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The Los Angeles-based alternative-rock band Hurricane Sugar declares the release of a forthcoming EP through the project's scorching hot lead single, "The Grind." Creating music filtered through a vintage lens, Hurricane Sugar prides themself on their high energy and guitar-driven sound. Taking inspiration from 60s psych artists, 70s rock bands, 90s grunge, and 00s desert rock, it's safe to say that Hurricane Sugar leaves any listener on their toes. Gearing up to release their forthcoming EP, Hurricane Sugar recently dropped the project's lead single, "The Grind." When lead vocalist Alex Chamis touched on the single, he mentioned that it's rooted in Greek mythology. "In the Greek myth of Sisyphus, the titular character pushes a boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back to the bottom again and again. He rails against his eternal task at first but ultimately becomes complacent to it." Listening to "The Grind," the track opens with a blazing instrumental intro through fiery rhythm guitar, a wailing lead guitar, a punchy bassline, and invigorating drum breaks. As lead vocalist Alex Chamis enters the track with his raspy and powerful vocals, he sets the song's gripping and heavy tone that leaves any listener banging their heads. As Chamis continues his vocal venture with immense might and strength, he brings us into the theme of grinding through our days while encouraging us to find ways to break free from dreadful cycles, or else we'll end up at the bottom of the hill alongside Sisyphus. We're more than impressed with the instrumental dexterity and heart that Hurrican Sugar has poured into their single, "The Grind," and we're sure it will leave you in need of more hearty tracks like this. Find "The Grind" on all digital streaming platforms. What a thorough and intense listening experience you've provided with your recent single, "The Grind." What inspired your group to release a song surrounding breaking free from our grind? In my songwriting process, music always comes first. So as we created the music, I started asking myself what kind of vibe the song was giving off. The instrumentation has this very driving, industrial feel to it that just keeps pumping along. It sort of reminded me of a machine, and I think we all feel like we're working machines at one time or another. I tried to use phrases like "program in your mind" and "you turn the wheel, good little cog" to emphasize that message. What was your band's creative process like when formulating the instrumentation for "The Grind?" How did you go about finding the right groove and sonic atmosphere? The song began, as many do, with a kernel. The main riff came first and we sort of built outwardly from there. We wanted to keep the verses very sparse instrumentally to leave room for a vocal melody. In the first half of the verses, everyone is sort of hitting on the same beat and creating this pulse, but then in the second half everybody spreads out and the rhythmic quality becomes much more diverse. In contrast to the verses, the choruses have a very open and washy feel. It was important for us to give the listener a break from the more aggressive stabbing nature of the verses and move into something airier. I tried to mimic this shift in the music in the lyrics. There is a perspective shift here. The song goes from being sung from the point of view of a spectator who is commenting to the listener about their life, to being sung from the perspective of the "employer" down to the "employee" in a very tongue-in-cheek kind of way. Do you normally create music with such meaningful themes and concepts similar to your single, "The Grind?" Do you always leave the listener reflecting on their own lives? I think music is about connecting with others and feeling like they share a similar set of circumstances or experiences. In my approach to lyric writing, I start from a very inward place. I personally have my own daily grind, for example. But then, rather than making it about my own struggle, I try to turn those thoughts and feelings outward to connect with the audience. I think about how others may feel the same way and create a sense of relatability. My hope for the listener isn't that they feel I'm calling them out for this very negative thing. But rather, that I'm attempting to inspire them to be introspective and make changes in their life for the better. Should we expect to hear "The Grind" on your forthcoming EP? Do you have a name for the project yet? What should we expect from the EP? Yes! The Grind will be the first of four tracks on our upcoming, self-titled EP Hurricane Sugar. We will be releasing two more singles in the coming months, followed by the EP and fourth song in late September. We also have music videos to accompany each of the four songs, so stay tuned for those. We have a great video for The Grind that will be dropping sometime very soon. Musically, we tried to make sure that the four songs on the EP cover lots of ground sonically and lyrically, so there are tons more to dig into! Thank you so much for talking with me today, it's been a pleasure. Instagram Facebook

From North London, the producer, performer, and sound artist S.A.A.R.A gets us grooving on the dancefloor with her latest vibrant single and accompanying music video, "Forest." Beginning her career as a bass player, S.A.A.R.A weaves her captivating basslines around profound beats, synth hooks, and woodwind riffs. Not to mention her distinctive and mesmerizing vocals, S.A.A.R.A's music offers a nod to genres like disco, funk, electronic, and afrobeat. Soaking us in her orchestral funk sound with her latest single, "Forest," listeners can introduce themselves to the versatile stylings of S.A.A.R.A by way of this heated banger. As she pours a blistering upbeat groove through our speakers, S.A.A.R.A makes the experience all the more memorable through her conceptual and surreal music video that traps listeners between the realms of reality and a dream. Jumping into "Forest," the track opens with a quick drum arrangement that gets our toes tapping instantly. As broad and booming sub-bass crashes through our speakers alongside a haunting saxophone and a fluid flute, S.A.A.R.A makes her way in and adds this nostalgic aspect to the song, taking us back to the 90s/00s electronic music scene. S.A.A.R.A makes the listening experience incredibly savory as she haunts our speakers in various undertones that pay tribute to the many genres that have influenced her vast sound. Peaking at the music video for "Forest," the scenes open with S.A.A.R.A and her significant other just after a falling out. As he flees their home and enters the lonesome forest, he somehow finds himself wandering London's empty alleys where he stumbles upon a shimmering S.A.A.R.A, fluidly moving her body to the beat while dressed in large sequins that glimmer in the spotlight. While in awe of her every move, S.A.A.R.A disappears and closes the video on an incredibly ethereal note. Get into the groove of S.A.A.R.A's latest dynamic single, "Forest," and find the song's music video on YouTube. Hello S.A.A.R.A, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We're head over heels for the energy and vibrance of your latest single, "Forest." When did you begin sparking ideas and laying down tracks for this single? How long was it in the making? Forest was the first track I completed for this project and the first song I had finished in a long old time. In a way it kinda found me as I had been in search of what my ‘voice’ and ‘sound’ would be; partly because I listen to such a broad range of music and, essentially, I wanted to make everything! All I knew is that I wanted people to dance! Forest began as a DNB-style beat and a really simple bass line that would evolve rhythmically throughout the track. At the time, back in 2016, I had just started an MA in Experimental Music and had become interested in exploring the line between what we consider reality and hyperreality, the IRL (in real life) vs the URL (online). After many weeks of just a bassline and I beat, I decided to get over my fear of singing and start mumbling into a microphone to see what would happen. Fortuitously, Forest was the result. What sort of lyrical theme or concept did you want to provide within the single "Forest?" Forest is about not being quite certain whether you are in a weird dream or a dystopian reality and trying to find something, anything, to confirm it either way – kinda fitting for these strange times. One of my favorite lines is “sometimes I look at you and I wonder if you’re on my TV, but I don’t think you’re real, I’ve seen you running through the forest” How does your music video for "Forest" enhance the song's lyrical concept? What sort of story did you want to tell through the music video? Visually, I wanted to capture the essence of the track, leaning into how layered the composition is and the theme of the song being about existing somewhere between a dream and reality and not being quite sure which is the place you should be. I wanted to create scenes that had a slight twist on reality, injecting a dream-like quality with elements of magic, mystery, and hyperreality. Colour, light and shade, projection, and optical illusion were all things I knew had to be included. I wanted the video to have a cinematic feel along the lines of film noir via Kubrick. Emily Seale Jones, the Director, did a phenomenal job of translating the track into film, working with the most amazing crew. Instagram Facebook

Singer/songwriter Jordan Carr is seasoned with an alternative edge. As an artist, Jordan Carr has been involved in many creative projects and dabbled into various genres of music. Being comfortable without structure, Jordan Carr is all about adaptability and wanting to push himself to the fullest extent as an artist. He has recently released "Ronnie", a song that is about seizing the moment and living life to the fullest before one reaches a point they no longer can. Jordan Carr is able to provide a ton of inspiration with the track's narrative, and it ultimately makes for a sweet anecdote. Anticipation is immediately built within the introduction of "Ronnie". The robust melody captivates listening ears, and Jordan Carr's confident and peppy vocalism is able to maintain a strong sense of positivity throughout the song. A collection of instrumentals is added into "Ronnie" that gives the song an alternative and rustic style, yet the vocalism presents a more contemporary indie/rock sound. The combination ends up being quite smooth, which is what makes the song as cool-toned as it is. Ultimately, "Ronnie" had vigor, warmth, and pure excitement to it, making the track the perfect Alt/Rock single to add to your playlist. Welcome to BuzzMusic Jordan Carr! How do you feel about the release of "Ronnie?" Thanks for the time. This was the first song I wrote when I ventured out into the singer/songwriter world… it is on my first album (Reinventing the Dumbass) as an acoustic song and has been a staple in the live show for years… Most shows are now played with a live backing band (Jordan Carr and the Boys) and since this song has been the fan-favorite for years, we very, very slowly tracked what ended up being this full-band version of “Ronnie”. I feel great about how it turned out and I’m really stoked to play it live again. As a song that encompasses living in the moment, would you say that your own life is a depiction of the narrative presented in "Ronnie?" Absolutely. I wrote the song after a trip to Myrtle Beach where a few friends and I had vowed to party forever, but when we returned I seemed to be the only person holding on to that promise. I sort of starting turning into this version of me that was a great party companion but that was about it. I was becoming the character in the song. Choosing Rumpleminz as my go-to drink of choice didn’t make me any more pleasant to be around either. Would you say there were any underlying messages to "Ronnie" that listeners may not have picked up on? It’s essentially a song about not wanting to grow up and to keep the party going. I assume there’s a fair amount of people who have felt that way in some shape or form, but I know from experience that more often than not living that way only ends in loneliness and regret. But I think that’s all pretty easy to pick up on in the song. As an artist who has been involved in various different ventures, where do you see your music taking off from here? Any changes in future music from what listeners are receiving in "Ronnie?" When the pandemic hit, we had just finished recording the instrumentation for JC and the Boys’ new EP, “Rail Vodka”, which is finally done and set for an October release. “Ronnie” was recorded in a very similar vein. So, yes, the new EP will be quite similar in tone, but every record has had a different vibe or storyline surrounding it and I really like that. I used to think that you had to pick a genre for your band and stick with it, but over the course of the last decade I’ve realized I can do whatever I want whenever I want as long as I am happy with and proud of the end result, which is how I feel about this version of “Ronnie." What's your favorite release of this year, from an independent artist you admire? Well, I have listened to “Show Up” by Samia about 58 times in the last two weeks, so probably that. Something about it makes me nostalgic for times I have never had. I like that. Instagram Facebook

Continuously sweeping listeners off their feet with his versatile pop music, singer-songwriter Don Mai releases a sweet-sounding and inspirational single entitled "Better." Whether he's creating music on his guitar or piano, Don Mai promises to leave listeners with a sense of inner peace and clarity through each release. Inspired by acts like Juice Wrld, Lauv, Ed Sheeran, Jon Bellion, and Ryan Tedder, Don Mai is genuinely an act to keep your eye on. Now releasing his light-hearted and lively single, "Better," Don Mai explores lyricism that touches on moving past the darkest days and back into the light where we all belong. The song's instrumentation is incredibly exhilarating, as it beams and strikes us with bright electric guitars, a tender piano, and crisp drum breaks. Jumping into the single, "Better," the song opens with a bright electric guitar, delicate piano melodies, and tight drum arrangements that bring us into the heart of contemporary pop music. As Don Mai enters the song with his melodic and emotional vocal stylings, he begins to delve into lyrics that touch on feeling too restless and out of it to fall asleep at night. As the song continues to develop in sound and lyricism, Mai jumps into more of a light-hearted and easy-listening feel through words of encouragement, getting any listener out of their negative mindsets and into a brighter place. As the song closes, Don Mai leaves us in an incredibly heartfelt trance while preparing our ears for more feel-good tracks like this in the future. Remind yourself that it all gets "Better," with help from Don Mai's latest single, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Don Mai. We highly appreciate the realistic and relatable lyrical theme within your recent inspirational single, "Better." What compelled or inspired you to write such a genuine and emotional single like this? This is a song that comes purely from my personal experience. Like many other musicians, I wrote this song to let out my frustrations. I’m sure we’ve all had that one person that you do so much for and even through all your ups and downs you push through, but there just comes a point where you can’t keep pushing through anymore and it’s time to let go. If it’s meant to be it will be and if not, you’re no longer forcing what wasn’t and so things get better. Did you compose and produce your single, "Better?" Or did you work with any session musicians or producers during this process? I composed, produced, and recorded this single all in my lounge room at home. I like to say that I’m a jack of all trades but master of none. By mixing and mastering still has a long way to go through so I worked with my good friend Curtis Hatton from Studio truth to mix and master the track for me. He is a very talented producer who always adds the right spices to my tracks! How did you create the sonics for "Better" to amplify the song's lyrical theme? How do the song's instrumentation and production correlate to your lyricism? This is a very interesting question as I actually worked on the production and had the track produced first. I made this track during my online class with Ryan Teddar and really loved it. The vibe of the track suited the theme of how I was feeling at the time and everything glued together! As for how the instrumentation correlates with the lyricism, it’s all in the piano. The piano made the song sound a lot sadder than if I were to play the same part on an acoustic guitar. Was it challenging to sit down and write such emotional lyrics for "Better?" Or was it easy to open up and let your heart speak? I’m not a very expressive person when it comes to my emotions but when it comes to writing songs it just flows out naturally. I guess it’s because it feels like I’m just venting to myself and no one’s going to hear it but then I release the song and I’m past the point of how I felt so it doesn’t feel embarrassing or weird anymore. What is your mission statement as an artist? I am a singer/songwriter and producer who mainly focuses on pop but likes to fuse elements from others genres to create a unique mixture and turn it into my own sound. The purpose of my music is to show relatability and bring catchiness to my audience. To show that many of us go through the same thing or to remind my audience of a specific time where they have been through this same situation. As a musician, I love to evoke emotion within people while giving them a tune that is stuck in their heads. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you, Don? I am planning on releasing two more singles this year, hopefully, 3. I’m grinding and taking my time on improving my craft and learning as I go. I’m very experimental with my songs at the moment as I am producing in many different genres so you can expect my songs to sound different with each single, while still staying true to my pop sound. Instagram Facebook

The multi-artistic collective The Lady of the Tribes pays a loving tribute to "Good Friends" with their recent passionate single and accompanying music video. Formed in Stockholm by founder, composer, and artist Lyan Cahuac Hun, he created the collective to raise awareness of our role as humans in society. Comprised of various musicians, dancers, and makeup artists, The Lady of the Tribes creates soundscapes where harsh truths meet reality and interact with faith and fantasy. In memory of their friend Marcelo Nunez who tragically passed away, The Lady of the Tribes recently released a single and music video to celebrate his life entitled "Good Friends." The song offers a swinging pop/soul/jazz fusion while touching on meaningful, heartfelt, and nostalgic lyricism. Listening to the single, "Good Friends," the song opens with a warm piano melody accompanied by a groovy drum beat and an array of warm guitars that swing us into the jazzy atmosphere. As Lyan Cahuac Hun begins vocalizing his devotion towards his close friends, he brings us into an incredibly bright and chilling atmosphere through the song's invigorating sonics and his words that pay tribute to their sweet memories he'll cherish forever. Peaking at their music video for "Good Friends," the scenes go back and forth between Lyan Cahuac Hun serenading us on his piano to offering a lively performance abound graffiti-filled walls, evoking all sorts of nostalgic images within our minds. Not to mention the two female dancers that groove away to the song's jazzy feel; they offer an incredibly choreographed dance that emphasizes the importance of having "Good Friends." Remind yourself to hold your close friends near to your heart with The Lady of the Tribes' recent single, "Good Friends," and find the song's music video on YouTube. A grand welcome to BuzzMusic, The Lady of the Tribes, we highly appreciate the feel-good atmosphere you've delivered within your recent single, "Good Friends." What inspired you to create a song that honors our close friends? Lyan: I've been traveling all my life and moving from one place to another... I've lived in four different countries and I've always been lucky to find beautiful friends in all these places, I mean real friends, people that through the years remain there for you, people who are willing to travel to the other side of the world to spend a holiday with you, people who are always there to hold you in the hardest moments. "The good friends in the distance will be there". There is also a special and fascinating nostalgia about our childhood and teenage friends that follows us... this nostalgia intrigues me a lot... Could you expand on the members within your group and how you created the instrumental arrangements for "Good Friends?" What was the behind-the-scenes creative process like? Lyan: Due to the pandemic some of the band members are living in different countries so our regular line-up is a bit spread out right now... Our bass player Byron Cortes is right now with his family in Austria. Our guitarist Juan Bernal is in Colombia. Here in Sweden is Inaki Marconi, who is our producer, Marcelo (RIP) so we're looking for a drummer, Lars Åhlund as a guest artist on the saxophone and myself Lyan Cahuac Hun, piano, keyboards, lead vocalist, and producer. I did all the arrangements for Good Friends... It usually begins with me making pre-production in my own studio and then we do all the processes for the production with all the other musicians. At the same time, we were producing the song, I was already designing the whole idea for the video clip with the other team members Angelika Morey Strömberg (Choreographer and dancer) and Fredrik Gille (Cinematographer). Was it challenging to create a song like "Good Friends" that's in memory of a dear friend? Did you face any personal challenges when writing your lyricism? Good Friends was written when Marcelo was still alive... he was the drummer in the band, he recorded the drums for Good Friends in December 2020, two weeks after, he died in a tragic and unexpected way. Marcelo was a very close friend, and it was very difficult to continue with the recordings of Good Friends... I remember the first session for vocal recording. I could not do it because I would start crying in the middle of the session... Yes, to finish producing the song was very hard cause everything was so attached to him. Who were the two dancers featured in your music video for "Good Friends?" Did they create their choreography themselves? Our two dancers in the video are Angelika Morey Strömberg and Nellie Åkerström. Angelika created the whole choreography and the three of us together with Fredrik the cinematographer created all the ideas for the video from script to color palette! Angelika and Nellie are part of The Lady Of The Tribes collective and they will appear in the upcoming videos as well! One of the beautiful facts about working with Angelika and Nellie for Good Friends is that they are very very good friends... so, no acting!! hehe! Just press the red button and let them roll! Instagram Facebook

Tyler Short hails from New Jerusalem, PA, and is making tons of noise with his hit summer single, "This Is Me". As a country/pop artist, Tyler Short puts pride in releasing his truth to his listeners. Growing up, Tyler Short was always influenced to represent his most authentic self through music. Beginning his musical journey in the church choir, Tyler Short has since come long and far in developing himself artistically and now fuses playful sounds with lyricism full of depth. "This Is Me" immediately introduces a lush combination of guitar chords that easily set the tone right for the rest of the track. This is your pop-infused, heartfelt country single that's making a big impact for the summer. Tyler Short has a charismatic and warm voice that swiftly enters the soundscape, illuminating any listening ear. The perspective of Tyler Short gets unraveled throughout the song, and his sights are set on communicating his confidence. "This Is Me" is all about authenticity, and precisely how Tyler Short isn't about to give any of it up. Letting listeners know that you get what you get, Tyler Short isn't afraid to show his true self to anyone, and "This Is Me" inspires others to feel as comfortable in their own skin as he does. "This Is Me" has been released just in time to binge-listen through the summer and we can't wait to see what's next. Welcome to BuzzMusic Tyler Short, your recent single, "This Is Me," sheds light on your own perspective and personal confidence. Were you hoping to inspire your listeners with the tenacious morale you introduced into the song? Oh absolutely. Ain't nothing wrong with being yourself and letting others know you're good with who you are. What would you say was the main idea behind "This Is Me?" What takeaway message were you hoping each of your listeners received upon listening? The main idea was really just me reassuring myself that I’m good with myself and who I am. I guess I just hope to help anyone else who doesn’t feel as confident in themselves to have that confidence. It's really about me letting others know you are your best self when you own who you are. How impressionable do you believe your childhood was in cultivating your love for music? I feel like my childhood had a lot to do with creating what came to be. From singing in church to Joe Walsh concerts with my dad. Music has always played a significant role in my life. Will your future music follow suit with the style presented in "This Is Me" or should listeners expect to hear a different sound from Tyler Short? I reckon it’s a little bit of both. The sound doesn’t get too far off but there is some variety in the mood of the songs on the EP. Similar sound but changes a bit to capture the feel of each song. What is your mission statement as an artist? Be better. I feel like if I can be the best I can for myself it can only help me be better for others. Although a career in music can be a double edge sword I know it's where I’m the best version of myself. I just want to be a better person every day. Instagram Facebook

Coming in hot from Lexington, Kentucky, the flaming rapper, hip-hop artist, and songwriter Foster Porter keeps us on our toes with a poised and motivational single, "Eat." Constantly leaving his audience inspired through each and every release, the Kentucky-hailing artist and rapper pride himself on his self-assured bars and confident delivery. Inspired by his ability to create music for himself and others to enjoy/experience, we're incredibly excited to introduce new listeners to Foster Porter's dynamic sound. Now releasing his jumping and bumping single, "Eat," Foster Porter can be heard delivering the utmost motivational and alluring bars while leaving listeners feeling inspired to get a bag for themselves. When asked about the single, Porter mentioned, "'Eat' is about taking all the fashion style you have and embracing it—then taking that same style to the world and winning overall." Plunging into the single "Eat," the track opens with haunting synths and electronic keys that drench us in heat and power right off the bat. As the blistering trap drums make their hefty appearance with heavy sub-bass and accompanying hi-hats, Foster Porter joins the party and immerses us in his savory and confident bars. We love the rhythmic delivery that Foster Porter brings to his heated performance within this lively tune, as it gets us bumping and grinding our ways into the sweaty nightclubs we miss dearly. While rapping about embracing his fashion, style, and persona, Foster Porter leads us towards the outro with incredible tenacity and charisma that ends the song on a fiery note. Satisfy your cravings with Foster Porter's latest single, "Eat," now available to devour on all digital streaming platforms. Hello Foster Porter and welcome to BuzzMusic. We love the rhythm and groove of your latest single, "Eat." What inspired you to create a song based on embracing your style, fashion, and everything you embody? The song eat came from full creativity, so using the same style and fashion I like I used the same creativity in the song “Eat.” What did you want your audience to take away from your confident bars and delivery within "Eat?" How did you want them to feel after listening? The audience is a big inspiration for my music and I want the audience to be excited and feel energized after listening to “Eat.” Seeing that you have four released singles as of today, do you have any plans to create an EP or album sometime in the future? Or will you continue pushing out singles before this happens? Ep's and albums are an option for the future, and I look forward to releasing more singles also. Instagram

Born Oghentega, Ovbagbedia, the advocating artist is based in Lagos Nigeria where he produces his music under the name Inart. Living in the hub of African creativity and innovation, Inart is right where he belongs as he is fresh off releasing his five-track EP “MERAKI.” Refusing to restrict his musical evolution by boxing himself into one genre, Inart expresses his layered musical style through a refreshing fusion of his favorite genres. In a recent interview with BuzzMusic, Inart explains the significance of the meaning behind his recent single “BBS.” As he raises awareness of issues of social justice, Inart states, “BIG BLACK SIENNA is one of the most important songs out of Nigeria this year. Although being widely accepted in clubs mostly for having a groovy tone to it, it’s more of a statement than a song. This song portrays the sad reality the Nigerian youth is subjected to as a result of gross misconduct by the Police. Police brutality has slowly become a norm and one of the biggest problems in this country that’s already facing enough challenges as it is. The song gives an insight into why the “End Sars” movement was started and why it immediately became a global trend. The core inspiration for this song is from my life experiences with police.” Listen, here. Instagram Twitter

Coming at us from a small town on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, Darrian Gerard is a singer-songwriter who is beginning to make a name for herself as an artist. Influenced by Avril Lavigne, Blink-182, Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette, and Angels & Airwaves, Darrian Gerard combines the authentic aspects of Indie, Pop, and Rock to create her unique take on the genres. With her recent heartfelt single “Festival,” the young artist showcases her multifaceted talents with instrumentation as she wrote, recorded, and produced the entire song. In a recent interview with BuzzMusic, Darrian Gerard describes her mission statement as an artist. The Canadian musician states, “I grew up listening and watching, and basically obsessing over Avril Lavigne. She didn’t give a heck about what anyone thought and did what she thought was best for her, and it worked. I’m a strong believer in going against the norm and just doing whatever makes you happiest. I like to think that’s how the best artists create their music. The listeners will come, the fans will stay, and the world will be interested if you just stay true to who you are.” Discover more in our interview with Darrian Gerard, here. Instagram Facebook

Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and raised in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, aspiring artist Lu! now resides in London where he is cultivating his career as a singer-songwriter. Bringing his fans music made for sunrises, sunsets, and late nights, the young musician fuses nostalgic flavors from various genres including R&B, Pop, Hip-hop, and Alternative. Inspired by the laid-back melodic flows made famous by artists such as Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, and Brent Faiyaz, Lu! aims to find the perfect middle ground between happy/peppy songs and emo/sad songs. Following in these legendary artists’ footsteps, he writes his lyrics about real issues instead of filling the audio space with empty words. Lu! is set to release his debut EP in late July along with another single, giving fans another Alternative R&B sonic experience to look forward to. In a recent interview with BuzzMusic, Lu! recounts his intended message to the listener from his last release “Watching Our Steps.” When describing his hopes for the track’s interpretations he stated, “I hope they absorb the message that it's ok to think and act independently while also accepting that not everyone will end up understanding that. I also hinted at misinformed public opinions. One line demonstrates this perfectly: 'I cannot add water to the wine, or they'll be no wine left, I can't understand why they are lying, they got a smartphone but a dumbass'” Instagram Facebook