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Hailing from Granada Hills, the California-based artist Manny Romero brings his skills as a singer, songwriter, and producer into the world of R&B, allowing him to set himself apart from other artists. Aptly illustrating his musical versatility, Manny Romero combines Hip-Hop, R&B, and psychedelic flavors into his recent single “Don’t Wanna Be Alone Anymore.” Romero brings the song a vibe of minimalistic nonchalance with a subtle electronic synth and faded trap beat making up its low-fi backtrack. Along with the occasional background harmony, Manny Romero showcases his vocal diversity as he gives the listener a taste of both hard-hitting rap verses and soulful R&B vocalizations during each chorus. Just when the listener would assume that “Don’t Wanna Be Alone Anymore” is coming to an end as the music fades out gracefully, they are immediately transported back into the psychedelic, R&B haze that the song creates. With a sturdy piano melody played at a low octave, Manny Romero lets the listener know that he hasn’t quite finished sharing his message as he exclaims “yeah, I got more, I’ve got a whole different story.” The backtrack begins to intensify as the euphoric synths reach higher octaves and the beat becomes busier. Manny Romero uses the second phase of “Don’t Wanna Be Alone Anymore” to lay it all on the table; each verse bursting with passion and emotion. Now rapping about exactly what he aims to acquire in his lifetime, Manny Romero encourages the listener to unapologetically dedicate their lives to working towards their goals. Hello Manny, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on your latest release, "Don't Wanna Be Alone Anymore." It is not often that we hear a song that can seamlessly incorporate two different tones as you did for the last portion of “Don’t Wanna Be Alone Anymore.” What was your inspiration for including this unique music style? My inspiration for writing this unique music style was writing something different and the way that the song flowed I was just feeling that I wanted to do a beat change in that last portion of the song to describe more of my sad side. By explicitly sharing your goals within your lyrics, fans are encouraged to get in touch with their true desires. What inspired your songwriting for “Don’t Wanna Be Alone Anymore?” Is there a main message you were aiming to share with your fans? What inspired me to write my song for “Don’t wanna be alone anymore was that throughout my life I’ve been alone for so long and I thought that there was something wrong with me since I could never get into a relationship no matter what. I felt that I sabotaged every chance I had to get into a relationship and I thought I was the only one who couldn't find anyone and being alone for so long has caused a hole in my heart and pain that is hard to describe. I later noticed that I wasn’t the only one who was going thru the same stuff I was going thru. Seeing that actually, a lot of people were going thru the same thing as me just inspired me to write this song and just let all of what I was feeling into this song. my main message is that I want the world to know my and others' pain of loneliness and want people who go thru the same thing can relate to the song. We were entranced by your ability to incorporate flavors of various genres from Hip-Hop to R&B and even psychedelic tones. What genres inspire your music style? Has your music style evolved over time? R&B and trap soul is what inspired me to write this type of genre of music for this single. Someone who really inspires me to write one of the styles I write is Bryson Tiller. I really love his music and flow and is something that I adopted and tuned into my style in this song. My music styles have evolved over time and continue to. I’ve been writing music for years and have found my style in music. As a singer, songwriter, and producer, you have control over your entire creative process and are therefore faced with difficult decisions. Could you walk us through the creative process of “Don’t Wanna Be Alone Anymore?” Yes of course. When I was in the studio I was faced with some challenges. It was my first time recording vocals and I’ve never recorded my vocals in the studio before. So I spent a lot of time trying to figure out my sound for vocals which I finally started to. But an even bigger challenge was rapping. I don’t really rap much since I am more of a singer vocal wise so when I was rapping I actually had to rewrite half of my lyrics and there was a point where I almost gave up since I was just stuck at rewriting the lyrics at the last portion of the song. But my friend who is a rapper pulled up and was able to help me rewrite the last verse and I was able to rap the last part. I just put all my emotions out there on the mic and just want people to feel my music. Instagram Facebook

Sharing her stylings from Jacksonville, NC, the independent alt-pop artist, and singer-songwriter Deore releases her sweet escape of a single entitled "s o f t." With writings that mirror her love of nature and spirituality, Deore (Marissa Butler) spent her recent years fronting various projects, ranging from alt-folk to shoe-gaze punk. Through influences like Melanie Martinez, Bon Iver, and Lisa Hannigan, Deore took her stylings to Japan in 2017, where she was heavily influenced by the culture while bringing it back home to the USA to share with us. Expanding on her delicate and lush single, "s o f t," Deore serenades listeners with her silky and angelic vocal stylings that touch on personal and vulnerable lyricism, reaching into our hearts and pitching camp there while she's at it. Overtop of minimal yet highly effective and calming alt-pop sonics/instrumentals, Deore and her musical surroundings leave us nothing but mesmerized. Pressing play on the beautiful single, "s o f t," we're met with a bright and downtempo acoustic guitar alongside Deore's floating falsetto and a comforting sample from the film House on Haunted Hill. Once a modern and soothing kick makes its way in alongside short hi-hats, Deore continues to sing with the utmost delicacy. As she expands on finding herself through her fragility, Deore leaves us in a dreamy trance while the song's tender acoustic guitar continues to haunt our speakers alongside Deore's light background harmonies. Leading us towards the outro, Deore leaves us with a sonic hug through each delicate and passionate aspect of this soothing single. Lose yourself in the dreamy states of Deore's latest single, "s o f t," now available on all streaming platforms. Discover "s o f t," here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Deore. We're completely and utterly submerged into the delicate space of your recent single, "s o f t." What inspired your lyrical message within this single? The message of soft is the undeniable power of vulnerability. I feel the most balanced when the layers of my ego are pulled back, exposing the not-so-glamorous parts of me. This is where intimacy and healing live, and I love going there. It’s hard to let yourself (and others) access this part of you after heartbreak. So I wanted to write a song that invites others into this space of mine and hopefully encourages them to visit this space in themselves too. When listening to "s o f t," we couldn't help but hear vocal similarities to acts like Billie Eilish and Melanie Martinez. When creating this song, did you have any artistic influences in mind? Ugh, I love Melanie Martinez. She is actually a huge influence of mine. I also love Lisa Hannigan’s work. Her voice is ethereal. Did you work with any producers when creating the sonics for "s o f t?" What sort of vibe and atmosphere were you going for when creating the sonics? I did! I worked with Yung Citizen based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He’s incredible, such a talented dude. I wanted a dreamy, haunting lullaby vibe for this song. I sent him a demo recording from my closet at home and he brought it to a whole other level. Could you tell our readers more about your brand and what you tend to touch on within your music? What do you represent and stand for as an artist? The driving force behind my music is reaching the broken, specifically those who have experienced abusive relationships. My dream is for my music to soothe and comfort these people, allowing them to feel seen and understood. As for my brand? I am very inspired by nature and my relationship with Jesus. I feel most creative and at home when I am out in nature, specifically by the ocean. I went through most of my life in a haze, after I experienced healing I felt like I saw the world for the first time. It really is beautiful here, so I love bringing those elements into my writing. What's next for you? I am currently preparing to record more music. I haven’t decided if I wanted to release these next songs as a series of singles or as an EP. But either way, more is coming Instagram Facebook

The Michigan-based singer-songwriter and pop-country artist McKayla Prew turns the tables on a romantic fairy tale love with her latest single, "Prince." Currently gearing up to release her full-length debut album, 'Mine,' McKayla Prew is incredibly eager to get the ball rolling on her music career with consistent releases. After releasing her well-received debut single, "FAKE FRIENDS," McKayla Prew is now charging down her unique creative path without an end in sight. Produced by McMusic, McKayla Prew's latest single, "Prince," also features the sweet guitar stylings of Troy Lancaster (Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift, etc.). When speaking upon this fairy tale gone wrong of a single, Prew had this to say, "This fairy tale ends up not having a typical happy ending as the dream "Prince" ends up being the greatest villain of the story." As we begin listening to the single, "Prince," the song opens with Troy Lancaster's bright and twangy electric guitar melodies accompanied by mid-tempo drum breaks and plucky banjo melodies. As McKayla Prew begins vocalizing her passion for someone special, she later transitions into the upbeat chorus while captivating any listener with her beaming and broad vocal range. Diving deeper into the single and McKayla Prew's lyricism, she sings from a heartfelt and romantic approach until the very last hook, where she switches her lyricism to depict scenes of being a damsel in distress, left in her tower without the prince she dreamed of. We get heavy 'Speak Now' Taylor Swift vibes from this single, as it leaves us chanting McKayla Prew's anthemic lyricism until the very last beat. Get your dose of reality with McKayla Prew's latest single, "Prince," and keep an eye out for the artist's forthcoming album later this year. Discover, "Prince," here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, McKayla Prew. We love the upbeat and exciting tones within your recent single, "Prince." What inspired you to write a song about a prince turned villain? I feel like everyone can relate to a time where someone they loved deeply changed for the worst. Prince is the story about loving someone who used to be there for you through everything. Suddenly, events twist and turn as the said “Prince” leaves at the downfall. I grew up reading and watching fairytales where a princess gets saved by her prince and lives happily ever after. This inspired me to write a song about the true reality of love and that it isn’t always meant to be, even when you think it is. Why did you choose to create the instrumentals for "Prince" to be so exciting? Instead of making a more somber and reflective instrumental atmosphere? I chose an upbeat instrumental for Prince to demonstrate the excitement that comes with finding love. Throughout most of the song until the end, I sing about the charming characteristics of the “Prince.” These descriptions are used to add a dreamy tone to the song and demonstrate the loving infatuation with being in love. I wanted the instrumentals to reflect the giddy, on top of the world feeling when you fall in love. What was your collaborative experience like with producer McMusic and guitarist Troy Lancaster for your single, "Prince"? Prince takes on a more country vibe which is a genre I grew up listening to. Throughout the making of my album, I cover a broad variety of genres which has allowed me to find which I enjoy most. Using guitarist Troy Lancaster was like a dream come true as he has performed with many artists that I have looked up to for many years. Could you tell us more about your forthcoming album? Do you have a title for the project yet? The title of my debut album is called Mine. I named this album after one of the songs on the tracklist. Mine has a deeper meaning as this is my own first album with all the original songs that I wrote by myself. My album is quite difficult to place under a genre as I experimented with many different ones that fit the message of the song. Mine ranges from pop to country, to techno. I am so excited to share this piece of my heart and soul with the world. instagram.com/mckaylaprew

Paponeireau is the moniker that violinist Shawn Fisher chose for his solo project when he moved to the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia. The symphonic ambient-folk sound of Paponeireau invites listeners to feel and let go of everything that weighs heavy on the heart. Much like Shawn Fisher’s main influence, Andrew Bird, he uses his violin and a looping pedal to improvise a variety of intricately textured songs and meditative soundscapes. The luxurious soundscape of his most recent ballad, “Breathe,” instills a sense of stillness as the musical elements surround you in a warming blanket of divine essence. Through prevailing keys, delicate sounds of nature, and the empowering string performance, the manner in which these components flood into your speakers has you immersed in the quintessential mindfulness that poignantly hails from Paponeireau. Once the opulent timbres courtesy of Shawn Fisher and Holly Schweitzer come sweeping through as they cascade with the fortified musical foundation, we hone in on the genuine attributes that are being performed before us. Each vocal layer is impeccably placed in order to etch the reminder to breathe in our minds, and the depth conveyed has us intricately feeling the movements of breath enter and exit our body. James Stephen takes engineering to a newfound dimension as the plentiful spirit of the live and well-balanced mix infiltrates the various angles of our headspace. “Breathe,” utilizes a brilliant array of timing and spatial cues as we get to soak in the moments without angelic croons. This allows the triumphant impact of their arrival to maintain a significant place in the song and in our mindset as we feast on the eloquent ease poured over us. Paponeireau is redefining the purpose of music and for that, we’ve become instant fans. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Paponeireau, and congratulations on the release of “Breathe.” With such a brilliant array of sounds offered in this piece, what moment sparked the inspiration for this particular soundscape? Thanks for the warm welcome and for featuring Breathe on BuzzMusic. I wouldn't call Breathe a soundscape, but it's tricky because it definitely has soundscape elements with the frogs croaking in the background. Breathe started as a melody that I played on the piano in my living room. It was this feeling of anticipating the inevitable day I would need to leave the place I am living at. I am so blessed to be renting a beautiful post and beam home in the Slocan Valley of BC, Canada, but it's on a temporary basis. Being here has brought so much beauty, positive change, and inspiration to my life, and I anticipated that it would soon just be a distant and surreal memory. I started playing this piano melody with a feeling of melancholy, and as time went by it started to feel more important to record it and to record in the same room it was written so I could capture the exact sound of being in this place. We left space at the end of the song to really let that feeling of the room sink in. My best friend James Stephens passed through our area on his way to the tree plant, and he brought his studio equipment with him. It was on a sleepy night when we set up and recorded everything. I opened the windows to hear the frogs a little more clearly in the recording. The next day James sent me a finished mix. Do you find that you have to tap into a different state of mind for each creation you bring forth, or do you follow a similar process that works for each song/project? Every project has been a different creative process thus far. I value being genuine with musical energy, so I like to get into the right headspace with each song I create. When I first started recording I was playing in a pop-rock band getting quite lost in the party scene, and so the energy of our music was aligned with that lifestyle. When I record for other artists today there are two mainframes of mind. I am either focused and methodical or loose and intuitively flowing. With my music, I gravitate towards the flow-state, especially when I am creating live-looped soundscapes with my violin. I believe music alters the state of mind naturally, so it's not so much of a choice of how to think, but more a choice to let go and give in to the flow of feelings. I also recognize the importance of dreams with my creative process. Multiple times I have used ideas from dreams to make music. This is why I chose the name Paponeireau which derived from Papineau Lake (a location I often dream of) and Oneironautics (the practice of traveling through the dream realm). What’s your mission statement as an artist? How do you ensure to carry that out through your brand and music? My main mission has changed a lot throughout my career. At first, it was "let's get weird" which people from the community of Guelph would chant at each of my band's shows. It was making a point to be inclusive towards everyone. Just be yourself. I'm still living this truth, but I would say that today I gravitate more towards the idea of making music for the sake of catharsis, and helping myself and hopefully others heal the hidden internal traumas we often do not allow to boil up and release. I want to bring people to a place where they can feel safe to visit the things they keep locked up inside because that's the moment when you can ask the question, "does this feeling serve me anymore?" What has been the best piece of advice that you’ve applied to your craft this far? "The 'right note' is always just a half step away." Interesting music isn't perfect, and your mistakes add character to the song. It's just a dance between dissonance and harmony, and that's life. If life was always perfect, it would be boring. There wouldn't be an awareness of yang without the perspective of yin. Sometimes the fear of messing up makes your mind stick to what is known, but there's this whole other world to explore once you release that fear of imperfection. As a violinist, I was classically trained and a certain unhealthy mentality towards perfectionism came with that. Then one day my teacher showed me how to bend notes so that a bad note slides into a good note and then suddenly the bad note itself sounds so much more intentional. This one piece of advice is the reason why I feel liberated in going to play a gig or recording session with no prepared material. What's next for you? I am involved with co-writing in collaboration in Winlaw, BC called Goats in Trees. We are planning on applying for a grant to receive funding for a full album. As Paponeireau, I am lining myself up for a career playing violin soundscapes for yoga and meditation classes, recording violin sessions for other artists, and recording my own music. My next show will be playing for the online Kootenay Yoga Festival on Saturday, June 12 at 6:15pm (PT). If you'd like more information you can go to their website: https://www.kootenayyogafestival.com/ Artist Website Facebook

Where words fail, music speaks. This is the ethos the Dublin-born, now L.A.-based songstress Don Ivy manifests in her latest musical endeavors. She finds strength and rejuvenation in her ability to take the vulnerable and mos fleshy sentiments we all harbor deep inside, and shoots them out in a compact and digestible pill we associate today as Dream-pop. In Don Ivy's debut single, we saw the young budding artist emerged in a seductive acoustic production that transversed the spaces between Contemporary and Pop; buzzing about the love that zigzags amongst the black-holes of our internal emotions. It was the first step in satisfying the implacable hunger she has for opening up the pandora's box inside her creative soul that suppresses her most meaningful and profound songwriting. This year, we continue in the exposé of her most enchanting sentiments, with "Linda McCartney Burgers,"—an ethereal dream-pop fantasia, with thoughtful introspection, and sometimes playful hymns that produce a sense of elation. The production here is minimalistic and gives the space necessary for Don Ivy, and all her enamoring saturated presence, to establish a foothold over our pumping hearts. The Irish intoner takes on a hauntingly captivating silhouette and renders herself glowingly amongst the posture bracing percussion that intermingles and synergizes over atop an acoustic guitar that glides alongside her topline. It's an introspective narrative that produces a swaying ballad-like predilection; as if we're taking part in meditation. When she buzzes and resounds over, "Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry," it feels like an ecstasy, and when she hums a playful "la da da" in the pre-chorus, we're wholly invested in the transformative sonic experience. The accompanying video only magnifies the dream-pop venture as it highlights our chanteuse in a vintage textured coloration that cuts between perplexing and profound symbolism, adorning the sonic spectacle with an attached visual stimulation. Her voice effects like a fresh draft that melts into the room, producing goosebumps as it evaporates, and disarming our guarded vulnerabilities while engorging us with relaxing vibrations that Don Ivy's, now surging, creative juices provide. What's been the most fulfilling experience this year for you as an artist? Perhaps I’m strange... But I swear the pandemic lockdown was like a divine intervention from the universe or something. It forced me to stop and go inwards. And in that stillness, I found so much music. Prior to the lockdown, I was always so distracted, running around everywhere.. my music was nowhere near as much of a priority as it should have been. Making music is now such an integral part of who I am because experiencing the lockdown made me realize how much I need it to survive. I’m so grateful for that. How do you find the determination to inject your music with such profound storylines and magnetizing dream-pop instrumentations? Primarily, I’m a storyteller... and a chronic dreamer! The music, I suppose, is a hybrid of that. I’ve always been a big fan of dream pop, I adore shoegaze guitar, dreamy synths, and cinematic strings. I also feel like as a genre, it particularly encourages vulnerability and honesty in the way you write. Nothing is off-topic. What's an aspect of your creative nature that you think you'll always be aspiring to improve, and what fuels that drive for you? I think that the best songwriters are able to experiment with different genres. I think finding a way to write in different styles, whilst still retaining your own authentic sound, is something I’m definitely aspiring for. I would love to think that one day I could be paid to write any style of music, and therefore have it as a much bigger part of life. I am also really excited to go back to acting school once everything is back up and running, I find the classes so much fun and a great way to stay creative! What is next for you in the upcoming months? Can we anticipate another single reaching us this September, or maybe an Extended Play down the line? I actually have two releases planned in September.. the first is a short folk song called Mercury - it’s really more like a poem singing, I wanted to have something as a taster in between my big releases, and to demonstrate my growing ability to write in different genres. At the end of September, I’ll be releasing On The Radio. I’m super excited about that. It’s been my big lockdown project, loosely based around world events. There will definitely be an EP next year, I am working on it! What has been keeping you inspired this year? Lockdown was such a great excuse to start using my spare time to pursue personal projects - investing in a MacBook really helped as I am now learning basic music production on GarageBand and creating my own visuals. My lockdown music inspiration has been Arlo Parks, Sasha Sloan, Beabadoobea, and Marina. I've had them on repeat! Also… the thought of just being able to just dance at festivals again one day in the future! I miss traveling and having fun. instagram.com/tropico_don

The Calgary-based electro-pop artist, producer, and singer-songwriter Coolmowee gets us in the summer spirit with a thrilling music video for his exhilarating single, "Single All Summer." Reworking and expanding his sound since the 80s, Coolmowee now resides under the exciting sounds of vintage synth-pop and modern electronic. Having lived and toured in places like Beijing, Indonesia, Oslo, Thailand, and more, Coolmowee has recently relocated to his home country Canada, focusing on sharing music from his extensive unreleased catalog. Highlighting his exciting music video for the 2020 smash single, "Single All Summer," Coolmowee blasts through our speakers with his stimulating high-tempo production while leaving listeners ready to bask in the summer heat. The music video takes on a similar venture, as the featured artist/singer-songwriter Maria travels through various picturesque scenes that capture all of summer's glory. Diving into the music video for "Single All Summer," the journey begins with Maria waking up and getting ready to seize the summer day. While Coolmowee's production pierces our speakers with his lively tones, synths, and drums, Maria brings us deeper into the song's concept through lyrics that touch on a spring-fling that went astray and how she's more than ready to be "Single All Summer." Viewers can catch Maria and her friends taking in all of life's gifts and pleasures, from hopping on the back of someone's motorcycle to fireworks at the beach. Also featuring scenes of Maria's male counterpart, he sinks into a deep state of reflection while the girls are outliving their lives without a care in the world. Find Coolmowee's exciting music video for his energetic release, "Single All Summer," now available to watch on YouTube. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Coolmowee. We love the picturesque summer scenes within your exciting music video for "Single All Summer." What inspired the music video's concept and scenes? I was entering University in 1985, and looking back, it was a great time to experience music. Billy Idol was one of the MANY favorite artists I have cassettes from and his song “All Summer Single” was in my head when “SINGLE ALL SUMMER” came to fruition. The song and video were complete before the pandemic, so it was meant to show a great summer 2020 for everyone, and how to be fun and free, and experience the character-building relationships that help define our adulthood. What was it like working with Nicole Carino for your song and music video "Single All Summer?" What was your collaborative experience like? Nicole is SUCH an amazing singer and collaborator. She is such a perfectionist while at the same time, she is patient with the changes I needed. I remember asking her to add the Single All Summer, Single All Summer chant a bit late in the process and she was “No problem”. I first collaborated with her on “Vintage 201984”. What did you want your viewers to feel after watching your music video for "Single All Summer?" Did you want the video to trigger any memories or sensations? Well – hopefully, to show a great summer experience for 2021…since 2020 was canceled/postponed… It should trigger how fun life can be – and the tougher times in relationships – but to show how strong we all must be to thrive in the world. Since you released your music video for "Single All Summer" last July, how has your audience received the video? Has it done as well as you hoped? This is a tough one since it was released in July 2020, in a very careful time in the world. In hindsight, maybe should have waited until now. But that’s why I am asking for more attention to it – and hopefully, more will like the song. What's next for you? I will continue to release danceable EDM/POP 80’s inspired singles in 2021, as I recently did in May with a dance instrumental called “My Design is the Bassline”. I will be singing on the next two songs – building on my experience from “Back in My Arms Again”. I have my most exciting song yet on the way……(been working on it for quite some time) and hope it’s my best received ever… let's see. Instagram Facebook

Hailing from New York City, the emerging pop artist and singer-songwriter Stephanie June releases a tribute to inner freedom with her latest single, "Cry Baby Cry." Born of Persian immigrant parents, Stephanie June felt deeply compelled to surround herself with music at a young age. Through influences like Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, and Lauryn Hill, Stephanie June later took her stylings to study theater at NYU while also acting Off-Broadway. In terms of her music career, Stephanie June recently released her single and music video for "Cry Baby Cry." When speaking upon the meaning behind the single, Stephanie June mentioned, "It's about a moment of catharsis, about taking a break from seeking answers, and giving yourself the thing you want most." Delving into the single "Cry Baby Cry," we're met with a bright and upbeat piano arrangement, smooth drum breaks, a plucky electric guitar, and Stephanie June's soulful vocal stylings. As she begins depicting scenes of an ex making their way back into her life after a long and hard healing process, Stephanie June later elaborates on the feeling of seeing someone crawl back on their knees after all is said and done. We truly admire the upbeat, empowering, and energetic feel of this single, as Stephanie June perfectly describes the feeling of freedom one meets when leaving a troubled relationship in the past. As the lively pop banger glistens and gleams until the outro, Stephanie June closes the track on a note of motivation and freedom, leaving anyone inspired to sharpen their independence tool. Find Stephanie June's recent empowering single, "Cry Baby Cry," on all streaming platforms, and watch the song's music video on YouTube. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Stephanie. We love the lively and empowering feeling you captured in the "Cry Baby Cry” video. To us, the song brings up themes of freedom and healing. What inspired you when writing the song? Thank you, so happy it resonated. I love the feeling people get when they hear it. I actually wrote it a year ago in quarantine. That time felt pretty isolating, so I think I was looking to feel freedom in the music. I was writing incessantly, and this song poured out without stopping. It was such a gift to be able to get it all out. I wrote it on guitar, singing stream of consciousness for two days straight. The moment it came together was cathartic, I felt so much lighter. I think a lot of us have this inclination to decide exactly what we feel about certain relationships. We like to put them in boxes - it’s easier. But I didn’t want the relationship in the song to have a clear connotation of “good” or “bad.” Because we only do that when we’re in our heads. So when I wrote ‘Cry Baby Cry,’ I gave myself the freedom to express messy feelings. And I’m so grateful for that, because now when I sing it I feel empowered. Did you collaborate with any producers or engineers on "Cry Baby Cry?" Yes! The best producers I could have ever dreamed of - Daniel Alvarez and Jordan Dunn-Pilz. They also make up the band, Toledo - they’re insanely talented. Finding them felt like kismet. I heard their music on SoundCloud and basically fell in love with their sound, so I sent them a direct message on Instagram. Within a couple of weeks, we were recording in their basement studio in Bushwick. They created such a fresh, layered sound. I wrote the song as a pure ballad and really wanted them to elevate the sound. I wanted people to dance like crazy to it. They exceeded my wildest expectations. Then it was mixed and mastered by Robbie Soukiasyan, who absolutely smashed it. What inspired the scenes within your music video for "Cry Baby Cry?" Why did you decide to capture New York in this moment of rebirth? What does that mean to you? I wanted this video to reflect the energy and message of the song. I wanted to embolden people to be vulnerable and own their experiences. I asked my friend Seth Hagenstein - such a brilliant director - if he wanted to make this video. We talked a lot and both wanted to expose this singular moment in New York. The reality of the city opening back up right now mirrors the unpredictable energy of the song. There is so much beauty in embracing that uncertainty. I had an image in my head of people dancing full out to the song - but not choreographed. I just wanted it to feel authentic to this moment in time. Seth had his friend Gilaad Amir organize a “Dance Walk” for 100 of their friends. It ended up being so much fun - it definitely did not feel like a video shoot. People were joining left and right. Seth captured it all so beautifully. There are certain moments in there we couldn’t have planned. I feel grateful for how it turned out. You've mentioned that you create music for your audience to participate in rather than listening to. How do you write your lyrics so that listeners can find a piece of themselves within your concepts and music? When you write from the truest part of yourself when you say the thing you’re scared to say - that’s usually the thing people most relate to. So I try to get myself in an honest space whenever I write. I like to hone in on specific details and people’s idiosyncrasies in my music. Because we all do that, right? We all remember little details about relationships - so somehow when you hear something so specific in a song, it feels so personal. l can’t really turn my writer brain off. When I meet someone interesting or someone says something compelling, I sneak off and write. To me, there’s no city more alive and full of nuance than New York. I’ll never leave this city because there is no shortage of captivating people. The brilliant one-liners I catch just walking down the street make their way into my music constantly. So if you see a girl mumble-singing into her phone while walking, there’s a good chance it’s me. Instagram

Soaking us in his sweet pop stylings from Portland, the 29-year-old LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter and versatile artist Michael White opens his heart with a vulnerable 13-track album entitled 'My Heart.' Constantly sharing positive vibes through his lyrical content, Michael White is never one to shy away from vulnerable and personal themes. Grasping inspiration from staple pop acts like Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, and Christina Aquilera, Michael White is more than excited to captivate listeners with his heartfelt pop/r&b album, 'My Heart.' Diving headfirst into the album, Michael White graces us with the soulful introductory track, "Worst Time (Intro)." As the song opens at a downtempo pace with Michael White's lush background vocals serenading us alongside the tender drum breaks and gentle synth arrangements, he later makes a broader vocal appearance and lets listeners into the passionate and overwhelming space of parting ways with someone who will eternally linger in the back of his mind. We truly adore the soothing and warm feel of this intro track, as it perfectly starts the album on a note of pure passion and devotion. Moving onto the album's second track, "Blacked Out," the song opens with more of a groovy r&b tone, primarily through the haunting ghost-like background vocals and the pulsating synth melodies. As Michael White's warm and smooth vocal stylings pour through our speakers, he begins letting us into relatable scenes of numbing the pain with anything he can get his hands on while attempting to flee the overbearing thoughts that crowd his mind. Moving through the song, Michael White offers brilliant vocal harmonies overtop of the mysterious and dark-sounding sonics, closing the song with nothing but truth, honesty, and introspection. Getting up close and personal with the project's third track, "My Ex," the song opens like a lush and serene horizon through the slow cascade of synths that flood our speakers with the utmost ambiance. As Michael White begins vocalizing his thoughts of why he stays with a certain someone who continues to disappoint him, the background sonics slowly start to expand with added downtempo trap drums and the same hazy synth arrangements. We can't get enough of Michael White's honest and personal lyricism within this track, as he explains the trials and tribulations of attempting to fix something so shattered and broken. Spicing up the sonic atmosphere with the album's fourth track, "D.T.L," we're met with a groovy and sultry opening through melodic background synths and Michael White's savory melisma. This is the first track on the album that showcases Michael White's strength and stamina after parting ways from an ex. We can't help but feel that the album is meant to track his progress after a breakup, as this song is the perfect pick-me-up to anyone in need of a heated groove that encourages the listener to move onward and upward. We love Michael White's wit, charisma, and positivity in this single, as he helps us look at the glass half full. After feeling like he's on top of the world, Michael White later sinks into a deep state of reflection with the next track, "Better Alone." The song opens as tender and soft as the first ray of morning sun shining through our east-facing window, as we're met with soothing piano melodies and filtered brass melodies, almost paying a sonic tribute to the late great Mac Miller. While singing about how someone changed his life, Michael White later solemnly reminds himself of how he's better off alone. Although this might not be entirely true, anyone can relate to this lonesome feeling that comes and goes from time to time. Moving forward into the album's sixth track, "Someone Love Me," Michael White brings us into yet another highly relatable listening experience through his lyrics that touch on craving affection, love, and care. While wishing for someone to share his life with, Michael White serenades us with his soothing and calming vocal stylings that float through our speakers with the utmost grace and ease. This emotional and personal ballad truly leaves us with a breath of fresh air, as Michael White has perfectly crafted the most relatable lyricism regarding the drive to find his partner in crime. Landing on the midway point and title track, "My Heart," the song opens as bright as the morning sun through vibrant pitched-up vocal arrangements and lively synth arrangements. As Michael White makes his energetic vocal appearance, he later expands on feeling uplifted when in the presence of someone so near and dear to him. We love the electro-feel of this track, as the sonics blast through our speakers with energetic and groovy flairs while Michael White serenades us with his whole heart and soul. We love the dynamic feels of this album, as Michael White has provided the perfect soundtrack to a breakup thus far. Getting nostalgic and soulful with the next track, "Wanted Love (feat. Toño)," the song gracefully opens with sonics that throws us back to the prime eras of r&b through plucky keyboard melodies and organic drum breaks. As Michael White begins setting the song's passionate atmosphere through his lyricism that pays tribute to the love he once shared with someone special, we can't help but feel uplifted by this refreshing lyrical feel. Later on, the featured artist Toño makes his sweet vocal appearance and jumps into an upbeat rap/spoken word where he gives a sweet and savory ode to the magic he feels when around someone special. Bringing the modern flairs of pop/r&b to the album's ninth track, "For U," the song opens with filtered guitar melodies that later beam with their natural vibrance and heart. While Michael White makes his way in, he uses this time around to delve deeper into his psyche through lyrics that break down his emotions regarding someone who shut him down. As he continues to remind them of their hold of him, Michael White leaves us with a bounty of emotion while allowing us to find a piece of ourselves within his saddening and unfortunate lyricism. Michael White truly has our feet tapping to the downtempo and soulful beat as he closes the song off on a note of serenity. Drifting into the album's tenth track, "Drive Me Crazy," we're met with another celestial and vibrant electronic sonic feel through the sweet and fluttery synths that pierce our speakers with a bounty of passion. As Michael White begins vocalizing his tender emotions once again, he takes his time to delve into the harsh and unfair way he's been treated by someone close. While reminding his significant other of his desire for them and how he yearns for their time, Michael White later expands on the fast-paced mind that feeds him stressful thoughts. We're totally getting down with each serene synth that makes its calming appearance, as the sonics perfectly complement Michael White's heartfelt, relatable, and personal lyrical themes. Opening the next song, "Happy," with a heavy electric guitar melody alongside angelic ghost vocals, we genuinely love the instrumental and sonic switch up within this hit. As Michael White begins touching on his journey to healing the broken heart a few songs back, he expands on ventures like mediation that could potentially lead him out of a rut and into clarity. That said, he further delves into his fast-paced mind through lyrics that touch on his anxiety that causes him vast amounts of stress and steers him away from true contentment. With the addition of a bright and booming bassline, the song truly makes us feel all sorts of emotions with help from the dense sonics and Michael White's personal lyricism. Hitting play on the album's twelfth track, "Nearby," the song peacefully opens with slow and mellow piano melodies alongside Michael White's warm vocal portrayal. As he touches on romantic scenes of the pleasure and passion felt by the touch of someone special, he later delves into the emotional sensation of saying goodbye to someone who's changed his life in many ways. While also asking them to stay nearby and to not leave him alone in the dust, we honestly couldn't have asked for a more vulnerable and respectable piece from Michael White, especially as we begin to close off the dynamic album. As the album comes to a close with the passionate and hopeful outro track, "Give Us a Try," Michael White opens the song with a plucky and soothing acoustic-electric guitar while he begins expanding on his devotion to someone and his attempt to flee his lonesome nights. Through this downtempo track, Michael White encourages his significant other to give their love a try one last time while grooving to the song's downtempo and soothing sonics. While the gentle outro track comes to a close, Michael White leaves us with a bounty of life, passion, and heartache to take away and ponder. There's an old saying that states, "When a writer loves you, you are immortalized," and that's precisely what Michael White has done with this entire album as he pays tribute to a love that once was. Find Michael White's album, 'My Heart,' on all digital streaming platforms. Instagram Twitter

22-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter Venessa Morgan is currently residing in Toronto, Canada, but originally from Mississauga. Growing up listening to Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, and other empowering female legends, she grew a love for R&B music and decided that this was the genre she wanted to create within. After creating music in silence and performing for the four white walls in the studio, Venessa Morgan realized it was time to release original music and share her talents with the rest of the world. Debuting her introduction to the soothing realm of R&B, Venessa Morgan presents, the poignant, “Lies4Promises.” Tapping into a spectrum of both personal and impersonal experiences, her main goal was to create a ballad that people could relate to. Evoking emotion with the euphonious melodies overflowing from her being, Venessa Morgan is truly a force to be reckoned with when she steps up to the microphone. The pacifying hues that she allows to freely flow from a place of passion seem authentic. Her luxurious vocal performance cascades over the instrumentation as she bundles you up in a blanket of security through her lyrics. Although the song leans into the themes of heartbreak within love, you truly feel like Venessa Morgan is there to make everything alright. You hear melodic inspiration sprout from her backing vocals and runs as she trails through your mind in a way that has her imprinted in your thoughts long after “Lies4Promises,” comes to a halt. At only 22 years old, the sound that she conveys is mature and touches on the wisdom of someone who has lived a lifetime of hardships. The ability to do that in your music is quite a remarkable feat, and for that; we understand what all the hype is about. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Venessa Morgan! Congratulations on the release of “Lies4Promises.” With your debut single out into the world, how does it feel to have your foot in the door of the music industry? Thank you so much! Honestly, it feels surreal. Like I literally feel like it hasn't quite hit me yet! I've been singing in my room amongst my four white walls for my entire life, I never expected to put out music and have people actually listen to it! It's an amazing yet scary feeling, to be honest. You go from being yours and a few others' little secrets to having your music that contains your most vulnerable side out in the world for everyone to see. Despite the fear; that I'm sure I will overcome, it's amazing to be one step closer to my dreams! Could you please dive a bit deeper into the meaning and inspiration behind “Lies4Promises?" Yes, Of Course! Having experienced disappointments and betrayal in both relationships and friendships and just life in general, I realized that at the end of it all, I'd find myself asking the same questions .. every single time. It became a pattern, almost like a - here we go again. I'd find myself questioning things that I may never get the answer to. I found myself doing a lot for people who weren't able or even willing to reciprocate the same energy. Promises are super important to me, just as important as a pinky swear to an 11-year-old child. I find that a lot of people have many things to say but their actions don't line up. Why promise things you can't provide? Why didn't I listen to my mom .. my friends, my family? Not all people deserve the benefit of the doubt and I learned this the hard way. It's a shameful self battle after realizing what was really happening, what the eyes didn't see at the time. It only sucks in the beginning, but then you get over it and hopefully learn. I'm human, I'm still learning. What prompted you to have this be your debut? Were there any other songs in the running for this spot? I heard the beat and I was immediately drawn to it. It had that old-school, timeless R&B vibe to it that I absolutely love and I knew right away that I wanted to write to it. I won't lie, I didn't think this would be THE single. I had other songs that I wanted to push first, but there was just something about this particular song. The lyrics, the melody .. everything was just so real. I always write with intent and truth, the subject of betrayal and pouring into the cup of others while mine is on the verge of empty is something I've experienced all my life and I know there are other people out there like me who give and give only to be taken for granted. It's not a good feeling. I want people to see Venessa and only Venessa. Vulnerability is super important to me when it comes to songwriting, not only does it create a great song, it helps you understand yourself better. This is the song that people need to hear. It's okay to be nice, just know when to pull back and let sleeping dogs lie .. or else you'll end up feeding yourself questions and looking for the closure you may never get. In terms of emotion felt and messaging picked up, what are you hoping your audience takes away from this song? Honestly, I want people to realize that they don't need to depend on anybody. A boyfriend, a girlfriend .. a friend. Don't allow yourself to be sucked into a world in which you feel like you can't function on your own. It's so important to listen to that 'gut feeling' it can literally be life-changing. Listen to your mom when she tells you that he or she isn't the one, you'll save yourself a lot of trouble. I also need people - especially my ladies, to realize that dwelling on someone who fed you nothing but lies after lies is useless. Take your time to hurt, be mad .. be sad, scream girl! Remember that 'what you allow is what will continue. Love yourself first ALWAYS. If I had the chance to tell my younger self this I probably wouldn't have even written this song, but I also wouldn't be where I am today. Happier and so much more in love with myself. What's next for you? Honestly, my dream isn't and never was fame. I just wanna make music. Whether I have the ability to perform for 3 people or 300 people, I'm happy. I'm currently working on some more music that I can't wait for people to hear! Although I'm 22 and have been singing practically my entire life, I just started my journey. I'm taking it one step at a time and enjoying every minute of it. What's for me will be for me, and God knows what he has in store for me. At the end of the day, it has always come down to the music. 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Brussels-based Marvett delves into melancholic pop-rock music to write about the joys, impulses, sorrows, and questions that life sends him. As an inspired melodist and fierce composer, he releases addictive sound nuggets with his projects in all simplicity from his home studio set up in his room. Transforming his doubts into genuine radio hits by playing on contrasts and cultivating the ambivalence between lyrics from his head and melodies from his heart, Marvett lives in a pop-rock universe, sincere and without borders. Vibrancy flows naturally in Marvett’s latest single “Bad Thoughts.” Drawing you into the gravitational pull of his infectious grooves, the saturated essence of his vocals leaves you completely blown away from the moment they accompany the eclectic instrumentation. There’s a pulsating sense of intensity that stems from the consistent transition the beat makes as you’re kept on your toes with anticipation. Marvett takes a subject that would typically have you feeling stagnant and allows you to submerge yourself in unforgettable melodies that bring forth rays of hope and positivity. “Bad Thoughts,” is a vessel into the realm of indie-rock fused with pop and psychedelic hues. The contrast is marvelous in the way it allows the elements from each to bask in the stature of this newfound dimension Marvett is exploring. Along with his previous two releases, “Bad Thoughts,” has made it onto national radio, and we completely see why he is garnering the well-deserved attention that he is. The mainstream appeal that this song holds, all while honing in on the eccentric spirit of Marvett as an individual and artist, is truly something to write home about. Instilled into our mind for much longer than the duration of the song, take in “Bad Thoughts,” if you’re looking for that wave of optimism to jump-start your day. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Marvett, and congratulations on the release of “Bad Thoughts.” We love the topics discussed and the overall execution that you hit out of the park! What sparked the inspiration for this song? As for all my songs, I had already created the demo of the song but it was only 40 seconds long. I started from there and composed the rest of the instrumental at first :) I've always listened to Californian rock-pop and punk-rock, I grew up listening to these genres and it clearly influenced my music style. Also, with the return of the 2000s, and artists like Mod Sun, MGK, Kenny Hoopla, Waterparks, Girlfriends who are artists I listen to every day, I really wanted to reach that kind of vibe :) Once the production was almost finalized, I started to write the lyrics, the most complicated and perilous part because it's at this moment that I start to think about what I want to tell, the rhymes,... At the time I started writing Bad Thoughts, I was in a kind of questions about my life, my music, my goals and that's when I thought it might be cool to write in a negative future and wonder what I would hold on to if all that time spent writing and composing didn't lead to anything after 2,3,4 years of work. Would all that time invest in music have been a waste of time? I like to talk about what I'm afraid of in life in my songs and to mark this ambivalence between the often happy and catchy music with often darker and harder lyrics. For Bad thoughts, I really put myself in the place of a "me" who would have let himself be swallowed up by toxic and negative thoughts as well as all the anxieties and frustrations that come with making music :) It's also a way for me to face my fears and to learn to put into perspective what I'm doing or trying to do with my music In your own words, what does “Bad Thoughts,” mean to you? What are you hoping that your audience takes away from it? Bad Thoughts reflects a bit the phase, in which I am at the moment that is to say facing the toxic thoughts that often tend to take over the good thoughts, I often tend to see the glass as half empty instead of half full and this reflects on my way of being. This piece is about fighting this negative part of me. Learning to manage it so that it doesn't take over too often and especially that I don't let myself be guided by it. Everything in the mix works so well together, did you work with anyone to bring this soundscape and vision to life? Oh thanks, it means so much to me Actually no, I work alone during the whole creation process. I like to work alone but it has its disadvantages as for example for everything concerning the mix or the mastering, which are generally the moments that take me the most time because it's very technical and it requires a lot of hours of work before arriving at the final result, time that I could surely save if I worked with a professional. But I have to admit that I really like the "journey" that each track represents, the creation, the mix, the mastering, and then imagining all the images and the visual thread for the track is so cool. For the mix, I often do the work by ear to get a result close to the tracks I choose as references. What do you hope that your audience takes away from your message as an artist? I don't know if I really have a message to convey as such beyond the lyrics (and what I say above) but I like to believe that my music transmits some kind of energy for anyone who needs it. Bad Thoughts is a bit of an energy pill that gives a boost :) After that I leave it open to any other interpretation, everyone feels the track according to their own experience! What's next for you? I'm working on other songs in the same rock-punk-pop vibe that should be released soon during the summer, in English but also in French. I hope to be able to do my first live performance if the situation improves. I'm rehearsing with a drummer right now, I can't wait to make it all sound live. I also hope to collaborate with some artists in the near future that would be so cool. Instagram Facebook