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Essosa is a 19-year old singer, songwriter, and dancer based out of London. Fresh off of the release of her second single from her forthcoming debut EP, we get to sink into the soothing sounds of “Memory.” Enlisting production architect Thibaut Hucker in order to create a realm of intoxicating melodies, the two creatives join forces to emit a bedroom Pop essence that treads in a theme of summer love leading to eventual heartbreak. Delicate sounds play into the airy synths that dawdle in the head-in-the-clouds cosmos crafted by Essosa’s striking vocalization. Delving into a thorough display of realism accompanied by gripping emotion, the brilliant intervals that radiate between each note allow the words that Essosa performs to sink into our minds. The imagery that she illustrates is remarkable. We immediately float into an ethereal atmosphere that sends golden hues of harmonies to beam down upon our head tops. As we bask in the robust timbres that come from the reverberated vigor conveyed, we come to the realization that the structure of “Memory” is formed in the way that memory would linger in your mind. Distant, with echoes ricocheting from thought to thought as you’re encouraged to recollect your feelings and comprehend that is all you have left to savor the moments you spent together, we discover ourselves placing “Memory” on repeat as we swirl in the essence of Essosa and grasp on to her artistic versatility. Combining her talents with Thibaut Hucker; this duo has us immersed in all of the mesmerizing vibrations to come. Congratulations on the release of your second single from your forthcoming EP. The sound of “Memory,” flows organically as you exude your talents. Was there a specific moment or story that shaped this song? Thank you guys so much! And to be totally honest, there was. The song was not based on a personal experience, but I remember being with my friend in Burger King and talking about her boyfriend. She expressed some anxiety to me about being unsure about their futures together because they were going to universities in different parts of the country, but that they didn't have any plans for the future and didn't want to talk or think about it. They eventually broke up, but the conversation stuck with me for some reason, and when Thibaut sent me the track for this song, it sounded like the perfect time for me to put this idea down in the form of a song. Could you please share what it was like working with Thibaut Hucker in order to create this glorious soundscape? How did the collaboration come to be? I and Thibaut have been working together for just over a year now and I am super grateful for his existence haha! We just bonded over the similar artists and sounds we liked, especially Kali Uchis. A lot of people who heard this track could hear the influence quite well which was funny. I love being able to give a tribute to artists who I admire and respect. As an artist, there is a message that one’s talents convey. For you, what is the message that you send to your listeners through your music? I mean, I'm only on my second song but I would love for my listeners to feel like they can be open and honest through art and to not be afraid to find inspiration through the things around them. Not all of my songs are based on personal experience but I think it's a beautiful thing how someone can turn a brief girl's talk in Burger King into something as tangible as art. I would encourage others to do the same! What can you tell your audience about your forthcoming EP? We are so excited to hear the full body of work. Ahhhh. This is so exciting! Honestly, the EP is a really cohesive piece of work that I am super proud of. It is full of dreamy bedroom-pop/alternative R'n'B vibes and the lyrics cover themes of heartbreak, ambition, and other things. It will be out very soon and I am so excited for everyone to hear. Instagram Twitter

The Sweden-based producer and singer-songwriter Mountain Bird delivers quite the intriguing concept through his recent single, "Something Wrong With My Mind." Gearing up to release his long-awaited EP, 'Once We Were Present,' Mountain Bird analyzes the intoxicating and toxic effects of the internet age. Exploring the abusive and addictive relationships with social media, Mountain Bird mentioned, "I hope these songs show people that the internet is a tool we must respect and that we shouldn't be embracing it at the expense of enjoying our youth." Taking on a more enthusiastic approach with the EP's lead single, "Something Wrong With My Mind," Mountain Bird stated that the song surrounds turning down the 'digital noise' when falling asleep and timidly facing the feelings kept at bay with help from social media's 'mental fast food.' Diving into the lead single, "Something Wrong With My Mind," an expansive synth arrangement and melodic keys open the piece while fueling the atmosphere with nothing but enthusiasm and energy. Mountain Bird later begins singing the trials and tribulations of feeling compelled to scroll through social media for hours on end to flee from his day-to-day turmoil. Despite Mountain Bird's reflective and emotional lyricism, the song's sonics push through with all the energy and shimmer we need to get us through our cyclical days. When speaking about the single, Mountain Bird mentioned, "If one person can feel stronger to discuss their fears around cultivating an online identity or free themselves from digital pressures by listening to my song, then my mission is complete," and that's precisely what's happened here. Get to know Mountain Bird's imperative single, "Something Wrong With My Mind," on all streaming platforms, and prepare yourself for more mind-boggling topics throughout his EP 'Once We Were Present' on April 2nd. We can't stress enough how important the message is within your recent single, "Something Wrong With My Mind." What inspired you to create this single surrounding the toxic effects of social media? I wanted to talk about something else than just writing love songs or songs about dancing. The most important thing was I wanted to talk about something that really affects me and my friend's mental health. I'm also a huge fan of Black Mirror and Westworld, which both discuss these important subjects in such a great way. I love the visuals from Black Mirror, especially the interactive one, "Bandersnatch", on Netflix. It also felt like a natural step since I've personally struggled with mental health all my life, with social anxiety and depression. So I wanted to take a step outside of my own life and reflect on the bigger picture. Regarding your lyricism within "Something Wrong With My Mind," what did you want your listeners to take away for themselves? I want them all to embrace their "Craziness" and that it's not weird at all if you feel down or weak in this performance/growth-driven society. You're not just a part of a wheel that needs to go faster and faster. The companies want you to believe that of course, because feeling useless feeds growth. You're not beautiful enough so you buy expensive new face cream, or you don't have the best new clothes so you buy more. You feel happy for a couple of hours if you're lucky and then it's back to square one. Infinite spending. That's the whole concept. Growth actually feeds on our unhappiness. So I want people to learn that society is coded and structured around us just being happy enough, so we always want to "fix" something. When we learn that, we can look at things from a healthier perspective. Even though your lyricism within "Something Wrong With My Mind" is rather intense, what inspired the upbeat and lively sonic production? What was your sonic creative process like? At the time I listened to a lot of Elderbrook. Chris Zane and I liked the concept of writing happy upbeat music to sad lyrics too. It's always a matter of contrasts and I really liked the idea of seeing the instrumental as the output of growth. Happy commercials not telling you exactly what they mean and then the lyricism is under the hood of the product. How does your forthcoming EP 'Once We Were Present' go deeper into themes of abusive and addictive relationships with social media? As an artist in 2021, I've been forced down the hole of both growth numbers and advertisement. Some days it just feels like I only exist to people If I bring them more streams and better numbers. Lots of my friends feel this way and it all started with my track "Modern Man", which essentially includes one line on each issue humankind faces in 2021. That's why we released it as the first single because it discusses everything as a whole. So I would go and listen to that track to get the bigger picture. Instagram Facebook

Drifting in from Temecula, CA, the pop/rock brother duo Retro Color reminisces on a "Lovely Little Night" with their latest uplifting single. With a mission to promote self-love and hope to their listeners, Retro Color stops at nothing until their fanbase is moving and grooving with each spirited melody and relatable lyric. Through inspirations like Green Day and Fall Out Boy, Retro Color delivers simplistic hooks and exhilarating beats to keep their listeners locked in. Now releasing their uplifting pop/rock anthem, "Lovely Little Night," Retro Color dazzles us in an instrumental daze with their shimmering synths, gritty rhythm guitar, upbeat drum patterns, and the lead vocalist's powerful and broad vocal range. While reminiscing on past love and easier days, Retro Color sets sail into this single with nothing but passion. Taking a deeper listen to "Lovely Little Night," the track opens with soothing electric guitar picks, leading up to the flavorful and celestial beat drop. Once the drums make their appearance alongside the transcendent synth arrangement, the lead vocalist enters the track and begins pouring his heart through our speakers with lyrics like "It was a perfect crime, a true blessing in disguise, it was a lovely little night." Moving through the song, a warm and distorted electric guitar solo takes the spotlight and heightens the song's instrumental emotion alongside the lead vocalist's intriguing delivery and powerful vocals. Throughout the track, we hear many resemblances to a modern-day MGK, Green Day, and Fall Out Boy through Retro Color's punk approach and instrumental bliss. Introduce yourself to the dynamic stylings of Retro Color and their latest uplifting single, "Lovely Little Night," now available on all streaming platforms. We're excited to chat with your group and get to know your duo a little better. What inspired the creation of your latest reminiscent single, "Lovely Little Night?" Lovely Little Night was written when Jeremy and I (Ethan) were sitting in our studio trying to come up with a new tune. We pulled out a Beatles book and chose 3 words from that book to make a song title and came up with Lovely, Little, and Night. From there on we drove the idea of having a love song about a lovely little night. Could you inform us of the members within your duo and who handled the songwriting for your recent single, "Lovely Little Night?" My brother Jeremy and I are the only members of our band and co-wrote the instrumentals and lyrics to Lovely Little Night. Jeremy recorded his drum parts after we wrote the song, and I recorded vocals, guitars, and keys. Seeing as you're brothers, is there some sort of creative chemistry when making music together? What was the entire creative/recording process like for "Lovely Little Night?" It is interesting being in a creative zone with your brother. Everything clicks in a good way and we feel our productivity is at its peak when we work together. When we come up with a good idea for a song, we are normally both on the same page. When something is poorly written, we aren’t afraid to critique the other's work. How do songs like "Lovely Little Night" help your audience get to know your sound and style better? What sort of lyrical concepts do you tend to touch on? One thing that I believe to be a Retro Color staple is the acoustic style drums, and bass guitar. In Lovely Little Night, we tried to focus on drum beats, a driven bass guitar, and a well-written story. We believe those elements are the key to the RC sound. Instagram

As the next rising star of Indie Pop's new class, Courtney Cooper first began her journey in music while attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music. There she discovered a genuine passion for recording and writing while navigating vulnerable lyricism and melodies. The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter is fresh off the release of her long-awaited single, "Getaway," and encapsulates a fantasy exodus in the whimsical melodies shed. Sultry timbres fluently flow from the passion-filled performance of Courtney Cooper's vocals have our minds fixated on the indulgent soundscape we're amiably offered. Being in touch with the realities the world has been facing since 2020, "Getaway" was the first song that Courtney Cooper wrote in isolation from her 850 square foot Brooklyn apartment. Looking for a way to mentally flee the fears that had become a part of her life, the simmering ambiance that is gracefully submerged into this track represents evading the upside-down problems the world was and had been facing. The delicate instrumentation takes on nods of prevalence as we hear comfort radiated from the warm guitar riffs, repeatedly delivering an opulent familiarity. As the musical elements gently wrap around Courtney Cooper's harmonious crooning, we hear how her voice is impeccably balanced in the mix of "Getaway." Allowing the technique of her songwriting to incorporate a unified brew of intervals between her convolutedly crafted wordings, the soothing hues that shine from her vocals welcome us into her great escape. "Getaway" takes what we're all thinking and puts it into the ears and hearts of the public. Thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic Courtney, we must say that we absolutely love the entire thesis of “Getaway.” You truly create a utopia of freedom in the song itself! With some of your previous releases dabbing into your love of R&B and Hip-hop, how do you compare the sounds of “Getaway,” to the other tracks heard in your catalog? Thank you so much—I’m so glad you like it! I’ve always been heavily influenced by hip-hop & R&B as I grew up listening to the 90’s wave of Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Rodney Jerkin’s, etc. The last few songs prior to Getaway have been more slow jam vibes and Getaway, for me, was a natural transition into something a little more mid-tempo with a groove, while still keeping an infusion of jazz & R&B feels. Being your first song written during the pandemic, did you find the creative process varied from the usual process you endure? Could you please share a glimpse of it with us? Absolutely. The timing of the pandemic was a bit of a creative struggle for me at the beginning. I had taken time off my day job to work on music right after the holidays of 2019, so I had already been isolated at home writing and recording 3 months prior to the lockdown. I had just hit a bit of a creative wall and was meant to get back to my job full time ironically March 16, so at the very beginning of the pandemic when everyone else was being super creative and inspired on social media, I was having a bit of writer's block. Luckily, I was able to get over it in a few weeks, but writing Getaway during lockdown was completely authentic to how I was feeling at the time when you listen to the lyrics: “Feels like the same damn shit, just another day…” Literally trapped in my one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. Another major change was having my boyfriend working from home and on conference calls and zooms all day long in our 800 square ft Brooklyn apartment. There was definitely an adjustment period finding a balance and I eventually moved my home studio in my closet, which is absolutely still an ongoing daily challenge. Do you think that living in Brooklyn has shaped the unique sound and versatility that you offer in your music? That’s a great question and to be honest, I’m not sure—especially the past year being stuck at home and not going to live shows. I think a combination of my influences of what I grew up listening to as well as studying jazz at Berklee College of Music have a lot to do with my sound vs my environment. For example, in addition to the 90’s hip hop/r&b I previously mentioned I also listened to a variety of artists with that influenced my sound. My heavy rotation growing up included Mariah Carey, Fiona Apple, Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Brandy, Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Lil Kim, Erykah Badu to name a few. As the creator of “Getaway,” what are you hoping that your listeners take away from this song? For me, music has always been my therapy—something that soothes my soul. The past year was such a unique experience for the entire world, yet we were all connected going through it together and experiencing all the uncertainty, anxiety, etc. I hope that listeners are able to feel a bit of escape from whatever they are currently going through. It’s still a very uncertain time for a lot of people, myself included, and I could only hope that for 3 minutes people can listen and escape their hardships. Instagram

Coming in hot from Perth, Australia, the motivational singer-songwriter and genre-bending artist Trent-Jean releases an anthem for the underdogs with their recent prelude, "Illusions 09." Through their music and personal life, Trent-Jean strives to achieve any vision and overcome all barriers with help from their motto, "It's all illusions, baby." Constantly keeping us on our toes, we're excited to see what Trent-Jean has in store to follow up their recent anthem, "Illusions 09." Bursting our speakers with their recent hit, "Illusions 09," Trent-Jean infused this snappy cyber-rock prelude with nothing but energy and fire. When asked about the single, Trent-Jean stated, "I want this prelude to be a mini-anthem for the underdogs of society, for those who have felt like the freaks, the unwanted, and the unsettled." Diving into this heavy one-minute banger, "Illusions 09" swiftly opens with a sparkling array of background pads and Trent-Jean's heavily intriguing and filtered vocal stylings. With the addition of steamy electric guitars, the track later swells into this powerful and lively banger with help from the wild instrumentation and production. Once the upbeat drums make their way in, the track grows even larger into this sweltering groove through Trent-Jean's unique vocal arrangement and the hi-fi sonics. While Trent-Jean serenades us with their lustful and desirous harmonies, the supporting sonics and instrumentals push a similar feeling and sensation until the static sounds of the outro. Capturing an intensely sensual atmosphere merely within a minute, Trent-Jean leaves us hoping for more upbeat tunes like "Illusions 09" with their forthcoming projects. Find "Illusions 09" on all streaming platforms. We're genuinely impressed with the intense sonic and instrumental atmosphere within your recent single, "Illusions 09." How did you want your audience to feel after experiencing this heavy one-minute track? I want the audience to feel Elevated - I want them to feel like they can conquer any battle in their lives with swagger, confidence + gusto. That feeling you get when you leave the cinema after a (James) Bond film - ready to kick-A$$, save the day + get the Girl (or person, whatever floats your boat) - David Lee Roth, said he "Sells smiles 4 a Livin'" - I want to do that... and turn that dial up to 11... whether it may be for a Moment... or a Mile. What inspired you to create "Illusions 09" around the concept of underdogs and encouraging others to live unapologetically? Growing through youth I always felt like an odd-ball - like I never fit in with any particular group or "Clique". I spent a lot of my life seeking validation from others and twisting my perception of the world to fit in... Well it was a horrible time, and you will never be 'Soulfully' satiated - plus it is not sustainable. Once I took the leap + mentally checked out from the 'seeking of validation' and embarked on the journey to "take the road less traveled" I experienced freedom + sincerity I had never once reached before. I want to encourage others to stay true themselves, their journey + break away from the bounds that suppress their natural glow and the infinite potential lying within our souls to ignite the '"fire" to "warm the heart of this world" - Could you bring us into the creative process for "Illusions 09?" Did you work alongside any producers to navigate the song's blistering and powerful sonics/instrumentation? 'ILLUSIONS 09' is the 1st record that I've had the solo-Producer seat - I played the synth, guitars, programmed sampling + percussion. My Drummer + Dear Companion 'The Mighty Josh Gallagher' hit in the Main Midi-Drum Groove + The Wonderful Lush Female Vox was done by my fellow Band-Mate + Best-Friend 'Brontë Mongoose'. Now the 'Larger.Than.Life' Sonic Aspect - was thanks to my Sound Mentor which I call 'Master of Sound' - The Living Legend Rob Grant (Tame Impala 'Currents', Pond +). Rob Mixed the record... so well in fact that we ran with the Un-Mastered 9th Mix. Seeing as "Illusions 09" is a prelude, what should we expect to follow this track? What does this prelude prepare us for? 'ILLUSIONS 09' Prepares the audience 4 the upcoming body of work, which I like to say is the 'Sonic' "Documenting of the woes + glories of Human Life" - that holds no boundaries in the world of Trent-Jean. When it comes to Producing, stylistically - I want to "Break the mold...and snort the remains" (Sorry Mum), not literally of course. What can we expect to hear next from you? Expect the unexpected - And always remember - "In a sea of blue, Root 4 Purple". Instagram Facebook

Combining organic sounds and warmth-driven energy in the genres of tropical house and deep house, Samuriium's use of organic instruments, catchy plucks, and vibrant melodies create an intimate and relaxing vibe that you can either party or lie on the beach to. With Samuriium being comparable to Kygo and Mauve, he is no wonder that he is garnering the attention he is. Taking the sizzling waves of his intoxicating vibrations, Samuriium has us feeling a deep sense of tropical bliss in his latest single, "Stay." Enlisting the talents of Daniel Lev and Lydia Grigg to fulfill this song's desired sound, the collaboration between the three is utterly dynamic as it conveys a soaring relief that dusts away any stresses you may have looming over you. Fashioning an environment that thrives with a feathery rhythmic essence seeping into every angle, you find yourself drifting in the illuminating elements that allow the echoed vocals to stew in the sublime electronic production. The slow-burning verses ensure the pulsating hook resonates with listeners in a way that they won't forget. The anthemic appeal that is brought to life in "Stay" has us relating to the motions that the lyrical content buoyantly inches towards. With the glistening elements that emanate from the poignant melodies, the entire quintessence of "Stay" touches on the poignant tenors that bubble in a veering pallet. Samuriium knows what his audience wants and delivers each time. As he takes his time to ensure no detail is overlooked, we fixate ourselves upon each vibration that flourishes in this electric environment. We love this new single, “Stay.” The collaboration between yourself, Daniel Lev, and Lydia Grigg is outstanding! How did this collaboration come to be? What was it like working with one another to bring this concept to life? Hi BuzzMusic! Thanks very much for taking the time to do this interview with me, really glad you like the track. I had an idea for Stay around December 2019, it was a really rough demo and during the Christmas break, I developed the song. The collaboration came to be after Daniel visited the UK to visit a mutual friend during January 2020. We got to know each other – he’s a really cool producer and his work is outstanding – I had to get him on the song. When he went back to the US we worked endlessly on this track, going backward and forwards with the project, working on the mix. With Lydia, we knew each other from university. One day I mentioned that I have this new track that I needed vocals for and thought her voice really suited the style. I sent her the demo and lyrics and a few weeks later we got into the studio to record. I’ve always been inspired and influenced by tropical house, and so I wanted to take the deep, percussive, chilled aesthetic into a new direction by incorporating an electric guitar into the song. We later recorded the guitar with my mate Max, who featured on my previous single Counting Days. What does the thesis of “Stay” mean to you on a personal level? Stay is an eloquent poem, in a sense, telling a meaningful monologue about an enigmatic relationship. I think it’s resonating, really. Whenever I write songs I tend to put my mindset into someone else’s persona – I feel I have more creative freedom and scope when it comes to lyric writing that way. Compared to other pieces of work in your music catalog, how do you feel that “Stay” stands apart from the other songs? I wanted Stay to be different than my previous songs, taking my style in a new direction and combining popular genres. The song breaks the typical pop conventions by incorporating elements from tropical and deep house. I mean, it’s almost four-and-a-half minutes long with a 40-second intro. I wanted to set the mise-en-scène for the listener by having a long intro – imagine yourselves during the peak of summer, lying on a lilo in the Mediterranean, Piña Colada in one hand, and your favorite book in the other. I feel that the minimality from the intro really does set the vibe, and when you’re just about relaxing yourself into the chilled-out groove, the song strips away leaving you with the warm electric guitar and calming, airy vocal. The song gradually builds you back up again to the ‘drop’, giving a sense of juxtaposition between the energetic, lively drops to the minimal, soothing verses. With this in mind, the song has similar aspects to a wave washing against the shore, further developing the aesthetic of the song. Are there any memorable moments that you take with you from the overall creation process to the release of “Stay?" Definitely the recording sessions. Being in the studio with everyone involved (pre-COVID, of course) were amazing moments. Stay was one of the first songs that I actually live recorded anything for (mainly being an in-the-box producer and prior to uni not having the facilities to record) so it was an amazing time for me to go out of my comfort zone and to do something new. What's next for you? Since Lockdown 1.0 in the UK, I’ve been collaborating with some amazing people. These tracks are almost finished and will hopefully be released soon, in the next month or so. Instagram Facebook

Hailing from Houston, Texas, the emerging singer-songwriter and soulful artist Brandon Wade wears his heart on his sleeve with an emotional debut single, "Dance Again." Approaching his lyric writing like a diary entry, Brandon Wade uses his introverted and observant ways to seek deeper meanings within his music. Through inspirations like Michael Jackson, Usher, Kevin Garrett, Johnnyswim, Nick Wilson, and others, Brandon Wade is able to carve his own unique and meaningful path with each release. Finally releasing his long-awaited debut single, "Dance Again," Brandon Wade discusses the challenges and difficulties of a one-sided relationship. Overtop of the utmost soothing and comforting down-tempo instrumentation, Brandon Wade serenades us with the tender aches of his breaking heart. Opening "Dance Again" is sweet acoustic guitar picking and lush background pads that emphasize the delicacy of a fragile heart. Listening to Brandon Wade's comforting vocal performance, his smooth melisma and vibrato immediately find a warm place to pitch camp near our hearts, especially as he begins describing the aching scenes of a one-sided relationship. Diving deeper into Wade's vulnerable lyricism, he asks his significant other to take the necessary steps, whatever they may be, to ensure happiness once again. While the sparkling instrumentation continues to float alongside Brandon Wade's warm vocals, the song reaches this emotional climax around the bridge while easily winning us over with each delicate and soothing tone. Don't miss out on Brandon Wade's debut single, "Dance Again," and get to know the Houston-based singer-songwriter as he beings his venture into the music industry. We're excited to chat with you about your emotional debut single, "Dance Again." Why did you choose to release this track as your debut? How does it introduce us to who you are and the music you create? Dance Again captures who I am as a songwriter and a singer. I love music that can be listened to passively and actively. Passively, when music just sounds beautiful and is fun or soothing to listen to, there's a simple pleasure in that as a listener. Conversely, when you can have active conversations about the meaning of the lyrics and find multiple perspectives from the words, as a writer, that's like the ultimate goal. Dance Again provides listeners with a thoughtful and somewhat different viewpoint on unsuccessful relationships. As an introduction to my music, I want people to see the way I write as reminiscent of a journal entry. I write therapeutically; to flush out my emotions and realize them, developing them as the song builds. Was it challenging to write about the difficulties of a one-sided relationship for your single, "Dance Again?" Or was it easy to let your emotions flow through your lyricism? The difficulty comes from having the right words to say. When relationships go bad you can be furious, you can be depressed, you can feel like it's all your fault or it's all their fault and you just sit in that and it really doesn't do good for anyone. I fully believe that sometimes relationships just do not work, though no one's fault. We're all people, we're complex beings. This means numerous variables can lead a relationship to be "successful" or not. You can be "compatible" on the outside, you can have many traits that are the same or complement each other, but if your significant other is missing that ONE trait that you need, then it'll never work. It can be small or major, it can be trivial or deathly important. It doesn't really matter. It's something that is important to you in some way and some form and you shouldn't stay with a relationship that "should work" if that one thing is still missing because it will always cause tension and eventually things are going to blow up way more than they should. I understand relationships require sacrifice and compromise, but it shouldn't mean giving up a piece of yourself. Coming from this place, Dance Again was difficult because I had to be honest with myself about hard issues. Once I began writing, however, the words did flow rather quickly for whatever reason. Like I said previously, writing is how I deal with my emotions as otherwise, I am a rather introverted person. So because of this, I typically have a lot to say about the topics I sit down to write about. Were you accompanied by any musicians or producers when creating the soothing instrumentals for "Dance Again?" Throughout the process of creating this song, all producing, writing, and mixing were done by myself. I did have a lot of advice and help from some musicians along the. My friend and emerging musician, Jacob Galasso (aka GALASO), was integral in pushing me to work on my own music and create a song I am proud of. The mastering engineer on the track, Theo Quayle, was beyond helpful in the process as well; giving me tips on getting the most out of my mixes. I love to soak up as much information as possible to get better at my craft and surrounding myself with people who share those goals and can help me get there. After allowing your listeners to experience the entire emotional single, "Dance Again," how did you want them to feel? If you're in this situation, evaluate what's best for you and/or your partner. Don't be afraid to have those hard conversations. Think about why you haven't had those talks or discussed those issues. Just think; "are you, or they, truly happy?" If not, then why? I want people to understand you shouldn't let others stand in the way of your happiness. You can't care for others if you ignore yourself. People who know me, know that I am someone who will tell you what you NEED to hear and I don't sugarcoat things, especially if it is important. In some way, perhaps my music will take the same approach; saying the hard things that you don't want to hear but inherently needed to hear. And because it is music, maybe that will soften the blow and allow these conversations to be had when needed. I also want my words to be soothing for people who weren't so lucky to hear this from someone they loved. We all deserve to love someone that is right for us; someone who can give you what you need and make you truly happy. What's next for you? A lot more music!! Dance Again is, hopefully, the beginning of a lot of music from Brandon Wade. I love music and I have wanted to share my own interpretations of my experiences through song for many many years now. I love singing and will continue to do so for as long as I can. Whether it is original music or covers of the amazing artists out there, you will hear much more from Brandon Wade. My favorite part of music is collaborating with artists and musicians, sharing our talents and ideas, and creating beauty from them. Music has changed my world and I want my music to one day be as influential as the artists that have inspired me! Instagram Twitter

Baby Jesus Paper Boy is a multi-instrumentalist residing in Chicago. A school teacher by day, he has kept himself busy since his debut release in the fall of 2020. Premiering his music with a live band for an Audiotree Live session, Baby Jesus Paper Boy is bringing a jangly 80s college radio approach to his psychedelic studio sound. After spending his winter days recording various new musical creations to share with his audience, Baby Jesus Paper Boy is fresh off the release of his vibrant single "Wake Up in the Sky." Bringing forth a certain balminess reminiscent of sunshiny rays on the West Coast, the funk-fueled universe of golden guitar riffs and virtuous horns has you feeling the warm breeze on your sun-kissed skin as you inhale the nostalgic nods that Baby Jesus Paper Boy pays to some of his musical influences. Transmitting a buoyant realm of lyrics that fixate on the eternal devotion he has for his baby, we're drawn towards the comedic relief that lies in the invigorating hues of what he would give up for the apple of his eye. The admirable tones of his vocalization snuggly dance upon the instrumentation in an uplifting manner as the engaging world of Baby Jesus Paper Boy becomes more apparent in the progression of "Wake Up in the Sky." With various solos throughout the arrangement, you're fully drenched in a wide offering of charisma that thoroughly expands on the energetic vitality captured in the essence of each instrument's integrity. Every element has its own moment to breakthrough. Enlisting the talents of engineer extraordinaire Brad Kleyla and his wife Olivia, the soundscape of "Wake Up in the Sky" is meant to embody the inimitability of Baby Jesus Paper Boy as he proves that chivalry is very much alive. We are hooked on your latest single, “Wake Up in the Sky.” It is such a pleasure to be catching up with you. What moment or story inspired the lyrical content that we’re exposed to in “Wake Up in the Sky?" The earliest pieces of Wake Up in the Sky started coming together late last summer. This song came to me while I was practicing on my front porch one beautiful summer evening and smoking a cigar, which is pretty much as corny of a set-up as you can get. I think that's where the old-timey throwback vibes initially came from, and we ran with them pretty much every chance we got. Sometimes you can get stuck writing a song for months or years, but this was one of those lucky situations where I wrote the entire song-and-lyrics combo in about 45 minutes. It took me longer to finish the cigar! You’ve joined forces with Brad Kleyla for yet another project, and we love the dynamism that is picked up in the production quality. You also feature Brad's wife Olivia in this song as she contributed organ, vocals, and horns to round out the reminiscent hues captured. What was it like working together on this track? I love working with them because they're like a wrecking crew for adding a lot of lush instrumentation to the mix. We're still working entirely remotely, but Brad and I have thrown around the idea of booking some studio time at his place sometime in the future to collaborate in person and record a whole bunch of new material. That would be a totally new musical rabbit hole for us that I look forward to making happen soon. Artistry is full of illusions at times. Your fan base would never guess that this song was written right in the middle of winter. How did you tap into your inner West Coast, beachy Tom Jones ambiance in order to portray the exact sound that you wanted on this track? I think an important part of being an artist is being able to create something based on what inspires you rather than what is going on in your life at that particular time. Personal experience in art is great, but being able to take a step back and distinguish the art from the artist also helps to make your message more universal. So even though I was recording this tune in the early morning darkness with sub-0 temperatures outside, you can definitely hear where my head was at when you play the track. Plus I'm kind of a hippy, outdoorsy type so that fun-in-the-sun stuff is in my nature anyway. You’ve mentioned that there will be a series of singles to come this year. We’re excited to hear it! What can you tell us about what we have in store? Hell yeah! Right now I'm sitting on some recorded material that I'm excited to release into the world, and then I plan to keep recording into the summertime. I don't wanna give too much away, but so far each track has a pretty different vibe from one to the next. The last time I recorded a batch of songs, they were all released on the same album (My debut S/T album, which dropped in November of 2020) and therefore had a similar overarching aesthetic. The fun of recording singles like I'm doing now is that you get a different vibe out of the box each time. So while Wake Up in the Sky is all optimistic and cute, I think you would be surprised if you listened to the next one and expected that same feeling. What can fans anticipate to hear next? Follow me on Instagram and Spotify (ahem!) and stay tuned. I recorded a Livestream with Audiotree last month that was just released on Spotify, YouTube, and more this week. It was fun to arrange my songs for a live band for the first time, let alone play music with other people on a stage for the first time since the pandemic started. With our 5-piece instrumentation, we ended up going with more of an 80s college radio vibe. So if that's your thing, check out Baby Jesus Paper Boy live at Audiotree. My forthcoming singles will be released throughout the spring, so keep your eyes peeled for that and stream my latest single Wake Up in the Sky Friday, April 9th! Instagram Facebook

Born and raised in Rock County, WI, USA, Idledaze is a vocalist, composer, videographer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist who performs in the Colorado band Safe Under the Tree. Idledaze grew up in the 90s listening and reading about Beck, NIN, Dave Grohl, and Moby, the do-it-yourself musicians that have established quite a name for themselves. Taking creativity to the next level, Idledaze produces, performs, films, and edits original visuals to complement the sounds that will resonate through each listener's soul, one note at a time. Fixating our attention to the captivating essence of Idledaze's recent sonic and visual collaboration, we take our gaze to the fresh sounds of "The Way Out." His vocalization's inviting presence sits amiably in our embrace as we welcome this masterpiece with open arms. Opulent reverberations embody a soothing to the core quintessence as we find ourselves wandering through the mesmerizing guitar riffs that extend beyond a few chords being strummed; they're the invigorated foundation in which Idledaze sprinkles his undeniable flair upon. Paired with a cinematic constituent that has us lustrous with curiosity, we transition between close-ups of Idledaze singing with conviction to the guitar's sounds being twanged as the music progresses. In between the thick of it all, we get to experience the outdoors as we pan through various clips depicting alfresco imagery through adventures encountered during the day and night. The lyrics that paint a landscape of imagery are extremely well written through a seamless concoction of direct and abstract wording, ushering us into the creative realm that Idledaze resides. Keeping us grounded as he leaks his realistic veracity into the composition, we submit ourselves to the hands of Idledaze as he continues to profess a reality he encourages others to discover. Listen to "The way out" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Idledaze, and congratulations on the upcoming release of, “The Way Out.” We love the passion that is behind this body of work. Could you please tell us what moment or story inspired the creation of this song? The story that inspired the creation of the song "The Way Out" isn’t just one story but a combination. The intro lyrics state “If I find the way out, I’d surely find a way to help you out.” Throughout my artistic and personal struggles, exceptional people have contributed to sustaining my creative progress. As I explore new ideas and relationships it is important to not get stuck in an idle loop, mentally or physically. This song reflects on the balance of past commitments, present doubt, and future direction. The Way Out is my meditative "thank you" to those who have inspired me, and it signifies a reminder that Karma comes full circle. The concept for the music video is so unique and intriguing. What was it like filming and editing the music video? Could you please take us into the experience that you faced when bringing the visuals to life? Many of my music video ideas come sporadically to me, during the recording process. "The way out" was no different. Over the years I had been thinking about a video concept with bales of hay, but I wasn’t sure how to interact with them or even which song to use. One afternoon in mid-December, while I was finalizing the masters on Telomeres, a heavy snowstorm blanketed the area. I had been mixing levels on the album all morning and I needed a break. The cold weather and isolated conditions inspired me to take action and get visual. I loaded my truck up with cameras and went searching for a suitable location. Recording music videos are always an adventure and they can be very physical. For instance, jumping up and down off 5-foot bales of hay all day was fun but taxing. The next day my body was sore, but it was worth it because I got the video footage! A few weeks later I was again motivated to record but this time during an evening snowstorm. I envisioned navigating through a maze of dark dense woods with a dim light. I grabbed my camera, soaked a stick in some gas, lit a torch, and hiked through the woods recording everything. I knew the recordings would giving me nice transitional material to keep the story moving. That storm ended up lasting all night, so we lit off some fireworks and recorded them in celebration of the upcoming new year. Those firework recordings gave a dramatic visual release transition from the looping hay bale jump scene to the guitar solo. None of it was planned. After editing the winter scenes and recording the indoor studio shots I felt something was missing. The video needed some contrast and an interesting final scene. I am always recording random videos when I travel so I thought back on earlier that year when I recorded some California coastal footage. I searched my video archive and found the final pieces needed to juxtapose a frozen cloudy dark tundra to a warm vast sunny beach. On that same west coast trip, I randomly captured an unusual fogy sunset scene in the hills of Petaluma. That mysterious fog recording worked well to give The Way Out its ambiguous ending. The best part is that I have all the extra entertaining video footage showing what it took to create this video. Fans can subscribe to my website for an in-depth exclusive look at the process. Was there anyone else assisting you in achieving the desired sound that we hear in “The Way Out?" Did you always know the direction the song and video would head? Originally the song was only an acoustic guitar and vocals but the more I worked with it the more I felt it needed a full band presence. The solo acoustic intro worked well and the full band hook on the second verse helps pull in the listener. No one suggested the desired sound, I experimented until it just felt right. I chose this track to feature on this album because people told me they enjoyed the song. I had no intention to shoot a video for The Way Out. The process was a wonderful combination of inspiration, dedication, and timing. In terms of the message behind “The Way Out,” what are you hoping your fan base takes away from this release? Preserve relationships and experiences by expanding and merging them throughout time. Don’t give up on yourself or others. Together we will find the way out. What's next for you? I am always writing and recording new material. Currently, I am collaborating on new material with musicians for different states and we are live streaming performances regularly. A schedule and links are available at www.idledazemedia.com. Stay tuned in for a whole new batch of audio-video entertainment. Facebook Twitter

Never failing to shake our speakers, the Pheonix-based rock band Jane N' The Jungle is back and better than ever with a scorching hot release entitled "Trouble." The likes of Jordan White, Brian Dellis, and Big B have always managed to wow us with their hard-hitting tunes and conceptual lyricism. Creating their distinct sound through blending rock with 90s alternative, Jane N' The Jungle is more than ready to release their latest projects. Produced by Chuck Alkazian at legendary Pearl Sound Studios, Jane N' The Jungle's latest single, "Trouble," takes on an expressive and sultry concept while blasting through with heated instrumentals, a staple for the trio. While pushing lust and energy from all aspects, Jane N' The Jungle drives through the track with power, making for an exhilarating experience. Opening "Trouble" is Jane N' The Jungle's explosive instrumentals that drench us in heat. From Brian Dellis' blistering guitar work to Big B's haunting bass licks, the instrumentals fire through our speakers without a dull moment. We're always impressed and enthralled by the expressive and powerhouse stylings of lead vocalist Jordan White, as she exclaims her desire to have her world rocked. Piercing the song with gut-wrenching instrumentals and volcanic rhythm, Jane N' The Jungle offers an immensely memorable performance through each fiery element. Brian Dellis' guitar continues to whale alongside Jordan White's soulful and enigmatic vocal stylings, which are all the more complemented by Big B's massive bassline, ending the song with excitement. Catch Jane N' The Jungle's latest single, "Trouble," on all streaming platforms, and prepare your eyes for the band's accompanying music video. Your group always manages to leave us in awe of your thrilling sound and tight delivery, and "Trouble" is no exception. What inspired your group to create this lustful and fierce track? Thank you!! We wrote "Trouble" one night at band practice while drinking old fashions from a can. The guys told me I should try to sing like Dave Grohl and it turned into writing "Trouble." How did your group find the instrumental groove and tone for your single "Trouble?" What was this creative process like? The guys wanted to write something that was different than we've done before. It was slower when we first wrote it and while we were in the studio we made it faster and added more musical elements. What sort of themes do you present within your music video for "Trouble?" How does the music video tie in with the song itself? The biggest theme for the music video is "Trouble" and trouble finding you. There are different scenes where this ties into the music video. Running, being chased, being caught, being in trouble, being trapped, etc. We've heard that "Trouble" launches a new era for your band. What should we anticipate throughout this new and improved era? Rock 'N' Roll - We look forward to continuing to make music! What's next for Jane N The Jungle? We are excited to release a few singles this year and hope we can play live shows soon! Instagram Facebook