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Hailing from North Shore, Boston, the retro-wave, power-pop, and melody-driven rock project Cold Engines return to captivate our ears with their latest 10-track album, 'Flower Covered Hills.' Comprised of David Drouin, Aaron Zaroulis, Geoff Pilkington, and Eric Reingold, Cold Engines first caught our attention with their anthemic hooks similar to acts like The Police, Queen, The Killers, and The Beatles. More recently, Cold Engines won Rock Band Of The Year at the New England Music Awards; they've also dropped their latest passionate 10-track album, 'Flower Covered Hills.' Hitting play on the new album, we're met with the introductory and title track, "Flower Covered Hills," which opens the album with a bright country twang through smooth acoustic guitar melodies, warm piano arrangements, and soft drum breaks. As Drouin makes his tender and airy vocal appearance, he begins to tell the tale of living in a daydream along the flower-covered hills, and the beauty abound. We love the easy-listening feel of this intro track; it perfectly sets up the record in this refreshing and chilling way. Moving onto track number two, "All Work," the song begins with a bright and passionate instrumental arrangement alongside Drouin's soothing vocal stylings. We adore the addition of the haunting background strings in this piece, especially as Cold Engines deliver their entire and cohesive instrumental landscape that pitches camp in the heart. While Drouin continues to sing of letting someone go and wondering what the future has to offer, we make our way to the dreamy outro that's nothing short of a cinematic sonic masterpiece. Jumping into the next track, "Paying My Respects," we're greeted with an incredibly upbeat and lively instrumental breakdown through jumping piano melodies, bouncy drum breaks, and a thrilling acoustic guitar. As Drouin's raspy and warm vocals melt through our speakers, he takes us by the hand and passionately leads us into the song's heartfelt concept while paying his respects to the ones we've lost throughout our journeys. This song carries all the joy and optimism we could ask for, and it perfectly balances out the entire well-rounded record thus far. Reaching track number four, "A Lot To Ask," the song drearily opens with a haunting and melancholy acoustic guitar alongside a groaning cello and twinkling piano melodies that set the moody tone. We always adore Drouin's vocal appearance; he has a way of changing up the song's entire vibe with his natural charisma and brilliant performances. While passionately singing of life's quick pace and finding peace in someone's arms, he drenches us in nothing but raw emotion while allowing just about anyone to relate with each heartfelt word. Landing on the album's halfway point with track number five, "Let Me Fall For You," the song opens with Cold Engines' chilling and cathartic instrumentals that shimmer and gleam with nothing but heart and soul. Listening to Drouin's calming vocal appearance, he sings a romantic and heartfelt ballad of loving someone's every way. We appreciate how Cold Engines has the ability to switch up the atmosphere and experience of each track on this record, especially with this passionate halfway tune; they make the entire listening experience worthwhile. Moving onto track number six, "Broken Town," Cold Engines brings us into a dreamy sonic landscape right off the bat with a plucky acoustic guitar and haunting keyboard melodies. As Drouin begins to take the song by storm and serenades us with his fluttery and soulful vocals, he reminds us of his mistakes in the past while blaming his broken heart on the broken town, whose population is himself. This song has a deeply haunting and chilling feel, mostly from the minor keys, but also because Cold Engines has mastered the art of emotional instrumentals. Jumping into the next track, "I Don't Know How," the song peacefully opens with a tender acoustic guitar melody and Drouin's emotional vocals that travel through the reminiscent past and the memories he holds with a loved one. The lyricism within this song is top tier, and Cold Engines perfectly backs up the song's concept with their sweet, soft, and poignant instrumental arrangements. This track might just be our favorite off the record; there's something about Drouin's honesty paired with Cold Engines' soothing instrumentals that feed our souls. Reaching track number eight, "Go It Alone," the song opens with another emotional and heartfelt country instrumental that melts through our speakers with the utmost softness and passion. Listening to Drouin's heartfelt words, he keeps our hearts pumping with his relatable lyrics about guilt and the need to apologize to someone he once hurt. This special someone has genuinely left their mark on the songwriter because these lyrics are not for the faint of heart; Drouin continues to passionately sing about loving this person until the end of time. Onto the final two tracks of the record with "Night Driving," the song kicks off with a spirited and emotional instrumental through a plucky acoustic guitar and cinematic piano melodies alongside a soft drum arrangement and Drouin's soothing vocal stylings. He continues to passionately sing about driving through the night and waiting for someone to hit his line, all while he depicts the passion he holds for this special someone and their otherworldly beauty. We lied; this is our favorite track off the record, especially as Cold Engines' cathartic instrumentals back up Drouin's relatable message. Reaching the final and outro track, "Trains," the song quickly kicks off with Drouin's tender vocals alongside Cold Engines' hearty and soulful instrumentals that ooze nothing but anticipation and reflection. As we make our way over to the song's second verse, a warm array of drums begins to tap through our speakers while Drouin paints beautiful lyrical images within our imagination. This song holds the perfect amount of emotion and psychedelia, especially as Cold Engines continue to pour their transcendent instrumentals over our ears, closing the album on this dreamy and chilling note. We're more than impressed with the heart and soul that Cold Engines have placed into their latest record, 'Flower Covered Hills.' Find the new album by Cold Engines on all digital streaming platforms. We adore the intimate and honest feel of your entire album, 'Flower Covered Hills.' Were there any moments that inspired your band to create such a passionate record like this? Absolutely. This record being the 6th release of 2021 played a big part in the style and emotional content within. The album before this was a concept metal album, so for our last album of the year, we wanted to do something completely acoustic. The only rule was no electric instruments were allowed. The band is very close and we talk at great lengths about our releases and constant forward momentum artistically. What concept or theme did you want to convey within the album, 'Flower Covered Hills'? What did you want to get across to your audience? The theme of this album poured out along with all of the songs over just a couple of days. It’s very much a record about loss and everything that comes with that emotionally. The past few years have been dark and we really wanted to pay our respects to the ones we’ve lost along the way. The loss of love also played a large role in the theme. Which song from 'Flower Covered Hills' was the most difficult to create in terms of emotion? This album was very much an emotional outpouring and it quite literally spilled itself into existence in a couple of days. There were no hang-ups and it flowed without much effort. I think we simply had a lot to say about the subject. Does your band have a personal favorite song off of 'Flower Covered Hills'? Why do you gravitate to that song in particular? I really love the title track along with, I Don’t Know How and A Lot To Ask. I think I gravitate towards songs that hit me in the feels the most. Emotional content and being truly moved is what attracts us and what we strive to create with art. Why did you choose to go down this country-inspired path for the record 'Flower Covered Hills'? Is this a sound you've experimented with before? As I mentioned before we’ve released 6 records this year alone and have explored a ton of sonic terrain. We started the year with a full concept record based on the film Total Recall and followed that with a full concept sci-fi metal album, 80’s retro-futurism, full-on progressive/cinematic albums and wanted to end this big year of more than a million Spotify streams with an all-acoustic instrument ensemble recording. I think the magic of this year was that no one of our releases sounds anything like the others. We’ve always had a song or two in this singer/songwriter style on our previous albums. It was simply a time to do a whole record in that acoustic space. Instagram

Back and better than ever in an exclusive interview, Broadtree, comprised of Nicole McCafferty and Armand Antony, have seen quite the year. The duo met through theater productions and began performing together during the pandemic make up for the lack of stage productions. From releasing an album and two EP's to a 25-date tour, we're more than excited to give our readers the latest rundown of what Broadtree has been up to. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Broadtree. It sounds like you've had quite the year! What was your duo's greatest accomplishment since releasing your first single around this time last year? Nicole: It’s great to be back. Thanks for having us again! Armand: That’s a really tough question just because it’s felt like every single thing that we’ve done has been such an accomplishment. Every release had some sort of monumental highlight to it. We have become so much more active in a lot of different causes which I don’t think either of us ever anticipated. We’ve released more music than we could have ever imagined doing, which has also been incredible. Everything from that very first single that we released last year, which was actually supposed to be a one-off, right down to releasing an original Christmas single to cap it off - it’s been a pretty wild ride so far. It’s hard to really pinpoint one specific thing as an answer. Can I say all of it and get away with it? Nicole: For me, the thing that comes to mind, I think, was releasing the album that kind of kicked everything off. That’s where Broadtree really started. And then also the individuals that we have been fortunate enough and honored to connect with in some way with music. We’ve had a couple of people reach out to us and to thank us for some of the songs that have meant so much to them. That’s something that’s truly special and feels like a true accomplishment every time we think about it. What initially inspired your duo to come together in the first place? How did your theatre experience help make this process easier? Armand: Our theatre experience is actually what brought us together in the first place. We’ve worked together on so many different projects in the past and I think that’s what, consciously or unconsciously, led us to work on that first single together. When when I first thought of getting back into music and recording another solo album during the plague (as we like to call it), I knew I wanted to have a duet and Nicole was the first person that I called. In a million years, I never thought that it would’ve turned into this and I’m lucky to say it did. I would never take back any of it and it is really, really exciting to think of all the cool experiences that have allowed us to work so well together. Nicole: We think and feel very similarly about how we write our songs. We have this mind-twin connection when working together. We approach songwriting in a very different way. We’ve talked to other writers who just look at how we write songs that are a little baffled by our process, but it’s something that works really well for us. We’re able to connect and know what the other is thinking. For two people who are heavily involved in theatre, it’s just what works and it I think that’s why we’re able to turn out a song in an hour or two which is pretty exciting. What was the most challenging aspect of the past year for your duo? Nicole: I think one of the most challenging things has just been the sort of unexpected snowballing of everything that’s happened in this band. Everything happened so fast that there’s never been a time to slow down. We made decisions so quickly to move on to the next step. First, we’re making an album, and then more singles, and now we’re taking stances in social activism, now we’re on tour - we consciously made those decisions, it all felt very organic but there was a point where we got swept up in it pretty quickly. It’s been go-go-go ever since we first started and really haven’t stopped at all - that has felt a little overwhelming at times because it’s such a massive project that kind of sprung out of nowhere all of a sudden. So that’s been a bit of an adjustment, especially given the fact that everything else we’ve been dealing with in and out of the band on a personal level, personalized issues - things like that... Regardless of that, it’s been amazing. Armand: I think to the point based on what Nicole just said - the things that we talk about quite a bit in our songs come from a lot of experience, mental health being one of them in particular. But just because you write about them as a form of release doesn’t mean that you stop experiencing them. The last year has been challenging for us more than the year prior. I think a lot of people experienced a big challenge in 2020 and had to face their own issues and their own mental health, or learn how to deal with this pandemic in 2020. For us, 2021 has been a year that we’ve been hit pretty hard with. I think it’s impacted our working relationship and our lives outside of Broadtree at times, and we support each other extremely well with everything, both in and out of Broadtree. We’re very lucky to have one another to lean on, but there are times, regardless of the amazing support that you have, where there’s always gonna be challenges that emerge with that, combined with the pace that we’ve been going at and not having the time to take a second to breathe, can create trouble on the way. So we’ve learned as we go and we’ve gotten a lot better at how we manage ourselves, support each other, and handle our own mental illnesses and health. That’s definitely been one of the things that we’ve had to overcome this last year. Which show was your favorite during your 25-date tour? What made that show so memorable? Nicole: The whole tour has been amazing especially with the return of live music in Ontario. We can’t tell you how much it means as performers to actually be able to perform in front of live audiences again. And audiences have been so appreciative of that live music coming back, and it’s great to be a part of that experience. Armand: To be honest, I think they’re more excited than we have been at times to be watching live music again. Which is a-ok with us! Nicole: One show in particular that really stands out to me was a show that we did at a Pub in Newmarket, Ontario, and that was just because of the audience response. It was so amazing that they were so into it - they were singing along, they were dancing. It really wonderful feeling. Secondly, of course, and Armand will agree with me on this, was when we performed at the Moonshine Cafe in Oakville for the first time, which is the most incredible place - we can’t say enough good things about it. It feels like it is the Mecca of country music here in Ontario or Canada. There’s a place in Nashville that everyone knows as the main home of music Nashville called the Bluebird, and we often say that this is like the Bluebird of Canada. They have live music every single night and this one was so special to us. We’re so new to this world and we were put on stage with these artists that are so far ahead of us when it comes to talent and their careers, but we were welcomed like family. From the moment we arrived, everyone treated us as equals, everyone treated us like we belonged and they have really really really embraced us. It has brought us into this world made us feel like we belonged, and we couldn’t be more thankful. Armand: This is the only genre of music where I’ve ever truly felt at home. I have played in a variety of bands in a variety of genres, but there’s something special about country music and the people in it that just it feels like a community. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been at it or where you come from or what you do, or anything of the sort - you feel at home and it’s incredible to feel that from the very beginning. As for your favorite show? As we have this interview, we haven’t played it yet but I’m going to say and safely assume that our hometown finale of this tour which is coming up very, very soon is going to be the highlight. We have a few more dates left before the final show here at home in Toronto. It’s probably going to be a personal favorite - we’re gonna be performing in front of our family and friends for the very first time which is so exciting, considering it’ll be a year without being able to do so! We have some amazing friends who are performing with us and it’s just going to be a very special night we can already tell this far in advance. And it’s gonna be a really great way to cap off it’s been a really busy but really, really fun year. Would you say that the many experiences you've encountered over the past year have made you stronger as a pair? Will your future releases showcase the chemistry you've built since last November? Nicole: Absolutely! I don’t think you could possibly share some things that we’ve shared during this whole experience and also in our songwriting and not grow stronger and closer. We spend so much time together that we’ve only grown stronger as pair. It’s funny - we get chemistry comments all the time: “it’s amazing how much chemistry you have together!”. I think that’s one something we’ve had since the beginning. Maybe it’s in all our experiences prior to Broadtree, acting together on stage, but our chemistry is never something that we’ve really lacked. It’s exciting to think that it might grow even more, but we’re pretty happy with how well we connect personally and how that resonates with others. Armand: We've gotten so much closer in the last year than I think that we have been 6+ years of knowing one another and that just comes from sharing experiences. Whether it’s writing new songs, being creative about the characters we write about and how we put them together, how songs get recorded, to being on the road together, we’ve learned and discovered new things about one another that we wouldn’t have shared under normal circumstances, I don’t think. We have spent a lot of time on the road together - I think we just did the math and it’s something like 3500 km that we spent in a car by ourselves so far. And that’s just driving, not to mention shows, hotels, rehearsals, and everything like that. We’ve definitely gotten to know each other‘s pet peeves, but that’s been part of the fun about this whole journey. We click well, we’ve bonded well, and all of that results in the chemistry people talk about. I don’t know how much more chemistry you could add to us, but what’s exciting is definitely other people getting to see that, who we are. For us, we just want to see more and more people joining the Broadtree bandwagon and seeing a little bit more about who we are. That’s one thing that I think we’re most happy about - we just love letting people know the goofy, quirky, fun people that we are, and that seems to be something that people latch onto, which is a part of the chemistry we’ve mentioned earlier. What's next for Broadtree? Nicole: Obviously, it’s really hard to plan long-term which is something we’ve learned from this whole plague. You know, you have you can have a five-year or a three-year or even a one-year plan and then have it completely derailed and taken away. And that also goes for just this last year where we didn’t really have an idea of where we wanted things to go. If you’d asked us to plan something, that plan could fall apart about six or seven times in the last year, so we’ve really kind of focused on trying to live as much in the moment as possible and really savor and enjoy things we are doing right now. Obviously, we have some songs that are starting to focus on and eager to release, and it’s all baby steps again. We might have a trip in the works to a songwriting capital, but as far as long-term planning there’s not too much that we’ve done just yet, just because we’re really going to focus on the now and here and what may be coming in the next couple of days or the next couple of months. Armand: We have some songs on the back burner that we're looking at releasing. We definitely think we have a single we’re very excited about. We’re really excited to get back to writing now that the tour is wrapping up. And we’re excited to see what that looks like because there are people we’ve had in mind that we might start collaborating with which will be a first for us so that’s exciting and a little scary at the same time in a great way. And we’re always coming up with new things to do, so keep your eye on our Instagram - we’ll keep everyone posted on everything that’s coming up because you never know what may happen. Our mentality now is to really expect the unexpected. If you had told us a year ago when we first launched our first single that we’d be releasing an album six months later, we would’ve told you that that was outrageous. If you told us that we would’ve been releasing more singles after that to commemorate what might feel like the end of the pandemic, or that we would be so heavily involved in things like mental health advocacy, or actively involved in education and the movement of First Nations right here in Canada, or writing songs that impact the LGBTQ+ community - it’s someone so massive that we never could’ve imagined any of those things happening. Oh! And, of course, writing a Christmas song! None of that was anything we could have dreamed of, but here we are. And if this is what our first year was like, we can’t really put any expectations on the second year. If next year only results in three amazing singles or one or 10, or another album or another tour - any of those things are going to seem like really great accomplishments. So our goal is to really just keep going, keep this train moving, and enjoy the ride as it comes. And it’s been a pretty incredible ride so far. Connect with Broadtree on social media, here.

Bringing a unique flair to rock n roll, Grayhunter is well-known for its depth and intricacy that’s sprawled into the songs they consciously craft. Hailing from NYC with the desire to explore genres far and wide, their latest single, “Stranger (Live Acoustic),” has them proving this on the graceful side of the musical spectrum. By taking their debut single as a band and adding an acoustic twist to the product, the tantalizing essence draws you towards the melancholic nature that resides in this record. Sifting through the nostalgia that stems from growth and progression, Grayhunter hangs up the heaviness of their usual subject matter for a moment as we focus on the expressions of gratitude and pay homage to their journey thus far. As they’re presently constructing their sophomore EP, Grayhunter continues to make people feel vast emotions with the sound they’ve solidified for themselves. E sure to check out the exclusive BuzzMusic interview, here. grayhuntermusic.com

Drifting in from Houston, Texas, r&b recording artist and singer-songwriter folxzb releases a diary of emotion and experiences with his latest 8-track EP, 'Moments After.' folxzb's delicate and crooning vocals are enough to bring anyone to their knees. His surroundings and personal relationships heavily inspire his sound, which can be heard on his latest EP, 'Moments After.' The project is said to be an ode to his personal experience of being a man living through a modern love story. Beginning our venture into the EP, we're met with the sonically stunning introductory track, "Take Over." The song was produced by Viktor Crow, and it offers all this deepened and pent-up emotion that can only be said through lush sonics. Listening to folxzb's soothing vocals, he begins to tell the tale of being an introvert and often being associated with weakness, when in fact, it's the opposite. This song is the perfect introduction to the project; it has all the vibes and emotions we could ask for. Moving onto the next track, "Same Mistakes," the song kicks off with Cyclope Beatz's harmonious and melancholy production alongside folxzb's crooning and emotional vocals. While he begins to sing about the troubles of an on-again, off-again relationship, folxzb perfectly portrays the feelings of wanting to stop but knowing damn well that he can't. With a few lustful undertones and nods, this short but sweet track comes to an end with the utmost vulnerability. This track carries a similar tone and style to Drake's "Jaded." Hitting play on track number three, "YDLR 2.0," we already know the direction that folxzb will take, seeing that he's upping the emotion and heart of Tory Lanez's hit, "YDLR." folxzb opens the song with his dreamy vocal stylings alongside Jbyss' haunting and downtempo production that melts our speakers with a certain irresistible ambiance. While folxzb sings a saddened message of being in love with someone who's paired with someone else, folxzb drenches us in nothing but relatable and heartfelt emotion. Reaching the EP's halfway point with "Drunk Text," the song opens with hazy background synths, courtesy of Cue Sheet's delicate and chilling production. As folxzb begins to pour his smooth and velvet vocals over our speakers, he sings the relatable message of drunk texting someone in the wee hours of the night. This might be the most vulnerable and emotional track within the EP; folxzb has such a way with words that tug on each and every heartstring in the utmost delicate and comforting manner. Moving onto track number five, "Just Like Me," folxzb spices things up with ricci's dense and compact production that hits our speakers with vast modernity and contemporary production techniques. Listening to folxzb's serenade, he takes his time to sing about an unhealthy relationship and the many mind games played by both parties. That said, it's clear that folxzb is sick and tired of playing these games, wishing he could get the answers he deserves. Thus far, we're more than impressed with folxzb's relatable concepts and thorough lyrical content. Reaching the next track, "Thing For You," the song kicks off with folxzb's solid production, which offers this downtempo and moody r&b beat alongside wavy background synths and hazy piano melodies. folxzb spices up his vocal delivery in this track, where he expands on an open relationship where two partners happen to be sleeping with their "side pieces" at the same time. He also offers this conceptual perspective switch where both parties make their sides known in an incredibly passionate and heartfelt way. Making our way to the final tracks of the EP with the seventh, "Joint Conversations," this might just be our favorite song on the project. The track opens with Jbyss's haunting and chilling production while folxzb smoothly makes his way in and invites someone to participate in the good old sparked-joint conversations. This song carries a similar vibe to 6LACK, and we absolutely adore it. While folxzb learns more about someone during those joint conversations, he begins to fall head over heels for them, one hit at a time. Landing on the final and outro track, "Rising Tensions Freestyle," folxzb mentioned that this was the most vulnerable song on the EP, and we totally see why. While Treih Earl's soothing and atmospheric production rains down from above, folxzb jumps into his passionate flow and portrays his endless emotions for someone special. Although their relationship is fairly troubled, folxzb wears his heart on his sleeve to not only close the album on this deeply passionate note but to portray how appreciative he is of this special someone. We're more than impressed with the expressive emotion and passion within folxzb's latest 8-track EP, 'Moments After,' and we encourage you to experience it for yourself. 'Moments After' is available on all digital streaming platforms. We truly appreciate the heart and soul you've brought to your recent EP, 'Moments After.' What inspired you to create such an honest project about troubled love? Well, I was dealing with some troubled love and I was really going through it. Music had always been a form of therapy for me and most especially at this time. I found that I was listening to a lot of "heartbreak music"...what most people call RnB/Soul. My favorite artists (ELHAE, 6lack, Bryson Tiller, etc) were all saying the things I wanted to say and they were saying it so succinctly. I wanted to communicate what I was dealing with and I wanted to do it creatively so I just took a stab at it. The result of that first try ended up being "Same Mistakes" and I just took that energy and confidence and ran with it. What was the most challenging part about creating the 'Moments After' EP? Was it difficult for you to wear your heart on your sleeve? The most challenging part was actually releasing Moments After to the world. I'm an introvert so I tend to keep my private life private. I sat on these songs for a long time... In all honesty, the EP was ready probably 6 months before I let it out. Apart from my really close friends, nobody had ever really seen or heard that side of me before. Which song is the most personal to you within the 'Moments After' EP? Which song is closest to your heart? Same Mistakes and Drunk Text are definitely closest to my heart. Those were the first two songs I wrote...The emotions on those songs were very fresh and that actually inspired the name of the EP. These were my thoughts Moments After a pretty rough situation. What was it like working with the team of producers for 'Moments After'? Have you worked with these producers before? I'm self-produced. I choose the beats that resonate with me the most. I'm pretty new at this so I haven't "worked" with a lot of producers. I just download beats that I like and I make beats sometimes. I master my tracks sometimes. Depends on how I'm feeling really... What impact do you hope to make on the listener with the 'Moments After' EP? What do you hope your audience takes away from the project? I want the listener to know me. I want the audience to know what I've been through and I want to do it creatively. Instagram

Australian singer/songwriter GREN has built up an artistic resumé that could potentially raise some eyebrows. As a touring hardcore band member, GREN lived the beginning of his artistic life as a dedicated drummer. Playing many live shows and touring the country, GREN authentically grew his experience and repertoire, to say the very least. Now releasing his fourth single within 6 months, GREN's career as a solo artist is only beginning as he's imprinting on the music world, song release by song release. The latest offering by GREN includes "Crash," which hosts a collaboration between himself and DeCoda S. The two do a deep dive into many subgenres of rap, and as an experienced drummer, GREN includes many of his own drumming tracks on "Crash," which only work to amplify the already-intense atmosphere that the song produces. There's really not one moment to take a break while listening to GREN's heavily impassioned song. The fast-paced, gritty, and high-energy single displays a ferocious delivery from GREN, in which he's clear and confident in every lyric he spits out. The chorus itself is harmonious and features a full-blown singing performance compared to the usual rap delivery given by GREN. "Crash" brings dominance to a new level, setting high expectations for what's to come from GREN. He pierces the air with his deliberate flow and seamlessly blends hardcore, strong-willed lyricism with captivating sonics. All in all, listening to "Crash" is like getting to know GREN and his artist self on a deeper level, so listen closely to what this up-and-coming solo artist has to say. Instagram

The Connecticut-based alternative rock band and five-piece Chaser Eight recently dropped their powerhouse single and conceptual accompanying music video entitled "The Bell Jar." Chaser Eight took a two-year-long hiatus from 2016-2018 and has since formed their striking five-piece with old and new members AUDRA, Pat Walsh, Brennan DiLernia, Eliav Nachmani, and Jess Wolfer. Back and better than ever, Chaser Eight's new and improved alternative rock sound is quickly sweeping the industry and leaving other acts in their dust. The band recently dropped their tumultuous music video for their single, "The Bell Jar." The single itself encapsulates everything we could ask for in contemporary alternative rock; energy, soul, passion, and a thought-provoking lyrical message. All of this is perfectly reflected in Chaser Eight's music video, which encourages watchers to reach out for help when in a time of need. The chilling music video for "The Bell Jar" opens with the eerie and unsettling scene of AUDRA in reverse, who just jumped of a building and is seen stepping down and walking away backward. Impressively, the entire music video is in reverse, and it perfectly yet tragically depicts the scenes of someone's last day on this earth. From shots of a gathering where AUDRA seems to be struggling to other scenes at work where she's caught in a moment of depersonalization, the saddening scenes all lead up to her morning, which would, unfortunately, be her last. We want to take this time to emphasize that if you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available at suicidepreventionlifeline.org and 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Chaser Eight's music video for "The Bell Jar" was all too real, and we truly appreciate this homage that reminds viewers to prioritize their mental health. Catch Chaser Eight's music video for "The Bell Jar" on Youtube. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Chaser Eight. We truly appreciate the conceptual, emotional, and the needed message conveyed in your music video for "The Bell Jar." Why did your band feel inspired to create a music video that speaks on suicide prevention? Thanks for the kind words. A very close friend and former manager of the band committed suicide some years back. So this is a subject that hits close to home for us and we think it’s super important to remove the stigma from mental health. If more of us talk about it and call attention to it maybe more people struggling will find it easier to talk to someone instead of taking their life. Who helped bring the music video to life? Did you work with any directors or videographers when creating the music video for "The Bell Jar"? The video was really brought to life by *AUDRA*, our lead singer, and Mike Magilnick. *AUDRA* had this idea of doing a video in reverse and taking you back through the day of someone struggling with suicidal thoughts. And Mike used all his expertise to develop the story and bring it all together. Mike has done a bunch of music videos for the band in the past, so we know he is excellent at his job and could make this vision come to life. Was it challenging to act out such triggering and unsettling scenes within the music video for "The Bell Jar"? What was this process like? It is challenging because it’s such a heavy subject, but you also get so wrapped up in the production and acting side of the shoot that you kind of forget about the entire message until you see it completed. We were shooting out of order, so it was more about getting the best shots and wording down to sync with the song. The whole video is reversed, so *AUDRA* had to sing the whole song backward in order for it to look right when the video was reversed and put to the song. Standing on a ledge was unnerving, but it was all for that art and the message. What do you hope to achieve with the music video for "The Bell Jar"? What impact do you want the music video to have on your audience? We just wanted to get the message out that there is always hope if you are struggling. Someone will always be there for you, please don’t do anything to harm yourself. Obviously, we also hope people like the song as well! But it really it’s about the bigger message of the music video and we hope our audience sees that. What's next for you? Next, we head back into the studio to record some new songs. We were writing all of 2020 and we have some really fun things on the horizon that we can’t wait to share with our fans. Website

From New Jersey to Los Angeles, the playful recording artist and experimental singer-songwriter Alexandra DeMattia return with a spicy and sultry Christmas tune entitled "Christmas Drip." After releasing her critically acclaimed debut EP 'Chapter Two,' Alexandra DeMattia quickly became a known face in the independent music industry. Now, two EPs and thousands of streams later, DeMattia is settled in Los Angeles and ready to bring more creative and groovy pop and r&b tracks to the masses. Recently dropping one of the greatest Christmas tracks we've heard to date, "Christmas Drip" embodies everything that a modern-day holiday tune should. With an undeniably spicy r&b groove and Alexandra DeMattia's contemporary hip-hop approach, she makes it difficult to ignore such a playful and exciting bop to get down with all holiday season. Listening to "Christmas Drip," the bop kicks off with dreamy and light r&b keys and Alexandra DeMattia's sultry vocal delivery alongside a shimmering beat. She continues to put a modern spin on classic Christmas themes like asking Santa for someone special and how her milk and cookies are the freshest, which ultimately leaves us wildly impressed with her lyrical abilities. "Was nice this year, but I can be so naughty ooh," is definitely one of our favorite lines on the new track. Alexandra DeMattia has this certain energy and charisma that truly leaves our attention locked on the young singer-songwriter. We're highly appreciative of such an innovative rendition of Christmas tunes, and we're more than excited to bump this banger at our holiday parties. Fire up your holiday season with Alexandra DeMattia's latest hit, "Christmas Drip," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Congratulations on the release of your dynamic 4-track EP, 'Chapter Two.' What inspired the creation of this project in general? When did you begin executing ideas for this EP? Thank you so much. So, “Chapters” is a four-part listening experience. I started this project in 2019, wrote the majority of it during lockdown (2020), and am still finalizing writing the chapters to come, so this has been my life for the last two years. Since there were so many songs, I figured the best way for my fans to enjoy them would be to break them down into mini EPs that go in chronological order of how the events happened, each Chapter is a different mood and tells a different story. The Chapter I just released, (Chapter Two) was mainly written in 2020. Regarding the haunting and alluring intro track, "High," what moment or experience inspired the song's lyrical theme? High is about a wild night out. So picture a (pre covid) packed club, being under the influence, feeling someone, and wanting them at that moment. When I heard the beat for the first time, the phrase “When We’re High” instantly popped into my head and I knew that’s what the song was going to be about. The beat felt hot and sexy just like the event that inspired it so I wanted the lyrics to match. Why did you choose to place "High" as the intro track for your EP, 'Chapter Two'? How does the song set the tone for the entire project? I chose to place “High” as the intro to the Chapter because simply put, there would be no Chapter Two had the night “High” was written about hadn’t happened. This chapter details a lusty, drunken one-night stand turning into me ultimately falling head over heels (way too fast). What's next for you? Finishing the final touches on Chapter Three & Four and getting excited to release them, doing live shows finally again now that things reopening, and hopefully doing some cool visuals for Chapter Two. Instagram

"Been at it since MySpace, still highly underpaid, loving every second of it," singer-songwriter, producer, and recording artist QUIETLOVE releases his upbeat break-up tune, "Selfies." QUIETLOVE had a knack for music at a young age. After learning how to compose, record, and produce songs, he went on to wow audiences at various venues alongside acts Tyler Shaw, Virginia to Vegan, Tokyo Police Club, The Strumbellas, and many more. Now releasing his heartfelt and lively single, "Selfies," QUIETLOVE portrays the modern struggle of parting ways with someone and the inclination to stay connected via our handheld devices. The song was produced, written, and engineered entirely by QUIETLOVE, mixed by Jack Emblem, and mastered by multi-platinum engineer Dan Weston. Jumping into the charismatic new single, "Selfies," the tune kicks off with QUIETLOVE's smooth and sultry vocals alongside an r&b-inspired keyboard melody and soft drum breaks. As the delicate fluttery synths begin to melt through our speakers, QUIETLOVE jumps into the pre-hook with heavy kicks and brass while reminiscing on times spent with someone of the past. But now, all he's left to remember them by are the selfies on his phone. Although QUIETLOVE sings a rather reflective and melancholy message, the song is the grooviest piece of contemporary pop that leaves us dancing in our seats. We adore the blend of pop and r&b that the production offers; it's clear that QUIETLOVE has mastered the art of dynamic and versatile music creation. As the song ends with a voicemail, evoking a sense of disconnection, we're left wanting to experience the ride all over again. Part ways with the past with help from QUIETLOVE's new single, "Selfies," now available on all digital streaming platforms. We love the energy and groove of your latest single, "Selfies." When did you feel inspired to create this track? What compelled you to do so? Appreciate your kind words on the new single, it’s funny, I was going through a bit of a “break-up” with someone I was casually dating for a couple of weeks. After all, was said and done, I just kind of became enamored with the fact that someone that could mean so much to you in one moment -- suddenly doesn’t, and what’s left is…. Well, you know the rest! Was it challenging to write your honest lyricism for "Selfies"? Or was it easy for you to lay it all on the line? Oddly easy, to be quite honest. I wrote the lyrics within an hour or so. I think it’s because of the light-hearted approach to the sonics and sounds of the song, it was simple to get to that place of vulnerability. What was your solo creative process like when formulating the production for "Selfies"? How were you able to create the song's foundation and work your way up? It all started with the main Rhodes riff, once I heard that, it was over. Everything after that came so naturally, I remember having the foundation within the first session or two. Lyrics came within the hour (which wasn’t typical for me). I liked the rawness of the song, so I rolled with that. Why did you choose to create more of an uplifting sonic landscape for "Selfies," even though you're singing a rather saddened message? I was listening to a lot of Jon Bellion at the time, and I wanted to make something anthemic and symphonic, yet raw, honest and true. I like to make danceable heartbreak bops if you will. What's next for you? So much. I want to take these songs live next year, without a doubt. Land a song placement in a TV show/movie *speak it into existence*, right? The main focus is to continue writing/releasing

Being deemed the best-unsigned band in Arizona, right around the same time they were getting signed, Paper Foxes contracted with buzzy Phoenix startup Hookworm Records to record a limited-release single. While the whole band credits Hoag with refining their sound, it's clear how much of the exclusive release of "Power Out" produces abstract imagery with the grim urgency of a vocalization that is all too real. "Power Out" resonates with us as the high voltage intensity of this record allows our minds to sway into the intoxicating grooves present in the mix. The seamless blend of colossal percussion patterns, mind-altering rhythm, and opulent guitar riffs that bend through the indie-rock spectrum have us entranced by the ultimate rhythmic punch instilled into this composition. As the instrumentation tours you through a universe that hones in on psychedelic tenors in an upbeat realm, the mellow essence of the lyrical motifs cast out a tale of a tough night spent in Tent City. With imaginative hues weaved into each word carefully crafted, the powerful tones in the lead vocal bring an impeccable balance to the otherwise deep and mellow sound they portray. We admire the creativity that comes pouring out of Paper Foxes as each instrument illuminates a nostalgic cloud of reminiscent tones to make up the sonic construct of this record. Pushing into the ultimate appeal of the song that much more, "Power Out" has us hooked on the band's dynamic as they continue to navigate us through effervescent energy depicted by memorable personal experiences. Congratulations on the release of your latest single, "Power Out." Playing into such a vibrant experience, could you please take us into more detail on how inspiration struck for this song? The song is called “Power Out” because it was stormy during the session that we were working on this tune and we heard this huge bang and suddenly all the lights went out. Lyrically this song is about a difficult time in my life where I kept falling into self-destructive tendencies and it felt like I couldn’t get out of this vicious cycle. The tune has an aggressive tone to it because of my frustrations with myself. How does "Power Out" compare to previous songs released in your music catalog? What similarities and differences did you notice in the creative process? Power out is definitely a throwback to our classic sound from our first album or our early EP’s. It has a lot of synth work intertwined with angular guitars which is a notable part of Paper Foxes style. The biggest difference between this track and a lot of our other songs is it’s aggressive all the way down to the tempo, the lyrics, and the overall tone of the music. What would you like the central theme from this record to be? What does this song's deeper meaning hold to you? This song is about a time I lost hope in my life and I found myself falling on self-destructive tendencies. It’s interesting because the overall theme of our second record “Paradise Deluxe” is don’t give up, we have to keep pushing. (It’s also a concept album that’s a soundtrack to a fictional 80s video game but more on that later) What's next for you? We are very excited to put this song out and it will actually be a part of a vinyl compilation thru “hookworm” records available next January! We have a few more singles in store for you as we continue work on our sophomore album. We have also been making plans for some more touring throughout the southwest and up the west coast! Instagram Facebook

Hard work and dedication are qualities that Chicago native and Minneapolis transplant’s very own Longshot applies to everything he is tasked with. In the true fashion of being an emcee, listeners can always count on Longshot to deliver his personal experiences in the melodies that he offers up to his rapidly growing fan base. Leaving us with a forward feeling of anticipation as we not-so-patiently await his new single, the Tupac Shakur-inspired artist is eager to delve into an imaginative narrative about the apprehension lovers feel when welcoming a new admirer into your life. “Alone No More,” features the undeniable talents of Kat Luna, and has us submerged in a myriad of emotions that foreshadow Longshot’s collaborative album with producer Lazerbeak, titled ‘Spread Love.’ Be sure to stay tuned for the exclusive BuzzMusic interview to follow the release of Longshot’s long-awaited release, and grasp onto the influential pull that this underrated emcee tows next week. Instagram Twitter