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LA-based singer-songwriter and musician Ali Angel uplifts and inspires listeners with the honesty and optimism she evokes through her songs. Her music is tinged with twangy soul, strong vibrato, and gritty, bluesy rock riffs. With a little bit of retro-soul pop, a smidge of Americana, and some humor, Ali Angel has taken the best of many genres and intertwined them to curate a one-of-a-kind sound that is true to her. Taking her listeners into the sprightly tempo of her latest single, “Play Pretend,” Ali Angel exudes an inviting essence sprinkled in warmth through the musical sanguinity that she platforms. “Play Pretend,” transmits a searing glow that feels as if balmy sun rays were beaming down on your skin as you take a ride on the freeway with the top down and the wind in your hair. “Play Pretend,” touches on the moments that Ali Angel never wants to end. Being caught up in the unforgettable times created has you imagining that the moment could last an eternity. The manner in which Ali Angel’s soul-infused timbres shake you to your core has her prevailing echoes sitting perfectly in place of the top tier mix of this single. Accompanied by luscious guitar riffs that reverberate through a chamber of comfort, the amalgamation between the musical components allows the syncopated drum patterns to create a rhythmic environment without overpowering the composition. There is a charm that comes with the charisma Ali Angel exudes. The way that her music is portrayed allows you to feel as if you have known her for a lifetime. Leading up to the release of her debut EP, Ali Angel is pulling all the stops as she genuinely welcomes you into the golden-hued world of her musicality. Hello Ali Angel, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on the release of “Play Pretend.” This song is such a feel-good moment dripping in warmth! Was there a particular moment that you never wanted to end which shaped the creation of this song? Thank you so much!! I’m pretty certain I started writing the song on a Friday, so I was in a really adventurous and fun mood, which inspired me to write a song about that sort of never-ending weekend feeling. I was definitely envisioning a rooftop bar on a Friday during golden hour, just that perfect small space in time where you forget about reality and responsibilities and genuinely believe for a second that the day will last forever. Nothing is better than that for me, and I wanted to depict that in a song. How long did it take you to create “Play Pretend?" Do you remember where you structured the lyrics and any memorable moments that came with it? I wrote, “Play Pretend” when I was still living with my parents right before the pandemic happened. I think ironically, it’s become the perfect song of mine to put out right at the beginning of the die-down of quarantine because it’s all about daydreaming of that feeling of going out, which we’ve all been missing so much. The timing of that was definitely serendipitous. The song took a year, maybe a little longer to make. The pandemic definitely made it harder to meet up with everyone involved on the song as frequently, but it also was just a work in progress to figure out in every aspect. I played around with tons of different verses lyrically and switched up small words up until the very end. Sometimes the most simple lyrics can be the most complicated to figure out, especially in terms of what is the most appealing not only meaning-wise but sonically, which vowels work better with your voice and with the music. I initially envisioned the song with horns and brass, but for a while, we cut them out, and then in the end I decided I was totally right from the start and that it just needed them. We kept adding more and more elements like glockenspiel and organ and congas and things to give the song more texture and sparkle. What musical and non-musical influences do you allow to shape your radiating creations? Currently, I’m really inspired by a lot of the current alternative Nashville artists like Nicki Bluhm, Margo Price, and Jade Bird as well as others like Haim, The Talking Heads, Prince, Elton John, and anything that Dan Auerbach and Matt Ross-Spang produce. I’d say I mainly write about my own experiences and from my own perspective because it just feels the most comfortable and authentic to me, but I’d like to experiment with writing from other spaces of thinking as well, just to get out of my own storyline and into somebody else’s. I think the pandemic has inspired that a bit more out of me because we’ve all been robbed of so many potential experiences and new people and places this past year, so it’s been more tempting to make up new worlds and stories. With such optimistic wording performed, do you find it fairly easy to keep the light of positivity going in your music even though you may experience some days that get you down? Totally! I’m absolutely an optimist by nature, and I think that side of me really comes out in “Play Pretend”. I also think that some songs are simply meant to make you feel good and bring you to a positive, higher vibration. Lyrically, I wanted to go with a really fun, playful, and repetitive direction, so that by the end, a listener could be singing along. More than anything, I wanted the theme and the rich production elements combined to just bring out a warm, playful feeling in anybody who listens to it, especially during a time when we all need to let loose and have some fun again. What can fans anticipate next from you? I’ll be releasing some more singles in the near future as well as my debut EP, ideally by the end of the year! I’ll definitely be playing shows around LA now that everything is opening up too! My first show is May 1st with SoundSync LA! Instagram Facebook

Born in Philadelphia, PA Brandon White, professionally known as SoloNtune began his musical journey at the age of 16. Though being exposed to a wide variety of genres such as reggae, R&B, neo-soul, jazz, alternative, and punk, he decided to take vocal lessons from a well-known vocalist and instructor named Veronica Underwood. After attending lessons, he knew at that moment that he wanted to pursue a career in the field of being an entertainer inspired by acclaimed vocalists such as Tank, 112, Mario, Usher, Smokey Robinson, Bryan McKnight, and Tevin Campbell. The most recent single to be released by SoloNtune transports listeners into a reverberated chamber of intimate lyrical motifs that express pain and hurt that comes in a relationship where someone is leading you on to believe there is more there than what actually is. “Doing to Me,” expresses an exhilarating vocal performance exuded by SoloNtune is profound in a light that has us examining the heartfelt tenors from this emerging artist through a kaleidoscope lens. Collaborating with MikeMonark in order to portray eye-catching visuals for “Doing to Me,” we see the intimate setting created by SoloNtune where he confesses his inner thoughts in a one-on-one expose as he takes a late-night stroll on the town. As we pan through various text message exchanges that he encounters with the one he is trying to see eye to eye with, we quickly realize that the pain SoloNtune feels is coming from a place of reason. We hear the earnest croons pour from a place of personal experience as we set flame to the passion-filled thoughts that overflow in gripping emotion. SoloNtune uses his platform to speak from a vulnerable spectrum riddled with authenticity. Exploring a dynamic that emanates a warm invitation for his audience to welcome themselves into, we’re emotionally charged in the lush timbres showcased. Hello SoloNtune, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on the release of “Doing to Me.” You explore a vulnerable side of your artistry in this song. What was the moment or story that brought this song to life? The song was about an experience I had a long time ago about a girl showing interest in me sending the obvious signals and telling me how she felt, but when it came to hanging out and actually trying to see where it would go it was always an excuse, and me being so into her that I never decided to actually move on from the games she was playing or what I felt was games. So I wrote about it, did a video and it expressed everything. What was it like working with J.Cruze on the song's production and MikeMonark on the music video? How did they help to enhance your artistic vision? Working J.CRUZE is and always a dope he puts emotion into every instrumental though I don't know him personally just the work he does with his beats, the opportunity to know him face to face would be dope. MikeMonark is a good friend of mine who is talented with visuals he's done almost every video for me, I share my vision he throws his ideas in, and bam magic! Could you please take us into what it was like filming the visuals for “Doing to Me”? What were the vibes like on set? Filming "Doing To Me" fun it was cold lol but it was all worth it alot of good shots, it all just felt right and the spot to film was very open I felt like the area was perfect for showing the vibe/mood I was trying to present. What is the main message that you hope to send out to your audience through your music? That no matter if its moments or long story experiences that I'll always have something relatable to present because though it may be my personal experiences I'm sure we all go through the same things just in different ways and at different times in our lives ya know... you're not alone. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? A 3 track or pack ep as they call it today lol, haven't figured out a title just yet. I'm taking my time with it don't wanna overthink it. I want it to flow out naturally but I hope people will enjoy it just as much as I've enjoyed creating it. Instagram

Soaring in from New York City, the versatile rock band Grayhunter brings us into a deeply passionate and blazing atmosphere through their latest single, "Waves." Known for their unconventional concepts and ground-breaking guitar-riffs, the band has quickly garnered attention across New York with help from their versatile musical approach. With a mission to make listeners jump and dance while they question life decisions, it would be an understatement to say that Grayhunter's sound keeps us wanting more. Elaborating on their recent conceptual and passionate single, "Waves," Grayhunter powers through the track with the utmost strength as they pierce our speakers with vibrant instrumentals and emotional lyricism. Not to mention the song's dynamic feel and approach, Grayhunter truly keeps us on the edge of our seats the entire ride. Diving into "Waves," the song opens with tight drum breaks, a blazing rhythm guitar, a deep bassline, and a whaling lead guitar that soaks us in power and might. Once the instrumentals begin to settle with a plucky rhythm guitar, Grayhunter's lead vocalist makes her way in and begins exuding her desire to stay locked in someone's arms. We highly adore the aching emotion and relatable themes that Grayhunter delivers through their passionate lyricism, as they're perfectly complemented by the band's dynamic instrumentals. Not to mention the song's Kings of Leon-feel, we're truly impressed with the sonic portrayal of emotion through Grayhunter's dense and ever-changing instrumentals, perfectly capturing our fluctuating emotions during a troubled relationship. Drop your woes and get into the groove of Grayhunter's latest passionate hit, "Waves," now available on all digital streaming platforms. Hello Grayhunter, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We're truly impressed with the emotional and instrumental depth within your recent single, "Waves." Where did the inspiration for this song come about? Thanks so much! A lot of our music reflects on opening up conversations regarding mental health. "Waves" is about dealing with addiction, specifically substance abuse, however one can also be addicted to a person or a feeling so we wanted to include those thoughts as well. Could you introduce us to your group members and how you handled the instrumental creative process for "Waves?" Our band consists of five members: Reisha Cadelina (vocals), David Cooper (lead guitar), Dave Gherard (rhythm guitar), Allen Bogosian (bass), and Richie Gross (drums). Reisha often brings in melody/lyric/arrangement ideas, but "Waves" is our first full collaborative creation, which makes this song even more special. Also, for the most part, our songs have had a much heavier and more aggressive sound, so we wanted to express a more romantic and vulnerable side to show our full range of expression and musicianship. Is there a solo member in your group who tackled the songwriting process for "Waves?" Or was this a collective process? David C. had written the original arrangement; he brought the demo to us one day and said that he wanted us to work together to change it up and make it our own. Reisha wrote the melody and lyrics while the others focused on the new arrangement to better reflect our style. We were all also very involved in the recording and production process, and we are beyond happy with the results of our collective effort. How did you want your audience to react and feel after experiencing the dynamic and emotional single, "Waves?" Our intention with the music and lyrics is to take people on the emotional roller coaster that is addiction and get them to see things through the eyes of someone who is struggling with it. Mental illness has always been stigmatized, and while a lot of progress has been made, the stigma still exists and many people still don't fully understand just how hard it is to live with it--especially when it comes to addiction. The goal is to get our audience to hear the message of "Waves" in a way that they can relate to the emotions and finally empathize. What would you like new listeners to know about your music? We want them to know that they will always be surprised; our messages are our priority, so the sound of each of our songs is driven by our lyrics. We also want them to know that they are not alone and there are people out there who go through similar situations and feel the same emotions. We are a band that wants to help normalize discussing heavy topics such as pain, trauma, and mental illness so that people can feel more comfortable speaking up and reaching out for help when they need it. Instagram Facebook

Drifting in from Austin, Texas, the alt-rock artist and singer-songwriter Badluv soaks our speakers in lust with his latest sensual single, "Little Devil." Although his music usually resides under the versatile sounds of alt-rock, Badluv's musical influences stem across genres like metal, country, blues, and pop. Intending to help listeners love themselves and realize that they're in control of their happiness, Badluv constantly explores new ways to amplify this goal within his music and brand. Serving us a platter of lust with his latest single, "Little Devil," Badluv trudges through the depths of passion with help from his sultry instrumentals and breathtaking harmonies. While swinging through the song with the utmost strength and desire, Badluv makes it difficult to turn away from something so sonically and lyrically appetizing. Beginning our venture into "Little Devil," the piece opens with a heavy bass riff and a sensual electric guitar melody, perfectly setting the desirous and heated tone. Once Badluv makes his way in, his low and breathy vocals offer this flirtatious and aroused tone alongside his airy harmonies that send a few chills down our spines. As Badluv leads us towards the hook, we meet an unexpected and vibrant mid-tempo beat drop where the entire scorching instrumental arrangement sets in while Badluv summons incredible vocal power to pour his passion through our speakers. We can't help but feel a similar desirous and sultry tone to acts like Two Feet, as Badluv takes us through a stimulating atmosphere that leaves us in a trance-like state. Catch Badluv's exciting latest single, "Little Devil," on all streaming platforms, and bask in the heat of the song's sweltering instrumentals and Badluv's captivating performance. Hello Badluv and thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. We're highly impressed by the heated instrumentals and your engaging delivery within your latest single, "Little Devil." What inspired you to create such a heavy and sultry single? The initial spark of inspiration for this song was actually pretty random. It started with a guitar effect that John Mayer uses in his song “I Don’t Trust Myself (With Loving You)” that I was just messing around with. The effect is very warm and gives the guitar an opening-up effect that I loved. The inspiration for the lyrics just sort of started coming out of me when I started playing and I landed on the motif of “Little Devil” which reminded me of my own experience of being “led on” or teased by someone I was interested in, but they had no real intention of being with me. I wanted the lyrics to really paint the picture of being pushed and pulled by someone, almost like they have control of you. What was your creative process like when formulating the sensual and stimulating instrumentals for "Little Devil?" How did you achieve such an exciting and alluring tone? I love using juxtaposition in songs because it really takes the listener on a journey. So the verse’s I wanted to be up close and personal with the chorus being big and rock. In the verse there's almost a feeling of me singing directly to the listener's ear, or like I’m singing directly to the person who the song is about, while we are dancing alone late at night. Then in the chorus, I’m singing out loud because the person isn’t there anymore. I wanted the guitar to be ear-catching, but warm and inviting, so it made you want to hear more, and as far as the groove of the song, I aimed for it to be something you could sway and dance to with someone. Your lyricism within "Little Devil" is incredibly descriptive and engaging. Are you usually one to write lyricism that tells such in-depth and detailed stories? In most of my songs, I try to be descriptive as possible so I can accurately paint a picture of what I’m trying to say, but I try to leave something up to the listener's imagination so they can attach their own experience to it. I have definitely gotten a lot better with my songwriting since my first song “Deja Vu” came out about a year ago. Hopefully, I’ll continue to improve, and really start to open up more of myself into being vulnerable in my songs so they can be as relatable a possible, and I can really start to connect with my fans. Instagram Facebook

The synth-wave-inspired alternative-pop producer and artist REDDER teams up with Nashville-based vocalist Kayln for their exhilarating single, "Send Me Home." Drawing heavy influences from the 2000s pop/rock scene that raised them, REDDER launched their career during the pandemic's early days. With the idea of creating music that features brilliant artists/vocalists based in Nashville, REDDER hit the ground running with their fluid collaborations and magnetic sounds. Now teaming up with vocalist Kayln for their smash single, "Send Me Home," REDDER mentioned that the single is their last release until their debut album, slated to drop in summer 2021. Through the song's exciting appeal and pop/synth-wave sound, REDDER and Kayln transport us to new adventures with each inclusive lyric and captivating sonic element. Diving into "Send Me Home," the song begins with a bright and pulsating array of synths that drop into a powerful and uplifting pop beat. Once Kayln makes her warm vocal appearance, she starts singing about sticking by someone's side until the day is done. REDDER's sonic atmosphere is more than lush, as they drench us in vibrance and lust through the song's exciting tones and dreamy arrangements. We're incredibly impressed by the song's dense lyrical and sonic landscape, as REDDER and Kayln power through to captivate each listener that feasts their ears on this powerhouse and lively tune. It would be an understatement to say how excited we are to delve deeper into REDDER's forthcoming EP, as "Send Me Home" sets the bar incredibly high for the follow-up tracks to meet. Lose yourself in the passion and energy of REDDER's recent single, "Send Me Home," and prepare your ears for their forthcoming EP this summer. Hello REDDER, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on your recent single "Send Me Home." We love the overall adventure your single "Send Me Home" took us on. What inspired you to create this exhilarating pop/synth-wave tune? I grew up playing in pop/rock bands during the early 2010s pop-punk wave, but I’ve also always had an affinity for upbeat mainstream pop. Lately, I’ve been really into recent music from Dagny and Carly Rae Jepsen. It was a lot of fun to combine my love for big guitars and anthemic melodies with the inspiration I’ve been pulling from those two artists. What gravitated you to the stylings of vocalist Kayln for your single "Send Me Home?" How did your collaboration come about? Kayln and I connected through a Nashville artists’ network that we are both a part of late last year, and immediately connected about a collab. I love her song ‘Leave Your Love On’, and was actually working on what would become SMH at that time. It felt like a great fit, as this song really lets her show off her incredible range. She mentioned Aly & AJ as a vocal reference when we first got to talking about this song, and I immediately knew that she understood exactly what I was looking for. Do you normally create such uplifting and exhilarating tunes like "Send Me Home?" Or do you often explore the darker sides of pop/synth-wave as well? SMH is definitely the brightest and most upbeat of my releases so far. REDDER songs to this point have usually landed in the mid-tempo range, with an emphasis on big, loud sections. With SMH, you definitely still get your big sections, but it also kicks up the pace pretty significantly and borrows a lot of elements from the dance-pop genre. I’m definitely going to continue exploring this brighter side of the genre but usually tend to gravitate more towards the rock side of pop/rock. How does "Send Me Home" get us ready for your forthcoming LP? Do you share similar sonic or lyrical approaches within the upcoming project? The album definitely runs the gamut of the pop/rock/synthwave spectrum - with a number of songs leaning each way. Lyrically, the entire album explores toxic or otherwise unsuccessful relationships, and how much lonelier it can feel to be with the wrong person than to just be alone. I work with an amazing art director, named Jackson Roy (https://www.instagram.com/artboy.jacksonroy) who helped me come up with the concept of creating a character as a visual companion to the themes I am exploring lyrically. The character is named Rose (who is featured in all of my song artwork), a 1950s-esque woman who survives a nuclear explosion and finds herself living completely alone - left searching for anyone remaining to connect with. Every song is paired with a piece of artwork that ties the song’s themes into a visual that gives it a new context within this little world that we’re building. It really makes the whole project a whole lot more fun, as I find myself writing with both the visual and the song itself in mind. What's next for you? I have 3 more singles coming this spring and early summer, and then am releasing my debut full-length record later on in the summer. I’m really excited about all of the collaborations that I have set up, and can’t wait to reveal them. I’m also laying the groundwork with my art director for a music video that ties all of the individual song artwork pieces together in an animated video that takes the viewer through Rose’s journey in surviving alone. It’s kind of an intimidating undertaking, and very different than anything I’ve done with music, but I’m very excited to be partnered with Jackson Roy to help the idea unfold. Until then, enjoy SMH, follow me on socials @reddersongs to keep up with the unfolding story, and check out the rest of my tracks on my Spotify page. Instagram

Hailing from Sacramento, CA J Kent reigns supreme as a recording artist and songwriter navigating through the new age. Utilizing captivating timbres to provide intoxicating melodies J Kent ensures that listeners are on his hook as he raps with dynamic creativity. Adopting a mentality that provides limitless opportunities, J Kent shows no signs of letting his foot off the gas. Enlisting the artistic techniques of lyricist NusheSpitz, J Kent brings forth a cadenced atmosphere in his latest single, “WooWap.” Immediately boosting your energy in the direction of up and out of the seat you’re in, the upbeat intensity portrays an elevating realm in which you get lost in the syncopated pulses of the instrumentation. J Kent exudes a sensual vocalization that has you falling into his inviting embrace. The manner in which his smooth timbres glide across the musical components as Crisco oil leaves us abundantly riveted in the cascading outburst of witty quips, and charismatic tenors. The buoyant juxtaposition utilized by J Kent transports us to the vivid imagery he seamlessly conveys in the lyrical depth explored. Using a variety of metaphors and dipping into a bag of tricks heavy on the wordplay, his undeniable croons leave us lured in for more. Accompanying his sultry dimensions with the lyrical finesse of heavy-hitting emcee NusheSpitz, there’s such an exclusive dynamic explored in the entirety of “WooWap.” Although vastly different from one another, their artistic styles amalgamate in a sonic voyage that we’re eager to embark on. Incorporating his undeniable flair, the effervescent persona of J Kent shines brightly in “WooWap.” Encouraging us to click replay and learn each word carefully, we’re excited to sing along to the essence of J Kent that is fully embodied in his latest single. Welcome to BuzzMusic, J Kent, and congratulations on your latest release of “WooWap.” We love the collaboration between you and NusheSpitz. You truly bring together two different worlds in the realm of Hip-hop and R&B. How did this collaboration come to be? What was it like working with one another to achieve the desired sound of “WooWap?" This was definitely one of my favorite collaborations, The studio session was a whole vibe it was vibrant with all the energy when with everyone in the room. Listening to the record as it was being mixed we knew we had a hit and we needed to get the song out to the people as soon as possible. What’s the music scene like in Sacramento, CA? Do you find that it influences the sound you have as an artist? The music scene in Sacramento is very different the culture is different, it’s a lot of artists that are the bigger and more famous artists out here that sound the same or create music that sounds basically the same as the next artist, although there is a handful of Artists that do have a great sound and have standout music as well it’s just, out here so people are mainly used to hearing a certain style of sound. I definitely wouldn’t say that I sound like anyone out here in my city, but that’s a good thing I feel like I’m so different as an Artist that allows me to stand out entirely from everyone else, with how I can sing and do my melodies and also be diverse and add Rap as well. If an average consumer heard me I feel like they would picture me more of an Artist that would come out of LA or somewhere else in California, I’m glad I can be the voice in Sacramento to be in my own lane and not sound like anybody else. What moment or story brought forth your inspiration of “WooWap?" What are you hoping that your audience takes away from this song? The inspiration behind this Record is that My producer Money gang on the track came to me and Told me Randomly to Make a song with the name Woowap so I got in my bag and created a Catchy and simple hook that would be able to catch ears all across the World and so far it’s doing exactly just that. The other crazy part about it is the bridge I made In the song was really the fan-favorite everyone really loves it. I’m hoping that my audience can really take Nothing but true positivity away from this record, when you think Woowap, I want you to think “A Whole Vibe” I want my audience to know that Woowap can be used for anything you can literally create your own Woowap when listening and becoming a fan of this record, this is a song I made for the world, to bring happiness and positivity and all-around enjoyment. There’s a music video component that fans can indulge themselves in as well! Could you please take us into the concept behind the visuals? We wanted the video to be fun, we wanted it to be interactive and we wanted there to be dancing all throughout the video, that’s exactly what we made possible. What would you like new listeners to know about you and the music that you create? I want everyone to know that I am an artist here to stay, I feel like my sound and my style is a breath of fresh air and everyone that seems to listen and discover me ends really relating to my lyrics and loving my voice. I want to continue to inspire the younger generation and anyone that has a dream and has the ambition and drive to pursue it and not let anyone or anything get in the way. I definitely create music about love and heartbreak with more emotional and deep thought types of vibes. But I promise my sound is diverse and throughout the rest of my career, I am going to continue to give different styles and sounds to tell the true story behind J Kent as an artist and as a person. I am just getting started Woowap was my introduction of myself and my debut single to the music business, I have so much more on the way I cannot wait to show the world! Instagram

Hailing from East Meadow, NY, the up-and-coming pop artist and singer-songwriter Anthony Mascia introduces us to his new album with its powerhouse introductory track, "Ambassador." Recently releasing his 8-track album, 'Ambassador, Vol. 1,' Anthony Mascia mentioned that the project comprises pop hits marinated in various flavors of rock. While his sound ranges from the likes of Lana Del Rey and Lady Gaga to The Beatles, Anthony Mascia stops at nothing until he's explored the depths of his creative abilities. Hitting us over the head with a velvet crowbar of a single, "Ambassador," Anthony Mascia allows his audience to prepare their ears for the rest of the album through this powerful and dynamic intro track. While his lyricism sinks us into themes of heavy reflection and facing inner demons, the sonics blast through with sounds of alt-rock and electro-pop, giving us the goods the entire way through. Listening to "Ambassador," the song opens with his Lana Del Rey influence through a bright and lush string section, similar to the cinematic opening of a major motion picture. Once the reverbed electric guitars soak our speakers in lust and emotion, Anthony Mascia makes his way in and touches on his need to face the demons that linger in his mind. We're completely and utterly astounded by Anthony Mascia's anticipatory delivery, as he exudes nothing but passion and energy that leads us towards the fiery beat drop. Reaching the second verse, Anthony Mascia's Lady Gaga influences shine through with help from his groaning electronic bass-like synth that gives us tastes of Artpop. As we move towards the outro, we feel more than pleased with this exhilarating single, and we're ready to feast our ears on the rest of the album. Find Anthony Mascia's stimulating single "Ambassador" on all streaming platforms, and continue the adventure with his recent 8-track album, 'Ambassador, Vol. 1.' Hello Anthony, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We want to start by congratulating you on the release of your recent album, 'Ambassador, Vol. 1.' How does the intro track, "Ambassador," set the tone for the rest of the album to follow? Thank you so much for the congrats! I’m thrilled to introduce everyone to Ambassador, Vol. 1, but most specifically to the title track itself, Ambassador. It sets the tone for the entire record right from the start with its extended intro consisting of both strings and guitars. I wanted the strings to represent a celebration - a light at the end of the tunnel. You can even hear echoes of fireworks in the background symbolizing happiness to come, but the strings are abruptly cut off by guitars, intentionally meant to sound foreboding and ominous. I wanted this because it symbolizes my own personal journey of navigating through darkness and my own demons to get to the light. I call this album my journey towards “self-representation”, meaning everything I say and do, and how I act, is now an accurate representation of who I am; being comfortable in my own skin, confident, and not being afraid to be myself! This complex mix of instrumentation introduces a variety of sounds and emotions that the record continues to explore throughout the seven remaining tracks. What was your central concept or lyrical theme in mind when creating the single "Ambassador?" What did you want to get across to your audience? I wrote this track as if I was writing a letter to a younger version of myself. The chorus states “I’m here to free you...I represent the voices subdued...your scars, my patches...I represent your rise from the ashes”. The central concept is that I am now in a place where I feel I can take on the burdens and insecurities others feel that prevent them from being themselves, so they can live freely and navigate through life to truly find who they are. I wish I would’ve had someone guide me through what I went through, but not having that person has given me the motivation to want to do this for others. I look at my younger self with fondness that I was able to figure it out, and if I could say anything to him, I would say to him that I wear his scars like a badge of honor; a patch on a military jacket like an Ambassador serving as a representative for his people or country. I hope the lyrical theme of this song resonates with people, and that they feel free, supported, and represented by my music. We can hear your Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey influence stand out heavily within the introductory track, "Ambassador." What was the song's creative process like when formulating the dense and intense sonic atmosphere? Lady Gaga & Lana Del Rey are absolutely my two biggest influences in music, and their content harshly varies in taste and the genres they touch upon. Lady Gaga is a pop powerhouse with killer vocals who has left her mark on rock, EDM, country, singer/songwriter, and Jazz genres over the course of her career. Lana Del Rey is much more of a lyrically driven alternative artist with an amazing sense of melody, storytelling, and subtle range in her voice. I wanted to blend my love for these two artists in my music, and this can specifically be heard in Ambassador. I was inspired by the guitar-heavy influence of Lana’s second album, Ultraviolence, in the intro and bridge of my song, and I was inspired by Lady Gaga’s third album, ARTPOP, for the changeup that occurs in Ambassador around 1:48. The heavy, somewhat industrial synth production and the dirty bass combination give me a huge adrenaline rush, and that is what I always feel when I listen to Gaga’s music. It was a bit of a challenge bringing these two sources of inspiration together, but I am so proud of the end result. The dense and intense sonic atmosphere remains throughout the entire album but gets slightly lighter with each track as the darkness and fog lifts as we get closer to the light. I am hoping the listener will feel the same way listening to this track as I felt creating it! How does the album 'Ambassador, Vol. 1' help us get to know you and your sound better? How does the project reflect who you are and what you stand for as an artist? I worked on this album for roughly 13 months, and it was a long road to get to this point. I love music as a whole and am mesmerized by so many genres, so wanting to experiment with so many different types of music made it hard for me to zone in on one genre in the beginning. However, I was committed to making a sonically cohesive record compared to my previously released EP - Genesis, which was much more all over the place in terms of genres. I wanted to make a record that was didn’t sugarcoat the darkness that I went through, but instead embraced this with production that enhanced these emotions: electric guitar, dark crunchy synths, dirty bass, orchestral strings, rock n’ roll drum beats, and punchy brass. I truly feel I have found my sound with this record, which definitely represents my love for pop music with strong influences of rock. Listeners have told me it fits a “grunge” aesthetic with a pop of 80’s influence, which is awesome to hear because that has provided me with tons of visual inspiration. The other side of this record that I want listeners to pay attention to is the lyrics and my ability to tell a story. Pop music should not be kept inside a box limited to predictable melodies and generic production signed and sealed at a 3-minute length for radio. This album is a testament that you can have unique, experimental production along with a compelling lyrical theme, and still manage to keep it within the realm of pop music. Shorter songs are becoming incredibly mainstream for streaming purposes, but it is important to me as an artist to not sell myself short and do anything that will stifle my creativity; I urge all up-and-coming artists like myself to stick true to this if they agree! This record completely represents everything I stand for as an artist, not just being yourself because you have to, but because you should want to and you should be proud of it! It takes time to get to that place, and that’s why I am hoping I can help people along their own personal journey with this album. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? If listeners enjoyed Volume 1 of Ambassador, they can look forward to Volume 2 hopefully by the end of this summer! Volume 1 was all about myself, my identity, and my journey towards self-representation. Volume 2 takes that sentiment and explores the other areas of my life affected by this, including love, loss, and loneliness. There are songs dedicated to my current relationship, the loss of my grandmother, and other highly personal topics. I am taking a bit more of an indie singer/songwriter approach on Volume 2, but listeners can expect the same lush instrumentation and compelling storytelling, with an added focus on fluid melodies and detailed vocals. I am so excited for everyone to hear it! As far as the future goes? No genre is off limits! Instagram Facebook

The European singer-songwriter, producer, and versatile pop artist Jacqueline Van Bierk pairs up with Meli Malavasi and Mischievous Miracles (Kayte Deioma) for their empowering single, "Unbreakable." While her sound blends electro-pop, dance, and electronic, Jacqueline Van Bierk always seems to find a way to fuel her songs with edginess, darkness, and a sense of inner power. Also a television composer, you can hear the works of Jacqueline Van Bierk on hit shows like Catfish, Hemlock Grove, Bates Motel, Ink Master, Oprah, Dr. Oz., Discovery Channel, and more. As we moved into 2021, Jacqueline Van Bierk promised to release a single each month, leading us to her powerhouse self-love anthem entitled "Unbreakable." With help from Meli Malavasi and Mischievous Miracles (Kayte Deioma,) the song has us stomping our feet to the savory mid-tempo and heavy beat. As we begin listening to "Unbreakable," we're met with a powerful and gut-wrenching beat alongside chanting background vocals, leading us to the sweet sounds of Jacqueline Van Bierk. As she begins letting us into her inspiring journey through lyrics like "waves crashing over me but I'm not gonna drown," the song takes off into heat and blasts us towards the anthemic hook. The song's instrumentation is relatively minimal, which gives it an incredibly authentic and powerful tone through the emphasis on the chanting background vocals and heavy mid-tempo kicks. With the main focus on Jacqueline Van Bierk's motivational lyricism, the song takes listeners into new and exciting adventures while keeping them inspired to move onward and upward. Find Jacqueline Van Bierk's latest empowering single, "Unbreakable," on all streaming platforms, and find yourself locked into the song's intriguing and stimulating atmosphere. Hello Jacqueline and welcome to BuzzMusic. We love the power and dominance you portray within your recent single, "Unbreakable." What inspired you to write a song about overcoming life's trials and tribulations? I had been wanting to write a song like this for a while. When the three of us got selected in a writers camp to write a song we talked about what's going on in our lives and we all felt strongly about writing a song about empowerment and overcoming obstacles. While we were "jamming" the word Unbreakable jumped out, it was actually very organic. We all were going through things at the time and have a similar attitude and mindset. What was it like collaborating with Meli Malavasi and Mischievous Miracles for "Unbreakable?” Which parts or aspects of the song did they create? We had never written before but we all hit it off right away. We wrote the first draft of lyrics and melody together at the camp and recorded Meli’s vocal parts and the gang vocals in my home studio in North Hollywood. We, later on, regrouped via zoom and tweaked a few things and I did the music production on it. How does a song like "Unbreakable" suit the current times we're living in? What should your audience take from this single and apply to their own lives? No matter what happens in the outside world, when you cultivate a strong body and mind, you can become “unbreakable” and immune to all the noise and negativity that surrounds you. Most of us have survived many things, from broken hearts, failed businesses to health issues. When you focus on your strength you become stronger, you become a survivor. When the going get’s rough you keep going to see what it’s like on the other side. While we may not be able to control what's going on in the world, we can control our mind, our actions, and words. I hope this will be an Anthem for people to find strength, hope, and empowerment. I know it sounds so cliche but it’s true. We are capable of so much more than we think. What pushed you to take on the creative endeavor of releasing a single each month? Is there a running theme within your releases this year? I’ve got so many unfinished projects, it’s frustrating and overwhelming seeing so many great songs sitting in my hard drives. At first, I was going for an album but figured a single month is very doable. And since I had done a lot of collaborations as well as a song a day challenges, I’ve got plenty of music to choose from. And as we know, consistency is the key, no one will ever work as hard for your success as you. It was time to step it up and hold myself accountable. I saw another incredible artist release a lot of music videos and got super inspired to step up my game. So I decided to make a music video for each song and I’m having a Blast, although it’s time-consuming, it’s something I truly enjoy and I hope my audience will appreciate it as well. I’ve been traveling a lot so it’s cool to record a video in different locations. What's next for you? I let go of my apartment in LA as part of letting go of an old chapter. At the moment, the road is my home and I hope to incorporate that into live performances at some point. In the meantime, I have a couple of side projects in the works that I’m super excited about. The beautiful thing about doing what you love is that it never feels like work. I want to uplift and inspire people and save animals! Website

North London's rising star, electro-pop artist, and singer-songwriter Laurel Smith leaves her audience lost in the haze of her moody dark-pop single, "Out the Cage." While blurring the lines of pop, r&b, and hip-hop, Laurel Smith promises to keep her audience engaged with each intricate and elaborate release. Inspired by powerhouse female acts like Lana Del Rey and Ashnikko, Laurel Smith's imagination and creativity know no bounds as she continues to turn heads in our crowded industry. Returning with her first single of the year, "Out the Cage," Laurel Smith brings listeners into a profoundly intriguing atmosphere through her layered vocal harmonies and accompanying sonics that immerse us in the dark narratives of electro-pop. Also fueling the single with moody organic instrumentation, we adore the dark appeal and heavy adventure that Laurel Smith takes us on. Opening "Out the Cage" are powerful samples of a wild jungle accompanied by Japanese-inspired instrumentation, broadening the song's sonic atmosphere right off the bat. Once Laurel Smith makes her breathy vocal appearance, she wastes no time to pull listeners deep into her moody stylings as her layered harmonies bring all the heaviness and reflection of conceptual dark pop. Moving towards the hook, a groaning bass-like synth powers through alongside trap-like drums and soft woodwind instrumentals. We're more than impressed by the dense atmosphere Laurel Smith delivers within this exhilarating tune, as she reminds us to break free from our societal norms and get "Out the Cage." Get down with Laurel Smith's moody and exciting single "Out the Cage" and find yourself enamored by the song's conceptual lyricism and blistering sonic approach. Now available on all streaming platforms. We really enjoyed your dominant performance and inspirational lyricism within your recent music video for "L8 Nights." What did you want your audience to take away for themselves from your motivational music video and single? Thank you very much, I'm happy you liked it. I wanted the video to be a natural as possible so it's focused on me and my story and getting people pumped up and ready for the next day and the week and month ahead so we can achieve our goals. I wanted the confidence of the song to come out through the video. Diving deeper into your music video for "L8 Nights," did you work with any directors, editors, or producers? Who accompanied you during this process? Yes, I did, I worked with my partner Amber Winter and my editor Ditsum who I have worked with over the last year and this was our 5th music video together since July last year. We filmed everything ourselves including the drone shots and had an equal say in the creative process. The video took 1 week to film and edit and that was impressive. What inspired the various scenes of you performing within different areas of your hometown for the music video "L8 Nights?" What sort of vibe and feel did you want to capture through these scenes? We wanted to capture natural scenery and for those who live in Norwich, they might know some of the areas we filmed. I know how important the visual aspect of a music video can be so I felt this was the right track to make a video for based on the energy. Now that your third mixtape's release, 'Blue Magic 3' is almost here, we'd like to ask what's different this time around? How does the new mixtape contrast 'Blue Magic 2' and 'Blue Magic?' I think with BM 1 and BM2 I was in the experimental stage of the artist I wanted to become. This time around I think it's more aggressive, straight to the point and I have taken more time to make it. I have also included some more features from other artists who compliment my style well which I believe gives the project a good solid feel. The main thing is to have fun and put my best work out there and I think we will do that with BM3. What's next for you? The Blue magic 3 mixtape is my main focus, then I and my team are working on a small 5/6 day tour in the UK towards the end of the year. More positive energy and more good music I hope as well. The main goal is to keep improving so every year we can see a difference and keep growing. Instagram Artist Website

Hailing from Dallas, Hip-hop artist Mdg 4Eva started as a producer in their hometown before moving to a small town near Austin, where their talent was soon discovered. After gaining engineering experience and lending his lyrical flex to other artists' rap tracks, they took their talents back to Dallas, where their releases are a continuation of their mission to heal through the art of Hip-hop. Enlisting the skill set of J. Harvey to produce a smooth ambiance reminiscent of soul-infused grooves, Mdg 4Eva portrays a cognizant environment in which he flaunts his lyrical dexterity. "Shiny Man" is the latest single from this emerging artist that has been turning heads and crashing soundwaves; in the best way possible. Kicking it up a notch by slowing the tempo, the melodic hues radiated in this brilliant soundscape are both intimate and prevailing in a simultaneous fashion. We love the fusion of Hip-hop meets R&B as the harmonious glory evokes emotion and thought-provoking tenors. What we love even more, is when two artists come together to give that musicality and element of cinema. The music video for "Shiny Man" hones in on the simplicity of visual effects as we feast upon the lyricism dispersed throughout the track while we effortlessly take in the visual presentation. Locking us into the compelling embrace of intimate scenes where Mdg 4Eva is rapping to the camera one on one, the familiarity gets brought up a level as we feel the words being spoken directly to us. Transitioning between two central scenes that give this cinematic upshot the prominence it deserves, we see Mdg 4Eva outside with some of his crew dressed in the same outfit as himself as he tells us how it is. Then taking our attention to the great outdoors where we see not only Mdg 4Eva, but J. Harvey as well, the freedom that flows through the artistry is breathtaking. "Shiny Man" says it all in a lyrical sense that the visuals dint; need to be over the top when presenting their best foot forward. An artist duo serving up bravado and talent, Mdg 4Eva and J. Harvey brought it home with this sonic and visual escapade. Instagram Facebook