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From Rome to New York and finally Los Angeles, the singer-songwriter and Latin-Pop artist Gianluca Todisco invites us on a trip into our imagination with his latest single and music video, "What is Reality." Having obtained his bachelor's degree in Fashion and Performing Arts while studying at La Sapienza University in Rome, Gianluca Todisco soon realized that he needed to hone in on his creative abilities and flee to the states while striving to make a name for himself. Now releasing his heavy-hitting single and music video for "What is Reality," Gianluca Todisco delivers his deep and engaging performance while singing in both Italian and English. This Latin-Pop banger calls on listeners to dissect their imagination and confront their hopes, dreams, and fears. Through Gianluca Todisco's intense performance and meaningful lyricism, listeners are bound to feel something deep inside. Listening to "What is Reality," a hazy synth accompanied by a blazing electric guitar opens the song while making way for Gianluca Todisco's breathy and low vocals to join the party. While he opens the song in Italian, we're naturally drawn to his passionate performance even though the language barrier stands between us. Transitioning to English for the song's second half, Gianluca Todisco and his dark instrumentals/sonics remind us that time heals all wounds, especially when we focus on the bright side. Peaking at the music video for "What is Reality," Gianluca Todisco delivers his relatable lyricism while surrounded by dim red lights and vivid scenes of a woman lathering her hands in the darkest mud. We must note the brilliant cinematography from director/editor Luca Marincione, as the hazy scenes truly emphasize the dark corners of our imagination while leaving us inspired to seek the light at the end of the tunnel. Don't miss out on the stimulating experience of Gianluca Todisco's latest single and music video for "What is Reality," now available on YouTube and all streaming platforms. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Gianluca Todisco. We're deep in the groove of your latest single, "What is Reality." What pushed and inspired you to create a song based on our imagination's good and bad aspects? Hi BuzzMusic! It actually came along when I was producing the song and during the writing process, it seemed to me as if the song was produced in another dimension, having different perceptions of the reality around. I think the mind is our home, is where our imagination is deep-rooted. We live in our minds for the most time of the day, we think, we dream, we hope, but it is also the place where you find your deepest fears, scary thoughts, worries that affect your life but that are not even real most of the times. What inspired the dark red and hazy scenes for your music video, "What is Reality?” Why did you choose this sort of atmosphere for the music video? The scenery materialized with the growth of the song, I couldn’t see other images, other colors for the visual of the song. That atmosphere is the trip that our mind does every single day. We pass from moments of clear consciousness, of liberation/true happiness, to moments of real fear, paranoia and this is the process every one of us goes through the day. All these moments and different feelings are the patterns for dynamic growth in our lives. How did director/editor Luca Marincione help you out during your music video creation for "What is Reality?” What was your collaborative experience like? Oh Luca is an amazing human being and he really knows what he does, “What is Reality” was my 5th visual collaborating with him. Since the first production we did “Laces”, the connection was amazing. Every time is an amazing experience because he has an extraordinary sensibility behind his lenses. He understands exactly what I mean when I explain my visions to him, without even spend a lot of words. Since the beginning, he understood the type of dynamicity I wanted for “What is Reality” shots. He’s always ready to jump into new adventures. For readers who are just discovering your music now, could you help them get to know you better? What do you stand for/represent as an artist, and what sort of sound and themes do you usually bring to the table? My music represents me at 100%. I write about things I live, experiences I had, or people next to me had. I write about things, people who affect me in first person and that have an impact on my life. My songs are like a journal for me, they show a process of growth that each of us has during the period of our life here. I really think that each of us has a different perception of reality and lives following our own truth and we should respect this, respect different choices. I want to share messages of acceptance, empowerment, because my personal experiences may help other people to go through some situation, maybe because in that particular moment they don’t have the power or the strength to face it and being able to talk about it, so they don’t have to fight for this on their own. Who doesn’t have a song that saved a bad day or maybe reminds you of the happiest moment of your life? My sound has really no barrier because I am continuously in love with new cultures, new languages. I love to hear typical music from different countries and I love to mix all of that in my music. What's next for you? I have few projects going on so stay tuned! Definitely, I wanna experiment with news sounds, things that are challenging for me. Progression is what is important for me, the way I see things, the way I create. Instagram Facebook

Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Ivytide's founding members Nathan Gagné (vocals/guitar), Jamie Snytte (guitar), and Kyle Ruggiero (bass) met at a recording studio, where they developed dynamic chemistry in their songwriting. A mutual love for lo-fi indie music led to the production of bedroom pop songs with intricate and catchy melodies, which float on top of well-thought-out unique instrumentation. With a brilliant realm of wandering thought being evoked by the emotionally gripping lyrics, “miss u btw,” is the latest single hailing from the band’s music catalog. Glorious harmonies strike our ears with their delicate connotation expressing moody lyrics such as, ‘you know I won’t change.’ The vibrancy of the opulent guitar chords seamlessly coincides with the spacious percussion hits as the hazy bassline solidifies the mid to up-tempo buoyancy that lives in “miss u btw.” Gently fusing together a sense of ease with the narrative being executed, Ivytide allows the representation of this single to float upon one side of a two-sided story. Reminiscing on the hardships faced throughout the relationship, the lyrical motifs hint at the nostalgia sweeping your headspace in a chaotic attempt to keep you bent out of shape. There are layers to the substance that Ivytide provides its fan base with. Through heartrending tales that dip into a vulnerable soundscape, you thrive on the relatability factor that continues to have you gravitating towards their wistful hues. Bringing us full circle on the remarkably comforting “miss u btw,” you almost wouldn’t pick up on the heartbreak reiterated. Digging into the dimensions that Ivytide allows listeners to see, hear and feel, we’ll happily submit our heightened senses to their musical creations. Hello Ivytide, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We love the entire soundscape of “miss u btw.” Could you please share a glimpse of how the creative process began to flourish? Appreciate it! Nathan wrote and recorded an initial demo, just him singing with a guitar. We all really loved it right away, and we all really connected with the lyrics and theme of the song. When it came to production, we wanted to make sure the instrumentation evoked the same emotions the lyrics did. We added some crumpled paper sounds to make it feel like you're thinking about going back to a previous relationship or writing a love letter and then crumpling up. The thick bass at the chorus also helps to emphasize the emotional, raw feelings that the lyrics embody. You all work so wonderfully together. The sounds just click. How did you all come to be Ivytide? Thank you! Nathan was recording a solo EP at a studio Jamie was working at in 2015-2016, and we started writing together. We found we had really great songwriting chemistry and we loved many of the same artists. Jamie recruited Kyle to come to play a show, and we've been together ever since. Was this storyline based on a real-life experience? Did you find that lyrically writing the narrative was a fairly easy headspace to tap into? Our new single “miss u btw” represents one side of a two-tailed story. Parting ways with someone leads to an inevitable feeling of withdrawal, pulling you back into the relationship you once had. The other side of the story reflects all the countless fights and sleepless nights that drew you apart in the first place. While knowing things ended for a reason, a creeping feeling of nostalgia ceases to put your mind at ease. At what point do you find yourselves getting too vulnerable with your creation process? Is there such a thing with the music that Ivytide creates? Vulnerability is a key factor in creating art that is genuine. Therefore, more vulnerability can only allow you to draw more depth in your lyrics and hopefully hit someone right in the feels in the process. We consistently try to push ourselves to get even more vulnerable with the music, and really let our stories and experiences speak for themselves. What's next for you? We're currently working on some other summer singles, and potentially an EP. We're looking forward to making some more cool videos and writing some more tunes we love. Instagram

This New Jersey native checks all the boxes: raised in poverty, violence, college dropout, and homelessness. Despite the circumstances, j.aaron managed to make a career out of the very thing he credits to keeping him alive; music. With his troubled past behind him, he’s on a different road searching for his Black Boy Joy in a time where race is always a heated conversation. His sound reflects just that. Through the rawness of his baritone vocals shines a warmth that is undeniably contagious. From his soulful melodies to the spirited flow of his heartfelt verses, his music finds a depth in pop that is rarely matched, ranging from feel-good vibes and healing to love, heartbreak and loss. His most recent release has us delving into a buoyant fusion of contemporary R&B meets Hip-hop. “Ah Lyke It,” carries forth an energetic quintessence that addresses heavy subjects such as anxiety and depression with a light-hearted wit. The manner in which j.aaron transitions his melodic spirit on the vibrant instrumentation speaks into his multifaceted techniques as an artist. One moment you’re gliding along to the soul-infused cadences that vividly produce a punchy impact, and the next moment you’re drowning in his extensive timbres that provide you with a warm blanket of relatability. He’s an artist of true dynamism as he serves up each intricately crafted word through the authentic vocalization that dangles glimmers of hope in a charismatic essence. With a repertoire of musical influences such as Frank Ocean, Anderson. Paak, Chance The Rapper, and many more, you hear the inspiration tie into not only the subject matter professed, but the passion trickling from his tonal distinction. As we come to the final moments of “Ah Lyke It,” the harmonies take on a nostalgic nod to the soulful legends to come before j.aaron. With each vocal layer, you feel a sense of triumph reign supreme as the obstacles that j.aaron has had to overcome to bask in his success is truly astounding. Listen to “Ah Lyke It,” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic j.aaron, and congratulations on the release of your latest single, “Ah Lyke It.” We are obsessed with the numerous flows that you take on as you incorporate your charming person through the subject matter. Was there a specific moment that inspired the meaning behind this track? For sure! I just remember feeling creatively stifled in quarantine. I’d been putting off releasing music for years now and I’ve hidden behind a lot of other acts through performing and writing. The pandemic hit and I pivot to writing - had songs stolen by people, collabed with some folks selling K-Pop tunes, nothing was sticking. That’s when I had a moment where I realized that for almost a decade, I had been writing and singing everyone else’s music for everyone else but myself. I was writing about shit I didn’t care about and shit that wasn’t real. I knew that I wanted to talk about what people around me weren’t but was afraid to put myself out there. It wasn’t until I had a fortuitous conversation with legendary songwriter Thomas Bähler (Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson’s “She’s Out Of My Life”) where he gave me the best piece of advice yet - “Tell the truth.” I wrote Ah Lyke It the next day. With a song of this caliber, what did the creative and recording process look like when bringing it to life? Did you have any assistance with achieving the sound we hear? Well, I was pretty fortunate to run into this awesome beat produced by GC & Tantu Beats. It was definitely one of those instances where the song jumps out at you, one of those that kind of writes itself. I don’t get a lot of those so I knew I had something. And I’ve always been scared about my singing voice, even though I’ve made a career performing live in NYC. The story I have in my head is people just love high, safe, and soft voices. My voice is definitely not that. So I teamed up with Josh Florez (Zendaya, Khalid) to help focus and dial in my sound. He was super cool and really helped me get there. Between him, years of performing live, and some pretty unique life experiences, that’s the sound you hear. How important is it for you to be transparent with your audience about the trials and tribulations faced in your life? It’s the most important thing to me. I’ve spent a lot of time hiding myself and my past from people. I’m not super ashamed or anything like that but the experience was once people got to know my past, it was hard for them to relate to me and me to them. It just felt like they thought of me differently and I didn’t like that. It surprises a lot of people because I don’t “seem” like someone who used to be homeless or around violence, all that stuff. But what I’m learning is that through this music is that people are not only able to see me but to see themselves as well. People are getting things from it. Now, I’m all about healing and owning it. I actually am different and that’s okay! Those experiences made me who I am and I wouldn’t be here today without them. What are you hoping your listeners take away from the themes and messaging in “Ah Lyke It?" Healing, community and fuck the "Push Through" narrative. More than anything, this song is about not being alone. The song is an example of how it can look, feel, and sound to be cool with the quirks that the world deems unsavory or weird. I'm learning to fall in love with being different and it's fun! My hope is that anyone who hears it can really feel that I want the same for them. Oh, and make sure to pay your rent. Instagram Facebook

Georgia Native, Sidney Breedlove is inspiring people to lead a life with love. The honest and raw talent has been inspired by Rap icons such as Tupac Shakur, Wiz Khalifa, and Ludacris, as well as his family. Sidney Breedlove gives special credit to his mother who taught him to always be honest and true to himself. Motivated by love for his little brother, he has a singular vision for his art: Breed an Eternity. Looking to inspire a culture of personal growth and to help one another, he dreams of one day collaborating with one of his favorite artists, Andre 3000 in pursuit of this mission. “Roll Up When I’m Finished,” is the most recent single reigning supreme from the one and only Sidney Breedlove. Exuding his artistic techniques over a melodic instrumentation that dips into a mid-paced tempo, you hear the passion pour into the cognizant verses that he offers his listeners. As an emcee, he places emphasis on his lyricism and the manner in which he articulates his intricately crafted verses. What we love the most about that is how the clarity extends an introspective lens to his rapidly growing fan base so they can view his outlook from their own emotions. Utilizing this track as a one on one moment where he chooses to get up close and personal with the moments he has endured in his lifetime, we appreciate the authenticity that drips from Sidney Breedlove’s heart. Pairing the sonic journal with visuals that showcase Sidney Breedlove in a hotel room rapping t the camera as he rolls one up, you feel a deeper connection to the artist and individual behind the song as his face time with the camera emanates the thought-provoking lyrics in a way you wouldn’t expect. Continuing to lead by example and instill brighter days in the generations to come, Sidney Breedlove is remarkably talented in the way he hooks us into his soundscapes and portrays his life’s vision. Instagram Twitter

The South Georgia native, r&b/hip-hop artist, rapper, and singer-songwriter KunD! returns with an atmospheric short film/EP visualizer for his recent 6-track project, 'O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes.' Born from a soulful ambiance, the explorative artist is continually experimenting with new sounds through his velvet riffs, rich harmonies, and passionate vocal stylings. It's without a doubt that any listener will appreciate the unique listening experience that KunD! has to offer, as his structure-less lyrical style and raw/melodic vocals put anyone in a deep trance. KunD! recently delved into a unique sonic/visual experience with help from videographer and co-director Gaea for his twelve-minute EP visualizer, 'O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes.' When speaking about the project itself, KunD! mentioned that the EP celebrates life's ups and downs while emphasizing the low points and cycles of darkness. "With this visual, I hope to bring the sonic experience of the EP to life in a way that viewers and listeners can even better connect and relate to," states KunD!. Expanding on the short film for the 6-track EP, 'O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes,' the visuals open with dark and hazy purple filters over scenes of a tape being placed in an old-school cassette player. As the psychedelic visuals and edits begin, the sonics hit our speakers with the EP's intro track, "Twilight." Moving through the short film, KunD! emphasizes themes of pain and inner demons through slow-motion and deftly edited scenes where he aches and stares with sadness in his eyes. As the project's second track, "Nightbounce," meets our speakers, KunD! is accompanied by co-director/model Gaea, where the two set a deep and energetic vibe while grooving to the song and making love to the camera. Through a previous feature with us, we found ourselves deeply submerged into the EP's third track, "Nightbounce, Pt. II," while the visualizer serves all the vibes to amplify our listening experience. We must mention how deeply we adore the color palette of this short film, as KunD! and his edits contrast between light purple, dark purple, red, pink, and black, emphasizing the heaviness of life's low points while serving a heavy groove for us to remember why we're fighting in the first place. We also feel substantial similarities to The Weeknd's 'After Hours' era, as the low-quality scenes of KunD! running through the Georgia streets during "Apogee (Interlude)" perfectly set the reflective, introspective, and free-feeling atmosphere. Reaching the fifth track, "Moonwalker," the song's bright sonics pierce through our speakers while KunD! delivers a Michael Jackson-esque dance and exclaims his journey to solace during the darkest of nights. While a sharp and eerie transition meets our speakers with the last track, "Final Phase/Dawn," the visuals offer this conceptual take where KunD! captures the peace and serenity of dawn, almost as if he shot the video during one long and reflective night. The visuals for this track flee from the video's dark and colored edits, as KunD! delivers his heart and soul while basking in the glory of nature's natural tones, perfectly ending the short film with boundless inspiration to escape from old and toxic cycles. Don't miss out on the entire visual experience that KunD! offers within his latest short film for the 6-track EP, 'O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes,' now available to watch on YouTube and Vimeo. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, KunD!. We're truly in awe of the atmospheric vibes and tones within your recent visualizer for 'O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes.' What initially inspired you to create a short film for the project? Thank you, it’s great to be working with you guys again. I was initially inspired to make this short film because I wanted to express the journey of ‘O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes’ in a visual format. I wanted people to have another way to envelop themselves in the experience of that project, in the experience of darkness. After creating the project with that experience as the vision, I felt that the sonics alone weren’t enough to fully capture the feelings and emotions I was trying to convey. With the visual, I felt that I would truly be doing this idea justice. We get the feeling that your short film for 'O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes' was shot and recorded during one long night. Is this the case? What was the entire filming process like? I’m glad you feel that way because that was the vibe we wanted the visual to give off. But actually, the truth is the exact opposite haha! It took us two whole months to get all the shots for the visual, and about 4 additional months for me to fully edit everything. I worked with my partner, musician, and multi-hyphenate artist, Gaea, and this was the first video that we had ever shot, and the first video I ever edited. We started the process off with storyboarding to figure out the narrative we wanted to use. In tandem with that, I worked on figuring out how to chop the songs so that they would flow with the narrative, and fit within a timeframe of fewer than 13 minutes so that we knew what we’d be shooting for. I would say that was the hardest part; I went through so many different versions and remixes to find the right flow, and because of that, it took a while for me to finally figure out the narrative I truly wanted. I’d say it wasn’t until March earlier this year that I finally knew how I wanted this video to look. We made sure to shoot as many shots as possible so that I would be able to play around with a bunch of variations during the editing process. When shooting we used two lights and made sure to color them either purple or variants of that shade, to help add to the purple vibe of the project. We filmed each song in the order of the EP, and we obviously shot all the shots at night. All of them except for ‘Final Phase/Dawn’ which we stayed up until dawn for, just so we could really get that feeling of being up until the sun came up while shooting. What was it like working with co-director/model Gaea when filming and shooting your short film for 'O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes?' How did she help in the creation of the short film? She was a big help, and working with her was an amazing experience. Not only because it’s cool to be able to work with your best friend, but also because she was able to help bring this experience to life in such a big way. She shot the majority of this film, aside from her modeling shots in ‘Nightbounce’ and other filler shots that were shot by me, and her vision is amazing. We shot with two cameras, one an old Olympus model and the other a Canon DSLR, and they worked wonders. Gaea helped with the storyboarding as well and aided me in creating shots that embodied the narrative and made it flow. She’s so good with the camera; not only was she able to capture the vision that I had for this film so effortlessly, but she helped capture and create shots that I wasn’t even able to see. There were so many times that I remember during the shooting process where she would just be capturing shots off the fly: whether it be the way the lights would reflect off a car outside, or how the light’s would look kind of like a full moon when you zoomed into them real close, or just different scenery when walking around outside. There were so many of those shots that really made the vision come alive, and she was the one behind them. We shot during the pandemic, so we made this entire visual under quarantine vibes, which is really the main reason we took it upon ourselves to do this project just the two of us. But also, we enjoyed exploring a new creative lane for the first time, and the challenge that it posed, and Gaea was a big help in tackling that. Was there a particular story that you wanted to tell throughout the entirety of your short film for 'O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes?’ I basically wanted the visual to follow the general storyline and theme of the EP, which is going through the cycle of darkness and doing the work of dealing with your demons and paralleling that with the progression from night to dawn. I wanted to give a visual representation of what that experience was like for me, with the hopes that people could connect and resonate with that while watching. I also wanted the transitions to represent how going through the motions can be pretty jarring; it’s in your face at times, it has its ups and downs, it starts and then stops only to continue again, and at times it really feels like you’re going in circles with everything, which further perpetuates the whole experience. But in the end, you finally become at peace with it all, and you understand that this is just something you just have to accept in life. During the last seconds of your short film for 'O, Solemn Night: The Pvrple Tapes,' we hear you say, "when a new phase is done, another one just begins." Might this be foreshadowing another era for you? Should we expect more in-depth visualizers like this in the future? In a sense, yeah! I wanted that phrase to express the act of looking positively ahead, and to focus on moving forward instead of on the bumps that come up along the way. In that same vein, I’m definitely working on what my next phase is musically, so something new is on the way for sure! At the moment, I can’t really say that I know if or when another visual album will come from me again in the future, so I guess we’ll just have to see where my inspiration and creativity will take me next. Instagram Facebook

As a Country/Americana artist, Kris Angelis is no stranger to the techniques of filtering her hopes and dreams into a nostalgic story for her fans. Taking advantage of her growing platform, the singer-songwriter draws inspiration for her songwriting from the obstacles she has been forced to overcome in her life. Kris Angelis’s artistic career was sparked by the spontaneous decision to pack up her dreams and heartbreak into her blue Prius and travel across the country with her music in her heart. The budding artist worked tirelessly to book and play shows in every state before she eventually released her debut EP “That Siren, Hope.” The first extended project that she released in 2020 ended up ranking #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts and #79 on Billboard’s Top Current Albums. It was her determined and charismatic personality that officially launched her career as a Country/Americana artist, and Kris Angelis is not going to slow down any time soon. Instagram Twitter

JESSIE STOREY is a unique artist that has a multitude of talent. This multifaceted singer was born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, NY. She realized at a very young age that she wanted to be a star, and at age five she began performing in talent shows and plays. Her goals and aspirations aided her in becoming one of the lead vocals for ‘Right to Party,’ as well as other distinguished bands. She is inspired by how she intertwines her life’s experiences, feelings, and songwriting around her music. To her, there is the importance that lies in being multidimensional. Accompanying positive, productive lyrics and production are what enable her to stand out as an extraordinary artist. Enlisting Mr. Wood$ on the buoyant vigor on her most recent single, “Baby,” JESSIE STOREY approaches the upbeat instrumentation with charismatic swagger sure to set the tone for anyone tapping in. Her sultry vocal performance articulates on each word she melodically croons. Embodying a 90’s inspired soundscape, the punchy body of work has us swaying to both the vibrancy presented in the bass line and percussion, as well as the way the soothing timbres of JESSIE STOREY infiltrates our speakers when cascading with the intensified instrumentation. Mr. Wood$ enters the track for the second verse and we get some major O.D.B vibrations from the hard-hitting bars he lays down. Flexing his lyrical dexterity, the unique fusion compliments one another with the contrast of their artistic styles, and the energy is exceeded in a way that uplifts one another in the overall composition. Continuously displaying her techniques as both a songwriter and performer, you hear the New York essence of JESSIE STOREY etched into the soundwaves of “Baby.” Providing her listeners with an irrefutable pep in their step, the mesmerizing effervescence from JESSIE STOREY has us pressing replay as soon as this alluring track comes to a halt. Welcome to BuzzMusic, JESSIE STOREY! “Baby,” has us feeling nostalgic with the melodic hues you embody! How did you and Mr. Wood$ come together to create such a memorable piece of work? We met at the guitar center in 2008 in Charlotte, NC. He was buying gear for his new studio and I was buying a piano. He heard singing and said who is that singing? He told me he was a rapper and we exchanged information. After that, we connected on the music level and launched a studio together called PowerOut Studios. He’s been a great business partner and family to me ever since. We had instant musical energy and made magic in the studio. The rest was history from there. Could you please take us into the creative process that brought “Baby” to life? What was it like working with one another to get the desired sound we hear and love? Both Mr. Wood$ and I grew up in New York City in an error where music was not only feel-good music but the sounds that make up the music of today. Wood$ having a platinum record called “No Pigeons” with Sporty thieves and myself in a Latin R&B girl group named “Spanish Fly” in the early 2000s, we wanted to join forces to bring back that feel-good sound, a VIBE, and still give that modern twist to it. While recording in the studio with Super Producer Krazy Figz, he told us he had another track for Mr. Wood$ and me to work on. KrazyFigz has worked with us for years and really knows our sound and what we like. He’s a freaking genius! When he showed me the track I instantly called Mr. Wood$ and said you have to hear this track. I told him we need to write to it tonight! The next day we were in the studio recording it. When Wood$ recorded his verse I teared up because his verse had so much meaning to me and only he really knows the struggles and obstacles we have endured in our musical journey. Together, the 3 of us brought “BABY” to life! Do you find that your environment has shaped the way you carry yourself artistically? I would say yes, my environment is a huge factor because growing up I was exposed to so much diversity and culture from Latin music, R & B, hip hop, reggae, house, freestyle, and even rock. It molded me to be able to create a unique sound that cannot really be compared. Through most of my life experiences music has been my outlet and the one thing that has always been consistent in my life so I sing my heart out in song. In your own words, what does this single mean to you? What are you hoping that listeners take away from it? This song not only brings me back to a memorable time but gives me feel-good fun energy that I want to share with my listeners. The video of the song is really going to surprise our listeners when it releases. When you listen to the song it’s very sexy and people will think that it is a sexual message. In fact, the true message is actually completely opposite. It’s a message about switchIng roles of power. The majority of the time you would typically find that men are the ones who play the dominant role and kicking game but in this day and age, more women are having to take the lead on that role and walk in their confidence. So the concept was more around women empowerment but still leaving it fun for the male imagination. What's next for you? Only GOD knows and holds the key for what’s next for me but if I were the writer to the narrative of my destiny, I would say this song will be the one that opens the door to change a lot of people’s lives. We will be releasing the video as our summer anthem and my team and I will be working day and night to get it out to the listeners in hope that it will bring brighter moments and inspiration for them in a time where things are not so normal. I will be releasing my full project called “Jessie’s Story” by the end of this year. It will be dedicated to my deceased husband Samir Olar Storey, I hope he is proud as he was one of my biggest supporters (R.I.P). On this album, you will hear all the diverse sounds that cultivated the artist I am today but most of all I want the listeners to feel and relate to the emotion in each song. JessieStoreyMusic.com

Hailing from Kentucky, LaTasha Shemwell is a multifaceted artist who brings sass, style, and classical elegance to the neo-soul genre. Having grown up surrounded by countless musical environments, the budding talent developed her artistic background in classical vocals when she studied Opera throughout her undergraduate and graduate education. Now working as an independent artist, LaTasha Shemwell also devotes her time to her local community by acting as a children’s vocal coach. With crisp vocals and an astonishing range, LaTasha Shemwell’s vocals will remain in the heads of the listeners long after hearing her music. The dedicated artist is always sure to provide her fans with a memorable sonic experience through each soul-touching instrumentation and poetic lyrical endeavor. As the young artist’s ultimate goal is to bring ‘real singing’ back into the world of R&B, LaTasha Shemwell is beginning to make a name for herself as she showcases her charismatic personality and raw talent to her growing fan base. Instagram

John Aleks is the solo project of producer/songwriter Jonathan Alexander Cordova. Mixing the energy and soul of upbeat 80’s pop, with the raw garage rock revival sounds of bands like The Killers and The Strokes, John Aleks is continuously evolving and experimenting with his sound. After being behind the scenes as a producer and mixing engineer for some years, John decided to come back into writing and releasing his own original music. Fresh off the release of his latest single “Boys & Girls,” the evolution doesn’t stop for this emerging creative. Pulling heavy influence from the nostalgic electro-pop era of the ’80s, this specific single hones in on tight drum patterns, layered timbres filled with passion, as well as electric and feathery synths coming together for a dreamscape beyond your imagination. Buoyantly dripping in optimism, the colorful vibrations pour from lyrical motifs such as, ‘Cuz we're just boys and girls. We're living it up and we're ru- ru- running to nowhere,’ have us fully immersed in the voyage that humans undergo during their lifetime. Playing upon the amusing undertones of a life that shouldn’t be taken too seriously, John Aleks has us charged up and out of our seats as the formation of this musical arrangement sits in a place of pure bliss. “Boys & Girls,” is a sonic rollercoaster of expectant hues that shine glimmers of hope towards the fan base that John Aleks is rapidly growing. The sounds contained on this record make a modest splash in the quirky yet breezy spirit of John Aleks. Wrapping our minds around the power that this solo project holds, we commend John Aleks on the brilliant display of intriguing vibrations. Hello John Aleks, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on the release of “Boys & Girls,” John Aleks. Where did you draw the inspiration for such a beautifully created song? The song is a story of two lovers trying to start their life together while at the same time fighting the insecurities and expectations that society and they put upon themselves. It’s about not understanding why everyone is always expected to be something. Isn’t it enough to just be happy? To be happy together? It doesn’t matter if you're young and you don’t have everything figured out yet. You will figure it out together. It’s the story of real love. Young love. Not a love that breaks away easily at the first sign of struggle though. But one where you learn to love each other even if you’re not where you both want to be in life at the moment. You stick together and support one another as you both reach your goals. It is a romantic, sarcastic coming-of-age tale and I guess if I’m being completely honest it’s very closely inspired by the story of my wife and I. Growing up in the small town of Eagle Pass, do you find that this solo project of John Aleks has taken any form of influence from your upbringing? It most definitely has! Growing up between two cultures and two languages has exposed me to a huge variety of music, stories, and sounds. I am really proud of my Mexican heritage and I am a huge believer that “Rock en Español” and “Indie Latino” have some of the best musical artists out there. While I love all types and genres of music, a huge part of my sound and influence comes from Latin American rock bands such as Soda Stereo, Zoe, and Enjambre. Also, since I grew up and live in a small town, I don’t have a lot of resources or musicians to collaborate, write, or simply connect with. So I actually had to not only play all the instruments, but also record, mix, and produce the songs mostly all by myself. I feel like that really brings an involuntary flavor to the songs as well. Could you please share a glimpse into the creative process of “Boys & Girls?" Did you find that the creation for this song flowed in a fairly easy manner or did you have to dig to portray the vision you wanted? I want to start off by saying I began writing this song in 2015! I had not written original music in a really long time. When I had to quarantine on New Year's Eve of 2020, due to coming out Covid positive, I started digging through my old voice memos. I came across a melody I had written down 5 years ago, which was the intro synth melody for Boys & Girls. Believe it or not, that little lick not only inspired me to put lyrics to the song, record it, and finish it, but to ultimately pick up writing and releasing music all over again. As in executing the vision for the song, I recorded everything in my living room in the span of a couple of days. Along with the song “Things I Used to Know” and my next release, “Shout of the Wild.” I think being stuck in the house without being able to go outside really helped this song come together, as everything flowed perfectly in those couple of days where I lost myself into purely making music. It was truly beautiful! What are you hoping that your listeners take away from the messaging and theme of “Boys & Girls?" This is a happy song. I want people to dance and really feel the vibes that this song brings. The story is a love story after all. One with a cheesy and happy 90s rom-com ending. What's next for you? Releasing a lot of music! I have some songs recorded already, and some more still being written. But I will be releasing tons of new music for the next few months along with tons of more content on my Youtube channel, Instagram, and TikTok. I am also currently experimenting with tons of new ideas and I’m even thinking of releasing some music in Spanish. I’m excited to explore and see how I develop my own sound as I dig into more of my heritage, culture, faith, and influences. Instagram Facebook

Hailing from a suburban town of Chicago, Illinois, Elyse Chapski is a singer and songwriter who aims to connect with her audience through her songwriting. The blossoming pop artist is currently enrolled at Berklee College of Music in Boston where she is further cultivating her natural talents and passion for music. Inspired by various pop and R&B queens such as Ariana Grande, Ava Max, and Zara Larrson, fans can count on Elyse Chapski to bring them more than just a song with each release. In addition to her contagious and charming personality, the young singer-songwriter takes her fans on a journey with her lyricism. With each song, Elyse Chapski draws from her own experiences to provide fans with relatable emotions, allowing them to form a deeper connection to the messages behind her lyrics. Elyse Chapski has recently released the single “running out” as a preview of her forthcoming 5-track EP. After experiencing the relatable and charismatic track “running out,” fans are eagerly awaiting the EP to see what else Elyse Chapski has to bring them. Instagram Twitter