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Chris Baynes is known for his talents as an eclectic rapper/singer-songwriter from Broward County, FL. He began taking his pastime seriously in high school where he was inspired by the likes of Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Childish Gambino. With his pen to the paper and a passion for letting the world hear his musical talents, Chris Baynes has us hanging onto the edge of our seats with “All The Way Live.” The intriguing foundation is focused on a realm that is both vibrant and dark with how it’s portrayed. Incorporating jungle sounds that widen the sonic integrity of the instrumentation, the central positioning of the percussion hits have us feeling like this piece fills out the speakers in a major way. Chris Baynes tackles his lyricism with poise in his vocalization, and certainty in the tone he emanates. Through textured layers that sway us in between the impeccably timed verses, and the mesmerizing nature of the chorus, it’s easy to get lost in “All The Way Live,” as you attach yourself to the rhythmic voyage present. What we love the most about this masterpiece has to be the fact that Chris Baynes sounds like he was meant to be on this record. It’s unique to his styling and has an imprint of his artistry all over it. If you want to turn up the volume and get carried off in an atmosphere fueled by glowing energy, we know that “All The Way Live,” is the track you need on repeat. Hello Chris Baynes and welcome to BuzzMusic. We love the way that “All The Way Live,” embodies such an organic feel while remaining completely polished. What was it like working with Dr. Scoops in order to fulfill your vision? Really dope and natural really proud of how that record came out and we def have more coming out together in the real near future! Could you please take us into the meaning of this record? What are you hoping that your audience takes away from it? All The Way Live is a popular saying from an old song that got really popular from an old party song that I used to hear all the time when I first moved down to South Florida so I kinda just wanted to bring that same type of feel and energy and update it as my own interpretation Initially being inspired by artists like Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Childish Gambino, do you find that at this point in your career your influences remain the same, or have they expanded? Yes, for sure but def has expanded as well because I feel as an artist one of the most important things is to keep your ear current and be aware of the musical climate you're in so that it can be applied in your records. Some newer artists I def bump heavy would be Future, Fiveo Foreign, Morray, Amine, J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, NBA Youngboy, DaBaby just to name a few and I feel I'm def hella inspired and try to incorporate a lot of the elements I see make them successful as well. What has been the proudest moment of your artistic journey this far? Really enjoy the most amount of people ever in my career consistently enjoying and listening to my music on a daily basis and even taking time to comment telling me how much or find me on social media just to do so. What would you like new listeners to know about you and your music? I would like all fans to know that it is ever-evolving and growing as I am myself but no matter what at the end of the day it will always be authentic and always be me cus I refuse to cap in my raps. Instagram Facebook

From London to Rome and finally Los Angeles, the singer-songwriter and pop-rock artist Chase Bell releases his sweet acoustic single, "Live Easy." Influenced by his jazz-singing and performer mother, Chase Bell felt inspired to create music at a young age with help from the sounds of jazz and blues. Having accumulated over 10.3k followers on Twitter and 72k views on YouTube, it's without a doubt that Chase Bell will soon be a household name. Recently releasing his sweet-sounding single, "Live Easy," listeners can fully experience Chase Bell's unique rhythm and soulful stylings. While he expands on living in the moment and wishing we could all lighten the load of life, Chase Bell grooves his way through the single with boundless heart and soul. Diving into the single, "Live Easy," the song opens with Chase Bell's chilling vocal stylings and his tender acoustic guitar. While we move further through the warm acoustic song, Chase Bell enlightens us on how it's not incredibly difficult to live easy and release your woes from life's trials and tribulations. As he continues grooving through the soulful single, Chase Bell drenches us in picturesque lyricism that takes us to the beach, up to the galaxies, and into the sunset as we take a step back from our internal struggles. As Chase Bell leads us towards the outro, he reminds us to take time to smell the roses with help from his sweet vocal melodies and tender acoustic guitar. Don't forget that's it's not difficult to "Live Easy," and allow Chase Bell to remind you to savor life's peaks. Find "Live Easy" on all digital streaming platforms. Hello Chase Bell and welcome to BuzzMusic. We love the lighthearted and spirited approach you've taken with your recent single, "Live Easy." What inspired you to write a song that encourages listeners to lighten their load and "Live Easy?" I finished the writing process of this song before March 2020. The city of LA was very different at that time, very open and there were many avenues to meet people and also many distractions. I needed to allow myself to let go, relax, and enjoy life a little and if I didn't write a song about it I wouldn't have been able to. Why did you want to keep the instrumentals within "Live Easy" so minimal and tender? Why did you want it to be a soulful acoustic piece? The instrumentation of the song "Live Easy" starts out very minimalistic with voice and guitar because that's how I was writing every day in that time period of time, it felt right to keep it that way. The song develops into a groove and then a head-nodding chorus with cool keyboards and rhythmic aspects which lets you get into the mood of 'living easy' but the song was written on guitar and that soul I wanted to keep. What was your songwriting process like for "Live Easy?" Did you face any challenges along the way, or was it easy for you to transmute your thoughts into lyrics? I wrote "Live Easy" with a writing partner of mine named Brad K. Mckearin. The only line that didn't immediately sync up with both of us was the line, "Feel the vibe of the Pleiades." Brad questioned it, wanting a lyric a little more 'earthy' but once I explained what it meant he went with it; there are good vibrations happening that we aren't even aware of that maybe are even coming from far away and maybe we can tune into that and just enjoy life for no reason. What did you want your audience to feel after listening to "Live Easy?" What did you want them to take away from the single? If people walk away feeling a little happier then I have done a great job. I wanted to have a song that was feel good and cheerful without being cheesy and that acknowledges some of the inherent troubles of life and also the ease of living it when you can go with the flow. What's your favorite release of this year, from an independent artist you admire? Not sure if Mike Taylor is independent anymore but his song "Invincible" is pretty dope, has some great feeling lyrics that everyone can relate to and was co-produced by my good friend Koil who I also had worked on "Live Easy." Instagram Facebook

What do you call the fusion of contemporary R&B with thoughtful and inspirative lyricism? We believe that the mix goes by Ngige Gordon, known artistically as Gordon. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Gordon is determined to make an impact within the modern-day R&B music industry. He approaches the goal with tenacity, and the product often results in experiences filled with depth and emotionality. Gordon's latest release, "Things You Do," was a project with pure intention, an open space for Gordon to express himself fully. Delving deeper into "Things You Do", the slow and sensual track was put together almost tactfully. That addictive, feel-good environment thrives throughout the track, and the underlying beat is felt in listeners' hearts, creating a memorable experience. The lyricism is just as sensual as the melody, as Gordon focuses on using the descriptive elements of lust and attraction to tell his story. Listeners are thus taken into the intimate world of Gordon, a world that sends listeners into hypnosis with his front-forward way of delivering his emotion. You will find the production, lyrical and vocal elements of "Things You Do" were arranged with grace, leading to such incredible vibes that are easily felt amongst any keen listener. Find out what all the buzz is about and listen to Gordon's "Things You Do", available on streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic Gordon! Your release of "Things You Do" was atmospheric. This song really stood out with its irresistible melody and provoking lyrics. What was the drive behind "Things You Do?" The drive behind things you do was to make a taste full sexy/late-night vibe type of song. I’m really into 90s r&b I grow up listening to that. I’m a huge fan of Jodeci, Genuine, and D'Angelo, the list goes on. What all these guys were known for was their sexy r&b music . I’ve been really into those types of vibes lately. I feel like every great r&b artist has at least one classic 'sexy' song and I hope things you do can be mine As an artist who strives to connect and express himself to the fullest extent, do you feel you had done all you could to authentically deliver yourself in "Things You Do?" Yeah, I do feel like I expressed myself to the fullest extent in things you do. I feel like I’m showing a side to my music that people haven’t really seen before a more sexy side to Gordon. Most of my music prior to this release was all heartbreak songs because at that time in my life I was in my feelings. Now, I really enjoy making late-night sexy vibes I make music that feels the most natural, and right now this just the vibe I’m on. Do you feel that your music blends into the music scene around you in Toronto, Canada? I definitely believe my music blends with the r&b scene in Toronto. We have a lot of talent in my city. Some of the best r&b artists come from Toronto, and I feel like Toronto adds our own swagger to r&b music. That’s what makes us different. Do you believe that your single "Things You Do" will naturally integrate into the music scene around you? Yeah, I believe the things you do will integrate into the music scene. I believe I make good music that the people who listen to my songs think my music is good. One thing I always tell myself is that good music doesn’t go unrecognized and eventually, some will see and like it. You just have to put it out there for people to see. Where do you see yourself and your music taking off next? My main goal this year is to get more exposure. I believe I have a sound that people like, and I believe I have the talent. I just have to get my music out there and find people that would vibe with my type of music. I’m enjoying this journey and I can’t wait to see where my music takes me this year. Instagram

Brooklyn’s own singer-songwriter If discovered her affinity for music at the tender age of 6. Songwriting since 2016, the now 21-year-old has unearthed a sound that fuses the rhythms of hip-hop and R&B with the warm vocals of Pop in a faultless effort. With influences from the likes of Frank Ocean, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, and many others, If’s musical width vows to transmute feelings repressed into a voice amplified. Wrapped up in the warmth that is radiated by the therapeutic waves of her latest single, “Be,” If has us easing into the musicality that’s existent in a way that has us sinking into our seats. Through a lounge-like structure that is chalked full of poetic rhythm, the brilliant amalgamation of the delicate and prominent tenors weaved into “Be,” catches our attention with its organic nature. There’s dazzling ease in the cordial guitar strums that greet the laidback tempo of the tightly knit percussion patterns on display. As soon as If touches down with her soothing vocal performance, we’re introduced to a unique blend of emcee-like verses that are showcased in a melodic capsule of realism. The intricately crafted lyrics are brought to you with an impeccable use of space that allows the impact of each word to infiltrate your thoughts in a burgeoning fashion. There’s something so grippingly raw about lyrical motifs like, ‘I can be headstrong. I can evoke fear,’ cascading through this empowering record. Dousing us in the relevancy that is further propelled by If's voicing her mind’s inner workings, we get a striking sense of herself within this composition. Transforming the sonic exploration of “Be,” into a journey we can relate to, we’ll happily indulge ourselves in everything If. A huge congratulations on the release of your authentically forward single, “Be.” With such intimate subject matter addressed in the realm of self-reflection, was there a particular moment or story that inspired you to create this song? This song was actually inspired by a collection of crises that piled up between 2018-2019. I put them on the back burner to deal with whenever the time came— knowing that with my work and other responsibilities the time never would, but quarantine happened and I found myself with nowhere to run from myself. I had to sit with my problems for months and work out a solution, and eventually, I understood that sure I had been wronged... badly wronged, but also I messed up on my end as well. I reached the pinnacle of this catharsis in this song. this song is what became when my complications coalesced. Was everyone involved in the creation process able to bring your vision to life exactly how you saw fit? With your vulnerability on display like this, did you find it easier or more difficult to let others into this piece? Absolutely! I have a very abstract approach to almost everything I do, so at first, it was just me and the beat. the producer gave me a mellow space to kind of just unpack a lot of my shadow— which is crazy because it was almost in a sense what I do with my check-ins with the homies: we link, we set a mellow safe space, divulge, and deal with whatever has been bothering us, and that’s what eeryskies, the producer, offered me. after that, I took it to my sister then the engineer, and together they just went off. I’m fairly comfortable allowing people into my feelings when I trust them and I trust my whole circle with my life & my music is my life. How do you allow your musical influences to speak into the music you create? What are some non-musical influences that inspire your creation? I like to listen to artists that give full transparency and a little bit of angst, but a potent message. I try to channel that energy into my pen. most of my nonmusical influences are in the literature, film, and fashion world because those are other creative outlets. Ye, Scorsese, Shakespeare, Vivienne Westwood, Johnny Depp, and many many more In terms of emotions surfacing, and the message instilled within, what are you hoping that your audience takes away from “Be?” I hope and I pray that if anything they take away accountability, acceptance, and forgiveness of themselves and others. we’re all the villains in someone’s story— what’s important is we learn to honor, respect, and love ourselves and other people and if we make mistakes, which we all do, we allow space for forgiveness and compassion. What's next for you? To love and be loved. to create and share myself with the world. to continue to do what I love, expand in my passions, and see the world while doing it. Instagram

The Belfast Cowboys are here to represent their latest single release, "Looking for the Northern Lights." As a whopping nine-piece band, The Belfast Cowboys hail from Minneapolis, and their music hones into the effective mix of Blues, Rock, and Soul. As a collective, the band consists of Dan Kowalke on guitar and backing vocals, Joe Baumgart (bass), Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums, backing vocals), Joe Loskota (keyboards, backing vocals), Paul Gronert (sax), Matt Hanzelka (trombone), Tim Martin (trumpet), Vic Volare (sax, flute) and Terry Walsh (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica). Now, say that all in one breath. The members contributing to the overall sound of The Belfast Cowboys is what makes their sound elaborate, effective, and varied, and it's also what makes "Looking for the Nothern Lights," as amplified as it is. The song has a very mellow introduction, primarily instrumental, notably consisting of soft strumming guitar rhythms that create a serene atmosphere. Amicable vocalism soon fills the air, and the narrative of the song begins with grace. Midway through "Looking for Northern Lights," a saxophone solo takes control, which brings completely disparate energy to the table. The song begins on a sweet note, yet the saxophone intertwines a more deeply sensual affection to light. The flourishing instrumentals are the pride and joy of "Looking for Northern Lights", as they are what takes listeners on a thorough journey of transcending sound. Collectively, The Belfast Cowboys unleash vocal and instrumental harmonies in "Looking for Northern Lights" that draw listeners in, keeping them transfixed beyond ruination. Welcome, The Belfast Cowboys. How exciting is it that your latest release, "Looking for the Northern Lights" is now available on streaming platforms? How does it make the band feel knowing that the track is finished and released in its entirety? It’s very exciting that this song - and the whole new album “This Magic Night” - are available to stream worldwide! As the title implies, the album was recorded in one night, live in the studio, right after the Minneapolis music venues were locked down. We also live-streamed the night to our fans who suddenly found themselves stuck at home instead of attending our St Patrick’s Day show. We spent the rest of the lockdown mixing over forty songs, then agonizing over which ones to release. "Looking for the Northern Lights” was first released on our album “The Upside to the Downslide” and soon became a crowd favorite. How do The Belfast Cowboys work together with so many creative minds in the mix? How was the construction of "Looking for the Northern Lights?" "Looking for the Northern Lights” initially started as an improvisation at Sparta Sound studios in northern Minnesota. We improvised over thirty songs in one weekend. Some were hilarious flops, but a few - especially this one - was like catching lightning in a bottle. Everyone who was there when it began got a co-writing credit. I rewrote some of the lyrics and musically we honed it a bit before it was released. What were some growing experiences that the band had following the release of "Looking for the Northern Lights?" The pandemic caused every band some hardship, and we were no exception. Before that, we averaged over 120 live shows a year, but thankfully we were able to grow a bit during all that downtime. Personally, I figured that if I was going to advance I needed to take advantage of all the solitary time by strengthening my skills musically, specifically on piano. I took piano lessons as a teenager, but after I started playing guitar (and starting to work with our ace keyboardist, Joe Loskota) I let my piano playing slide. During the lockdown, I continued live streaming every Tuesday night from my apartment and found it necessary to be able to switch back and forth from guitar to piano. Happily, we’ve been able to continue that Tuesday live stream since May 2021 at our weekly shows at the Driftwood Char Bar in Minneapolis. You can find us at 7 PM Central time on Facebook Live every Tuesday, free of charge. The archive of all the Tuesday streams is also on our YouTube channel. What direction will The Belfast Cowboys go in now that your latest single is out? We started as a Van Morrison cover band, and in recent years we’ve been broadening our horizons a bit. We can always rely on Van’s vast catalog of gems, but I think we’ll be writing a lot more songs and covering a wider variety of artists. What's next for you? We have more new music ready to be recorded, so I’d like to get another album out there in 2022. Until then we’ll be playing in and around Minnesota, and who knows where else! Instagram Facebook

Jonny Jontay reigns supreme as a talented artist specializing in Hip-hop and rap music. Focusing on his craft, Jonny Jontay has made a name for himself as a skilled and versatile industry professional, with many different flows and an indispensable passion for what he is capable of. The surefire solution for all rap enthusiasts, he has made it his life’s purpose to make the best rap music to uplift those whose lives would be enriched by it. His strong creative and performance skills make him a keen advocate for his listeners, proactively seeking out new ways to enhance his services and continually attain excellence, with listener satisfaction the ultimate objective. Returning with a simmering new release, Jonny Jontay brings forth the enticingly witty single “Akuna Matata My Chick.” With ease-infused instrumentation that rumbles a tropical sense of jungle life, there’s a delicate essence that hails from the musical structure. Transporting you to a place where you can mentally envision life-like images to reinforce the laidback verses served up by Jonny Jontay, this record serves as one that you can immerse yourself deep within. Jonny Jontay has a comforting tone in the way he approaches his lyrical dexterity. Chalked full of an unmatched swagger, the effortless persona that he embodies has us latching onto the grace that’s conveyed. “Akuna Matata My Chick,” provides us with a lyricism that disperses crafty lyrics like, ‘2 big dogs that’s 1 big pit. Baby so bad can’t call her bit.’ Weaving us through the glossy rhythm that is implemented, we dare you to try and listen to this song without falling into the pulsating essence emitted. Fully absorbed in everything that this track offers to listeners, there’s no denying the continuously immersive styling of Jonny Jontay’s artistry. Taking us deeper into a spectrum of musical creations with each release, there’s a reason why he’s garnering the attention that he is. Hello Jonny Jontay, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on your latest new single, “Akuna Matata My Chick.” Where did you find the inspiration for such a witty title and concept? The title comes from the lion king movie. I basically wanted to show my appreciation for the movie. The concept is meant to tell women to have no worries I'm with you and I got you. With such a knack for wordplay, you serve up some extremely thought-induced bars. Where does your inspiration come from for the way you tackle your songwriting? My inspiration comes from many people from many different backgrounds and cultures. Compared to other songs heard in your music catalog, how does this track compare? It's my flow that evolved into a higher thought level. What are you hoping that your audience takes away from the themes and overall vibe of this song? I hope they take that vibe is not complete without another half. What would you like new listeners to know about you and your music? I am very open-minded when I come up with my songs and usually love to support others in their music career. Instagram

The Nashville-based heavy-hitting rock band The Hungry & Dangerous make their big debut with a sweltering self-titled single, "The Hungry & Dangerous." Comprised of frontman/guitarist Jordan Taylor Moed, drummer Matt Lewis, and bassist Dan Morin, The Hungry & Dangerous are quickly marking their territory as a force to be reckoned with. With various radio interviews, followed by a management deal, it's without a doubt that you'll be hearing much more of The Hungry & Dangerous as we move through 2021. Now releasing their vibrant and hard-hitting debut single, "The Hungry & Dangerous," the band brings us all the energy and might we need nowadays. As Jordan Taylor Moed punches our speakers with his vigorous and powerful vocal portrayal, Matt Lewis and Dan Morin are there to back him up the entire way while soaking the song's atmosphere in strength and stamina. Diving into the single, "The Hungry & Dangerous," the track opens with Jordan Taylor Moed's scorching hot electric guitar that wails and beams with all its might. As Matt Lewis begins pounding our speakers with his tight drum arrangements and overall rhythm, Dan Morin makes his plucky debut and pours a boundless groove through our speakers by way of his sweet bass licks. Listening to Jordan Taylor Moed's lyricism, he depicts rather intense and striking scenes while describing what their band is all about through lyrics like, "We're angels playing demons, vagabonds through the seasons, we're the lethal and vigorous, The Hungry & Dangerous." As the song comes to a close, we're more than impressed with The Hungry & Dangerous' ability to captivate any listener with their fiery sonics and blazing instrumentals. Don't miss out on the stimulating experience of The Hungry & Dangerous' debut single, "The Hungry & Dangerous," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, The Hungry & Dangerous. Congratulations on the release of your punchy debut single, "The Hungry & Dangerous." What inspired you to create and release this powerful self-titled single? The Hungry and Dangerous started out as a solo single that somehow led to this beautiful project coming to be. When we announced the single in April of 2021, all of us started getting messages from fans, friends, family, etc. about how excited they were to hear the new band. So instead of us saying "Oh no it's another JTM solo single", we all got together and started discussing the idea of this becoming a band. That's when we decided we were going to move forward as The Hungry & Dangerous. The song itself is an anthem for anyone who is pursuing their dreams and or anyone who feels that there's more to life than their current situation. It's crazy because that's how we all can together as a group, the pursuit of wanting more out of life. What was your band's creative process like when crafting the powerful instrumentals for "The Hungry & Dangerous?" How did you divide the instrumental arrangements amongst your members? So the guitars came first before anything else, I myself had been working on this song since 2015. It wasn't until the pandemic hit and when I had approached my good friend and mixing engineer Tristan Roberts about recording and releasing new material that I had unearthed the original demo of this song. I always said with this track, that the song had to meet the power of the lyrics and when I brought the song to the guys, Matt, our drummer, instantly dove into the song, and we made sure that those drums hit hard. I think if it wasn't for Matt and Tristan's excellent ear for mixing punchy tunes, Idk if the song would have hit as hard as it did. One thing I always really liked about this song is that it really allowed me to show my roots in glam metal and 80s rock music. Over the years, I haven't had many chances to do this and when we get to do songs like this, It really gets the younger kid inside of me excited! Who wrote the lyricism for "The Hungry & Dangerous?" What did you want your audience to take away from your descriptive lyricism? The original draft of lyrics for The Hungry & Dangerous was written while I was a student at Full Sail University back in 2016, at the time the song was called "Angels Playing Demons". I ended up re-writing this song 3 or 4 times because I felt the lyrics never matched what the music was presenting. It wasn't until 2020 during the pandemic when we had unearthed the original demo of the song, that I decided to re-write them one more time. The Hungry & Dangerous idea came from personal experience, being a guy working full time in the music industry during the pandemic and knowing/believing that the hard work I was putting in would eventually pay off down the line. Basically the thought of having blind faith, and no false hope. What should we expect from your forthcoming debut album in early 2022? Should we expect a particular concept or theme from this project? What everyone should expect from this debut record is simple, authentic, original rock n roll. As a band, we all grew up and were inspired by the rock n roll icons of yesteryear, so we wanna continue on the work of there's while paving our own path. This record is all over the place musically, and that's why I feel it's such a fun album. There's not so much a concept with this album as there is a statement of who we are and what you can expect from us. Rock n Roll has become a very vague term in the last 10 to 15 years, and we feel it's our duty to carry on the torch and to bring the Rock back to Rock N Roll. I seriously doubt Elvis would be doing TikTok's or a young Motley Crue would be obsessed with doing Instagram live, let's mute the distractions and get back to what made music great back in the day, and that's writing and producing tremendous music. What's next for you? We are currently in the late stages of mixing and mastering our debut album with the hopes of having the album released by early 2022. Having said that, we do have another single coming this fall and it'll be our first release with Diotima Records, so we're very excited to be working with them on this record. As well as all of the new music, we are planning some live shows for 2021, and potentially some touring to follow the album release in 2022, given if the current situations stay as they are with the pandemic. But stay tuned to our socials, big things are expected to get announced very, VERY, soon. Instagram

From Trinidad/Tobago to Los Angeles, the up-and-coming pop artist and singer-songwriter Alexa Abraxas releases an empowering and inspirational debut single, "Like You." Moving to Los Angeles and delving into a career in music seemed like a dream far out of reach for the young model and singer-songwriter. After honing her craft in the city of angels for the past few years, Alexa Abraxas received various opportunities to work alongside knowledgeable industry veterans, which prepared her solo career for takeoff. Recently releasing her romantic and empowering single, "Like You," listeners can introduce themselves to the uplifting sounds of Alexa Abraxas through her passionate lyricism and exhilarating sonic arrangements. This song is the perfect anthem for summer, as it leaves us moving and grooving throughout the entire listening experience. Starting our venture into the single, "Like You," we're met with a warm percussion beat and melodic synth arrangements. As warm snaps appear alongside Alexa Abraxas's bright vocal portrayal, she instantly delves into her passionate lyricism of feeling the time pass by so much quicker when she's by someone's side. As she compares her lover to paradise, Alexa Abraxas leads us towards the exhilarating beat drop. We can't get enough of the warm summer feel within this energetic single, as it perfectly blurs the lines between contemporary pop and warm electronic music. As Alexa Abraxas continues showcasing her brilliant and dynamic vocal range, she melts our speakers with words that make our hearts skip a beat. Don't forget to add Alexa Abraxas's debut single, "Like You," to your summer playlist, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Hello Alexa Abraxas, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on the release of your debut single, "Like You." Why did you want this single to be your debut and lead the way of your solo music career? Thank you so much! As an artist, I create music from my heart and feelings. When I wrote “Like you” at the time I was currently so in love with someone who meant so much to me, so I wanted to express that with my craft. What inspired the passionate lyrical theme within "Like You?” Was there a particular moment that sparked your inspiration for this single? I feel like I’ve been focused on my career for some time, this song is based on a past relationship that seemed so perfect and felt like everything a woman could want in a man. There was a moment where he was such a gentleman when he unbuckle my shoes and held them for me while we walked on the beach and I thought to myself I want a man “Like You”. Did you work with any producers when crafting the warm electro-pop sonics for "Like You?” What sort of atmosphere did you want the sonics to deliver? I enjoyed Rebel Beats because it’s fun, fresh, and upbeat! I have enjoyed working with Adrian Jauregui a creditable Indie Singer-Songwriter on the development and guidance of the song. I want my listeners to get into their feelings and embrace who they are while listening to “Like you”. I want them to feel a sense of love and euphoria. What should we expect from your future releases? Do you plan to continue this passionate, upbeat, and energetic sound? Well, that’s tough! Being an artist, I write and express myself and my current emotions. Yes, there will be more upbeat and energetic pop songs, but I can say right now the next single will be a little different as it’s going to be a country-pop single! I have always loved the country and with recent experience, I wrote a song that will reflect my heartache, broken heart but the strength and growth from it. I’m excited to continue to create and express myself through music. Instagram

From Temecula, California, the uplifting pop/rock artist, musician, and singer-songwriter Retro Color releases a hearty music video for his latest anthemic single, "The Story of Us." Striving to promote self-love, confidence, and acceptance within his fanbase, Retro Color creates punchy pop/rock/punk tunes to get anyone out of their seat and chanting his honest lyricism. Inspired by Green Day and Fall Out Boy, listeners can easily sing along with Retro Color's melodies and get down with his energetic beats, all of which captivate any listener. Expanding on his recent release, "The Story of Us," Retro Color offers a brilliant and lively music video for viewers to put a face to a name and introduce themselves to Retro Color's many ways. As he brings all the energy and stamina we can find in modern pop-rock/punk, Retro Color leaves us basking in the video's heart and vibrance from beginning to end. Hitting play on the video for "The Story of Us," the scene opens with a few different shots of Retro Color pondering his relationship while looking out on California's horizon and sitting alone in a black-painted room. As he begins pouring his heart out through lyrics like "I woke up to a phone call saying that you don't need me, now I'm one of your exes," the music video begins to pick up in energy. As Retro Color storms his way down a suburban side street with nothing but his electric guitar, he truly sets an exhilarating and lively feel to the overall experience. Not to mention shots of Retro Color scream-singing into a sunflower; viewers can witness the immense heart, passion, and charisma that Retro Color has to offer. Scream your little heart out with help from Retro Color's latest music video for "The Story of Us," now available on YouTube. Hello Retro Color, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We're incredibly impressed with the overall performance you've offered within your latest music video for "The Story of Us." When did you begin creating ideas and concepts for the music video? Ideas for the music video came probably about 2 months ago when the song was written. This song was a unique one where the song release came very quickly after the song was finished and we needed a music video idea ASAP. What inspired the contrasting scenes of you in a dark-painted room and exploring the suburban streets of California within the video for "The Story of Us?" The idea behind the video is that there is this guy who has been broken up with and having a hard time dealing with the situation. We figured having it all based on suburban backdrops would make the most sense; hence the dark-painted room being the living room and then walking outside the neighborhood street. Did you team up with any directors or videographers to help bring your visuals to life for the music video "The Story of Us?" This video was completely produced by my team and me. We ended up filming everything on our own as well (which I think was the biggest obstacle that we needed to overcome because none of us are proper videographers). When creating the single itself, "The Story of Us," did you have any artistic influences in mind? Was there a particular sound or feeling you were going for? This song was originally written by my friend Zach and me. We were sitting down in our apartment and wrote the chorus, thinking that it would be a Zack Decay song (his original music). The song was not ever finished, it was just a lone chorus idea, and we came to an agreement that it sounded more RC than ZD. After all of this had been discussed, I ended up finishing the song with a more pop-punk/summer anthem-type sounding song. If I had to pick inspirations for this song, I’d say a lot of it has to do with the new revival of pop-punk artists coming to the scene. What's your favorite release of this year, from an independent artist? I have so many favorite releases! But if I could narrow it down, I have been digging new Yungblud, Greta Van Fleet, and I’ve been jamming to Badflower (which I believe their only album was released in 2019 or something). Instagram

BuzzMusic introduces Alt/Techno band Moonpop, who come in absolute style and flair. Collectively, Moonpop works to create artistic pieces that truly revel in inspiration. One of their latest 2021 single releases “Crushed," hits the mark on versatility and does so in a skillful way. Explosive melodies erupt upon listening to “Crushed." Listeners are introduced to a rush of electric guitar riffs and techno-style synths. With a long instrumental introduction, we're granted the opportunity to sit back and truly harmonize with the track. “Crushed" has simplistic lyricism skillfully presented, adding alternative energy which is compelling in its own way. With the variety of synths, Moonpop integrates into “Crushed," there’s such a garnered attraction and it works to fixate the listener throughout the entirety of the song. With one minute left of the track, an electric guitar solo erupts, which in itself was stunning, elaborate, and cleverly done. “Crushed” definitely isn’t a song to miss out on, as its originality alone is reason enough to allow Moonpop’s soundscape to fill your listening ears and join your playlists. Hello Moonpop and welcome to BuzzMusic. With your recent single release, “Crushed”, came an extraordinarily blended sound. What inspired the melody and production of the song? Thank you! Honestly, the guitar riff came to me one day while messing around with a bunch of guitar pedals. It sounded like some sort of sunny psychedelic surf song to me and thought it would be cool to add a lot of spacey synths and effects to expand on that. My goal for producing music is mainly to shock the audience that hears it, whether they love it or hate it. I believe art has to shock. Diving more into the lyricism of “Crushed," can you explain what drove the chosen lyrics and what you strived for your listeners to take away from the song? I just wanted to express the thoughts that go through a really pensive person's mind when being ignored by someone or something they have a huge crush on. I knew it was a little cliché as the subject of a song so I decided to go with something kind of vague and more open to interpretation rather than just feeding the audience the direct idea of the song. Were there any subtle genre elements integrated into “Crushed” that Moonpop was hoping would be detected amongst listeners? Probably the surf rock elements. I tried to make it as clear as possible with the drumbeat but I think with the synths and other effects I added it might get pushed on the back burner a bit. Also, it's a bit of a dying art so that doesnt help a bunch either. Going forward with Moonpop’s creative process, are there any aspects of your sound that will be diversified even further than it is now? Yeah, I don't like being stuck in a box. Even though I do love retro genres as well as lead guitars with heavy borderline shoegaze effects, I do like the idea of experimenting with contemporary genres such as rap or really sugary pop. In simplest terms, I want to keep my guitar-heavy sound while being a multi-genre artist. What's your favorite release of this year, from an independent artist you admire? I'd have to say Cigerette by Zane Penny. It was his debut track and he and his team really knocked it out of the park. Been stuck in my head for months. Instagram