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Pop/r&b recording artist and singer-songwriter Amy Jaime pairs up with Travis Foster to put an end to 2021 with her forthcoming single, "Time of My Life." The Las Vegas-hailing recording artist does it all and began singing at the mere age of nine. Since then, Amy Jaime delved into sports, photography, film, and started her own clothing brand—nothing compared to the passion she felt when creating music. Amy Jaime prides herself on creating a catalog of fresh, unique music that grabs the listeners' attention, which is perfectly reflected in her upcoming single, "Time of My Life." After a private listen, we can attest that Amy Jaime and Travis Foster's new single is the perfect way to end such a dreadful and turbulent year. Amy Jaime's confidence and warm vocals alongside Travis Foster's deep and rhythmic flow deliver the collaboration of the year in this exciting and vibrant electro-r&b hit. Although 2021 tested all of us, Amy Jaime and Travis Foster are here to remind us to keep our heads held high with their groovy new single. Keep an eye out for Amy Jaime's refreshing new single, "Time of My Life," on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Amy Jaime, we are loving “Time Of My Life” and really resonate with your messages of positivity and turning a new leaf into the new year. Can you tell us a bit more about your inspiration behind the track? When I first got the beat who was produced by local Las Vegas producer Zerarti I was actually pretty nervous to record on this beat. I was very inspired by Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” and I wanted to experiment and see what I could do on this track. This song was all very experimental it’s something I haven’t ever done before but I wanted to bring my career to different horizons. I wanted this track to be a positive affirmation for the new year. Leave the bad in the past and ring in the new year with new goals and affirmation. We are really loving Tavis Foster’s verse on the track as well. What was the collaboration process like for you two? Had you worked together in the past before? The collaboration process between the both of us is usually all laughs because we both have worked in the past together. Tavis was one of my first features I have had when I released my first single “Paranoid”. We love your energy in this song and your openness to trying out a variety of genres. Is there any genre you have in mind that you’d like to explore next that you haven’t already? I would absolutely love to do reggaeton. I am extremely proud of my roots and would love to potentially work on more Spanish music in 2022. As we start off 2022, are there any moments from 2021 in terms of music or personal growth that made the year special for you? The personal growth that was made in my career was to not rush, to be patient. Most importantly quality will always win over quantity. What's next? What’s next for me? An EP, a few Collaborations, and a charity event that will be held on January 23rd are in store and I can’t wait to show my fans what else I have to show throughout the year. Instagram Facebook

Joshua Tree, known professionally as FireBug, has garnered quite a reputation for her seasoned artistic experience. With tons of fire to spew, FireBug is all about delivering those powerful, feel-good, flavourful rock-inspired performances. You'll never be bored during a FireBug track, that's one thing we can guarantee. The latest stimulating experience that FireBug unleashes onto her listeners was titled "No Return." Her song was released alongside a music video, which was fully able to capture the essence of FireBug's soul-chilling vocal display. She sings along to the narrative of our current time, exploring the many perspectives of the decade and progressing forward with each lyric. Fusing old-school aspects of the classic/psychedelic rock scene, FireBug has collected a true array of influence over time from many people on different walks of life. The hope for "No Return" was to allow the record to resonate with as many listeners as possible, as the band was simply wanting to uplift their audience. Whether you go on your mental journey whilst listening to "No Return," or you're simply just vibing along, FireBug will definitely surprise you with their punchy words and eccentric production. Check out the full BuzzMusic article on FireBug and their single, "No Return," here. Instagram Facebook

Multifaceted Toronto artist JiB was raised in Brampton, Ontario, and found his love for music and performance at an early age. Leading him to study piano, trumpet, guitar, and dance throughout his school years, he now takes his artistry to the route of singing, songwriting, producing, and creating. As an independent artist and producer, he combines influences from contemporary R&B/Pop with his Jamaican-Canadian roots. His greatest musical heroes include Bob Marley, Beethoven, Kanye West, Rodney Jerkins, Pharrell, Janet Jackson, and Prince. JiB is known on social media for his comedic, uplifting content, unique visuals, dance videos, and his famous "Carrot Talk" video series. However, it's his latest sonic and visual piece for "One More Chance" that has our attention. Using his comedic charm, we get to experience the Carrot Talk creative firsthand in the visual component of this effervescent record. The tropical essence that's emitted in the instrumentation has us simmering in the upbeat tenors from a state of mind that has our toes in the sand - that's how powerful the imagination of JiB truly is. Matching the tone in an eclectic fashion, we admire the brilliance that's poured into the playfulness before us. Utilizing a series of dance numbers that place emphasis on the movements choreographed for "One More Chance," the eye-catching music video will have you out of your seat and trying to learn the moves for yourself. As the smooth vocal delivery glides across the instrumentation like butter, we're all for the swoon-worthy vibes that come from the euphoric and uplifting essence of "One More Chance." JiB takes us on a sonic venture that we don't want to stop as we weave in and out of the melodically powered charisma steering us deeper into the palm of JiB's hands. Welcome to BuzzMusic, JiB, and congratulations on the release of "One More Chance." From the song to the video, you have won us over! What moment or story inspired this creative concept for the sonic potion of this release? Thank you so much for listening and watching! “One More Chance” is a milestone for me. It’s my first music video and I’m really proud of the video and the record. The song is about all the emotions and deliberations surrounding toxic relationships. The song's opening line is “I know you’re kinda toxic, but I don’t wanna stop it” which sounds very problematic, and it is, but it’s also a normal part of our lives. I think we can all relate to having our intuition raise red flags in our head but for various reasons, we decide to stick around and give things “One More Chance." I wrote and produced the record. It's an R&B/Pop song that has an island vibe to it. Sonically, I wanted the production to feel spaced out so that the lyrics could really feel like a conversation. There’s a lot of punctuation in the production with sudden drops for dramatic effect. I wanted to keep listeners on edge, waiting for the next moment. I used the trumpets as a way to give the record strength even though it’s a very vulnerable song. It’s saddening yet empowering. It’s playful but also kind of intense. Please take us to the vibes on the set of the "One More Chance" music video! Was this always the vision you were hoping to send to your audience? What was it like on set? For the music video, I worked with a long-time collaborator and friend of mine, Majoire Santos. He choreographed and directed the video. I wanted to get the message across without spelling it out or telling a story explicitly on camera. Majoire had the concept of using different sets and making it a performance video. I knew it had to be dance-focussed so I asked some of my friends in the local Toronto dance scene to be a part of it. They are incredibly talented and we had so much fun on set. The vibes were amazing! The orange, pink and red sets just fit the energy of the song and I love that I got to sing into a carrot. Carrots make me happy. We know how vital a team is to help artists achieve their goals. Who helped you achieve success around the overall release of this song? I have three close collaborators, we call ourselves the Dream Team. These three friends have been in my life for over 10 years. We used to be in a dance crew together and I would not be doing this if I didn’t have them continually supporting me. I am so thankful for them: Michael Stoddart, videographer/photographer/social media expert/sometimes manager, Majoire Santos creative director/choreographer, and Khaila Charlton, stylist/consultant/publicist/Jacqueline of all trades. Khaila just knows how to make things happen - she’s a lifesaver. What is the main message that you hope your audience can pick up from your music? I want to create music/art that makes people feel good. Artists are essential. Music is so important for our mental health. I want to heal and entertain but I want to do it in a way that people haven’t seen or heard before. I want to challenge people to think differently - outside the box. I want to do the unexpected and I want to be authentically me while doing it. The message is “you can do it too!”. I want my journey to show that I’m a regular guy who’s following his passion, facing his fears, and living a fulfilled life because of that. My message is also to have fun! Life is too short to be serious all the time. Stay young. Play. Stay curious! What's next for you? My only goal is to evolve into the truest and most fulfilled version of me. I want to maximize my potential and help others through my creativity. I want to be great but more importantly, I want to be brave and innovative. Whether that’s on camera or on stage. I would love to continue to entertain and share my journey with the world. Instagram Twitter

If you're in the mood for a multi-genre blending band, then Charles Mansion is the group you must indulge in. Composed of four members, Charles Mansion is what you call a swift, new-age era of rock music. Drawing in flavourful subgenres that one may not initially believe to pair well with rock, Charles Mansion breaks the boundaries of creativity and prove music knows no confounds. The latest riveting track that the band put out was titled "Tamishi." During their BuzzMusic interview, the band admitted that their creative process is much more natural than one may expect; they play things out, see what sits well, and draw out the rest of their sound from there. As a collaborative band, Charles Mansion truly and seamlessly blends the wits and wisdom of each member. Here's to knowing that "Tamishi," along with the rest of their tracks is a real collective effort between them all. "Tamishi" was explained to be a song that had a more elaborate underlying meaning: "Beware of sexy witches, their powers are not a trifle. We should all know this. One's own senses can be deceived and should not be trusted." With powerful imagery and hypnotic metaphors, Charles Mansion proves to be an incredibly intriguing band with much to offer within their music. Next up for them is a series of live shows in Vancouver, BC, where they plan to show the city their original style. For now, read Charles Mansion's full BuzzMusic article here. Instagram Facebook

From Southern California to Nashville, singer-songwriter, experimental pop/hip-hop recording artist, and self-taught producer/engineer nick devitt releases his spirited single, "SUGARCOATED." The Nashville-based recording artist prides himself on his multifaceted and experimental approach to music creation. Falling in love with rap at a young age led nick devitt to teach himself production and mix/master engineering. His straight-to-the-point and hard-hitting instrumentals fused with punk and pop-rock influences are truly one of a kind. Often compared to the likes of Jean Dawson, Paris Texas, and Post Malone, this sound is ever so apparent in his latest single, "SUGARCOATED." The song offers intense and modern hip-hop components while impressively expanding over to alternative and punk rock elements. We adore the dynamic range in this hit, especially as nick devitt sings his empowering and compelling message. Diving into the new hit, "SUGARCOATED," we're instantly melted by the soft and soothing background pads that float in the distance. Before we know it, nick devitt jumps in with a vibrant rhythm guitar, setting the song's high-energy and pop-punk tone. Listening to his lyrical message, devitt continues to sing of not feeling like himself in someone's presence while making it known that his dreams are almost in reach. The anthemic hook within this song is incredible; it's packed with energy and relentlessness that genuinely keeps us inspired to shoot for the stars. We truly give props to nick devitt's production capabilities in this track as he seamlessly transitions from a bright pop-punk undertone over to a more transcendent and chilling alternative hip-hop space. Do yourself a favor and check out nick devitt's latest empowering single, "SUGARCOATED," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, nick devitt. You've truly left us in awe of your latest exciting and compelling single, "SUGARCOATED." What experiences inspired you to create this motivational piece? Hey! Great to meet you guys I really appreciate it! I wrote “SUGARCOATED” because I was experiencing people all around me - friends, family, and honestly some people I don’t even know telling me how to make my music better or how to perfect my sound based on what they thought was better. There was a point where there were way too many cooks in the kitchen giving unsolicited music/stylistic advice. Typically, if I want your opinion, I will ask. I realized within myself that I would never be happy or satisfied with my music unless I was representing my truest self to my fullest, regardless of what anyone else is saying around me. Was it easy to be so honest and straightforward when writing your motivational lyrics for "SUGARCOATED?" What was your songwriting process like? To me, it was very easy to be this honest with this particular song because it was written during a time of frustration because everybody’s a critic and wants to always tell you how you’re doing things wrong and how you could be doing things better. This song was written over the span of a couple of months because I wanted to make sure my delivery and intentions were aligned. I wrote the song in my home studio in Nashville along with my friend David’s home studio. David is the legend behind mostly all of the guitars you’re hearing throughout this song along with my whole project that drops this March. What was your experience formulating the dense and dynamic production for "SUGARCOATED?" How long did this process take you, and how did you start it? In total, I think it took me about a week to finish producing this song. However, I constantly want to go deeper when it comes to the production side of things so I ended up taking my final piece of work to David so that we can add/perfect the guitar performances in order to capture the essence of experimental pop/ rap/ indie rock. I am very much a perfectionist when it comes to production, sometimes to a fault. I started the song with a simple guitar melody and a bass line - and then the drums and everything just started falling into place. How does "SUGARCOATED" represent who you are and the music you create? What impact do you hope to make with songs like this? I feel like “SUGARCOATED” represents me and my music because the theme of the song speaks directly into the fact that I am very much in my own lane and I love figuring things out for myself regardless of any negativity thrown my way. I feel the song represents my music well too because I am constantly trying to blur the lines of genres that inspire me like rap, rock, punk, and indie-pop. Sometimes my music feels, tastefully, all over the place and I feel like my brain is all over the place most of the time too. I’m hoping that my impact/ influence reaches those who are also navigating their own path in life while struggling along the way - whether it be with depression, anxiety, self-doubt, or whatever it may be. There is a God who loves you and who has already laid out your steps and wants what’s best for you. What's next for you? So, I have one more single that is dropping in February, leading to the release of my upcoming project, “SELECTIVE BLINDNESS” which drops this March. My video crew and I have been working relentlessly on music videos/video content that will be released along with the project. Other than that, I have quite a bit of music in the vault that will be released soon after the marketing for the project is coming to a close. I also produce for a few other artists that will also be dropping pretty soon - most of which I executively produced so a lot of exciting things in the near future! Instagram TikTok

With sonic landscapes, purposeful lyrics, and compelling melodies, socialghosts is a Los Angeles indie rock trio. The band's current music repertoire has been entirely self-produced, written, recorded, and mixed. A collaboration between songwriters Connor Daniel (Vocals/Guitar/Bass), Sean Embrey-Stine (Vocals/Keys), and Dhruva Krishna (Drums/Guitar), the band has seen mass success without the help of a backing label. Blending stylistic influences like The Band CAMINO, The 1975, and The Maine with the iconic sounds of The Beatles and The Beach Boys, socialghosts breathes new life into their music with a unique approach. Taking in the colossal impact of socialghosts' most recent single, "Puzzle in the Dark," we're fully absorbed in the pop/rock-style vibes that have us up and out of our seats. The repetition of the buoyant guitar riffs has us immersed in a whirlwind of nostalgia as the comfort emanated from this key musical component tours us through the new wave of music that socialghosts bring to us. Paired with rhythm you can't shake and the enormous percussion patterns captured, the instrumentation strikes up feel-good energy that you won't want to leave your side. We admire the versatility that comes to us in the form of lead vocals on this record. We get to embrace the unique talents of this trio as the alluring timbres sweep you up into a soundscape that feeds your inner pop-punk desires. The buttery croons come to harmonize, and at the very end, we're left with the sweetly unraveled essence of what we like to call: great songwriting. "Puzzle in the Dark" is everything we could imagine from a revival of some of the best years of our life. socialghosts' excel at leaving you wanting more, and to that, we patiently wait for what's next to come. Welcome to BuzzMusic, socialghosts. We love your latest single, "Puzzle in the Dark." Can you please tour us through the inspiration that brought this song to fruition Thank you for having us! Puzzle in the Dark was actually one of the first song ideas we had as a band - I recall us actually jamming an early version of it at our first-ever rehearsal. Musically, the original chorus was way more heavy rock style; we felt that it just wasn't right. We opted for a more danceable vibe for the chorus while making the rest of the song pure alternative indie-pop. Lyrically, the original theme of the song is saying something in a conversation that gets taken out of context, resulting in an awkward encounter/situation, but in retrospect, the lyrics actually describe the feelings one can experience in a multitude of situations. The final result of this song is something that we feel really represents us as a band. What did the creative process entail when crafting this hit? Do you usually take this approach to the songs you release? Creatively, it started with the guitar riffs heard in the intro section and we built from there. The piano part against the melodic picking guitar was a perfect combination and allowed for all of the other musical elements to sit comfortably over them. As far as vocal melodies are concerned, we really just bounced lyric ideas and melody ideas back and forth via our group text and then would jam it out in person to settle on a particular part. We spent many sessions over zoom during the height of the pandemic and then in person once things opened up a bit more to hammer out the finer details of the song - we tracked parts as we wrote them. It was a lengthy process but totally worth it. We take a unique approach to each song, but generally speaking, it's music first, then lyrics/vocal melodies. In a song structured like "Puzzle in the Dark," what is the main message you hope is taken away from this piece? We just hope that at minimum, people find this song catchy and enjoyable. We hope that folks can relate to the lyrics in some way or another to help get them through whatever it is they're going through. What's your mission statement as a band? Have you found the band's evolution to fit in this statement, or has it changed over time? That's a deep question! We don't necessarily have a "mission statement" other than that we love making music and we make music that we would want to listen to. We write what we are feeling at a certain point in time and try to be as authentic as possible. That said, we are open-minded and always want to push musical boundaries, expand our comfort zone, etc. What's next for you? We have something special planned for February but it's a surprise! Looking beyond that, we have a new single dropping in March and our first show on April 2nd at Molly Malones in West Hollywood, CA so we are stoked about that. 2022 is definitely a year where we will be dropping lots of new music and content. Instagram Facebook

Eccentric New Yorker and outright original artist YsL Milli dropped his rap-inspired track, called "2 Face." The track came at a time in YsL Milli's life when he felt incredibly somber, full of all types of emotions. Wanting to share his experiences in the hopes that others could resonate, YsL Milli continuously proves himself to be a thought-provoking, emotion-filled artist that has an incredible amount of experiences to divulge. During his BuzzMusic interview, YsL Milli admitted that the real hope he had upon debuting "2 Face" was that his listeners would understand him more elaborately, one with real depth. He's wanting his audience to know that none of them are ever alone in being alone, and that genuine things are always to come. Produced by Malloy, "2 Face" came about during some tough times for YsL Milli. He shares that the inspiration for the song mainly came during a point in his life when he felt completely alone and in a negative mental space. Rising up and manifesting his next chapter, YsL Milli is hopeful that his music will emerge and make a real impact through his projected life story. If you're wondering what's next for YsL Milli, the rap artist plans to make some real waves on social media platforms such as TikTok. With another album in the works, YsL Milli is also getting ready for some serious noise of his own and a potential tour. Whatever he does next, we'll indulge as always. Catch the full BuzzMusic article on YsL Milli here. Instagram

Based in Los Angeles, California, Good Rzn is an alternative pop duo consisting of vocalist Josie Molasky and producer Tommy Ghirardini. The diligent efforts of the two have allowed them to release their first single, "Sleep Talking," on September 3rd, 2021, which features a nuanced approach to pop through the scope of rock and electronic music. With a second release on November 15th, 2021 titled, "Rebound," Good Rzn accesses a more upbeat pop style that remains infused with a reflective tone while maintaining anthemic guitar riffs and a catchy vocal hook. Carrying forth enough attitude to take you through your next heartache or mundane notion, we get to capture a glimmer of what each member of Good Rzn brings to the table. With almost ethereal timbres that are conveyed in a reverberated chamber of emotion, the acoustic-driven simplicity of the guitar riff has us locked into place with this inimitable expression. The sonic voyage tours us on a laid-back journey drenched in the lived narrative of bouncing back from hard times and embracing the struggles of life with positivity. With such a forward message intertwined with the abstract essence of poetic lyrical motifs like, "Two-left feet can't dance for shit. Too honest at times I'll admit," Good Rzn takes a compelling atmosphere and ups the ante by dousing it in the beauty that lies in the ordinary as we further inspect "Rebound." Getting lost in the navigation that is Good Rzn has us eager to embrace the next series of sentiments that they're ready to serve to us on a silver platter of melodies. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Good Rzn. We love how you take such a unique concept and twist it into a musical offering of your mind. Being inspired by the flowers blooming from the cracks of sidewalks, how were you able to take this imagery and transition it into poetic lyrics? Thank you! Admiring the beauty of simplicity and appreciating different aspects of life is important in the creation of our art. Finding inspiration in nature is something we feel influenced by and hope others can relate to. The song lyrics paint a picture of ordinary activity. They then expand on the concept with creative symbolism to reflect all the places someone has been in the past and where they might go in the future. How long does the creative process usually take to unfold? Was this the case for "Rebound?" We began writing Rebound in April of 2021 and developed it alongside other projects over the summer. We came up with the idea for the music video and filmed it throughout the month of November. The length of our process varies with each song, but "Rebound" took a few months! Compared to your previously released debut in September, how would you say that these tracks share similarities and embody differences from one another? "Sleep Talking" and "Rebound" share a similar structure driven by rock-inspired guitar riffs. They differ in that "Rebound" is focused more on curiosity and observations in the world while "Sleep Talking" is centered around personal thoughts and feelings. What is the mission statement of Good Rzn? Does this tie into who you both are apart from the music? Our focus with Good Rzn is creating something that moves and inspires us in the way the music that we love has. We are working to build a community that can experience this journey with us every step of the way. Instagram Facebook

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Hyperpop musician Angelo Sole discovered his love for music at an extremely young age. He picked up the guitar around seven years old, later branching out and learning over ten other instruments over the course of his musical journey. His passion for creating led him to begin singing extremely early on as well. Once he honed in on these skills, he started participating in the local Austin music scene, playing local coffee shops, and busking on South Congress to perfect his craft. With a passion and drive for performing and creating, Angelo Sole has put out a number of captivating releases so far, building up his roster and perfecting his sound. Now, let’s take a deeper look at his most recent single, “I wanna go homeee”. Angelo Sole has infused elements of Pop and electronic music elements to create a track that is Hyperpop perfection. The production throughout the single is infused with energy, constantly propelling and driving the track forward. This momentum is perfectly matched in Sole’s vocal delivery. It’s powerful and forceful, taking listeners on a journey through what feels like some sort of outer space experience with the sonic elements that back it up. Despite the upbeat, energetic production throughout “I wanna go homeee”, Angelo Sole demonstrates intimacy and vulnerability within his lyricism, inviting listeners into the inner workings of his thoughts. He is vulnerable and raw with his songwriting, detailing themes of loneliness and hardship throughout the track. “Broken spokes just like I'd hoped always invoked, If you can't tell it's been that way my mind's been always broke." His introspective and imagery-driven lyrics paint a clear image for the listener, and we applaud his ability to be so open in his songwriting. Angelo Sole has managed to captivate us with his Hyperpop, energized single as well as his captivating songwriting, and we can’t wait to see what the talented artist comes up with next. Go and show Angelo Sole some love on his latest release, “I wanna go homeee”, available now on all streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Angelo Sole, and a big congratulations on your new single “I wanna go home.” Can you shed a little bit of light on your inspiration behind the track? This song started out as me making a "generic" beat but turned into something way more. I think as artists one of the hardest things to do is knowing when there is too much of something and this song was a real exercise in simplicity for me. I think I deal with a lot of ideas of exclusion and how my mental illnesses can very much affect how my world is shaped in this song. I have always felt very out of place in social situations, and because of this, I found it comforting to think up a fictional story where I am able to have a definitive reason why I don't fit in. In the case of this song, it is because I'm not really from this planet and in fact, there is a different world full of people who are a "little more like me". This song at its core is just about a lonely emo alien stuck on earth praying to get home. Your lyrics definitely exude themes of loneliness and sorrow, and we want to thank you for inviting us in on that experience. Was it tough to tap into such personal and vulnerable feelings while writing? I think for me lyrics are always just a stream of consciousness. I feel like I'm not good at dissecting words and looking at how different syllables sound, I just write exactly what I'm thinking at the moment so hopefully by writing my lyrics in this way I am able to be vulnerable with my music. We really are captivated by the production behind your lyrics in “I wanna go homeee”. What was the process like in creating this track? Did you have a vision in mind for the production when you began recording? Did anyone help you bring this vision to life? Usually, when recording songs I love to put as much distortion and crazy effects and filters on my voice as possible, simply because I think it sounds really cool. Now I like to sing a lot and usually when I show people my music they are like, "why are you hiding your voice behind so many layers of effects your voice is nice". I don't like how my voice sounds with fewer effects, but with this song, I wanted to try to maintain all the character of my natural voice so that I can take into account what people are saying about my music and keep my original vocal production methods. So the vocal production in this track was a compromise between what I want and what others seem to want from me. I record everything in my room and I produce all my tracks independently so I hope that I am able to stay authentic to what I want to, while also taking my listener's opinions into consideration. Did you have a specific idea in mind of you who hoped this song would resonate with the most? What do you hope listeners will take away from this song while listening? I don't think I ever write with the intention of writing a song for someone else. I can't really make art thinking that someone will like it, I make art because I want someone to have it. So I don't think I had any vision of who will like this song or who can relate to this song, I'm just more hoping to be screaming out into the void my feelings and demons, and hopefully along the way some people can resonate with it. What's next for you? I just released a new collaboration with Russian Hyperpop Star, Lil, Ru called "I Don't Mind You". That's pretty new, but I don't really know what's "next" for me. The most I can do is just make music every day and hopefully, that takes me somewhere!! Instagram Twitter

Sometimes a voice is more than just a voice; it's a fire inside that demands release no matter what art form, no matter what it takes. LA's Eddie Cohn has that kind of voice, and it's led him down countless fascinating paths in what has become a full life. For Eddie, music's taken the front seat, after decades of making records, DJing, then moving into other mediums. Multifaceted at its finest, Eddie Cohn is a singer, writer, producer, deejay, podcaster, dreamer, and a teacher of yoga. But it's probably best to say that he's in the business of illumination. No matter what he turns his attention to or how he expresses himself, he reveals dimensions unseen. As we remain fixated on the amplified essence of Eddie Cohn’s most recent visual release, “Underwater” takes our full attention for the abstract imagery that infiltrates our screens. The dramatic yet poetic scenes leave us curious as we unfold the messaging of this record. Known for his lyrics that tease like a riddle, the cleverly thought out essence seeps into his cinematic approach as well. As we see bodies of water surround the screens through quick and long cut imagery, we are also graced by human connection as the characters in his music video leave you with an intrigued palette. Through the great outdoors and being connected to the warmth of the visuals present, we find the core of Eddie Cohn’s feel-good vibrations tied into the powerful reiteration of the music video. There’s a satisfying feeling that comes to us as we close out “Underwater” with the notion of closure. Leaving us wanting more, yet completely satisfied Eddie Cohn has done an impeccable job at filtering our creativity in with a vision. Staying true to his mission, the promise of spiritual rebirth and an arrangement that, in its clever development, feels like renewal in progress has made its point for time to come. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Eddie Cohn! We love the creativity that you tend to offer up in your releases. With “Underwater” how does the sonic offering of the song mesh with the visual portion? Hello BuzzMusic! First off, thanks so much for premiering my new music video for "UNDERWATER!" It's always fun and exciting to try and create the visual component of my music but paradoxically, it's also a challenge because I don't want to say too much with the video. The story I want to convey visually may not be the story someone else comes up with within their own minds upon listening. With that said, I tried to create a "mood" or a "visual style" with colors and images that may tell a sort of universal story. The song is certainly "rock" oriented with a lot of percussions so that certainly played into the way I edited the video. One of the themes of the song is feeling out of breath, feeling trapped or tied down underwater so I was hoping that the thematic element of breathlessness comes through with the song and the video. What was it like filming this music video? How was the workflow and did you find your vision to jump off the screen the way you intended? With the thematic elements of the song, I wanted to shoot at a location that symbolically plays along with the lyrics. With this idea of feeling trapped underwater and out of breath, I instinctively felt drawn to shoot at the Sepulveda Dam in Sherman Oaks. It was an absolutely beautiful day when we shot and while Leslie and I had some rough ideas sketched out, we tried to let instinct takeover as well as the energy of the location. So often, I trust if the lighting is good and the location is visually appealing, we can come up with a piece of art that resonates with the song's lyrical content. It really isn't until the editing process that the video comes to life as I pick and choose clips that speak to what I'm trying to convey with the song. If your audience could take away anything from this video, what would you want it to be? This was the first song I wrote for the record and it was written during a time when I truly felt out of breath. I had never felt anxious living in Los Angeles but around early 2020, for me, LA felt unsafe. The air quality was terrible because of the wildfires, the protests, and the ensuing riots were happening just a few blocks away from where I live, it was the start of a pandemic and it felt like the world was imploding. I had such a hard time finding balance and a sense of calm so I started writing music again. I hope the video captures that essence of being held down whether it's in the literal sense, in a more allegorical sense, or even from our society's missteps over the last two years. There's still a sense of uneasiness in the air and a lack of trust so I was hoping the song and video captured those elements which are still so prevalent in our culture. What piece of advice do you have for your audience dealing with themes related to “Underwater?" I don't know if I'm ever in a position to "give advice" but I think with the lockdowns, the mandates coupled with the swirling and fast-paced nature of information, I think it's important to remember to slow down. Tune out the noise, find some quiet time and remember, you're not alone. Anxiety is a universal issue. Feeling out of breath and overwhelmed is a completely normal reaction to the news, the media, and the fast-paced rate at which we all seem to be living especially during such unpredictable times. I suggest staying off social media and reaching out to friends and not through a simple text but actually making a phone call. Go outside and stay active and go for a walk, and now more than ever, tune into that creative spirit. What's next for you, Eddie? I'm thrilled to say I have my first book coming out in the Spring. It's a satire about our culture's obsession with tech and social media so I can't wait for people to read what I've come up with. It should be coming out in April or May but people can message me on social media if they want an advanced copy. It's very exciting to be an author and have my first book coming out. The book is meant to be an off-the-wall satire so while I'm sure it's going to offend some people, I hope people find the humor in it all. And of course, I hope to release new music videos and maybe start writing some new music by the end of the year. Instagram Twitter