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Renowned vocalist, songwriter, and versatile recording artist Sharon Hendrix sweetly serenades us in her latest lush and tender single, "Hold Me Tight." Over the past five decades, Sharon Hendrix's music has spanned from post-Beatles pop to modern contemporary. She's worked closely with the likes of Bob Dylan, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Olivia Newton-John, and even toured with Barry Manilow to sing a duet of his classic 1985 rendition of "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing." Now releasing her passionate and sensual single, "Hold Me Tight," Sharon Hendrix also released an accompanying music video to set the scene. Picture this, Sharon Hendrix in a silk slip with a vibrant coverup softly gliding from room to room while singing and desirous message we can all relate with. Expanding on the single itself, "Hold Me Tight" smoothly opens with a groovy and zen r&b instrumental that brings us back to the late 90s/early 00s. As Sharon Hendrix's airy and passionate vocals flutter their way in, she begins to sweetly expand on the characteristics she adores most about someone special. Heading over to the hook, Sharon Hendrix belts her heart out and exclaims her desire in the utmost vulnerable and emotional manner. We adore the song's smooth and gentle energy; paired with Sharon Hendrix's breathy and harmonious vocals, the entire experience is nothing but a refreshing journey for the soul. We also admire how Hendrix was able to create such a nostalgic yet modern take on classic heartfelt r&b; it's more than impressive. Experience tenderness like you never have before with Sharon Hendrix's latest single, "Hold Me Tight," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Sharon Hendrix. We can't get enough of the smooth and sultry vibe within your latest single, "Hold Me Tight." What inspired you to create such a passionate and sensual song? The song was actually written about 11-12 years ago. Dan Voss Jr., who co-writes, produces, and directs all our music and videos, is the love of my life, and during our first years of ‘dating,’ I was living in Vegas, and he was living in California. I was on the road with Tom Jones, touring and performing, so when we were able to see each other, it was pretty magical and thrilling and because it was such an effort to be together, every moment was pretty extraordinary! Danny wrote the words one night, and I came up with the melody..we were floating in love and the song came together pretty easily. We love the groovy instrumentation in "Hold Me Tight." What vibe or sonic atmosphere did you want the song to give off? I think we were thinking of a throwback R&B groove. Danny came up with the guitar groove, and Brian Monroney, a brilliant guitarist. (we worked together on the Tom Jones Show), played it flawlessly. Who did you work with to help bring "Hold Me Tight" to life? What was this process like behind the scenes? It was a three-person collaboration. Danny, Robert Martin, and me. Who helped you out on the set of the music video for "Hold Me Tight"? How did your team help make the filming process easier? Again, a three-person collaboration. Danny, Jacob Hauenstein, who is the cinematographer and editor, and me. Danny directs, and I perform. The three of us have done the last four videos together..we work well and fast together. It’s a pretty straightforward process. sharonhendrix.net

Hailing from Austin, Texas, songwriter, rapper, and hip-hop recording artist Dre Day 100 takes us on a heated old-school journey with his latest hit, "Ride With Me." The up-and-coming artist's talent, notoriety, and fanbase are constantly growing at an impressive rate. Dre Day 100 has had the chance to open for acts like Riff Raff, Xavier Wulf, Big Pokey, and ESG. He's performed eight shows and dropped 14 powerhouse singles that perfectly reflect his work ethic, dedication, and hunger for music. Dre Day 100 is an artist who feeds off his fanbase; he was asked for songs that showcase soul and his background. Dre Day 100 took that constructive criticism and created the bouncy bop, "Ride With Me." The song contains no explicit lyrics, making it perfect for any audience, and it's also sonically infectious, staying in our minds like an earworm with no way out. Hitting play on the new single, "Ride With Me," we're met with a heated old-school introduction through nostalgic synths and heavy drum breaks. As Dre Day 100 jumps in, he invites us to bounce with him to this groovy beat while capturing our attention with his dominant vocal delivery and rhythmic bars. As he jumps into the verse, Dre Day 100 showcases his charisma through his engaging performance while riding the beat with incredible rhythm, soul, and energy. We adore the vibe of this confident and poised hip-hop tune; it's enough to keep our speakers smoking from the fiery sonics and Dre Day 100's scorching hot delivery. Groove into the soulful and nostalgic depth of Dre Day 100's latest single, "Ride With Me," now available on all digital streaming platforms. We're totally impressed with your energy and soul within your latest single, "Ride With Me." What inspired you to create this heavy old-school hip-hop track? Appreciate you, family. My inspiration for this track I would say is my old soul personality ya know. From all the 90's G Funk music, I listen to. To the way I talk, act, dress, and my wisdom. Like I tell people, once you get to know me you would think I was reincarnated from 1992 or something. What sort of scene of feeling did you want to paint with your bars in "Ride With Me"? What did you want the listener to feel and take away? I wanted the audience to get to know my background a little bit. I look at my life like a lowrider. I live life at a smooth and steady pace but there have been some ups, downs, and bounces like a person hitting switches in a 64 Impala. That's why I named the track Ride With Me so they can capture that feeling. I want them to hear about my smooth life and my bouncy life nah mean. Who produced the wavy and heavy sonics for "Ride With Me"? What sort of vibe did you want the production to offer? Ghost produced this one. And he did the beat some justice cause the feeling I was looking for was a bouncy type west coast beat that I could actually write something real and authentic too and he nailed it right on the head. Do you usually lean towards old-school sounds, similar to "Ride With Me"? Why is this sound so important to you? Oh yes, I sure do. Most of the catalog has that sound. It's a sound that I grew up with and brings the genuine side out of me. I can rap to any sound but that old-school West coast sound just brings a different and creative side out of me. It appeals to my old soul ya feel me. What's next for you? An EP is definitely in full effect. Matter of fact "Ride With Me" is gonna be on there and I feel like that track is one that lets the audience know what my project is all about. It's about my lifestyle and the trials and tribulations that I went through to enhance myself. The project will be like a book telling real stories. Be on the lookout for the 1Hunna Man EP. instagram.com/1hunnamandreday

Get acquainted with WRTR, the self-taught artist, producer, and songwriter making strides in the music industry with his heartfelt dance tracks. Growing up in a small village in Finland, 23-year old WRTR has only just recently stepped into the world of professional music production as of 2020 but is already making his mark through his songwriting talent and production abilities. His lyrics focus on meaningful, delicate themes, centering on the analysis of human emotions and truths. He continues to hone his craft by collaborating with other artists and producers as well as working on his own material, with his upcoming album “Spheres” set for release in 2022. In addition to creating the occasional mysterious track, WRTR likes to conceal his image on social media, mainly appearing as a 3D-modelled robot. He takes inspiration from artists like Sia and Norwegian DJ Alan walker who both conceal their public image as well. Hitting play on WRTR’s single “I Am Me”, listeners are met with a prominent bass line, arpeggiated synths, and a driving, consistent drumbeat that carries on throughout the track. WRTR has flaunted his production skills in this single, creating a mysterious yet energetic soundscape that fully engulfs the listener and leaves them wanting more. WRTR’s vocals are smooth, shiny, and layered to perfection throughout the track. WRTR demonstrates his songwriting abilities, with vulnerable and introspective lyrics that reflect on his younger self as well as the leaps and bounds he has made throughout his life thus far. With vocal textures and production elements resembling artists like The Weeknd, WRTR has created a meaningful, heartfelt track that also makes you want to drive around to a blast at top volume. You definitely don’t want to miss out on “I Am Me”, the latest single from up-and-coming artist/producer WRTR. Go and show it some love today. We are really impressed with your new track, “I Am Me”, and especially taken by the vulnerability you demonstrate in your lyrics. Can you tell us a bit more about the inspiration/story behind the track? This song is lyrically a true story based on my own past life events. I feel like I was at times a sad kid growing up and I couldn’t really be authentically myself during that period of time. This is based on my sexual identity and the shy nature of myself living in a small village. Therefore, I wanted to get vocal about it via ’I Am Me’. Finally, admitting that the past doesn’t define my current truth and I’m able to be myself now. I also want to highlight that of course sadness is a temporary emotion and so is happiness. However, the point is that the underlying emotion is happiness and therefore, the past sadness doesn’t define me in a major way now. I wanted to speak out because often it’s easy to dwell in the past and I think it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s just so much more to be experienced. We are also very impressed at how recent your journey into music production has been. Are there any artists that were large inspirations to you growing up, helping to influence your desire to write and produce music yourself? Yes, I’m very influenced by both Sia and Alan Walker. I was back then and I still am. Of course, I also listened to other artists as well but I felt like both of the mentioned artists really had that mystery I enjoyed witnessing and through that, I was able to get inspired to explore the area of music myself. I also feel like my music skills are the way they are because I have that lyrical inspiration from Sia. On the other hand, I love the composition, mixing, and mastering skills of Alan Walker. In a conclusion, that’s how I am me. Was there a specific message you wanted to get across to listeners when writing “I Am Me”? Yes, I wanted to tell a story about overcoming the prevailing negative emotions through creativity and highlight the importance of storytelling as a recovery method. I’m well aware of the fact that if there’s for instance mental health diagnosis, the treatment most of the time cannot only be storytelling but I feel like it can support the recovery. I also wanted to tell through the lyrics my story so far so basically how I have had my highs and lows and altogether those moments formulate to this moment where I’m what I am now. We are really excited about your upcoming album “Spheres”, set for release in 2022. Can you give a hint to what listeners can hope to expect from this project? I was supposed to release the album in 2021 but I felt like I needed more time. This is mostly because I’m still figuring out the style I want the album to be like because I began with a cinematic style and now I’m going for more like vaporware style. My aim is to create an album that has that nostalgic sound with futuristic details and it’s not easy to come up with something like that in order to not sound too generic and like it was too all over the place. instagram.com/itswrtr

Mista Los has joined forces with artist iKONN for their captivating new hip hop single, “Cassidy Banks”. Born during the Golden Age of hip hop in South East Colorado, Mista Los started his music journey extremely young. Growing up in a household that was constantly filled with music courtesy of his mother, Los became enamored with hip hop and rap when he discovered the song, “Tha Crossroads” by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. By 11 years old, Mista Los was writing his own rhymes, heavily inspired by the rappers he listened to growing up. He began performing for real audiences during his senior year of high school and went on the gain experience playing a variety of shows and releasing numerous tracks as the years went on. With the help of producer Legion Beats, and featuring a captivating verse from artist iKONN part-way through the track, Mista Los has created an energized new bop that we can’t seem to get out of our heads. Hitting play on the single, listeners are met with Los’ memorable and engaging hook, detailing the life of the protagonist in the song, Cassidy Banks. This track is filled with energy, fuelled by the upbeat production and Los’ vocals punching right through the track. Part-way through "Cassidy Banks", we are pleasantly surprised when iKONN steps up to the plate to take a turn. He brings great variation to the track, rapping the entirety of his verse in Spanish. We are immediately drawn in by his charismatic delivery. He pulls us right in for his verse until he drops the mic back off to Mista Los for two final rounds of the unforgettable hook. Come and get a taste of Mista Los’s energetic, catchy new hip hop single, “Cassidy Banks” feat. iKONN, available on all streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Mista Los! We really vibe with your song, “Cassidy Banks” and love the energy behind the track. Can you tell us a bit more about the inspiration behind the song? It’s crazy where the inspiration for this record came from cause most of my music up until this point was quote-on-quote “womanizing” haha. There’s a reason for that. Anyway, I wanted to be better, so I had to do better. That’s why this record was born. I wanted to uplift the women, especially because I was raised by my mother and nana. So I always felt turmoil or a type of way about my previous releases. I had my ex in mind during the early stages of the brainstorming. She was hella independent, and I thought she was loyal lol. Boy, I couldn’t have been more wrong. This was meant to praise the solid ones holding it down, and representing the female faction with honor and respect, even though it’s named after a Denver Pornstar. That’s why I said, “independent women working hard for their pay” cause that’s sooo admirable when a chick be on her hustle. The reason I named it “Cassidy Banks” was because I had seen a tweet from her, that she bought her mom a Benz. That made me an instant fan cause she wasn’t out here blowing her money stupidly in the club or anything. Not only did she buy her mom a luxury vehicle like a boss, but she also made the loot being a lil freak in the sheets, and didn’t let that lifestyle get the best of her. Plus, she’s a Denver Native. It only made sense because not only was my ex a boss, but she was also a lil dirty. I can go on for days about the inspiration behind this one. But thats the gist of it. We really love iKONN’s verse and the variation it brings. Can you describe your experience collaborating with iKONN on “Cassidy Banks”? It’s crazy you ask that because I wanted to have a Spanish feel once everything started coming together after I found the perfect beat. I was scrolling through Facebook, and saw that iKONN wanted to work with some Colorado artists because he was doing his thing in Pueblo, CO, before he moved to Texas. He was making moves way before we linked. I knew about him for a minute because he worked closely with my family Chris Leshone. Go check him out, by the way, real shit. Anyway, I had just wrote the chorus for the record, and I was taking a mental break when I came across iKONN’s post on the book. So I felt like God was talking to me personally. For real tho, it came about so organically. When I sent him a voice memo from my phone, of what the chorus was going to sound like, he sent back a “studio-recorded” rough draft of almost exactly what you hear to this day on the record lol. I had just put out a Latin Trap album and I wanted to keep the momentum going with this Spanish sh*t. I have a bunch of artists on Facebook, so I reached out to social media hoping someone dope would reach back for a Spanish feature. I had an open mind but never thought it’d be this easy. Mista Los reached out wanting a Spanish feature on one of his tracks, said he had the perfect beat for the collaboration. We talked a bit about post-distribution plans, what we would do after the track was complete. You usually don’t have conversations like this until a song is complete. This guy was on a different level. He wanted to rap about a local porn star! Haha. The rest is magic. Google the song, and then google the subject. You won’t be disappointed! Can you tell us a bit more about the production behind the track? What kind of atmosphere or vibe did you want to create with producer Legion Beats? Man, I wish I had a cool story about the production side of this record. But I grabbed this from a beat pack I bought like two years prior to the birth of it. I had the concept and a few bars before I heard the beat though. It's sometimes difficult for me to execute like that, let alone have a hit record come from it. Only say that because the instrumental is the heartbeat of the song. So it’s hard to find the exact emotion you want, even if you have most of the lyrics before the actual feel of it. But, I've been working with Legion for years. The owner Gabe actually mixed and mastered my first single “Lurkin,” which they produced as well. Go check that out too. I feel like “Cassidy Banks” came together flawlessly though. Not only cause my boy iKONN murked it, or cause Legion's vibe is exactly “ME”, but cause it is what it is. Reflecting on this past year, what has been your biggest takeaway from 2021 in terms of personal growth? Man, it’s easily the marketing/business aspect of the industry. I have great music, and I’m not quoting me there. Although I don’t see any lies in it haha. So I know I should be popping way more than I am. This is a marathon, “shout out to Nip” so I know it ain’t gon’ happen overnight. I want to see some type of results for these hours, you know? But like my OG’s say, “You gotta spend money to make money” and the music biz is no different. Scared money doesn’t make money and if you ain’t willing to throw some bread on your name, how do you expect anyone else to? So invest in yourself. That’s the only downfall most artists have. . Fight me. What's next for you? What’s next? The world. I and iKONN have a sick idea we wanna pursue. So you’ll be hearing more collaborations from us. Not only that; you’ll be hearing my full-length project soon. I have a lot of things in the works, and I believe iKONN does as well. I’ll say this for sure, iKONN and his company “The Highest Content” will be mixing and mastering my first body of work “Creepin." So be on the lookout for that. I’ll let my brother iKONN speak about anything I missed about the thangs he has coming haha. Much love BuzzMusic. instagram.com/mistalos22 instagram.com/ikonnbeats

Feast your ears on the calming track from the genre-blending Indianapolis band, Ross Hollow. Ross Hollow, originally the stage name for lead singer Stuart Ross, is made up of an array of talented musicians including; Ross (vocals, guitar, lead songwriter), Annalee Vilen Kwochka (vocals), Jared Horvath (bass), Vernon Marsh (drums), Jason Kahl (trumpet), and Dhruv Kulkarni (keyboard/vocals). The band was formed back in 2017, eventually transitioning from playing in Ross’s basement to larger stages as they grew more unified and honed in on their sound as a team. Never conforming to any one genre, they bend and sway to form a fusion of Rock, Folk, Blues, Americana, and modern Indie music. If you’re searching for a similar sound to a blend of artists like The Black Keys, Brandie Carlile, Stevie Wonder, and Nathaniel Rateliff, look no further. Taking a deeper look into their single, “My Morning” off of their latest LP “Not Fine”, listeners are met with a soothing finger-picking acoustic guitar and Ross’s warm, heartfelt vocals. The track immediately pulls listeners in with its intimate energy, which is only enhanced by the beautiful harmonies and verse that follow by featured artist Liz Moss. Her vocals are light, airy, and extremely captivating, perfectly adding to the overall whimsical feeling of the track. While the track occasionally swells with thicker, floating harmonies to fill up the background, the overall simpler production of guitar, vocals, and keys allow the vocalists and lyrical themes to shine through for the listener. Lay back and enjoy the sweet serenadings of Ross Hollow and Liz Moss in their song, “My Morning”. Check out their latest album “Not Fine” while you’re at it as well, both available on all streaming platforms. We love the light and whimsical feel of “My Morning.” Can you tell us a bit more about the inspiration behind this song? We are happy to be a part of BuzzMusic and your coverage for so many bands! "My Morning" was one of the singles we released back in June but Stuart Ross (our lead singer/writer) wrote it in March of 2020. It was first inspired by the protests that were going on across a lot of the major cities in the U.S.A. in the summer of 2020. Historically in protests that turn violent, it can be scary, and you are not sure if you will see your loved ones after the fog clears. So much was happening in the summer of 2020: covid, natural disasters, protests, supply shortages, political division, etc. It felt like the world was on fire, and ending. The first verse and chorus are more directly related to the chaos of the world, but it turned into much more of an Indie Folk song, as a lot of the songs we write do. What we like about "My Morning" is that it can be taken in a darker direction, or in a lighter whimsical love song way. Congratulations as well on the release of your new album, “Not Fine.” Were there any challenges you had to overcome while recording either the single or album? We started writing and recording Not Fine right after our sophomore album Fine. We released Fine in October 2020 and for some reason, everything about it reminded us of "pre-pandemic" life and we wanted to move on. Honestly, we are just now beginning to appreciate some of the songs from Fine as we release Not Fine. A significant difference between Not Fine and Fine is that we recorded all of it at our studio (in Stuart Ross' house), so all the production, mixing, and mastering was done by Stuart. As you can imagine this cut our costs way down, but it also allowed us to spend longer on getting better takes/more production. The challenge of recording yourself is that you often spend a lot longer on songs/mixing than an engineer probably would, so it's hard to know when to move on. Another big challenge was navigating traditional promotion methods for releasing records during covid while learning new ones. We love Liz Moss’s verse and harmonies throughout the song. What was the collaboration process like between you all? Had you collaborated with her in the past? Stuart Ross had started to work with Liz Moss on producing some songs in early 2020 and so it only made sense to include her on some of our tunes. She sang on Old Creaky House, but "My Morning" was her first Co-write with us. Liz and Stuart wrote it remotely while she was at school, but recorded her vocal parts over a holiday break. Indie Folk is a pretty familiar genre for Liz and Stuart so it was pretty easy to get it down. How has the reaction been so far from listeners to the album? Were there any specific messages you were hoping listeners would take away from “Not Fine” while writing it? We had an intimate album release show at a local theater in Indianapolis back in November 2021, and people loved what they heard. We have received some good reviews and feedback online, but feel like it is just the beginning of the promotion efforts. The main message we want to communicate is that it's okay to not be fine, and we can get through these challenges together. There are so many ups and downs in life, but you don't have to get through it alone. What's next for you? Next, we are planning on putting out a few more music videos of the songs on the album and playing what shows we can. We already have a few shows in areas we haven't played yet (St. Louis, Nashville, and Memphis). We have released 3 full-length albums in a 3-year span and know that so many haven't heard all our music yet, so we plan on continuing to promote all our music in creative ways. We are also putting out a live album and acoustic album of our more electric-driven songs in 2022. facebook.com/rosshollowmusic instagram.com/rosshollow

Aris Sureni, otherwise known as Opto by his fans, has made a huge name for himself in the online prank community. You may recognize Opto’s name from his YouTube Channel, “TopNotch Idiots,” which has grossed over 2 million subscribers and totaled over 300 million views to date. Moving from Armenia to California back in 2006, Opto only just started up this channel back in 2017, making these stats even more impressive with the short amount of time that he has been creating content. Opto, along with the help of his teammates Aj Wolfy and Aldo, became known for their outrageous pranks and challenges on their “TopNotch Idiots” channel. They are unapologetic about their actions, and constantly put their own lives on the line in order to put smiles on their fan’s faces. Currently, they are ranked as the #2 best pranksters in the world. Their fanbase consists of loyal supporters who call themselves TNG, aka TopNotch Gang. If you’re looking for some lighthearted fun and want to be amazed by some world-renowned pranksters, check out Opto and his team of “TopNotch Idiots” today. instagram.com/itsopto

"Red and Black" by Niño Brown, BYV_Trubb, and Quezzy Poet were released a couple of weeks back and the video which can be found via the link below was shot by Brasher Media and follows the artists through downtown as they embark on their journey to the stadium on the last home game of the season. With a little happenstance and a lot of luck, the video came together to represent both the rapper's and cities' pride for the team with incomparable artistry. Niño began working on the song in early 2021 when the season had not started yet. "It was difficult to get the production right, just mixing and editing", says Brown. After working on the song for the entire year, the song was finally finished and released just in time for the Dawgs to be #1 in the nation. Having just won the Orange Bowl in Miami last week against the Michigan Wolverines, The Georgia Bulldogs are now set to rematch the Alabama Crimson Tide on January 10th Monday this night. "If they can pull it off we have some cool things planned to celebrate but either way this season has been epic and we are definitely planning to keep playing "Red and Black" well into next season with a remix on the way!" "Red and Black" by Niño Brown, BYV_Trubb, and Quezzy Poet are available in stores everywhere now. The 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship will determine the national champion in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) for the 2021 season. It is scheduled at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 10, 2022, with a kickoff at 8:00 p.m. EST and television coverage by ESPN. The championship will feature the top-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide and the third-seed Georgia Bulldogs, both from the Southeastern Conference. Georgia has won 2 national titles and Alabama has won 18 titles. The game serves as a rematch of the 2021 SEC Championship Game, played a month prior. Alabama has previously appeared in five CFP championship games, winning three times, including a win over Georgia in the Bulldogs' only prior appearance in a CFP championship game, the January 2018 edition.

Seattle-based singer-songwriter and seasoned recording artist Chris Sloan releases a poignant and soulful heartbreak anthem entitled "Where Do I Stand." Chris Sloan is known for his attention-grabbing and raspy vocals, never failing to wrap around the listener's heart. He's fronted several bands, most notably Mudsill Widows alongside drummer of rock and roll hall of fame band Heart. Buzzing through the music industry since 18, we're excited to see where his many talents land him. Now releasing his cathartic new single, "Where Do I Stand," Sloan mentioned this song is incredibly personal and honest, as he wrote it during a turbulent and emotional time. Sloan's lyrics are like an emotional sword that pierces the heart with the utmost vulnerability and passion, perfectly portraying those tumultuous and confusing moments we all experience. Expanding on the new single, "Where Do I Stand," we're met with Chris Sloan's raspy and warm vocals alongside a tender acoustic guitar. As he begins to wonder when his partner's heart turned to stone, Sloan drifts his way through the first verse with several emotional and gripping questions. As we make our way to the hook, Chris Sloan and his soothing instrumentals continue to soak our speakers in vast emotion. While Sloan pours his heart for listeners to hold, he continues to serenade us while touching on the love that still stands, the memories that remain, and the lingering questions that haunt his mind. We adore this ballad, it's equally as cathartic as it is soulful, and we're more than happy to get to know such a personal side of the seasoned singer-songwriter. Feel your heart skip a beat with Chris Sloan's latest single, "Where Do I Stand," now available on all digital streaming platforms. We're so taken with the emotion and soul within your single, "Where Do I Stand." What is the track about, when did you begin feeling inspired to write it and how did you transform your emotions into music? Where Do I Stand is about all the emotions that go along with heartbreak. It’s about the confusion, the loss, and even the love. It’s about loving someone enough to let them go, even if it means them being happy with someone else. Where did the inspiration come from? I don’t want to go into too much detail about my personal life, but the inspiration came from real-life experiences, and writing about the experience helped me navigate the process. Do you find it challenging to write vulnerable and personal lyrics? How do you navigate such an honest and emotional songwriting process? I don’t find it difficult to write such personal lyrics, but sometimes it can be difficult to put them out to the public. It’s like I’m shining a light n very personal things in my life. However I promised myself that I would only write true and honest songs for this record, and that means being completely honest and true with my lyrics. Did you work with any other musicians or producers on "Where Do I Stand"? Who helped bring the song to life? Yes. Matt McKay played electric slide guitar and piano and bass. Danny Green played electric guitar. The impeccable Andrew Joslyn wrote and performed the strings on the track, and I played acoustic guitar and performed all the vocals. There are a few songs off my EP where Ben Smith and Andy Stoller from Rick and roll hall of fame band Heart, and tracked drums and bass as well. The song was produced by Taylor Carroll at Bear Creek Studios in Woodinville. Do you usually write such emotional and vulnerable songs, or was this something outside of your comfort zone? I have been the frontman of many hard rock bands my whole life. But when I write by myself, I tend to get drawn into writing really emotional songs. It comes very naturally to me and I am a complete sucker for sad, dark, deep beautiful ballads. What does 2022 hold for you? What can we expect from you next? My second next single Slow Down will be released on Jan 21st. My EP titled Into The Shade will be released in early spring 2022 and I’ve already started pre-production on my second EP. Instagram.com/chrissloanmusicofficial

TheRawKing was a project kickstarted by singer and guitarist Steven Majano. Collectively, their energy is assertive, aggressive, and intended to deliver a certain style of post-punk alternative music. Their latest release, "Sour Note," consists of many nuanced elements, including the crafted melody, narrative, and overall energy that the track emanates. Let's explore the rhythm and melody that "Sour Note" possesses. Upon listening, you'll release that the chosen blend of instrumentals produces this incredibly disorganized sound, which one can only assume is intended to reflect the overall theme of the track. "Sour Note" carries a ton of lyrics that hone right into the messy mind of TheRawKing. A spectrum of emotions is delved into, with erratic expressions serving the frontline of this fierce punk/rock single. There's no escaping the perpetuated intensity of "Sour Note," as the many dark and interpersonal themes being explored were truly the driving force of the song. All in all, "Sour Note" is the true blood-rushing, mind-boggling listening experience that any post-punk fan could find virtue in. Listen to the track in full, here. Congratulations on releasing "Sour Note," TheRawKing! What events led up to the fruition of this single? I wrote Sour Note around late Summer 2021 and recorded it around early November 2021. I wanted to write a song about heartache and just how I was feeling at the time. I was also in a writing space where I had major writer's block, so writing Sour Note was a nice way to get through my writing dry spell. What kind of energy were you hoping to create for the common "Sour Note" listener? I for sure didn’t want to make it drag on, so I did it in the only fashion I know; fast and loud. I’d say even though it’s a song about heartache, it’s still energetic and punk rooted. So regardless of whether you like punk rock or not, you can either relate to it or enjoy it for what it is. What were some of the most momentous and affecting lyrics apart of "Sour Note" for you? I guess I’d have to say that very last verse that leads to the end of the song. I don’t know, like writing that part came out of thin air but it made a lot of sense to me. Maybe it wasn’t thin air? *shrugs* Who produced the intensified, blood-boiling melody in "Sour Note"? "Sour Note" was written, performed, engineered, mixed, and mastered (even down to the artwork) 100% by me. It’s my favorite amateur hour moment if I can be honest. I felt like a mad scientist trying to mix it and master it but once I got it I went with it. It was fun though to figure what the drums would be and how to arrange the song. I’m originally just a guitarist and punk vocalist, but I wore many hats to make this song. It was a great time for sure. What's next for you? I’m currently writing new songs and recording them. I’m in a headspace right now to write, write, write, so I’m gonna ride that wave. I don’t want to burn out though, so I’m really trying to learn to also take my time. Nonetheless, I got some goodies in my back pocket. I have a lot of new ideas for sure. instagram.com/therawkingofficial

Taking us by surprise was a singer-songwriter and Latin rock/alternative recording artist Aaron Andreu in his recent emotional single, "The Loyalist." Aaron Andreu has shared the stage and written for various Grammy Award-winning recording artists. We first got to know Aaron Andreu through his debut self-titled EP, followed by his 2021 EP 'Luna' that showcased a collection of his own brand of Latin art-rock. Now traveling into the realm of English alternative with his latest single, "The Loyalist," Aaron Andreu is excited to cross over and broaden his horizons with this dreamy and soulful tune. Aaron Andreu's lyrics are incredibly poignant, compelling, and cathartic, perfectly showcasing his emotive abilities in terms of engaging and thorough music creation. Jumping into the new single, "The Loyalist," the song softly opens with Aaron Andreu's breathy vocals alongside a tender acoustic guitar and soft drum breaks. As Aaron Andreu begins to make his passion and love known, a blistering electric guitar begins to rain down from above and drench us in all sorts of soul and sonic emotion. Aaron Andreu has truly mastered the art of transmuting his emotions into blissful and gripping music, and listeners can perfectly experience that through this heavy-hearted and passionate ballad. As we pick up the pace and vibe, the song's instrumentals continue to beam through our speakers while lifting our souls out of this plane and onto cloud nine. Aaron Andreu's performance is nothing but captivating; his lyrics are purely relatable, and his vocal delivery offers all the vulnerable emotion we've been looking for. Get to know a different side of Aaron Andreu with his latest single, "The Loyalist," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Aaron Andreu. We're truly impressed with the vulnerable emotion and heart you've placed into your recent single, "The Loyalist." What inspired you to create this passionate piece? Thank you. It’s a pretty personal song actually but I suppose in general it’s about surrendering to something that your head may not understand completely but that your soul feels and then not looking back. Why did you want to cross over into English alternative and step outside of your Latin art-rock comfort zone? What inspired you to broaden your horizons with "The Loyalist"? It wasn’t necessarily a conscious decision. Being bi-lingual and bi-cultural, my musical influences span both Spanish and English artists. So when I sit down and write it really is just a case of what language my emotions choose to be expressed in. This song chose English. Was it challenging to open up and be so vulnerable when writing your heartfelt lyrics for "The Loyalist"? What was your songwriting process like? It wasn’t really challenging at all. It’s kinda funny but I’m my most comfortable expressing myself through song. I’ll tell you I’m fine and then write a song about how I’m totally NOT fine, haha With “The Loyalist” it was a burning fire in my bones that just needed to be released. Things I needed to say but could only express with music. What do you hope to make the listener feel with "The Loyalist"? What impact do you want the song to have on your audience? With my music in general I want my listeners to feel like they’re not alone in their emotions, even the cringe-worthy feelings that are not “cool” to express these days. Hopefully, it gives them the courage to be vulnerable too. What's next for you? Well, I’m actually going to be pretty busy in 2022! I’m set to go back into the studio to record an English EP that I’ll be releasing in February, and then switch gears and get started on another project co-writing with certain Grammy Award Winning Artists that shall remain nameless for now haha it’s going to be an exciting year! instagram.com/aaronandreu