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From Seattle, WA, the pop-bound artist, and singer-songwriter FRED releases their deeply emotional and conceptual single entitled "I'm Not Better." FRED (Gabriel Molinaro) felt inspired to take on a solo career after two years of touring with Motopony. With a deep connection to the women in their family, FRED, unfortunately, faced the loss of their mother in 2016 after a three-year battle with cancer. Also, coming out as non-binary a year after their mother's death, FRED delved deeper into their music to pay homage to the beautiful woman their mother always was. A month after losing their mother, FRED began to write his single, "I'm Not Better." An emotional yet vibrant pop song that touches on our capitalistic society and its incompatibilities with mental health and wellbeing, FRED also brings us deeper into the song through its dynamic electronic elements that explore sonic celestials. Taking a spin through "I'm Not Better," the track opens with heavily conceptual lyrics like "Do you think I'm better because I sound better? Did you take my word?." While the sonics cascade over our speakers with gentle Flume-like synths and a steady yet driving electronic beat, FRED continues their vocal journey while expanding on various scenes of watching someone close to them cry in despair and wishing they could be by their side. We absolutely adore the sonic depth of this single, as it's not only in line with the modern pop aesthetics, but it undeniably complements FRED's groaning emotions towards the loss of their mother and dealing with the pain day in and out. As the song ends, FRED leaves us with a transcendent synth arrangement and vocals that gloomily repeat, "I don't wanna come back." Find a piece of yourself in FRED's latest emotional single, "I'm Not Better," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, FRED. We're truly enamored by the overall feel and concept of your latest single, "I'm Not Better." What inspired you to write a song that elaborates on individual healing processes that don't align with our capitalistic society? My mom died about a year ago, and during that period I was spending a lot of time with my family. It’s generally accepted that when something like that happens, we get a pass, at least for a period of time. I was pretty lucky and had a lot of support from my employers, so the period of time I had to grieve and just be with my family was longer than many people get. But even then, I began feeling the pressure to return to work. As a culture, we have this stunted understanding of grief as if it takes up a blip on a timeline and then ends. But of course, grief is more unpredictable and comes and goes with varying strengths throughout our whole lives. When I wrote this song, I was trying to process how it’s possible to be human in a culture like this. I felt this push to return to work, even though I knew I wasn’t ready and wasn’t really sure when or if I would be. Capitalism as a system tries to force all of us into the most efficient and productive versions of ourselves, and we feel the strain in a very concrete and personal way whenever our humanity tries to assert itself. That tension has always existed for us, but it seems like it’s become particularly evident in a corporate way during this pandemic too. What was the most challenging aspect of creating your single, "I'm Not Better?" Was it difficult to remind yourself of such saddening memories when writing this single? I am currently in a love affair with pop music, and it’s been really fun to play around and figure out how to produce the sounds and beats that I love to hear in other people’s music. But when it comes to writing lyrics, it’s really important to me, to be honest, and vulnerable - I like using my music as a way to work through what I’m feeling and experiencing. That emotional labor is probably the most challenging aspect of writing any song and committing to writing a song about grief that I was still feeling seemed especially hard. The difficulty wasn’t really in reminding myself of the feelings, because the feelings are always there. It just takes a lot of time and emotional energy to turn them over and explore them from a place of groundedness. Meditation and journaling are a huge part of my writing process. Why did you want to fuel the sonics for "I'm Not Better" with a vibrant and synthetically potent electronic atmosphere? How do the sonics complement and enhance your lyrical message? Ok, I’m going to nerd out for just a second. Almost every sound on this song comes from a particular synthesizer - Dave Smith’s Prophet 6. I hear this synthesizer on so many of my favorite songs and records, so I was really excited to get one. This is the first song I wrote when I got the keyboard. Honestly, I kind of stumbled into these melancholy sounds, which triggered that melancholy hook that anchors the song. But I definitely gravitated towards that sound and melody because it resonated with what I was already feeling. One of my favorite writers is the author M Freeman, who has this beautiful line about our bodies being tuning forks. So much of my songwriting process is intuitive, where I audition different ideas and wait for the one that makes my whole body resonate with vibration. That’s what happened with this song, and the lyrics followed. How do singles like "I'm Not Better" allow listeners to get to know you more personally? How do songs like this represent who you are and your brand? Early on, I was processing a lot of who FRED was with my close friend and art director, Adam Kendall Woods. He came up with this amazing description for FRED: “a grand opening-closing sale.” It made me laugh and still does, but I LOVE it so much. I think it captures the very vulnerable, tenuous, and uncertain nature of who FRED is - this hazy middle ground between who I’ve been and who I am becoming. I appreciate songs that are written from other people’s perspective, but that’s just not something that I do. My writing is very confessional, and so this song and all the ones coming after it are direct windows into what I’m processing right now. It’s about grief, it’s about me coming out as queer, and it’s about how these two experiences informed and shaped each other. I don’t know what’s going to happen, who FRED is becoming exactly, but I’m inviting you into that uncertainty with me. Instagram Facebook

Los Angeles-based solo project Tiger Kid is following up his cover of ‘Square Hammer' by Ghost with the video for his catchy and melodic Rock song, “Ever On.” The brainchild of vocalist/instrumentalist Michael Canton, Tiger kid was dead set on making visuals that showed the inner workings of his brain during the writing and recording of the “Tiger Kid” EP. With an edgy force field of amplified resonance, the smoldering effect of “Ever On,” pairs seamlessly with the impactful approach the cinematic component of this sonic and visual pairing offers up. Dipping listeners into the bolstering essence of their virtuoso, the grunge-esque environment that “Ever On,” is filmed within has you fixated on ominous hues of duality with tapping into two personas this solo project embraces. Infiltrating your screens with a powerful performance held in a dimly lit underground, the series of close-up and zoomed-out scenes allow you to fixate on the love and passion that Tiger Kid has poured into his craft. Playing into the various artists and bands that helped shape Tiger Kid’s vision of how “Ever On,” would be perceived, you see him play into the solitary nature of this project and the influences that led them to this stand-out moment. We admire the homage that’s paid throughout the extensive range of footage in the cinematic approach to this boisterous record. Utilizing raw talents in a way that has the colossal percussion hits, vibrant bassline, sustaining guitar riffs, and of course, the smoldering vocal layers elevate the entire production of “Ever On,” we immerse ourselves in the intensity that comes to life in this musical arrangement. The brilliance of a concept that plays into various sides of your persona has us on the edge of our seats. Besides the reference tracks that helped to shape the song, what led you to take this approach to the cinematic component of “Ever On?" Thank you so much for that. I wanted to make a video that showed the inner workings of my brain during the writing and recording of the Tiger Kid EP. Creating and fleshing out a solo project is a very interesting process, not only because there is no one else to hide behind, but also because your influences tend to show upfront and center. We used many reference songs during the mixing stage, and it was there that I saw how many people and bands influenced these particular songs and my writing overall. We actually had working titles for most of the songs that referenced which bands the riffs sounded like they could have come from. One was the "Jimmy Eat World" lick or the "Metric" riff. The pre-chorus to "Ever On" definitely has a "Rage Against the Machine" feel, but it goes in a completely different direction. It was a fun time in the studio. When we decided to put a video out for "Ever On", I wanted there to be a play between the solitary nature of this project and the influences that led me here and pop out occasionally once the music starts. Every kid pretends they're Slash when they start playing guitar, or Les Claypool when they slap and pick a bass. We all channel our influences when we perform, whether we know it or not. I just really wanted to explore the idea. Could you please share what it was like working on the set of “Ever On?" Did your vision come to life how you had planned? It was amazing working and collaborating with my director Oliver Defilippo to bring this whole concept to life. He and I started working together on the video concept a few months before the shoot, mid-pandemic, and really tried to dial in every shot we wanted, knowing that we only had a single day to get everything filmed. I had a loose idea in my head of me transforming into different characters, and after some back and forth, the video started to take shape. Thanks to Oliver's professionalism and vast experience, we were able to show up on set with a solid vision of what we wanted and what shots we needed to get. The day of the shoot was a bit insane. It was October of last year, and Covid restrictions had just been rolled back here in LA, allowing us a brief window to get this done. We were able to put together an unbelievable crew for the day, and thanks to our rather meticulous pre-planning, we got everything shot within our 12-hour window. There are so many good memories from the shoot, and I'm very grateful for how hard everyone pushed to get an entire video finished in a single day. All the way from the amazing lighting guys, to our 1st AD running around trying to keep us all on track, to having a blast on set with my good buddies Keith Erikson and Desi Felix, who played my background doubles. It was a mad dash to the finish and so many costume changes between the three of us that it's all a bit of a blur. A good blur though. As a solo project, what does a glimpse into your creative process look like? When I first envisioned Tiger Kid, it was to be straightforward, radio-ready rock, but with an interesting twist. I wanted something that could appeal to the masses in terms of form and progression, but without sacrificing the musicianship. It's a hard balance to strike. Ever On is an interesting song. It started with the Intro riff, which, like many guitarists, I've had in my "Riff Collection" for some time now. As it started to flesh out I saw the direction the song was going, but it took a while to find the right chorus to fit in. "Ever On" is a bit more "Prog Rock" in form than the other songs on the EP, and because I didn't want it to veer too far in that direction, I gave it probably the most straightforward and poppy choruses on the record. Even my 7-year-old hums it to himself when he's playing, so I know we found something catchy there. Lyrically, I wanted to go big with this one, as the music is pretty epic on its own. I wrote this poem a couple of years back that talked about how the universe is always expanding and how we should be doing the same, and used that as the basis for these lyrics. It's easy to get stuck in our own little world or in our own heads, but when you look at the big picture, everything in existence is moving and expanding outward. We should try to do the same and not allow ourselves and our lives to become stagnant. Trust me, that's not an easy concept to write lyrics around, but it ended up working out pretty well. Do you find that the theme of “Ever On,” transfers into the 'Tiger Kid,' EP? What can you tell us about that project? The best way to describe the music of the Tiger Kid EP is "Late 90s-Early 2000s Radio Rock". I wanted to bring back that style of rock of almost Early Lollapalooza bands: catchy riffs, epic choruses, and lyrics that make you want to sing along with and feel good. I also wanted a sense of familiarity with the music, so that it immediately sounded comforting and nostalgic. Especially in the modern musical landscape, Hard Guitar Rock without full-on Screamo vocals isn't easy to find, so I decided to create something that was missing. Every song deals with some sort of issue or uncertainty, but then explains how we are big enough to handle all of those issues and doubts. I felt like there are enough negative and Emo-ish songs out there, but not nearly enough positive and empowering music. I wanted Tiger Kid to basically be that pep talk in the mirror before dealing with a stressful situation, or that self-actualization that we need on a daily basis. We are strong, we are capable, and we are enough. It doesn't hurt to remind ourselves every now and then. Instagram Facebook

Tvlormvde is a Houston native alternative Hip-hop artist, who is currently residing in Austin, Texas. Pulling inspiration from Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and Andre 3000, he has created a unique sound that he calls his own. Through the process of finding his sound, he has gained the attention of a small following online, while he releases sonic and visual projects on all major streaming platforms. His recently released single “Nurse Joy,” has listeners transported to a vivid universe that flexes his lyrical dexterity over an effervescent beat structure. A punchy bassline takes over your speakers as the contrast between high to low frequencies in the musical elements provides a dimensional aspect to the instrumentation. Melodically sprinkling his buttery cadences over the instrumentation, you’re immediately hooked on the way that Tvlormvde energetically showcases his talents. “Nurse Joy” is chalked full of witty quips as his knack for wordplay is highlighted through his intensified verses and compelling hook. The deeper we dive into this song, we realize how loudly it screams, 'summer anthem.' There’s a tropical buoyancy that lingers through this track's framework which consistently carries out the nature of its sonic voyage. Being so flexible with the various components that thrive in this song, Tvlormvde’s vocalization is present and has something to say as it stands out from the mix in a complementary manner. “Nurse Joy” is the type of record that you play with the windows down as you hit the freeway, or just to hype yourself up for the heated weather that graces you and your closest friends. We eagerly await the next move that Tvlormvde will make, as he puts the interest of his audience first. The energy you bring to “Nurse Joy,” has us fully immersed in this track. What inspired the meaning behind this song? Thanks alot! I grew up in love with Pokemon and Nurse Joy was always making sure everyone was ok no matter what and on Pokemon every nurse was named nurse joy and they all looked alike. The beat has a happy vibe to it and I guess it struck some nostalgia in me which brought me back to those days of watching pokemon without a care in the world. Since I kinda had a crush on her as a kid this is like my Ode to her haha. Could you please share a glimpse into the creative process of “Nurse Joy?" Did you have anyone on your team assisting you with bringing this sound to life? Yea I would be nothing without my production team "Beat Demons" there amazing, It's a blessing just working with industry-level producers like them. We wanted to combine rap with pop elements and add a punk aesthetic to it and wala we got "Nurse Joy." We recorded the song not too long after MCH (1 half of the beat demons) produced the song and before he could even mix it I knew it was Hit. We are thrilled to hear that you’re currently working with the "Beat Demons" on a project that will be dropping later this summer! What can you tell us about what’s in store? How different is it from your R&B project set to be released later this year as well? The project with the Beat Demons is on its way this summer, it will most likely be a 5-7 track EP, and will be a very, VERY futuristic-sounding project, Like nothing you ever heard before I promise, I'm pretty sure we created a new genre within this project. The R&B project will be drastically different, while the rap project is a new outlook on rap, the R&B project will be a chance for me to showcase my talents outside of rapping. It won't just be R&B but it won't be Rap for sure. What is the best piece of advice that you can give to up-and-coming artists looking to do what you’re living out? To all upcoming artists my best advice would be to always invest in yourself, if you don't take yourself seriously no one will, also always trust your own judgment never doubt yourself, 60% of being a great artist is being confident. Instagram

Comprised of Rob Dexter (Vocals, Bass), Steve Bell (Guitars, Vocals), Joe Lopez (Drums), and Bill Kania (Guitars, Vocals), Kings County encompasses all that is kick-ass rock. This Orlando, Florida foursome absolutely knows how to get your attention, and this becomes more apparent than ever in their latest sonic and visual pairing for “My Addiction.” You’re immediately drawn toward the amplified essence of chugging guitar riffs jolting through the speakers as “My Addiction” prepares you for an extravagant visual expose to back the intensity of the sonic offering. Directed by Tommy Costanza from Alpha Vega Productions, the two main scenes in the cinematic approach allow viewers to fixate on the cutting edge performance techniques of Kings County while beneath them in an underworld of internal battle the red hues in the color scheme lock in a menacing feel as we witness someone tangled in a web of their own demons. As Kings Country leaves it all on the screen through luminescent shades of white neon and haze to create a smoky vibe, more intimate with the theme of their showcase and subject matter, below them is a narrative that progresses with a woman ultimately breaking free from the addictions that are holding her back. Creating an elaborate scheme that falls into the unraveling of something that begins sullen but morphs into victory through the various scenes displayed, we have to admit that our attention doesn’t break away from the cinematic component at a single moment. The strengthened vigor of “My Addiction,” coincides with the force that the music video brings in a well-rounded chronicle that is brilliant with its representation from all creative aspects. Produced by extraordinary producer and engineer Chuck Alkazian at Pearl Sound Studios, this song hits in a way that you have to witness in order to grasp. The intensity that immerses from “My Addiction,” speaks volumes on the importance of the subject matter you portray as a band. Was there a specific moment or story that inspired this song? Absolutely, the song idea is based around a good friend of the band's that is currently dealing with a serious health issue. Back in September, he approached me about sharing his personal thoughts that he had in a journal about his ongoing situation, the addiction to getting back to a normal way of life, and a relationship he was currently in. I had some of the lyrics laying around that I wasn't using and it all came together. "My Addiction" can be applied to anyone struggling. With such intricate details laced into the scenes of the music video, how long did it take you to film the visuals? Do you find that your initial vision came through exactly how you imagined it? The filming took 2 full grueling days to shoot, 16 hour long days to be exact but creating the idea behind it took months to prepare. The scene ideas did change from time to time but never the vision. We knew we needed the right actor for it, someone who was willing to take chances and look outside the box. After going through several auditions we found our girl, a local Orlando-based actor. The web in the video depicts her being tired and controlled by her own addictions and eventually breaking free. We feel we surpassed our initial vision and took it to another level. Director Tommy Costanza blew it out of the water. What was it like working with Chuck Alkazian and Tommy Costanza in order to give “My Addiction” the proper sound and image? How did this collaboration come to be? The band couldn't have asked for a better team than Chuck Alkazian and video director Tommy Costanza. Before even thinking about a video we needed a killer audio track. A few months back I gave Chuck our scratch demo of the song and he was like, ok, you got something here but try this and sing the verses like that and it all came together. Video director Tommy Costanza was recommended to us by a friend of ours in a band here in Orlando. He directed one of their videos and it was great. He also has done videos for Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti so I had an idea he was gonna be the right guy. Tommy's love for hard rock music and his passion for making unique killer videos lifted our video into the stratosphere. According to Tommy great wasn't an option, this video had to be phenomenal and that's exactly what he delivered. If your audience could take one thing away from “My Addiction,” what would you want it to be? Hope, that whatever you are struggling with there's always a way out. Keep fighting and you can achieve anything. 'My Addiction" is just that song, hope. Instagram Facebook

The Detroit-based guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist MC Roads gears up for his forthcoming EP, 'No Nostalgia,' through the release of his debut single, "Call It What You Want." After experiencing vast success with his former band Sponge, MC Roads (Mike Cross) later steered away from the music business to focus on his personal life. With a drive to continue creating music through his renowned, crunchy, and melodic guitars, MC Roads later signed with Golden Robot Records to bring his solo career to life. Now releasing his debut single, "Call It What You Want," MC Roads and his accompanying instrumentalists serve all the raw energy and power one can find in the heart of rock music. Through his nostalgic guitars, MC Roads expands on an age-old story with a modern twist. Hitting play on "Call It What You Want," the track opens with blistering and melodic electric guitar melodies and a hearty drum arrangement. As MC Roads begins singing with his groaning and raspy vocals, he lets listeners into a story surrounding the freedom one feels when romantically inclined with someone but also the potential blindness towards false love vs. dependency. The supporting instrumentals bring us straight into the fire that MC Roads has willfully set, primarily through his layered and bright electric guitar that continues whaling melodies for us to savor. While the track chugs its way to the outro, MC Roads and his accompanying bandmates serve a bounty of power that leaves us feeling all the more exhilarated. Catch MC Roads and his debut single, "Call It What You Want," on all streaming platforms, and prepare your ears for his forthcoming debut EP, 'No Nostalgia.' Welcome to BuzzMusic, MC Roads, and congratulations on the release of your debut single, "Call It What You Want." Why did you want to release this track as your debut to introduce your stylings to new listeners? Well, being a former guitarist-songwriter of a pretty well-known band, I wanted to set the tone for my own music. I think it encapsulates my early influences as a guitarist, with the southern style harmonies and tones, but also starts off my new venture as now a vocalist, guitarist songwriter, on my own, no turning back! What inspired the intense and relatable lyrical message within "Call It What You Want?" Thank you for this question and compliment. Song words come last usually with my songs and for me are the most difficult. I know when it comes together rather easy like this one did, it's gonna work. As the chorus melody seem to show up out of thin air. I've always had that, but I've been paying much more attention to those things lately. As for the lyrics, it really describes relationship frustrations, when you find out that person is not who you think they are. I suppose we all go through this at one point. The working title in the studio was "Shallow Grave", although I felt that was a bit too on the morbid side. Lyrically it's an analogy describing two souls that will bury each other, who wins in that scenario? The personal vocal breakdown before the guitar solo is where the heart meets the road, so to speak, and the decision is made..."Call It What you Want, but It's Not Love!" Could you take us through your recording process for "Call It What You Want?" Did you have other bandmates or session musicians help your record this track? So the tracks for "No Nostalgia' were recorded on two-inch master tape, at the same studio where I recorded Rotting Pinata. Although it's a bit old school and cumbersome, I like the sound of analog two-inch tape. I went to Chuck Alkazian here in town to bring it to digital life. Only one guy in my current touring band, Rik the bassist, played on this particular song, as the original idea was a solo project. You know, here's Mike Cross and this is what I sound like! I did bring in some really great local musicians to help with drums, keyboards, and some guitars, etc., but for the most part, it's yours truly. I am super excited about the lineup I have now, all chosen for their good hearts, musicianship, and dedication to the music. They have really encouraged me as a frontman and so far it's been a blast. How will your forthcoming album, 'No Nostalgia', allow new listeners to get to know you and your sound better? What sounds or concepts should we expect from the forthcoming project? My idea for"No Nostalgia" was a bit personal to start, but it's really taken on more of an idea. When people hear the music, they say "hey, this sounds familiar, but then again maybe not". I hear that quite a lot, and I like it. I'm all about keeping what's good from the past, influences, paying homage to many great souls that came before us, and all the great music. But you know, let's all forge ahead and do your own, authentic thing. No Nostalgia! As for the Ep, the first single or two are more straight-up rock I guess, but the rest of the Ep gets a bit deeper lyrically and musically. Some of my singer-songwriter influences start to appear, with Gretsch-style guitar arrangements and darker vocal stuff. I think it's an honest set of songs. A piece of work that I'm certainly proud of and it sets up where we are going as well. Instagram Artist Website

Taking the female Latin-rock music scene by storm, singer-songwriter and alt-rock artist Stefni Valencia marked a new and empowering beginning for herself through her recent single, "Rebeldes." Having been raised by strong rebellious women who showed her the importance of using her voice for the greater good, Stefni is now using these influences to create songs like "Rebeldes," which touches on feminism, freedom of speech, and fighting for social issues. After delving into Mexico's predominantly male alt-rock scene, Stefni felt compelled to create a song that spreads awareness and hope. When speaking upon the single's inspiration, Stefni mentioned a saying in Spanish, "calladita Te ves más bonita," which translates to, "you look prettier when you are silent." Wanting to steer away from misogynistic sayings like this through her recent single, "Rebeldes," Stefni had this to say, "A pretty woman is not a silent woman; silence is not the answer. "Rebeldes" is an anthem of hope and love for all the rebels out there to not be afraid to raise their voice." Join the fight towards female empowerment with help from Stefni Valencia's recent inspirational single, "Rebeldes," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Instagram

The Toronto-based Iranian producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kāhveh releases a bounty of reflection with his debut single, "Beneficiary." Drawing influences from various genres like industrial, shoegaze, and classical Iranian music, Kāhveh merges his timeless influences with the lush atmospheres of electro-pop to make for unique and intimate listening experiences. Kāhveh stops at nothing until his audience is left gazing in the rear-view mirror of self-reflection, as his songs often cover topics like love, identity, the world, and past pains. Introducing us to his musical stylings through his debut single, "Beneficiary," this single drenches us in the ambiance of 80s inspired instrumentals and a lush array of moody synths. While his emotional vocals push through with themes of forgiveness, growth, and healing, Kāhveh easily allows listeners to take a step back and relax with help from this refreshing single. Diving into "Beneficiary," a sparkling keyboard melody accompanied by a soothing disco beat opens the song alongside Kāhveh's breathy and emotional vocals. As he begins singing of the trials and tribulations one faces during the bitter ending of a friendship, Kāhveh later expands his vocal portrayal into a powerful belt, where he expresses each emotion that still lingers within. Continuing through the song, the sonics, and instrumentals slowly develop into a pulsating and mid-tempo 80s feel through each floating keyboard melody, velvety synth, and nostalgic drum break. Reaching the track's end, Kāhveh leaves us in a heartfelt and intimate trance while preparing our ears for his forthcoming debut EP entitled 'Inhibitions.' Find Kāhveh's emotional debut single, "Beneficiary," on all streaming platforms, and keep an eye out for his debut EP, 'Inhibitions,' later this year. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Kāhveh. We're truly impressed by the emotional tones and transcendent aspects of your debut single, "Beneficiary." Why did you want to release this single as your debut to introduce listeners to your musical stylings? I appreciate that, thank you for having me! I realized from the jump when I wrote the song, already being 90 percent sure that this would be the debut release, that I was getting as personal as possible. When I think about the music I've made and the music I want to make, I can't really see there being much separation of my experiences, and the emotion I put into the production; so I figured why not kind of have this song be a point to just dive into this world, whether it's the sonic atmosphere, or where the song takes you with the lyrics. What inspired the emotional and genuine story behind your debut single, "Beneficiary"? Sooo "Beneficiary" is in fact based on a true story, during a very hectic and pivotal time of my life when I had a falling out with one of my close friends that I was roommates with. The story of the song figuratively and literally kicks off when I packed my bags one morning, and "drove off into the dawn". As far-fetched as that sounds, that is what happened, and I ended up couching surfing with some friends for a few days till I got a new spot, but the song itself is like a letter of all the things I never got to say after I left, as we didn't keep in touch after. It sort of examines how people cope with receiving the shortest straw in a situation, and that ultimately we can make someone the bad guy, or understand that we are all people, and people are complicated. Did you create the entire production yourself for "Beneficiary"? Why did you want to fuel the atmosphere with an overall 80s nostalgic feel? Ahh yes I love this question, yes I did (cheeky smile). I actually started producing it just a couple of weeks after I'd packed up and left, but the production as a whole took a while to get it so lush and layered, I tend to be super picky with what I include. I was listening to tons of 80's New Wave, Goth, and Synthpop music then, so I definitely just channeled that, as well as a lot of Queen so that's where the dramatic arena rock-type vocals came from. How does "Beneficiary" help us prepare for your debut EP, 'Inhibitions'? Does the single capture any concepts or themes that are present within the forthcoming EP? The EP "Inhibitions" is a kind of reflection of that transitional point in my life, each song goes over a different stage of healing and reminiscing, and "Beneficiary" being the starting point seemed appropriate being that it's about the catalyst to all that change. Sonically, I think the single offers a peek into the moody ambiance that is a constant throughout, but every song structurally is pretty different from the next. What can listeners expect next from you? Well without giving too much away, my next project is focused heavily on a fusion of music from my home country, and the music I grew up within Canada, which will be supported with new sounds from the traditional Iranian and Near Eastern instruments I've been learning for a little over a year. I'm super interested in seeing how these two worlds can collide, being meshed together with the same pop sensibility that I approached this record. Website

Based in Southern California, PRADA-G exemplifies anti-establishment and/or rule books that barrier creative freedom. You can always count on him to create as freely as his soul desires, maximizing his charismatic, infectious voice that resonates throughout each song blending various influences. PRADA-G has officially released his sophomore album “Nocturnal,” as a succession to the previously released single ‘Nights Like These.’ As we fixate ourselves on the title track that captures our attention in mere moments, we become infatuated with the dynamism that is poured into an intricately crafted body of work showcased by the emerging Hip-hop artist. Placing his artistic techniques over a dark canvas that is centered on major guitar chords in repetition, the audio clip that is placed as the introductory piece of this track has us immersed in the mission of PRADA-G on a deeper level. Delving into an outline of society being blind and manipulated by the bells and whistles surrounding us, what PRADA-G offers us is much grander in the realm of his craft. His clear and present vocals contain a texture that often dips into extreme distortion to signify the essence of the words he is articulating. Through the layers that collide in a mesmerizing manner, PRADA-G’s lyrical dexterity embodies storytelling, all while sprawling a knack for structuring witty wording together. We hear the various genres that speak into his art that goes above and beyond the new wave style of Hip-hop. While embodying an array of inspiration, PRADA-G continues to cement a lane for himself that speaks about his persona on an elevated scale. Congratulations on the release of “Nocturnal.” The title track does an excellent job at summing up who you are in the grander scheme of your artistry! Could you please take us into the main inspiration behind the single “Nocturnal”? “Nocturnal” was very self-reflective. Though it was a sample size, I was essentially speaking to myself. I honestly never intended it to have a message or a particular direction so I can’t pinpoint the exact inspiration behind it. However, what culminated was a bold message to the world and how blind humanity really is. But it’ll be perceived in different ways. With such wise words being spoken aloud, where did you manage to find this audio clip that seamlessly fits into your messaging? Personally and internally, there was a lot going on as I was finishing up this project. I had a moment w/ one of my best friends and he showed me the exact quote you hear in the title track, famously spoken by Alan Watts. From that point forward, I knew it had to a part of “Nocturnal”. It was honestly the defining touch on the album as a whole. Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative process entailed when bringing this record to life? Did you find it similar or different from other processes you’ve taken on? The creative process might’ve been the most dysfunctional. It was everywhere and at many points, I had no clarity on where the album was going. As life around us was changing, “Nocturnal” was changing along with it. I remember at one point I tried to finish the album in 2 days and I made about 6 songs in 48 hours. All of them were insanely different which also birthed “Di3tonight”. I would say I don’t have a definitive process to compare it to, but I will say the beauty within the mess of it all is the result of this project. What is the main message that you send out to your audience through your messaging? To understand that it’s okay not to be okay. Nobody has all the answers and you aren’t defined by the world’s standards. Only yours. What's next for you? What’s next for me is taking every spot I’m entitled to. Breaking down the barriers of industry gatekeepers in the name of this release. The fact is “Nocturnal” is one of the most diverse bodies of work to be released in the last decade and for me, everything that follows will be owed to this project. Instagram Facebook

From Riverside, California, the alternative-folk artist and singer-songwriter Eva & The Vagabond Tales release a sweet-sounding and lush single with, "Rose Colored Dreams." When one feasts their ears on the bright and serene stylings of Eva & The Vagabond Tales, they're bound to feel a whirlwind of emotions that stirs the soul. As she creates emotional, passionate, and lighthearted alt-folk music, Eva & The Vagabond Tales is always one to touch on essential lyrical themes and concepts through each release. With her latest single, "Rose Colored Dreams," Eva & The Vagabond Tales managed to land the song in the recent comedy special, 'Erica Rhodes: La Vie En Rhodes.' Inspired by the old saying 'a look at life through rose-colored glasses,' Eva & The Vagabond Tales' accompanying music video highlights the phrase as she basks in the desert's beauty while wearing Lennon-esque rose-tinted shades. Expanding on the single itself, "Rose Colored Dreams" opens with lush ukulele melodies and Eva & The Vagabond Tales' bright and breathy vocal stylings. While the instrumentals slowly develop with help from twangy guitars and a soft harmonica, Eva & The Vagabond Tales lets us into the song's inspirational and heartfelt concept. As Eva & The Vagabond Tales touches on themes of optimism, she also mentions how life isn't always so freeing and liberating and that we must use our dreams/imagination to make a great escape. As the instrumentals lead us towards the outro alongside Eva & The Vagabond Tales' soothing soprano vocals, the song comes to a sweet ending while leaving listeners with boundless inspiration. Allow Eva & The Vagabond Tales' recent single, "Rose Colored Dreams," to remind you of life's beauty amid the chaos, and catch the young singer-songwriter in the song's accompanying music video available on YouTube. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Eva & The Vagabond Tales. We must thank you for creating such a universally relatable single like "Rose Colored Dreams." Was there a particular moment that inspired you to create a single surrounding life's beauty and struggle? Thank you for having me! Yes, there was definitely a moment that inspired Rose Colored Dreams. I wrote this song in the middle of the pandemic in 2020. Life and work abruptly stopped for many people, leaving a lot of us anxious, frustrated, and lonely. It felt like my music career was over, and I didn’t know when my band and I would have the chance to reunite to perform together again. Plus there were so many tragedies day after day throughout the year, leaving the whole world in pain. I took a trip to Yosemite, thinking it would cure my friends and I. While it helped to be out in nature, the pressure of what was going on in the world around us, and the weight of our personal lives heavily stayed with us. As we were leaving the park, I got a message from comedian Erica Rhodes. She asked me to write a song for her comedy special, which was taped at the Rose Bowl. She told me about the topics she talks about in the special, including not having things, chaos all around, and the idea of La Vie en Rose… looking at life through rose-colored glasses. Instantly, I thought of all the struggles that myself and others around the world were going through, and how sometimes it helps to find a momentary escape in our wild imaginations. I started writing Rose Colored Dreams on the windy road home, passing through a forest of pine trees. Did you create and record the instrumentals yourself for "Rose Colored Dreams?" Why did you choose to keep the instrumentals so minimal yet so soothing? I finished writing and arranging the song the day after coming back from Yosemite and started to record it immediately, using the instruments I had in my room. Erica Rhodes wanted a French accordion theme, so I wanted to let the accordion shine and didn’t add too much to distract from it. The song itself didn’t feel like it needed a lot to get the tone and the message across, so I kept it minimal. I sent it to my band, and then a few days later, we met in Yucaipa, CA to record it. It was our first time seeing each other in months. Jacob Pflum recorded all the instruments and played drums on the song. Jasmine Capitulo played accordion, and Alan Arteaga played bass and electric guitar. I recorded and played the acoustic guitars, ukulele, piano, and vocals at home. We kept a safe distance from each other, and we were very fortunate to be able to do this with the pandemic restrictions! What was your shooting process like for the music video, "Rose Colored Dreams," and how did you manage to capture the song's theme throughout the video's scenes? As soon as the song was finished, we started filming with Xpander Productions. During that time, fires started all over California. I originally wanted beautiful, green scenery for the video, to show what life looks like through rose-colored glasses. However, because of the fires, we adjusted the view to show an outside perspective of what wearing rose-colored glasses in a world of chaos might look like. In effect, we were taking the advice of the song itself, and happily working with what we had. We went to a then-recently burned location, started shooting, and it just worked. The idea for the video developed as we shot it. Xpander Productions, Jacob Pflum, and I bounced ideas around, and layered more and more textures to the story, as it revealed itself to us. It was a little challenging because we would take a week(s) long breaks without shooting, for Covid safety. In the end, we made a video that takes you into the world of color and reveals how different colors paint different moods and atmospheres in a person’s life. In the video, the main character nonchalantly prances through a heavily burned mountainside, not realizing or seeing any of the struggles and damage around her, all thanks to the rose-colored glasses that cover reality. For listeners who are just discovering your music now, can you expand on what your music usually delivers and what sort of themes you typically touch on? With my music, I love delivering honesty and a feeling that isn’t watered down by what’s expected in the commercial industry or bordered by genres and instrumentation. I still use music to express my deepest emotions, and by releasing that music, my biggest goal is to connect to others who might be looking for that certain song to explain those feelings or circumstances in their life that don’t have words attached to them. When people listen to my music, I want them to feel like they are not alone in the things they’re going through, and that there is always somebody in this world that will understand them. 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From Chi-Town to Cleveland, the talented emerging hip-hop artist and rapper D-Man gets up close and personal with his latest scorching release, "Witness." Having spent the majority of his life in Chicago and Cleveland, D-Man always finds ways to let his midwest roots speak through his music. While serving a healthy amount of braggadocio through his lyricism, D-man also fuels his songs with an in-your-face style and themes of self-improvement. Recently releasing his 4-track EP, 'More Cloth,' D-Man serves us all the power and wit to dive deeper into his lyrically conceptual craft. Highlighting his single and intro track, "Witness," off of the recent EP, D-Man sets a wildfire ablaze with each rhythmic and confident bar. While bopping alongside the punchy sonics, D-Man livens our days with the release of this hard-hitting single. Jumping into the single, 'Witness," the track begins with a deftly produced beat, drenching our speakers in crisp midtempo drum breaks, melodic keys, and haunting vocal samples. Once D-Man takes the spotlight and starts spitting his witty and boastful bars, we can't help but feel similarities to that of Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y. D-Man has done an impeccable job of keeping us locked into the song's overall groove and his engaging bars, as he paints all sorts of self-assured images while keeping us wanting more. We also adore the thumping sub-bass that punches our speakers' low-end with nothing but force and energy, similar to D-Man's memorable performance. Discover D-Man's powerhouse single, "Witness," on all streaming platforms, and get to know the talented hip-hop lyricist with help from his fourth studio EP, 'More Cloth.' We love the energy you delivered within your recent single, "Witness." Were you inspired by anything when writing your bars for this track? I wrote this initially as an intro so I was in a mode of trying to capture the attention of whoever is listening immediately. I wanted it to come out of the gate swinging hard. Everything from my cadence and lyrics, to just how I used my voice was a reflection of how I wanted to hook listeners and get them excited to hear whatever song came next. Did you work with any producers when creating the engaging sonics for "Witness"? Or did you create this beat yourself? My producer OGBILL made the beat actually. He has made the majority of the beats that I have released music on. Also wanted to recognize my Engineer James Drew. Shout out to both of them. They’re both incredible at what they do and deserve a lot more recognition. How does your single and intro track, "Witness," set the tone for your EP 'More Cloth'? Why did you choose this track to open the project? I felt like Witness was a statement track to show the world who I am as an artist. I wanted people to really see the different forms of delivery I'm capable of and the fun I have when I'm in the studio. There's also a lot of braggadocious on this track, but I usually like for my actions to speak louder than the words. Seeing as you've released this well-received EP and two albums, how are you evolving your sound and style to offer something fresh each time around? I evolve through my life experiences. The things that I rap about are authentic to the core. I've done a lot of traveling just to expose myself to new people and places. Then use those experiences as well as what I go through daily and form my thoughts around my craft. As I continue to grow and do more, my music will continue to evolve. What should your listeners constantly expect from you and your music? What sort of experience do you promise to provide? Motivation, I want to give my listeners motivation to better their lives through my music. I want them to wake up playing my music because they need that extra push to get up and go get what they're chasing. If they’re having a tough time in life I want them to be able to turn my music on to get them through whatever they’re experiencing. I listen to guys like Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Larry June, Nipsey Hussle and Rick Ross because that's what their music does for me. If my life experiences delivered over dope beats can help someone shape their future like those guys did for me, then I'm accomplishing my goals. Instagram Twitter