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Vic Vegas is all about giving a real, true performance to his listeners. This was all too true for his latest release, titled "Wine, Women & Song," which took listeners on an adventure through the content of his life. In his exclusive interview, Vic Vegas elaborated that "Wine, Women & Song" was depicting himself as an artist, especially regarding the musical passion he possesses. His ultimate purpose is to use music as a means to communicate and express his personal messages to his audience, and such messages extend beyond the life of Vic Vegas and go into the current social and economic climate. "Wine, Women & Song" was meant to paint a mental picture of the current climate of today to all listeners. Vic Vegas wanted to spark attention and awareness on the current topics that hold such importance and to encourage others to do the same. All in all, "Wine, Women & Song" proved to be an impressionable release by Vic Vegas, and we can't wait to see what the motivated artist will be releasing next.

BuzzMusic readers, do you remember anonymous singer/songwriter Freddie Freeloader? His latest track, "I THINK SHE THINKS" had debuted not too long ago, and we had a chance to catch up with the thought-provoking musician to get a deeper understanding of his creative mindset. Being his first-ever release, "I THINK SHE THINKS" was intended to portray a variety of hardships that Freddie Freeloader had endured, specifically regarding an ex-lover. His ultimate expressions relating to personal emotions and thoughts are relayed and listeners may hone into the very potency of emotion that Freddie Freeloader conveys himself. "I THINK SHE THINKS" put forth an easily digestible ambiance, where listeners were granted the opportunity to openly explore the depths of the song's narrative. Being a lover of open interpretation, Freddie Freeloader is very much privy to the fact "I THINK SHE THINKS" may be understood in various ways, so take what you can from his emotionally stirring single. To hear and read more on Freddie Freeloader's vacant love story, click on his full BuzzMusic article, here. Instagram Artist Website

From Pheonix, Arizona, the emo-rock ground endcredits releases their latest painfully emotional and hard-hitting single entitled "monster." The sound endcredits offers is often described as "if Nirvana and Deftones had a baby, then Highly Suspect and Linkin Park had a baby, and those two babies made the ultimate emo grunge/rock baby." The band came to life in 2019 and has managed to pull on listener's heartstrings with their emotional lyrics and blistering soundscapes. On track to releasing their debut EP in October, endcredits recently dropped the angst-ridden and striking single, "monster," alongside the stylings of rapper/vocalist Rio Wiley. The song truly offers an experience like no other, as each hazy and gritty instrumental complemented by the vocalist's screams and belts make for an intriguing, heart-wrenching, and memorable listening experience. Expanding on the single, "monster," the track opens with a crunchy electric guitar that screeches with melancholy melodies alongside an equally crisp vocal that sets the song's emotional and angsty tone. As a delicate keyboard melody begins floating through our speakers, the drums make their way in and lead the way to the first verse. The lead vocalist instantly grabs the spotlight while taking us through the trials and tribulations of not being the man someone wanted. This heartbreaking concept is perfectly enhanced by the vocalist's powerful emo screams that release equal amounts of anger as they do sadness. As Rio Wiley makes his way around the bridge, he brings another emotional element to the song while feeling lost in the inner turmoil of losing someone special. Experience the raw emotion and power of endcredits' latest single, "monster," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic endcredits. We can't get enough of the passion and energy you've brought to your recent single, "monster." Where did the song's emotional lyrical concept from? What inspired this piece? Thank you! monster is about a bad experience with a previous partner or even the culmination of a few bad partners and poor relationships. Why did you want to feature the stylings of Rio Wiley on "monster?" What did he bring to the table that you felt the song needed? Rio actually was in our band for a while. He played guitar for us. In a previous band, he used to scream, and I thought it would be awesome to have him try that on this. It fit perfectly, and it was cool to see him explore some places he hasn't for a while. Could you introduce us to your group members and how you went about your creative process for the instrumentals in "monster?" What was it like behind the scenes? My name is Shayne, I am the vocalist/guitarist for endcredits. Brandon plays drums and Seb plays bass. I typically create the skeleton of a song and present it to the guys, and then they add their touch. This one was almost entirely finished before presenting it to the rest of the band. I just felt very strongly about the subject and the music erupted out of my soul. Should we expect to hear "monster" on your debut EP this October? Or are you traveling in a different direction with the project? "monster" will definitely be on the EP! All the songs on the EP have a similar feel but are very different at the same time. I'm curious what will end up being everyone's favorite. What's next for you? We are just really looking forward to releasing our debut EP to the world. We hope to get back to playing shows soon and seeing everyone. We thrive when we are playing a lot of live shows. It's like therapy. We are excited to go back out playing some new tunes. Instagram Twitter

Toronto’s own Hasani Yung can’t help but deliver eye-catching content that allows you to catch a vibe. Charged up with a lyrically powered message, he stays bringing everyone another mind-altering visual that has you fixated on the beat as well as the musical content. Portraying his colossal momentum in the music industry, the cognizant essence of his latest single “Time,” captures our attention in a way that has us wanting to further explore the depths of Hasani Yung’s mind. The reality that surfaces in his lyrical dexterity displays his origin story in a manner that pours out the passion and emotion he backs it up with. “Time,” takes us through a sonic and visual representation of the vivacious energy encompassed by Hasani Yung. With filmic components that have you basking in the vivid imagery of graffiti art and the cityscape of Banff and Calgary, Alberta, we see just how the up-and-coming rapper adapts to his surroundings away from his hometown of Toronto. The quick-cut scenes with unique effects complement the wording he courageously tours us throughout without taking any attention away from the meaning professed in “Time.” Admiring the rhyme schemes explored as Hasani Yung allows his audience to relate to him, there’s a reason why his fan base is growing upwards. Ensuring that we’re connected to the person behind the artistic finesse, Hasani Yung continues to make a splash with the waves he makes. Congratulations on the release of “Time.” With such a powerful message interlaced in this song, what inspired the creative process to blossom for this particular record? What inspired the creative process for this particular song would be life! As it thought me so much in the past as it continues to teach as I go along. Blessed that I’m able to put my experiences on a piece of paper and make dope songs out of it. Throughout the writing and release process, did you notice a change in your headspace as you let the words pour out? No change! I let my words pour out 120% on every song I made. some songs are different than others and I just wanna make the best of every song I create for real. What does this track say about you as an artist? What are you hoping that your audience can take away from the messaging you bring forth? What this track says about me as an artist is that I just want to paint the best picture possible for my audience and I feel this track gives them more of me as an artist by digging even more into what I have been through. In terms of your biggest goal with your musical success, what are you aiming to conquer? I’m aiming to conquer everything and I won’t stop even when I’m there! Like my momma once told me..."Shoot for the Stars and it will fall on you," and I heavily believe in manifestation. So I know it’s just TIME (pun intended). Instagram Twitter

Upstate New York artist, Jake Daniels, is no new kid on the block. Initially grabbing the attention of several animators on Youtube, the song ‘Two Face’ was able to build Jake a prominent fan base in the Gacha community, as well as Japan and Korea, changing his life from a local artist to global spectacle in a matter of months. With over 100 million streams and video views across all platforms, Jake Daniels is sure to be the artist you want to remember. There’s a prominent tempo that infiltrates your mind as soon as Jack Daniels’ latest single “Liar,” comes charging through the speakers. With a memorable bassline that practically embeds itself into your brain, you can’t help but sway to the vibrant soundscape as it tiptoes the line of effervescent bop with dark undertones. Jake Daniels professes his velvety smooth vocals overtop of the jaunty instrumentation that has various worlds colliding in the ultimate progression of “Liar.” What we love the most about the unswerving timbres that take on a punchy delivery through the verses, is that they transition to harmonically backed croons that make for an alluring pre-chorus, before descending us into the ultimate plunge of intensity in the hook. With lyrical motifs such as, ‘you always tell me that I’m so insane,’ the relatability factor gets kicked up a notch as we’ve all been in a place where someones gaslighting makes us think that we’re out of line. Making a monumental anthem that has us learning every word to sing it right back to Jake Daniels, “Liar,” has enough moxie to make it to any of our upbeat playlists. A warm welcome to BuzzMusic, Jake Daniels. With such a powerful message residing in the words of “Liar,” what was the moment that inspired the creation of this song for you? Honestly, I was watching an older movie called Basic Instinct. The main woman in the movie is a seductress and killer, but the guys always end up falling for her. I’m combination to my relationships in the past, it automatically inspired me to write a story about it. Although the soundscape is upbeat and lively, there are dark undertones that we can’t seem to shake. We think it makes the record that much more mesmerizing! Could you please share a glimpse into how you conceived the idea to take the track in this direction? I pretty much wrote the song to a bass guitar at first. I had the melody in my head and just ended up cranking out the lyrics and melody in 30 minutes or so. I worked with my friend Birk B on the production end and Birk is a genius. Whenever I give him a vision for a track, he’s able to really make it come to life. I’m also addicted to vocal layers, so I knew this needed as many as possible! How easy is it for you to write about the subject matter as such? Do you have to do anything in particular in order to get into your creative zone? Honestly, songwriting comes pretty easy to me. If I feel inspired, I write immediately. If I try to force it, It just won’t work so I won’t even write. I think inspiration needs to be natural and from a genuine place. For me, it’s always about the feeling I get when writing a story or thinking of an idea. The rest comes naturally! Compared to the release of ‘Two Face,’ how do these songs complement and stand out from one another? I would say 'Two Face' is one of my most vulnerable records to date. It touches on several mental health topics while also hiding them in story format. Liar also has the story format that I’m well known for, but it’s more simplistic in the subject matter. I think we’ve all been in toxic relationships before, so I thought it would be a great song to relate to while also being able to dance. It’s almost like you’re at a dance party celebrating trying to leave your toxic ex’s together with all your friends haha! Pretty fun party if you ask me. Instagram Twitter

Taking the industry by storm, recording artist, producer, and singer-songwriter Jackson Dollinger teams up with Scarlet Spencer for their upbeat and passionate single, "I'm Yours 2." The 13-year-old recording artist is also an actor and can be seen on the Disney Channel Original Series, "Sydney to the Max." In terms of his music career, Jackson Dollinger creates music that blurs the lines between genres like pop, trap, and r&b, with an undeniably modern feel. Striving to create music that connects with listeners on a deeper level, we've only seen the start of what Jackson Dollinger is capable of. Recently releasing his passionate collaboration with Scarlet Spencer entitled "I'm Yours 2," Jackson Dollinger offers a sweet and uplifting performance while grooving to the energetic and feel-good beat. Scarlet Spencer offers a similar lively performance that adds a brilliant back and forth dynamic between the two young artists. Diving into the single, "I'm Yours 2," the track opens with a bright and plucky electric guitar that quickly drops into a punchy trap beat. As Jackson Dollinger makes his airy and passionate vocal appearance, he instantly offers many similarities to the young heartbreaker Justin Bieber. We adore the song's modern and engaging feel, as Jackson Dollinger and his accompanying sonics bring us into a dense and passionate atmosphere with nothing but excitement and optimism. As Scarlet Spencer jumps into her verse near the song's end, her beautiful vocals take listeners through her limitless passion for someone special while giving the song a needed female flair. Don't miss out on the exciting experience of Jackson Dollinger's latest single, "I'm Yours 2," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Jackson Dollinger. We adore the exciting feel of your latest passionate single, "I'm Yours 2." What inspired you to write this upbeat love song? One of the main reasons this song even exists is because my best friend Cassidey Fralin, who is always the first person to hear my new music, encouraged me to make an upbeat song. For about a month, I was stuck on a wave of only making melancholy songs. She told me, “Jackson, you should make a happy song for once. All your songs for the past month have been really sad.” I took her advice and made “I’m Yours 2.” What drew you to the stylings of Spencer Scarlet to collaborate with on your single, "I'm Yours 2?" What was your experience like working together? The “I’m Yours” music video was shot on Catalina Island. Originally, Scarlet and her mom were just going to stay for 1 night, and leave the next morning. Long story short, they ended up staying for 2 weeks. Scar and I got to spend every day together, and we ended up getting really close. We have been great friends ever since. About 10 months later, I made “I’m Yours 2,” originally titled “Love! Love! Love!” Working on “I’m Yours 2” with Scarlet was a very smooth process. I sent the song to Scarlet with open space for a 2nd verse, and she wanted to hop on it. Then, she wrote and recorded her verse with her vocal coach Agina Alavares. She sent her verse back and the song was done! When I first heard Scarlet’s verse, I thought it was perfect. I couldn’t imagine the song any other way. She added so much dynamic range to the song and I was more than happy with how the finished product came out. Did you have any help when writing your passionate lyricism for "I'm Yours 2?" Or did you handle this process completely solo? “I’m Yours 2” is produced 100% by me and all of my parts of the song are written and recorded by me. I had no help producing, writing, or recording it. In fact, I made the song in my home studio! Could you tell us more about what you want to represent and stand for as an artist? What do you want your audience to think of when they hear your name? My goal is to make music that is relatable and easy to connect with because that is the kind of music that I love. When people hear my name, I want them to think, “Oh, that 14-year-old artist that does it all himself? He’s fire!” I also want to use my platform for good. As some of you may know, I support many causes and I’m so grateful that I have the opportunity to reach a large group of people and try to make a small difference in the world. Jackson Dollinger Instagram Scarlet Spencer Instagram

Newly emerging heavy metal band INNER AXIS formed back in April of this year and already has a couple of power-driving singles out for listening ears to revel in. Producing their songs in PITCHBLACK STUDIOS,t the band enhances their sound by intertwining modern flairs with alternative aspects of their genre. The latest INNER AXIS music release consists of their song, "Midnight Hunter," which blends together a versatile array of heavy metal subset genres. "Midnight Hunter" is your energy-boosting, virtuosic performance by INNER AXIS that sparks a range of stimulatory sensations. INNER AXIS paired their single with a music video release, and the visuals for "Midnight Hunter" are just as striking as their delivery. With a clear narrative being unleashed onto viewers, "Midnight Hunter" follows a man seeking pleasure of some sort, which easily gets depicted within the video. The video switches back and forth between the main storyline and visuals of the band performing "Midnight Hunter" on a glorified stage. Passion seethes from INNER AXIS with each band member contributing to the song in an impactful way. In the end, "Midnight Hunter" proved that INNER AXIS has a pretty good idea of the current trends within the heavy metal genre today. "Midnight Hunter" is now available on major streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic INNER AXIS and thank you for taking the time to chat about your recent single and music video release, "Midnight Hunter." What influenced the generation of this song? How did the band work together in order for the song to come to full fruition? Since concerts weren’t possible, we used the time during the corona pandemic to write new songs. We recorded the new ones at PITCHBLACK STUDIOS (studio for acts like Eskimo Callboy etc) and they delivered a perfect genre sound, noticeably enhanced by new band member and guitarist Nino Helfrich (also IRON ANGEL) and Annihilator bass player Rich Gray, who contributed his skills on both new tracks. Also regarding the artwork we didn’t make any compromise by hiring specialist Jan Yrlund, who also worked for Manowar, Apocalyptica, Battle Beast, Bon Jovi, and Korpiklaani before. “Midnight Hunter” was the first single and was released with an instrumental B-side on April, 9th together with a music video. Some additional video specials were also released in the following days and weeks. “Midnight Hunter” demonstrates our capabilities to create and perform powerful, epic well as catchy songs in the spirit of classic 80s metal, which is also emphasized by the cover artwork design and visual presentation of the music video. In addition to this female bass player, Melissa Cavo is featured in the performance shots of this video. How did the band go about choosing the visuals for the music video? Were there any hidden meanings within the song that the band was hoping listeners and/or viewers would pick up on? We worked together with the team which made all our videos since now. Jörg Tochtenhagen and his crew from Lensflareclips did again a great job. We filmed our band stage performance as well as a story part. This was the first time we did a story-based music video. So far we have released three edits of the “Midnight Hunter”: the official one with a combination of performance and story scenes, a second with just the band performance, and the last one with only the story edit. For the performance part, we wanted to make a great stage show. The big stage setting, fireworks, light show, laser show, explosions, and even tinsel cannons. For the story part, we worked on the script together with Jörg, who filmed everything. We wanted a storyline that would fit the lyrics. Since the song is very straightforward with the music and the lyrics, it would not have fitted to put some hidden meanings there but…we gave everything a “little” twist at the end so…be sure to watch it ‘till the end. Based on the lyrics, the Midnight Hunter is on the hunt to score with anyone. The hunter can be any gender and so can the prey. The narrated excessive search for lust is also meant as a rock'n'roll attitude and should not be taken too seriously from the first-person perspective at least. Actually, the hunter can be quite an asshole who just takes advantage of his prey. But roles can change, who is a hunter? who is the prey? This is where the twist from the video fíts in. We shot everything in a, during the pandemic, closed music club in our hometown Kiel, in northern Germany. Jörg, using the right equipment and having a very good sense of the mood of the scenes, created a short film with a very cinematic feeling. We are more than happy with the result. Can the band elaborate on "Midnight Hunter" and what the song release means to each of the members individually? After the release of our last full album “We live by the steel”, the departure of our ex bass player and rhythm guitarist, having Nino with his fantastic guitar skills on the second guitar, and the upcoming pandemic with no possibility to play any concerts we wanted to make a statement. “We are back, stronger than ever”. We tried to make the best in this strange worldwide situation and wanted to make some strong visual statements as well with the two videos. Even in quarantine and locked at home people can watch videos on YouTube. We got very positive feedback on the songs and the videos and at this time we got over 500.000 views of the new videos on YouTube. Now that "Midnight Hunter" has successfully debuted, does the band have any plans for future music releases, and if so, can listeners expect a somewhat similar sound to that presented in "Midnight Hunter"? We made a back-to-back double single release this summer. Together with “ Midnight Hunter” we released a second single and video called “Steelbladed Avenger” through fastball records. Both are available as a double cd single and 12 vinyl. The “Steelbladed Avenger” is more of a classic true metal song with some epic battle lyrics. The video was also a big production for us. Regarding the music video, we joined forces with director Alex Popov, who also was responsible for the specials effects of the Oscar-nominated movie TWO DISTANT STRANGERS as well as director Danny McBride (producer and writer for UNDERWORLD). The team produced a short movie FALLEN ANGEL, which was combined with INNER AXIS’ performance shots creating the perfect “Steelbladed Avenger” music clip. The movie and clip also feature actress Ellen Hollmann (the Steelbladed Avenger), who recently finished her part in The Matrix 4 and worked on the projects Criminal Minds, Spartacus, CSI: Las Vegas, Scorpion King 4, Leathal Weapon: Series, NCIS: New Orleans before. Additional performers include Steven Dunlevy (Mad Max: Fury Road, John Wick 2, Logan: the wolverine, Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw), Scott Mcelroy (Reservoir Dogs, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Underworld … stunts for Pulp Fiction) and Anthony De Longis (Master of the Universe, Star Trek Voyager, Highlander: Series, Batman Returns). After the release of the two digital singles the limited digifile CD, incl. both tracks + instrumentals will be available on August, 27th. The 12” vinyl maxi will hit the shops on the same day. What's next for you? We are working with full speed on the next full-length album. We have already composed some new songs and are now working on the details in the rehearsing room. Hopefully, we will be entering the pitchback studios in 2022 and have the release at the end of the year. Of course, we are again planning big things we the next artworks and video too. We also got the first offers for some shows and support tours and since the corona situation is getting slowly under control, we will try to get on the road next year. Instagram Facebook

Coming in from New York City, singer-songwriter and record producer Charles Marduk releases a deeply vulnerable and heartfelt single with, "Where Were You?" During his time in high school, Charles Marduk picked up the guitar and piano and also began playing around with DAWs and electronic music production later in college. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts at Tulane University, Charles Marduk moved back to New York and began to embark on his blossoming solo career. Marduk recently released his passionate and emotional single, "Where Were You?" which took us by surprise as we were able to see a more personal and intimate side of him. The song's overall soothing and heartfelt tone allows the listener to gear the focus solely on Marduk's lyrical delivery, especially as he melts our hearts with incredibly relatable words. Diving into "Where Were You?" the song gently opens with a grungey electric guitar and Charles Marduk's vocal hums alongside a crispy hi-hat. As the punchy kick drum drops into the song, Charles Marduk begins to vocalize the painful emotions that ache in his soul regarding someone who left him in a time of need. We love the song's blend of hip-hop and alternative rock, as it brings us into a wildly authentic listening experience. Continuing through the song, Charles Marduk proceeds to open his heart while enlightening us on how he needs to be rescued from the inner turmoil that continues to linger. As the lush and emotional song comes to a close, we're left feeling a part of something greater with help from Marduk's deeply relatable lyrical content. Feed your soul with Charles Marduk's latest emotional single, "Where Were You?" now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Charles Marduk. We're totally impressed with the vulnerability and emotion you've brought with your recent single, "Where Were You?" What inspired you to write this passionate and honest piece? I usually start by making a beat and then crafting my lyrics to fit the general vibe and atmosphere. That particular beat felt more personal and introspective than some of the others I was working on, so the lyrics just kind of came together. I wrote the song during the quarantine, so I had a lot of time to reflect on the past and situations I've been through and was able to channel that into my music. It wasn't a conscious choice, but I felt like in order to connect with the audience you have to be willing to be a little bit vulnerable and open about what you're going through or have gone through in the past. Was it challenging to be so open and emotional when writing your lyrics for "Where Were You?" Or was it easy to be this vulnerable? Writing the lyrics wasn't all that challenging because I try to just let my songs develop as naturally as possible. So that was just how I was feeling at the time and the song kind of wrote itself. But recording the vocals was very difficult and it can sometimes be a challenge to perform live. It was easy to tap into that emotional place when I was already in that mood, but being able to do it on command in the studio or on stage is a bit more difficult. It took me a few tries to get it right, but ultimately I'm happy with the finished product. What inspired the sonics within "Where Were You?" Why did you want to deliver this blend of hip-hop and alternative? Do you usually offer this kind of sound/style? Yeah, that's generally the kind of sound I go for. I developed my style through a lot of experimentation and analysis of the current music landscape. Early on I started as more of a traditional singer-songwriter and would write songs with an acoustic guitar. But I was never very good at playing the guitar and singing at the same time, so I began recording myself playing using GarageBand and would layer the vocals on top. Eventually, I started experimenting with different drum patterns and adding more electronic sounds to the mix. This eventually led me to mess around with more advanced DAW and making beats, rather than just recording myself playing. Then I brought it full circle and started writing songs to the beats I made, which is how I landed on the sound I have now. It was kind of a natural synthesis of the different styles of music I listened to growing up, which was a mix of classic rock, punk, alternative rock, hip hop, and even pop. What did you want your audience to take away from the entire listening experience within "Where Were You?" I just wanted to write a song people could connect with. I feel like anyone can relate to being in a situation where people want to be around you when things are going well. But when times are tough, they're nowhere to be found. Whether it's in a relationship, friendship or just life in general. I strive to make timeless music that can capture certain universal emotions and my hope is that the audience can relate to the song in some way. What would you like new listeners to know about you and the music that you create? I'm always looking to improve my sound and my songwriting abilities, so I love feedback from my fans and anyone else. Positive or negative I like to know what works and what doesn't so I can continue to get better. I want the audience to know that they can always let me know their thoughts on my music, whether it's in a YouTube comment, DM, or if you happen to catch me in person. I'm always happy to hear honest critiques of my work so I can continue to hone my craft. What can we anticipate next from you Charles? I'm going to be releasing a bunch of new music that I recorded during the quarantine. I'm aiming to drop a new track every week for the next few months, so keep an eye out for new music coming soon. Instagram Facebook

Versatile rock duo Moon Walker crashes the independent music scene with their dynamic and dense listening experience through their recently released 7-track EP, 'Truth To Power." Consisting of singer/guitarist Harry Springer and drummer Sean McCarthy, Moon Walker takes influence from icons like Bowie, Talking Heads, and Led Zeppelin. With traces of funk, post-punk, and even krout rock in their music, it's safe to say that Moon Walker's dynamic and engaging sound will leave anyone feeling invigorated. Now releasing their jam-packed 7-track EP, 'Truth To Power,' the venture kicks off with the introductory track, "Devil." The song opens with a soft shaker that expands into a funky bassline and a smooth drum break. As the song's groovy atmosphere is set with help from vibrant female vocal harmonies, Springer makes his sweet and melodic vocal appearance while diving into a rather heavy lyrical theme. While singing of how we've chosen to use the word "Devil" as our scapegoat for life's tragedies and downfalls, the instrumentals broaden and bring the song an incredibly powerful and hazy edge. Onto track number two, "TV Made Me Do It," the song kicks off on an incredibly funky note with a thumping bassline and groovy drum breaks. As Springer joins the party, he begins to enlighten us on how the media has managed to force-feed our minds with the nonsense that's filtered through every source and changed like a game of broken telephone. We adore the song's savory and foot-stomping groove, as it perfectly allows Springer's message to shine bright in the spotlight. We can't help but hear similarities to acts like Cage the Elephant through Moon Walker's overall attitude and their dramatic instrumental stories. Getting into an even deeper and more intense groove with the heavy-hitting third track, "Tear Down The Wall," the track takes off with a growling bassline and McCarthy's down-tempo and crashing drum breaks. Taking a deeper listen to Springer's lyrics, he takes listeners through a heavily political concept of tearing down the wall and how powerful forces have attempted to keep the "little people" small. We adore this song's power and might, as it centers our focus on the song's in-depth message without a dull moment in sight. Spicing it up with the next track, "New Commandment," the song brings listeners into an upbeat and lively atmosphere right off the bat with Moon Walker's mysterious and exciting instrumentals. As Springer begins to strike our speakers with his powerful and attention-commanding vocals, he later tells a rough story of falling to your knees in prayer at the sight of a harsh new commandment. What makes this song all the more interesting is Moon Walker's entire soulful and cinematic instrumentals, leaving us feeling refreshed and revitalized. Maintaining the same heavy and striking groove with the next track, "Disturbed Suburbia," the song instantly takes listeners through a vibrant listening experience. As the 60s electric guitar riffs accompanied by a plucky baseline take the song by storm alongside McCarthy's tight drum arrangements, Springer jumps in and begins to sing yet another lyrically heavy message. Moving through the song, Springer touches on hiding our fears and woes behind masks while never letting the outside world see what monsters roam within. Deepening the EP's listening experience with the sixth track, "Light Burns Out," the song opens on a more melancholic and saddening tone with a cinematic string section, a bluesy piano, and an entire soulful instrumental. As Springer begins to passionately belt his vocals while touching on starting anew after feeling burnt out, the song later transitions into this heavenly and psychedelic feel with a dreamy synthesizer. This song perfectly balances the entire EP, as it brings the project this deeply emotional and cinematic edge. Reaching the EP's outro track, "The Dark Town," the song opens with a robust and exhilarating feel through the tight and pulsating bass licks, McCarthy's punchy drum breaks, and Springer's passionate vocal stylings. We love this song's upbeat feel, especially as the bright acoustic guitar adds a Spanish flamenco vibe. As Moon Walker blasts our speakers in all sorts of sci-fi-inspired synths and their gritty instrumentals, they take us to the outro while we attempt to process the intricacy and meaning that Moon Walker has placed into this entire EP. Douse yourself in the flames of Moon Walker's latest conceptual EP, 'Truth To Power,' now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Moon Walker. What an engaging and exciting experience you've delivered with your recent 7-track EP, 'Truth To Power.' When did you begin writing songs and ideas for this project? How long did it take to create the entire EP? Thank you so much for saying that! The first song we made for Moon Walker, in general, was Tear Down The Wall. All the rawer, garage rock-ey ones came immediately after, like This Dark Town, Disturbed Suburbia, and Light Burns Out. Writing TV Made Me Do It was what uncovered the more funky, tight drum and bass side of our sound. After writing New Commandments, I knew the project was finished. The song rounded off the concept and even laid out 7 “new commandments”, so it was perfect to make the record 7 tracks long. As each song was one of the commandments. I’d say the record probably took 3 or 4 months, but it’s hard to say because we immediately got to work on our second record, which we’re still working on. What inspired the concept behind your EP, 'Truth To Power?' What message did you want to get across to your listeners? The project started as an outlet for my political frustrations. I’m very sarcastic by nature so at some point I realized that, rather than speaking as myself, I was kind of playing a character. Like how Stephen Colbert used to play a Bill O’Reilly caricature on the Colbert Show. I was kind of playing the role of a Trumpian ignoramus who’s fallen victim to fear-mongering and indoctrination and takes the capital insurrection one step further. To me, the record absolutely does follow one narrative and concept, but the intention is that each song can stand alone and can easily apply to the world we actually live in, not just the slightly fictionalized version described on the record. The record is a condemnation of a lot of people in the country and a warning as to what will happen if they get what they want. Does the tracklist order within 'Truth To Power' have any significance? How does the song order enhance the EP's concept and story? It does! Each song is, first and foremost, a reflection of my actual views of the world I live in but there is definitely a story to be uncovered on the record. Track 1 is basically about someone’s descent into delusion, track 2 is about a terrorist act they carry out on the capital, track 3 is about them and their followers seizing control, track 4 is about the implementation of their new governing document, track 5 is about the social implications of their rule, track 5 is about how everyone, even their followers, ends up feeling the immense backlash, financial and otherwise, of their rule and track 6 is about how it impacts future generations. It’s a lot about the Trump presidency and a lot about my fears for what could happen in future elections. It’s kind of dystopian but also disturbingly close to reality. Which track off 'Truth To Power" do you feel is the most powerful and influential, lyrically and sonically? That’s hard to say! Maybe “The TV Made Me Do It”. That one is definitely the most involved track, production-wise. Sonically, that’s the best indication of what our next record will sound like. I also think the lyrics really drive the point of the record across. I’m very happy with that song. How does this project and its concept represent your group and what you stand for? How does 'Truth To Power' help us get to know you more personally? It is a 100% true reflection of my views. While making it, I had so much anger and frustration built up. Between the election, the insurrection, the reaction to the BLM riots, etc., I was beyond embarrassed and disgusted by half the people in the country. Making this record was pretty much the only thing I could do to keep me from wanting to punch every republican in the face haha. Though, I still think most of them could still use a swift, hard punch in the face. Especially the ones in Texas. Maybe it’ll knock some sense into them. Instagram

From Michigan to North Hollywood, singer-songwriter, producer, and recording artist James Barmore releases his smooth-sailing debut 8-track EP entitled 'Lavender.' With Motown and Motorcity in his roots, James Barmore's artistic career led him to perform alongside acts like Usher, John Legend, and Jason McGee. He's also been featured on televised award shows beside Chance the Rapper and music videos with Snoop Dogg and Charlie Wilson. James Barmore recently released his debut EP, 'Lavender,' which is said to bring listeners on a journey of self-reflection. Beginning our journey into the project, we're met with the introductory track, "Lavender (Introlude)." The one-minute interlude type-piece opens with a distant wave crashing on the shore while James Barmore makes his vocal appearance, offering what sounds like the introduction to a relaxing spa or vacation. He continues inviting us to let loose and relaxed while we mentally and physically explore ourselves on a new path of self-discovery. Alongside a tender and relaxing piano melody, the song makes its way to the end while allowing us to sit back, relax, and enjoy the artistic journey ahead. Onto the second track, "Be Alright (feat. Aankha Neal)," the song gently opens with a lush acoustic guitar melody and James Barmore's soft vocal stylings that ask why someone is crying and wondering how he can mend their heart. As the angelic and transcendent vocal stylings of Aankha Neal join the party, we're instantly transported into a refreshing and passionate atmosphere. We adore the brilliant and soothing dynamic between James Barmore and Aankha Neal, as their vocal stylings are wildly complementary while serenading our ears with haunting melodies and chilling harmonies. The same static that cuts off the previous track opens the third tune, "Perspective (feat. Day1Antonio)." Alongside a plucky bassline and crisp hi-hats, James Barmore jumps into this energetic and feel-good tune with his refreshing vocals that sing of doing his deeds and dirty work and enjoying his new perspective on life. We love the song's r&b and upbeat feel, as it adds the perfect bright aspect to lighten our listening experience. As Day1Antonio jumps into his tight and exciting bars, he delves into themes of protecting himself and standing his ground when the haters come around. As James Barmore's lush vocals lead us to the song's end, we're left feeling revitalized after listening to this soul-soothing hit. Reaching the project's halfway point with "Fredricks Playlist," this is another spoken word interlude type-piece that reminds us to focus on our listening experience and attempts to bring us back onto our journey of self-discovery. The sonics open with a twinkling synth melody alongside samples of birds chirping in the background. As James Barmore continues to deliver his thorough spoken-word piece, he leaves us feeling all the more inspired to continue our journey towards healing throughout the entire EP at hand. The same synth melody transforms into a sparkling electric guitar on the fifth track, "Senses," the first full-length song that features no one besides James Barmore himself. As a snappy and quick drum beat begins pouring through our speakers, James Barmore makes his breathy vocal appearance while serenading us with his chilling stylings that amplify the song's soul and passion. We love the song's blend of r&b and pop, as the modern production techniques merged with James Barmore's melisma makes for an alluring and intriguing listening experience. We can't get enough of his smooth harmonies and vocal production, as it perfectly rounds out the entire song to offer this chilling and deeply passionate adventure. Another solo track comes to light on the EP's sixth space, "Damn," where we're met with a snazzy percussion arrangement, jazzy keyboard melodies, and James Barmore's lush and warm vocals. As he begins to lyrically depict someone's alluring ways, he falls into his passionate lyrical theme of devoting his love to someone who gives everything he could ever want. This song is a beautiful blend of soothing jazz and passionate r&b, as the production and groovy instrumentals leave us tapping our feet to each and every beat. We adore the unhindered passion and life that James Barmore delivers in this single, as it brings us that much closer to closing our journey of self-discovery. Slowing it down with the eighth track, "Navy, Purple, Champagne," the song peacefully kicks off with an old-school r&b drum arrangement at a soothing and downtempo pace. Once James Barmore's airy vocal stylings appear, he's accompanied by a lush synth arrangement that leaves us focussed on his glimmering and ghostly vocal harmonies. As he continues singing of being swooned by someone's presence and yearning for their warm embrace, James Barmore offers the utmost passionate performance while thanking the powers above for gracing him with such a profound love. This song is the perfect modern-day ballad, as it captures everything from love to lust merely within four minutes and seventeen seconds. Landing on the EP's outro track, "Damn (Remix)," this track was produced by the stylings of Durand Bernarr, who transformed the original track into an upbeat and snappy r&b banger. We love the song's natural energy, especially as Bernarr drenches our speakers in his glimmering synth melodies alongside James Barmore's soulful vocal stylings, as it makes for a unique and stand-out experience. As Bernarr begins vocalizing, he uses his unique stylings to pour immense amounts of lust and passion over our speakers while channeling powerhouse r&b acts of the early 00s. As the song comes to a close, so does the entire EP, allowing us to sit back and reflect on the thorough listening experience that James Barmore has graced us with. Continue your journey to self-discovery with help from James Barmore's 8-track EP, 'Lavender,' now available on all digital streaming platforms. Great to have you with us at BuzzMusic James, and congratulations on the release of your debut 8-track EP, 'Lavender.' When did you begin writing lyrics and melodies for this project? Did it take a long time to complete the EP? Major Gratitude! I actually came up with the EP title a year to two years before actually writing the first song "Damn" for the project over the pandemic last year. Lavender was intended to be released in August of 2020, but I pulled the project from release because it wasn't ready. This was a tough decision but a necessary one. From initial writing until finishing and releasing I'd say it took about two and half years altogether. Did you have any producers hop on board to help with the production and sonic arrangements in the EP 'Lavender?' YES! Taking the extra year to work on Lavender was a chance to open myself as an artist and allow other artists and producers to collaborate and support me with the project. This was KEY for the result you hear in Lavender. MAJOR shoutout to the tribe! Markus Shields who co-produced and wrote, Canyon Root: co-produced, engineered, mixed/ mastered, Paris Shenae: engineer, mix/master, Aankha Neal: Featured artist, vocal arranger for 'be alright', Day1Antonio: Featured artist, Writer, Durand Bernarr: Featured Artist, and writer, Aaron The Poet: Writer, Heset Pannell: engineer, mix/master. Forgive me, I know you asked for producers but I had to get everyone. What inspired the overall self-discovery concept within the EP 'Lavender?' Just being transparent with my life and journey honestly, I know it's cliche to say but artists are storytellers in putting their lives on display for audible and visible consumption. We hope that our messages and in this case, my self-discovery concept is heard clearly and resonates with the listener. Outside of that, I'm just a very deep feeler and introspective when it comes to myself, and that reflects in any form of art that I create. The task has been being able to take these concepts and make them digestible for my current and future audiences. Did you have any artistic influences or genres in mind when creating the EP 'Lavender?' This is a fun question! Absolutely! I was listening to a hell of a lot of lo-fi via youtube for the overall soft/plush pallet that I created for the project overall and with my vocal arrangements throughout the project. I also pulled from the supergroup Moonchild and both their music catalog, influence, and music theory, seeing them live before the pandemic changed my LIFE! Genres? Jazz, Soul, and R&B are some of the foundations I had in mind when creating Lavender. What did you want your audience to experience after listening to 'Lavender?' What did you want them to take away from the entire EP? I would like the audience to experience something of an audible sigh of relief after listening to Lavender, I want them to feel refreshed and peaceful. It's been said recently that anyone who listens to the project should "grab a glass of wine, turn on the project, and dance in the mirror" definitely some #SelfCareSunday vibes no #Insecure #IssaRaeVibes. I would like my audience to take away being able to find moments of pause in our everyday lives, to know that as much as we go through and grow through that it's okay to acknowledge all parts of your journey, those sad, happy, sexy, heartfelt, celebratory moments because they create who we are. I wish them safety, support, and Love, because they ARE safe, supported, and loved. Instagram Facebook