish to record the project? Juliette: The process involved using a multi-tiered approach. The first stage was the inception period, during which the idea(s) came to life, usually at home while rehearsing or taking a break from rehearsing known songs to allow the creative process to take over. This was the time to not think about playing anything specific too deeply. The intent was just to play whatever resulted from the thought processes and meanderings of that particular moment. There is quite a bit of thrown-away material when going about things this way, but it feels natural and intuitive when you finally stumble on what feels like a keeper idea. Then we'd often try new songs out when performing live as a duo. This was the second stage when things would begin to come together a bit more. After tinkering around with what we felt were the strongest songs, we had to rearrange some of them to better fit the context of the full band. The final stage was getting everyone together to go into the studio to work with engineer Charlie Stavish. Working with Charlie was a great experience. He is a phenomenal engineer with a laser focus and a great set of ears. He really knows how to capture the essence of a band in a live setting. There is enough separation to hear all of the instruments so that each can sit in their own respective space. He captured the vocals really well also. He understands how to capture vocals really well, and you will be able to hear that on this album. Jules: Go in with a plan and come out with a great record :) We were so fortunate to work with Charlie Stavish up here in Joshua Tree. He is a very talented recording engineer, super focused, always open to experimenting, etc. I learned so much and had a great time working in his studio (The ClockTower Recorders). Did you face any challenges or setbacks throughout the writing or recording experience? Juliette: Time and money are always issue. Getting everyone's schedules together was a process, as was traveling back and forth to L.A. from the desert to rehearse. We had a few scary car issues/incidents on the road while commuting, but thankfully we are OK and in one piece. Jules: Rehearsing with the band in L.A. and recording in Joshua Tree during Covid lockdowns, etc.. was a balancing act, but we made it work! What sort of overall listening experience did you want to give your audience with your album "No Return"? Do you have a takeaway message you'd like to send out to your fans? Juliette and Jules: We hope that our fans can be transported to a place that can serve as a temporary refuge away from the many distractions that we face daily in the modern world. The constant onslaught of information so often keeps us from living in the moment where we are now. The world is (always) moving fast, and it somehow (perception-wise) seems to be moving even faster as time goes on. Hopefully, this record slows time down a bit for our listeners just enough to notice those transient moments that so often get overlooked in our quest to get to wherever it is that we're going. Ultimately, we hope that people get as much out of these songs as we did while creating them. What's next for you? Juliette and Jules: Rehearsing to become better musicians, coming up with more new ideas, getting our music out there to the world, and continuing the process for as long as we can. firebugmusic.com instagram.com/firebugmusic

Grabbing our attention from Toronto to the West Coast is a new and eclectic duo, Evil Tongues, with their heavily conceptual and chilling debut single, "Fine." Comprising Jennifer Di and Mike Allain, Evil Tongues worked together as professionals in the Toronto music scene while bonding over their shared eclectic range of musical tastes. Now taking the stage with a gritty cinematic sound, soaring anthemic melodies, and incredibly personal lyrics, we're sure anyone can take something away from such a relatable and wildly talented pair. Recently releasing their debut single, "Fine," Di opened up about writing the song amid the early days of the pandemic in 2020. For her, the song is "specifically about the music industry coming to a complete standstill," Di explains, adding that watching the career she's built and sacrificed everything for come to a halt was debilitating. In fact, she wrote the song's hook "on a beautiful sunny day, from the depths of depression on my living room floor." The new "Fine" track kicks off with a mysterious and chilling electronic arrangement that quickly takes off into this darkly cinematic and energetic electro-pop soundscape. As Di's warm and clear vocals flow through our speakers, she begins expanding on those life-changing moments that swept the world like a tidal wave. The song's hook totally emits this early Avril Lavigne energy and emotion, but with Allain's deep 80s-like electronic production and glistening synth use. We honestly can't get enough of Di's relatable lyrics; she perfectly puts all of those dynamic emotions into one cohesive storyline that's bound to chill you to the bone. Is everything really "Fine"? Tune in and find out with help from Evil Tongues' cathartic debut single, now available on all streaming platforms. Website Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

Dorset singer-songwriter Emma Gale recently released her beautifully crafted self-titled debut album. The Americana record is both nostalgic and hopeful, with a mixture of upbeat tracks and slowed-down ballads. With Peter Kirkbride on ukulele, Chris Pepper on bass, keyboards, percussion, guitar, backing vocals, drums, electric guitar, Melvin Duffy on pedal steel, Nik Newark on piano, Tanya Brittain on accordion, Angus Lyon on piano, and Robbie Mcintosh on electric guitars and mandolin. The record - also produced by Boo Hewerdine - was recorded at Chris Pepper's Saltwell Studio in Cambridgeshire and Emma Gale's home studio. Chris mixed the record, and Emma collaborated with many co-writers from the UK and US on some tracks. Emma is a lyricist above all else and proves it with her outstanding storytelling throughout her album. A truthful, observational style is at the center of her approach to writing, as she takes us through a reflective journey of love, loss, hope, conflict, romance, and much more. "Let's see what the earth has to say" is the first song and the first single off of the album, which became a viral hit! The song is extremely lyrically stimulating. It touches on the topic and conflict of desiring material things and "how much changes in one day." Even though Emma introduces deep lyrics, the ukulele in the song gives it a very bright mood which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The second song, "She'll never be me," is one of the album's most relatable and emotional songs. Emma sings, "The music that we played set us free. She must sing all the songs I used to sing like joleyne". The song makes us reminisce on our loves and heartbreaks. The production breathes an air of sadness and depth. The instrumental melodies are soul-grabbing as we bob our heads or find a partner to slow dance with to this stunning piece of music. The third song, "Showbiz," picks up the pace right away, accompanied by an edgier tone than the two previous tracks. Emma's vocals give off a mysterious touch. She sings "Show business, show business," which sounds a bit straight out of a movie scene. However, it's catchy and upbeat with a country-infused sound. Emma says, "On the surface, Showbiz is about celebrity love, but I think it goes deeper. It touches on all of our lives in the way that we live them these days - we tend to spend a lot of time on social media, only showing people what we want to show. So 'she' in the song could be me, it could be you… we're all slightly guilty of only showing the highlight reel of our lives." Track four, "Tonight the night," slows back down, making us feel like we were sitting up in the mountains watching the snowfall or by the fireplace in a cabin. Again, the patient and lovely chords relax our senses as we get lost as she sings, "scattering memories all over our bed, love letters that no longer make any sense" and "im leaving this all behind. I promise it's for the last time" insinuates that the relationship has been toxic, or that she's been heartbroken again and again, but that she has finally gathered the will to move up and move on. For the 5th song, "Love got the better of me," Emma is accompanied by acclaimed and award-winning songwriter and composer Dan Whitehouse. The song opens up with beautiful warm guitar riffs and a dreamy array of chords in the background of the track, giving the song a very soulful ambiance. It's a sweet and upbeat track about falling for someone. "I used to worry I'd be waiting here forever, then love got the better of me." It's a hopeful tale in song form. The sixth track, "Go As I Am," has one of the album's strongest lines: "don't bother giving the mirror a second glance. I think I'll just go as I am." The accordion on the song gives it a classic feeling and a traveling feeling, as though we're on a train looking out the window. Again, Emma's vocals are soothing and compliment the production perfectly. The 7th song, "Sorry," might be the most cinematic song on the album. It reminds us of something that perhaps Phill Collins would produce. It has a big motion picture sound. The drums are perfectly executed. The strings are heavenly, and the overall production is strong and heartfelt—a timeless piece, nostalgic of childhood. The 8th song, "Meet You By the Bridge," is a beautiful Ballad. The song can have various meanings. To us, it could be touching on the subject of suicide or even about taking a leap of faith. It's a very intriguing piece that can easily trigger different scenes and feelings out of different people. It's a nice transitional piece that goes into the next song, "Goodbye," which can perhaps continue the love story. "Goodbye "is a classic tune. It's filled with regret, memories, and desires. Its arrangement switches up, giving the song lots of energy. Lines like "The world inside my mind is screaming" and "my dreams scream reality" display Emma's conflicted emotions and not being able to come to terms with the fact that she never got to say Goodbye as she wished to. The last song, "Enjoy Life While You Can," is a mellow track carrying the message that we should live life to the fullest and appreciate the small things. Emma has one of our favorite vocal performances on this dreamy song. She flows seamlessly and naturally alongside the pluck of warm guitar strings that make us feel like we are dancing in an open field. The song captures being free and closes the album on a very sweet and heartfelt note. Comforting, very much like a poetic lullaby. Congratulations on your new album! We adore the heart and soul put into each one of these magnificent songs. Do you have a favorite song on the album, and if yes, why is that one your favorite? Oh, that is such a difficult question to answer. I guess every song I have written is a favorite in its own way, and they all mean something to me. Let's See What The Earth Has to Say was the song that I wrote about the uncertainty about the lockdown, and if it wasn't for that song, then I probably wouldn't be promoting my album as much as I am now. Showbiz is the song that I have just released and is an observational song about celebrity obsession and have so many fond memories of making the video. Enjoy Life While You Can has a really important message, and I love the vibe of the song, Meet You By the Bridge means so much to me personally. Goodbye was one of the first songs that I wrote for the album, along with Go As I Am and Tonight's The Night. I really love the song Love Got the Better of Me because it's a duet, and I love the way that my and Dan Whitehouse's voices sound together. Sorry is a song that I wrote in Nashville and had quite a personal meaning, and She'll Never Be Me was written about the experience of leaving a band. All of them have some kind of fondness. Although I must say, I do have a new song which is the song I am listening to most of all at the moment. I won't tell you much about that now, but it's a really lovely song, and so I do wonder if that is my current favorite. We are in Love with your ballad "Meet You By The Bridge." Can you please break down the meaning and story behind this song? What inspired you to create it? Ahh, so Meet you By the Bridge means a lot to me, and I wrote and released it as a charity single for the Doodle Trust in the UK. I became linked with the Doodle Trust when I fostered two Labradoodles, Oscar and Lily, over Christmas 2011. I only had the intention to look after them over Christmas, but I ended up adopting them both, and they stayed with me for the rest of their lives. I started writing Meet You By the Bridge when Oscar was diagnosed with lymphoma in about 2014. Unfortunately,, we lost him shortly afterward. I finished and recorded the song when I knew Lily was coming to the end of her life in August 2020. Meet You By The Bridge describes the hardest decision you ever have to make for your pet. Meet You By The Bridge is about letting your pet go to that place called Rainbow Bridge, where they will wait for the very special person they have left behind. I wanted to make it emotional and relatable and to resonate with owners who were having to make that really hard but important decision about when to say goodbye to their pet. I also wanted to be able to deal with the feelings that I was feeling at that particular time, and writing the song definitely helped me to do that. Most of it was written with tears in my eyes and a tissue in hand. I definitely achieved the emotion, and I know lots of people have told me that it has helped them. The song is accompanied by a cute video and has Lily and our new dog Clara in it. After listening to the album, we couldn't help but feel as though we had attended a concert at Woodstock! The album is beyond refreshing! We are so curious to know who some of your biggest musical inspirations are? Wow, that's an amazing compliment. Thank you. So I have come to songwriting a little later than most people, and so I have listened to a lot of music over the years. My parents brought me up on a diet of Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Lynard Skynard. I listened to Michael Jackson and Motown in my informative years. I do love lots of different types of music, but my influences have to be Gilbert O'Sullivan, who I listened to when I was five and learned all of his songs. Sheryl Crow was a major influence when I was in a covers band in my 20s and 30s, and I used to love singing her songs. Suzanne Vega is one of my favorite acoustic artists, and I have seen her many times and have covered her songs. I love artists like Brandi Carlile, Alison Krauss, Pink, and Lady Gaga (recent years), and I am just starting to listen to Kirsty MacColl, and many people have said that my songs remind me them of her. You've captured so many unique experiences within these songs. What advice do you have for upcoming songwriters who are struggling to tell their truth? To do exactly that. Tell the truth and be authentic. When I first started writing songs, I think I was trying too hard. The songs that seem to be working for me now are the ones that are simple, do not try to be too poetic or clever, and just really say it how it is. It's really good to focus right in on one idea and write about that, rather like a scene from a movie. You could actually make a whole album over a scenario like a breakup, so it's about really focussing on the emotion of a single moment. I also think it's a good idea to look at things to write about outside of Love. Yes, of course, I have written love songs and breakup songs, and I think that's where songwriters tend to draw a lot of inspiration. Funnily enough, I am a member of an online community, and I love their strapline, which is 'The best thing to happen to the songwriter since the broken heart.' That said, I think there are so many other subjects to write about. Also, working with other people is key. Co-writing is my favorite thing to do, and you will always write a better song. What's next for you? I am working with a publisher in the US and writing songs for film and TV. I am also writing songs for pitching for other artists and looking to write with other songwriters. Although I have released my debut album, I never really had the intention to promote myself as an artist. I call myself an accidental indie artist because the dream was to be a professional songwriter writing pop songs working with other people. But I now have another few songs for my artist project in the pipeline, which I will release later this year, and I am just starting to rehearse with a band. We are hoping to do some smaller festivals. I am also doing a Ph.D. in songwriting at Birmingham City University and engaging with lots of songwriters in the online community across Europe and the US. I recently had a radio interview when I said, 'I am a songwriter.' That made me feel so good. I am really enjoying myself and most of all having fun. instagram.com/emmgale twitter.com/emmagale

Los Angeles-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, and veteran touring musician Micheal Fordays released his heated and thrilling new single entitled "Where The Wild Horses Run." From the alternative underground, Micheal Fordays learned his chops from vast experiences like playing with ultra-experimental 'Mind Over Four,' alongside Mike Jensen, his residency as a guitarist with KMFDM, where he appeared in the video for 'Juke Joint Jezebel,' and the documentary 'Beat by Beat.' The Les Paul wielding guitarist never fails to tear up the ground beneath him and turn heads. Micheal Fordays' recently released his fiery new single, "Where The Wilded Horses Run," the first lead single off his forthcoming album, 'Faces, Voices and Souls.' The song perfectly showcases Fordays' skilled guitar arrangements while also demonstrating his warm vocals and conceptual lyricism that sings of the free spirits roaming in the sun where the wild horses run, sending their prayers down the mountains towards the people of earth. Expanding on "Where The Wild Horses Run," the song opens with Micheal Fordays' layered guitar arrangements that blaze our speakers with a solid and mighty riff. Then, as he begins singing of the precious tribes in the mountain tops who shine their holy light on the rest of the world, he honors such sacred rituals with his beaming and brilliant guitar work. This song has a gritty and crunchy edge but perfectly contrasts with a feel-good alternative tone on the hook that leaves us moving and grooving to every beat. We're definitely in for a treat if Micheal Fordays' forthcoming album is anything like this single. Feast your ears on the broad and exciting sounds of Micheal Fordays' latest single, "Where The Wild Horses Run," now available on all digital streaming platforms. We admire the skilled and complex creations you've delivered in your new single, "Where The Wild Horses Run." Did anything inspire you to create this conceptual tune? This song came to me over time. I had the lyric “All the work to be gathered in the fields” which means, “all the hard work you’ve been doing is finally paying off, time to reap the benefits. ”It’s a lyric that’s been haunting me for a long time. In B, I had this guitar phrase with a drone that was, to my ear ethereal, maybe dream-like. A simple repetitive movement. I put some notes over that phrase that I could play while keeping the motion of the phrase, just four notes that created a movement, and I started singing that lyric. Soon I had the verse, and another verse, and then a big chorus came out that I tried to voice in a different way than predictable “power chords”. What was your creative process like forming the intricate guitar arrangements for "Where The Wild Horses Run?" Do you have a particular method, or just let things flow naturally? What was your creative process like when forming the intricate guitar arrangement for “Where The Wild Horses Run”? Do you have a particular method, or just let things flow naturally? I had what felt like a solid song arrangement that I would play and sing repeatedly and flow very naturally. So when I decided to work with Dave Klein (drummer for Agent Orange, Bomboras) I recorded an acoustic version and sent it to him to write a drum part. I used the same recording to write the bass line and the electric guitar parts, at home at night with the song playing on my phone, jamming with an unamplified bass and electric guitar. We used the original acoustic recording as a guide when we recorded the drums and bass. When I took home the rough mix and listened to the backing tracks I was inspired to write the fuzz lead guitar parts by jamming with the basic track. 1st the intro/outro with a Thirdman Bumble Buzz pedal and later the verses with a Beetronics OctaHive guitar pedal. Could you enlighten us on what sort of scene you wanted to set with your conceptual lyrics in "Where The Wild Horses Run?" What did you want to make the listener think and feel? Could you enlighten us on what sort of scene you wanted to set with your conceptual lyrics in “Where The Wild Horses Run?" What did you want the listener to think and feel? I could see this scene with all the tribes of humanity in their various stages of ideas and beliefs coming together to celebrate life. And I wanted to illustrate that despite our differences, “The people of the Sun”, “The people of the Stones” ( which I pictured in an ancient ceremonial dance around the perimeter of Stonehenge) we want/do the same basic thing. (They send their prayer down the mountain) They meet “at the mountains request” or nature’s request for the good of Earth and mankind, for peace. How does "Where The Wild Horses Run" relate to your upcoming fourth album? How does the single prepare us for what's to come? How does “Where The Wild Horses Run” relate to your upcoming fourth album? How does the single prepare us for what’s to come? The songs for this record and all my releases were written on an acoustic guitar. When I studied music in school the professor would say, “If your song doesn’t work with one instrument and a vocal then you have nothing” which I’ve stuck with and believe in. I started with the acoustic basic structure on this record and enhanced it with bass and electric guitars. It’s the first solo record in a while that I’ve decided to play all the bass and guitar parts. My musical background is rock, but my writing style isn’t influenced by anything rock guitar-heavy, with no cliche themes or styles. I play what I would like to hear, powerful music in a well-formed melodic format. I’m bored easily by “straight-ahead power chords” and always aim for something innovative, a different way to rock the parts. So ultimately this new record “Faces, Voices and Souls” is a set of, hopefully, a novel approach to guitar voicing and song arrangement that has contemporary lyrical themes influenced by what’s been happening during these crazy times. Instagram Facebook

From the Philippines to Toronto, versatile recording artist and sweet singer-songwriter Renz Azores melt our hearts with his passionate new music video for "A Day Without A Night." After moving to Toronto in 2016, Renz Azores went full-throttle on his music career and never looked back. With a variety of heartfelt releases alongside renowned artists and producers, listeners will definitely enjoy Renz Azores's versatile alternative rock, r&b, and slowcore sound. Cracking open our hearts is Renz Azores's latest music video for his lush and dynamic single, "A Day Without A Night." The song itself offers a sweet modern ballad that sings of two lovers falling in love with each other more as each day passes. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Calvin Hartwick, let's dive into the surreal sensations of Azores's picturesque music video. Looking at the video for "A Day Without A Night," the journey begins with innocent scenes of Azores and his female counterpart Lily Meng enjoying each other's company while strolling into a café, holding each other's hands and making it clear they're in for the long haul. Other similar scenes tug on our heartstrings when the couple galavants through a sunflower field and relishes the warmth of nature and young love. From playful car rides to walks on the beach, both Renz Azores and Lily Meng showcase the beauty and purity of true love perfectly. Towards the video's end, the song ramps up the energy and alt-rock instrumentals to capture the stimulating emotions we feel when swooned by someone who only wants what's best for us. Experience the essence of true love through Renz Azores's passionate and chilling music video for "A Day Without A Night," now available to watch on YouTube. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Renz Azores. Our hearts have truly melted after watching your passionate music video for "A Day Without A Night." When did you begin feeling inspired to write the song itself? Thank you for having me. BuzzMusic, I am very grateful to have this interview with you! I started writing this song when I asked someone like, "What is a good title for a song?" and then she suggested a lot! One of them was a title called "Can I have a day with you?" (Which became the first official verse of the song), then I started singing some melodies within that sentence. I felt inspired to continue writing on it, and soon after, I sang "A Day Without a Night," which hooked me up instantly! It has a deep meaning that is connected to the first verse. For me, "ADWAN" means an unending day that can be translated to forever, and if you connect it with the lyrics "Can I have a day with you?" and "A Day would be enough," it actually means "Can I have forever with you?" and "Forever would be enough." Speaking on your heartfelt lyrical content in "A Day Without A Night," was it easy to write your passionate and vulnerable words? What was that process like? It wasn't easy writing this song. I was stuck for a month just trying to make a good bridge, and then I thought about wanting to escape reality and began strumming my guitar as upbeat as possible, and then I started singing, "Run free, everything's alright. Hold me, a day without a night." Little did I know, I started tearing up, and I was like, "It was so beautifully made!" because it actually means that you are reassuring someone that they are already safe by your side forever. After that, I went to the studio, recorded the song, and everything just fit in perfectly! What was it like working alongside the female lead, Lily Meng, for the "A Day Without A Night" music video? How did she help bring your ideas to life? Lily is just phenomenal! Out of more than 50 candidates, we chose her for the role because I saw her potential. The moment we were on the set, she just made it lively, which was the thing that we needed the most! Everything felt natural, and it was so surreal that it was like we'd known each other for a very long time. She also contributed to the scenes in the music video, like the sunflower name scene, spinning transitions, and much more. Talking about beauty and brain, she has it all! What did you want the viewer to take away from such a passionate and touching music video like "A Day Without A Night?" I hope the viewer feels relaxed and safe from the anxiety of life. If you noticed the silk cloth that I put on from Lily, it signifies protection from the outside world, and in the end, we both shared it to create a world that only has a state of euphoria. I wish this inspired the viewers to appreciate and cherish every moment they have with their loved ones. What's next for you? If you saw the song cover of "Bullet Sun," there is something that I was holding, and if you also watched the music video of "ADWAN" closely, you will see the blue sapphire necklace on Lily! So, you know what that means? The hints from the previous songs are going to be the sequel for my next music. It will be called Blue Rose and will be coming this mid-August, so stay tuned! Thank you very much for having me BuzzMusic and the fans who read through here. Instagram

Canadian singer-songwriter and r&b/neo-soul recording artist Jananie lays it all on the line with her latest emotional and genuine single, "You Decide." Besides her successful music career, Jananie also prides herself in creating authentic cover art thanks to her experienced past as a visual artist. Her blissful tunes span genres like r&b, jazz, blues, folk, Caribbean, and neo-soul, which anyone will enjoy, especially when dissecting the Srilankan Tamil artist's heartfelt lyrical content. For Jananie, painting and music remain a gift and true form of therapy, which she utilizes in her latest single, "You Decide." The song's conceptual artwork offers a contemplative sketched Jananie with gears atop her mind, perhaps symbolizing the many lingering thoughts she has about a lover who doesn't treat her with the love and respect she deserves. Expanding on the single, "You Decide," the song opens with lush electric guitar strums and Jananie's soft vocals that set the harmonious and delicate tone. As the chilling and celestial r&b synths and effects begin raining down from above, a mid-tempo and crisp drum arrangement begins tapping through our speakers to liven the dense r&b groove. Listening to Jananie's skilled and angelic vocals, she emotionally expands on someone declining the genuine love she has to offer. We truly appreciate the relatable lyrical content within this piece, and Jananie's performance amplifies those emotions tenfold with her breathtakingly fluid vocals that dance through our speakers with clarity and composure. As she continues serenading us with her bright falsetto and tender chest voice, Jananie takes us to the outro with a bounty of reflection and emotion. Allow Jananie to help you realize your worth with her latest single, "You Decide," now available on all streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Jananie. We're genuinely enthralled by your delicate vocals and honest lyrics in your new single, "You Decide." What experiences and moments compelled you to write this brutally honest piece? I took all the concepts of a "shame tape," the rolling and ruminating internal dialogue of anxiety and shame which happens to a person who experiences the residual effects and repeated patterns of internal dysfunction due to important core relationships that have been broken. This song essentially describes the inner dysphoria and fight with one's most inner insecurities when losing a relationship with someone and realizing that they crave and long for reconciliation. However, this longing always leads to disappointment because once you try to meet that person halfway, they never show up. The trauma one incurs from these experiences has the tendency to create a looping and repetitive pattern in people's lives that have them existing in a mental Hell of insecurities and shame. Waiting for someone who will never show up is probably one of the most painful aspects of abandonment. I've had my own experiences with this in broken relationships and have often observed this phenomenon play out in the lives of others. Relationship traumas are common for many, and I felt inspired to write about them. Were you able to find a sense of clarity and release when writing your honest lyrics for "You Decide"? Was this a therapeutic experience? I think the song represents a place I've been in before, however not in anymore. I'd say it was therapeutic. Any kind of self-reflection usually is. Did you work alongside any producers when creating the surreal and transcendent production for "You Decide"? Why did you want the song to offer this dreamy and chilling edge? Josh Sahunta produced this song for me. He is a very multi-talented singer/songwriter and artist himself. The sound is meant to immerse the listener in a merry-go-round of looping dysphoria. Speaking on your artwork for "You Decide," is the image meant to represent your racing thoughts about a troubled relationship? The artwork is a self-portrait. The gears around my head coming apart represent the general fragility of the mind and its undoing when succumbing to the residual effects of scars incurred from unreconciled loss of any vital relationship. What's next for you? "You Decide" is one song out of a series, which will hopefully be a part of an EP. The cover art is also a growing piece where song releases that follow will have a continuation of the artistic imagery, which will reveal more of an overall narrative with each track. It's taken a long time for me to come out with my music, so I plan to make more and get out and do live performances as well! INSTAGRAM

Rosa Cesareo is making waves with her genre-blending, powerful releases, and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada, this 20-year old multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer has managed to cultivate bold and unique sound which can be heard on her latest hit, “Cruisin'." Rosa Cesareo draws inspiration from her real-life experience when tapping into her creative energy. She effortlessly gives off an attitude and style in her songs and performances that captivate audiences. Over the course of her musical journey so far, Cesareo has performed at a variety of events and venues in Las Vegas and Boston. She is currently studying at Berklee College of Music where she continues to hone her craft. We can’t wait to see what comes next from this rising talent. Now, let’s dive into her latest release, “Cruisin.’" Rosa Cesareo’s main instrument is the piano, and we are graced with a beautiful key-driven backing throughout “Cruisin’” that is met with intricate percussion to help drive the song forward. Cesareo’s vocals steal the show throughout the track, with a smooth yet powerful sultry tone. Her performance is dynamic, flowing through the song with a vocal prowess far beyond her years. She is unapologetic in her delivery, and we are hooked upon every word. Flawless runs and rich tones blend beautifully within the track, as Cesareo pulls us in with a confidence that is to die for. “Cruisin’” is packed to the brim with bold energy that makes you want to get up and dance, and we are loving every second of it. Go and show Rosa Cesareo some love on her latest killer track, “Cruisin,’” and keep an eye out for future 2022 releases from this rising star. We are so happy to have you here celebrating the release of your single, "Cruisin.'" Can you tell us a bit more about the inspiration behind this captivating track? Thanks so much for having me! I wrote "Cruisin'" when I was 18 years old. At this point in time, I was healing from some very toxic situations in my life; I'm not sure what exactly motivated me to sit and write this song, but I remember reflecting and feeling so many emotions at once. I like to use a lot of personification and tell a story with my lyrics. To me, "Cruisin'" is a story about vices, acceptance, letting go, and self-love. I was tired of being a punching bag and settling for old habits. I definitely tend to make light of difficult situations in my music with humor and adopt a type of alter-ego. For example, in the chorus, I acknowledge my recklessness and almost dare you to test me to see "how far I'll go." I just had a vision of that one person at a party getting way too messed up and ruining everything for everyone, and it was really funny to me. The post-chorus is the most serious part of the song, where I ignore everyone and everything and begin to discover myself. My favorite lyric has to be "I fell in love with myself in the moonlight." It really moves me. Your love and passion for music and performing are extremely apparent in your music. Do you remember where your love for music all began? Who were some of your biggest inspirations growing up? When I was a little girl, I'd put Gwen Stefani or Britney Spears on my Hello Kitty CD player and sing and dance all day. I didn't have any formal training, but singing made me happy, and so that's what I did. I'm grateful that I got into music because it has really shaped who I am and helped me in so many ways; now, I'm here in Boston studying at Berklee College of Music. It's a dream come true. My biggest inspiration growing up had to be Amy Winehouse; she was so beautiful and unique, and she was just one badass chick all around. I loved her voice, style, and attitude. I related to her having a deeper, powerful voice as a woman. It's not always common in popular music to have this representation. How do songs like "Cruisin'" represent you and help us get to know you better? What impact do you hope to make with songs like this? "Cruisin'" represents me as a human. I make mistakes, and I have my moments, but ultimately I try to learn and grow from them. I give in to temptations and have certain tendencies, but it's just who I am, and I love it. I am always aiming to be the better version of myself; self-acceptance is key. I hope people can relate to these messages and will know that they don't have to feel weird or alone because they aren't the only weirdo out there. On a surface level, I just want people to hear it and have a good time! It's an uplifting and energetic track. My friends love playing it at parties. It doesn't always have to be about the deeper meaning. What sort of atmosphere and vibe did you want the instrumentals and production to give off in "Cruisin?'" Did you have any help bringing these sonics to life? I wanted to create a passionate, fierce vibe with the production of "Cruisin'." The song is all about attitude, so hard-hitting bass, drums, and piano had to be. The tone is pretty dark, plus I have a tendency to write in minor keys. I have a lot of different musical influences, from Pop to Latin to Hip-hop, which meshes together in my head and comes out in the form of a song like "Cruisin'." I had a lot of help from Curtis Martin, my producer based in Las Vegas! I brought him the demo, and he perfected it. Our sessions look like this: I play the piano and sing, we produce all other instrumentation, and he mixes/masters everything. He's amazing and talented; working with him is always fun and very productive. What's next for you? I have a bunch of singles coming out this year! The next song is one I wrote called "Manic," which will be out in April. I have two other songs ready to go after that and most likely a couple of music videos. By the way, I should mention there is a music video for "Cruisin'" out on Youtube! I directed everything, and my friend @babyflexfilms shot and edited the whole video. It was a great time, and I think the visuals really complement everything that the song is. I have big dreams, and I'm trying to grow as an artist in the music industry as much as possible. I'm performing a lot of shows in Boston and Vegas- where I get to play my own music! I also have my first Sofar Sounds show on March 13. Follow my Instagram to stay tuned. Instagram TikTok

Being an all-rounded talented being, Natalie has been performing for as long as she can remember, from featuring in dancing groups, talent shows, TV Shows, Commercials to youth organizations such as NYA and HYPE. She gained even more experience in sessions for artists like Disney Star Coco Jones as well. Natalie auditioned for Nick Cannon's "#SignMeToNCredible" challenge via Instagram & she won! She then appeared on 2 of Nick Cannon's projects & then released a single with Ncredible Ent. in 2019. Natalie's discography keeps flourishing. With her latest release, she has us hooked to the angelic, soulful, and romantic waves from beginning to end. She's in conversation with a male figure that she wants to make amends with, explaining that the past few months in the relationship have been rough and busy. She feels like she's falling out of touch, tired of being friends, and exhausted from all of the pretending from him. In this record, she longs for his presence again, but she has zero patience left for any games. She wants him back but can't sacrifice her peace of mind for his old ways any longer. You can feel the emotion through her stand-out vocals in the track, yearning for the love they once had. "Come Over" is another R&B classic by the young legend. With her releasing more music this summer of 2022, there is no limit to what she could get into. How long have you been creating music professionally? It's a pleasure to be here. Thank you for having me! I'm so grateful you enjoy the music. I put my heart and soul into it. To answer your question, I've been creating music professionally (on a bigger scale, with official marketing plans and rollouts in place) for the last eleven years. Although, I was performing and getting in my 10,000hrs long before that since I was like five years old. What was the process like writing for Disney Star "CoCo Jones"? I got the opportunity to write for Coco Jones by being at an ASCAP convention in Hollywood in 2016. Some other writers that were already scheduled to have a session with her were attending the festivities, and we ended up networking. They had a huge mansion in the hills for a group of writers to have a creative session for CoCo, and she attended as well. She's a lovely singer. I came with a lot of material prepared for her. She and I were a lot closer in age than all the other grown men at the session. I feel we connected a bit more than any of the other writers in attendance. I'd love the opportunity to work with her again. She's doing great on the new show BEL AIR. I forget how much I've done while on my journey at times. Thanks for asking great questions. I like being able to reflect. After rubbing shoulders with many well-recognized names, what are some of the things you took away from all the experiences that helped you on your journey as an independent artist? I've learned that no matter how many well-recognized names you work with, none of that really matters. The most important thing is your approach to your dreams and planning out an execution for your own success—opportunities to work with majors and otherwise should just be icing on the cake throughout your journey. I've never been one to piggyback off of the people I'm around. I've been in the room with people like Nick Cannon & Yvng Swag, collaborated and written for them, even sang or performed with them but overall, you walk away and continue your own rhythm to get further and further in your career. A lot of times, when you're around big names, they have their own agenda, and if someone comes along that they want to "help," - they have a set idea for that process. As a person that they might want to "help," It's up to you to know when to jump in and out of opportunities or situations. Not every situation that looks cool is made for you to stay in. What's the message you want to deliver to your fans in your single, "Come Over?" "Come Over" is a feel-good song with hints of reality. I think everyone has had a relationship they absolutely adore but have had to take a break from or even walk away from, only to rekindle a flame that was destined to be more than a spark. This song depicts the reality of a relationship and what can sometimes happen even if you're in love. The everyday person has a job, has to work, or has kids and at times may need to put a relationship on hold to tend to responsibilities. I know as an artist, I'm extremely busy and have been in this exact situation multiple times. I wrote based on what's real. All my songs are rooted in my reality and often resemble many people's lifestyles. As far as the message I want to deliver to my fans. I want them to catch a vibe. There's always a hint of sexy in every song I write. A recurring goal of mine is to have my listener feel sexy and open to their emotions. Creating an independent record label is always a leap of faith. What's the one piece of advice you'd like to tell someone who's trying to do the same? Don't. I'm just kidding. I would tell someone that's looking to start their own label that it's honestly easier than ever to do, but it's not for everyone. It's one thing to operate for yourself, under your own label, and execute rollouts, but it's an entirely different ball game to incorporate other artists. You often have to deal with several different personality types and be ready for whatever gets thrown at you. I'd recommend having a strong mission statement, and before bringing on, anyone, have a thorough audition process. After the initial auditioning process, I'd have a solid year of demo and then revisit the desired trajectory for your artist(s). A lot of times, once artists see what all goes into running their musical business/career, they bow out. It's happened to me several times over while working with other artists. My label Indience Music Group doesn't operate like a typical 1950s record label that creates artists and basically owns and runs their entire life. I base my business on true work ethic and the artist being involved in their career. We don't do all the work for you. We TEACH you so you can run and OWN yourself. Indience doesn't look for artists to create. We provide resources and knowledge to those that want to take their careers to the next level and genuinely benefit from doing so the correct way. What's next for you? Well, I went on a four-month hiatus from November 2021 - to February 2022. Everyone thought I was taking an actual break to relax, but instead, I was diving into the cryptocurrency / NFT world. I created a coin through Rally.io called the N27 $DOVE Coin (https://linktr.ee/N27DoveCoin); it's available for purchase only on Rally.io along with my NFTs created on the polygon blockchain just like the recent Superbowl NFL tickets. I was already personally investing in other cryptos like SHIB, BIT, etc., and loved the idea of having my own community currency. My fans, #DoveNation, are able to purchase my coins to redeem the experiences and NFTs I've created. Experiences range from FaceTime calls, Tickets to live shows, or me showing up in their city to perform for a small group of friends. Not only was I diving into my own currency, but I was distributing my best-selling book "It Was God: The Natalie Nichole Story '' worldwide on all other platforms like Barnes & Noble, etc. Amazon was where it was initially released in September 2021. I wanted more people to have access to my story, so I took it even further. I ended up doing several auditions with my acting management, The ESI Network, alongside my agent at Sovereign Talent Agency for TV & Film roles and even caught Covid. I locked myself in the studio, filmed music videos, and was heavily planning my 2022 musical rollouts along with upcoming interviews, shows, and more! What people can expect NEXT is MORE from music, shows, press, interviews, videos, content to cool opportunities involving my book & acting. There's so much on the way. I'd say the best thing to do is just stay tuned & get involved in the #DoveNation community. linktr.ee/NatalieNichole

After spending the last few months crafting their sound, Michael Court has emerged to showcase a woozy, glittery-stained pop sound that is sure to make a statement. Growing up outside of LA in the Coachella Valley, home of the Coachella Fest, Michael Court is no stranger to the music world. After touring for many artists in the LA area, Michael has decided to take a crack at his own original music. Michael's latest single, "Keedy's," has a nostalgic summer feel to it, having you reminiscing on all your favorite, romantic memories at once! He sings about the love he used to have with a girl. Trying to get himself to stop thinking of her is all he does. He starts the record off by asking her, "do you love the most?" expressing that she wasn't into giving him attention, but she's off giving the attention to others. The love ran deep. On some days, he'd ride, passing her old house. He admits he feels as if he's "dead" inside because of how it hurt him so deeply and feels that it's his fault they're not together anymore. Putting all the blame on himself, you can hear the pain through the beautiful melodies created - his memories of the two of them, sitting up till 3 am smoking on the couch keeps reminding him of the good old days, and he can't help but miss them. In the chorus, he talks about how he's always thinking about how they "used to feel," and all the times they had together, but all he really wants is for the memories to go away, "anything that keeps reminding" him of her. It's an internal conflict of missing someone, feeling so hurt that the relationship ended, on top of fighting the urge to constantly think about the love that he's lost. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Michael! We absolutely love your new single, "Keedy's." Tell us about the creative process behind and how it all started? I've always been a really nostalgic person, and I think this song really encompassed that emotion for me. It started as me just recording a rough demo in a garage. From there, my friend and I produced it out in the same garage, and it turned into what it is now. The whole song was written and recorded in that space. When you were creating "Keedy's," did you have a finished goal in mind before taking your ideas to the studio, or are you an artist that creates freely? I didn't necessarily have a finished goal; however, the whole song and structure were already there. The production came to be with the help of my friend and producer, who was able to take the demo to the next level. Through the years of playing many genres, which is your favorite to create and why? I absolutely love playing with the artists I currently play for. This is usually Rnb-influenced Indie Rock to Nirvana-style shoe-gaze rock. Do you see yourself creating pop as your main genre as an artist, or will you be testing others in the near future as well? I think; naturally, my ear ends up creating pop-centric melodies. However, I do have some more experimental songs with further releases, but they still have accessible melodies and memorable hooks. What's next for you? I have other singles mastered and ready for release and music videos. I'm working on a rollout for those and, after that, towards an EP in the late summer/early fall. Instagram

Haiden has broken onto the Pop music scene with his captivating vocals and intimate lyrics that hit you directly in the feels. Recently, Haiden’s song “Can’t Hurt Me” made waves on TikTok when he released a raw, unfinished version of the song featuring his smooth vocals, image-driven lyrics, and impressive acoustic guitar skills. This track version garnered 4M views, gaining him more than 35K TikTok followers & 10K Spotify pre-saves. With the help of producer Barry Fowler, Haiden was able to bring the song to life. “Can’t Hurt Me” is infused with dynamic vocals and captivating lyrics, backed by energized. These emotionally-driven production elements perfectly encapsulate the themes of heartbreak and anxiety that surround the track. This is a perfect song if you’re a fan of Shawn Mendes, Charlie Puth, and FINNEAS. Now, let’s take a deeper look at the captivating music video for “Can’t Hurt Me.” This video is set in the barren landscape of the LA River. Scenes cut back and forth between day and night, mirroring the variety of emotions Haiden portrays throughout his lyrics. His delivery is passionate and powerful, and the video perfectly reflects this. Throughout the video, there are scenes where Haiden is perched on an isolated couch with his acoustic guitar, paying homage to the original raw version of “Can’t Hurt Me” that initially drew people in. The scenes are intimate yet engaging, as we are lured into the world of heartbreak Haiden has created with this track. He delivers a powerful and captivating performance throughout the music video, perfectly reflecting the emotionally-driven world created in “Can’t Hurt Me.” Sit back and allow Haiden to transport you into the world of heartbreak he’s created in his compelling new music video for his single, “Can’t Hurt Me.” Make sure to keep an eye out for this rising star. He is definitely one to watch. TikTok