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Mallory brings us her new pop-infused, hip-hop single "305," with inspiration from early 2000’s R&B and gospel. Mallory adds glamorous twists throughout her contemporary lyrics and innovative sound. "305" takes a deep dive into the consequences of lack of transparency within relationships, as she describes the night she wrote ‘305’, having returned home from a trip to Miami and battling issues in her personal life, Mallory creates an air of familiarity for listeners who have struggled through disconnects with their partner. Although music provides an escape, Mallory speaks to the nervousness she felt opening her music up to interpretation as well as privacy. Despite all of this, Mallory emphasizing the importance of the truths within her music and how the writing process allows her to carry on. As for the future, the genre of or sound may change but Mallory says the music “will always be relatable and honest." Instagram Facebook

The youthful Singer-Songwriter and R&B/Pop artist ashhh. teams up with Dion & DeiontheFuture for their latest smooth-sailing and emotional single, "Fade Away." Struggling with a difficult home life during her primary education brought ashhh. incredibly close to music, which jumpstarted her ongoing career. Influenced by acts such as Whitney Houston, Big Mama Thornton, Billie Holiday, Michael Jackson, and many more, ashhh. was able to create her 'all-purpose music,' which delivers a sense of introspection and connectedness. Pairing up with Dion & DeiontheFuture for their gentle and heartfelt single, "Fade Away," listeners are able to lose themselves within the sonic daydream that this single has to offer. While ashhh., and Dion & DeiontheFuture drench us in emotion from top to bottom, they truly leave us with a needed breath of fresh air through their highly relatable lyricism. Listening to "Fade Away," the song begins with a glimmering array of synths that soak our speakers in a transcendent and celestial appeal. As ashhh. and Dion & DeiontheFuture make their harmonious vocal appearance, they instantly captivate our ears through their tender delivery and overall passion. As ashhh. takes on the first verse, she begins to enlighten listeners on a troubled relationship that's slowly fading away. As Dion & DeiontheFuture swoon us on the second verse, he offers a soothing and chilling vocal tone that perfectly compliments ashhh. and her similar tender stylings. While offering a plethora of harmonies, ashhh. and Dion & DeiontheFuture lead us towards the song's end, with nothing but heart and soul. We adore the harmonious and emotional listening experience you've offered within your recent single, "Fade Away." What inspired you to write a piece about a relationship that's "fading away"? Personal experience is always the best inspiration. Personal experience and the emotions/emotional journey that follows. But this song wasn't written how I typically start my creative process. Dion and I went to Dae's home studio and sat and talked about what was going on in his life. Dae asked us, "what do you want to talk about today?" Dion responded and said, "forward movement." His response was connected to what he shared with me: challenges in a relationship. I resonated with him and we started writing and​ freestyling as Dae was creating the beat from scratch. It was very magical and natural creating with them both. What gravitated you to the stylings of Dion & DeiontheFuture to collaborate with on "Fade Away?" Is this your first time working together? This is not our first music venture together. Haha. We met through Dae One, wrote, and did some background singing together for another​ artist's project. We clicked and kept in touch. I was scrolling on his Instagram and he posted some clips of him singing and his music. I messaged him and asked him to collab, and he agreed. It was only right that we link up with the person that facilitated the introduction to keep the vibes right. Did you face any challenges when opening your heart and being so vulnerable with your lyricism for "Fade Away?" Was it difficult to write such emotional words? It wasn't challenging at all. Being in the house for the last 16 months has made me sit with myself more. It has forced me to be way more honest about myself. In efforts to continue that practice, it has to show up in the music as well. What is all this knowledge for if it's not being used and expressed? Seeing that you've been creating music for quite some time now, how has your sound and style evolved over time? Have you noticed any change within your music over the years? I have noticed a major change. The change has come from learning and building confidence as I go. I have been exploring different kinds of beats and my different tones with my voice. Allowing myself to not be in the box, and sing how I am expected to sing. Since I have been allowing myself to flow, I have been able to grow. That's a bar by the way. What's next for you? I am calling in opportunities and relationships that will allow me to quit my day job and be able to focus on creating for myself, with purpose, and with others full-time. More experience. More music. More honesty. Instagram

Aisha Noel is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and musician born in the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago. Emerging as one of the hottest new voices on the local music scene, she describes her music as Pop Soca; a fusion of Soca, Pop, and the Caribbean sounds. She states, ‘I want to uplift with messages of love, celebration, and positivity,’ as the emerging artist welcomes innovation and brings a contemporary sound to traditional Soca music with a unique vocal styling that appeals to her fan base worldwide. The brilliantly structured likes of her latest single, “Sign Your Name,” takes us into a rhythmic dreamscape that immediately has you peeking into a kaleidoscope lens of lucid hues crafted by Aisha Noel. Her sultry timbres are doused in a hefty coating of passion, as the words she performs are gifted to us in a prevailing manner. There’s a method to her madness with the way she utilizes a crucially balanced concoction of time and space that allows her lyrical motifs to land with an impactful cadence. “Sign Your Name,” tours us through a storyline that reflects Aisha Noel’s needs when it comes to the apple of her eye stepping up to the plate and making it known that he wants her, as much as she wants them. With a vast array of listeners out there being able to relate to the melodically sculpted narrative interlaced in the euphonious bliss heard, Aisha Noel takes her desires to a newfound dimension, all while inviting her audience to join her. Through a record so cunning, and captivating, we can’t help but submit ourselves to the entrancing ambiance that unfolds right before our eyes; and ears. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Aisha Noel! Congratulations on the release of “Sign Your Name.” We love the entire energy that you portray through this song. It gives us life! Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative process looked like when creating this single? Thank you! I really appreciate the love this track has been getting. For the songwriting process, a couple of beats were sent to me by Jhay C, U.S Billboard, and ARIA Chart producer. When I heard this particular beat I felt like I could express myself the most. I sat on my yoga mat and meditated on the song a little. It didn’t take long until I was singing ‘sign your name’ and from there the chorus basically wrote itself. I continued to develop the song, bringing in my personal experiences with love. I think people should be bold and brave in love and in life, really going for what they want. So, ‘Sign Your Name’ took on that same attitude. With the help of international songwriter Darryl Gervais, who co-wrote with me on this track, we were able to collaborate ideas and create the bomb song you hear now. The entire writing process was super fast and smooth and within days we were in the studio laying vocals. In your own words, what does “Sign Your Name,” mean to you as the creator? What are you hoping your audience takes away from the themes exposed? For me, ‘Sign Your Name’ means to profess your love and make it official. When I think of the action of signing something, it’s the most official act of claiming what’s yours. I think there are so many situations where people are afraid to express how they feel about someone. Maybe because it’s easier to shy away from it all than to get rejected. But I think it’s better, to be honest with the person and also with yourself. Especially when it comes to matters of the heart. It shows that you’re brave, that what you want matters to you and you’re actively creating the world you desire. Those are some of the qualities I’d like in a partner. It’s sexier too. So if you remember anything remember Aisha said, ‘if you want it, go for it!’ When you came to find this unique blend of genres that you call your own, did you find your influences of Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Machel Montano drastically speak into your own creations? I live in Trinidad and Tobago, the land of Soca and Steelpan so I grew up loving Soca music and hearing a lot of Machel Montano. My dad who was a guitarist also exposed me from a young age to his music collections that included a lot of other genres as well like Pop and RnB. So in my creations, I tend to fuse the two to get the best out of both worlds. All of my influences are inspirational artists, all different from one another and each bringing their own flavor and that’s essentially what I do. I bring my own unique flavor. How does “Sign Your Name,” compare to other music heard in your music catalog? In comparison to my other tracks ‘Sign Your Name’ has a lot more of an international feel. I think this one really shows off my versatility as an artist. Every song I’ve written tells a story and Sign Your Name is no different. My fans enjoy the fact that I take them on a journey with my music. With ‘Sign Your Name’ it sounds like it could be on a movie soundtrack! Definitely a summer anthem. Instagram Website

The professional musician and singer-songwriter Archie Shuttler releases his most mature and conceptual project to date with a 14-track album entitled 'When the Heavy Breaks.' Having written and released music over the past fifteen years under different stage names led Archie Shuttler down various creative paths to showcase his artistic versatility. Toning down the comedy and emphasizing more adult subject matter with his recent album, 'When the Heavy Breaks,' we're more than excited to introduce this album to our readers as it's not one to forget. The album opens with the smooth and groovy intro track, "Here Comes the Moon," which instantly showcases Archie Shuttler's mesmerizing and low-toned vocal stylings and his rhythmic basslines and soothing acoustic guitar. Moving into the second track, "Literal," we can't help but get a laugh from humorous lyrics like "Your stimulation is not clitoral, and now 'sapiosexual' is a trendy thing to be on Tinder." Jumping into the next track, "Shit on Your Shoe," Archie Shuttler delves into a more monstrous and raspy vocal tone while explaining how he wants to be ignored until he starts to stew up like the treat under his shoe. Moving into "Counting my Coins in the Graveyard," Archie Shuttler continues with the same low-toned and raspy vocal, singing of making just enough to head home while being haunted by a ghostly man. Reaching "Bonnie Prince Silly," Archie Shuttler gets more personal and emotional through his lyrics that reference the darker trenches plowed by Will Oldham and his frilly dresses/painted fingernails. Heading into "Just Another White Guy," the song touches on the recent suicide of the Silver Jews' David Berman. "EVerything Has Changed" allows the listener to bask in Archie Shuttler's lyricism that touches on how his town isn't filled with the same friendly people while questioning if it will ever go back to the way things were. Moving into "How I Made my Millions," this song is incredibly gentle and haunting in instrumentation, while Archie Shuttler offers a beautiful rendition of Thom Yorke's original song. His next song, "I Am Many Things," Archie Shuttler touches on the many feelings he embodies while serenading us over his dynamic and melodic instrumentation. Landing on "How I Made My Pennies," this song is a tender instrumental that sonically references how Archie Shuttler makes a living as a busker. We must note the lyrical dexterity and poetic abilities that Archie Shuttler has placed into this record, especially on the next track, "Ship of Promises, Sea of Lies," which expands on the bounty of guilt that Archie Shuttler holds due to a broken and troubled relationship. Reaching the next tune, "When I Break," Archie Shuttler sings an ode to the mentorship he found in Bill Callahan while summoning the strength to be as courageous as him. Diving into "The Hairs on my Chinny Chin Chin," Archie Shuttler offers a conceptual message of spending years in the smog only to grow older and finally live with a sense of optimism. Closing the album with "Found Black Dog," Archie Shuttler offers a sequel to his previous album closer, "Lost: Black Dog," which acts as a symbol of depression. As Archie Shuttler closes the song and album, he touches on his hopes for many performances and journeys to greet him on life's evolving journey. We're thoroughly impressed with the many references and metaphors that Archie Shuttler has placed into his 14-track album, 'When the Heavy Breaks." Find the album on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Archie Shuttler, and congratulations on your recent conceptual album, 'When the Heavy Breaks.' What inspired the creation of this thorough and dynamic album? Thanks! I didn’t particularly set out to make a conceptual album but if people see it that way that’s cool. I had a bit of a purple patch with songs kind of pouring out of me and when I stepped back and looked at them I saw a bit of a narrative running through them and started to put the album together a bit like a film – starting out a bit mysterious, gradually building up to some pretty intense, cathartic songs and then eventually “breaking” and becoming more serene. The last two tracks on the album are also the two I wrote most recently and might point towards the kind of stuff I might write on my next one. There’s also a lot of references to the music I've been listening to over the time I wrote the album – anyone who knows Bill Callahan, Smog, Bonnie Prince Billy, and David Berman from Silver Jews might pick up on those nods. The “Bill” and “Billy” who get mentioned in several songs started out being me having a conversation in song with Bonnie Prince Billy and Bill Callahan and then kind of grew into his own character. Is there a track within 'When the Heavy Breaks' that's the most personal to you? Which song speaks to you the most and why? Ooh, well I guess I am Many Things and Ship of Promises are the most obviously personal – they came out of the break-up of my marriage about 5 years ago and are fairly obvious about that. I wrote them a few years ago under the name Floppy Haired Art Fuck on an album called Fragile Little Creature. That was an intensely personal album – very abrasive with lots of distorted guitars but I thought those two songs could also work with violins and cellos, etc so I brought them back and reworked them for this album. Because they’re older songs I guess the feelings in them aren’t as raw for me in my life as they were when I wrote them so the ones that speak to me the most currently are the last two – as I said before they’re the most recent and also the most optimistic – they're about growing up, finding happiness and contentment in a new relationship and getting older and actually seeing that as a good thing. Sorry I was supposed to just pick one, haha. Do you usually create a warm nod to country music with your instrumentals, similar to the instrumental arrangements within 'When the Heavy Breaks?' Did you grow up familiarizing yourself with country music? I wouldn’t say usually no – my first solo album was more like icy synth music done on a cheap Casio, the next one was all over the place stylistically and quite brash in places and it’s only really with this new one that I’ve gone for this warmer sound with instruments you often find in country music like fiddle and banjo. You wouldn’t normally hear cello or piano in country music but it adds a depth and richness that I love and cellos and pianos feature quite a lot in the alt-country that Bonnie Prince Billy puts out so I guess it’s not completely unheard of in the genre. As the previous two albums were quite keyboard-based I wanted to do this one very differently and make it more earthy and organic. As for whether I grew up listening to country music – no not really – that’s also more recently. I also only really listen to the kind of country music that a lot of country fans probably don’t like – Bonnie Prince Billy, Bill Callahan, and David Berman all write country-esque songs but they twist the genre and make it a lot darker, complex, and more intelligent in my opinion. And I’ve only really got into those three guys in the last 5 years or so. What sort of thoughts or realizations did you want to strike within the listener through your recent album, 'When the Heavy Breaks?’ Hmm, maybe that whimsy, humor, silliness, heaviness, and happiness can co-exist and that part of maturing is being able to hold all those in balance and integrate them into your sense of self. I wanted to take the listener on a bit of a journey - in the middle, there’s a lot of me confronting some of my demons and I hope that that might encourage people who empathize to do the same because everyone’s got issues they need to work through to a greater or lesser extent. And I guess the pay-off is that in working through heavy stuff you can arrive at a place of calm and peace. I’d say that’s probably something universal in the human experience and I hope people can relate to the narrative structure – it's almost archetypal – the hero’s journey kind of thing. Does a running theme or concept present itself through all of your albums? Is 'When the Heavy Breaks' a follow-up story to your recent records? Not really no – the previous album was kind of remarkable in that the theme was that there was no coherent theme! With this one, I didn’t set out to have a running theme but as I wrote it I started weaving connections between songs. Sonically and lyrically it does work together as a whole more than my previous two solo albums. And regarding whether this is a follow-up to the previous records, the previous one - ‘Evens and Beginnings’ - ended with the song Lost Black Dog and this one ends with a kind of partner song – Found Black Dog. The black dog motif does make an appearance in some other songs too, like the Bill/Billy character popping up throughout the album. I suppose it’s a follow-up in the sense that the previous albums were a bit more innocent, childlike, and brash and this one is more mature, and the voice sounds more experienced. I think that’s heading in the right direction! Instagram Facebook

Teen R&B/Pop artist Sofia Evangelina hails from Canada and is known for her charming vocal presence. Music has been ingrained in the life of Sofia Enganeglia since the age of three. From performing at talent shows to releasing her debut album at the young age of 14, Sofia was able to build and craft her vocal style with time and poise. Now, Sofia Evangelina releases her energetic and vocally dynamic single, "Endure," and the song will, without a doubt, spark genuine engagement. We knew Sofia Evangelina was a powerhouse, but "Endure" only further solidifies that. Her vocals within the song are delivered in an empowered way. Her tone is full of fervorous passion and determination, which expels a quality sense of confidence. There's a very beautiful vocal play in "Endure," and Sofia Evangelina wasn't afraid to show her vocal range off--this one is really one for the books. "Endure" had the charm it did because of Sofia Evangelina's smooth flow and her musical confidence. She goes full tilt in "Endure", not leaving any of her qualities to go unnoticed. Her phrasing in the track allowed for those determined expressions to shine, and we're left in awe with the energy she emulates as an artist. That's always the best kind of artists to find--those that create this compelling and addicting atmosphere. Their music is wanted, if not needed, and Sofia Evangelina sparks that same kind of energy. We're waiting to see what she'll release next and how she will grow artistically following "Endure." Welcome to BuzzMuisc Sofia Evangelina. Your voice was incredibly fitting for the tone of "Endure". As a vocal powerhouse, did you know your vocal play would be able to elevate the song in the way they did? Thank you very much, I appreciate it! There was a lot of heart and soul poured into this song in every way, songwriting-wise, production, and of course, vocally. Early in my career, I committed to becoming a storyteller who, vocally, paints a picture with her voice, utilizing everything in my toolbox, my vocal range, tonality, and power, (or the lack of it), etc … as if they were colors. The vocal performance of ‘Endure’ came out with a lot of edges to the degree that in the booth, I went with my raw emotions and at one point blasted the EQ levels way beyond an acceptable amount (you can hear it near the end of the record). Even though that file was technically “corrupted” as our engineer put it, we actually ended up keeping that take, because no other take matched the same level of vulnerability. We took a little risk and it paid off because listeners often mention that they have chills or tears near this part of the song. I must give credit to the other wonderful people who contributed to the vocal artistry of the song, first of all to my dear friend and vocal coach, Paula Griffith who helped me craft the silhouette in the song, to my friend Naranie who contributed her chillingly beautiful BG vocals and my mom who had amazing ideas for the rendition of the song. What type of engagement were you seeking from your listeners following the release of "Endure?" Life can be filled with beauty and light, but sometimes life can be penetrated by darkness and hardship. We all face our own trials and tribulations and sometimes we feel alone in this fight, not knowing where we can find the strength to persevere. But we are not alone in this journey. I wanted to reach out to my listeners with this record's message, I wanted to let them know, that no matter what they go through, and how terrifying or impossible their circumstances are, they are “made for so much more”, that they have to fight for themselves and chose not to give in, find the light and with it make it to “the other side”. I hope this record will become a soundtrack to our journey through any hardship to triumph. You've been impassioned with music ever since you could create it. Do you believe your longstanding history with music and articulating yourself as an artist has given you a certain edge as a singer/songwriter? I guess I have been around for a hot second, and that has me feeling more “seasoned” than ever haha, but at the same time I feel almost fresh out of the womb, with so much yet to create and discover, and that excites me more than anything. I feel like this thirst for life and creation is my magic sword. Its “edge” is sharpened by a strong sense of self I’m longing for, and a clear mission. I hope that will become evident in the forthcoming music I am about to put out into the world, I hope my audience will find that my music maintains consistency in the way I see the world. While I yarn to constantly grow and evolve as an artist, it is important to maintain what makes me, “me” and always stay true to my roots. Where are you headed from here Sofia Evangelina? Mars. I’ve got an extra seat in the rocket! Wanna come? Haha, following ‘Endure’ we’ll be dropping 5 epic, next-level singles, that I can hardly wait to release, I’m seriously excited because they are also gonna be supported by some vivid visuals and content (a little birdie told me that they may even have overlapping story continuations…) are you ready to rumble! Also, working to put a tour schedule in place and waiting on some tour involvement confirmations. What would you like new listeners to know about the music that you create? I guess you could say I’m an old soul with an urban spirit and a futuristic mind. I’m inspired by the globe and all of its culture and wonders, my music is fuelled by stories and dedicated to painting a picture for my audience. My stories are written to empower, inspire and relate, having put the human, vulnerable, and sometimes, inexplicable feelings into songs. Instagram Facebook

The Fayetteville-based rapper, songwriter, and versatile hip-hop artist King Willy reaches a "Balanced Headspace" with his new reflective single. From Atlanta to New Windsor, and finally Fayetteville, King Willy was born into a creative family that constantly encouraged him to delve into the wonders that music creation has to offer. Influenced by funk, rock, and hip-hop, King Willy always attempts to fuse his sound with these elements to make for a memorable listening experience. Finally reaching a "Balanced Headspace" with his new single, King Willy thoroughly expands on the hard work he's put in to reach where he is now. While offering a warm and introspective feel to the song through his relaxed vocal delivery, King Willy offers a memorable performance while allowing listeners to introduce themselves to his many creative ways. Diving into "Balanced Headspace," we're met with King Willy's bright vocals and quick bars soaked in a perfect amount of autotune to emphasize his contemporary approach. As King Willy expands on various topics from his upbringing, raising his children, his loving wife, and having the whole world on his back, he skillfully switches from topic to topic with incredible ease and poise. While grooving over a downtempo trap drum arrangement and a plucky electric guitar melody, King Willy makes his way through the track with nothing but an innate sense of strength and endurance. As the song comes to an end, we're left nodding our heads in a state of reflection with help from King Willy's entire performance. Find King Willy's latest introspective and fresh-feeling single, "Balanced Headspace," on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, King Willy, we truly admire the reflective and personal approach you've taken with your latest single, "Balanced Headspace." What inspired the creation of this profoundly thoughtful single? I was sitting down thinking one morning after getting off the phone with my mother and father, hence why their presence is so felt on the song. When I finished the call, I felt truly blessed but perhaps a little lost. I never wanted to let my parents down. My dad left when I was very young. It left my brother, mother, and I to rely on each other. My mom taught me the beauty in music playing it constantly, old 90's R&B, hip-hop. But I always felt like the black sheep of the family. I always was the one in trouble, I was always the one making people laugh, always being the center of attention. It took a lot of life for me to get to the place I'm in now. From struggles with mental health to relationship drama. I went to college when I was 16 that leaves a lot of expectations. I never felt like I lived up. Until recently, recently I've been in a place recently where I actually feel happy and successful. So I sat down that morning after the call, where for the first time in a long time I spoke to my mother and father at the same time. I sat, and I reflected on everything I had been through, everything left I have to accomplish. Did you create the production yourself for "Balanced Headspace?" Why did you choose to fuel the sonics with this melodic electric guitar? Originally the song was going to be called "Sober" drawing inspiration from Childish Gambino's "Sober" an ethereal self-reflective track, then drew inspiration from the electric guitar in "Sober" as well. Inadvertently I wrote those lyrics to no music when I wrote the music I didn't really have Sober in mind anymore but it still comes through in the final production I believe, is what I call a happy accident. Do singles like "Balanced Headspace" help listeners get to know you on a more personal level? Do you always aim to tell personal stories through your songs? As I wrote my story came through it became personal. I try in every song to tell a story, not necessarily my story always, but always stories I've witnessed or constructed. I'm a storyteller always have been. Ever since I was sitting in, the lunchroom and making other kids laugh telling them outrageous stories, telling them what outrageous things I did. Which the storyteller, entertainer in me probably drove all my bad behavior as a kid. I never had music I never knew I was capable of what I am capable of. I wrote my first song when I was 12, I'm a born songwriter/performer. In the track, I talk about my hopes dreams, and ideations. My motivations, and the denigrations that drive me. There are these chains I've had on myself since I was young. I've finally become unshackled. Within "Balanced Headspace," you mention an album that we will soon toast to. Should we expect a forthcoming album, seeing that you mentioned it within this track? So now I'm making my album. With this new freedom and drive and passion uncovered, that I buried, suppressed, after an awful experience with a jealous peer on the school bus. This new album draws on all the things I am passionate about. Music, Movies, TV Shows, Comics, and of course some real-life experience twisted into a fantasy world. The oldest story ever told "Good Vs. Evil"[Working title] My own dark twisted fantasy as I state in Balance Headspace. I'm going to create a Universe and pull you and listener into it with me as we follow Will on his adventures and escapades against his brother E. I believe and follow heavily in Childish Gambino's musical ideology. Music only means what we can put into it. So I'm putting my everything into it. Trying to use everything I know to create an auditory rap/hip-hop/rock comic book. I'm drawing on all my inspirations and all my tricks for this one. I will always get better. I will always learn something and improve. I have to learn, to feed this curiosity, doesn't mean I'm wandering aimlessly. I already know the (Rap/Trap)EP, I'm going to release after this album. I know the (Another Concept)album I'm releasing after that too. I have this whole thing mapped out. I promise. If anyone's confused or lacking faith. Don't be concerned. Have faith in me. I have a plan. Trust in the King. Eventually, there will be no Kings. But Willy will outlive it all. If I'm not growing, I'm dying. I'm not dying till I've lived. With everything, I've done. I haven't lived, but a little, at all. Twitter

Born and raised in Sin City, Eric Vattima spent his early years honing his craft in the local Las Vegas music scene. While spending summers playing all along the South Jersey Shore, drawing crowds with acoustic arrangements of various popular songs that would catch the attention of listeners long enough to play a few songs of his own, it would be over the next few years that Eric Vattima began to build a band of his own. Taking our attention to the release of his latest EP titled, ‘Fears,’ Eric Vattima allows us to zone in on the project's lead single, “Reality.” Through a high-impact soundscape that surrounds your spirit in a swarm of charged-up guitar riffs, and colossal percussion patterns, the rhythm that is instilled into each and every one of us as we truly take in this record remains irrefutable. There’s an amplified essence throughout the instrumentation that acts dominant in the way it makes itself known. Bringing you the best attributes from an arrangement of genres, the consistency that soaks into your mind lies upon the energy conveyed. Eric Vattima adds his own unique flair as he performs lyrics custom to his reality that taps into the day-to-day relevance of his listener’s life experience. Using melismatic bliss to harmoniously convey impactful words, there’s an immense likeability factor that drips from the charisma Eric Vattima showcases. Reflecting on a truth that doesn’t only pertain to himself, we get caught up in the cognizance that Eric Vattima portrays. Leaving little to the imagination, in the best way possible, the words he powerfully relays are written in the stars. Being blatantly forward in order to implement a sense of urgency in the universe his fan base thrives in, we love what an Eric Vattima composition does to our soul. Congratulations on the release of, “Reality.” The entire essence of this song makes us feel charged up! What inspiration did you take into the creation of this song? Obviously, a lot of things have happened over the last 18 months (give or take). ‘Reality’ was written with a good buddy of mine, Matt Wagner, in which we both started talking a lot about the insecurities that exist from not knowing how to answer the big life question of “what’s next?” Reality’ was a therapeutic song to write because it helped me find security in not having answers to every life question that I should’ve had responses to at the time. ‘Reality’ was also one of the final songs that were written for this project, fears., which was a little bit of a bittersweet note to what I was trying to accomplish from the entire EP. You’re not always going to know how to answer every question that life poses for you, nor are you going to be able to know how to cope with the lack of answers that life tends to give in response. That was the starting point that leads to creating ‘Reality.' What encouraged you to make “Reality,” the lead single from ‘Fears,?' How does this song compare to the other tracks heard on the EP? 'Fears.,' is a rather interesting EP in and of its self, because, conceptually, it was meant to tackle many different ideas that I’ve held onto in my head for a long time, while also showcasing a few of my roots in a few musical styles. Some songs are heavily influenced by hip-hop, while others are influenced by the mid-2000s alternative that I grew up on (with a splash of pop here and there). ‘Reality’ turned into the song that most people that I let listen to the project early gravitated towards, and in return, I decided that it was best to put that song forward as the face of the entire EP. Could you please take us into the concept of your EP ‘Fears’? Did your vision get executed exactly how you imagined? 'Fears.' is an acronym comprised of six concepts split up into separate songs; friends, enemy, alone, reality, sanity, and period (.) The main point behind everything stems back to that driving force and also my biggest regret that I never want to have from becoming further embedded in the music industry that I take part in. So, I guess, I’d say that the messages were executed from the reception to release, and I’m very thankful that people can relate to these songs. What are you hoping that your audience takes away from the messaging and emotion displayed throughout “Reality?” Just because you don’t know what’s going to happen, does not mean that you are alone in what you’re feeling. Life is full of uncertainty, so remember to be kind to yourself and to others, because you never know when someone is going through a rough time. I hope that people listen to this song, and find some point of relation to it. It’s all I can ever hope for as an artist. Instagram Facebook

The Ontario-based pop artist and singer-songwriter Cassie Dasilva releases a tribute to true love with her latest iridescent album, "Enough." Cassie Dasilva mentioned that the project consists of an all-female production team after a disappointing label deal left Dasilva hanging out to dry. You might have heard a previously released single, "Unsolicited Contact," on TikTok, as it's gained incredible traction and left fans wanting more of Cassie Dasilva. Now releasing her EP including the passionate title track, "Enough," Cassie Dasilva mentioned that the song was written about finding contentment through her current boyfriend and realizing that the love they share is more than enough. With help from beaming and bright pop sonics, the song leaves us tapping our feet to each and every beat. Diving into "Enough," the track opens with Cassie Dasilva's low and poised vocals alongside a tight drum arrangement, playful background vocals, and a soothing piano melody. As she leads us towards the hook, Cassie Dasilva later exclaims her passion and desire for someone she holds incredibly close to her beating heart. We love the luminous pop undertones of this passionate release, as Cassie Dasilva and her accompanying sonics keep our heads bopping while also allowing us to take something meaningful and memorable away from her conceptual lyricism. As the song comes to an anthemic close, we're left feeling more than excited to delve into Dasilva's six-track EP, 'Enough.' Welcome to BuzzMusic Cassie Dasilva. We adore the meaningful and passionate message you've delivered with the EP’s title track "Enough.” What inspired the creation of this romantic song? I wrote this song about my long-term boyfriend, and it’s one of the only love songs I’ve ever written. I tell people that I know we’re really in love because we’re broke and in love. We’re both musicians, and we don’t have a lot of extra money to go out to fancy date nights, or on vacations together. I know that money isn’t everything, but life is certainly a bit easier with it, and sometimes relationships are, too. I think I’ve learned that the most special relationships are the ones where you really don’t need all that extra stuff to be happy-- you don’t need any distractions. I wanted to capture that in this song. Did you work with any female producers, musicians, or engineers when creating the EP? What was the behind-the-scenes creative process like? The EP is 100% female-produced by Hill Kourkoutis (‘Unsolicited Contact’, ‘I Don’t Trust Anyone Anymore’, ‘Darkside’), and Robyn Dell’Unto (‘We Might Break Up’, ‘I Don’t Hang Out with My Exes’, ‘Enough’) and was mastered by Emily Lazar. I also worked with only female & non-binary crew members for every single music video I’ve released so far this year. I loved working with talented and powerful women on this project, because it was really personal, and I wanted my female perspective on life and on the music industry to be mirrored in the people I was working closely with. There was distinct energy and feeling of pride throughout the process. What should your audience take away from the EP? What sort of themes do you explore? The EP is relationship-themed and covers everything from sassy breakup songs to songs about accepting endings/ letting go, and there’s even a love song. I love listening to music in the car, and I wanted these songs to be the soundtrack of somebody else’s car rides-- be it the angsty breakup song you scream in the car with your friends (‘I Don’t Trust Anyone Anymore’), the love song you bop along to with a special someone (‘Enough’), or the song you blare on a night drive down a dark road (‘Darkside’). I think there’s a little something for everyone, but it all feels very true to me as an artist and storyteller. What's next for you? Now that we can play shows again, I’d love to go on tour and play these songs live. I’m also working on some more songs for whatever’s next. But for now, I’m just excited to share this project that I’ve held so closely, and finally set it free. Instagram Facebook

Currently residing in Los Angeles, but spending her childhood in São Paulo dancing to her father’s record collection and becoming acquainted with the guitar, Ariel Mancanares, professionally known as aryy, ignited a passion for music that she couldn’t seem to shake. Now, instilling her listeners with an intriguing sense of her fierce persona, the five-foot-tall artist proves why she shouldn’t be underestimated. “softie with anger issues,” has aryy delving into bubbly instrumentation that matches the integrity of her confident vocalization. As we dip into the buoyancy that surrounds this intoxicating realm, there are enticing elements that bring the entire concept to fruition. Speaking from a place of personal experience, she manages to take us into a world of her own as we can relate to the narrative firsthand. With a sparkle in her vocal performance, the dazzling timbres that hail from the vessel of aryy’s pure emotion depict vivid imagery that infiltrates our mind. She radiates a delicate sense of ease, all while the lyrics that she performs say something completely different to the nature in which she lives her life. As we submerge ourselves into these infectious grooves and lyrical motifs such as, ‘But don’t think me a fool, ‘Cuz you know I can be cruel,’ aryy has us fully engaged with the idea of knowing her on a deeper, more intimate level of authenticity. Proving that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, aryy is a force to be reckoned with as she emits her “softie with anger issues,” mentality. Hello aryy, and welcome to BuzzMusic. Being able to relate to this single, the entire premise of “softie with anger issues,” has us completely hooked on your artistry! What was the moment or story that inspired you to create such a brilliant song? So basically, I'm 5' tall, soft and cheerful personality and people tend to perceive me as not threatening and often don't take me seriously, but they fail to see that I have anger issues and though I look soft, I should not be messed with. I used to fight boys in school when I was a kid and I was a rebellious teenager, and now I still have this part of me inside me but I make cute ukulele songs, so "softie with anger issues" is basically about this duality within myself, a cute and soft song that talks about how I would light a house on fire if need be. Could you please share a glimpse into the creative process that you endured when bringing this vision to life? I love the contrast between sad or angry lyrics with a cute and cheerful sound, and I wanted to bring that out for this song, saying in the cute soft way I'm perceived that I will not take any more shit. This is my first song that's out so far that isn't on the ukulele and it was super cool to try something new and mess around on the electric guitar for this one with a different production approach. How do you handle the issues that you address in this song? What are some words of advice that you have to offer anyone else in a similar situation? This is actually something I deal with every day on social media, every time I say a cuss word or if I am angry about anything, like being harassed online on every platform I use, people tend to comment "oh, she's so cute when she's angry" or "relax, don't pay attention to that" and that pisses me off even more, cuz I'm not trying to be cute, I'm standing up for myself and I never claimed to be a little angel so I'd like to stop being perceived in that way and not be put on a pedestal. I think what I could say for people in the same situation is I hear you, I feel you, and your feelings are valid. We’re thrilled to hear about your new project to grace our presence! Could you please tell us a bit about your forthcoming EP set to be released later this year? Thank you very much! I am super excited for this new era, I'm trying out some different production methods for what's to come and I'm so in love with everything and I can't wait to share it with the world. Can't share much information on it yet, but get ready, I'm really proud of it. Instagram Facebook

Leading with her powerhouse vocals, and soulful musical creations, the badass persona of Sarah Stark takes on a new form. Inspired by the likes of Adele, Billie Eilish, and Amy Winehouse, she prides herself on lyrics that are heartbreakingly candid, and melodies that are hard to keep out of your head. Taking the same spunk and sass that she was often looked down on for, she’s fueling her passion with a bold superpower wrapped in vulnerability and confidence. The buoyantly surfacing musicality heard in her latest single, “On My Mind,” is a prime example of what has us gravitating towards Sarah Stark. With a robust mix that is filled to the brim with mid-tempo grooves, we value the organic nature that seeps from the instrumentation. Honing in on an array of soothing hues that are met with effervescent strides, the manner in which we get swept into this display of heartfelt performance is truly breathtaking. Sarah Stark’s vocals greet the therapeutic canvas in a way that glides like butter. Forming a series of intricately crafted lyrics that propel her profound nature in songwriting, we hear the emotive spirit of her artistry pull through the idyllic utopia of “On My Mind.” Layered with perfectly placed harmonies that emit an illuminating scheme of emphasis when needed, she sculpts this record with good intentions and an authentic sense of self. Carrying forth lyrical motifs such as, ‘I don’t care if you’re right. In the truth I’ve lost all sight,’ we’re grasping onto the realness exposed in a narrative that reflects personal experience. Always one to connect with her audience on a newfound level, we’ll happily bask in “On My Mind,” for time to come. Congratulations on the release of “On My Mind.” We love how you take a blend of delicate and prevailing tones and bring forth the true emotion of this song. Was there a particular moment or story that inspired the concept heard? Thank you so much! This song definitely holds a special place in my heart. Funny enough, this is one of the only songs I’ve written that wasn’t based on any particular person or event. It’s more based on an introspective look at how I find myself dealing with tough conversations and situations. I am sure a lot of people can relate, but sometimes I act immature when I am not getting my way, and instead of using my words I shut down. This song is kind of about that selfish mindset, where you just don’t want to argue anymore, but you also don’t want to be wrong. You desperately just want the other person to read your mind, and agree with you. How would you say that “On My Mind,” compares to your previously released song? What does this track say about you as an individual? This song is so different from the last release, but I feel like they both still feel like me. ‘Ghost’ was very dark and sultry, whereas ‘On My Mind’ is much more upbeat and fun. I want this track to show a bit more of my versatility, and show a more fun and bubbly side of me. Most of my friends would agree that this song probably embodies my vibe pretty closely: bright and fun, mixed with a bit of sass. The sounds heard on “On My Mind,” are so moving. Could you please share a glimpse of the creative process with us? I wrote this song with my close friend and writing partner Nicky Mackenzie. We had actually only known each other for a week at this point, but once we got into the room to write we had the song done in half an hour. It was kinda my first departure from these slow/sad songs and felt like something cool that I hadn’t done before. I wanted all the instrumentation to be light and uplifting. The song is guitar-centric which is a little different for me, and we have those big snaps throughout to keep it uplifted. I wanted the harmonies and backgrounds to be super lush in the chorus to contrast the verse. It was definitely a lot of fun to work on this one. When you’re tapping into more vulnerably charged lyrics like you do in “On My Mind,” do you find it fairly easy to get onto paper and then into the microphone? Do you have any tips or tricks if you’re ever feeling stuck with how things are coming out? When I am writing, I am focused on the lyric, and how the words fit together, and the story I am telling. Once I am in the studio though, that’s when I really focus on the emotional impact of what I am saying. I usually spend quite a few hours recording vocals because I need to get into the headspace of the song, and what the song really means. It’s definitely a little draining because I am allowing my emotions to rule me at that moment, but I think that is what the song deserves. A performance of unequivocal emotion. If someone is ever feeling stuck, my advice would be to just take a breather. Read over the lyrics. Really think about what you are saying, and how you were feeling when you wrote the song. Don’t be afraid to give the song the emotion deserves. What's your favorite release of this year, from an independent artist you admire? I have got to give a shout-out to Cate, who is another Vancouver artist that I am obsessed with. She released this song ‘Can't-Wait To Be Pretty,' which is just so vulnerable and honest. She is doing some really cool things and is writing some really interesting songs that are so relatable. Instagram Facebook