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The Houston-based alternative trio Getters put on quite the show with a stimulating and visually pleasing music video for their recent single, "Privilege." Comprised of Micah Miller, Jerry Nettles, and Christopher Goodwin, Getters pride themselves on their realistic and genuine lyrical themes, never shining a light on rose-colored visions. Having been a part of various musical groups throughout the years, Getters came together after two decades of friendship to create their trio along with music that satisfies every ounce of their being. Viewers and listeners can catch Getters in their latest music video for "Privilege," soaking in the mysticism and wonder of the burlesque dancers at an extravagant event. The song itself is incredibly hazy and sultry, which is amplified in the band's new music that takes us into haunting scenes of lust, desire, and wonder. Taking a peek at the music video for "Privilege," the venture begins with Getters in a black and white shot and dressed to the nines. As they approach a house with a disco-studded doorman who asks them for the password, Getters are later let into the scene where they're met with various women who graciously hand them a drink on their silver platters. As the video begins to develop, it turns to color as Getters are seen sitting in front of a stage full of burlesque dancers and entertainers. As they make their way to a room with a mystical fortune teller, she later pulls out her tarot cards and shares some rough news with the band. As the video closes, Getters take a breath of fresh air as they become surrounded by the fire jugglers, sword swallowers, and various other entertainers that leave us in awe. Find Getters' new music video for "Privilege" on YouTube, and discover their recent EP 'We Are Getters' on all digital streaming platforms. Instagram Artist Website

Born and raised in Walker, Louisiana, Clay Newsom illuminates his passion through thoughtful songwriting and charismatic melodies. In his early 20’s aspiring artist delved deep to explore his intrinsic sounds on a new level while he attended Berklee College of Music. Now releasing original tracks at the age of 26, Clay Newsom showcases his recent personal breakthrough in finding his sound and creativity with every release. The determined artist is taking advantage of his youthful energy by working tirelessly to release new content for his fans. With various songs up his sleeve, Clay Newsom plans to release one single each month for the rest of 2021! As if one single per month wasn’t enough, fans can expect to see his EP “ELEVEN22,” written in memory of his dad, in November. In a recent interview with BuzzMusic, Clay Newsom recounts the inspirations behind his creative processes. The Louisiana native expressed, “I’m mostly inspired by artists that are highly involved in the production and creative direction of their music. Artists like Jon Bellion, Lauv, and Charlie Puth come to mind when thinking about some of my bigger influences. Clay states, "when writing and producing my music, I always imagine what the music video would possibly look like and the visual storylines in my head help me either finish the lyrics or make the melodies more fitting.” Check out the rest of Clay Newsom’s interview here. instagram.com/claynewsom​​​​​

The Los Angeles-based r&b/pop artist and singer-songwriter Dolleesi releases an ode to her home country with an energetic electro-pop single, "Escape." Recognized for her powerful vocals and impressive range that blends perfectly with her smooth guitar and piano playing, Dolleesi also has a rich wealth of knowledge in performing arts, music theory, and composition after graduating with a dual Bachelor's degree in Music, Performance, and Songwriting at Berklee College of Music. Recently releasing her exhilarating single, "Escape," the song takes us into any vacation we crave with its island-esque sonic atmosphere and Dolleesi's warm vocals. "The inspiration was my country and my hometown," says Dolleesi, "Summer in Greece, island vibes, and sunset images in my head led to the song 'Escape,' which I am super excited to share with you." Produced by Camilo Velez, mixed by Andrés González Cardona, and mastered by Camilo Silva, Dolleesi's single "Escape" opens with bright electric guitar picking and wavy background synths. Once the punchy drum breaks pound their way in, Dolleesi joins them and begins to belt her heavenly vocals that touch on an inner need to flee back to her home country with someone special. We can't help but feel that Dolleesi fueled this single with a metaphor of being someone's paradise while she's basking in the glory and heat of Greece. We adore Dolleesi's beautiful and magnetic vocal portrayal in this single, as it leaves us in a trance and in need of a sweet "Escape." Allow Dolleesi's new single to let you "Escape" on a memorable vacay with help from her savory vocal stylings and descriptive lyricism. Find "Escape" on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMuisc, Dolleesi. We're truly getting down with the heat and passion of your latest single, "Escape." What inspired you to write a song based on being someone's personal escape? During the pandemic, I guess we all felt the need for an escape at some point, so having that on my mind, I started dreaming of the time and the place I wanted to be “teleported”. Making music is my way of expressing my feelings and getting lost in my world, so those feelings at that time, combined with summer memories and nostalgia brought to life “Escape “on an island in the sea. What was it like working with producer Camilo Velez when formulating the production and sonics for "Escape?" What sort of experience did you want the production to offer listeners? Working with Camilo was really fun and a great experience in total. Camilo is a professional producer that I completely trust for the best result. From the beginning, he was very easy to work with and I can say he could read my mind about the vibe I wanted him to formulate. The main idea was to bring into life all the intense emotions that “Escape” reveals, identifying escape as “an island in the sea”, using powerful bass and beat to make the song danceable and energetic. The guitar riff behind the verse and chorus has a very fresh sound which reflects the summer vibes that we all imagine. The first chorus starts acapella with a harmony of vocoder, in other words, "talking synthesizer" that creates the time for the listener to get ready for escape when the beat drops, creating a powerful contrast. When writing your lyricism for "Escape," what sort of message did you want to get across? What did you want your listeners to take away? “Escape” is all about the title. This song describes intense love, passion, and the need for an escape to an island in the sea. I wanted people to feel the same escape from reality, dreaming of a lover of their own choice, that is why the lyrics describe just the necessary images to make you feel this escape and leave the rest of the details to the imagination of the listener. Do you usually create such energetic and fun-loving songs like "Escape?" Are passionate and exciting songs like this a staple for you? The same way, “Escape” was created, based on my feelings at the time, the same way all of my songs are being created. I have grown up making music to express my emotions and the reason I am sharing those feelings with my songs-stories is to help other people even if it’s for a few minutes. I am passionate, positive, and optimistic as a person and my songs reveal this perspective of “happy end”, but I wouldn’t say this is my staple. Fun and loving songs like “Escape” are just one part of me, but the main purpose of my songs is to motivate and encourage people to dream again when listening. Life may have ups and downs but it also has beauty in it and that’s the state of mind I want to pass to the listeners. What's next for you? An acoustic version of “Escape” will soon be released on my social media platforms, after the dance tutorial of “Escape” that is already on TikTok if you want to give it a try for fun. I am also working on the last details of my next Single release. It's another positive and energetic song, with an optimistic message and I am super excited for it, so stay tuned and get ready for sweet fun! Instagram Facebook

Android Superstation is a rock band hailing from Orange County, California. Formed in 2017 by partners in crime, Marc and Heather, Android Superstation was made complete with the addition of Danny and James. Together, the group creates original music with a myriad of influences, from pop to prog, to ambient industrial. Creating music that allows people to feel something, they play upon our worldly living environment and use the art of music to act as a great vector to remind people of their own humanity and to bring them together. In the amplified essence of “All There Is,” we feast upon the intricately crafted guitar riffs that propel through our speakers with intensity and purpose. Being the fifth single found on their eleven-track album ‘This Side of Nowhere,’ there’s effervescent energy that surrounds the eclectic energy that effortlessly drips from this composition. Each band member excels in allowing the musical elements to amalgamate with a sense of urgency and unified front as the coalition of instruments presents itself in a striking manner. Each sound that you hear has its moment to shine. Whether you’re fixated on the array of colossal drum patterns, rhythmic bassline, the previously cited sustenance of the guitar riffs, or even the smoldering vocal range that exudes timbres of passion, it all comes down to the exquisite piano performance that delves into a series of major and minor chords fusing together in harmonious bliss. Through transitioning time signatures, Android Superstation manages to keep its integrity consistent throughout the record of “All There Is.” Leaving us floored with the mass ground they cover as a four-piece band, there is nobody out there that can replicate the poise, and drive that they show to listeners within their craft. The sounds heard in “All There Is,” redefine the meaning of a true sonic voyage! With such a complex approach to musicality, what inspired the resonance of this record? "All There Is" was meant to be gritty, but with an elegant flare. The music had to keep up with the narrator's thoughts and emotions as he confronts an impossible decision that, no matter what he does, will impact and possibly destroy his relationship. There's an admiration of the other person and endearing respect for them that begged for a touch of class, hence the piano and the vocals right before the last chorus. But, at the same time, there's a lot of underlying indecision, dissatisfaction, sadness, and even anger. It's a tragic and complex story that just couldn't be conveyed the same way without such an eclectic blend of styles. Coming off of your recently released album, ‘This Side of Nowhere,’ how does the concept lace into “All There Is,” allow this song to tie into the project, and stand its own ground as the lead single? This Side of Nowhere tells the story of a wayward boy who grows up in a hostile and desolate world, only to become a hostile and desolate adult. It explores the human condition, telling a story of struggle, hope, and tragedy. It's a bumpy ride, with a complex set of situations and emotions, and the music reflects that. There are some sections of Pink Floyd-style jamming, and others with heady musical intellectualism. Sometimes the music is gentle and intimate, and at other points, it's unapologetically in your face. From the most personal thoughts to grand statements about humanity as a whole, This Side of Nowhere has a little bit of everything, both musically and in the story. "All There Is" stood out to us as a single because it embodies that. Could you please share the role of each member and how you collectively come together to create? We're a four-person team: Danny on guitar and lead vocals, Heather on keyboards and backup vocals, James on bass, and Marc on drums. Our creative process is very collaborative. Usually, someone will bring an idea to rehearsal -- anything from a short riff to the framework of a whole song -- and then we'll all hash it out as a group. We always find that we like the songs better when they've been composed that way because everyone brings something to the table. It helps that we all have different backgrounds and influences. Danny started out in the punk scene, Heather's a classically-trained pianist, Marc comes from a prog and hard rock background, and James has played in a variety of different brands. The one thing that isn't as collaborative is the lyrics: Danny writes 99% of them, which gives them a really personal touch. In your own words, what does “All There Is” mean to you as a band? What are you hoping that your audience takes away from the themes heard in this song? You could say that "All There Is" is about hope, and, in a way, it is: the narrator talks about there being more to life, a future bigger and better than what he's living through in the present. But there's more to it than that. In this case, that idealism is tainted with a hard dose of reality. He can pursue his dreams, but at what cost? At this point in the story of This Side of Nowhere, the narrator has built a life for himself that's not too shabby. After a childhood of having nothing -- no money, no family, no friends, no hope -- he's been able to get an education, start a family, and make up for what he never had before. But his biggest dream, the idea that kept him going for all those years, was still out of reach...until now. Now, he has the chance to live that dream, but, in order to do so, he'd have to give up everything else. So there's definitely an element of hope, but it's laced with guilt and resentment, because why did it have to happen now, like this? In that sense, "All There Is" is also about the crushing feeling of having to make these hard decisions, the knowledge that there isn't always a right answer, and the burden of finding hope even despite it being such a difficult situation. It's something that we've all faced to some degree. We hope that this resonates with our listeners so they know that, no matter what point in their journey they're at or what tough decisions they have to make, they're not alone, and it's okay to have hope -- even if it's complicated. What's next for you? Shows, finally! Since we released the album during the pandemic, we haven't had much of a chance to play it live. Now, we have a few gigs lined up -- the next one is August 1st, 11:30 a.m. at the OC Fair, and we're looking to get more! Beyond that, we're working on new material for a second album. Instagram Facebook

The Chicago-based pop artist and singer-songwriter NÆ gives us our dose of "Sugar Pumps (feat. Blizzle)" in a comedic new music video. A multimedia performance artist and teacher, NÆ promises to leave her audience with a prominent message in each release, comical or not. Her sound is both satire and performance art, bringing something new and fresh to the entertainment industry. Recently releasing her debut album, 'Push Button Future,' NÆ is excited to announce the release of her new and amusing music video for "Sugar Pumps (feat. Blizzle)." Expanding on her music video for "Sugar Pumps (feat. Blizzle)," the visuals feature composer, musician, and producer Ryan Black (Blizzle), with direction from Kris Trgovich and direction of photography from Kraze Videography. Hitting play on the music video for "Sugar Pumps (feat. Blizzle)," the scene opens with barista Blizzle and aerobics dance instructor NÆ at their local coffee shop. The instant NÆ begins singing; we can tell something is different with this video, as she goes into detail regarding the exhilarating feeling of getting her dose of "Sugar Pumps" with her daily coffees. The sonics, created by Chicago-based producer Justin James Dumar, give the song an uplifting and fun-loving edge, which is all the more perfect for this satirical music video. Blizzle then goes into a comedic rap while pumping sugar into NÆ's cup. Later, NÆ makes her appearance as an aerobics instructor straight out of the 80s, serving many innuendos towards her love for those addicting "Sugar Pumps." This music video truly resembles that of a hilarious Saturday Night Live skit, as NÆ gives us heavy Kate McKinnon vibes from beginning to end. Get a belly laugh from NÆ's latest music video, "Sugar Pumps (feat. Blizzle)," now available to watch on YouTube. Welcome to BuzzMusic, NÆ. You've truly given us a good laugh with the release of your recent music video, "Sugar Pumps (feat. Blizzle)." What inspired the comical song itself surrounding an overworked barista and spiraling aerobics instructor? Hey BuzzMusic! Thank you so much for the interview opportunity, and for supporting independent artists! It makes me so happy that you had a good laugh with the music video for "Sugar Pumps (feat. Blizzle)" - my caffeine-driven mission has been accomplished! On a more serious note, there are a few levels of inspiration for the track and the music video. The song itself was inspired by the many times in which I have ordered iced coffee drinks just black… and end up getting a super sweet sugar-infused drink I never asked for. This happened several times at a couple of fast-casual cafés on a road trip I was on with my songwriting partner, Ryan Black (aka Blizzle), and we started writing the song in the car while getting a little sugar high while sipping our road coffee drinks. It is important to mention that having worked in the foodservice industry myself for over a decade, I’m not the type of person to send back a drink if it isn’t quite right. I understand there are honest mistakes, and I now understand that America runs on the assumption that people crave sugar pumps in their coffee drinks. It is our country’s latent addiction to sugar. As my persona NÆ, I write many of my songs as the voice of a certain caricature of a person - always women. In “Sugar Pumps”, I am singing as the caricature of Leah. Leah teaches Zumba classes, but often cancels out all the calories burned with sugary sweet coffee drinks from the massive strip mall Starbucks next door to the fitness center where she teaches. Leah’s experience speaks to a broader critique of consumerism - how the way we consume and present ourselves can define who we are. Think about athleisure attire. High-end leggings, well-fitted sports bras, etc - presenting oneself with these consumables says, “I work out. I do yoga. Fitness is important to me.” The #fitnessmodel posts on Instagram, coupled with top-down photographs of fancy coffee drinks, are a form of currency and display of one’s personal values as they present to the world. I am trying to push at the core of consumerism - how it affects women, and specifically millennial women (now the largest consuming demographic), and consider what this means in our current cultural moment. Regarding your music video for "Sugar Pumps (feat. Blizzle)," what was your collaborative experience like creating and shooting the video with Ryan Black? Do the two of you work together often? Ryan Black aka Blizzle is my creative partner and primary collaborator for all things NÆ. Not only did he edit and mix the production of the musical track, but is also featured as his persona, Blizzle, in the second verse of the song! For the music video, we knew we wanted to film “Sugar Pumps” in a café setting, and with the pandemic resulting in many of these locations having pretty severe restrictions, we decided to start brainstorming together, and with Music Video Director, Kris Trgovich, on a solution. I always start pre-production by drawing out storyboards, looking at reference material from many different decades, and just writing long lists of ideas on paper on how to make visual pieces like this. My primary background is in visual art (I teach Digital Imaging and Photography at DePaul University here in Chicago), and so the visual presentation is of utmost importance to me for the NÆ universe. It was actually our Director, Kris Trgovich, who came up with the idea of building an entire café set in a large warehouse and setting up LED walls to create the imaginative “dream space” of the highly caffeinated mental state that NÆ spirals into over the course of the music video. Kris worked with a décor company to assemble materials, and whitewashed brick wall set pieces by hand. Ryan and I took many trips to Goodwill getting props together, and I put together the costumes for us. Luckily, Kris had a broken industrial espresso machine that we incorporated into the café as well! It took several weekends of brainstorming, building props, and drinking a lot of coffee, but we pulled it off! Ryan Black and I have been collaborators for almost 4 or 5 years now. I started working with him and his micro record label, REB Records, by playing synthesizers as a part of his brainchild project that brings together art, music, and interactive original video games, Black’s Backbone. He worked with me on the single and music video for “Dacron Duvet” (released in early 2020), and produced, composed, and performed on NÆ’s debut album, Push Button Future. During the global health crisis, we have been live-streaming an interactive show called, Saturnae: Orbital Ice Cream where we perform as NÆ & Blizzle on a mission from the International Ice Cream Consortium (The IICC) on Earth to collect intergalactic ice cream recipes and thus revitalize the retail industry on Earth. A fun fact about the music video for “Sugar Pumps feat. Blizzle” is that in the NÆ universe the café is owned by the IICC, and operated by the International Iced Coffee Consortium (a branch of the International Ice Cream Consortium). Look closely at the cups and you’ll see the IICC logo! The IICC is the capitalistic entity in the NÆ universe. When taking a look at your recent music video for "Sugar Pumps (feat. Blizzle)," we truly believe that it's viral material. Would you ever consider taking these videos to a platform like TikTok, where comedy like yours is often sought? Well, thank you! I love that you are fully on board with the comedy and ridiculousness we are serving up in the music video! I am definitely planning on getting on board with TikTok at some point this year, but using it as a platform for silly side stories and experiences that happen in the NÆ universe. Space unicorns, ridiculous coffee drinks, recipes, and completely useless how-to crafting videos might end up as a part of the content. I am still pushing myself to get more comfortable with short-form content like TikTok - so much of my experience is wrapped up in creating longer form, more involved projects, and I am looking forward to pushing myself in this new dimension! Within your recent album, 'Push Button Future,' do you deliver more satire rather than honest lyrical topics? Is there a running theme or concept throughout the album? This is an excellent question! First off, I think that satire can be honest lyrical content, even if it isn’t directly based on personal experience. In my music and art, I am investigating cultural landscapes, idiosyncrasies in consumer culture, and want to unpack those larger concepts with shorter narratives, comedy, music, and specific experiences that point back to this. Whether it is ordering very expensive sugary coffee drinks, going all-in on a luxury unicorn-themed party, moving into a brand-new modern apartment complex (even if the construction is sub-par), or texting disingenuous photographs to a potential romantic partner on a dating app… these are all actions that point back to a larger cultural problem. Allowing the way we consume to define who we are. That is the concept of the album, 'Push Button Future.' I often describe the album as “music about aspirational lifestyles” - the life we aspire to, getting there through material means. I personally struggle with this, and I definitely think it is a massive distraction and problem for middle-class America, women, white women, and those individuals who have to become self-aware and untether themselves from the distractions of our capitalist society in order to approach and care about larger cultural and systemic problems. I want my music to speak to this, and add to the conversation at a larger level. To say, “Let’s take a step back and actually talk about how much money gets spent on venti lattés, and is that daily expense giving one’s life an actual return on the investment?” I (JaNae) am not immune to the problems of consumerism, capitalism, shopping, and posting on Instagram… but, I try to be critical about it, and bring these issues to light by speaking openly about them. Honestly, I love shopping, finding interesting vintage fashion, and a good cold iced matcha latté with oat milk! Seriously, going on trips to my mom at The Mall of America was a vital part of my formative years! But, there is also a balance between consumerism as a distraction and being able to take that important step back and recognize latent addictions, the way we spend our time and money, and then the self-awareness needed to engage in culture, and change the culture for the better. Instagram Artist Website

The Alberta-based producer, DJ, MC, singer-songwriter, and engineer G Major XCLSV teams up with vocalist Miss Benzo for their latest single, "Through the Windows (feat. Miss Benzo)." The Jamaican-born artist promises to leave his audience engaged with each endeavor, especially when it comes to hosting events and opening for staple acts like Rick Ross, Raekwon, and Tyga. Also a dynamic collaborator, G Major XCLSV seeks to bring out the best in every artist he works alongside. Now teaming up with Miss Benzo for their latest single, "Through the Windows (feat. Miss Benzo)," G Major XCLSV drenches our speakers in the modern and contemporary flairs of hip-hop merged with rhythmic production and Miss Benzo's alluring vocal stylings. Listening to the entire single, "Through the Windows (feat. Miss Benzo)," the track opens with a heavy brass sample that's filtered to the gods, also met with a punchy arrangement of drums and G Major XCLSV's haunting vocals. As he begins soaking our speakers in power and confidence through his introductory bars, he later expands on never stopping his grind until that bag comes knocking at his door. As G Major XCLSV continues riding the beat with the utmost authority and dominance, Miss Benzo later makes her beautiful vocal appearance while reciting her mantras and manifestations that blessed her with bags full of moula. We love the dynamic flairs that Miss Benzo adds to this single, as she leaves us in awe of her mysterious and sultry stylings while preparing us for a hefty outro featuring G Major XCLSV's natural grit and poise. Douse yourself in confidence with help from G Major XCLSV's latest single, "Through the Windows (feat. Miss Benzo)," available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, G Major XCLSV. We love the groove and power of your latest single, "Through the Windows (feat. Miss Benzo)." When did you begin writing bars for this single? How long was the track in the making? The idea for this track came about after I made the beat. Essentially I made the beat as part of my weekly beat release schedule for my website gmajorxclsv.com, but this one stuck out to me and I started to think of an idea for something that to me was simple, yet substantial in terms of the way it would be performed and received by whoever listened to it. Miss Benzo easily caught the flow and did her thing on it, giving it what I feel completed the song as a whole with her voice and the lyrics she wrote. Once I finished making the beat we probably recorded the track the next day and I sat with it for a few weeks, just not rushing the process and taking my time with the mix and mastering then listening to it every day, through different life scenario's or when I would regularly just play tunes. I basically followed this process for all 5 songs on the "VIBES" (EP) which this single is also a part of, making sure that not just the individual track but the entire body of work sounded right on the studio speakers, as well in everyday life. What drew you to the smooth stylings of Miss Benzo to feature on your single "Through the Windows (feat. Miss Benzo)?" What was your collaborative process like? Miss Benzo is my partner in crime so anytime I come up with an idea, she gets the first input. When I showed her the idea I came up with for "Through the Windows" I sang it to her with just the hook first (just as it is on the track) and she immediately caught a liking. She started writing and about 10 minutes later she showed me her verse and I was blown away! Did you create the beat and production for "Through the Windows (feat. Miss Benzo)?" Or did you work alongside any other producers during this process? The beat for the song was made in about 30/40 minutes. I found the sample that I used (heard at the beginning of the track and throughout) on Splice and it automatically drew my attention. I knew I wanted it to knock hard (which is the approach I seek with most of my productions), as well I wanted it to have a unique style and bounce. It definitely reminds me of a hard East Coast (NY Area) type of vibe that an artist from that side of Hip-Hop would cherish, which wasn't necessarily the intent but just want it turned out to be. How do songs like "Through the Windows (feat. Miss Benzo)" help listeners get to know you and your music better? Do you usually release such poised, confident, and dominant tracks like this? My releases have always set out to be impactful in some way or another. Whether it is through rapping lyrics of encouragement or just making a track that's enjoyable with no necessary direction other than how it feels. As a producer, my main goal is to make people either dance or think. As an artist, I use my voice to give songs an energetic boost and to make them sound lively. My artistry is purely fueled by my emotions so with respect to my sound and my versatility, I like to keep an open mind in terms of the possibilities. I also love to switch up the flow from typical English to Jamaican Patios because it gives the sound of the track that extra edginess that makes it stand out that much more, plus you know I gotta do it for my yardies! Instagram Facebook

Hailing from New Jersey, the pop/r&b artist and singer-songwriter Destxny releases an exhilarating and haunting single entitled "Sea of Trees." Known for merging and blending various styles and sounds, Destxny always promises to leave listeners on their toes, expecting the unexpected. With an innate drive to transmute her life experiences into music, listeners are bound to feel a sense of relatability to Destxny's versatile music and lyrics. Currently releasing her hazy and wavy single, "Sea of Trees," Destxny delves into more of a passionate and dreamy pop/r&b state through her fluid sonics and charming vocal portrayal. As she sweetens our speakers with incredibly poetic lyricism, Destxny makes it hard to look away from something so pure, inviting, and alluring. Hitting play on the single, "Sea of Trees," the venture begins with samples of rain hitting a window alongside hazy synths and soft keyboard melodies. As Destxny's heavenly vocals make their way in, she delves into a poetic and powerful lyrical theme of standing her ground and surrounding herself with people, places, and things that bring out the best version of herself. The production in this song is remarkably tight and clean, especially around the bouncy hook, as Destxny's soothing vocals are met with a demonic and low-pitched vocal that evens out the high and low end perfectly. Steering away from fake love, new drugs, and anything that will hinder her experience on this plane, Destxny closes the song with incredible passion and power, leaving us in awe of the entire listening experience. Stay up high in the ethereal "Sea of Trees" with help from Destxny's lush single, now available to dream with on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Destxny. We're completely infatuated with the modern tones and dreamy feel of your latest single, "Sea of Trees." What inspired you to create this meaningful single? I was sitting in my room one night and decided to produce a quick beat on GarageBand. Once I started recording, I flowed through the verse, not paying attention to the words, but instead how I felt. I was inspired by what it might feel like to walk through a sea of trees. I imagined the feeling of not feeling at all; just simply living amongst a pure environment. We've noticed that your lyricism within "Sea of Trees" is incredibly poetic. Did you find it easy to transmute your thoughts into lyrics when writing this single? Did you face any personal challenges along the way? I find writing music is the best form of interpreting my inner world. There were a lot of emotions I felt during the culmination of "Sea of Trees." This was the beginning of my move into music. I felt nervous and excited. I knew this move would follow huge shifts in my life; new people, new situations, and new challenges. I reminded myself to stay true to who I am and never change for anyone/thing. Did you have any help creating and executing the production for "Sea of Trees?" What did you want your audience to feel after listening to the entire song? My brother (@remvmber.when) and engineer (@hellcatpriime) co-produced this single. All of my music has been made by them so far. Working with those two encourages me to do the damn thing every time. I got a lot to prove to the big dogs, haha. I wanted my audience to feel like going out and living their best lives after listening to the song. Living the life they choose, doing the things they love. Sometimes we get caught up in living a life that isn't our own. We live to please others, and it can cause so much internal damage. We mentioned that "Sea of Trees" resides under the pop/r&b realm, but we want to hear from you if this is a reoccurring sound for you? Would you say that you usually lean towards pop/r&b? Or do you often switch up your sound and approaches? I'd say I am trying my best to not stick to one sound. I don't want to put myself in a box and make the same songs over and over again. I've been diving into new genres like punk and house, and I can't wait to show everyone how versatile I can be. What's your favorite release of this year, from an independent artist you admire? My favorite release of the year from an independent artist I admire is a song called "Oh Sh!t" by 7evin7ins. It makes me want to scream at the top of my lungs every time I listen to it. And I do, all the f*cking time. He's another amazing artist from NJ who's on the come-up! Instagram Twitter

Emerging, London-based duo Stone Fruit makes an impact in 2021 with their first single of the year, “Second Guess.” Both having worked on different projects, this duo is the fruit of their longstanding friendship and their unquenchable need to create a sound that brings together elements of soul, pop, R&B, and electronic music. “Second Guess,” is the first single off of their forthcoming EP. Excited to welcome this promising addition to their music catalog, the anticipation they have is set high for their audience to take in a brilliantly atmospheric realm, drenched in profound tenors. A variety of sounds sway our perspective into the depths of strikingly foreboding timbres that cascade with sonically alluring melodies. The mystical elements linger on our minds as enchanted hues imprint themselves through the delicate vocal performance, accompanying prevailing lyrical motifs. Enlisting the talents of Valentini Pavlidou to swarm listeners in ominous harmonies, the instant gratification that unveils itself comes with ethereal production components, courtesy of Lef Germenlis. This composition gradually builds as the therapeutic framework makes a statement in the song’s overall structure. Progressing with a narrative that seamlessly flows in harmony with the tantalizing universe before you, we peek through a lens of self-doubt and self-reflection. Stone Fruit does a remarkable job of bringing us into their world with the intention of gracefully setting us to rest in the thought-provoking quintessence of their creations. As “Second Guess,” reflects the storylines and pulsing resonance to be heard on the forthcoming EP, we eagerly await to set sail on a sonic expedition so lucid in nature. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Stone Fruit! We’re thrilled to be able to hear the first single from your forthcoming EP. “Second Guess,” is hauntingly beautiful and most certainly stirs up a heap of emotion and thoughts. What encouraged you to make this the lead single from the project? Thank you for the kind words and for having us! There are a few reasons that we chose ‘Second Guess’ to be the first single of our third EP. In all our releases, we try to avoid getting limited by trying to stick to a specific style, but instead let our songs reflect our current state of mind, our evolution as artists and humans. This song is influenced by the music that we were listening to this year, and it encompasses a lot of personal thoughts and feelings. Moreover, we wanted to share something that better reflects our creative process which usually involves just the two of us, recording multiple layers for hours and messing around with less conventional sounds. Was there a specific moment or story that inspired the meaning behind “Second Guess?" During this year we have re-evaluated a lot of things in our lives. Although it has been challenging at times, songwriting has been a great way of getting thoughts and worries off our chest but also celebrate and highlight everything that is right with the world. With all of this in mind, we started writing ‘Second Guess’ and ended up finishing the song in a couple of days. It was just one of these situations, where ideas flow effortlessly although it is such an esoteric song. The dynamism shared through your talents with Valentini Pavlidou and Lef Germenlis on this track produces a feathery realm into which we fall with ease. Job exceedingly well done! How did this collaboration come to be? What was it like working with one another? Although we have been best friends and have collaborated on multiple occasions for a long time, it took some time to finally realize that it would be great to write music together! When we wrote and produced our very first song together, it was so magical that we knew we needed to do more. Working with good friends has so many privileges. We have this habit of always having a great cup of coffee and chit-chat for at least half an hour and share news about our day/week before we start doing anything else! Sometimes, the subjects we cover in these conversations will eventually turn into lyric lines or songs. There is respect between us, and we care about the music as much we care for one another. We can be honest while we bounce ideas off each other but also have fun. These aspects are so important in the creative process. What can listeners expect to hear on your forthcoming EP? What has you most excited about the release? The new EP will have five songs in total and has so many different influences. Being able to explore and implement sounds that are aesthetically pleasing for us as individuals and as a team, makes us feel truly free and blessed. Additionally, it was lovely to get such a positive response on ‘Second Guess’ so we cannot wait to see what our listeners will think of the new songs and how they will interpret them. Along with four original songs, the EP will also include a cover of one of our favorite songs, ‘Everywhere’ by Fleetwood Mac. Although our songs don’t sound like Fleetwood Mac, there are specific aspects of their songwriting that have influenced us deeply, like the awesome lyrics and storytelling and their haunting vocal harmonies. We have never included a cover in any of our gigs or releases but ‘Everywhere’ is such a lovely song and we found ourselves noodling with it on a Wednesday afternoon. We started changing up the chords and the melodies and bringing it close to our style in such an organic way that we had to make it part of our next release! We also filmed the whole process so we will probably release a video that will give our listeners an insight into the space we are working in and of our creative process. Instagram Facebook

Carter Brady is a New York-based musician and singer-songwriter whose love of performing is relentless. Honing in on his musicianship and ability to take any kind of music and naturally be able to do something unique with it, has set Carter Brady apart from many others. Having been fortunate enough to have recorded and performed in over 10 different bands and ensembles over the past decade, he has managed to find success in the indie music world. He has received positive feedback from artists like William Goldsmith of Foo Fighters, Sunny Day Real Estate, Joey Pecoraro, and Quinn Sullivan, as well as having worked with some of the best musicians and artists in music, ranging from a long list of names such as Mark White of Spin Doctors, Antonio Ciacca, Steve Watson, Peter Press, Mark Saunders, Mark Sidgwick, Richie Scarlet, and many others. With his hit indie-rock single “Chasing Vampires,” foreshadowing the release of his imminent album set to be released in the summer of 2021, Carter Brady returns with the remix, which is getting his fan base eager to hear the array of sound scheduled to come their way. Playing upon the warmth that is solidified by the acoustic guitar riffs, a surge of intensification hits home once the fully loaded percussion and electric elements make their way through the musical arrangement before us. There’s a cool, calm, and collected ease that overflows from Carter Brady’s unique vocal stylings as they grace your speakers with a bolstered eloquence. “Chasing Vampires (Remix),” dips into a musical universe struck by the best of both worlds mentality. We have a top-tier production quality that is met with a grippingly raw performance as the buoyant instrumentation brings a sense of comfort to Carter Brady’s listeners far and wide. Knowing how to approach this piece in a way that leaves us compelled by the song’s organic structure, the songwriting technique effortlessly cascades through Carter Brady’s unforgettable croons. If you’re looking to be consumed by what Carter Brady has to offer, look no further. “Chasing Vampires (Remix)” shows how he has the knack for taking a solid product and duplicating it in an alluringly exclusive way. Hello Carter, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on the release of “Chasing Vampires (Remix).” We always love when an artist can execute a remix of their staple song in a way that doesn’t smudge the integrity, and that’s exactly what you have done with this track. What inspired you to create a remix? The title of “remix” can be a bit misleading for this song, since other than a new bass part and a better mix the remix version isn’t a new arrangement. After releasing Vampires the first time back in December I definitely was happy with how it was sounding. But deep down I knew that it could sound even better. There were some aspects of the recording process and post-production that I had sort of rushed and knew could be fixed if I went back and released it a second time. I can safely say now looking back on it that I am so glad that I did. What approach did you take to the remix that was different from the initial creative process? For the remixed version, I felt that the bass part could use a bit more variety and punch. Thus, I reached out to Mark White, bassist from Spin Doctors, after connecting with him in November via Instagram asking him if he’d be down to record a part for it and send a Logic session back. He happily agreed, and the rest became pretty simple. I wanted to adjust the vocal sound and levels in the overall mix, so I sent Joe DiGiorgi, the new guy mixing it, the original raw vocals from the first session I recorded in and he was able to really bring them to another level along with the guitars, bass, and drums. In your own words, what does “Chasing Vampires (Remix),” mean to you? To me, Chasing Vampires (Remix) means another chance at making the song the way I want it to be, and without coming off as arrogant I can confidently say that now I don’t think there’s much more I could do to make it better. This is by far the most time, money, and effort I have ever spent working on a song, and I wanted to make sure it was the best it could possibly be for people. We are thrilled that you have even more music on the way for us! With your album soon to be released, what can you tell your audience about the project? Yes indeed, I am so happy to be able to share it with you all! And my album, which I’m calling Blue Reverb, is a collection of 12 songs that I have been working on since the pandemic started. I don’t want to give away too much, but I use a 1978 Fender Twin Reverb throughout most of this album, giving the guitars that twangy and distorted reverb sound. The idea of using the color blue in the album title comes from that kind of sad and upset feeling when you go through a tough time, like a breakup, a sticky situation, or a relationship. Part of this was because most of these songs were written during the pandemic, a time when the world was going through tough times. This is not to say that all of the songs are depressing and not upbeat, because most of the songs have great grooves and give off good vibes, and I think that each of the songs sounds different from each other, while also encompassing the qualities and similar styles and sounds necessary to be on an album together. Instagram Facebook

Megan Barker came into this world with songwriting in her blood. Born in Nashville, her father wrote songs for legends like Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, and Hank Williams Jr. to name a few. By the age of 16, Megan was living in Las Vegas and performing live music professionally on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, and opening the show for superstars such as Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Eli Young Band, and more. Fresh off the release of her latest Country meets Pop ballad, “On The Way Up,” Megan Barker performs a series of heartfelt lyrical motifs that she offers intending to lift the spirits of her audience. There’s a draping cordiality that stems from the warm emotion she uses to convey words such as, ‘living the dream is worth the prize.’ As the instrumentation hones in on melodies they are rousing in nature, we admire each twangy guitar riff that submerges to the surface as the rooted depth of each note performed is played with a juxtaposed passion. Latching onto the heartrending croons that she dazzlingly displays with cascading harmonies, we hear the optimistic light that she intends to illuminate through the gloomy year of 2020 affecting everyone in the world. Reminding herself and her audience, that good things are on the way for them if they persevere, Megan Barker has “On The Way Up,” etched into our mind as we replay it through our thoughts, and sound system. Relating to each of us out there through a flourishing connection of authenticity, Megan Barker has us learning the true quintessence behind the high octane personality that she reiterates so well. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Megan Barker, and congratulations on the release of “On The Way Up.” This song acts as its own therapy session for all of us out here. What inspired you to take this approach to the way you constructed the lyrics? Thank you for the warm welcome and kind words! I’ve been excited to release this song for a while now. I think this song can mean so many things for different people. For me, my musical journey has felt like a roller coaster. I think it's hard for some of us to remember that even if it doesn’t feel like it, we are making progress every day. I try to remember to enjoy the journey. These are the days we’ll always remember! Could you please share a glimpse of the creative process when you were building this song from the ground up? Are there any memorable moments you have with “On The Way Up?" Absolutely! I wrote this last summer over Zoom with one of my dear friends and collaborators, David Palmer. He’s a fantastic writer and makes incredible tracks so he played me a few tracks, I was drawn to one that’s similar to what you hear on the recording. I listened through once and thought this vibe felt inspirational and the phrase, “ we’re on the way up” came to me. The song came together quickly. Since 2020 was a complicated time, Palmer built the track, I sang and comped vocals at my house in my studio (closet), and my friend David Flint worked his magic on my vocals and then added electric guitar. None of us ever had to be together in the same room. What a cool time for music creation! How would you say your headspace is now adjusting to the events of last year, trailing into this year? Has anything switched from the creation process to this present moment? My headspace is mostly grateful. I’m so happy that even though last year had some really hard moments, I was able to create and release music. I’ve never been more appreciative of the power of music and how amazing it is that I get to do what I love every day. What is your mission statement as an artist? How do you ensure to drive that home with each thing you do? I am just writing and releasing music that is true to my soul. There’s nothing better than a song making you feel less alone, so if I can find a way to write songs that make others feel that way, that’s a dream come true and a full life in my book. Instagram Facebook