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From Calgary, Alberta, the exhilarating four-piece pop-punk band The Fizzgigs heat up our day with their latest attention-commanding single and music video, "Destiny." Named after the benevolent monster from the fantasy classic, The Dark Crystal, The Fizzgigs wanted to show that, yeah, they can joke around and won't take themselves too seriously, but their music is utterly ferocious. The band's talents have landed them alongside acts like A Wilhelm Scream, Teenage Bottlerocket, Mad Caddies, 88 Fingers Louie, and more. Now releasing their fiery pop-punk single, "Destiny," The Fizzgigs question various acts and emotions that keep them in line. Humility, vanity, sobriety, comedy, but when it comes to destiny, The Fizzgigs know it's just another one of life's tests. In the song's music video, The Fizzgigs give it their all and blow us away with a swift and high-energy performance. Hitting play on the single, "Destiny," the song kicks off with a powerhouse pop-punk instrumental that brings the energy to a high right off the bat. As the lead vocalist begins expressing his notions on various acts and emotions, The Fizzgigs keep the vibrant flare alive with their cohesive arrangements and explosive attitudes that shake our speakers. The song's music video is another thrilling venture that helps us get to know the power and excitement of a Fizzgigs gig. The entire video looks like it's played in fast-motion, but their performance perfectly matches up with the recording thanks to directors Patryk Terelak and Rockwell White. Overall, The Fizzgigs' energy is infectious, and we're truly refreshed by such a go-getting and tenacious band like themself. Welcome to BuzzMusic, The Fizzgigs. We love the ferocious yet playful feel of "Destiny." Was your band inspired by any particular experiences or ideas when creating this track? JAY: ​I was trying to find a way to personify shitty personality traits I see in myself, kind of as a way to "call myself out". It also outlines my sort of casual nihilism about the ideas of purpose and fate, and accepting that existence is simply order weaving through the chaos. CODY: I didn't co-write this song. However, I sure did give 'er on that "1-2-3-4" off the top. MR. DEAN: The memory I have of first hearing the demo for this tune is quite clear in my mind. I remember writing to Jay to compliment the bravery in his lyrical approach and the unusual but still-very-accessible song structure. What does your band's creative process look like? How did you go about splitting the work for "Destiny?” JAY: ​The lead guitar part in the intro (also first vocal hook) had been bouncing around in my head for a few months and I was pretty eager to find a home for it. I think once I shit out a few root note ideas the song was mostly finished in pre-production the same day. The music was written on piano first as I find it easier to flesh out parts with all options in front of me. The lyrics took us a bit longer as I am fairly insecure about my prose, and I think we went back and forth a few times on the verse lines to ensure it flowed nicely. Who knows if we succeeded or not. CODY: Jay wrote the songs on "Weeeeeeeeeeeee are the Fizzgigs", and the rest of us jumped in after to bring them to life... our music moving forward is a little more collaborative, but Jay is still the main musical driver. MR. DEAN: Yeah. It’s technically a very open forum and although the songs are just one piece of the puzzle, they are the most important piece and everything else builds on top of them. Musically, we all tend to agree on what we want to hear, and that initial blueprint for the sound of the band was Jay’s baby and the thing that the rest of us wanted to be a part of. What was it like working with directors Patryk Terelak and Rockwell White for the "Destiny" music video? Why did you choose to go for this fast-motion-like approach? ​JAY: They were absolute professionals and had most of the ideas mapped out well before I got to the set. I just did as I was told haha. Dean had the vision for the video, and I was unsure about the idea until I saw the first playback, then I was sold. I give full credit to Rockwell, Pat, and Dean for their ideas and inspiration. Too much coffee maybe? Actually, no way, there is no such thing! CODY: Patryk and Rockwell were great to work with... all I had to do was play drums and have fun. MR. DEAN: Pat & Rock are a great team and such a fun hang. Love those guys. This is the first video we’ve produced for The Fizzgigs, and the band’s energy has always reminded me of this old Guns n’ Roses video for a song called “Garden of Eden”. I couldn’t think of a better way to capture the “bottled-up spazz” inside of all of us, and I’m really proud of how it turned out. Your music and accompanying videos have generated incredible traction. On an honest note, why do you think your band's music has been so successful? JAY: ​I have no idea. This is the first band I have ever been in that didn't have a genre-specified path or boundaries, and due to that I found myself writing tunes that just felt right, and I attempted not to overthink them too much. As quasi-new age as it sounds, I really feel that a song will tell you where it wants to go if you are willing to listen, and the less the writer has to fight with the composition, the more often it resonates with other listeners. Everyone in the band loves melody and harmony, and it seems there is a need for that kind of mojo right now. I’m probably the wrong guy to ask though as I probably will end up starting a grindcore band in the next couple of years and contradict everything I just said. CODY: I think a lot of young people are looking for punk rock that has a nostalgic throwback feel... and a lot of older people miss hearing new music like what they listened to in high school back in the '90s. We make our music honestly, there's no formula or goal other than to have fun. MR. DEAN: In a word, teamwork! It started with great, honest songs that genuinely connect people, brought to life by a group of friends having fun, and then elevated at each turn through the mix (Scott Giffin), master (Dave Horrocks at Infinite Wave), album art (Hamburger Hands), and relentless push from a small team of believers since its release (Melanie Kaye PR, HIP Video Promo, and Meter Records). What's next for you? ​JAY: Hopefully shows are back again in 2022, and we have a whack of new songs for another album we are chomping at the bit to get recorded! There was talk of a graphic novel / comic book endeavor, but I was pretty high that day, so don't take my word for it. CODY: I'm going to pick my cat up from the vet, she got spayed this morning and is going to need all the cuddles from her cat dad. I may even make a sandwich after! MR. DEAN: Yes - we are tinkering with an album’s worth of new material and will be starting to release that this year in some new ways. We feel a thirst out there for this joyful, cathartic energy that we produce together, so we’re just going to keep nurturing and growing that, and hopefully make some new friends along the way. Instagram Facebook

Boston native singer-songwriter, performer, and recent graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Jillian Ann has created a catalog of music that transcends various genres. Compared to the likes of 70s singer-songwriter icons Carly Simon and Kate Bush, she has an ethereal tone to her voice that is unmistakable. Taking our hearts and attention to the most recent collection of songs to come from Jillian Ann, we find ourselves discovering her four-track E.P. 'I Hope You're Listening Now.' More specifically, "(Not) Fine" is the fourth and final song that this carefully crafted project offers up. The dream-like essence of the indie-pop genre that a record like this falls into has us head over heels in the intimacy explored. Transcending emotions linger in the energy around you as you bask in the saturated croons harmonizing throughout this masterpiece. As Jillian Ann gets personal with us through an authentic showcase of talent and emotion, we admire the tenacity that she holds onto as she performs wistful tales. Sharing parts of her mind with us, Jillian Ann depicts the adversity and struggles of going through life during pandemic years - something that all of us in the world can relate to. As we unravel the deeper core of Jillian Ann as we take in her work, we know that you'll be able to unwind and consume the imaginative melodies that comfort and soothe your soul. 'I Hope You're Listening Now' is available on your favorite streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Jillian Ann, and congratulations on the release of your most recent project. This E.P. is truly unforgettable. Could you please take us into the concept and inspiration that brought 'I Hope You're Listening Now" to life? Thank you so much! I am very proud of this project because it came from the depths of my innermost feelings during the past two years of this pandemic. As I'm sure most people can relate, this time has been pretty life-changing in many ways, and for me, it has proved to be the most difficult emotionally and mentally. It had been so hard for me to come to terms with the loss of many things in my life, like not getting to graduate from my dream college in person, losing the friends I made there so abruptly, relationships ending on not-so-great terms, and dealing with other traumas that came about unexpectedly which changed me as a person. And a lot of these struggles I ended up facing alone, which is where the idea of this E.P. came from. I began writing about everything I had been through. These experiences happened as a result of what felt like a downward spiral, questioning God and losing faith at times over why these things were happening to me, and hoping that someone out there was hearing me and could tell me that things would be okay again. Over the past year or so, I was able to shape these songs into a real story of my personal experience, and this E.P. is the result of it all. Did "(Not) Fine" come to you before the concept of the E.P. or afterward? "(Not) Fine" was actually the last song I wrote before I realized this was going to be a concept E.P. I had been working on the first couple of songs with my best friend Jayesh Prakash, who produced the whole project utterly remote while I was in Boston and he was in Singapore. We first had the idea to release the songs "Drinking Again" and "Crying In A Church" as a double single, but I felt something was missing from the project. I needed a song that really summarized everything that had been going on with me, and the fact that every day of the past couple of years felt like I was stuck in time and going through life acting like I was okay but really wasn't. So when I finished "(Not) Fine" and sent my demo of it to Jay, he and I both knew that this was the missing piece to the project and perfectly captured the mood and concept of the E.P. What emotions do you hope your audience takes away from this particular single on the project? This is a very heavy song. It made me cry when I listened to my demo of it for the first time. It really is personal to me as it talks about a lot of loss and longing for what once was. And I think those emotions are very relatable, and we all have felt this way before. I want my audience to feel like it is okay to let all your emotions out when things aren't going great and that you don't have to pretend to be happy all the time like we all try to make others think we are, especially on social media these days when all you see is a highlight reel of everyone's lives. We need to realize it's not like that all the time, and we can let our sadness out whenever we feel up to it. What's your mission statement as an artist? How does this E.P. fall into that? For me, it would be that we as artists should write whatever we want to write about in our music. We shouldn't feel like we have to hold anything back because if we did, the art we create wouldn't be 100% authentic to who we are. I don't have a filter with my music. If I want to talk about going out alone or crying my eyes out in a church, I'm going to let it all out in my songs. It helps the audience connect with you more, and truly know your story. That's what I expressed in this E.P., which is much different from anything else I've done before. It explores a darker side but shows that I can delve into my creativity and personal experiences, showing that not everything in life is perfect like those highlight reels you see. I took a big step in letting out these emotions on this E.P., and I hope my audience will be able to feel what I was feeling through this story. Instagram Artist Website

From Hawaii to Los Angeles, singer-songwriter, musician, and blossoming recording artist Arielle Moiré-Selvage releases her stunning debut single, "Every Season Love." Arielle Moiré-Selvage has been expressing her thoughts and emotions through singing and writing since the mere age of seven. Having performed around the world singing, playing the guitar and keyboard, she's developed a unique sound that's already amassed a loyal following. When she's not focussing on her music career, Moiré-Selvage is surfing, hiking, or training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She's recently put those passions aside and released her brilliant debut single, "Every Season Love," which touches on her vast and profound passion for someone special. Although this is Arielle Moiré-Selvage's debut single, it carries such weight and emotion that offers a sense of instant connection between herself and the listener. Expanding on the new release, "Every Season Love," the song gently begins with a lush acoustic guitar melody, warm violin strings, and slight percussion. The song's instant atmospheric vibe sends us off into a daydream, only to be put to sleep by the harmonious and soft vocal stylings of Arielle Moiré-Selvage. Listening to her tender lyrics, she touches on the heartaches and loneliness she's afraid of facing if she loses the love of her life. This song offers the perfect amount of sonic nostalgia; something about the melancholy background strings merged with the bright acoustic guitar takes us back to adult contemporary tunes of the early 2000s. As she drifts her way to the serene outro, Moiré-Selvage reminds a lover that she'll do just about anything to ensure their relationship stands the test of time. Get to know the angelic and chilling stylings of Arielle Moiré-Selvage through her debut single, "Every Season Love," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Arielle Moiré-Selvage, and congratulations on releasing your beautiful and passionate debut single, "Every Season Love." Since this is your first release, how does this single represent you and your music? The release of my first single "Every Season Love" is huge for me. It's been a long road to get here as I wrote it in 2015. It represents my knack for writing love songs based on my own personal experiences. Thank you to BuzzMusic for featuring my work! What inspired the emotional and heartfelt lyrical content in "Every Season Love?" This song in particular was inspired by a love yearned for – an ideal, long-lasting love – and I wrote it to remind myself that no matter what season or phase you may be in, love is there waiting to be discovered. Did you work with any producers or musicians to help bring "Every Season Love" to life? What was the behind-the-scenes process like? I worked with two producers, Killian Cruiser (music production) and Chris Garcia (vocal production). I sent Killian a demo and worked with him to develop the instrumental parts for about a month and a half. I booked a session with Chris for the vocals to record the vocals here in Topanga. It was awesome to be able to record my guitar and vocals locally! Did you face any personal challenges when writing your honest and passionate lyrics for "Every Season Love?" Or was this process rather straightforward? I was visiting Topanga from Hawai'i, where I grew up and was living at the time. Sitting on my bed with my guitar, I just felt inspired to write some music. My inspiration is usually very spontaneous versus premeditated. I wrote two songs during that trip, and one of them was "Every Season Love." I recall reminiscing about what was good about my past relationships and what kind of love I want with a future partner. What's next for you? Recording more of my music professionally and performing live locally! I am currently working with Killian, and hopefully with Chris again, on another single. This will be an edgy, different sound and vibe compared to "Every Season Love." I hope to release my next single next month (March 2022). I just performed at the Deerlodge in Ojai and am very excited about an upcoming performance in Hollywood. I have been invited to play a few of my songs at the Hotel Cafe for one of their weekly showcasing, Monday Monday. I'll be playing the evening of Monday, March 7th sometime between 8-11 pm. Facebook

Toronto-based producer, singer-songwriter, and versatile recording artist Jesse Maxwell discuss poignant themes in his new single, "nosedive." Gravitating to music early on led Jesse Maxwell to study classical piano, play in coffee houses, and move to New York to join a local blues band. His experiences in NY helped Maxwell build his chips, only to move back to Toronto and create a band, releasing their debut album in May 2020. As his solo career racked up over 700k streams on Spotify, there's truly no saying where Jesse Maxwell is headed next. His latest single, "nosedive," offers a special groove that Maxwell uses to reflect on past struggles with addiction after six years of sobriety. "Nosedive depicts the dichotomy of a high and comedown. The power of invincibility you feel on the way up and the crash on the way down," note Maxwell. Jumping into "nosedive," this bluesy and hazy track opens with a downtempo drum beat and cloudy, psychedelic synths that place the track into this wavy and otherwordly atmosphere. As Jesse Maxwell's filtered and muffled vocals float their way in, he begins to touch on his experience of giving someone superpowers only for their wings to break in the end. We truly appreciate the bravery and vulnerability Jesse Maxwell brought to this track, helping him propel forward on his journey to wellness while remembering the mental and physical turmoil of addiction. With added brass elements and the same lush, spacey groove, Jesse Maxwell continues to serenade us with the utmost tenderness and mystery until the very last beat. Begin your venture to wellness with help from Jesse Maxwell's soulful and meaningful hit, "nosedive," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Jesse Maxwell. We want to thank you for creating such a unique and meaningful song like "nosedive." What inspired you to create a song about your experience with addiction? Firstly thank you so much for inviting me here and giving me the platform to speak about this song. I’ll start by saying that writing this song was not intentional, addiction and recovery plays such a big role in my life, sometimes without me even realizing it, and it seeps its way into my art. I started using drugs as a way to “fake some sort of ease” to quote the first verse of the song or as people like to say “to take the edge off”, as a teenager. That edge was personal discomfort, but a high always gave me the feeling like I was a different person. That was part of the appeal for me. Only after I got sober gave me the clarity of how invincible I felt during a peak of a high, and how broken I felt on the comedown, yet that cycle continued for years. I use my music as a form of therapy, diving into unfiltered thoughts and unadulterated themes, so as I was writing ‘nosedive’ the song pretty much revealed itself to me and it was one of those moments that was like “oh, we’re really talking about this right now, huh?”. My writing is never usually something that’s calculated or planned out, I just start writing and my mind takes it wherever it wants to go. Why did you choose to create this mysterious, hazy, and psychedelic sonic atmosphere for "nosedive?” How does this enhance the song's theme? For me, this instrumental is a perfect sonic depiction of the themes of the song. As you say, mysterious, hazy, and psychedelic. I don’t like creating music that sounds too “happy”, “sad”, or forces an emotion on my listener. I like creating music that sounds atmospheric, maybe a little eerie and a little suave, always bold, but completely up to interpretation and that gives me a lot of freedom when I create. I use the word “nocturnal” a lot when I describe my music. I think the instrumental really puts the listener in somewhat of a trance with the smooth wah-guitar, distant horns, and steady beat. Did you produce "nosedive" completely solo or did you collaborate with anyone? What was your creative process like? What thoughts and feelings did you want your audience to experience when listening to the track? The instrumental for nosedive was created with my co-producer Andrés Alzate. When we work together we basically go back and forth and try things until we’re both happy with the outcome. One of my favorite things to do is vocal arrangements. I’ll just sit there and layer 8 vocals on top of each other in harmony. This song is quite heavy on the vocal arrangement, with lots of soft lush harmonies that add to the song’s soothing quality. When someone listens to this song, I want them to clear their mind and get lost in it - to open their minds up to all the nuances of the track, and the textures that create the bed of sound. I want the listener to feel powerful when they listen to it, whether they have it on full blast or just in the background, I want it to set the mood. What's next for you after “nosedive?” I’m releasing my second full-length album, ‘LP2,’ which will be released in August of 2022. We also have some great visuals/music videos shot by the incredible; Adrian Altobelli and Eric Kingsbury, that will be accompanying the album rollout. We’re pressing vinyl, we’ll be playing more shows, so whatever happens; happens, the process is exciting. I hope if you’re reading this, you go check out nosedive and stay tuned for everything else that’s on the horizon. Instagram Facebook

Dedicating himself to creating his own alternative sound within the genre, the natural-born writer has expanded into other avenues such as music production, guitar, and audio engineering. With influences such as Lupe Fiasco, Childish Gambino, Travis Scott, and Earl Sweatshirt, he creates hip-hop-centered making sense of the world around him while proudly proclaiming his confidence in music. From San Antonio, Texas, the artist and producer duo ALI3N & CRY3 are eager to present the otherworldly sound of their latest album, 'DARK MATT3R.' What started as a dream finally materializes for singer-songwriter ALI3N, as he reconnects with his childhood friend, CRY3, on their new project. Taking our attention to the elusively flowing essence of the title track and lead single, we're brought into a newfound dimension that combines the compelling and thought-provoking sounds with hip-hop. As we navigated through the verses, we couldn't help but soak up all of the wordplays that were ready for dissection. Each word is performed with conviction as the tonal distinction of ALI3N radiates hunger, and the dominant hues glide across this mesmerizing atmosphere. Bringing life to the curiosity that roams within each of us, the dark yet glimmering soundscape of 'DARK MATT3R' has us eager to unwrap the rest of the project. Chalked full of charisma and lush reverberation, the dystopia that filters through this piece leave us to believe there is no better album representation than this particular song. ALI3N and CRY3 manage to pull our attention like no other and have us wanting to further explore 'DARK MATT3R' at a rapid pace. Welcome to BuzzMusic, ALI3N, and CRY3, and congratulations on the release of your latest album, 'DARK MATT3R.' What inspired this concept with such a creative piece that takes us to newfound dimensions? ALI3N: originally came up with the concept 3 years ago and it stemmed from some music he was working on at the time. He Was always interested in the universe/space working on some sort of futuristic music and trying to channel the curiosity of the universe to a sound. CRY3: I had some beats already made that happened to match the sound identity he was looking for and we built off of that and started putting the album together. We originally were going to make a rap/trap type EP. Then I showed him a few other snippets that were a different style and that’s what you hear on this album. How does it feel to have another full-length project under your belt? What creative differences and similarities have you noticed between 'DARK MATT3R' and previously released E.P's or albums? CRY3: it definitely feels great to have more music out in the world. I have been really wanting to add more to my digital catalog. I released a 5-track EP back in September of some instrumentals and that was my first solo release. But this project is much more dynamic and I love the emotion we were able to express. However, this is technically ALI3N’s first major release! There were definitely some interesting similarities and differences for creating this album compared to a previous release. As far as similarities go, my approach is the same and I electronically produce all my tracks. Utilizing a combination of samples and live layers within a few DAWs. But for our album, there was definitely some input from ALI3N’s side since we needed to make sure his vocals weren’t clashing with the other layers. I enjoyed that because It really made us think as we were working on each song. And I think it made us pay attention to detail way more. When I worked on my solo EP I didn’t have as many active ears listening during the creative process. So I had to really rely on my vision for that ep and make sure I at least stay true to what I wanted to convey. What was it like coming together again to combine your visions? What does the typical creative session look like between you two? ALI3N: This was unique because he had this idea for so long so he already had an idea for what he wanted. He had the track ideas already named and listed before we actually started recording. So we worked relatively quickly and the mutual understanding of the vision really allowed us to work through this album. And of course, it was great working on something artistic with a friend I have known since middle school practically. CRY3: This was our first time ever working together on music so everything was new really. But I think the approach was relatively standard. I laid out the beats and we would just have listening sessions and just start writing and go from there. We would largely talk about things that inspire us, reflect on past experiences. And usually, from there we’d start crafting lyrics. Largely ALI3N wrote all of the lyrics to the tracks while I (CRY3) produced all the beats. And I think keeping it like that allowed us to work nicely and practically. What is the main message you hope your audience takes from 'DARK MATT3R?' Don’t be afraid to look at yourself from within. The concept behind the album 'Dark Matter' refers to the unseeable. And like the heaven VS hell that can be within yourself. And the conflict of your Ego feeding those urges but trying to resist the darkness. And The battle you face within yourself that people can’t see. We hope these songs can relate to that and let people know they aren’t alone and can find that balance and inner light. What's next for you? We have some ideas in the works for future content and projects. We might have a Potential follow-up to Dark Matt3r…But largely just focusing on making more music. I (CRY3) have some beats lined up for a potential instrumental ep release in the future. We definitely want to be more consistent with our output! CRY3 Instagram ALI3N Instagram

As The Ormidales return with a song that speaks into our most profound thoughts and emotions, we're hung up on the fact that they project the essence of life's notions so well in the single, "She's Leaving For London." The narrative sweeps us up into the progression of life, where we come to realize that not everyone is meant to be with us forever. In an abstract manner that comes off as poetic, we embrace the truth in the way that The Ormidales intended. In the buoyant and triumphant energy that propels us through the stratosphere of fate, we're captivated by the sense of togetherness that is brought forth by the band's chemistry. Taking a theme that tends to wallow in the melancholy of the universe's plans at times, The Ormidales manage to create a vivid illustration of a wistful tapestry that we all visit one time or another in our life. Between the pulsing percussion and rhythm that sets the enticing tempo for "She's Leaving For London," and the structure of meaningful lyrical motifs that caress the heartfelt nature of our souls, listening to this record sparks up the brilliant themes of The Ormidales which we love dearly. Holding on to each note with a tight grasp of hope, glimmering reflection of new chapters to begin, if anyone can make us excited about doors closing, it's The Ormidales. Welcome to BuzzMusic, The Ormidales. We love chatting with you about the new releases you prepare so seamlessly for us! In "She's Leaving For London," are the lyrics we hear based on a real-life experience? Mark: Hi Great to be chatting with you again, suddenly another year passed, right? So… “She’s Leavin’ For London” real-life experience? Absolutely! It seems to have a number of stories, characters, and settings woven through it. It wasn’t one that got written in 20 minutes. I had a job with a food company years ago and there was a part-time salesperson that did the rounds of health food stores when she was in town. Otherwise, she was an air hostess for one of the Canadian airlines. She’d tell me fascinating stories of her travels to foreign destinations and I recall seeing in her that the years of flying the long hauls were catching up with her. I used to imagine what her life as a younger globetrotting woman would have been like. Suddenly she left the company…gone no further news. My mind was by then fueled with ambitions to also travel the world. A year in Southeast Asia followed and the theme of people entering and departing continued, short-term travel companions, lovers, and acquaintances that were there for the moment and then they had somewhere else they wanted or needed to be. There still seem to be these transit lounges of life with fleeting moments and people that you experience; then you watch them climb into a taxi and never see them again. Allowing this record to set the tone for your self-titled album, what does this track say about the concept etched into this collection of songs? Mark: We’re conscious of what our songs want to say or let people feel. We’ll consider which soundscape or physical location the story would be best told from. Each of the 10 songs on “The Ormidales” is a visit to the music styles or places music was made when we were growing up. Through the various tracks, you might find yourself in Southern California, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, Inverness in Scotland … or London. PD Wohl who worked with us on the album was raised on the U.S. East Coast so the songs with that region’s feel in them benefitted a lot from his playing and production work. Bill: As Mark mentioned we are indeed a melting pot, a sonic potpourri of styles and influences that we may reference as a sketchpad of what direction we want to take the song and meander into where it may take us without fear of not staying in the box. We have always written with imagery that we think and hope people respond to it. Radio was huge all our lives so we were blessed to have so much to be influenced from. Our newest allows you to hop on board because there is a plane heading to London. Could you please share a glimpse into the creative process of bringing this song to life? Mark: I write on an acoustic guitar, play stuff to Bill over the phone now, or send him a demo by email. We used to enjoy a Saturday morning coffee table session, passing the guitar back and forth along with our song ideas A riff and a chorus was all we had for “London” initially and then found the verses singing over a modified guitar chord that I still don’t know the name of. The bridge was another riff thing that was in my spare parts drawer. That’s the song’s notebook life; will let Bill fill you in its studio life where it raises itself from the slab. Bill: So, in this case, PD Wohl had a great awareness of musical genres throughout his life in New York and we could use bands and sounds to reference bits and pieces of sounds and production values to him with ease and with each song the genesis was born from just that. We have great musician friends with whom we have connected and will continue using the great talent source to bring our songs to life. From the first strums of the guitar, we start its journey. What does "She's Leaving For London," say about you as a band? Mark: We are not so much a full band; Bill and I are a couple of songwriters with production ideas. Instead of loading a van with gear and playing a show that’s over, done, and gone at the end of 90 minutes, we upload a video that will be around for all to enjoy for a really long time. The people that work on the music with us vary from single to single and album to album. With the overall tone of the tune in mind, we try to assemble musicians that will give the songs their definitive feel and tonal qualities. Sometimes we miss that mark and surprise ourselves with a happy sonic accident…a brand new stew. Bill: Yeah, two fellas that want to get their musings out for all to hear and see. We have done a handful of shows with different folks but our focus is on recording and making the best visual interpretation of the song we can within our means. What's next for you? Mark: We’re doing really well keeping up with singles and videos. Since July 2020 we have released 10 singles with videos and a 4 song EP called “Any Other Year” as well as this re-issue of “The Ormidales” our first album. There has been an encouraging reception from Europe, the U.K., and Australia so we figure more singles and videos of new songs will keep us busy in 2022. We would like to gain a few more friends around the world and get a bit more play on the independent FM and Internet radio stations in Canada and the U.S. Bill: Yes, a full slate ahead. We will continue with our projects and musings to reach more people. We have garnered quite good radio response particularly in the UK as well as play in many countries worldwide so the stimulus is certainly there to do more. Looking forward to seeing how "She’s Leaving For London" is received and eyes open for the plane. Instagram Twitter

Hailing from none other than Los Angeles, California himself is boundary-breaking artist Andrew Ampaya, known professionally as Munsi. Keeping his instrumentalist roots alive and well, Munsi is known for embedding an array of tones together to produce songs with incredible flavor. Munsi garnered an impressive resumé with over a decade-long experience in playing keyboards. Being able to construct original, one-of-a-kind pieces, Munsi crafts music that speaks to him and his artistic soul. He's evolved his personal sound to dive deep into musical nuances, and with that comes his latest nuanced release, "Silver Lining." A full-bodied, groovy soundscape penetrates the air immediately upon pressing the play button on "Silver Lining." Munsi sends listeners into a psychedelic wonderland with the elaborate instrumental integration that ensues. Munsi has always been versatile with his ability to generate flavourful tones that haven't been heard before. The "Silver Lining" production possesses the best kind of funky vibe that's oh-so naturally to move along to. An elusive vocal performance from Munsi eventually ensues, which offers a hypnotic embrace in itself. "Silver Lining" hones into the new-wave, contemporary direction of the current psychedelic/pop scene we have today. With incredible textures, Munsi takes a real deep dive into his harmonious bag of tricks to gift listeners a real snazzy single. To sum the listening experience up, one should prepare to have an otherworldly sensation instilled in them upon listening to Munsi's "Silver Lining" song. A true visionary of his craft, this won't be the last time any of us hear of Munsi. Welcome to BussMusic, Munsi. How are you feeling now that "Silver Lining" is out in the music world? Feeling great! It's been a long time coming for this song so I'm feeling somewhat relieved that the day is finally here. I'm very excited and eager for everyone to listen to something that I've been sitting with and working on for so long. At what point did you gather all of the necessary influence to write and produce "Silver Lining?" It's been at least 2 years ago that I began laying down the elements that would become 'Silver Lining'. This one started with some drum tracks performed and tracked by a super talented drummer/friend of mine, Andrew Tolman from the band Mondo Cozmo. The drum tracks were actually for a song from another project that I produced. I loved the warmth and tone of them so much that I decided to chop them up and start a whole other idea with them. A lot of the groove and instrumentation were inspired and built on top of those drums. After I stumbled upon the opening bass line, the rest of the song seemed to start flowing out very seamlessly. Thereafter, over the course of those 2 years, the track slowly started to piece together and I eventually decided to share the fully arranged instrumental with Erik Janson, a good friend/former bandmate (guitarist) in my previous band, Wildling. He loved it so much that he called me shortly after and wanted to take a stab at writing a vocal melody & lyrics to it. After hearing what he laid down, I decided that the direction it was heading in needed to be fully realized because it was sounding too good not to. It eventually evolved into a sort of driving disco/dance track, especially after having recorded vocals of myself and then having my good friend/artist, Ryan LeVine (another former bandmate of mine from Wildling) also lay down vocals. The 3 of us sang together at the same time creating a sort of 70s/Bee Gees/Jungle vibe, which I absolutely loved. Then to top it all off, I had David Ralicke (who's played for Beck, M83, Broken Bells, The Shins, Feist, Devendra Banhart, Cat Power, Fitz, and the Tantrums, and countless others) lay down saxophone which really put the song over the top. I still can't believe how it all came together and am so proud of how the song came out. Were there any challenges you faced along the way in producing "Silver Lining" considering how thoroughly eclectic the song is? Yea, there were times during the making of the song that I felt stuck and doubted whether or not I would ever finish it. I think that is definitely normal though anytime you start writing a song 'within the box'. But at the same time, a lot of magic can come from that type of creative process. Also, it became apparent to me how important it is to step away sometimes and come back to the idea with a fresh perspective/mindset. I can't tell you how many times I did that with this song. As an artist who clearly explores the depths of sound and creates truly original-sounding pieces, how would you describe the creative process and overall vision you possess to generate such novel music? I think I would describe the process as focusing on letting yourself be open to exploring a plethora of ways to find inspiration and ideas. Some ideas will spark out of nowhere when I am out doing something completely unrelated to music, and some will come as I'm jamming alongside a random drum groove that I decided to chop up on a Sunday afternoon. I believe that the key is to try as many different environments, instruments, techniques, states of mind, etc in order to channel what could become some of the best work you'll ever create. What's next? Well I'm already working on my next single - or it could be part of a larger body of work, an EP or LP, not sure yet - which again.. I've been chipping away at for quite some time. That seems to be what I do; work on ideas for what feels like forever until the pieces finally start to fall into place. The track is already fully arranged/produced and I'm getting ready to head into the studio to get a good friend of mine to lay down her vocals as well as hopefully have other friends contribute. This project has always been rooted in the desire to collaborate and feature as many talented friends and artists as possible. I hope to continue to dive deeper into that collaborative process with the goal of surprising ourselves. Instagram

In her last year of high school, the 18-year-old Isabella Chiarini is a fanatic for everything music. From intricate chords, simple melodies, and heart-wrenching lyrics, she has always been told that she is a bit too mature for my own good. What shapes her as an artist is her day-to-day experiences along with the themes of love, loss, and being bullied. Isabella Chiarini feels that too many people are affected by other people’s non-acceptance and hurtful words. Using this as fuel for her artistic fire, we get to experience the vulnerable and whole offerings that Isabella Chiarini conveys through melodic expressions. Her memorable pop sound filters through the speakers as we press play on her latest EP release titled, ‘Every Single Tear.’ Immediately introducing us to the vibrant and authentic concepts unraveled in this collection of songs, we’re magnetically pulled towards the first record showcased, “You & Me.” The buoyant energy that trickles into our ears has an electronic meets pop sound and takes a mainstream approach to the way the structure dips into that theme. Singing about the loss of a significant other, we’re thrilled with the vulnerable hues that Isabella Chiarini unleashes throughout this piece. Bringing us closer to who she is and what she has gone through, all while projecting the intimate tenors present, there’s a sense of familiarity that “You & me” brings forth. Perhaps tugging on our heartstrings in a way that reflects our own relatability to the song, Isabella Chiarini is a vessel of emotion that propels us to our own introspection. If “You & me” is a reflection of the rest of the EP, then listeners are in for a treat with this poetically structured journal entry in sonic form. As we press repeat on the dreamy soundscape that is “You & Me,” we usher all to listen to the heartrending essence of Isabella Chiarini. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Isabella Chiarini, and congratulations on your latest EP release! As you open up the project with “You & Me,” what statement do you want this song to make on the overall project concept? Thank you. I released my EP in July and it was such an amazing experience, I am so grateful to everyone for showing it so much love. This song is the first single on the EP, it creates the storyline. This song is about a failed relationship that this young girl does not want to reignite, but she cannot stop thinking about. We love the visuals in your music video. Why did you choose to go with animation for "You & Me?" I was originally going to do a lyric video, but I quickly ditched that idea because I felt like it had been done many times before and I wanted to do something different. Around that time is when I started listening to Billie Eilish's music and took inspiration from her animated video for “my future” for my video. What was your vision for the storyline of the music video? My vision for the video was to keep it simple and follow the events of the song. I also took inspiration from Billie Eilish's music video, that's where the idea for the forest and water scenes came from. Furthermore, the other girl characters are all my friends, I wanted to include them because they have always been supportive of me both on and offline so it only seemed fitting to put them into a project of mine. Could you please share a glimpse into the themes and stories addressed on this EP? The EP 'Every Single Tear' follows a storyline. I like all my music to have a running theme and tell stories about different events of not only my life but life in general so people will always have something to relate to. The first track “You & Me,” is about a failed relationship that someone does not want to reignite, but cannot stop thinking about. That's the theme of the song, and the theme I wanted to portray in the animated video. The next song “Every Single Tear” is about finally letting go of the relationship and it displays all the emotions that come along with that. Near the end of the song, the person discovers there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The third track “Another Love Song” is about how the person no longer feels like they need someone else, and the last thing they want is someone else to hurt them again. The last song “Look into the Mirror (Remix)” is about finding and loving yourself again. In summary, I would describe the EP as the stages of a breakup. How long did it take for you to get these stories into sonic form? What is the most difficult part of the process? The EP was definitely years in the making, however, I would not say difficult. I wrote “Another Love Song” and “Look into the Mirror” about 2-3 years before I even thought about releasing an EP, and when I finally finished “You & Me” and “Every Single Tear”, the pieces just fell into place and the story aligned. I felt the whole process happened very organically and wasn’t forced. That's when I find my best work comes, when something feels forced I find it less genuine, that's what I love about the EP. I think my latest work has held the most meaning to me and felt like the most genuine thing I have ever made. With talking about such mature subject matter, is there ever a part of you that wishes you weren’t exposed to these hardships so early on? I think that everybody goes through hardships in their lives that they wish never happened, but the reality is that's life. I find a lot of my musical inspiration comes from the bad times in my life. I would not give up any experiences that happened to me in my life, whether they be bad or good because they have shaped me into the person I am today and I think they’ve shaped me into a relatable figure people can come to. I love being a shoulder to cry on, and I don’t think I would be able to give the advice I am able to give without those times. That's ultimately what I think my songs are, advice-givers, shoulders to cry on, or even uplifting anthems. Instagram

Kelly Vargas is a singer-songwriter and independent recording artist originally from New York. Coming from a Costa Rican-American background, Kelly identifies as an Alternative R&B and Pop Latinx artist. Writing songs and performing in both English and Spanish, the bilingual artist aims to highlight the subcommunity of the Latinx bilingual community in the U.S. since her upbringing has been a merge of both cultures. Taking our attention to the ambient new single from Kelly Vargas, we click play on "short ride" and immediately sink into our seats. The production elements combine a series of elusive and prevailing components to round out the dark and intimate R&B soundscape. Allowing us to take in the whirlwind of emotions visibly we visit when indulging in Kelly Vargas' inimitable croons, there's an almost ethereal feel to the entirety of the energy conveyed. Kelly Vargas' timbres are projected in a way that has us dipping into the compelling flow of feathery lyrical motifs caressing the speakers. Cascading upon the beat, we hear the narrative highlight frustration with normalization hookup culture in today's dating scene. Taking us into a tale that unravels as the spotlight falls upon an individual who wants to enjoy her presence only for a short time while lacking the attempt of human and emotional connection. Playing into the heart of Kelly Vargas herself, there are many of her own ways etched into the song's deeper meaning. Speaking out to all the hopeless romantics out there, Kelly Vargas drives home the vulnerable expressions in "short ride." Welcome to BuzzMusic, Kelly Vargas, and congratulations on your latest single release! We love how you open up about pieces of yourself being reflected in "short ride." Do you always get this vulnerable in your music? Thank you for having me! With my songwriting and music in general it can be a central source of vulnerability, expression, and healing in many forms. Sometimes I write music because it feels and sounds good or I’m just having a great time with other songwriters. Sometimes I write music from personal situations in my life or even just a made-up story. It all honestly depends, but that’s the beauty of composing and songwriting. The infinite amount of options you have with the creative aspect of it. In ‘short ride’ it was a social commentary from past personal experiences in my dating life, created into one scenario for the purpose of the track, writing, and aesthetic. I love being honest and vulnerable in music at times. So yes, it can be very healing and rewarding. How long did it take for you to create this song? Could you please shine a light on what the songwriting process looked like for you? The song was written in a span of two sessions with my friend and creative collaborator, Hartsook (Thomas Kaplin). I met him here out in LA and ever since then we have been getting into sessions and writing songs/demos together. This is the second track release that we have collaborated on and it’s always a great time working with him. With this track, we got into his studio, listened to songs we love and feel inspired by, and literally just started writing and recording everything from scratch together. What advice do you have for your audience going through similar themes that are addressed in "short ride?" Don’t fall for the potential of a partner, relationship, or scenario. Take the facts as it is and face the truth and its outcomes. Save yourself wasting your limited time and mental sanity trying to convince people to want to be with you or to stay. It’s not worth it. Who needs that kind of energy in their life anyway? As an artist, what is the main message you aim to convey to your audience? Honest self-expression and vulnerability in my music and songwriting. Crossing genres through lyrics, vocal production, and arrangement. Creating a difference and niche for people to like and relate to. What's next for you? New music for sure! So far I’ve been releasing singles per season and this is my winter release and first track of 2022. I also have been gigging out here in LA with a full band. We had our first show a few weeks ago at the Virgil and our second show is Friday, February 18th at the legendary Viper Room. Catch our set at 8:30 pm! Tickets you can find on my IG @KellyVargasMusic starting this Monday. Instagram Facebook

West Hollywood-based self-taught producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter, if u take me home. is the musical project of 28-year-old Jon Benward, constantly finding new ways to reflect himself and the ever-changing world through his music. With inspirations like PARTYNEXTDOOR, The Weeknd, Majid Jordan, and Bryson Tiller, you'd think that if u take me home. 's sound is strictly R&B, but that's far from the truth. Growing up looking forward to blasting the radio on long car rides, a young Benward thought bands like Sum 41, Blink 182, and All American Rejects offered the most exciting music to hear. Now debuting in the music industry with the sonic and visual pairing for "thoughts on god," we get to experience the sultry R&B atmosphere where if u take me home. excels in expressing themselves. The upbeat energy pairs with the introspective lyrical motifs that if u take me home. conveys. Through a reverberated chamber of timbres, the echoes that lay within "thoughts on god" have us transported to a state of mind deep in thought. The brilliant imagery of the music video pairs with this song in a way that has us touring the streets and journey of the protagonist. The city lights send us over the top as we know first hand that's when we get the majority of our thinking done. To bring the two together in a way that is so balanced brings a breathtaking amount of harmony to the picture. Coming back around to the fact that "thoughts on god" is solely crafted by the talents of if u take me home. blows our minds in the best way possible. A true artist honing in on his craft, if this is the first glimpse we're seeing, then we can't wait for the rest of the music catalog to reach our speakers. Welcome to BuzzMusic, if u take me home.! We love your debut single and music video for "thoughts on god." In your own words, could you please share what this song means to you as the artist? Being the first song I've released under this new artist name, this song definitely has a lot of weight for me. It sonically encapsulates the musical journey of discovery that I inadvertently found myself on about three years ago. This song and this project are me growing up. Lyrically, it's about my struggle to come to terms with a lot of things from my past that I can never change and I think that is something a lot of people can relate to. Writing about such personal things was a real challenge and a choice that I found myself second-guessing daily. In the end, "Thoughts on god" turned out to be one of the most personal songs I've released to date and I'm excited to finally be able to share it with the world. Was there a particular moment or story in your life that brought you the inspiration you needed for this track? Towards the end of 2019, I felt myself getting very experimental with my music (Think two-minute guitar solos. You get the picture). It was during this time that my fellow producer and long-time collaborator Anthony Annis and myself locked ourselves away to create anything that we could vibe out to. Although a lot of what came from this time was remarkably unusable, this song was one of those melodic ideas that really came together when I least expected it to. As the months rolled along into 2020, it became very apparent that the world was ending around me. I thought to myself "if the world never goes back to normal, what would I do?" and that thought pushed me to contemplate the roles that traditional social and religious normalities have had in my life. I was chasing my dream but I wasn't allowing my dream to grow and expand into the true vision that I knew it could evolve into. The reason behind this was fear of vulnerability impressed upon me by the world around that I had grown up into thus far. Throughout the turbulent year, I learned a lot about myself and how ready I was to take a leap of faith on a sound and musical style that was very outside of my traditional wheelhouse. "Thoughts on god" is the leap of faith. What was it like filming the music video for this song? Did the introspective vision come out exactly how you imagined it? The process of filming this video was so much fun. We shot it on location in downtown Los Angeles during a somewhat warm late April night back in 2020. My long-time friend and kick-ass tattoo artist Ashley Grimm (@ashgrimmx) did an incredible job portraying the addiction-riddled heroine of the story. Visually, it came together incredibly well all due to my incredible director and videographer Samantha Baker (@samanthabakerfilm). My vision for the video overall was a simple one: to visualize an honest depiction of isolation and loneliness. The heroine in the video represents me lost in my own anxious mind and the mood swings that I often feel like I put myself through. The vision came together beautifully. What is the main message that you aim to convey to your audience? The main message I want to convey to my audience with my art is to question what they have been told is the right path. I don't feel anyone can truly know what they want or what is right for them as an individual without critical analysis. The name of the project (if u take me home.) is a question without a definite answer. I feel like this moment in history that we're all in right now is a crucial turning point for us all. It's important to be brave and question the roads we choose to take as a result of our upbringing. How will you react when faced with a reality that may or may not match the one you were told that you need to chase? What's next for you? Lots of exciting things. This year is going to be my busiest studio year to date and I'm beyond excited to share with you everything that I've been creating. Music, visuals, special surprises, etc. The future is looking very bright. Instagram Twitter