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Sydney band, The Forresters, have delivered a heartfelt rock'n'roll anecdote titled "Missin' You." After a lengthy hiatus, The Forresters are now back and ready to rumble with contemporary pop-inspired single releases. Their ultimate goal is to craft music that is full of honesty, heart, as well as harmonious melodies. They want to make an impact amongst listeners, and "Missin' You" proves that The Forresters are on the right track. "Missin' You" starts off with strong guitar-driven rhythms that create an uplifting acoustic atmosphere. The tone of the song is immediately established to be dynamic, delicate, and full of meaning. The vocals are powerfully delivered and strategically blended into the melody to create this sweet-sounding tune all throughout "Missin' You." It's a classic-sounding serenade, and The Forresters give off sincere affections, just as any great love ballad would. The narrative works to compel listeners, tugging at their heartstrings. There's quite a deep yearning embedded into the lyrics, and you can feel certain emotions dominant and take over the energy in the song. The Forresters produce this heart-throbbing storyline that is able to move listeners in impactful ways, and we can't wait to see what emotionally driven experience the band has in store for us next. What inspired the underlying narrative of this track, and how did the songwriting process go about? Many of my songs are about relationships – love, heartache, and the ways of emerging from it. One of the things I find satisfying about songwriting is when a listener adopts the lyrics and translates them to their own personal situation. That someone interprets the words of your song and makes them their own is a rewarding part of making music. My process of writing can come about in different ways. It can start with a chord progression or a single line of moving words. It can be triggered by reading poetry or listening to my musical influences. The fun part is combining these elements, blending them together into the eventual song. As a band that strives to create heartfelt songs, what was the primary intention for "Missin' You" and the emotions you wanted your listeners to feel upon listening? The realization that you have lost someone you love – and need them back. The words depict someone pleading with their lover, but it’s too late. In general, I prefer listeners to make what they sense from the lyrics. As a songwriter, it’s great to hear someone describe their interpretation of your words – often different from the original idea. Knowing that the lyrics of your song have moved someone in a personal way is rewarding. What gave way to The Forrester's hiatus and their now-return? I started the promotion for our upcoming album just before the Covid-19 pandemic hit in March last year. It was a difficult and strange time. Sydney, like many other parts of the world, went into lockdown. We couldn’t leave our homes, go out and visit friends and family or play any gigs. The promotion for the record came to a halt. Although things were tough here in Australia, I’m not complaining as I know how devastating the virus has been across the globe. I’ve rebooted the promo for the record recently as things here in Australia were looking pretty promising. Sadly, we have been forced into another lockdown here in Sydney which will prolong the recovery of the Sydney music scene. Can listeners expect another single release to follow "Missin' You" anytime soon? Yes. Our track ‘Tightrope’ will be released as a single on August the 20th with the album out on October the 1st. I had a lot of fun recording this record with a great group of musicians here in Sydney. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to travel to the US in July 2019 to mix the album with indie producer Mitch Easter in North Carolina. What's your favorite release of this year, from an independent artist you admire? Sierra Ferrell is a Nashville-based artist. I’m a fan of the alt-country genre. A friend put me onto a youtube channel, Country AF. I came across the songs of Sierra Ferrell and was knocked out. A fabulous musician and singer, has great songs, and a wonderful choice of cover songs to boot. Her new record is titled ‘Long Time Coming’ and is definitely worth a listen. Instagram

From Manhattan to Philadelphia, the designer, photographer, director, and producer Disembodied releases an upbeat and emotionally charged anthem entitled "b4 u block me." Active within the world of music creation since 2015, Disembodied uses this alias as an outlet for his audio and visual projects. Also a creative director with many credits around the globe, Disembodied has received many opportunities to create cover art, production, music videos, and photoshoots for a broad array of artists. Now releasing his sophomore single, "b4 u block me," listeners can get a clear idea of the versatile music Disembodied creates, ranging from hyperpop, g-house, punk, and cloud rap. Within this track, Disembodied offers an emotional punk approach to rap while letting someone know how he feels just before he's hit with the dreaded block. Hitting play on "b4 u block me," the track opens with a lush array of keyboard melodies and Disembodied's upbeat bars. As the sonics begin to develop with plucky synths, shimmering effects, and a high-energy drum arrangement, the song quickly takes off into this sonic masterpiece through its broad-ranging instrumentals and sonics. As Disembodied continues rapping about wanting to see someone's sweet face one last time before he's blocked, the sonics perfectly match the thumping and quick-beating heart that pumps out of his chest when expressing such emotional words. As Disembodied and his amazing sonics lead us towards the outro, he truly leaves us engaged and locked into this exhilarating piece with each instrumental arrangement and emotional lyric. Get your last word in with help from Disembodied's sophomore single, "b4 u block me," now available on all digital streaming platforms. We love the energy and power of your latest single, "b4 u block me." What inspired this emotional yet highly energetic tune? First off, thank you! The general idea behind the track was losing that one person who was your rock and not being able to face the fact that they may never want things to be the same again, but attempting to keep the sound overall energetic, kind of like putting on a guise. I go on drives when I'm not in the right headspace. A few months ago, my tank was low, and I didn't feel like sitting at the pump, so I only put $5 in and started mumbling "lemme get $5 on pump 5, I'm not going out for a long drive." Why did you choose to contrast the emotional lyricism within "b4 u block me" with such exhilarating and thumping sonics? I needed to vent some things going through my mind so the lyrics were pretty spot on to what I was/am going through. Sonically, however, I wanted the track to feel like something you can blast while speeding down the highway. Sure, we all love a slow song when we're down but I felt it was important to try and contrast the two as best as I could. I grew up listening to a lot of different genres but the late 90's Dance era resonated with me the most with artists like La Bouche, Corona, and Alice DeeJay. A pretty good comparison would have to be "Baby Baby" by Corona, a wildly addictive and fast-paced track, but a hook that shows her interest in wanting to stay with someone. That's why I really fell for Hyperpop: no limitations and really just experimentalism. Will you continue placing such emotional, personal, and relatable lyrics into your future songs, similar to your genuineness in "b4 u block me"? I have a few songs ready that are full of emotional lyrics with fast energy, after that, who knows? I have a lot of techno/house-inspired songs that might make it out someday! It all depends on my head space while I'm making music. I'd never write anything that I haven't gone through so the lyrics will always be personal to me, I can only hope others can relate to some degree. Could you enlighten our readers on what you aim to achieve with your artistic brand? What do you want to represent and stand for? My brand really started with my design and art direction work, keeping things very "harsh, crisp, and grunge" (for lack of better words) because it's what I envisioned the inside of my head looks like. I feel it accurately represents the art I make and it fit well with the music, too. I wanted to keep the darker imagery for my music because if our minds had a "look", that's how my mind would be. Whatever sounds come out of that, come out, and hopefully, people find the music to be a great pair with the visual representation! I want to make music for the kids who feel that their feelings/voices aren't heard and typical coping mechanisms don't suffice. What's next for you? I have two songs coming in the next few weeks titled "c3llular" and "gr3y sk!es feat. Neff Libata". Both of which have a more emotional base with a super catchy rhythm! I can only hope you all enjoy them as much as I did making them. Instagram Twitter

The San Francisco-based jazz/pop musician, singer-songwriter, and composer Stephanie Woodford sends us "Deeper" into the warmth and delicacy of her latest passionate single. A graduate of both the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Preparatory Division and also St. Ignatius College Preparatory High School, Stephanie Woodford also received a degree in music from City College of San Francisco. More recently, Stephanie Woodford was selected by the UCSF Black Caucus to deliver her sweet tunes for the annual Black Caucus Gala at the Grand Hyatt in San Francisco. Recently releasing her sweet-sounding single, "Deeper," Stephanie Woodford wears her heart on her sleeve while swooning any listener in the making. Overtop of the utmost lush and organic r&b instrumentation, Stephanie Woodford induces an incredible groove within any listener who lands upon her savory music. Jumping into "Deeper," the song gently opens with a plucky array of piano melodies alongside fluid acoustic guitar that strums its way to our hearts. As the bright and passionate hip-hop drums make their appearance with crisp claps and hi-hats, Stephanie Woodford begins to serenade us with her renowned and acclaimed stylings that truly move musical mountains. As we continue listening to Stephanie Woodford's impressive stylings, she offers a sweet bounty of passion for any listener to bask in, especially as she sings her heart out regarding the love she holds for someone special. Also jumping into a heated rap, Stephanie Woodford truly showcases her immense versatility and artistic power within this track. Don't miss out on the profound listening experience of Stephanie Woodford's single, "Deeper," now available on all digital streaming platforms. A warm welcome to BuzzMusic Stephanie Woodford. You've honesty left us swooned by your tender and bright vocal stylings within your recent single, "Deeper." What inspired you to create such a warm and moving love song like this? Honestly, I was inspired by my current relationship. The first time I fell in love. The good time that love can bring when you are in love with someone and they are in love with you. Also, some of my friends are in good relationships and I was inspired by that to write a song that says- I will be there for you no matter what and I know you would do the same. When creating the instrumentation and sonics for "Deeper," did you team up with any producers? How did you craft the sonics to compliment the song's tender lyrical theme? When I did the music for Deeper, at first it sounded very different. I played with the piano part until it sounded like Deeper sounds now. Then I added drums. My boyfriend Noah helped me to mix and master the vocals and the sound of the music overall. So you could say I teamed up with him to make this song happen! We were both so happy with the result. Regarding your personal songwriting process for "Deeper," was it easy for you to write such passionate lyrics and paint such descriptive and romantic scenes? With Deeper, it was not the easiest song to write. Especially because the pandemic happened. But as time went on I thought about how throughout the pandemic, even though it was hard to be with each other, we were still there for each other. That is what I focused on when I wrote the song and that made it easier to come up with the lyrics. Fun fact- I actually finished writing the last little part of Deeper the day of recording it. How do songs like "Deeper" help new listeners get to know you better? Are passionate ballads like this a usual occurrence for you? I think Deeper helps people to understand that I write about my experiences in my life. I don’t write songs like other well know artists do. I am developing my own style and I think folks can hear it in Deeper and my other songs. People can understand that in my songs like Deeper I like to have a message. The message in Deeper is- through the thick and thin and the pouring rain- we will be there for each other. I think that’s what people can learn about me from Deeper and my other songs. What's next for you? I have a new single coming out on August 1st. It’s called Dirty In Love. I am excited for people to hear it. I also perform live and I have a few gigs coming up that I look forward to! Instagram Facebook

Italian/Irish singer/songwriter TerraTara is back with sweeter and softer sounding melodies that form a raw-sounding experience for listeners. The artist's latest release, "Waiting for the Rain", was authentically crafted, and it feels like you're listening to an unplugged song track, as the focus of the sound is on TerraTara herself. TerraTara intentionally created such an intimate listening experience, and the music video that accompanies the song adds an even more compelling element. The instrumentals in "Waiting for the Rain" are subtle, as the vocals of TerraTara truly take the spotlight. Nevertheless, the instrumentals are potent enough to create a persistent and harmonious hum. The voice of TerraTara collectively produces the ultimate affection and rhythm of "Waiting for the Rain" and she proves her ability to produce emotionally enduring soundscapes filled with many underlying narratives. TerraTara's "Waiting for the Rain" music video is extremely complementary to its lyricism. TerraTara produces this beautiful viewing experience, where breathtaking views of nature are exposed to listeners, perfectly pairing with the already-set earthy tone of the song's lyricism. The visuals go back and forth between an elaborate nature-filled experience and close-up moments of TerraTara. The emotion and intent set on their faces are what create a captivating product, unleashing their true artistic boundaries (importantly, lack thereof). We highly recommended the listening of "Waiting for the Rain" and the viewing of its video; it's a true experience that TerraTara took the time to craft for their listeners, and it shows just what the duo is capable of. TerraTara, we're keeping our eyes and listening ears on you two. The music video for "Waiting for the Rain" was incredibly stimulating in various ways. The visuals truly provided a subversive experience. What were your ultimate intentions behind the song and its video? “Waiting for the Rain” is about the forest fires burning out of control in the Western U.S. and Canada. It’s a distress call for the fires and smoke to end. It echoes with dissonant harmonies of the uncomfortable and despairing situation that seems to have no end. We are all praying for the Rain, but despite our efforts, each day goes on and we are still, Waiting for the Rain. The smoke from the fires continues to get worse, while the fires grow every day….. It’s a longing, a cry for the Rain, begging it, asking it to come, thereby, invoking the rain. In the end, the harmony becomes hopeful, and soon the rain will bless us…. The video, by Hearitsan Films, was shot in Southern Oregon where the forest fires are very extreme. Smoke fills the valleys up and down the west coast and interior, for most of the summer. I wanted to film in Southern Oregon because it’s very dry there. I wanted the video to have a drier/harsher effect and show people visually, the extremity of the forest fires. The smoke used to be now and then, but now it’s every year and expected, as well as mitigated, with controlled burns and firefighters on constant demand. Shots of forest fires, smokey valleys, and burnt forests fill the screen, showing the viewer the severity of the situation. These are desperate times. My heart felt it was prudent to produce this song. What were your immediate emotions upon watching your music video for "Waiting for the Rain"? Did the end product align with your initial visions for the song? The vision around the sage and pine pitch came together quite eloquently. The video starts off with me burning sage in an abalone shell. This represents the smudging and clearing from any malefic energy from the fires and the smoke that fills the air. I offer my prayer and sage around an empty fire pit using the feather backward, in hopes to move the smoke back. In another shot, my hands are in a prayer form with an almost finished hand-rolled cigarette, symbolizing the “end of the smoke” after my prayer. These shots aligned perfectly with my intention. I love the pine pitch burning shots, it was epic to watch live and I felt the smoke got captured well. Again, the smoke from the pitch is purifying and cleansing the smoke from the wildfire. There is a double meaning as well because I’m burning the pitch from pine trees that are also getting burned in the fires. So, it’s an offering and a cleansing and a prayer for rain. How was your experience during the crafting of this music video? Did you experience any obstacles amidst the production? It was a lot more challenging for me on a performance level than the last one I did, which was just one shot. This one was 3 different shots on 3 different locations, so a lot of shifting. It wasn’t always easy to change gears or clothes. One costume change wasn’t perfect and I learned I need someone to do my hair and make-up on site for those reasons. But it was a really good experience for me overall and I went to another level. All in all, "Waiting for the Rain" and its music video were elaborate and exquisite. What an enjoyable listening experience that was! Any parting words for readers and viewers? I sing into the camera my cry for the Rain Maker, to please help us. I sing and dance for the rain to come. By repeating “Rain, Rain, Rain, Rain” over and over, I am invoking the rain to come. In the end, my dance and harmonies become hopeful, and soon the rain will bless us. What's next for you? I’m going back into the recording studio this fall, for the next song. Instagram Facebook

New York artist Brianna Musco is known best for her alternative spin on the current pop scene. Her motivation is strong and she takes her youthful influence from notorious Alt/Pop artists, such as Halsey, Fletcher, and Verite. Such influences and styles can be heard in Brianna Musco's latest release, "Nobody Needs to Know," which features a compelling, lustful storyline that leaves listeners in even more curiosity than when they began listening. "Nobody Needs to Know" immediately opens with dramatic, ethereal synths that are able to construct this mystic and ominous-like atmosphere. Brianna Musco is a powerhouse, and it's heard right away once her vocals are infused into the melody. She's straightforward with her approach, and that's where that potent confidence comes from. She plays around with her vocal intensity in a strategic way, showing listeners the limitless boundaries of her sound. "Nobody Needs to Know" ventures through the complications that arise from love and lust, listeners are able to see through Brianna's eyes and understand her mind more thoroughly when it comes to her own affections. There's a curiosity that inevitably strikes as one listens to her lyrics, and it's safe to say that listeners may be left with some unanswered questions. "Nobody Needs to Know" proved to be a dramatic storytelling experience by Brianna Musco, which displayed her vulnerabilities, hidden truths, and obvious talents in a complementary way. What was your favorite aspect of this song and can you elaborate more on what this release means to you? My favorite aspect of this song is the lyrics. I wanted to create a song that showcased the idea of finally finding your "person" that uplifts you and supports you no matter what. Anxiety plays a major role in our lives and this song is based on the idea of having someone love you unconditionally and understand those parts about you without making you feel less or feel like a burden. There was some obscurity within "Nobody Needs to Know", which the title itself insinuated for listeners. Can you dive deeper into the meaning of the song, and if the song was based on true anecdotes? Personally, this song was inspired by a relationship with someone different from the traditional suburban boyfriend/girlfriend mentality of my hometown. I found myself at peace and safe with this person for the first time in my life after years of crippling anxiety. When I began singing, I was so nervous that my truth would hinder my ability to grow as an artist due to online hate. This person and I would joke about how it would be a crime for me to speak my truth in over 50 countries but I am very happy and very grateful that all of my friends and family have been so supportive as I slowly begin to reveal the real me through my music. What are some elements to your music that you believe set you apart artistically from other artists? I believe my lyrics and messages set me apart from other artists. We all write about similar topics, I try to make it as unique as possible to my own experiences and then have an incredible time bringing those memories to life. Do you see your future music falling in line with what listeners received in "Nobody Needs to Know?" Yes, my debut EP consisting of 4 additional songs all have that alt-pop vibe with fun harmonies and instrumentation. Follow Brianna Musco on social media: withkoji.com/@briannamusco

The Montreal-based pop/rock artist and singer-songwriter Neomi opens her heart with help from a fiery and anthemic single entitled "I Hope You Know." Constantly demonstrating her mastery of morphing all emotions into melodic and lyrical compositions, Neomi strives to let any listener relate and feel a sense of belonging when listening to her versatile music. With help from influences like Heart, Stevie Nicks, Miley Cyrus, and Avril Lavigne, Neomi was able to garner over 400k streams and 20k fans across all social media platforms. Taking us down the road of betrayal and disappointment through her latest single, "I Hope You Know," Neomi opens her heart while belting her ferocious and powerful vocals to make for a dynamic listening experience. We're incredibly excited to introduce our readers to this anthemic tune, as it's a perfect representation of the skillset and talent that Neomi embodies. Beginning our venture into "I Hope You Know," the track opens with a bright piano melody accompanied by a thumping bassline and short electric guitar pulses. As a hefty mid-tempo drum beat makes its way in alongside Neomi's low and powerful vocals, she begins to enlighten listeners on her experience with someone who turned a blind eye and let her down. Reaching the flaming hook, Neomi showcases her dynamic and striking vocal abilities while belting words like "Not to put the blame on you, but I gotta get it out, you let me down." As Neomi leads us towards the hearty outro, she leaves us in awe of her brilliant vocal arrangements that are bound to strike an emotional chord in any listener. Experience the powerful listening experience of Neomi's latest single, "I Hope You Know," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Neomi. We're truly captivated by your magnetic vocals and honest lyricism within "I Hope You Know." Could you describe the moment you felt compelled to create such an emotionally charged track like this? First of all, thank you so much for the kind words, I really do appreciate it! I actually wrote this song when I was 17 after my first heartbreak ever. It was one of those moments where I sat down at my piano and I just spilled out everything I was feeling. It was just a very honest writing session for me. It just felt like I had to get those emotions out somehow and they came out in the form of the song. How did you navigate what sort of sonic atmosphere you wanted to deliver within "I Hope You Know?" Did you have any musicians or producers help you out during this process? How the final version of I Hope You Know came to be is actually an interesting story. I recorded the first version of the song about 5 years ago and originally it was a very minimalistic pop song. I brought it to my band when we were preparing for our first few live performances and they thought it was cool and wanted to do a live version of it with some added pop/rock elements. After performing that version, we immediately saw that people were responding to that newer version. People would come up to us after and be like "what was that song? that "you let me down the song?" Then we realized how much our audience resonated with that pop/rock version and realized we should revisit the song and record it the way that we perform it live. So I got my band and producer, Jessie Zito, together and we re-wrote and re-recorded the entire song over the last year. And that's the version that's out now! Is it easy for you to write such genuine and personal lyrics, similar to your words within "I Hope You Know?" What was your personal songwriting process like? I definitely wouldn't say it was easy to write the lyrics of I Hope You Know. When I wrote them five years ago, it was just me sitting down and being as honest and vulnerable as I could be; in my head, it was like I was having a direct conversation with this person that broke my heart and putting that conversation into a song format. Since it's been five years since this song was written and I'm now removed from the situation, it was a lot easier to put out now. But the songwriting process was definitely a little difficult, a little painful, kind of like a therapy session, but it felt good to get it out. I always strive to be super genuine and honest with my listeners; I feel like that's what bonds us and connects us. So as difficult as it may be to get words like that out, I think it's super important for me to do so. How does "I Hope You Know" contrast your previously released singles, "Dangerous" and "On Your List?" Does each song bring something different to the table? I think I Hope You Know is wildly different from Dangerous and On Your List. Dangerous and On Your List were so fun to write and I feel like the songs reflect that. They both came from a very lighthearted place; they came from that flirty stage in a relationship where you're just having a good time. It's very fun to perform them as well, and I think that comes off to the audience. With I Hope You Know, the lyrics are some of the most honest lyrics I've ever written. While the melody is still kind of upbeat and has that pop/rock feel that we can jam out to at shows, the lyrics are very vulnerable and very real for me. Even though I'm not still emotionally connected to what I originally wrote the song about, I can still relate it to other things in my life which is why putting that song out was very much a leap of courage for me. Putting I Hope You Know out was a different experience. It was cool because I was able to connect with people a lot more; people were sending me messages saying how they've been let down in similar ways in the past and how this song has helped them realize they're not alone in that emotion. I enjoy putting out and performing both types of songs, the heartbroken ones and the lighthearted flirty ones, and I'll definitely continue making both types of songs. Sonically, I Hope You Know has more of a pop/rock feel than Dangerous and On Your List, which are mostly pop. Pop/rock is the direction I want to go in, so it just feels a lot more authentically me sonically as well. Instagram Facebook

The Tampa-hailing Cuban singer-songwriter, model and actress Nokki Cabrera highlights the title track, "Trap Salsa," from her recent magnetic 6-track EP. Striving to create an infectious blend of Cuban salsa, American pop, and southern hip-hop undertones have led Nokki Cabrera to claim her title as the "Princess of Trap Salsa." Winning fans over with her keen fashion sense, humble personality, and rhythmic tunes, listeners are bound to feel a sense of connection with Nokki Cabrera. Recently releasing her 6-track EP, 'Trap Salsa,' Nokki Cabrera is excited to bring listeners into the sound of her roots. By way of the project's title track, "Trap Salsa," we're able to introduce ourselves to Nokki Cabrera's many creative ways while getting lost in her alluring vocal stylings and delicious sonic atmospheres. Diving into the title track, "Trap Salsa," the song opens with a spicy array of Latin instrumentation featuring tight shakers, plucky guitars, a bright brass section, and an undeniably groovy drum beat. As Nokki Cabrera makes her warm vocal appearance, she instantly leaves us with a breath of fresh air through her intimate vocal production and natural confidence. We adore the alluring and sensual vocal delivery that Nokki Cabrera offers, as it truly carries the track to new heights. Although we're not well-versed in the Spanish language, Nokki Cabrera serenades us with incredible heart and passion that lifts us out of any rut and onto the dancefloor. With an irresistible trap-like breakdown around the bridge, Nokki Cabrera carries us towards the outro with immense rhythm and groove. Move your feet to the infectious beat of Nokki Cabrera's latest single, "Trap Salsa," and find the rest of the 'Trap Salsa' EP on all digital streaming platforms. Instagram

Soaring in from New York City, the alternative rock duo Opium Ink releases their powerful and strikingly emotional single entitled "Magnetic." The alternative rock band features the talented stylings of lead vocalist/bassist Sarah Orloff and drummer Wilma Kaddissi along with guest guitarists. Mixing rock and electronic to create a unique sound full of grit and glam, Opium Ink's infectious sound has landed them to share stages with acts like The Misfits, Everclear, Brand New, and many others. Getting to the goods, Opium Ink recently released their robust and explosive single, "Magnetic," produced by The Anix. The single takes on an emotional lyrical topic of realizing that you're the one that got away and never want to turn away from a love that's been a while in the making. Plunging into the single, "Magnetic," the song opens with a scorching hot lead guitar alongside a punchy rhythm guitar and crashing drum breaks. Once Sarah Orloff makes her unique vocal appearance, the vocal filters, and electronic tones instantly remind us of a gritter and more powerful Grimes. As Wilma Kaddissi's crisp drum breaks lead us through the song, we're left banging our heads with the band's sturdy instrumental arrangements. Diving deeper into their lyricism, Sarah Orloff expands on being the one that got away and feeling an inner sense of emptiness after leaving a love that was incredibly comfortable yet troubled. As Opium Ink leads us towards the outro, they end the song on a fiery yet highly introspective note. Don't miss out on the exhilarating experience of Opium Ink's latest upbeat, emotional, and striking single, "Magnetic," now available on all digital streaming platforms. What a powerful listening experience you've provided with your latest single, "Magnetic." What inspired the creation of this striking single? What inspired the creation was an intense push and pull of a relationship that wasn’t meant to be. What was your band's creative process like when creating the instrumentation for "Magnetic?" How did you want the single to make listeners feel? The song started with bass and a vocal melody. Then we got together in the rehearsal studio several times and kept working on it until we were satisfied. We wanted to make listeners feel mesmerized. How can new listeners get to know your band better through singles like "Magnetic?" Would you say that this heavy alt-rock/electronic sound is a staple for your duo? Yes, it is a staple for us. We both love rock, electronic, and industrial music. We like to blend them together in our songs. Seeing that your group consists of two trailblazing female musicians, would you say that you've faced more ethical challenges than a male duo would? Do you have any words of advice for other female musicians in our cut-throat music industry? No, we really haven’t faced any ethical challenges thankfully! We would tell other female musicians to make the music they love and want to hear. What's your favorite release of this year, from an independent artist you admire? Our favorite release so far this year is the song ‘Your Lies Are Like Fire’ by The Anix and Julien-K. Instagram Facebook

From the Midwest to Citrus County, FL, the rockabilly trio Switch Blade Billi pays tribute to the sunshine state with their latest single and music video, "Florida." Known for their blend of rock n' roll, country, bluegrass, and rhythm & blues, Switch Blade Billi isn't a band to miss as they never fail to leave listeners tapping their feet and getting down with their lively performances. Comprised of David Chaffin, Jason "Loobie" Luebbert, and Ross Reed, Switch Blade Billi is truly making their mark on the independent country-rock music scene. Getting to the goods, Switch Blade Billi recently released their upbeat and hard-hitting country-rock single and music video entitled "Florida." "The song 'Florida' reflects on the long, tough winters that a lot of people have endured in the Midwest and how the dream of being on a beach somewhere is often fantasied about," states lead vocalist/guitarist Chaffin. Written and produced by David Chaffin, the single "Florida" opens with Chaffin's raspy and vigorous vocals accompanied by his plucky and twangy electric guitar. While singing lyrics that dream of fleeing the Midwest's cold winters and wishing to reside in Florida, bassist Jason "Loobie" Luebbert makes his way in with groovy and heavy bass licks alongside Ross Reed's quick and energetic drum arrangements. Peaking at the music video for "Florida," we're met with shots of Switch Blade Billi recording their single with the utmost energy, charisma, and joy. We love the BTS feel of the music video, as it gives us a glimpse of the band's dense creative process. Not to mention scenes of Switch Blade Billi strolling down the beach with a warm breeze and tropical trees, the video truly brings us straight down the I-75 and into the sunshine state. Take a trip down south with Switch Blade Billi's recent single and music video, "Florida," available on all digital streaming platforms. Find the music video for "Florida" on YouTube. We can't get enough of the energy and groove within your recent single, "Florida." What inspired your band to write a song about the sunshine state in all its glory? This song was written to embrace the fantasy of being on a warm beach in Florida while enduring hard winters in the Midwest. It seems some winters we would go without seeing the sun for weeks and even months. Why did you choose to create the instrumentals for "Florida" to be so uplifting and high-energy? What was your group's creative process like when crafting the instrumentals? You probably can hear some Rockabilly influence in this song which I would chalk up to Stray cats mostly. A little Jerry Reed in there as well. When fantasizing about being on a beach, while freezing in Missouri, the thought of it can be uplifting. So I guess it just came out that way. Regarding your music video for "Florida," why did you choose to surround the video with BTS scenes of your band in the studio? Are these scenes meant to capture the excitement of fleeing the Midwest and taking a trip to the sunshine state? This was the first album we recorded and I mainly just wanted to capture the experience. We hung out down there for a week and had some fun on the beach so it really just captured the whole process of making the album. Did you have any help from directors or videographers when shooting the music video for "Florida"? What was your shooting process like? We used the sound engineer’s film company, Bison Films, so it didn’t really interrupt our recording experience. I told him the idea of what I was looking for and he just ran with it. It was a lot of fun, to say the least. Facebook

In 2019, Max Embers was a finalist on the premiere of NBC's Songland. Performing his original song ‘Back Home,’ for John Legend and directly collaborating with three-time Grammy Award-winning producer Ryan Tedder, with whom he co-wrote his single ‘Lookin' Up,’ he would go on to partner up with the British label Frtyfve and the Movember foundation to release two records as part of the ‘Mo Sounds’ initiative in the same year. Besides working as a songwriter, with artists like Swedish Melodienfestivalen star Felix Sandman, and Grammy nominee Noah Cyrus, his latest cuts include DJ features with Niiko x Swae, Bhaskar, and Enkode, as well as the multi-language duet project ‘I Dare You’ by Kelly Clarkson featuring the German pop-group Glasperlenspiel. Teasing his upcoming EP, ‘Idyllwild,’ with the release of his sonic and visual pairing for the lead single, “got to get you,” Max Embers sends listeners in an all-out frenzy as they eagerly grasp onto the musical content offered up. Through the rustic resonance of brilliant acoustic guitar riffs igniting repetition through the sound waves, there’s an expansive aspect that lies within the perfectly crafted essence of "mccartney." Glimmers of piano chords gently grace the composition which emphasizes the dimensions heard overflowing through the amalgamation of the rhythmic bassline and tightly knit percussion that periodically makes itself known. What we admire the most about this masterpiece has to be the way that Max Embers irrefutably zealous croons cascade over instrumentation that allows you to feel the depths of what is conveyed. Within his lyrically charged songwriting virtuoso, the unmatched method of his buttery timbres has us hanging on to every last word he pours out. Pairing the illuminating soundscape with what jumps out to us as a letter to himself, there are hues of the journey it takes to rediscover who you are in this crazy little thing called life. Making it known that those out there seeking self-discovery are not alone, Max Embers excels at the manner in which his message comes across in “"mccartney” Welcome to BuzzMusic, Max Embers, and congratulations on releasing “mccartney” off of your anticipated debut EP, “idyllwild” Was there a particular moment or story that sparked the inspiration for the themes reflected in this song? I wrote the entire “idyllwild” EP on my solo writing retreat in Idyllwild last year, where I was staying in a vintage airstream in the woods. The songs appear on the EP in the order in which I wrote them, and I think they’re very reflective of my journey as a whole, and how I was feeling at each point. “mccartney” was the third song, and I had already spent a little more than a week in Idyllwild. I was really settling into a state of flow and introspection like I hadn’t really known it before. One day a fan on Instagram wrote me a direct message, asking if I could write a song about water. I had actually been thinking about the concept of water for a while and I felt inspired to explore it more, which is definitely reflected in the song now. “Are we all just water passing through, when we leave towards the open blue, end up flowing into something new” - existential questions of who we are at our core, how everything is connected, and where we go when we leave were playing on my mind, and it developed into a song about going with the flow, just allowing yourself to feel however you feel at any given point, and letting each moment be whatever it is without trying to force it in any other direction? It seems to me that one of the most significant truths of life lies within that realization (and many people before me have come to the same conclusion, such as the record’s eponym, Paul McCartney who wrote it in his simple but undeniable line “let it be”). There’s so much beauty in accepting the present for what it is, and I’ve been trying to embrace that more and more since I wrote “mccartney”, which sort of marks the beginning of me really taking this truth to heart. In your own words, what significance does “mccartney” have to yourself? What are you hoping that your audience takes away from this record? In my own journey, I’ve surely often tried to fight where I was at the time. Be it in my relationships or in my professional career, we all know the feeling of wanting to be somewhere other than where we are, not being satisfied with what we have, and wishing for more, bigger, “better” things. Especially in the music industry, it’s difficult not to compare yourself to everyone else. In the last year, I’ve come closer to shifting my perspective, by way of focusing on the beautiful, meaningful experiences that I do get to live through, instead of judging myself or my career for lacking certain things. It’s also about honesty with yourself and others and living authentically instead of trying to change yourself to “please” others. Ultimately, I’ve just come to find joy and value in being grateful for the present moment, in accepting that my journey is what it is, and celebrating it for just that. It’s a very freeing feeling! I hope that the EP as a whole, and this song, in particular, can be an encouragement for my listeners to embrace their own journey and allow themselves to honor their experience, whatever that might be. That’s not something that just happens overnight, and I myself am still very much on my path to getting there, but there’s something meditative and healing about “letting it be” and I hope that the song reflects the peaceful energy that comes with this. When we tapped into the music video, the opening scene was a one-on-one video of yourself right after the creation of the song in which you mention how your experience in Idyllwild has helped you tap into your creativity again. Did you always know that this key piece would make the cut? What is the inspiration behind the visuals that we see? I didn’t know immediately after my trip to Idyllwild that I was going to release these songs as an EP, I wasn’t even sure if I was going to release them at all. But over time, I recognized that I had created something extremely important for myself, and knew I had to put it out in the most honest way I could. Around the same time, an idea manifested within me to have a music video for every song on the EP, to illustrate the journey that I went through in Idyllwild. At first, I was thinking about creating something surreal, dreamlike, almost like a fairytale that would show the magical effect that my time in this little mountainous town had on me. But as with the rest of the EP, the visuals were going to be very DIY and ultimately I had the epiphany that it didn’t have to be some fantasy-type video, but that if I just showed the reality of my trip to Idyllwild, there was a lot of magic in that already. I was unusually active on social media during my trip to Idyllwild, posting on my story every day, and so I decided to make a diary-style series of videos, each of which would actually start out with a one-on-one video of myself from the day that I wrote said song. The EP is meant to be enjoyed as a whole, so I can’t wait for the last two pieces to come out at the end of this month, and the same applies to the videos: if you start with “wildest dreams”, which shows me right before I head off to Idyllwild, then watch “got to get you”, then “mccartney” and so forth, it’s meant to really show my journey as authentically as possible. Hopefully, it translates the incredibly peaceful and revelatory time I had, because I think I found pieces of myself in that little town I didn’t even know I was missing before. When I returned home I knew myself in a deeper way, and yet I came back lighter, more joyful. Almost like I connected with the long-forgotten inner child in me. What do you have in store for your listeners, when it comes to your EP, ‘idyllwild?' As I mentioned before, to me the EP is a piece of art as a whole. Of course, I hope people will enjoy listening to the individual songs, as well, but really it’s meant to be consumed as an experience from start to finish. I once found a quote by T.S. Eliott which reads: “we shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started, and know the place for the first time”. I believe that life moves in a circular motion, and as we grow we get to see ourselves and our experience from higher and higher vantage points. To me the EP is such a cycle: it starts in a specific emotional place and invites the listener to join me on my journey through the different discoveries I made on my trip. By the end of the closing track, “alive”, the cycle starts over and leaves the listener (and myself) at with a broader perspective. I know this sounds super ethereal, and I don’t really have better words to describe it. Ultimately I hope that the EP can be some sort of soundtrack to my listeners’ own journey, that accompanies their growth and their own revelations. I hope it will be a warm, welcoming listening experience full of love and light. That’s the space I really want to create for my fans, and I can’t wait to see how people will perceive the record once they hear the full thing!! Instagram Artist Website