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Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark has reaped applause from Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson and BBC Radio 1s Nick Grimshaw. After being selected as Mercedes Benz KTLA ‘Artist to Watch’ after moving to the United States, she was featured in the commercial campaign that included performances at the famous Roxy on Sunset and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Handpicked to open for the Grammy award-winning Indigo Girls tour, and receiving acclamations from multi-platinum artists such as Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton when she appeared on NBC’s The Voice, the main theme surrounding her sound is that her vocals are ‘cool and powerful,’ and ‘incredible.’ Spicing things up with a smoldering vocal, Natalie Clark’s latest single, “Ready to Roll,” has an edgy and upbeat appeal to the way she conveys her sound. Tiptoeing between the realms of Rock meets Pop, there’s a simmering essence of new wave swing that greets the classic hues of music to come before her. Capturing us into the chambers of infectious grooves, the resonated bassline weighs in heavily with an impactful tempo that sets the tone of this record. Natalie Clark applies her sultry and empowering timbres to the track as her vocal performance glistens with tones of authenticity and realism. With lyrics that reflect a newfound state of mind that fixates upon the optimistic hues of a journey to the top, it’s hard not to latch onto lyrics such as, ‘There’s no need to run and hide no. Oh I can see the light, and I’m heading through the tunnel.’ Now time to queue up the unmatched harmonies that carry her amplified croons to heightened dimensions beyond our reach. There’s a brilliant emphasis that is encompassed into the entire sonic voyage of “Ready to Roll.” With Natalie Clark at the helm, she brings out the best in this bolstered atmosphere of driving liberation. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Natalie Clark, and congratulations on the release of “Ready to Roll.” We love the approach that you took towards making this song hone in on both nostalgic and modern sounds! What is the meaning behind the lyrics of this track? Ready to Roll is a song about heading into brighter, better days! The lyrics are all about feeling good and the excitement and adventure of choosing your own path in life and owning that! Whatever direction you want to go, and whoever you want to be, it’s up to you! GO for it!!! What sparked the inspiration that went into creating “Ready to Roll?" How does this song compare to other tracks heard in your music catalog? I wrote the song in a moment of feeling hope and excitement about the future! It was the first time during 2020 where I could finally see a light at the end of the tunnel! I could imagine listening to it, with the windows down in the summertime and feeling that sense of freedom and joy again! I think the song has a similar, positive message to a lot of my other tracks, but I knew I wanted to create something a bit different sonically on this one. I worked with an amazing producer, Mike Gentile, and he really brought the song to life, giving the song that overall feel-good vibe! I knew I wanted a strong electric-guitar led to feel and a toe-tapping, hand-clapping beat that hopefully will get people dancing and feeling that joy I wanted to bring! What is your mission statement as an artist? How do you ensure that is conveyed through each song that you put forth? My mission is really just to write and create honest songs from the heart that people can feel and can hopefully be helpful to them in some way! Music has helped me so much so I always hope that my music can do the same for others! With such remarkable accolades in your career, is there anyone moment in particular that you feel has shaped who you are today? After I quit my job as a teacher in Scotland to pursue my dream of making music, I had a magical, chance encounter with the wonderful Sir Richard Branson where he asked me to sing on the spot in front of a live audience! It was a scary moment, but it thankfully worked out and it really gave me the confidence and courage to keep pursuing my dreams and know I was on the right path! What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you Natalie? Ready to Roll is actually the first single from an E.P that I’ll be releasing in September! I’m just so excited to have music to share over the summer and can’t wait to put the full record out there!!! Instagram Facebook

The Minneapolis-born, Virginia-repping multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, rapper, and versatile artist Cam Murdoch delivers a sweet-sounding ode to neo-soul with his latest single, "The Wave." Always delivering pensive lyricism that pays tribute to neo-soul, Cam Murdoch gathers influence merely from personal experience and the mental makeup of acclaimed film/television characters. With over a decade-long career, it's safe to say that Murdoch has proven that his eclectic bars/lyricism will perpetually stand the test of time. Now releasing his groovy and thought-provoking single, "The Wave," listeners can catch Cam Murdoch expand on bars that touch on the highs and lows of life while basking in the long-deserved mental freedom he's craved. Overtop of tender and fluid sonics, the song truly stands out as a unique and refreshing listening adventure. Diving into "The Wave," the song opens with tender acoustic guitar melodies and vocal samples that blend with ease and vibrance. Overtop of a punchy and crisp mid-tempo trap beat and soothing acoustic guitar picking, Cam Murdoch later makes his powerful vocal appearance and delves into his bars that touch on being tentatively in love with someone whose heart is like a tennis match. If there's one thing for sure, it's that Cam Murdoch delivers the utmost pristine, clear, and intriguing bars we've seen from an independent artist in a while, as his alluring tones crossed with intense lyrical themes makes for an exhilarating and conceptual listening venture. We love the smooth-sailing vibes of this track, as Cam Murdoch leads us towards the outro with nothing but passion, introspection, and heart. Sink into a needed state of reflection with help from Cam Murdoch's latest single, "The Wave," now available to kick back with on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Cam Murdoch. We're heavily impressed with the lyrical depth and sonic vibe you've delivered within your recent single, "The Wave." What inspired this smooth-sailing and reflective single? When I began writing this song, I was facing a lot of big life changes. After running from my problems for so long, I was finally ready to meet change head-on and also accept the things that I could not change. This song is about riding that current into who you are supposed to be. I've been at this for a long time, so long that many people haven't heard me rap in this manner but it's actually the root of my artistry. I'm feeling more like myself after all of these years of being everything else. Did you create the beat and production for "The Wave?" What inspired this sonic merger of fluid acoustic guitars, soothing vocals, and punchy trap drums? I produced "The Wave" using a sample that I cleared with Tracklib, shout out to them. Chopping and flipping samples were the thing that made me fall in love with making beats back in 2005, but I'd gotten away from it within my own music due to how hard it is to clear samples sometimes. I actually heard this whole beat in my head as soon as I heard the sample. I wanted to keep much of the original essence I felt from the song. The bass needed to smack, it needed to be jarring yet smooth enough to represent how riding the waves or change felt. If there was one message that listeners could obtain from your single, "The Wave," what would you want that to be? It's okay not to know where you're going, sometimes you just have to follow your instinct and see where they take you. Seeing that you've been in the music game for over a decade, how has your sound changed and evolved with time? Can listeners track your growth through your discography? I've had the pleasure of developing so many different skills. I used to be a terrible singer, but I was determined. I didn't always play guitar. I engineer my own records so that is a constant area of study. I rebranded in 2015 and began going by Cam Murdoch, but did release 4 mixtapes as Cello Kid / Cello Figaro. I contemplate taking the music down from time to time but think it's cool for fans to be able to dig and follow my entire journey. I still love a lot of those records and might get around to reworking some of them. The main differences in my sound now are that I'm much more concise and clear in my message, I don't really curse in my music, and I have just become more polished after all of the hard work put in. Even from my 2016 EP "I Love Me Too" to 2019's Paisley Album to "The Wave", you can observe leaps in growth, confidence, and self-love. Instagram Facebook

Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, the versatile pop artist, singer-songwriter, and producer ANTi releases his sweet sophomore single entitled "Love Somebody." Sharing a sonic link to acts like Prince, INXS, Peter Gabriel, and Phil Collins, ANTi mentioned that he's an 80s pop nerd living in a TikTok world. Always ready to break the rules and bend the norms of contemporary pop music, ANTi has racked up thousands of streams as a co-writer and producer for other Nashville-based artists. Soaking in the passion of his sophomore single, "Love Somebody," listeners are able to grasp the natural talents and performance abilities that ANTi has to share. When asked about the single, ANTi mentioned this, "'Love Somebody' is a synth-pop anthem in the vein of Charlie Puth and Nick Jonas destined for on-repeat summer playlists and backseat makeout sessions." Expanding on the single, "Love Somebody," the venture opens with soothing keyboard melodies, slow 808 kicks, and a soulful synth arrangement. As ANTi makes his beautiful vocal appearance, he sweeps us off our feet with lyrics that delve into loving someone for all of eternity. We adore the passionate and sensual feel of this single, as it delivers all the love and tenderness we need nowadays. With the addition of a bright baseline and snappy drum breaks, ANTi continues his passionate vocal venture while inducing a sweet groove to abound any listener who graces this beaming single. As he makes his way to the picturesque outro with help from his lively electro-pop production, the song comes to a close, and we're left basking in the glory of ANTi's natural talent. Don't miss out on ANTi's latest single, "Love Somebody," now available to bump all summer long on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, ANTi. We're head over heels for the passion and soul you've delivered within your latest single, "Love Somebody." What or who inspired you to create this powerful ballad? The last year obviously was a challenge for all of us. Beyond having the world shut down and not being able to perform or tour, 2020 sort of depleted me creatively in unexpected ways. It was the first time since I can remember that I wasn’t writing or working on music in some capacity almost every day and for whatever reason, I just wasn’t inspired. Days turned into weeks turned into months, and I became more disconnected from the creative process. So, funny story, I signed up for an online production/songwriting course taught by Ryan Tedder (one of my heroes) in early spring of this year, with mild hopes that it would maybe force me to exercise those creative muscles and commit to finishing some new songs. I didn’t have any expectations of really producing anything release-ready, but it just so happened that the second song I was working on for the class became “Love Somebody” and it felt like a kind of lightning in a bottle moment. I normally don’t write straight-up love songs. Usually, I would gravitate towards something a little more tongue-in-cheek or explore a relationship theme from a more conflicted point of view, but I kind of reflexively wrote the first verse and chorus about when I met my wife, and the rest of it sort of just poured out without much effort. There was a purity in the entire lyric that I really liked, even though on the surface it seems incredibly simple and repetitive. How did you create the sonics for "Love Somebody" to be so groovy, mellow, and passionate? What sort of atmosphere did you aim to deliver? I’m a huge ‘80s music geek, so that element is never far removed from most, if not all of my solo work. I initially started just by programming this percolating drum groove with all these percussive and interesting textures that felt like Phil Collins or something, thinking it would create this forward movement throughout the song, given that it is a slower mid-tempo, and I just really wanted to create this sort of musical bed that you could almost lay in as a listener. The lyrics are about the comfort and familiarity of lasting love, so I wanted the music to express that comfortability to a degree. Those big, pillowy ‘80s synth pads and warm 808s just felt right to me, and they just let the vocal glide over the top of the track. Was it easy to write lyrics straight from the heart for "Love Somebody?" Or was this process somewhat challenging, seeing as you're opening your heart and being so vulnerable? Admittedly, I think that because I was writing this song more like an exercise or an assignment, at least initially, I was actually more vulnerable in a way because I didn’t have any preconceived notion of putting it out or officializing it to any degree. The bigger challenge was writing it completely by myself, as I often lean on my co-writers for their skills in the lyric and top-line departments. So to be able to really say what I wanted to say and edit it down to a distilled form of the idea was definitely a challenge in and of itself. The feeling I had when it was finished, though, just reminded me in a big way of the power of writing something true and authentically you. Seeing that "Love Somebody" is your sophomore single, how does it relate to your debut single, "Back 4 U?" Do both songs share a similar lyrical theme? Or are they somewhat different? “Back 4 U” and “Love Somebody” might be two sides of the same coin, I guess you could say. They come from the same encyclopedia of my musical influences but lyrically are almost polar opposites. “Back 4 U” is more uptempo and aggressive, really meant to be more tongue-in-cheek, a fictional account about a crazy ex, propelled by bright keyboard stabs and Andy Summers-meets-Prince guitar. I was in more of a Chromeo mindset on that one, production-wise. “Love Somebody” is a rebuttal to that song in a way: extremely personal and based on real experience, and a musical atmosphere you can sink into as opposed to one that sort of pulses the room. To me, it feels like a soundtrack ballad from a late ‘80s movie mixed with a little bit of Charlie Puth or Nick Jonas. What can fans anticipate to hear next from you? I’ve got more singles and works-in-progress in the pipeline that I hope to continue releasing this summer and fall, especially given my long hiatus between the first two. I’m feeling really inspired again and am currently writing and producing nonstop both for myself and some other new artists I’m really excited about. Stylistically, I hope my new songs expand my spectrum a little more, maybe a little more R&B-tinged, some may be more bedroom pop, but still with that overall synthpop gloss that I can’t live without. Instagram Facebook

Darrian Gerard is a singer-songwriter hailing from a small town on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. At the ripe age of 7 years old, she begged her parents to buy her a guitar. A few days and a 20 dollar auction guitar later, she began writing songs about imaginary boys who didn't treat her right and the heart-wrenching passing away of her first dog. Playing the guitar, bass, piano, and drums, she is heavily influenced by Avril Lavigne, Blink-182, Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette, and Angels & Airwaves. From those initial moments with music, she's used the catharsis of writing lyrics as a tool to express some of her deepest emotions and creativity. Shining the spotlight on her multifaceted ways, Darrian Gerard delivers her intimate new single “Festival,” with her own writing, recording, and producing techniques at the helm. Through an upbeat soundscape that emphasizes her authentic thoughts stemming from a real-life experience, Darrian Gerard sends vibrations of relatability through the speakers as we hang on to each carefully crafted word executed in this narrative. Dipping into the pocket of her own nostalgia, she wrote this compelling record when she was in Australia attending a festival of her own and came to the revelation that she wanted to be the one performing on the illuminated stage. What we love the most about the storyline behind this piece has to be the fact that if this moment didn’t happen, we wouldn’t be able to take in the brilliant skill set of Darrian Gerard radiating before us. Honing in on playful tenors that propel the scripted motifs to a level of inspiration that we could all use, this Indie Pop/Rock single exudes her artistic virtuoso in a lane that is custom to her. “Festival,” brings you to your own realizations, all while taking you to a headspace of serendipitous joy reigning from the passion that Darrian Gerard leads with. Welcome to BuzzMusic Darrian Gerard, and congratulations on the release of your latest single, “Festival.” There’s so much that we love about how you put this piece together. It speaks wonders about who you are as an artist and individual. How long did it take you to create and record this single? I first wrote Festival while I was living in Australia in December of 2020 after we all went to a festival (haha). It was originally just acoustic, I’d play it around campfires for my family back home, that kind of song. I then recently got into producing during the start of the pandemic and had so many ideas for it. When I chose it as my second single I decided I wanted it to be this sort of anthemic, pop-rock melody that people could dance to while also really feeling the sentiment behind the lyrics. I looked back on my notes and it took me about one month to fully produce and come up with all the little guitar and drum and synth parts for the entire song. Changing, adding, removing things constantly until I couldn’t change it anymore haha. Were there any learning moments, or meaningful memories formed during this process? With such a bright message being sent through this single already, we can only imagine that more came with bringing it to life. There were definitely some moments where I felt like I wasn’t doing enough for the song with my production. In the beginning, it felt like it wasn’t going anywhere in the direction that I wanted it to, but then I finally figured out how I wanted the drums to sound, and literally, in 2.6 seconds the song came together. The drums to a song can change everything!! The lyrics are a massive part of why this song is so important to me, it was a turning point in my life where I decided I wanted to pursue music, so actually producing and creating the music for this song was super special and emotional for me. The lyrics are basically me telling myself to just go for it, stop holding back, so the action of me making the song come to life was a significant moment where you take a step back and say, “wow, you’re actually doing this”. Doing such a grand amount of the work that went into “Festival,” was there anyone else assisting you with the release of this track? I’m super stubborn haha. When I have a vision for something I need to just take full rein and make it exactly how I want it. I’m not good at correcting people or telling people to do things, so it’s easier if I just do everything. I did get it professionally mixed and mastered, but even that was super hard for me to do. I send back a lot of revisions with statements like “do it EXACTLY how I have it, sorry, thanks” haha. I did have my executive producer (Kelso, my family dog) sitting with me through the whole thing, he didn’t have a whole lot to say though. What is your mission statement as an artist? How do you allow that to drive every move that you make? 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. They don’t just make a type of song because that’s what’s popular right now, they make a type of song because it’s what they love to listen to. I’m still finding my sound, but I’m definitely moving in the direction towards pop-rock or even a more pop-punk sound because that’s the type of music that tugs at my heartstrings and makes me want to hit replay again and again. If you make music that is authentically and truly you, nothing else matters. The listeners will come, the fans will stay, and the world will be interested if you just stay true to who you are. Instagram Facebook

Singer, songwriter, and drummer Jay Korner is filled with passion as he embarks on his journey as a solo artist. As a former drummer for several bands, the aspiring singer-songwriter has recently steered his career in the direction of a solo independent artist. Walking a tight rope between a funky, soulful rock and old-school 70’s vibes, Jay Korner’s low-key grooves are contagious. Inspired by the likes of Buddy Miles, Ohio Players, The Meters, Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone, James Brown, Commodores, and more, Jay Korner brings a contemporary spin to the early 70’s funk scene. In a recent interview with BuzzMusic, Jay Korner describes the inspirations behind his recent release “Will You Save Me.” The drummer explains, “musically I am very much influenced by the funk and soul from the ’70s. For this song in particular I’m inspired by songs like Mandrill “Git It All”, The Meters “It Ain’t No Use”, Aretha Franklyn “Rock Steady”, Buddy Miles “United Nations Stomp”, Etta James “Woman” and Neal Francis “She’s a Winner”. The lyrics are based on experiences from my own life. This a song about finding the “right one”, the special person to spend the rest of your life with.” Discover our recent interview with Jay Korner, here. Instagram Facebook

The Ohio-based foursome and rock band The Quilts remind us to seize each moment with their latest powerful and emotion-evoking single, "Time." Comprised of Chris Scott, Steven Altonen, Mike Hennel, and Doug Roskovics, The Quilts are always one to drench our speakers in heavily emotional, meaningful, and powerful instrumentation. Through their blend of alt-rock and blues-based rock, The Quilts are wrangling a hefty fanbase while marking their territory as a force to be reckoned with. Recently releasing their poignant and piercing single, "Time," the single truly stands out as an anthem of existence. When asked about the single, guitarist Altonen mentioned, "My father informed me that he was diagnosed with a terminal disease and did not have long to live. Miraculously, my father is still alive." After stumbling across the song in a catalog of unreleased material, The Quilts decided to transform it from a song of grief into an increased awareness of our limited time on earth. Co-produced by Chuck Alkazian, "Time" opens with Chris Scott's powerful vocal portrayal alongside Steven Altonen's blistering guitar riffs, Mike Hennel's crashing drum breaks, and Doug Roskovics' haunting bassline. Diving deeper into the track, Chris Scott later expands on lyrics of seeking freedom during his limited time on this plane. We can't get enough of the nostalgic rock n' roll feel of this single, as it takes us back to the 80s with its soaring and sweltering emotion. We should also mention the subtle bluesy undertones that The Quilts infused into this song, as they swing into each transition with incredible rhythm, soul, and passion. Allow The Quilts to remind you to seize each moment with their emotional single, "Time," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, The Quilts. We're truly impressed with the emotion and power you've delivered within your recent single, "Time." What inspired your band to rework this single from a song of grief into an anthem to seize each moment? Steven: Chris was the catalyst for the redirection on this tune. It was simply two friends sharing an evening listening to unreleased music in the studio and discussing the heart of the song. He was attracted to this and convinced me that we should rework this. He breathed new life into a song with dust and cobwebs on it. I’ll let him take it from here. Does guitarist Steven Altonen usually write your band's lyricism? After rediscovering the single in an old catalog, did you have to rework the lyricism for "Time?" Steven: Chris is 100% the lyric and melody writer. I could never do what he does in a million years. I just deleted all the original half-assed vocals I recorded and he wrote the narrative and melody. It was him that took it to where it needed to go. Could you break down your band's creative process for "Time"? How did you create such an emotion-evoking instrumental arrangement? Steven: From my perspective, I just wanted to tell my father how much I love him via song. I can’t write in words or necessarily even speak it, however, I only know how to put it in melody. Would you say that "Time" is a solid example of the music your band typically creates? Do you usually infuse your music with heightened emotion and a prominent concept? Chris: I think Time is definitely one example of the passion and real-life storytelling we put into our music. It’s hard writing a story without an emotional response (either positive or negative). Our music is as genuine as it gets and we want our audience to feel our pain, pleasure, sorrow, happiness, freedom, etc. Steven: Emotion and passion must be true and honest in everything that we write. If we are not honest in our art, the listener can feel that. So if we don’t come from a place of vulnerability and truth, we wouldn’t expect the listener to be moved. Stylistically wise, we’re writing from every angle possible and any style that moves us, as long as it is truthful and coming from the heart. It’s the only way we know how to write, and how to live for that matter. Instagram Facebook

24-year-old, up and coming Hailey MacIsaac is a Pop singer-songwriter from a small island off the east coast of Canada. She has won multiple awards over the course of her career, most recently in the Electronic Recording of the Year category for her 2020 single ‘Down2U,’ following her thrice nominated 2019 independent album, ‘In a Dark Room.’ Hailey MacIsaac writes all of her own music and creates along with her friend and producer Bray Schurman, who can navigate himself around just about any instrument. Putting together the recently released album, ‘Poisonous,’ a 7 track project that centers her unique Pop sound around Pop-Punk, Rock, Rap, and Alternative influences for a dark, gritty, and powerful sound, she uses a mainstream technique to craft her very complex work in a way to be rivaled for an up-and-comer. Placing our focus on the introductory single on ‘Poisonous,’ we come across the eclectic resonance of “Stay Away!.” There is an intriguing blend of musical elements that are remarkably balanced in the structure of this record. With various layers of analog and digital sounds capturing our full attention, we get lost in the seamless manner in which they soar through “Stay Away!.” Hailey MacIsaac’s vocal performance is truly outstanding as she navigates around an ethereal complex of dimensions heard in the textured tones of her voice. Singing in an atmospheric realm when the mind-altering hook kicks in, we appreciate the fierce and blatant showcase of her lyrical motifs through her verses. Making “Stay Away!,” a level playing field of intricacy, there is much to feast upon in the raw display of energy. What we admire the most about this record, has to be the way that she adapts to the song’s foreboding arrangement in a way that brings buoyancy to the darker undertones at hand. Sending us into a frenzy of awestruck, Hailey MacIsaac provides us with an otherworldly release as she dips into words like, ‘Snake but you never show. Dark grass like I never know.’ That’s how you know the talent before you has longevity. Welcome to BuzzMusic Hailey, and a big congratulations to you on the release of ‘Poisonous.’ With this being your sophomore album, how have you found yourself growing as an artist from your previous album? Since the last record, In a Dark Room, I’ve really found myself growing in regards to what I want my sound and brand to be. The growth vocally from the last record, the work ethic, the way I think about music is a 180. We really wanted to bring more to the table all around with 'Poisonous.' In “Stay Away!,” Was there a particular moment that shaped such a specific series of lyrics heard in the track? We love your boisterous performance through texture and grit! Stay Away! Was inspired by a personal event for sure. I pretty much got to a point in my personal relationships, mostly with friends, where I had to really evaluate the people I was allowing into my space and why they were around. “Snake but you never show, dark grass like I never know, by the palm bite me when you go” for instance is definitely a metaphor for sometimes you don’t notice the snakes in the grass until it’s too late. Something that as an open person, I’m still trying to figure out. The song sonically was loosely inspired by The Weeknd. What was it like working with both Bray Schurman, and Mike Marra in order to bring the vision of this song, and album to life? Working with Bray is honestly second nature at this point. I think we allow each other massive amounts of creativity, which is hard to come by. I think we know what the other needs out of a price of music to be able to really make it work. Mike has helped us tremendously to bring the album to a radio-ready sound. We learn a lot from him. How does “Stay Away!,” set the tone for the rest of the songs to come on ‘Poisonous?' Stay Away! really ties some themes in from In a Dark Room, and as the album plays through, you’re really able to see some of those old ways disintegrating. It’s a really liberating thing for me to be able to evolve as a person and artist. What's next for you? What’s next for me for sure be a big move coming up to a bigger part of the country by the fall. I live on an island, so that definitely needs to change. A string of singles for the year and more networking are in the works. Continuing to evolve as an artist and figure out what I want to say next. Instagram

The Los Angeles-based Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Our Wild America releases a dreamy and cinematic single entitled "Beard of Bees." Our Wild America is one of those artists who holds a mirror up to society, reflecting everything that makes up our fifty states. Carving cinematic Americana music is what he's best known for, while also fueling his music with themes of love and madness, which lingers across America and makes us who we are. Currently planning to release a new single on the last Friday of every month throughout 2021, Our Wild America recently released their buzzing single, "Beard of Bees." While inducing a dream-like state onto any listener who graces this single, Our Wild America makes our experience all the more memorable with his poetic lyricism that lingers the mind long after listening. Buzzing into the single, "Beard of Bees," the song tenderly opens with soothing acoustic guitar strums and a gentle string section. As Our Wild America begins vocalizing his poetic lyricism, he delicately touches on wanting someone to let him into their life while he buzzes around their bedroom door. Once the downtempo drums make their appearance, the song transitions into this feel-good and passionate ballad that's bound to sweep anyone off their feet. We love the emotion that Our Wild America placed into this single, as he paints all sorts of passionate images and scenes while basking in the cinematic appeal of his bright instrumentation. Not to mention the reappearance of a chilling string section, a thumping bassline, and light piano keys, the song later comes to an end with boundless heart and desire at our feet. Find Our Wild America's latest romantic single, "Beard of Bees," on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Our Wild America. What an emotional and chilling experience you've delivered with your recent single, "Beard of Bees." What inspired you to create this passionate single? It really came from that simple groove and the first lyrics about “sugar don’t taste so sweet”. Once that got going, it leads to a focus on bees and springtime and all the sexual metaphors that go with it. It’s funny, the narrator of the song is almost dispassionate, resigned to his “cold cup of tea” and people “taking what’s mine for free”, but he’s essentially begging the object of his affection to make him feel alive again, just like the spring. “Stir me up I’m a beard of bees”… it’s like he can’t do it on his own, but once he gets going he can be intensely passionate. It’s not just love and sex, but also feeling anything. What sort of message did you want to convey through your poetic and descriptive lyricism within "Beard of Bees?" It can be exhausting striving for what you want or even what you need. It’s easy to get cynical, to be resigned to one’s fate. To tacitly accept what should be outrageous. Keep your head down kind of stuff. You look at the industry of the bees, foraging for pollen and nectar all day just to have their honey taken from them and mixed into someone’s tea. I wanted to firmly place that resigned feeling in this sweeping spring day soundscape as a reminder of all the beauty and mystery that we (or at least I) find so easy to forget about as we dwell on our disappointments. Did you create the sweet instrumentals yourself within "Beard of Bees?" What was your creative process like when crafting the song's instrumentals? Around the time I was writing Beard of Bees I was moving away from the heavier sound of our previous records. I wanted to incorporate more orchestral elements, communicate the themes in the lyric through instrumental means, so the swirling organs and buzzing strings felt like they’d be a great companion. I really like the intro, where the instruments are almost tuning up like an orchestra before the concert. We were going for that hot, late-spring morning feel when the dew is burning of the grass and the bees start buzzing in the flowers. Lots of great musicians helped with this song. Ward Williams of Jump Little Children did the incredible string arrangements, where the violins and cellos really sound like bees buzzing in the fields. Todd Caldwell getting a great piano and swirling B3 sounds like pollen on the wind, and some backward electric guitar from Will Hensley making everything feel like the blossoms are opening and closing at once. And then all of that gets locked down with Konrad Meissner’s drums, Jeremy McDonald’s bass, and my nylon string acoustic. John McGrew directed the vocals and really helped get those sunbeam harmonies to shine during the bridge. We've heard that you plan on releasing a single on the last Friday of each month throughout 2021. Do these singles share anything in common? Or are they all somewhat different? Some go along with each other, some stand out on their own. Releasing singles for us is more about letting each song breathe and have its own life rather than being buried in an album or an EP. Each of the songs we’re putting out is worthy of that time and attention. I believe we may release an EP about space later this year or early ’22 because it’s part of a cohesive story, but for now, these singles are independent of each other enough to have their own time in the buzzing sunshine. Instagram Facebook

Born and raised in Brampton, Ontario, Canadian singer-songwriter Julianna Jones has been crafting her sound for over 17 years. Drawing from influences like Ariana Grande, Julia Michaels, Larkin Poe & Summer Walker, Julianna Jones favors a pop and R&B sound trickled with a rock ’n roll undertone. The emerging musician writes from her personal experiences in life and love, using these intimate stories to carve out her own unique space in the pop community. In an atmospheric realm that hones in on a vulnerable narrative, “Can’t Help It,” is the latest single to come from Julianna Jones’ music catalog. Playing upon the dark sequence of notes that strike the tantalizing instrumentation with hues of allure, we’re greeted by the euphonious vocal performance that is propelled through Julianna Jones’ empower timbres. Collaborating with Garrett LaJoie on the intricately crafted songwriting that is heard throughout the composition of “Can’t Help It,” the dynamic duo reflects upon two sides of the same story as they fuse the elements together in this compelling masterpiece warning listeners of the danger of playing with fire in a toxic relationship. The slow-paced connotation of the verses leave you hanging onto each word gloriously performed by Julianna Jones as she lures us into a web of relevancy that stems from the subject matter addressed in “Can’t Help It.” Through her extensive vocal range, and her ability to make us feel each lyrical motif driven in this sonic voyage, Julianna Jones has placed herself leaps and bounds above the rest as she digs into the exposed storyline and puts her own emotions on blast. Working diligently to break through newfound dimensions for independent female artists, we see why she is garnering the well-deserved attention that she continues to rake in. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Julianna Jones. First off, a big congratulations on the release of “Can’t Help It.” We love the theme that you address and the approach you took doing it! What was it like working with Garrett LaJoie in order to expand on this vision? Thanks so much! I'm happy that the song has resonated with you! Working with Garrett was super easy as we've been friends for quite a while now! We originally wrote "Can't Help It" in September of 2019 so it's been a long time coming! The night before our co-write, I actually had read a poem that resonated with me and a certain situation I was going through, and I was like "we have to write about this!”. I was going through a similar toxic situation at the time so the co-write was super easy as the lyrics flew out of me. I went in with that concept and told Garrett of the situation and we took two different versions of the same idea and meshed them together! How long did it take you two to write the lyrics, and bring this song to life? Could you compare the process to your debut release? We sat in on our co-write for a couple of hours and came up with the majority of the song concept in that one sitting but we then, later on, came back to it to polish the lyrics and make the final. Since this song was supposed to be my first release back since my debut single, "Stranger" which I released in early 2019, I had many ideas on how I would bring this song to life. Unfortunately in some crappy circumstances, some things don’t always go to plan and we had to sit on this song for a while. Without going into too much detail, I waited for months and months and months with no firm ground to sit on, and then COVID happened. I was then forced to wait longer as we adapted to the online lifestyle. Once things officially fell through, I took the song back to Garrett and we finished the song on our own. Now I finally have the chance to showcase it in the way I want too and I don’t have to wait any longer as it's already released and out for the world to enjoy! Still being fairly fresh to releasing original creations of your own, how have you found yourself growing from your previous release to now? I find myself growing in the best way possible. From all the experiences I’ve gone through thus far, it takes my songwriting to a whole other level as I’m able to write and relate to everyone around me in one way or another. Being an independent artist, I get to make the decisions and see through previous mistakes in the different elements I used and created, whether in marketing or others to see how I can improve for my future releases. I have finally adapted and created a sound I resonate with and enjoy listening to for myself, and others have told me they feel the same when they listen to the melody and lyrics. What is the main message that you hope to send to your audience through this release? What I hope my listeners can take away from this song is realizing the red flags in similar situations and get out as soon as possible. I also hope that my listeners can take away what they want from the song in their own way and develop a sense of certainty in their decisions going forward. Don’t settle because you love them but to finally know your worth, especially as a woman. When you know deep down and have that gut feeling that they're playing you, don't stick around for that 1% of them making you happy and then still feel like shit the other 99.9% of the time. You act like you don't know the truth, but you know you love them, even if it's unhealthy. It takes great strength to leave, but it will be 1000% better for you in the long run. I don't wish what I went through upon anyone, but if I didn't go through it, “Can't Help It” would've never happened, so I'm kinda grateful for the unfortunate event. Instagram

Based in Chicago, Illinois, the folk-pop band and singer-songwriters The Q's release a thorough 9-track album bound to put you in a trance entitled 'Us Who Know.' Comprised of Deb Duncan and Kayla Quiros, the married couple and artistic duo never fail to sweep listeners off their feet with their feel-good instrumentation and meaningful lyricism. Listeners can fully experience the duo's heartfelt songs within their latest 9-track album, 'Us Who Know.' Starting our venture into the album, we're met with the introductory track, "Intro," which opens like a breath of fresh air with a warm and tender acoustic guitar. As Kayla Quiros and Deb Duncan make their vocal appearance, they bring us to our knees with their magnificent harmonies and delicate vocals. As the acoustic song continues, The Q's deliver a beautiful sonic landscape while wishing to be taken away from a place so dull and dreadful. We're incredibly excited to delve deeper into this album, as we can tell that The Q's have placed their entire heart and soul into this thorough and passionate project. Moving onto the second track, "Only Us Who Know," The Q's open the song with more of a nod to country music with a thumping kick drum, twangy acoustic guitars, and lush background strings. As The Q's begin to harmonize their brilliant vocal stylings while leading us into a melodic trance, they dive into lyrics that expand on how they are each other's best-kept secret. We can't help but feel that this song reflects the journey of their love, as they've come a long way and can now be proud of the relationship they've firmly planted under their feet. Getting groovy with the third track, "Turn Me Out," the song opens with a punchy and upbeat drum arrangement, a blazing bassline, and The Q's fluid vocal arrangements. As they bring us into the song's sweltering atmosphere right off the bat, The Q's continue to encourage listeners to get on their feet and onto the dancefloor. With the addition of more soothing string sections and a bright acoustic guitar melody, The Q's keep grooving the night away until the very last beat. Not to mention Deb Duncan and Kayla Quiros' incredible vocal abilities; the two vocalists truly offer an overwhelming amount of talent. Moving onto the soothing and lighthearted track, "Just For You," the song opens with a bright ukulele arrangement accompanied by The Q's harmonious vocal stylings that set the song's tender and heartfelt tone. We adore the versatility of this project thus far, as it perfectly complements and honors the peaks and valleys of falling in love with someone special. As the song continues sweeping us off our feet with each calming and placid element, we're left in a dreamy daze with each heartfelt detail and earworm melody. As The Q's lead us towards the outro with their heavenly vocals, the song comes to a tender close. Reaching the album's halfway point with "Run," this song opens with more of a haunting and chilling tone through a ghostly string section, slow acoustic guitar melodies, and The Q's mesmerizing vocal harmonies. As they begin describing scenes of the water rising and feeling suffocated by the world around them, they slowly whisper, "Run," which sends vast chills down our spines. We can't help but think that this type of music is timeless, as it complements trailblazers like Fleetwood Mac while also fueling the atmosphere with modern twists and turns. Not to mention the addition of a chilling bassline and a powerful outro, this track definitely stands out as our favorite. Landing on more of an introspective and reflective track, "First Nice Day and I Didn't Go Outside," the song opens with a haunting acoustic guitar intro alongside The Q's chilling vocal harmonies. As they begin singing about thinking of someone and getting high to pass the day, the song later transitions into a heavy upbeat song with quick drum breaks and short guitar pulses. As The Q's bring us to our knees once again with their descriptive lyricism and chilling vocals, they lead us towards the beaming outro with their brilliant transitions and rhythmic vocals that leave us chanting their lively lyrics from beginning to end. Another heartfelt and tender love song comes knocking at our doors with the 7th track, "Claim My Soul," as The Q's open the piece with a sweet sample of them saying, "I love you." Overtop of gentle acoustic guitar picking, The Q's harmonize their magnetic vocals once again and ask each other to claim their souls for all of eternity. This type of love that The Q's deliver throughout this album is straight out of a fairytale, as they continue to pull back layers of their relationship that exposes the pure and endearing love that we all seek. We're head over heels for this ballad, as it truly brings a tear to the eye. Getting into more of a country-folk groove with the next song, "The Promised Land," the song begins with a twangy acoustic guitar picking its way to our hearts alongside The Q's brilliant vocal harmonies and equally chilling background vocals. As the beat drops, The Q's groove through the track with the utmost energy and vitality, giving thanks to their love and feeling excited to take on the future with each other. We can't help but tap our feet to the savory beat of this single, especially as The Q's and their rhythmic vocal stylings keep the song alive and well from top to bottom. Closing the album off with the sweet-sounding outro track, "Lake Michigan," the piece opens with a serene piano melody and a chilling string section. As The Q's begin to describe the moment they met and how far they've come, they pour an intense bounty of reflection over their audience while leaving us yearning for a tender and unique love like theirs. All we have to say is wow, as The Q's send us off on another dreamy listening experience that's as cinematic as it is romantic. As they close off the album with words like "baby, I'm yours," the project ends, and we're left feeling as refreshed as ever. Don't miss out on the entire passionate and cinematic listening experience of The Q's 9-track album, 'Us Who Know,' available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, The Q's. We are wildly impressed with the heart and emotion you've placed into your 9-track album, 'Us Who Know.' What inspired you to create an album based on your relationship? We’ve always wanted to tell our story one way or another, it just took us a long time to realize that it should be told through music. Generally, we’ve just been a cover band with just us and a guitar but once we decided to start writing an album (which was supposed to only be a 4-song EP), it just grew into this much bigger thing. We didn’t realize how much we had to say about what we’ve been through over the past 13 years and we’re so happy with the end result. It feels like we told our story as honestly as we could have. Did you work with any session musicians, vocalists, or producers when creating the entire album, 'Us Who Know?' Everyone you hear on the album is our friends. It was made in the thick of the pandemic so no one actually played together all at once. The band would come in one at a time, improvise whatever they were inspired to play and that’s what you hear today. We wanted it to be an extremely organic and collaborative experience. The album was produced by one of our best friends, Chas Lilly. We know each other through the Chicago improv community so none of us actually knew how this very earnest project would go. It ended up being one of the best weeks of our lives. It created a very special bond between us- especially during the pandemic when social interaction was so slim. When creating the instrumentals within your album, 'Us Who Know,' what inspired the many transitions and switch-ups? Why did you want to incorporate these exciting sonic changes? We listen to a ton of different music and even though it wasn’t originally our intention to have so many genres on the album, we’re so stoked with how dynamic it ended up being. Each song is sort of an homage to all of our favorite artists. Also, with the album being a narrative, it lent itself well to the story we were telling. Each song essentially describes the emotion we were feeling at the moment and the instrumentals reflect that as well. We also have to thank Chas for urging us to push ourselves out of our comfort zones. For example, we had no desire to write a dance track but he saw a vision and it solidified our trust in him. The result was Turn Me Out and it happens to be one of our favorites! Is there a track within 'Us Who Know' that's the most personal to you? Why would that be? Our favorite tracks are actually the same two songs and they’re Run and Claim My Soul. Those are going to be our babies forever. Both were written with a very specific headspace in mind and it brought up a lot of decade-old feelings. We were outed and forced apart by my family when we were 17 and we literally had a car chase with my parents trying to run away from them. It’s wild to think about because so much time has passed and our families are great now but it brought up a lot of bad memories. We lived Run and it was scary as fuck. Even after all of the horrible stuff, we went through, we couldn’t stay away from each other. To this day, even after all this time, we’re each other's best friends and couldn’t give the other one up if we tried. When you find your person so young, the chances of you growing together are so rare. Following the aftermath of all of our high school trauma, we stayed in town for college, moved out of our family homes, and were horrible to each other. We always say we don’t know how we stayed together from ages 19-21. But we’re so glad we did because what was on the other side was the most beautiful love of our lives. Claim My Soul was when we realized the other person was worth the work. What do you want your listeners and audience to take away from the nine tracks within 'Us Who Know'? What did you want them to feel and experience? A friend of ours just told us that listening to the album brought up a lot of feelings she had as a queer teenager and that was a cool realization. We wanted to share a love story, yes, but more specifically a queer love story. It’s a specific feeling that many people have felt but few make music about. Ultimately, we want everyone to feel joy. Though the album is emotionally all over the place, it’s a happy ending, and that's what the album as a whole celebrates. It was made with love and if that’s the main takeaway, we did our job. Instagram