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Canadian pop-country duo Broadtree returns to shine a light on hope and optimism with their latest feel-good end-of-summer single entitled "Breath of Fresh Air." After losing their stage work as actors due to the pandemic, the stylings of Armand Antony and Nicole McCafferty paired up to create their pop-country duo, Broadtree. Using their platform to speak out about racial equality, First Nations rights in Canada, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community, it's clear that Broadtree uses their platform to encourage unapologetic living for each and every voice. Now releasing their hopeful end-of-summer single, "Breath of Fresh Air," Broadtree mentioned how the pandemic felt similar to an abusive relationship; once it starts to get better, things quickly turn south. Without literally mentioning Covid-19, Broadtree personifies the virus as whatever's keeping us down in life while encouraging us to keep hope for a better day. Listening to "Breath of Fresh Air," the song opens with a warm and lush country instrumental that leads us into the first verse. As the drums and electric guitar begin to expand, Nicole McCafferty makes her melodic vocal appearance while expanding on the many ways the pandemic has affected our lives by telling us what to wear, to stay inside, and leaving us trapped without an inch of hope. As Broadtree takes us around the hook, both Nicole McCafferty and Armand Antony leave us with nothing but hope and faith to escape these dreadful times and keep our heads held high. While the song makes its way to the outro, Broadtree and their magnetic pop-country instrumentals leave us with a needed "Breath of Fresh Air." Move onward and upward with help from Broadtree's latest single, "Breath of Fresh Air," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for catching up with us at BuzzMusic Broadtree. We highly appreciate such an influential and optimistic single like "Breath of Fresh Air." What inspired your group to personify Covid-19 and not literally sing about the virus when creating this hopeful single? Armand: Thank you! Life during the pandemic has been sad enough as it is - we didn’t want to write a song about living in these times because things are depressing enough! There are so many artists who have been inspired to write about isolation and their pandemic experience but it was the one thing we wanted to avoid. We’re truly sick of this pandemic, or the plague as we like to call it. We’re tired of feeling depressed, isolated, hopeless, and we wanted to focus on the positive point we’re in now. We wanted to focus on the escape and freedom we’re starting to experience now that things are settling down and our world is opening up. Nicole: Life during the plague felt almost oppressive. Obviously, that’s a very ‘First World Problems’ term to use, but many people lost everything that made them who they are - their jobs, their families, their hobbies, their friends, their dreams - all activities that provided hope and distraction from hardships. It really took a toll on your mind; many people experienced severe depression or anxiety for the first time. And then there was that terrible uncertainty of when, if ever, you’d be free of such a hopeless situation. When we tried to describe the feeling of finally escaping that, we realized it sounded like coming out of an abusive situation. It’s anything that’s keeping you from being your true self or living a full life, whether that’s something as simple, and perhaps even fun or silly, as a teenager annoyed with their controlling parents, or a mean boss always on your case, to something much more devastating, like an abusive relationship or something less tangible like an illness or disease. So we really played with that - we wanted the imagery to be very specific while keeping the interpretation very open and relatable. Above all, we wanted to focus on the joy of newfound freedom. The character in this song is a person who has endured, overcome and escaped, who is looking back on difficult times and saying “I beat you. I made it out. And it feels GREAT.” Did your duo split the songwriting process for "Breath of Fresh Air?" What was the main theme or concept you wanted to get across with your lyricism? Nicole: The main concept for ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ was “escape”. How do you capture and describe the feeling of an escape? I came into this one with half a verse and chorus in mind, and that first verse was describing the thing keeping you down, what they took from you, how that made you feel. And then we centered on that personification of COVID that you mentioned earlier. Armand got into the specifics of ‘painting the picture’, as he likes to say, and it then became figuring out what are the rules making them feel this way? What are they being denied?” Armand: We always have a completely equal and collaborative process when songwriting and this was no different. With Nicole telling the story from the side of repression, I wanted to, as Nicole said, paint the picture of what happens once that freedom kicks in. The chorus of this song is a great summary - when you truly felt you were going to lose someone or something or even yourself to all of this, then finally escaping to a metaphorical or, in this case, a literal breath of fresh air. Once free, we wanted to dive into all the things we’ve missed - taking a joyride, having drinks with friends, enjoying concerts, and even finally getting a real haircut! We both shared our ideas and feelings on the negatives of living through this, but only to use them as a basis for the positive, which is what this song is all about - finally finding joy in reclaiming what we missed. Did you work alongside any producers when crafting and finalizing your single "Breath of Fresh Air?" Who helped bring the song into existence? Nicole: We may be one of the stranger artists that consider every song our little baby and won’t let anyone near it - we build, record, and mix everything ourselves. We write, arrange, and produce everything together in our home studio. This song was particularly interesting because it was very much a challenge of keeping the lyrics from sounding too dark. Without the right instrumental and melody behind them, they could come off VERY negative at the beginning, which was not our intention. Armand: Though we always have final control, we will often have at least one person act as our extra ear. In this case, we worked with our extremely talented friend, Joe Lapierre, who was constantly giving us feedback at each stage in the song both from a technical standpoint and a musical one. He’s played with us live before and we couldn’t think of a better person to support us. And, of course, play the awesome guitar solo on the track. Joe’s become an unofficial member of Broadtree, along with Kevin Frank, who’s an absolutely incredible drummer. Kevin did not perform on Breath of Fresh Air but was a part of Broadtree’s last hit single, “Be As” Do you often write songs that represent our current times and events, similar to "Breath of Fresh Air?" Would you say that your group is usually inspired by what's going on in society? Nicole: I would say the influence is definitely there. We don’t purposely TRY to write songs about current events, but we write about what we are affected by, so it tends to comes out. For example, a lot of our first album could be attributed to what was going on at the time because it was a product of how we were feeling, which was a product of the time. Many of the tracks were about a personal loss, mental illness, saying goodbye to a friend - all experiences in the vein of what we had lived or been living through. And while they might not always be songs, we also do our best to be as active as we can in supporting social issues. Armand: If you check out our Instagram, there are a number of causes we care deeply about that we try to be advocates for - mental illness, anti-racism, LGBTQ+, and First Nations rights to name a few. We released a single called ‘Be As’ during Pride month, which was a re-imagining of a song from 2000. Though the original version mainly focused on racism and homophobia, we expanded that to include many other groups that experience oppression and judgment, like racism in today’s age, living with the stigmas of mental illness, freedom of religion, gender identity, body positivity. All of these are current, relevant topics that we make their way into songs we release. Nicole: It’s a privilege to be able to talk about what’s going on in the world in a song. When it comes organically, it makes the song even more special. If we can open someone’s mind to something they may not have been aware of, or can help someone feel seen or support them in some way, that’s more than we could ever want. We have a few songs in mind for the future that will probably fall under the ‘social commentary’ category - but that’s a conversation for another time. Armand: For now, we can say that this is a song inspired by what’s going on in the world but focuses on hope, joy, and the thrill of moving towards a world we once knew and can’t wait to get back to. Instagram Facebook

Canada's most sought-after independent rock band The Bloodshots return with their brilliant rendition of Creedence Clearwater Revival's smash hit, "Bad Moon Rising." Since 2014, The Bloodshots have secured tour spots with staple acts like Buckcherry, Danko Jones, Moist, Finger 11, SLASH, Steel Panther, and Monster Truck, all of which gave The Bloodshots the recognition they deserve. Known as the future of rock, The Bloodshots and their scorching hot sound are truly making waves across our independent music scene. More recently, The Bloodshots drenched us in power and energy with their lastest wailing cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's classic hit, "Bad Moon Rising." In this cover, The Bloodshots offer a unique rock n' roll flair alongside their electrifying energy, genuinely putting a special spin on the age-old hit. Making our way around The Bloodshots' cover of "Bad Moon Rising," the track kicks off with a blistering rock instrumental that drops into the famous hook while The Bloodshots groove their way into the fire of this heated single. If there's one thing for sure, it's that we didn't know we needed a modern and active-rock approach to this exhilarating hit. We love how The Bloodshots are able to present the same exciting delivery and engaging feel as the original band, yet their ability to bring incredible energy and charisma totally blows us out of the water. As they pour their fiery instrumentals over us until the last hook, The Bloodshots close the song with nothing but power and vitality. If you're looking for something old or maybe something new, get the best of both worlds with help from The Bloodshots' cover of "Bad Moon Rising," now available on all digital streaming platforms. A warm welcome to BuzzMusic The Bloodshots. You've truly started a fire with your latest rendition of "Bad Moon Rising." What inspired your band to create a cover of this classic hit? We have! Well, there are a few reasons we chose this one. CCR was always playing the background of my childhood and we do a couple of their tunes in our set once in a while for fun and our version of BAD MOON has always been well received. And I think the message of the song fits really well with the current climate of the world. Covid. Shutdowns. Police killing civilians and so on. When recording your instrumentals for "Bad Moon Rising," how did your band spice up the original song with your own elements and sound? What did you add to the song that's completely your own? I think adding my (Cj) growly vocals mixed with some extra guitar leads, and POUNDING drums we kind of make it our own. It got the "bloodshot treatment" complete with a beer bottle pop in the first verse! Haha. Did you work with any producers to help finalize the mix for your cover of "Bad Moon Rising?" Who helped your group out during this process? We actually used 3 brains on this one. Jody Hunter at Studio 23 kicked it off and then Derek Benjamin and the acclaimed John Paul Peters both at Private Ear Studios in Winnipeg Manitoba put their touches on the mixing and mastering of the track. It was tough to get everything down with shutdowns happening with every wave of covid. Should we expect to hear more covers from you in the future? What artists, groups, or sounds do you think you might dabble in next? Maybe! Haha. Covers are always to do. We've done shows as a Nirvana Tribute before as well as Guns n Roses so who knows! Anything can happen. What's next for you? We are looking to Get back to work in the studio at the end of November at this time we are going to work on a 5 or 6 song ep. We spend 2019-2020 releasing singles for streaming purposes basically but it's time for an album. We haven't put one out since our independent debut ep in 2015 so it's overdue! Instagram Facebook

Given a birth name that perfectly describes her predetermined path to prosperity, it was only natural for Hope King to take that name into her musical career as, Hope Trilly. A New York native of Queens, she has become a recognized face and voice that has graced many performance stages and dominated two popular rap battles. Receiving praise for her gift from fellow femcees Da Brat, Rah Digga, and Babs Bunny, she uses her admiration for the works of Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill, Drake, Tupac, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, and Drake to fuel her artistic passion. Introducing us to the lyrical finesse she displays in the bass-forward single, “Off the Rip,” Hope Trilly has us in a sonic trance as we embrace the fortified persona she displays. There’s a dominant attendance in her vocal performance as she raps with her head held high, and her wordplay at an elevated level of technique. Leaving room between each bar she delivers, the imagery that is placed into the words that Hope Trilly allows to leap from the speakers is coated in a substance that emits a fully charged energy from what she chooses to deliver in “Off the Rip.” Catching our attention with her lyrical dexterity, Hope Trilly proves that the swagger she exudes is inimitable. Blending her New York roots with the Atlanta transplant characteristics of her lifestyle, what we see in turn is a lane that is so custom to Hope Trilly, we dare not even compare her to another artist in the industry. It’s no wonder why Hope Trilly is garnering the mass attention that she is from diehard fans. Rapping with grace, she leaves you wanting to further explore who she is as an individual through the pieces of herself she weaves into her sonic canvas. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Hope Trilly, and congratulations on the release of “Off the Rip.” We love how you approach the bars heard in your verses, as you perform with such confidence. Could you please take us into what this song means to you as the creator? Thank you for having me for this interview. As a creator, this song was made mostly off of the vibes I picked up from the instrumental. The bounciness of the beat gave me a fun, braggadocious feeling. It had been a while since I dropped my single prior to it called, McLaren, so I wanted to come back with a song that was catchy & commanded attention. Could you please share a glimpse into what moment or story drove you to bring a track like this to life? Around the time I recorded "Off the Rip", I had just taken a trip to NYC for a video shoot, which was one of my most favorite shoots I've been in, and I also was preparing for a huge rap battle. I felt very motivated and empowered to really let the world know who I am & why I am great at what I do. You could say I was "feeling myself" & I turned it into a song. With every emerging artist adapting to a sound that is unique to them, how does “Off the Rip” speak into your artistry moving forward? Off the Rip is a perfect example of how my sound is unique. The lyricism is extremely important to me. This song allowed me to showcase my ability to combine witty punchlines with fun catchy melodies. Moving forward, I plan on further developing that skill & maintaining the integrity I have for hip hop when it comes to creatively crafting bars as a lyricist. What is your mission statement as Hope Trilly? What does this say about you as an individual apart from the music? My mission statement is to "be the best you, you can be". My mother always reminded me of that growing up, and I carry that mentality in everything I do. Even as an individual, I face my own challenges. However, I'm also aware that there's always something I can learn from it & create something even greater than I imagined in the process. My music is literally an extension of that mindset. What's next for you? What's next for me is to take my talent to a new level. I want to give my listeners more insight into who I am as a person & introduce new listeners to a vibe they've never heard before. I have alot of new music on the way, as well as rap battles, & acting roles. I plan on exploring all the avenues that music has to offer & building my brand. Instagram Twitter

Coming in hot from New York City, singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist Sean Doherty releases an exhilarating listening experience with his latest passionate single, "boys in the backseat." It took Sean Doherty a few years of performing other people's songs to finally hone in on his creative abilities and explore his newfound solo artistry. The gay singer-songwriter proudly wears his sexuality on his sleeve while encouraging other LGBTQ+ members to live unapologetically. Now releasing his stimulating and exciting single, "boys in the backseat," listeners can properly introduce themselves to the enthralling likes of Sean Doherty and his engaging sonic ventures. While chanting his uplifting and passionate lyrics, Doherty is perfectly backed up by his exhilarating instrumentals to make for an unforgettable listening experience. Taking a listen to "boys in the backseat," the song energetically opens with an electrifying synth melody, upbeat drum crashes, and a stimulating rhythm guitar. As Sean Doherty begins to ride the lively and tenacious beat, he later enlightens listeners on his tumultuous venture with someone he holds close to his heart. Anyone can easily relate to Sean Doherty's lyricism in this piece, as he perfectly depicts the exhilaration and invigorating feeling of kicking it with someone who might not be the best for us. Moving through this exciting piece, Sean Doherty blasts us with incredible energy alongside his scorching hot instrumentals that take us into the radiant atmospheres of alternative rock. We can't get enough of Sean Doherty's magnetic and energetic performance within this track, as he leaves us in search of our next thrill with help from this stimulating single. Treat your ears with the scorching sounds of Sean Doherty and his latest single, "boys in the backseat," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Sean Doherty.What an engaging and thrilling venture you've taken us on with your latest single, "boys in the backseat." What inspired you to create this energetic and passionate hit? Thank you so much! The song's initial hook actually came from a one-sentence note in my Notes App--all I had written down was "keep on driving with boys in the backseat." I think as you move out of your early 20s, you start to realize that new relationships automatically come with baggage--typically everyone has had at least a relationship (or two, or six) before, and those relationships, no matter how painful or wonderful, define parts of our lives forever. Whether it's a song you shared with someone else or a shirt you still have but don't want to get rid of, they stay with us--and with this song, in particular, I wanted to turn that sort of melancholy feeling into one of excitement. We've all got boys in the backseat. All we can do is keep going and let them ride, and if we do, we don't have to stop the car. What message did you want to convey with your spicy lyricism in "boys in the backseat?" First of all--obsessed with the use of "spicy" as a descriptor of lyrics!! I am deeply honored, ahaha. Lyric-wise, I wanted to approach this song from a perspective of "alright ENOUGH. I know what everyone's been saying. I know *you* know what they've been saying. Screw it." I wanted every line to feel like both a frantic confession as well as a call to move forward, and I wanted it to get increasingly desperate--but in a way that comes with the excitement knowing that despite all of this, the song at its core is about wanting to make this work. How did you navigate the sound and feel for the instrumentals in "boys in the backseat?" What did you want your audience to feel and experience while listening to this track? Finding the right sound for this was definitely a journey, but one I truly enjoyed from start to finish--right before we went into production with my producer, Lloyd Kikoler, I was just at home listening to Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen and jokingly said: "god--don't you just wish we had a gay Bruce?" Then I was like wait a second, I could just....be that, haha. I worked with Lloyd specifically to make the song feel like it was a tribute to that 80s rock and synth sound, but a combination of the two that still felt modern and not just like an imitation. I also wanted the song to feel like a car constantly speeding up--like it was starting at 80 mph, and then slowly the gas pedal was just pushing to the floor and things were spiraling devastatingly close to out-of-control. To do that, we took a drum machine and *combined* that with live drums (Lloyd's idea, which is why I am constantly calling him a genius, haha)--we started with this 80's drum machine sound, and then as we hit the second half of the song, the live drums come in and everything elevates. By the time you hit that drum fill (created by the INCREDIBLE Tom Jorgensen), we're flying down a coastal highway, headed toward a bar--a bar where you know some boy is there that you're *probably* going to go home with, even though you probably shouldn't. But you know you will. That's the exact feeling I wanted people to leave with--that sense of excitement and dread but the thrill that it's all just so dangerous. Would you say that "boys in the backseat" is a solid representation of the music you create? Do you usually create such high-energy and stimulating tunes like this? This is such an excellent question! I've had an album's worth of songs written for quite some time now, and energy-wise, there's a pretty wide variety of styles going on. When left to my own devices, I can definitely lean into a quieter, indie folk-rock kind of vibe (I love me some sad songs!), but I found when the pandemic hit, I didn't seek out the sad songs--I wanted songs I could move to, thrash to, and feel all my feelings to, but in a more physical, visceral way. This song came right out of that feeling (it was written in February 2021), and the pulse of it has now spilled over into my writing--and has me re-interpreting my other tunes to have the same kind of heartbeat, which has been really exciting. I also just simply wanted my debut single to be something upbeat for this first summer back out in the world--I figured I've got the rest of my career to bring on the ballads, haha. What's next for you? I've actually just sent my second single to mastering, and we're currently aiming for release sometime in October or November--it's definitely got more of a fall vibe, so I'm excited for everyone to listen to it while bundled in their coats as the leaves come down. Instagram Twitter

Crashing our speakers with her latest release, singer-songwriter and recording artist Sonnet Simmons encourages us to pump our first with her recent single, "Triumphant." Although Sonnet Simmons has been busy recording and writing songs for sync placements in shows like Younger, Riverdale, and Kathy Keene, she's also had her fair share of landing sync opportunities in advertisements for Coca-Cola, GoDaddy, Nivea, and Microsoft. After a long ten years of not releasing music to the public, Simmons is back and better than ever with her latest hit. Expanding on the single, "Triumphant," the song was co-written by Sonnet Simmons and Rehya Stevens (Disney+ Amazon, Netflix, etc.) and showcases a rallying cry for womankind. A truly empowering and heavy-hitting summer anthem, this song is bound to leave its mark on any listener. Produced by Randy Gist, "Triumphant" boldly opens with Sonnet Simmons' sole vocal that sets the song's exciting and foot-stomping tone. As the instrumentals begin to expand with a broad and powerful cinematic appeal, we can't help but feel this massive sensation of anticipation grace our guts as we continue basking in Sonnet Simmons' dense vocal stylings and the exhilarating production. As Sonnet Simmons continues chanting her lyrics surrounding her big come back and never letting anyone take her spotlight away, the sonics drop into this whole-sounding and stimulating drop with a melodic piano and airy drum breaks alongside a thrilling string section. As the song makes its way to the outro, Sonnet Simmons and the entire instrumental leave us feeling ready to conquer the world. Don't miss out on the exciting and empowering experience of Sonnet Simmons' latest hit, "Triumphant," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Sonnet Simmons. What inspired the empowering lyrical message within "Triumphant?" What did you want your audience to take for themselves from your lyricism? Triumphant is about feeling the rush fear when facing hard things, and leaning in any way because you choose to bet on yourself and own your power. As a mom to two little girls, this is a powerful message I want them to learn. And it's a reminder to all of us, to own our power, to say what we mean, to do what we love, and believe in ourselves, even when it feels dark. What was your collaborative songwriting process like with Rehya Stevens for "Triumphant?" Was this your first time working with her? This is the first song that Rehya and I wrote together. She's amazing. We hit quite a few roadblocks along the way, making this song a true Triumph! Together we found ways to make Triumphant into the song you hear today. Rehya was instrumental in holding a flame for the vision of this song. We started this song when I was newly pregnant with my first baby, recorded the first round of vocals right before I gave birth, recorded the final vocals with my daughter in the studio at almost a year old, went through one producer when I was pregnant with my second and had our second producer take it to the finish line after my second daughter was born! That is how long this song took to finish. But it was so worth it. It has already been placed in some amazing commercials. It was a beautiful process and so grateful to Rehya for taking such a strong stance to get it done! How did producer Randy Gist help bring your sonic visions to life for "Triumphant?" How did the two of you go about crafting such an exciting and stimulating sonic atmosphere? Randy Gist is known for his dynamic work in trailer music. We thought, "Yes! Please bring this type of power, punch, and impact to this song." "Triumphant" demanded something bold, big, and authentic, and Randy brought just that! Instagram Facebook

From Indiana to Dallas, singer-songwriter, rapper, and recording artist Arique Jackson highlight the flaming hit "99" off his recent 12-track debut album, 'The Magnifying Glass.' While attending Anderson University in Indiana studying Theology, Arique Jackson fell head over heels for music creation and songwriting, which led him to drop out and pursue music full time. It wasn't until moving to Dallas and meeting producer Skinny Mac that Arique Jackson was able to hone in on his craft and release his debut album, 'The Magnifying Glass.' Now highlighting the album's third track, "99," listeners can hear a more tenacious and determined Arique Jackson as he shares the many experiences and tribulations that brought him to where he is today. We love the attitude and confidence that Arique Jackson delivers in this single, as he leaves us feeling motivated to get a bag for ourselves. Hitting play on "99," the track opens with nothing but Arique Jackson's sole vocal that instantly heats up the track while sharing how he came up from the mud and now lives every day like it's his last. As the flaming hot beat drops, Arique Jackson jumps into his verse with the utmost power and drive, leaving us bopping our heads to each and every bar. We naturally feel drawn to Arique Jackson's overall vocal tones; he sometimes brings a wildly similar sound to Drake, yet his perfect diction and expression are entirely his own. As we reach the chilling outro, Arique Jackson's filtered vocals create this empowering depth to the song while ending it on a reflective and powerful note. Take a trip back to "99" with Arique Jackson's latest hit, and find his entire 12-track album, 'The Magnifying Glass,' on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Arique Jackson. What an exciting and powerful experience you've delivered with your recent hit, "99." What inspired you to create this determined and expressive single? Well for a little bit of background, I am from Indianapolis and I just recently moved to Dallas at the tail end of 2019 so I came out here with a dollar and a dream basically, no pun intended. 99 is about me on my own trying to make something shake between hustling and the classic sex and rock N roll versus The Most High wanting to take me beyond that. On my own, I was without my real identity and had no convictions and even when I was riding crooked The Most High was still with me rescuing me from CRAZY CRAZY stuff. So it's really about thinking about where God brought me from. From being on my own, like Matthew 18:12 says, to being back home. What did you want to get across to your audience with your in-depth bars in "99?" What I'm trying to get across is that your circumstance does not determine your value or where you are at in your road to your version of success. One of the bars in the song is “I’d cut green like a lawnmower” which is a triple entendre because back some years I and some of my guys were plotting on getting more money so we started growing and I was mowing lawns and we were all splitting profits. And my next line is “He was sticking with me but the Lord knows” and I'm referring to The Most High in that bar and that is saying we all are on different walks and even when we are in the middle of a course correction phase we don’t have to explain ourselves to anyone. Why? Because the Lord knows. Mose literally killed a guy and The Most High still used him so if you have faith in Him then he is going to remember all those late nights you worked hard to keep the lights on. Did you team up with producer Skinny Mac for the sonics in "99?" What sort of sonic vibe did you want the song to capture, and why? So Skinny took the first verse and the outro on the track, the Producer we linked up with was DillyGotItBumpin. We definitely wanted a hype club sound because this is a hype topic. I remember the first time I got paid to engineer for someone. I was stupid excited because I had just reached a new level and anyone who came out of a “live fast, die young” mentality or anyone who just leveled up should be celebrating and I feel like we delivered that. Would we be able to find more powerful and tenacious tracks like "99" on your recent album 'The Magnifying Glass'? What themes or concepts do you present in this project? There are definitely some super vibes on The Mag. The concepts in this album all mainly revolve around the spiritual. The big themes I speak on are not feeling worthy and Dealing with Mental health issues and of course leaning on The Most High in those moments. If the listener doesn’t get anything else out of this album I want them to stop criticizing themselves, stop comparing themselves to others and Find God in every flow that I spit. Instagram

Stomping his way through our speakers via Star Prairie, Wisconsin, the one-man band The Star Prairie Project teams up with songwriter/producer Rudiger for their latest 10-track record, 'Rudiger's Revenge.' The Star Prairie Project consists of the versatile stylings of singer-songwriter Nolen R. Chew Jr. on a mission to create original radio-ready songs. Always collaborating with various musicians to bring his songs to life, The Star Prairie Project often works with acts from LA to London that further accentuate and strengthen his songwriting. Recently pairing up with singer-songwriter and producer Rudiger for their 10-track album, 'Rudiger's Revenge,' The Star Prairie Project introduces us to this dynamic album through its lead single, "Boom Town Sounds." The track itself is more than enthralling; it offers a dense and soulful listening experience that's quite literally music to our ears. Diving into the ninth track on the album, "Boom Town Sounds," the track truly encapsulates the soul and passion that the entire record has to offer. The song opens with a heavy rhythm guitar, mid-tempo drum breaks, and Rudiger's deep and raspy vocals. We can't help but feel transported into America's dusty backroads with this country-esque hit, as it has us stomping our feet to each infectious beat. We also adore the plucky banjo and sweet electric guitar melodies that amplify The Star Prairie Project and Rudiger's vocal duet on the hook, making for a refreshing and feel-good experience. As the two artists lead us towards the outro, we're left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated to get our speakers rolling with those classic boomtown sounds. Don't miss out on The Star Prairie Project's latest album, 'Rudiger's Revenge,' and stomp your feet to the record's lead single, "Boom Town Sounds." Find the album on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Star Prairie Project. What an exciting and soulful listening experience you've provided with your latest hit, "Boom Town Sounds." What inspired the creation of this powerful hit? I was playing around with that opening riff and sometimes that's all I need to start shaping the song. It struck me as lively and upbeat in spirit. So I just went with it. Rudiger loved the song straight away and did such a great job singing and producing the song. We were both thinking "bango" from the very beginning. The lyrics came quickly once I decided I wanted to bring out that, "on top of the world feeling" especially since we were working on the song during the lockdown phase of the pandemic. That feeling had been pretty scarce lately so I was trying to bring out the ecstatic vibes. How does "Boom Town Sounds" fit into the concept or theme of your album 'Rudiger's Revenge?' Do you feel that this single is a solid representation of what's portrayed in the entire album? Well, I think the theme developed on its own subconsciously. It fits so well because it captures a state of mind. During the recording of our first album, 'Panacea' during the first months (lock-down) of the Covid pandemic, Rudiger and I were churning out these indie-folk and Americana songs. It wasn't an intentional theme we were trying to develop. It's just where we were at that particular phase of our songwriting and where we were in our heads at that point in time. We'd finish one and another one would pop out. I originally intended to release these songs as the second Star Prairie Project album but by that time we were already well on the way into what was to be the 'Surreal' album with Marcello Vieira and Ricardo Dikk. It was only later that I realized how congruent all the songs were. There's no deep meaning behind why we called the album, 'Rudiger's Revenge'. I came up with it because it sounded cool and we stuck with it. What was it like creating a full-length album alongside singer-songwriter/producer Rudiger for 'Rudiger's Revenge?' Actually, the entire album was produced remotely. We were never in a studio together at any point in the process. It's the marvel of technology that makes it possible. It was the perfect way to make music during the lockdown since nobody could gather anywhere anyway. I wrote the songs in my cabin in Wisconsin and made several track demo tapes on my Spire Studio and send the WAV file to Rudiger who would do the vocals, instrumentation, and production in LA. We were really on a roll and were creating radio-ready songs from scratch in about a week. Pretty amazing and a hell of a lot of fun! When I first started working with Rudiger he was doing vocal tracks for me and we would finish the songs at a friend's local studio. Once the pandemic hit Rudiger started doing full production in his studio and since the process just involved the two of us we had a streamlined process that allowed us the write and record the entire album between February and April of 2020. What was your collaborative experience like? It is always a thrill to work with Rudiger. What is amazing is how few times we get stuck or have to re-write or re-record. We seem to be on the same wavelength when it comes to composing and producing music. The man has an incredible work ethic and is tireless in his pursuit of perfection. The longer we work together the deeper and more complex the music becomes. But at the same time, we can whip out a simple Americana ditty in a heartbeat. I really enjoy co-writing with Rudiger. He is awesome at filling in a gap or redirecting something I've started but want to expand or improve upon. How does the album 'Rudiger's Revenge' help listeners get an idea of where you plan to take your music in the future? Do you plan to continue this soulful country-inspired sound with your future releases? I think 'Rudiger's Revenge' may just be a little detour down into Laurel Valley. But we will undoubtedly return there from time to time. Maybe it's a little bit like The Eagle's 'Desperado' or Elton John's 'Tumbleweed Connection.' One can always hope anyway ha! They were two albums that hugely influenced me. The next album will be totally different. Marcello Vieira and Ricardo Dikk return along with the rock anthems and a few surprises. We've added two female artists to the team, Sandrine Orsini and Ivy Marie, and with them, we've added a little gospel rock and Indie Pop. We're really excited about it! The album is complete although the final title hasn't been decided yet. What's next for you? The Star Prairie Project just teamed up with 'Minds Behind The Music' (MBTM) where some of the world's biggest stars come together. From rock to pop they're all united for one cause - to save the planet. What’s it all about? All these stars and more are coming together in various ways to spread a message - to save the planet! To inspire through music. To get people thinking and doing. A call to action! MBTM will also be releasing a charity compilation album featuring both music stars and indies. This album has been worked on for months by all those involved and trust me, it is amazing! The Star Project has contributed their song, 'Why Can't We Get Along' to the album. What's more coming in 2022, the new Minds Behind the Music Record label. We recently learned The Star Prairie Project will be one of a few Indie acts chosen to launch the new label. We are extremely excited about this opportunity and already have a brand new 14 song album in the can, ready for the launch. So stand by for more new music from The Star Prairie Project right behind our current album 'Rudiger's Revenge.' Instagram Facebook

The recent collaboration between digital band Safety Word and electronic mixer Zak Vortex went underway and the product ended up being a smooth collection of stunning sonic tones. Safety Word consists of members John Rousvanis, and Simon Quinn. Each member contributes their own characteristic sound and attributes it to the effortless groove that results from their songs. The collaboration between these artists resulted in the song "Perfect Diamonds." The lyricism in this particular song shone bright, as the band was inspired by the current contemporary times. The lyrical landscape was ventured beyond widths and a more straightforward message is given to listening ears. "Perfect Diamonds" proved to be a song that allowed Safety Word to step out of their comfort zone, and did they ever step out with grace! We're left compelled by their sudden switch in style, and we can't wait to see what this digitally-inspired band will conjure up next. To read more about Safety Word and their single, "Perfect Diamonds," catch their full BuzzMusic interview article here. Artist Website

Since the age of 5, performing in front of an audience has always been a natural instinct for the Bruneian native, Aisyah. She and her four siblings would often set up talent shows in their small bedroom and hand out torn pieces of paper to their parents as tickets to watch them perform. Fast forward to today, we can hear her providing listeners with an array of dreamy instrumentals, soulful melodies, and smooth beats, she combines lyrics that articulate emotional confrontations as an expression through each original creation. With much to look forward to with this independent Bruneian artist, there is no doubt that Aisyah is making waves in the global music scene. “The Way You Make Me Feel,” is the latest heartfelt bop to come from Aisyah’s music catalog. Wrapping us up in the thought-provoking tenors that her storytelling depicts through a presentation of wistful lyrics, the reminiscing factor of this record kicks us into high gear as we transport ourselves to the carefully curated ambiance. Aisyah’s vocals gently ease us into the burning passion that she carries in her soul. Through mystical instrumentation that resides in a slow to the mid-tempo swing of inimitable grooves, the prolific spectrum of Aisyah is molded by her heart's true findings. Plunging into the intimate emotions that come over her when reiterating her feelings towards the apple of her eye, we grip onto the monumental release of evocative sentiments lusciously pouring from this sonic canvas. With sultry croons that caress our very being, there’s a comforting nature that Aisyah encompasses as she performs from a place of longing and desire. “The Way You Make Me Feel,” turns up the heat and has our mind lingering on the vulnerable offering that is everything found on this polished record. Losing ourselves amongst a sea of melodically cast-out thoughts, Aisyah makes it so we can’t shake her off our minds. Welcome to BuzzMusic Aisyah, and congratulations on the release of your most recent single, “The Way You Make Me Feel.” With such an intimate conveyance of emotion, we feel fully looped into the song and its intended meaning. Was there a particular moment or story that allowed you to propel this vision? There wasn't really a specific story or event that inspired "The Way You Make Me Feel", but rather emotions and feelings I have experienced through life, which is usually the case when I write my songs. I wanted to convey a strong sense of desire and dominance in the track paired with classy confidence. How does this song compare to previously released pieces of work found in your music catalog? What do the themes and approaches you took to the sound say about you? I'd say my production style has greatly matured in this track compared to my previous ones. It still has a chill R&B aspect about it but sonically sounds a little darker in contrast to my songs like "Slow Down" and my "Head in the Clouds" EP. The transition to the breakdown is a style that hasn't been heard in my previous works too, and it's actually one of my favorite moments in the song. I wanted to create a huge, echoey soundscape to feel like the track was unraveling its elements before ending in a vacuum. Could you please share a glimpse into the creative process that brought this song to life? Was there anyone that assisted you in making this song as grand as it comes across? I actually started working on this song in 2020 but kept it on the back burner for about a year before revisiting again, and it's absolutely crazy how different the initial version sounds to the current one! When I first wrote and produced it, it sounded too Pop for my liking and I felt like it wasn't really showcasing my true sound. I don't like forcing my creativity because it doesn't feel genuine to me, so I decided to put it on hold for a while before coming back to it with a fresh perspective. At the beginning of 2021, I revisited the track and started switching up the beat and parts of the lyrics until I created a skeleton that I really vibed with, then started adding more layers to it. I invited one of my talented friends, Elisha Tiga, to play the bass guitar for this song and I had my long-time collaborator, SPHMRE, mix and master the track (he's also worked on my previous projects like "Shoulda Said" and my debut EP "Head in the Clouds''). What musical and non-musical influences would you say shape your sound? How do you manage to tie those into your creations all while remaining true to you? My current musical influences are Snoh Aalegra, ChloexHalle, Victoria Monét, and Sabrina Claudio. I love the sultry, smooth sounds of Snoh and Sabrina's music, as well as the unique production style of ChloexHalle and Victoria's music. All of this definitely influenced "The Way You Make Me Feel" when I was thinking of a mood board for it. But the way I ensure I stay true to my sound and myself as an Artist is to use elements that are signature to my production style. For example, I love sampling voices and incorporating them into my beats to add personality, which is apparent when you first hear the introduction to "The Way You Make Me Feel". I also use a lot of organic-sounding synths for an ethereal touch, which I think is why I've heard people say there is a chill type of vibe to my songs. In terms of non-musical influences, I take inspiration from my surroundings, especially from nature. For example, I absolutely love the sound of waves pushing and pulling against the shore –– it's so relaxing, and oftentimes I use the same type of motion in my synths to convey that relaxing feeling. What's next for you? I definitely want to release a full-length album in the near future and hope to play live shows outside of Brunei when it's safe to do so. Other than that, I'm going to keep expanding my reach outside of Brunei while I am based here to pursue more opportunities to grow in my career. Instagram Facebook

Hailing from South Wales, Matt Kiano has been singing since his early years. Taking influence from his father’s musical background, along with Green Day, Tom Delonge from Blink-182, and Alkaline Trio, Matt Kiano joined his first band as a rhythm guitarist at the age of 16. Branching out to venture the road of a solo career, his debut single “Life is Fair,” is the result of that decision. Allowing listeners to kick off the record in the ease of laidback melodies, “Life is Fair” holds an intoxicating embrace on us as we get lost in the sea of captivation. Playing upon the repetition factor as the groove-infused nature of the bassline welcomes itself into your life, there’s a tight-knit feeling that comes from the minimal percussion patterns that sparsely hit with impact. This is when we get swept off our feet and feel as if we’ve entered a dimension that screams nostalgia. Transitioning into the all-out, electric feel of an amplified chorus, we get to up the ante as we hear glimmers of Matt Kiano’s musical influences speak into his own sonic twist of flooding creativity. Grasping onto the numerous progressions that can be heard with the chugging lead guitar as it tackles the angst in the air, we can’t take our ears off of the velvety vocal performance overflowing from Matt Kiano’s incomparable croons. He effortlessly depicts lyrical goodness that is filled to the brim with irony and observations from his own life that projects words like, ‘why do I feel better than you whilst dancing in the rain?’ in a relatable manner. Comforting us with our own takeaways from “Life is Fair,” we know that although it may, or may not be, Matt Kiano has us covered. Listen to "Life is Fair," here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Matt Kiano, and congratulations on the release of “Life is Fair.” We absolutely love the theme that you played upon when bringing life to this song! With words cast out that are so applicable to the times we’re in, what inspired the theme of this song? Thank you for the kind words. I guess what inspired this song was getting back at a bully. We’ve all met somebody we really don’t like along the way who thinks they’re God’s gift. So when we get to the chorus it’s almost like, you look up to see what that person is doing now and it’s like, “man, I’m glad I’m not them”. I’ve dedicated the song to someone whose name escapes me who pushed me off my bike when I was 8 years old. He’s now in prison. If you ask me, Ryan is getting what he deserves Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative and recording process entailed? For "Life is Fair" it was the first time for me to write a song primarily using a bass. Usually, I just pick up a guitar and have everything revolve around that. Once I had that initial bass line in my head, I just went online to get up a basic drum program and did a little drum beat to play along to. Then I essentially built the song around that with the guitar coming last. I recorded a super rough demo in my room, then sent it to my amazing drummer for hire, Ty Walker to play drums for it and let him have some creative freedom over what he wanted his drums to sound. Then I took the rough demo and Ty’s drum track to my guys down in Unit 13. Two guys down there, Aled and Sam produced and recorded the song and we used the rough demo as a reference From your experience of working in a team setting with a band, how do you compare your experience as a solo artist? Do you find your creative process differing at all? For sure it was different. For one it was quicker. Usually, I have something written down have the guitar parts done, then show the guys at band practice and see what they can come up with. But you know sometimes we wouldn’t have band practice for a few weeks or we’d be preoccupied with other stuff. Going solo made the process much quicker because it was just all on me. I could get the entire song done in one day if I drank enough coffee. All in all, it took me about a week to get the rough demo finished. And another bonus, the only person I’m arguing against is myself over a song rather than 2-3 other people What is your mission statement as an artist? How do you hope that your fans can grasp that from your brand? My mission statement? I guess I want people to take more risks in life. People play it too safe and get stuck in their comfort zone. Go do what you want to do regardless if you’re scared or not. And never take someone’s opinion of you to heart. Be happy in yourself. I hope people can get that idea from me with how I post on social media and the content of my songs. I’m aware it might not be considered to be “normal” posts but it’s fun. Life should be fun. Life is fun… maybe that’s what I should’ve called the song…. Instagram Facebook