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From Laguna Beach, California, singer-songwriter and pop recording artist Anika puts on quite the alluring performance in her latest single and accompanying music video, "Are You Down." Anika has something to say, and listeners can hear her relentless and passionate nature through each of her breathtaking tunes. Although her songwriting reflects the Gen Z experience, Anika adds old-school twists with influences like Queen, ABBA, and Bruno Mars. Anika has recently been working with producer Mark Vogel to create songs under various pop approaches. Recently releasing her soothing and desirous single, "Are You Down," Anika also released a music video for the soulful tune while showering us in her radiant and lush performance. We love this song's passion and heart; it reminds us of a unique female rendition of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak.'s "Smokin' Out The Window." Expanding on the single, "Are You Down," the song harmoniously opens with Anika's soulful and vibrant harmonies that softly drop into a soothing and groovy pop/r&b atmosphere. As she begins to serenade us with her warm and tender vocals, Anika continues to display endless love and affection for someone special while hoping to only go higher with them by her side. Taking a look at the music video for "Are You Down," Anika definitely tied in some of her nostalgic influences into this video as she wears black arm-length gloves and holds her dial-up phone up to her ear. From the recording studio to the stage, Anika graces us with her stunning performance to help us learn more about the young singer-songwriter's poised stage presence. Crack open the beauty within Anika's latest single and music video, "Are You Down." Find the song on all digital streaming platforms and the music video on YouTube. Instagram

The Berlin-based musician, singer-songwriter, and dancer Bulgarian Cartrader make his spirited debut with a refreshing new single, "No Other Drug." Bulgarian Cartrader moved to Berlin with his family in the 90s, and since then, he's pursued his dreams of waving the Bulgarian flag with each musical endeavor. One can easily recognize Bulgarian Cartrader through the magical sheepskin coat that his grand-uncle gifted him. After two years of experimenting with the art of production in his Berlin studio, Bulgarian Cartrader finally released his debut single, "No Other Drug." Impressively, the song was mixed by Steve Sedgwick, who mixed the most recent albums by Gorillaz, and you can hear that legendary electronic sound perfectly in this new hit. The single is also the lead track from Bulgarian Cartrader's forthcoming LP, 'Motor Songs.' Hitting play on the debut single, "No Other Drug," we're gracefully met with Bulgarian Cartrader's soft, John Lennon-like vocals overtop of a sole acoustic guitar. As he makes his way to the hook, Bulgarian Cartrader shifts into a bright falsetto with rumbling drums and quirky synths that amplify the Gorillaz feel and tone. This song is the perfect way for Bulgarian Cartrader to make his big artistic debut, as it's equally as catchy as it is groovy and dynamic. As Bulgarian Cartrader shifts back into the slow, melodic verse, he paints our hearts in the most vibrant colors of love, desire, and intimacy. Closing the track on the brightest and most exhilarating note possible, Bulgarian Cartrader leaves us wanting much more where this came from. Introduce yourself to the surreal stylings of Bulgarian Cartrader through his debut single, "No Other Drug," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Bulgarian Cartrader. Congratulations on releasing your dynamic and passionate debut single, "No Other Drug." Why did you choose to release this song as your debut? How does this song represent you and your sound? This song switches radically between two moods. First, there’s that rather solitary, folky, just me and my guitar verse, and then suddenly it burst into that euphoric, uplifting Fatboy-slimish hook. Then it all repeats and that’s it. Finito, simple and direct. I like it! There are way more complex songs on the record, but this one felt like the honest, uncompromised start of something great that’s about to arrive later this year. The first BCT Album. What inspired the theme and concept of your debut single, "No Other Drug?" I was writing the first verse. When I reached the end of that verse, I imagined myself in a car listing to one of the cool indie radio stations in town,, I asked myself, what shall I sing in order to catch the attention of my own ears. So I decided to climb two octaves up with my voice and indeed 1.5 years later I'm sitting in my car listening to "no other drug“ on that particular radio station and saying to myself - yeah that works, well done! What was it like working with renowned producer Steve Sedgwick for "No Other Drug?" Was this your first time working with him? I produced the song on my own but the whole album including that first single got mixed by Steven. As I was looking for a Mixer for my album a year ago, he was recommended to me next to a couple of other guys - I just simply noticed that he was already in my favs list on Spotify with 3 tracks ! Stuff I heard on the radio or at some party and Shazam'd it, so I asked him and luckily he immediately said yes. Unfortunately, we could not meet up together in a studio because of the pandemic, instead, we did a couple of days via zoom. Lovely guy and such a master of his craft. Definitely, the best that could happen to me on my way to finishing and releasing music. Could you explain a little more about yourself and your music? What genres do you usually create, and what do you want to represent as an artist? Hmm, genre- it’s still a foreign word to me… I create music, like many other musicians I guess, without having a certain genre on my mind, you´re standing on a big endless playground saying, let's play! , it’s just me here, so let’s start the party right now, right here and the rest will follow, if I have to be completely honest, when creating, I always create for me and a bunch of imaginary friends sitting around in the studio. I value their taste, one of them might be called Pharell, the other one James Murphy I start making music for this fine little group. Genre is a word that definitely has a purpose and meaning in music, but I need time and development to understand it fully and come to terms with it … I guess at some point one could say, ok I did 3 albums this way, now I´d like to make an electronic dance album and go that way, so let me adjust the parameters … but for now, I just simply want to surprise myself, I’m curious what’s in and out there for me and genre is a word for grown-ups, whereas I´m a kid still. What's next for you? My next single "golden rope," is a mellow, cool ride, coming with a video we’re about to shoot this week, the first concerts with my cool band … and the album in early summer, so excited for that one … and three more albums in the next 2 years .. and... Instagram

The alternative-rock recording artist and singer-songwriter Knox Natural is shattering genre boundaries left and right with his latest 12-track album, 'Child of the Sun.' If there's one thing you can't count on, it's that Knox Natural will disrupt your expectations of his music and create a welcoming space of poignant experiences. "Thank you for allowing me to decorate your time," says the explorative recording artist. Recently releasing his newest cathartic and dynamic 12-track album, 'Child of the Sun,' let's jump right in. As we begin traveling through the new album, we're met with the introductory track, "Eternity, Wasting From My Intro," opening with a hazy and psychedelic guitar that soaks our speakers in this mysterious and otherwordly ambiance. We love how Knox Natural chose to open this project; it's like we're strolling through the scorching hot desert on our journey to self-love and expression. This instrumental offers all of that in a tightly wound and lush soundscape that kicks the album into gear with the best vibes possible. Moving into track number two, "iM HEARiNG VOiCES AGAiN," the song begins with a warm and bright string section that drops into a spacey and modern alternative/hip-hop beat while Knox Natural makes his vocal appearance in the form of a spirited and confident rap. Knox Natural then begins to paint all sorts of passionate and sensual scenes in our minds with his lustful lyricism. This song is an incredibly unique ballad, and Knox Natural's vocal effects and tone are like a more psychedelic and lush version of Gorillaz. As he closes the track, Knox Natural says all he can think about is "the undoing." Following this train of thought is the project's third track, "the UNDOING," which opens with another spacey and deeply atmospheric sonic tone alongside Knox Natural's soft and distant vocals. This song is wildly reflective; Knox Natural brings this message of introspection and self-examination that touches on themes of existence, feeling unhuman, and wondering what the future holds. What we love about Knox Natural's album thus far is his musical unpredictability. While this song opened like a spacey and wavy sonic cloud, he ends the track on a lifted alt-rock note. Upping the vibe with the fourth track, "Breathe Me, Green!," the song kicks off with a funky and lifted guitar and Knox Natural's filtered, vibrant vocals. As he begins to wash our speakers in a lighthearted and upbeat drum arrangement, Knox Natural takes us into lush yet haunting scenes keeping himself locked into someone's mossy green and static embrace while wondering where that relationship is headed. Knox Natural has such a talented way of bringing vast authenticity in both his lyricism and sonics, especially in this dynamic, passionate tune. Reaching track number five, entitled "Lady Luh Interlude (Colour Flood)," the song's title is exactly what it sounds like; a sonic flood of colors. Knox Natural opens this one-minute interlude with unique percussion arrangements and his hazy flow that's backed by spacey and celestial synths. While Knox Natural's vocals serenade us from the background and his sooting rap sits in the foreground, he transports us into the album's second half with help from the delightful production and sonics. Landing on the album's halfway point with "Heart-Tied Stone," Knox Natural floods our speakers with this jazzy ambiance through his slow percussion, soft acoustic guitar, and smooth sci-fi synths. We love the blend of organic jazz and modern electronic that Knox Natural offers in this spacey midway point; he keeps our ears locked into this soothing and soulful instrumental by absolutely hypnotizing us with his unique arrangements and dynamic sonics. As he closes the song with a gentle keyboard melody, he kicks the album's second act into gear. Onto track number seven, "Sweet Someone (Linger Longer)," this song peacefully opens with a reverbed and distant west-coast-like lead guitar and Knox Natural's gentle filtered vocals. As he begins to wish for someone's presence to stay around a while longer, the song's percussion begins to tap through our speakers and take us into this refreshing and bright sonic space. We appreciate how Knox Natural keeps us on our toes throughout the entire album thus far; we totally didn't expect this delicate alt-rock piece from an album that's leaned so much towards modern electronic and organic jazz. Opening the eighth track, "doyouliveforthis?," is a soft and emotional lead guitar that plucks its way to our hearts. Listening to Knox Natural's distant, emotional, and heartfelt vocal appearance, he sings one of the most vulnerable messages we've heard on the album so far. While wondering if his lover is as dedicated to their relationship as he is, Knox Natural unleashes those lingering and heart-crushing thoughts overtop of the most emotional and tender alt-rock instrumentation through a saddened string section and a sole electric guitar. This might have been one of our favorite songs from the album. Continuing the same introspective and emotional tone with the ninth track, "Immenintly Intertwined...," this song opens on a different note as Knox Natural vocalizes his tender emotions with the utmost clarity and heart. While accompanied by a melancholy piano melody, Knox Natural begins to sing of not needing someone who he's fallen in love with, wishing they would leave him alone once and for all. There are short and infrequent bursts of a crunchy electric guitar throughout the two-minute song that emphasize Knox Natural's raw and relatable emotion. As they were once "Immentently Intertwined..." they were also "..Decadently Detached," the tenth song that opens with a sharp electronic synth and Knox Natural's haunting harmonies alongside a slow, warm, and silky drum pattern. This song is another deftly relatable track that sings of moving away from someone's love but feeling unable to move towards any other truth that isn't his lover. Knox Natural offers his soulful and haunting performance that chills us to the bone alongside a dark, plucky bassline that leads into the instrumental outro, washing our speakers in a vibrant array of sounds and melodies. Moving onto the eleventh piece, "WANDERLUV," this song opens like a breath of fresh air through the brightest acoustic guitar melodies and short hip-hop hi-hats that up the vibe into a more pleasant and happy space. This song is another lush and smooth instrumental that helps us better understand Knox Natural's sonic capabilities. Once again, he's surpassed and defied all expectations through his unique, hypnotic, and soulful arrangements that ooze in psychedelia and love. An airy-like synth waves through our speakers towards the song's end like a portal into the album's final track. Reaching the album's outro track with "!DON'T WAIT!" we're greeted with a heavy rhythm guitar that smacks us with a nostalgic and gripping riff alongside spacey and celestial synths. This is another hypnotic and chilling instrumental that perfectly closes the album through each airy drum break, wavy guitar arrangement, and meditative synth. What's great about this track is how Knox Natural takes his time to paint such complex sonic scenes while closing the experience with a long fade-out, perfectly resembling a warm sunset at the end of our journey. Shatter your expectations of Knox Natural with his latest explorative, emotional, and psychedelic 12-track album, 'Child of the Sun,' now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Knox Natural. Congratulations on releasing your poignant and dynamic new album, 'Child of the Sun.' What inspired the creation of this cathartic and hypnotic album? Hi, thank you so much for your time! All the things I see that no one else can see prompted me through a purely creative process that allowed me to develop such an eclectic sonic experience. As a defiant musician, I love what makes me feel something novel, that feeling of oblivion you get when you hear a track like nothing else you have experienced. I appreciate those moments where we're drawn into something bigger that also still reflects back to us; I try to create what is transcendental. This album collectively curates an intensely novel and personal atmosphere for poignant experience, somewhere to be disrupted from your default state of expectations, simultaneously unlearning and all-creating. What was your creative process like for the tracks on 'Child of the Sun?' Did you begin creating each song a certain way, or was it a little more complex than that? A bit more complex I would say! I actually created, wrote, played, recorded, performed, and produced this album entirely by myself, in about two months. So in order to bring my vision for this soundscape into fruition, I was intentional "every day" about it, developing ideas and running with them, stumbling and not reaching a dynamic enough sound, and then try it again and again. The process felt like trying to capture and hone chaos, like moving in synchrony with a wind storm. I create these tracks with a few elements: some wordplay in a journal entry, several flows/rhythms of various instrumentation I've been developing, and a tireless spirit to disrupt our listening expectations and make a track like nothing I've ever heard. Is there a specific track on 'Child of the Sun' that was the most difficult to create in terms of emotions? Oof, I would say it was the raw acoustic track 'doyouliveforthis?' This track is an intimate conversation between self and lover (often so perfectly reflecting the same perspective), accosting me where I am right now in my life, prompting me to recognize just how far I have come, and begging me to confidently lean into what I am presently unaware I am even capable of doing. It is me choosing to live for everything that pulls me forward, through process, pain, and poise, into the future version of me around the bend. As a reflective surface for the listener, it calls us to sit with our own gravity, in the truths of our life direction, so that we can move confidently forward each day living for something we are equally certain and uncertain we feel is calling us. What impact do you hope to make on your audience with 'Child of the Sun'? What do you want your listeners to feel and take away? First off, THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EACH PERSON WHO INTERACTS WITH ME AND MY CREATIONS. I hope that my album leads you through several poignant and novel experiences, disrupting your expectations at each intersection of genre and stylistics. I wish for my listeners to feel their own multiplicity and undefinable perfection throughout my eclectic and uncanny soundscapes. I wish for y'all to (peacefully and/or chaotically) disappear somewhere into your minds to return with a perspective you had not yet synthesized. I really believe we are mirrors for each other, and I hope you see yourself reflected in every chaos, in every beautiful thing, and in our collective space of experience, which I often call 'the OVERWHELMING'! What does 'Child of the Sun' mean to you? In comparison with your previous albums, how does this one stand out? My debut album! She is my baby! My element! I am equally proud of and astonished by my growth as a creative. I have made several experimental tapes before, but this is certainly my largest collective vision and creation. It embodies me in my multiplicity; it is individual, defiant, tender, soulful, irreverent, ascendant, sultry, buoyant, intense. All throughout this album process, I realized my inertia, made constant breakthroughs, struggled and felt inept and juvenile, gathered and grounded myself to continue pushing into what I felt was out there for me. So this album feels like being at ease with change, with what is natural, and realizing all the energy I have pushing me to step confidently into my next self. Each day anew, sunset and also a sunrise. Instagram

From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, songwriter, rapper, and hip-hop recording artist Yende Richard Mangum releases a deeply reflective and atmospheric single entitled "Loveless." Yende Richard Mangum is currently in his second year at Princeton University, splitting his time between studying operations research and financial engineering and his music career. Mangum's award-winning sounds focus on piano and vocal improvisation, constantly keeping the listener on their toes. Yende Richard Mangum recently released his 14-track album 'Reverse Psychology,' featuring the vibey and introspective third track, "Loveless." This song's sonics are like a breath of fresh air, but Mangum's bars are the perfect example of his vocal improvisations that speak of anything lingering in the dark corners of his mind. The song is rather short in length but carries this dominant and authoritative energy that keeps us hitting repeat. Jumping into the track, "Loveless," we're met with a warm guitar sample and the smoothest lo-fi drum arrangements alongside fluttery and transcendent electronic synths. Once Yende Richard Mangum's bars begin to kick down our speakers, the sonics sink into this deeply atmospheric and wavy landscape that allows Mangum's performance to shine bright in the spotlight. Expanding on Yende Richard Mangum's performance, he touches on several relatable themes and notions of feeling like he's soaring above the clouds one minute and out of love to give the next. "I produce illusions of confusion, I spit it no saliva let it energize ya;" this is a prime example of how Mangum fuels our fire with his energetic flow while triggering the mind to do some deeper thinking than what's on the surface. Don't miss out on Yende Richard Mangum's thought-provoking release, "Loveless," now available on all digital streaming platforms through his 14-track album, 'Reverse Psychology.' Welcome to BuzzMusic, Yende Richard Mangum. We love the vibe and atmosphere of your recent hit, "Loveless." What inspired your reflective and poetic bars in this track? "Loveless" is the truest and holistic song I have written yet. When I make a beat, I title it using the words that come to mind in that exact moment, without judgment as to the title’s viability. This beat came to be after I played a series of instruments, without regard for how well I’d played them. I was trained as a pianist, so I could trust my ability to improvise well on the piano and synthesizer. I also recorded parts of me playing the bass and guitar. Though sloppy, they were aligned with my previous improvisations. Then, I used Hip-Hop’s all too familiar method of sampling, taking something that already exists and using it to create something new. Here, I introduce to the world the concept of self-sampling, using what one has already created in order to introduce a new idea. I mapped certain actions of my playing to certain buttons on my keyboard controller, rearranging them rhythmically. After reversing certain sounds, I heard what sounded like the whine of someone who is crying without tears. Thus, I titled the track “Loveless,” because it described exactly what I felt at that moment. Many months after creating this beat, when I found myself in a similar mood, I scoured my notes app for bits and pieces of clever lyrics that I felt to ring true to my more consistent feel. Though certain lyrics were written months, even years apart, they seemed to mesh well together given the context of this song. When I recorded them over this beat, though I had created many lyrical sections with separate intentions, they all converged toward a more powerful meaning, descriptive of my life as a whole. This was self-sampling through lyrics. Instead of merely creating from the tools I could see, I stepped out of the perspective of my present moment in order to find what I could use best. I found these tools to have been with me all along. What emotions or thoughts did you want to evoke in the listener when experiencing "Loveless?" What did you want them to take away from the track? In “Loveless,” I seek not to impose my own meanings upon the unknown listener. I cannot speak on what I do not know, for then I would be lying. Instead, I present what I know to be true within the context of my own experience, allowing the listener to find their own meanings within the work I present. Regardless of interpretation, truth is truth. Though it may not always be what one desires to hear, there is always something to be gained from the truth. No individuals who see themselves as separate can have the same experiences at all times. Otherwise, they could not be separate. They would be the same being. How does "Loveless" fit into the concept of your recent album, 'Reverse Psychology?' “Reverse Psychology” is the story of my life, told through hip hop. I present not the being I want to be, rather the being I am in full honesty in each moment. It speaks to the idea that one need not seek to be anything other than one’s true self. This album helped me eliminate many negative self-perceptions, through deep, honest reflection. I was only able to achieve this by coming to terms with my own truth. It shows me that everywhere I’ve gone wrong in life has been in seeking to be something that I am not. How do songs like "Loveless" represent who you are and your artistic brand? What do you want to make known with songs like this? “Loveless” represents the idea that one need not seek perfection. One need only seek their own truths. It is easier to find perfection through truth than it is to find truth through perfection. This was one of the first songs in which I ignored the musician in me that sought a perfect sound. Rather, I’d found my own true sound. I am more than a mere musician, more than a mere person. I am who I am. And I am able to define that existence. I am not seeking to please any other person. What's next for you? I have recently published 30 pages of academic writing, uniting 12 major fields of human study through the basic idea that all life can be represented as energy. Everything that has energy has life. Therefore, everything in the universe is living. I believe that the universe represents a single consciousness, and the sooner that humans can realize that, the better our life will be going forward in time. My work can be found at yendemangum.com. I will continue to spread this message, as I believe it to be true. Outside of the linear context of time, one may find that genuine truth is not merely true in one moment. It has simultaneously always been true and will continue to be true forever. Instagram Twitter

New York habitant John Joseph Laureano, otherwise known as YsL Milli, is an emerging Hip-Hop/Rap artist who's ready to show his newly-crafted sound. YsL Milli has been involved in the music game for 3 years now, meaning he's gained an insight into what works for him in an artistic sense. YsL Milli knows what it takes to create authentic, well-versed tracks that work to provoke many thoughts amidst listeners. Currently undergoing a string of releases, YsL Milli is all-too-ready to take the music world on by storm and share his newly crafted songs, rooted in vulnerability and emotionality. The latest YsL Milli track release included his honest and heart-to-heart track, "2 Face." Using a consistent and leveled tone throughout the track, YsL Milli is all about delivering a straightforward lyrical piece with "2 Face." He says it how it is and leaves no room for misinterpretation. The driving beat adds a good, easily digestible energy to the track, which proves to be a strong highlight of "2 Face." "2 Face," along with other future releases from YsL Milli are meant to hone into a new wave of honesty and emotion. YsL Milli prides himself on being a truly unique rapper, one that focuses on his authentic visions and doesn't conform to a certain popular style. This easily gets translated in "2 Face," and we're sure it'll remain true with future releases he's planning to debut in the coming months. It'd feel wrong not to note the fact YsL Milli debuted "2 Face" with a music video, one that is just as intimate and direct as the single itself. With one-on-one visuals, listeners get to bask in a fully-fledged YsL Milli experience with the accompanying music video. All in all, "2 Face" was an original song from YsL Milli that felt like we got to know him in an artistic and personal way. Keep the releases coming, YsL Milli. Welcome to BuzzMusic YsL Milli, and thanks for joining us to chat about your recent single, "2 Face." How are you hoping that this track of yours resonates with its listeners? I want the listeners to feel what I have gone through and understand how it feels to be alone. Everyone in the world felt alone and at some point in life, people should share the story of that time so people feel related to each other and that won’t make them feel alone anymore. Either way, god or whoever the person believes should know something great is coming for them Was there a certain person or place that inspired you to write "2 Face?" How do you typically gain influence for your songs? I was just sitting down on the couch looking outside my window in my living room and was thinking of these thoughts of my head saying “yeah I’m for sure gonna be alone rest my life” and that got to me so this is what the song became to be How did you go about choosing the production for "2 Face?" Did you work with anyone in particular for the song? I hit up my guy Malloy and got a beat from him. I told him I wanted something storytelling, I got the beat and went over to my engineer known as Bleach. Very cool engineer, he works with anything and everything. We got to work and I recorded it in one day and Bleach mixed and Mastered the track. And very last my guy from all the way from Italy created the amazing cover art for me. Shout out Italy! Where do you see your music heading in the next few months? In a few months, I see my music blowing up on TikTok, Major influencers reposting my music and literally, it’ll go up from there in a few months. Also, I can see by the end of the year with the release of my next album coming (Believe) I see ima have over a hundred thousand fans. What's next for you? Once I gain what I’m manifesting. Next, I’m going on tour to influence and share my story in real life. That’s guaranteed to happen. Instagram

If you appreciate good quality, raw-styled alt/rock sound, then we have two things to tell you: one, The Jena System is your new go-to, head-banging American punk band and two, their latest song, "Lost," is the next song to add on your daily playlist. Composed of guitarist and lead guitarist Bobby Boykin and Alex Fry, as well as vocalist Zach Baker, The Jena System officially joined forces in 2019 to shine a light on the best of 90s/00s melodic punk styles. Fast-forward two years and The Jena System releases "Lost," which is hot off of their album, titled "Fascinistas." Prepare to be taken on a wild ride in "Lost" and don't expect to have control of the driver's seat! The song's beat is jam-packed with vibrancy, life, aggression, wit, and all that good soul stuff you'd expect an alt/punk song to possess. With strong, powerful, and confident guitar riffs, combined with striking vocals, "Lost" becomes the song you can't get off of your mind once exposed to. Too many rhythmic patterns come to light. If you're a frequent listener of the band, you'll recognize the familiar punches. If you're a newbie, you'll definitely feel the impact. "Lost" has bold and assertive tones with complex and yet easy-to-follow narratives. The Jena System brings a refreshing perspective to the punk genre with its hardcore, classically punk-rooted urbanity. Eventually, curiosity may spark and you may find yourself making your way through the rest of their album. Experience the band's punch today and listen to "Lost," available on major streaming platforms. A warm welcome to BuzzMusic, The Jena System, and congratulations on the release of "Lost," as well as the album 'Fascinistas.' What was the experience like for the band in creating the album, as well as the track "Lost?" Recording 'Fascinistas' was a new experience for us, previously we recorded our demo titled “Demo-rall” 100% DIY, and none of us are producers or engineers, so it was nice getting in the studio with Larry Elyea at Mind’s Eye Studios and creating the product which we envisioned. We had put the recording on the back burner due to COVID, so it was nice to finally get these songs, which were written over a year before we made it to the studio, recorded and out to the masses. Our bass player, Cole, may have articulated it best, “There was just amazing energy around the band during that time. I mean I can’t speak for everyone in the band, but for me personally every time I stuffed myself into that leather gimp suit I felt… just closer to my muse.” There was such creative exploration in "Lost." Can you expand more on the lyrical formula of the song and what inspired the content? As far as the lyrical content, it is a mash-up of different terminology from the film-making industry used as a metaphor to describe an “on-again, off-again relationship” and the shortcomings of the people involved. Basically using film industry innuendos to explore the theme of love, loss, and relationships. And when we say film making industry we are strictly talking about porn. Like not your mom and dad's porn, but the super dirty grimy shit. For the musical side, there isn’t too much of a story to it. Honestly, we had been watching a lot of the show “Lost” at the time and somehow, someway, the music evolved out of a combination of boofing various drugs and that tv show. With familiar elements to "Lost," such as assertive soundscapes paired with equally authoritative vocals, what overall trend were you hoping to see amongst your listener's response to the song? We just write the music and play it. There was nothing we were hoping to see except our fans digging the song. We aren’t the type of band that overthinks the music, we just write what comes, we aren’t trying to be “punk” or trying to be anything, we just write what comes naturally, nothing is forced. I think a lot of the songs, including “Lost”, have the fingerprints of whatever we have been listening to. This record has a lot of No Use For A Name, Alkaline Trio, And Teenage Bottlerocket influence because, well, those bands fucking shred. Since the band has released "Lost" as well as the album the song features on, how have you found that your headspaces are now, compared to when it was being written and recorded? Our headspace as a band remains the same, we grind, we practice, we gig, and we continue to refine our craft. We have had an insanely great response to “Fascinistas”, but that just means we must grind harder. The bands that stick around and do well are all bands that continuously put forth effort into evolving and becoming great. The only difference for us is that we strive to be supremely mediocre. Our philosophy is based on the tempering of expectations. We strive to set the bar really really low so that no one expects shit out of us. What's next for you? Next for us is a few local shows and then Bridge City Music Festival in Portland, OR. We have already started writing the next record and will most likely be back in the studio towards the end of 2022 with a new record in early 2023. Aside from doing super weird and very dirty deeds at 27th Ave. and Indian School here in Phoenix, AZ, we will just continue to do what we do… which really isn’t much. Instagram Facebook

Leading music industry and respected A&R publication A&R Factory launched a revolutionary new artist development platform, on:beat – in collaboration with expert collective Offbeat Cultures – as part of its vision to help every independent artist learn how to promote their music and reach their true potential. The on:beat artist development platform allows artists to access monthly guidance, training, and promotion help from an experienced team who have helped some of the industry’s top independent artists and helped them reach thousands more fans, plays, and followers. To offer artists truly high-quality promotion and marketing help, A&R Factory collaborated with industry collective Offbeat Cultures: a team of multiple award-winning cross-industry experts specialized in music marketing, PR, A&R, NFTs, and promotion. Francis Warr, Creative Services Director, Offbeat Cultures/A&R Factory said: “One of the most expensive things for an artist to do is promote their music. Our platform guides every artist how to do it without wasting their money on expensive, ineffective hacks or outdated courses – because there’s a lot of them out there that are not worth the money for any independent artist to seriously consider.” Warr continued: “The vision behind our platform gives them cutting edge help to get more streams, more followers and reach bigger, newer audiences – all for an incredibly low subscription – and right now, there’s no platform like this for artists that offers so much help from such a diverse team, for so little” When artists sign up to the platform, they will receive not only expert one-to-one help and guidance for their development and marketing across courses in PR, marketing, A&R, playlisting, NFTs and much more – they will be eligible for a free promo campaign for any new release in 2022. To learn more about A&R Factory and Offbeat Cultures Artist Development, visit here Learn more about the on:beat platform and join here About A&R Factory Since 2012, A&R Factory has grown into one of the most respected artist and repertoire (A&R) blogs globally. The publication helps music industry professionals discover new independent music from across the world and reviews thousands of new artists' releases a day. Founded in 2021, Offbeat Cultures is a cross-industry collective of experts specializing in advertising, PR, and music marketing. Their vision is to help every artist reach their potential with organic, proven methods of promotion and they’ve helped thousands of artists such as Pharaoh Santana, Jared Harper, and Fran Vasilic to dramatically grow their audiences, reach new fans, and develop their careers in music. To learn more about A&R Factory and Offbeat Cultures Artist Development, visit here. Learn more about the on:beat platform and join here. Any questions? Contact us at hallie@anrartistdevelopment.com

Brodie Mullin is only 14-years-old but is somehow already making a name for himself in the creative arts world. This triple threat has managed to seamlessly balance his passions for singing, acting, and dancing, thriving in each category so far. Brodie Mullin developed a passion for performing on stage from a very young age. Mullin has accumulated many awards through dancing and acting, while also managing to release three original singles, one of which won Song of the Year at the Atlanta Kidz Choice Awardz. “Tell Me” is the 3rd release from the incredibly talented Brodie Mullin. “Tell Me” infuses pop and rock elements, with a sprinkle of hip-hop throughout the verses. The upbeat track opens up with a driving kick to accompany the smooth and extremely catchy hook, while buttery vocals and infectious production elements draw us into the track. As the song transitions into the first verse, we are met with a contrast of a more powerful, heavier soundscape to go along with Brodie’s powerful vocals. A grungy, heavier guitar punches through the track, pairing nicely with Brodie’s emotional and raw vocal delivery. A tough and rugged atmosphere is created through the verses, while still managing to maintain an extremely inviting feeling throughout the song with the softer, melodic hook. Throughout his releases, Brodie has infused his personal experiences into his songwriting. “Tell Me” reflects this pattern as well. In “Tell Me”, we can feel Brodie’s pain and angst, yearning, and longing for this person he speaks to over the course of the song. The future is definitely bright for Brodie Mullin and we can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next. Go and show “Tell Me” by Brodie Mullin some love and stream it today. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Brodie Mullin, and congratulations on your new single, “Tell Me”. Can you share with us a bit more of the inspiration behind the single? Thank you so much. Sure. Let me give you some background on my other two songs first. My first song was a lot of fun, it has a catchy rhythm – Boom Boom Bang. It’s inspired by Fortnite. That song isn’t for every audience. My second song, “Warrior” makes a social impact. The song is about being kind to everyone even if we don’t look like them or have the same views and beliefs. I also sing about being an upstander or ally to stop bullying and to let victims know to focus on supporters, follow their dreams, and not let anyone stand in the way of their destiny. I hope the song empowers allies and victims. “Warrior” won Song of the Year at the Atlanta Kidz Choice Awardz. “Warrior” was also nominated for Best Music Video by the Young Artist Academy and the Skyline Performer Awards. I wanted the third song to be different from the first two and the inspiration comes from two places. A little background – I am also an actor. One of my first auditions was for one of Ludacris’ Kid Nation videos. In the first audition, I had to sing and in the second one, I had to dance. The song I choose to sing was “Lose Yourself” by Eminem. For dancing, it was Yeah 3x by Chris Brown. Those two artists will always have a special meaning for me because I choose their songs when I first started. I did get the role. For my third single, I wanted to do something like Rhianna and Eminem did with “Monsters” and “Love the Way You Lie” I wanted to have a backup singer to sing the chorus. The music changes and then I come in rapping. Then, for the theme, I wanted something that everyone could relate to – love and uncertainty in a relationship. I see people at my school who like each other but are too shy to say anything. My songwriter, my music composer, and I worked on the song and I think it accomplished exactly what I was looking for. The song features Ava Levy who is a very talented singer. I hope we will be able to work together again. For someone who is so young, you have demonstrated tons of talent and drive so far with your music and other creative endeavors! Do you remember what initially inspired your love for music and creating your own songs? Who are some of your main musical influences currently? My first experience with music was watching “So You Think You Dance.” Fik-Shun was a huge influence. I was dancing all around my living room with him. My parents enrolled me in a hip-hop dance class. Now I dance five hours a week at two different studios. I have my first solo competition next weekend. I’m dancing to Omarion and then the music changes to Justin Timberlake. A couple of years ago, my talent agent wanted me to audition for a singing role. My parents hired a voice coach. After the audition was submitted, we just started writing and composing music together. Now we have three songs out. As I said early, Fik-Shun is a big influence on dance. For singing, there are a lot of artists that have influenced my work. To mention a few – Chris Brown, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Eminem, Will.i.am, The Score, and Imagine Dragons. What sort of atmosphere and vibe did you want the instrumentals and production to give off in "Tell Me?" Who helped bring this sound to life and what was that process like? We wanted something fun and youthful with a lot of energy that you could bob your head to and at the same time tell the story of a teenage crush. It had to be able to switch tempos and energies and also talk about real feelings and real relationships. The two tempos add to the drama. How does a song like “Tell Me" help us get to know you better? What impact do you hope to make with songs like this and future releases? I think everyone can relate to being in a relationship and sometimes there is uncertainty. Do you tell someone how you feel? Or just let it go? No one likes rejection. It’s hard to put yourself out there because you don’t know what the other person is feeling. The fact that probably everyone has gone through this or will go through it gives us a connection. I like to sing about topics that make a difference or that people can relate to. When people are singing along they can say, “Yeah, I’ve been” or “I know what that’s like.” What's next for you? I’m working on a cover for the first time. My first three singles were originals, but this time I want to try to remix a fun song from the early ’90s. I’m hoping Ava is going to sing with me on this one too. My competitive dance season just started so I’m hoping to do good with that. Finally, I have been cast in a production that will hopefully film this summer. It’s a comedy and I play it myself. Instagram Artist Website

Edalo is a Buffalo, NY, born and raised musician, composer, and producer. Numerous accomplishments and impressive early-career partnerships evidence his savvy. Starting in 2012 when he teamed up with Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls), Kenny Hawkins (Rick James, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige), and Jerry Livingston (Rick James) to write the track "Mariposa," that's where it all took off for Edalo. Taking it to 2021 with the amassed success that Edalo has seen throughout his career, his most recent release comes to us as a collaborative effort with EDM treasure Salvo and Super Bowl Champion Demone Harris. "True To The Mission" has us delving into an ambient universe that is filled with glittering elements trickling into the speakers. With instrumentation that carries that much sparkle, it's only fitting to play into the contrast by incorporating the lyrical techniques of Demone Harris as he projects his rapped verses with a hunger inside himself. We get an honest expression of the passion and dedication that it takes to make it in whatever you choose to pursue in life. The profound lyrics are stretched over this harmonious canvas in a way that allows us to listen to the wording carefully and appreciate the complete masterpiece as a whole. Edalo is a visionary in how he allows us to feel what he creates in a whole new dimension. Taking the plunge and crafting something that compliments not only the musical foundation but also the way that Demone Harris projects himself takes us into what authentic artistry is. "True To The Mission" will have you feeling all types of inspiration and discovering artistic gems such as Edalo and Demone Harris, along with all of their capabilities. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Edalo, and congratulations on the release of "True To The Mission." Was this always the end goal for this particular song with a piece that comes off as highly inspiring? Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. The goal for this song was to create a motivational hip-hop song that conveys the message that no matter how hard it gets to always stay “True To The Mission.” Writing songs that tell stories is my main focus. Demone and I both call Buffalo, NY home and we know what it’s like to keep our nose to the grindstone and to work through our challenges to become successful. It’s about working through it and coming out on top. And by “on top”, I don’t necessarily mean with material things like money, but just becoming a better person from the experiences you face, regardless of people’s opinions and approval. “True To The Mission” is a song about sticking to your guns and making things happen for yourself. How did a collaboration of this caliber come to life? What was it like working with each other to bring the vision to life? I actually met Demone through my sister and we’ve been friends for over a decade. We actually sat at my grandparent’s kitchen table while choosing the instrumental we wanted to use. He picked his favorite and ran with it. I called my buddy, Tommy Summage, to co-write the song. You’ll actually hear his vocals on the hook. Then, we recorded Demone’s parts at my studio and it came to life. Demone came into the studio ready to go and it was super awesome to work with. It was an extremely special experience for my work on and producing this song. Seeing it come to life was an exciting process. At what point did you know the song was ready to be released? Does this always tend to be the way that you know? The song was a few years in the making and once it was complete I wanted to make sure everything was in line as far as release and promo goes. Once that was done, I said to myself, “I’m not waiting anymore.” I think this is always the way I end up deciding that my single or release is ready. It gets to the point where you know there’s nothing left to make this sound better. What's your mission statement as an artist? How does "True To The Mission" fall into this? My mission statement as an artist is to stay true to my soul’s purpose. I mean it in a sense where whatever my soul is telling me to do - I go and do it. I don’t wait for someone’s approval or opinion to follow the guidance in my life. “True To The Mission” is the exact example of that. I wanted to create something that wasn’t just a bunch of noise. I set out to create something that tells a story and relates to everybody’s life. What's next for you? I will be announcing my upcoming tour in April in the coming weeks. I’m also working on a collaboration with Americana Rocker, Tyler Boone, which I’m really excited about. There are a lot of special collaborations on the horizon, but can’t really say much more about that right now. I’m always working on something new, so I’m happy to share it with you when the time is right. Instagram Facebook

I f you're in dire need of a heart-tugging song that will tap into a variety of your sensations, then Hip/Hop artist So Cekure is most definitely the artist to check out. So Cekure uses his Maryland influences to create remarkably bold and catchy tracks. The latest song that he added to his track record was titled "No One Else," and with the song came a certain kind of courageousness. The courage majorly comes from his willingness to share his honest experiences and truths with his audience, even if it takes a certain level of vulnerability. So Cekure has shared that songwriting is therapeutic for him, majorly because it helps him to articulate his thoughts and feelings. Every lyric comes from a place of heart and genuine expression. Combining those characteristically catchy beats with hooking lyricism, So Cekure knows what it takes to craft a song that can appeal to the masses. He admits in his BuzzMusic interview that although the song was released to all of his listeners, he "wanted this song to resonate the most with the woman [he] wrote it for." So Cekure will never stop pulling on our heartstrings, and we're curious to see what kind of narrative he'll be sharing with listeners next. Check out the full BuzzMusic article on So Cekure here. Instagram Facebook