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Yet again the spotlight is on R&B artist Terrell, an explorative music nomad who debuts fruitful and fun-loving songs. The latest song release from Terrell included "Love On You," which was featured here on BuzzMusic. As a memorable creative moment for Terrell, the release of "Love On You" was truly one for the books. Terrell collaborated with artist Lincoln, which was "fun and effortless" on his end. The two seamlessly blended their styles and the product was just as refreshing as their artistic personas are. Terrell was aiming for "Love On You" to be fun and flirtatious, which are two characteristics of many successful pop-inspired songs. These are also elements that listeners can expect Terrell's future album, titled 'PHILAUTIA,' set to release sometime this winter. His album will host many vibes, notably early 00's pop-inspired tracks. He wanted to sonically explore as much as he could, all while generating songs that bring pure enjoyment to his listeners. 'PHILAUTIA' is digging deep into the creative bag of Terrell, and he's planning on delivering performances full of exquisite surprises. Read the full BuzzMusic article featuring Terrell and his song "Love On You" here. Instagram

The Los Angeles-based recording artist, singer-songwriter, and producer Eddie Cohn releases a new and compelling 9-track album entitled 'Dystopian Days.' Eddie Cohn is known for his attention-commanding and exciting performances; his powerful vocals have led him down countless paths to sharpen his craft. No matter what endeavor he gets himself into, Cohn strives for one thing and only thing only, human connection. Cohn wants us to get off our phones, out of our heads, and learn from each other and our surroundings. Recently releasing his 9-track album, 'Dystopian Days,' the album kicks off with the introductory track, "Broken Pieces." The song opens with a bright, upbeat, and bold electronic drum beat that later transitions into an organic drum arrangement with feel-good alt-rock instrumentals. As Eddie Cohn makes his exciting and energetic vocal appearance, he opens the track by reminding us that humans are no more than broken pieces, roaming this plane to find our purpose. As he makes his way to the outro, the sonics and instrumentals carry the song with a certain kind of energy that's equally as exhilarating as it is dense. Onto track number two, "Freedom," the song opens on this mysterious and almost jazzy note with unique percussion arrangements that shake through our speakers with an alluring approach. As Eddie Cohn's haunting and raspy vocals make their appearance, he sinks into rather introspective lyrics of wondering where his freedom is while calling on the world at large to ask, "where is OUR freedom"? We love the minimal and airy instrumentals within this piece, especially as Eddie Cohn continues his powerful performance while reminding us to cherish the freedom we're given. Getting groovy with the next track, "Underwater," the song opens with yet another unique and mysterious drum arrangement that brings us nothing but soul and passion. As the deep bass licks begin to seep through our speakers, so do Eddie Cohn's low and savory vocal stylings. Listening to his lyricism, he offers another reflective theme of feeling held down by life's trials and tribulations, but he'll never stop trying to beat these forces and prove them wrong. This song is incredibly raw; it brings us flavors of grunge and alternative to make for a gripping listening experience. Slowing it down with the next track, "Animals," the song begins like a fairytale with haunting string arrangements, whispery drum breaks, tappy percussion, and glimmering effects that rain down from above. We love Eddie Cohn's passionate vocal approach with this hit, especially as he encourages us to summon all the courage we can and become in tune with our primal and animalistic instincts. This song sounds like a piece inspired by courage and confidence; Eddie Cohn and his spacey instrumentals remind us that we're only as strong as our weakest link. Landing on the album's halfway point with the fifth track, 'What Do You Want From Me," this song takes off with an energetic drum arrangement and lively bass licks that get us moving and grooving. If there's anything we appreciate about Eddie Cohn's album thus far, it's his soulful and inclusive approach to songwriting that brings any listener smack-dab in the middle of his complex lyrical themes. Especially in this track, Eddie Cohn attempts to shake the answers out of someone while wondering what the hell they want from him. Reaching the sixth and title track, "Dystopian Days," the song kicks off with a more intriguing and minimal sonic approach through short percussion bursts and an eerie keyboard melody. As Eddie Cohn joins the party with his low and mysterious vocals, the song's energy begins to pick up with lively drum breaks and a plucky bassline to up the atmosphere. Eddie Cohn's lyrical content offers a more blunt and straightforward concept about living so much for the exterior world where one forgets to check in on themself. The instrumentals in this track are top tier; from transition to transition, Eddie Cohn truly leaves us hooked. Diving into an emotional theme is the next track, "Be The Flame," which opens with a bright and distant piano melody alongside shaker-like drums that dance through our speakers with grace and elegance. As Eddie Cohn begins to portray his past desire and passion for an ex-lover, his instrumentals tell a similar sonic story that's equally as exciting as Cohn's vocal performance. This song holds the most power and passion we've heard on the album, especially towards the outro where Eddie Cohn's vocals melt our speakers alongside his wailing instrumentals. Upping the energy is the eighth track, "Runaway," which begins with an 80s-style drum arrangement alongside beaming synth melodies that spark life and passion. Eddie Cohn later joins in and explains how he's given up on pleasing the exterior world while striving to run away from the chaos that society can offer. This song also holds various instrumental transitions that not only up the energy but keep us hooked on each dynamic tempo change and switch-up. The energy of this song is infections, and to be quite honest, Eddie Cohn gives us the motivation to make our great escape. Reaching the album's final and outro track, "Kill Silently," Eddie Cohn also released a stunning and haunting lyric video which you can find here. The song itself is as ominous and chilling as the title; Eddie Cohn and his spacey instrumentals/production crash our speakers with a conceptual theme of the world's perpetual state of sorrow and misery that's masked by fake smiles and deception. This is the perfect way to close out such a conceptual album, especially as Eddie Cohn and his exhilarating sonics carry us on a cloud of introspection that's needed now more than ever. Experience the gripping sounds and intense lyrical themes of Eddie Cohn's latest 9-track album, 'Dystopian Days,' now available on all digital streaming platforms. A warm welcome to BuzzMusic Eddie Cohn, and congratulations on the release of your 9-track album, 'Dystopian Days.' What inspired you to create this record? What concept did you want to bring to the table? Well first off, thank you again for inviting me to be a part of Buzzmusic and wanting to share my music and some of the stories behind my new record. I can't wait for people to discover this new album. Truthfully, this record was a joy to bring to life. It re-connected me with old friends and was the perfect backdrop and escape from the crazy world that enveloped our lives in 2020. It was early in 2020 when the pandemic took over when I initially felt inspired to produce and record a new record. It had been over 5 years since I recorded an album but I felt like I had no choice but to sit down and write songs. With the pandemic, the protests, the fires in Southern California, the lockdown orders, and the ongoing mandates, I felt deep levels of anxiety. It felt like a Cormac McCarthy novel or the backdrop of a new science fiction film except it was harrowingly real. I wanted to try and capture all of those feelings of fear, anxiety, and dystopia into one record. I remember thinking to myself a few months ago if by the time this record comes out, will our world resemble more of a utopian world, but surprisingly, it oddly often looks like the world has gotten even more bizarre and unpredictable. It's sort of this strange psychological warfare going on where truth doesn't seem to matter, the division is on the rise and as people are forced to rely more heavily on technology, I often wonder if people en masse have the ability to think objectively or take pause and question what is going on in the world. Was there a moment or experience that inspired you to write the introspective and emotional lyrical content for your intro track, "Broken Pieces?" "Broken Pieces" was actually the last song I wrote for the record. I felt like the album needed one more uptempo rock song so I started coming up with these new drum loops and synth lines that really resonated with me. I then came up with this concept of thinking about human beings as broken fragments or broken little pieces of glass. I remember watching the news one night and it almost felt like the newscasters enjoy criticizing human beings or they revel in pointing out our faults. And then I thought, maybe if we became a little more comfortable with the idea that we all have issues, we all have problems, we're all broken in one way or another if we could be more sensitive around that idea, I think we'd be much more empathetic towards people's "problems." How does the outro track, "Kill Silently," coincide with the story and theme throughout your album, 'Dystopian Days?' "Kill Silently" was actually the only song on the record that wasn't written during the last 18 months. I wrote it maybe 10 or 15 years ago during a pretty emotionally dark time period. I wrote it around the time I was making my second record but it never saw the light of day. I was scrolling through an old hard drive this last year when I saw that song and decided to open up the session. The vocals were rough and I didn't like the direction of the instrumentation but I was immediately drawn towards the lyrics and how topical and resonant they still felt. It's hard to put into words, but there are those moments in songwriting when you're in the midst of coming up with new ideas and you instinctively sort of let a song go and move on or you feel a connection to sculpt and refine it. Jake Reed added the drums, I sang the vocal and just kept building and producing the song until it felt like it belonged on the record. It feels like the perfect "last song." I was really struggling over the last two years with the onslaught of violence happening in our culture. Maybe we've always had these tendencies but it feels like there's an overabundance and tendency for a culture to behave more violently. With all the violence in movies, video games, and the news media, have we become numb to it? And this idea of "killing silently" where it's done and no one seems to care and we just move on to the next headline. It certainly feels like the value of human life has been diminished over the last year or two. What does the album 'Dystopian Days' mean to you? How does it reflect your current perspective on life and what you believe? This record was one of the most cathartic and mind-expanding experiences of my life. I think oftentimes, from bad experiences, we can create something beautiful and to me, this record was a culmination of me coming to terms with the strange world we all live in right now. In the middle of 2020, many of my friends lost jobs, we were forced to stay home, we were forced to wear masks even outdoors and stay indoors. Now, we're seemingly being forced to get a vaccine to be a part of everyday life. Bizarre times but through these experiences, I felt deeply inspired to sing and write about this chaotic, confusing, and even historical time period. The problem is we live in a world now where if you say the wrong thing, your life could be upended so knowing all of that, I tried to walk that fine line of using allegory and symbolism to share my perspective on what I see going on. I also wanted to make a record, while thematically dark and dreary, that also rocks, is percussive and moves, and is overwhelmingly thought-provoking and beautiful at the same time. Not an easy task, but I think we came close to creating a record that really signifies the times we live in. What do you want your audience to experience when listening to the album 'Dystopian Days?' What did you want them to take away from the project? It feels like it's harder now than ever before to get people's attention but I hope people can find the time to turn off the TV, turn off the phone, put on some headphones, and truly submerge themselves into the world of Dystopian Days. The band and I really put a lot of thought into the sounds and the mix and we tried to create a 360-degree sonic experience where you truly feel like you're living inside the music or in a science fiction movie. I hope listeners think about how the world has shifted so dramatically in just two years. I hope this record asks some of the more difficult questions about the people who are in charge and I hope this record inspires people to ask themselves if they like the direction we're headed or maybe it's time to make some changes. Maybe it's time to turn off the phone, question the news media's intentions, listen to each other more often, reach out to loved ones and be a more active participant in our day-to-day lives. I see a world that looks as though more people are passive, sitting at home staring at screens, numbing out, and isolating themselves and I hope this record inspires the opposite sort of behavior. More love, empathy, and activity. Instagram Facebook

Cruel Billie is the type of singer-songwriter that could easily seduce any listening ear with her dark, enchanting charm. It is this very charm that allows her and her impressionable songs to resonate so well with others. This quality gets carried over to her first full EP, which she titled 'This Is Kismet.' The song was written in Redlands, CA, which is Cruel Billie's hometown. Produced in Los Angeles by Riley Geare, 'This Is Kismet' was Cruel Billie's way to honor many inspirations that served her throughout her life so far. If you want to get to know Cruel Billie in a deep and authentic sense, then 'This Is Kismet' would be the best way to do it. One particularly notable track is "Shameless," which comes right off of her debut EP. Encapsulating a slow and sensual tone, Cruel Billie emulates energy that is simply addicting. And we mean addicting, especially if you're one to appreciate the raw, unplugged-type atmosphere. With an incredibly compelling voice, Cruel Billie plays with her range in a playful and lax way that's able to give off many highly seductive visuals. You can feel the power and innocence she exudes all at once in "Shameless," which are impactful emotions that tie nicely into the song's narrative. To give a quick synopsis without giving too much away, "Shameless" focuses on a particular love interest that Cruel Billie appears to be completely adhered to. With various loving and mysterious lyrics, "Shameless" is one of those songs that may have you feeling some way. Ultimately, prepare yourself for the captivating rath of Cruel Billie because she isn't letting down anytime soon. Stream "Shameless" on digital music platforms today. Welcome to BuzzMusic Cruel Billie, and congratulations on the successful release of your EP, "This Is Kismet." How does it feel to have this piece of work finished and released to the music world? Hi! Thank you so much. I’m just over the moon to have This Is Kismet out there in the ether! I love this collection of songs and feel it’s a great introduction to the beloved music world. What kind of mindset did you have going into the recording of "Shameless?" When I wrote Shameless in 2019, it was all a really visual writing process for me and I wanted to encapsulate those visuals through the sound. It’s a song inspired by the hopeless loss and longing that unreciprocated love can be and I feel like we really hit it right on the nose with this one. Your voice is the hallmark of "Shameless" as it's effortlessly captivating. Does this quality to your performance come naturally to you or was it something you had to craft? Wow, thank you! I would say it’s a bit of both. I tend to be a little shy so I’ve really had to push myself over the years to transmit the same sound and voice I have when writing in my bedroom by myself, into the studio. It’s been great to listen back and to hear the progress made with the new work coming out. Using my voice will always be a very important and evolving goal of mine. We've heard that you have yet another song release coming up near the end of October. Can listeners expect this song to be similar to the likes of "Shameless?" Yes! Can’t wait. Each track on 'This Is Kismet' has a very personalized and dynamic sound in and of itself but you can hear the influence of Shameless sprinkled throughout the EP. What's next for you? Right now I’m working on writing a full-length album that marks a true evolution, picking up right where 'This Is Kismet' left off. Other than that, I hope to be singing for you-wherever you are! Instagram

MARVIN and Porsche Cars North America Inc hosted a VIP screening for SOUND AND DRIVEN, a new film short series featuring some of music's most respected artists and producers as they take their music to the car test. In SOUND AND DRIVEN's first episode, we see none other than Travis Barker and Kenny Hoopla at Larrabee Studios in North Hollywood, California. Later, they test the quality of the speakers in the all-electric 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo with a Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System with a total output of over 1,455 watts and 21 individual controlled loudspeakers. There was an impressive number of VIP's in attendance to watch the debut of the new film short series, with names including Presley Gerber, Shwayze, Harlow Jane, Jasper Polish, Joel Michaely, Mat Devine, Scott Lipps, Tanner Beard, Jon Carlo, David Brackett, Shirly Ju, Corey Asraf, and many more. All guests were happy to support MARVIN Founders Jaclynn Jarrett and Marvin Scott Jarrett for their latest film short series. "After meeting Kenny Hoopla at our photoshoot and feeling a connection with him, I realized he and Travis would be the perfect pair to feature in the premiere episode of SOUND AND DRIVEN," said Marvin Scott Jarrett, co-founder of MARVIN Media and executive producer of SOUND AND DRIVEN. You can find the SOUND AND DRIVEN series on Porche's website and social media, as well as MARVIN's website, YouTube, and social media. MARVIN Youtube Porsche Twitter

Jay Adim is your modern-day multi-genre artist who doesn't conform to one style which is why his music fashion is tenderly versatile. During his exclusive BuzzMusic interview, Jay Adim shared that "Home" is a tribute to freedom, yet also knowing your authentic roots. He resonates with the impactful narrative himself by feeling Nigeria is his true second "home," a place where he has deeply engrained roots, although he has never even been. Such a powerful and moving energy is felt with Jay Adim and his roots, which is what led to the creative explosion that came to be "Home." As a music writer and performer, Jay Adim is learning the depths of communicating and expressing himself to the masses. We can't wait to see how Jay Adim will continue to grow next with his sound and overall mindset as an artist. Read our full interview with Jay Adim x BuzzMusic, here. Instagram Artist Website

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Rui Pedro started in the industry as a percussionist expressing his love for music as part of cover bands at 22. Through the trials and tribulations that a cancer diagnosis would bring him, his time in chemotherapy and radiology brought him to the self-education of songwriting. Rui Pedro grasped onto the power of growth as a musician, and all of a sudden was invited to present his solo project live in his hometown of Caldas da Rainha, where Mute Sounds were born, in 2018. The five-piece band is inserted in the Post-Alternative Rock Genre as they offer listeners a lifetime story through pure sounds. As we eagerly amp ourselves up for the mesmerizing tunes off of Mute Sounds' album, 'Roads,' we know to expect an intensified fusion that will bring us to pure mental bliss with "Remembering The Old Days." Commencing with an energy that has us transitioning through moods almost immediately, Mute Sounds kicks this record off with an immersive experience that sits colossal in the percussion department. Bringing the sporadic amalgamation of the bright cymbal crashes with the precise snare hits, there's a lively vigor that takes over your speakers with the way this record progresses. Chugging guitar riffs and an electric tempo that surges through the sound waves tends to be the recipe for success brought by Mute Sounds. Pushing the envelope of Rock through a purely instrumental concept is an area of expertise that Mute Sounds does rather well. It's refreshing to hear how a significant amount of energy is conveyed through a lack of words, but at the same time, it opens your imagination to what lives beneath the surface within your mind. Lifting our souls with the shredded essence that propels us even further to breakthrough moments of our own, Mute Sounds manages to whisk us into the whirlwind that is an impeccable balance of chaos and flourishing growth. Congratulations on the release of "Remembering The Old Days." We love the breath of fresh air that's sonically inhaled when listening to this record. Could you please take us into the song's meaning? Thank you so much, BuzzMusic, for this fantastic opportunity of being interviewed by you guys. It's a pleasure. This song is co-written with my wife, who is also a musician. Every musician has their musical influences, and this song reflects that perfectly…that late 90'salternative rock vibe with all that strong attitude. I think it's the kind of song which reflects our a lot our type of sound. Without any words performed in this song, what do you hope that the listener can resonate with in terms of the emotions it makes them feel? All of my songs were and still are written based on my feelings at the time of the writing, and one of my goals as an instrumental band is to tell a story in chords, so everyone who listens to it can have their own story in their heads while listening to my songs. If I had to guess what kind of feeling people have while listening to this song, I would go with "Rebellion." What musical and non-musical influences do you allow to inspire the creations you make? How does this play into your role as the sole creator of Mute Sounds? Pretty much every single thing can work as an inspiration to me. Of course, I do listen to a lot of music and many different genres, and that's the main part of my creations. However, sometimes a book reading can work as an inspiration or even an easy-going jam session with friends, and suddenly, a song comes out without thinking… I'm going to tell you a funny story. I was doing this interview for a local TV Channel, and they were doing some footage for content, and they asked me to pretend that I was writing a song…guess what!? I was missing a piece to finish our album "Roads," and I ended up writing the song on the spot. Sometimes inspiration comes in awkward situations, haha. What has been the best piece of advice that you've learned through your artistic journey this far? I've been playing for quite a while, through different music styles, different concepts, with other people, and this fantastic drummer, Vitor Copa, who I worked with back in Portugal, always said: "less is more." Those words are always present in all of my creations. You can do an incredible masterpiece song with tons of chords and tempo changes, but at the end of the day, if it's too complicated to listen, no one will hear it, and no musician/band wants that. So, yeah, "less is more." What's next for Mute Sounds? Our third album, that's next! We will get back to recordings next month, and hopefully, in the first trimester of 2022, the album will be available in stores. We already have a name for it, and we are very excited about the release. There's lots of diversity in it. Instagram Facebook

Sunset Junkies boasts a unique amalgamation of progressive metal, djent, and rock to create a swirling and powerful wall of sound that is easily accessible and robustly apprehensive. This time, the Brisbane powerhouse has us gravitating towards their newly released single “Let It Out” as they gear up to launch the highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Darkness Visible.’ In an ambiance that delves into complex musical arrangements, the overall soundscape of this track leads you into an intriguing whirlwind of thought and emotion evoked. Deemed as perfection in the world of prog pocket symphonies, it’s brilliant to see just how each member of Sunset Junkies radiates their skill set in a complementary way to each member. At the same time, the contrast is immense in an impactful manner. Working with Grammy award-winning producer extraordinaire David Bottrill, the remarkable adroitness that comes heeding through the infectious grooves has us peaking and dipping in rather uncanny navigation. “Let It Out” tours us through dimensions waiting to be discovered with a gritty texture that’s off-grid. When you think you’ve come to the end of this mind-altering sonic venture, the bolstered transition of rhythm takes you to the final chorus that has you unraveling in Sunset Junkies’ energy for one last hoorah. Redefining a myriad of genres, we know that we can always count on Sunset Junkies to grasp the helm of unorthodox resonance and lead us into a true masterpiece. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Sunset Junkies. We love the essence of your latest record, "Let It Out." Could you please take us into the more profound meaning that's laced into this song? The new album is a deep dive inside my psyche. So 'Let It Out' is about overcoming whatever is keeping you from opening up. It's about having the courage to look inside yourself and face your demons head-on with grace and fortitude. From your forthcoming sophomore album, what inspired you to allow this track to carve the oath for the full body of work? 'Let It Out' is perhaps one of the more accessible songs on the album, and we thought that'd be a wise choice after the dark progressiveness of 'Pentagram.' 'Let It Out' encapsulates the breadth of our style and lyrically sets the listener up well for what's to come. Could you please share a glimpse of what listeners have in store regarding the overall concept and sounds heard on 'Darkness Visible?' Do you find that this album speaks directly into your branding as your fan base knows it? This is definitely a bit of a curveball without being too far outside the realm of our previous offerings. It's heavier, darker, deeper, and more personal than our first album. While many of the songs are very progressive, I think we've managed to express ourselves more concisely this time around. I think it's pretty bold, and we're all very proud of it. If listeners could reflect on a specific theme in "Let It Out," what would you want it to be, and why? Open up, talk about your problems. Figure out the kind of person you truly want to be and have the courage to become that person. What's next for Sunset Junkies? We're going to do all we can to get this new music out into the world as far as it will go. We want to play live, record more music and build our audience. We're lifers. Instagram Facebook

From San Francisco to Long Beach, singer-songwriter and r&b recording artist littleFVR releases a timeless and lush single entitled "more." littleFVR began her way into the music industry by studying musical theater at Ruth Aswa School of the Arts. Later, she moved over to the University and Rochester and felt inspired to create original music. Her passionate hip-hop, soul, and r&b sound are sure to swoon any listener who graces littleFVR's chilling piece. Helping us get to know the woman behind the microphone is littleFVR's latest single, "more," which showcases her talented lyrical abilities and relatable emotion. "more" offers a shoulder to cry on for anyone who feels unappreciated in a relationship, and we genuinely adore how littleFVR takes her time to deliver each meaningful lyric with the utmost poise and passion. Listening to "more," the track kicks off with a distorted and nostalgic sample that sets the song's emotional and chilling tone. The delicate piano melodies and fluttery synths make their way in, so do littleFVR's soulful vocals and the soothing drum breaks. Right off the bat, we feel a particular connection to littleFVR, who wears her heart on her sleeve to emphasize her boundless emotions. Continuing her venture through this soothing and sonically delicious single, littleFVR expands on giving all she has to someone special, only for them to provide almost nothing in return. It's an achingly honest single, as we feel for those who've experienced such haunting situations. However, littleFVR's latest single, "more," offers a helping hand to help navigate those turbulent emotions. Feel your heart sink into your stomach with littleFVR's latest emotional single, "more," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic littleFVR. We were truly taken aback when experiencing the emotion and heart you've poured into your single "more." What moment or experience led you to create this vulnerable single? Thank you so much, I appreciate it. I would like to think most people are familiar with Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree and 'More' is me essentially taking on the embodiment of the tree and everyone else, specifically the people I end up loving, are all the little boy who is constantly taking from the tree until she has nothing left to give. I was drowning as a young mom with no family— I just finished family therapy with my baby girl working on our communication and relationship, I was forcing myself to get over my first love for the 3rd time, at the same time I was dealing with someone extremely manipulative who was a recovering addict. I didn't know until I had fallen a little too deep in it with them, and simultaneously I was trying to navigate through the co-parent dynamic with my ex-partner with who I share my child, and she and I were just really on the in-betweens. She was causing me a lot of unnecessary drama, and I was reaching my breaking point. While all of this was happening, I watched my best friend cry herself to sleep for over a year, going through this crazy breakup. I watched her give so much of herself to this man and submit to him in the ways he desired and required her, yet her needs were never met. She tolerated the scraps he gave her, constantly devalued her worth, and instead of him standing behind her, he was always too busy standing her up, making her look stupid. Around the time, I was also hooked on Session 31 by Summer Walker, and one night I was sitting at my laptop with my baby girl, playing back some records my boy Jerry Rescue!!! had sent to me, and something about that instrumental sank into me. It made me wanna lean into my pain, questioning why I had made so many lefts at rights, asking hella questions, madd questions, hard questions, and it was all because I knew I was getting to the point where I could only continue enduring so much of this person and that person making me feel like everything was my fault until I started questioning who the problem really was. I'm incredibly emotional, and I do not understand the concept of taking the high road. When my feelings are hurt, I blow shit up, and I am just absolutely hysterical. The person I was dealing with wasn't receptive to that kind of behavior, so I knew I couldn't do that. And because I knew he wouldn't react to certain things, I would try to do ridiculous stuff that I knew would get his attention, and in return, he would give me the attention I craved. Looking back, I know I wasn't gaining anything from that situation; I was losing major, like so much of myself, especially my dignity and self-respect, but I kept giving more, and more, and more thinking that the more I gave him, the better my chances would be for him loving me. Even with my ex-partner, my biggest fear was losing her to someone else. She was one of my best friends, we had gone through so much together, and she was slipping through my fingers like sand, so I would give her more and more and more— that only made things worse. I learned that when someone is consciously choosing to walk away from you, let them. You may not realize it at the time, but they are doing you a favor. Was it challenging for you to write your emotional lyricism for "more?" Or was this process rather straightforward? More was straightforward. It was a freestyle that I crafted into a full record. My best friend and I have writing sessions on the phone almost every night, and without even trying, she and I almost always make some kind of breakthrough or achieve moving one another so deeply that our sessions end in tears. I say all of that to say that there is definitely such a thing as being in a great place with your pain, and 'More' is definitely a testimony of that. As humans, we go through a lot of stuff on a regular basis, encountering a multitude of emotions and shifts from the time we wake up to the time we go to sleep. Because I was going through what I felt like was too much at the time, I had an over-the-flow of emotion, and my pen allowed me to channel that. When an emotion resonates with me, I don't think overthinking is even possible because I completely succumb to the emotion. It's almost hypnotizing, and I can exist in that space for a long time. I'm not begging for people to break my heart, but I am grateful for the existence of that space. When I'm in it, I can see everything clearer than before because I end up standing on the other side of the fog. Did you work with any producers when formulating the sonics for "more?" What ambiance or mood did you want the production to offer? I produce the majority of my music, but my boy Jerry Rescue!!! has created about 90% of the beats I've written over and does all the production on that end. But the vocal sonics are always, always me. Jerry set the tone for this record, and I knew he had created an ambiance and mood for me to latch on to the moment I spun the instrumental for the first time. Jerry always stresses the importance of understanding the craft and being utterly independent while also understanding what a collaborative effort means, especially as a Woman in a male-driven industry. He always pushes me to train my ears, understands how to create my music, and realizes what sonics mean when conveying emotion. Jerry and I produced 'More' together— I don't think 'More' would've been captured so beautifully without him. I was going for a reflective conversation, almost like dissecting a memory and allowing myself to relive that memory so I can put it to rest. Still, instead of resting, I wanted it to end in a relatable way which is essentially something that eats at us. Memories can, really, really put us down and paralyze our entire body and mind. My mom used to say to me, "your mind can run from your body if you let it," and I think some memories are so crippling that they can do just that. What impact did you want to make on the listener with "more"? What did you want them to experience when listening to this single? I'm an introvert-extrovert, so the anxiety I encounter when thinking about listeners can really dampen my day, so instead, I try to think of all of this as a form of therapy. We are living in a world full of instant connections while we are all still struggling to connect. For too long, I set myself apart from others and thought I was being punished with the cards of life I was dealt, but I realized that there are so many others like me. After taking three years to finish up my EP to move into this next transition, I realized that so much of what I was saying were feelings that people were feeling alone with, and I guess now I'm like, you're not alone. I wanted to create a mirror for them to where they were given the opportunity to look from the outside in because we all know insight and advice looks and sounds so different depending on what side of the table we're sitting on. It's the idea of giving advice you can't follow and seeing that you aren't alone with that. We all struggle with that. But I also wanted to show them how shitty it looks and feels when we see someone going through a situation that we know they're above, just like we find ourselves in situations we know we're above, but they're still allowing all of this to go on and so are we. Truthfully, there is only so much we can blame and put off on others, and this is because people will only do to you, what you allow them to, and that's real. If someone loves you part-time, why would you accept that? If you saw all the signs, why would you still drive into a hazardous construction zone? If this person makes you constantly feel on edge and make you feel stupid, why sit in that and embody that? If you gave them everything, why let them stress you out regularly? Are you losing sanity? Trying to figure out what they did to you? Your person should never make you feel lonely. Being alone and lonely are very different things. Begging someone not to leave and bargaining with them that you'll give them more so that they don't walk out the door is bullshit. You aren't soliciting your services like you're for sale. You're not here to convince anyone to love you. That's not how love works. What can listeners anticipate to hear next? Listeners can anticipate hearing more of me. As a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, I'm always experimenting because I want to write for other artists. I have some heat coming— my music has evolved so much, and I'm very proud of the voice and style I've created. I also love how confident I'm feeling after years of my family and other people not believing in me, telling me I'm not good enough, or people saying my voice is weird or saying I sound like an older man when I sing (wild). My sound is my sound. I love my voice. I love my pen. I don't sound like anyone, and no one sounds like me. I love how unique my music is, and I'm grateful for all my musical influences and support from my small circle of friends. I have a house record coming out soon that I collaborated with J I D D Y, he's a super dope Jersey Club scene DJ, and I'm also dropping a single soon called 'Actin' Up.' I do not doubt that everybody will love this record, and to keep it a thousand, to date, it is one of the best records I've written. I wanted to pitch the record for placement, but Jerry was like, nope, don't do that, 'actin' up' is going to be one of the ones that make people fall in love with you. So I'm hoping people do just that because I've been closed off knowing my entire life that I've been nobody's favorite, so now I'm ready to finally let people in, create my lane, and connect with people in ways never thought possible. I don't have one of those famous social media personalities, but when you catch these vibes in real-time, you're guaranteed to love me in some capacity. My music is the closest I can get to sharing these vibes the way I know how to share me best. Instagram Artist Website

If you're looking for something cool to do this weekend in LA, you've found it. This Saturday, catch Leroy From the North headlining this month's Los Angeles-based Canyon Sounds, a monthly concert series at private outdoor residences in Topanga Canyon. The location of the event isn't disclosed to ticket buyers until the day of the show. Leroy From the North's sound is heavily influenced by 70s country gold mixed with Detroit steel, which makes them a top act to see live and in person. Especially with fan-favorite songs like "Into the Sunset," Leroy From the North prides on giving fans a show they'll never forget. You can experience their exciting show at the latest Canyon Sounds concert, inviting Los Angeles music fans to enjoy a night of sensational live music on unique properties to share the beautiful side of Topanga that many have never experienced. This month's concert is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 23, and we encourage you to witness the mountain top property and dance the night away alongside the stunning ambiance of Topanga Canyon. The evening also features performances from Regina Ferguson, Hair, DJ Dirty Harry, and a special late-night set by Tv Broken 3rd Eye Open. You can purchase your tickets here. Canyon Sounds Instagram Regina Ferguson Instagram Hair Instagram Tv Broken 3rd Eye Open Instagram Leroy From The North Instagram

Embodying the ethos of their lone liberal college town, which sits in the big, rectangular red state of Kansas, the Lawrence birthed band, The Roseline, creates a familiar atmosphere in their music that has you stepping outside of your comfort zone. This unique combination of tenors has led The Roseline to the sounds heard on their second, full-length album titled, ‘Constancy.’ The Midwestern folk/rock band fires on all cylinders as they release what they deem their most diverse and accomplished collection of songs to date. Through a slow tempo that sways gracefully, we’re brought to the single “Catalpa,” a vibrant showcase of The Roseline’s profound storytelling capabilities. Dipping into a heartrending fountain that overflows with authentic truths nuzzled into the memories that swarm their present day, there’s a wistful ambiance that serenades the soundwaves as you take this piece in. Meaningful percussion hits beat through your soul as the atmospheric guitar riffs carry a fortified ability to peek into the way your heart and soul coincide with one another. The Roseline has a knack for encompassing infectious rhythm as the buttery croons that unfolds a narrative deep to the core take you on a sonic journey that is flooded with personal moments. Unveiling this sliver of what’s to come for ‘Constancy,’ The Roseline has our senses heightened and our feelings ready to take on the emotional pour of authenticity shared. We most definitely think that it’s in your best interest to stay tuned for the fictional narratives and intimate confessions that are weaved together and bathed in cosmic mystique on the forthcoming album, November 5th, 2021. With lyrical motifs that paint vivid imagery in “Catalpa,” it’s cemented that The Roseline lends out auditory directions worth following. Welcome to BuzzMusic, The Roseline. We loved taking in every moment of "Catalpa." Would you care to fill us in on the narrative that's being processed and what struck up the inspiration for this song? It's a little tune about aging out of a college town while being constantly surrounded by youth. The two verses lay in contrast with each other — one being content with middle age and the other pining for youth. With The Roseline being a trio, could you please tell us about each of you that we hear on this track? How do you all work together to bring a song's vision to life? We're actually a quintet, but there were six of us that contributed to this track. For "Catalpa," we wanted it to feel spacious and languid, so everyone really laid back in service of the song. I love the ethereal synths and the brushed drums. Vibey. What does "Catalpa," say about the rest of 'Constancy?' How does this define you as a band? "Catalpa" is kind of a breather moment in the sequencing of the album tracks. It explores similar existential quandaries seen elsewhere on 'Constancy' but also has a little humor thrown in too. Probably the first song to ever address being bad at skateboarding. I don't know how it defines us as a band, but it certainly is a nice document of our evolution. At its core, "Catalpa" is a very simple folk song, but we dressed it up with some traditionally un-folk sounds. If your listeners were to know one thing about you that they don't already, what would you want it to be? Probably that we're all total goofballs with a gross sense of humor, sometimes the songs get so dark and earnest that I worry the listener may think we're like that all the time, but it's far from the truth. What is one thing you'd like new listeners to know about the group and your music? We've been doing this for over 16 years, and only now are we feeling remotely confident in what we're doing. Just now hitting our stride. Tell your friends! What can fans anticipate hearing next? I don't know! Hopefully, more tuneful songs with good lyrics and an evolution sonically. We'll see! Instagram Facebook