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From Fredericton, NB, the multi-instrumentalist and dynamic singer-songwriter Odum Abekah release his passionate and modern banger with "Tell Me Something." Fostering his love for music at an early age, Odum Abekah later graduated from Humber College and Mount Allison University, putting his career on the front burner. From playing in ensembles to opening for KD Lang, Odum Abekah has become a highly sought-after artist through his supportive and knowledgeable nature. Speaking on his latest release, "Tell Me Something," Odum Abekah basks in the glory of dance-pop for this single glimmering while touching on a highly inspirational message. Keeping us locked into his dynamic and gripping sonic arrangements, Odum Abekah keeps the song's passion alive through his playful and endearing lyricism. "Tell Me Something" opens with a powerful piano melody alongside Odum Abekah's soulful vocal stylings. While the production and sonics deliver an incredibly passionate and soothing soundscape, Odum Abekah offers equally endearing elements through his savory lyricism, singing an ode to someone who lights up the room. While the beat drops with heightened modernity and life, we move into the second verse. A gleaming female vocal makes her appearance to support Odum Abekah's powerful vocal stylings, as they offer energetic harmonies to keep us engaged in the song's passionate lyrical concepts. Coming to the song's end, it concludes on an incredibly exhilarating note through the upbeat sonics and Odum Abekah's intoxicating vocal stylings. Delve into Odum Abekah's latest single, "Tell Me Something," and experience the song's upbeat flairs and limitless passion for yourself. We're more than eager to chat with you about your latest single, "Tell Me Something." When did you begin forming ideas for this piece? Thank you for the opportunity! I started writing this song in October - I had been co-producing with my friend Nick Katz and some of the pop influences/sensibilities we were working on started to shape the music I ended up writing for myself. I love and appreciate all genres of music and it was such a great experience to write something I don't usually do normally. It'd be great to do more! Did you create the thorough and energetic production yourself for "Tell Me Something?" Or did you bounce your sonic ideas off any other creatives? Yes, I composed/programmed the bulk of Tell Me Something, but I really have to credit my friend Nick too for helping me gel all the parts together well in the mixing and adding thickening layers, as well as giving things a depth that I'm working on incorporating in more of my songs. I think the most fun part about pop production is that some people think it's simple - it's actually deceptively complex! You have to make something sound familiar and interesting simultaneously, and keep it up for 3-4 minutes. That's a craft. What inspired the passionate lyrical message behind "Tell Me Something?" I think the inspiration came from trying to express that universal feeling, of having feelings for someone else, and the process that a lot of us go through trying to find out if they feel the same way. It makes you go out of your way, do things that you might not usually do all for the sake of someone else. I thought it would be great to try and write about it! Who was the added female vocal within "Tell Me Something?" Why did you feel the song needed a bright female vocal addition? The female vocal is actually my mentor's daughter, Kara Joy - she's 17 (!), has started releasing her own music as an artist, and is an amazing inspiration to bounce ideas off of. I felt that the story the lyrics told could benefit from having two "perspectives" or narrators tell it, and in my mind, Kara has an undeniable pop voice, whereas I can sometimes do the genre justice, sometimes not! What's next? I'm working on being more intentional and consistent with releasing some more music over the next 6 months or so. I'm really lucky to be at a place in my life where I can work, experiment, and release music and I hope to do so well and continue getting better hopefully! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

The Anglo-Venezuelan singer-songwriter and versatile artist Sofia Kirwan-Baez releases a heavily reflective and pensive single entitled "Guess Who." Spending most of her early years in France, Sofia Kirwan-Baez draws an eclectic array of inspirations through acts like Ella Fitzgerald, Eva Cassidy, Billy Joey, Mercedes Sosa, Mozart, and Lady Gaga. Also deeply immersed in the world of opera, Sofia Kirwan-Baez will be starting Opera School at the Royal College of Music as an RCM Scholar in September 2021. Highlighting her single, "Guess Who," off of her recent album, 'Take One and a Half,' Sofia Kirwan-Baez explores lyrical themes of relationship confusion and losing yourself in someone's mysterious ways. Accompanied by a beautiful piano arrangement, Sofia Kirwan-Baez offers a brilliant performance that gives listeners a closer look at her creative ways. "Guess Who" opens with a serene piano melody that lifts the song into passion from the jump. As Sofia Kirwan-Baez begins singing of a timid man who she can't seem to shake from her mind, she delivers an intensely passionate and soulful atmosphere through her poetic words and powerful performance. Moving through the piece, Sofia Kirwan-Baez offers highly a dynamic performance, especially as she emphasizes her passion and soul around the hook and exclaims the overwhelming love that met her unprepared mind. As we drift to the song's end, Sofia Kirwan-Baez leaves us in awe of her spirited stylings and the song's sonic desire, fueling our hearts with passion through each organic piano melody. Find Sofia Kirwan-Baez's latest hit, "Guess Who," off of her recent album 'Take One and a Half," available on all streaming platforms. We adore the soul you've delivered within your latest single, "Guess Who." Were you inspired by anyone/anything in particular when creating this piece? Thank you! Yes - this song was written towards the start of my songwriting days (I was 15!), and I was describing my first love. I think it’s mainly a reflection of how (especially with a first love) you love someone for every bit of what they are, rather than for a specific trait, hence why it feels like a stream of descriptives. Every element is yet another reason for loving them. What did you want to get across to listeners through your lyricism within "Guess Who"? What did you want them to feel? I guess I answered in part to this in (1), but in answer to what I want my listeners to feel, I want whoever is listening to think about what the little things are that characterize the people they love. It’s also a reminder of how disarming it can be, and at its core quite illogical. Throughout your album 'Take One and a Half,' are you solely accompanied by the organic piano? Similar to the acoustic tones of "Guess Who"? The rest of the album is indeed piano and voice, as I wanted to transmit the intimate setting in which the songs were conceived, as well as how human they are. Accompanying oneself at the piano is, for me, one of the most personal forms of expression. Secondly, I often perform in this format – I often perform in piano bars and lounges where I take requests and arrange songs for piano and voice – so it’s a shout-out to that side of my performing career. How does "Guess Who" fit into the concept or theme of your album 'Take One and a Half'? Is there a running theme throughout the project? “Guess who” is crucial to this album insofar that it was the first song written in the album, and therefore reflects the source of my songwriting: capturing spontaneous emotion in its most honest form. All the other songs are similar insights into moments when transitioning from teenage years to adulthood, and all the emotional layers that go with that. Any strong moment of heartbreak, or intense feeling of love, or even just an infatuation with storytelling (as in the track Man and the ocean) can be found in this album. I admit that when I released it I felt like I was letting everyone read a personal diary! What's next? In answer to what’s next, I have some exciting collaborations planned for producing/orchestrating the songs. I have already orchestrated a number of them and, hopefully when the pandemic ends, will have an opportunity to record/perform them live with an even richer palette of textures (added bass, drums, pads, etc.). As I recorded them last September, I opted for the more “one-woman show” vibe... that being said, if there are any producers out there with specific ideas that spring to mind when hearing my songs, they should get in touch! I am also going to be recording music videos for a few of them, so keep an eye out on my YouTube channel. It is worth saying though, I compose songs sufficiently frequently that I have a fair number of songs yet to be released, so I will be working on another album over the next year as well. Lots to do whilst starting the opera course at the Royal College of Music (London) in September! Website Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

If Daft Punk and Fleet Foxes had a lovechild, The Sometimes Island would disappoint its parents by coming home dirtier than they were. Lead vocalist and one-man-band Matt Blankenship Jr have performed with Banks, YACHT, Fred Falke, and many more. The LA-based Alternative Pop band has released a single a month leading up to their second EP. With their most recent release of “I Can’t Lose You,” The Sometimes Island exudes a live-off-the-floor performance that drowns the audience in a pristine environment of creativity. With Matt Blankenship Jr taking his artistic brush and stroking a colorful wheel of sensation throughout this piece, the thought-provoking words exuded by his vocalization deliver a gritty and dimensional feel throughout the entire mid-tempo arrangement. Pulsating with momentum and purpose, the rounded percussion sets the pace as we are introduced to a medley of harmonies and instruments. “I Can’t Lose You” echoes with an alluring presence that swims in a bath of texture delicacy. The tender juxtaposition of lyrics that come from the heart creates a wistful fusion of timbres more felt than heard. “There’s a moment we never got to say goodbye” is the lyrical motif that has us deep into our headspace, exploring relatable storylines that we have once lived out. The luxurious grooves mesh between genres while floating upon a unique sound true to The Sometimes Island. If we can expect a single month until the EP, we’re thrilled to hear the vibration That Matt Blankenship Jr will serve up next. We thoroughly enjoy the messaging in your latest single, “I Can’t Lose You.” What moment or story inspired the lyrical content? As cliche as it sounds, the lyrics came to me in a dream; or rather a nightmare. I had parted ways with my dog after my ex took him with her when she left (I wrote a song about this called You Stole My Dog) and I was struggling with a lot of anger. The anger kind of gave way to this sadness when I dreamt that I had the dog in my arms, and he jumped out to chase a ball, and fell out a window. It felt so real. It was one of those dreams. I still remember every single detail. I wrote "I Can't Lose You" so I could get that feeling out. Could you please share a glimpse of the creative and recording process you went through to get the desired sound of this track? The lyric-writing process came from the dream, and crystallizing them was a process of distilling a coherent narrative from several pages worth of lines. The only one I knew I had to include was the titular "I can't lose you." The sound came from a long-standing desire to write what I thought of as a "prom song". The sort of 80s, cheesy, close-dancing, someone-spiked-the-punch kind of John Hughes vibe. I was listening to "Durga II" by Generationals on repeat at the time, and listening back I definitely took rhythmic inspiration from that song. The music now needed words. These lyrics were a perfect match, and I don't typically write the music and lyrics separately but that's how this song came together. What types of storylines and emotions can we expect from your future releases? The upcoming Pilot EP is a reference to a couple of things - Pilot is the dog in question's name, and it's also the name for the first episode of a TV show. I feel like I'm starting over after this pandemic begins to subside. I have felt like I presume most people do, that little voice inside our heads that tells us "it's too late", and "you've missed your chance". When I was 26 I started feeling like music would never "happen" for me and that I was too old. The little voice is a liar. There has been so much pain and resultant growth from the last year of Covid lockdown. Storylines include struggling with my girlfriend's opioid and drug addiction, my bandmate's breakup, little-voice-inspired nostalgia and regret, and more. I'm a relentlessly optimistic, happy guy - and I think that's because I can get my depression and sadness down in song form and release them. As an artist, what is the main message that you’re hoping your audience takes away from you? The message is that there's a light on the other side. Whatever you're struggling with is real. It's so hard to keep going sometimes. To keep one day's progress followed by the next day's, no matter how small, is the way out. What's next? The Pilot EP comes out on March 17. St. Patrick's Day. I am, for the first time in my career, really happy with how it sounds. I am starting a solo project, releasing songs under my name, Matt Blankenship Jr. Expect the first of those releases on April 16. Beyond that, I'm looking forward to the same things we all are - hugging a stranger, buying someone a beer, and seeing live music again. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Emerging singer and songwriter Clara Simkins resides in Los Angeles, CA, as she works to find her desired sound musically. After moving from Kansas City to pursue modeling, she quickly found her real passion in music and acting. Thriving in musical theatre throughout her youth, revisiting music came to her naturally. Knowing this is the path that she would follow, she displays a focus on the genre of Pop. Being musically influenced by artists such as Madison Beer, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Lorde, Clara Simkins embodies the traits of the Pop sensations to come before her. Delving into the buoyant fusion that is her most recent single, “Mister Can’t Feel Love,” Clara Simkins approaches this desirable piece of work in a sensual, charismatic fashion. The brazenness that can be heard in her tonal merit lays upon the fluent progression that the vivacious Pop instrumentation carries through. Clara Simkins allows her listeners to become affixed with the transformational methods that she uses as the arrangement edges on while keeping you on the hook. With the Pop-funk quintessence that gradually steeps into retro fusion, the concept of “Mister Can’t Feel Love” feels familiar at heart while remaining fully distinctive to the artist that she is. Transporting your mentality to a flashy dancefloor fueled by pulsating basslines, the infectious grooves that Clara Simkins releases encompass the late-night club vibes that you burrow into confidently. With her self-assured swagger slipping into this hit track, we pick up all of the energy that Clara Simkins is laying upon us. If this is what we have in store with her original creations to come, we’re more than looking forward to the developing presence she continues to establish. Congratulations on your most recent release of, “Mister Can’t Feel Love.” What moment inspired the concept of this song for you? Thank you so much! Honestly, when I write, I take inspiration from so many things. I wrote Mister Can’t Feel Love with a specific person in mind, but it does take inspiration from many situations and people in my life. The specific moment that made this song come to life, I think happened at a party in LA-- I already had this song in the works, but I was having a convo with a friend about him losing all faith and belief that love exists. Being such an emotionally invested romantic, I knew I just had to write about how he was missing out on something amazing by pushing love away. Could you please share a glimpse of the creative process that you endured when making, “Mister Can’t Feel Love?" As I said, when I write I like to include inspiration from many people and things. I don’t like anyone's song to only be about one person or one thing. This song definitely clicked in my brain when talking about love, and questioning the existence of it. However, the creative process included a lot of other memories of mine. Bringing in past relationships and exes that have said similar things to me. I wanted to tell them all just what they're missing out on by stubbornly closing their heart so they don’t get hurt. How does this single compare to other musical pieces that you currently have released? I am so excited to present my new sound to the world. You can expect very different music coming from me, and something new to music in general. I love and appreciate so many genres of music, and my albums consist of bringing those various genres together. I am doing part 1 and part 2 because these stories just couldn’t fit on one album, I needed to share all of what I wanted to share and not cut songs I didn’t want to cut. What's next for you? The next thing for me is cranking out this music, and finishing the albums. I’ve been writing and writing for months now and have ended up with some amazing stuff. I’m such a perfectionist that recording is a long process for me. So my main focus right now is recording and finishing production. I’m hoping to get lots of music videos and fun stuff done for these records as well, but the main concentration right now is perfecting the music. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

From San Francisco, CA, the brother-sister singer-songwriter duo Maiyio x Chaiyia truly made the best of 2020. After beginning their musical journey together and releasing two singles, Maiyio x Chaiyia are more than grateful to have built a steady and loyal fanbase that bestows unlimited support. Creating contemporary r&b that is both heartfelt and groovy, Maiyio x Chaiyia fuels their sound with smooth harmonies, anthemic hooks, and genuine lyricism that speaks of relatable experiences from all walks of life. Thankful for each listener and stream, Maiyio x Chaiyia kept their audience fully engaged with two conceptual singles released in 2020. With the release of their debut single, "Downside Up," Maiyio x Chaiyia wrote this track around the struggle between mind and heart and how we tend to put aside forethought when lost in the moment. Garnering over 148k streams for this thorough and intriguing single, Maiyio x Chaiyia perfectly allows their listeners to have those essential internal conversations and ask themselves needed introspective questions. Touching on another needed concept for their sophomore single, "Good Enough (For You)," Maiyio x Chaiyia tells the story of discovering one's self-worth when feeling down and out. Bringing in over 98k streams for this single, Maiyio x Chaiyia made the song incredibly relatable to all sorts of situations, whether it be not feeling good enough for loving someone, society, or yourself, Maiyio x Chaiyia make the importance of healthy self-reflection clear. Familiarize yourself with Maiyio x Chaiyia's two released singles, "Downside Up" and "Good Enough (For You)" on all digital streaming platforms, and keep track of the r&b duo as we make our way through 2021. Welcome back to BuzzMusic Maiyio x Chiyia. If you could take one thing away from 2020, musically or personally, what would it be? Because the global pandemic left many wondering what tomorrow would be like, one thing we took away from 2020, is the importance of being introspective. Like many people, we have been quarantining, protecting ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities. With this newfound amount of time, we both have had to re-learn ourselves in the context of our present circumstances. Besides the release of your two singles in 2020, what was another notable achievement your duo saw last year? In all honesty, another notable achievement this year was making it through the year. Like many could attest to, this year was very overwhelming in a lot of ways. We are both very thankful for each day we receive because it gives us more time to practice and pursue what we love, which is making music, and storytelling. As a brother and sister duo, what's it like working together? Have you been creating music together since childhood? We have been singing and writing together with our entire lives. We have spent the majority of our lives in the same space together, so we are very close and very connected. When we were younger, we used to put on holiday showcases for our family after dinner, and that is where we started creatively working together. Today, creating music with each other is very rewarding, but sometimes it is very difficult. We are both in college, so distance sometimes affects how we work, because we have to balance the responsibilities of our studies, and our everyday life. But the pandemic has brought us closer together, as we are both quarantining with our mom, in our family home. This makes our current music and songwriting process very intimate, in terms of being self-reflective together. And because we are so close emotionally, and in terms of space, we oftentimes need breaks from one another, but that doesn’t change the love we have. Are you currently working on anything that might see a 2021 release? Just like the rest of the world, we’ve had to deal with the daily stress of transitioning our lives to online atmospheres. With studio closing, our ability to record was limited, our small home studio, and the voice memo app on our phones, have been hugely important in helping us to develop the framework for the music we have been working on. Yes, we are working on new content and plan to have 2021 releases that are heavily influenced by all of our challenges and successes over the last year. Should we expect more introspective and highly conceptual singles throughout 2021, similar to what we heard last year? Yes! We plan to be more transparent in our music and songwriting so that we can really connect with our audience in meaningful ways. We are being more intentional in how we share our lived experiences, in the constraints of a three-to-four-minute song, while remaining true to who we are as people who enjoy sharing stories. Our recent works are very similar to what we released in 2020, as they are extensions of similar experiences. We hope that those who listen to our music, new and old, see our growth as artists, and the development of a story, that hopefully resonates with their lives, creating shared experiences. How do you plan on keeping your audience engaged as you further your careers? What should we anticipate from your forthcoming works? We plan to be more present, and front and center, so that we can really connect with our audience and our supporters. That includes being more proactive on social media and making sure we deliver great music while staying true to who we are as artists. And that also looks like us being comfortable enough to let people in on our musical process. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Karl.witaK began his music career in 2019, inspired by the likes of Hip-hop heavyweights like Tupac, LL Cool J, Rakim, and Biggie Smalls. He found his own way to gel those before him with those he idolizes nowadays, like Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Big Sean, to name a few. He has been recognized for his conscience mix on worldly ideals as well as raw honesty. Karl.witaK has his sights set on creating a different lane from the rest, as he stands out from the crowd and creates his own path that is custom to his musical approach. Taking his impactful artistry to his 18 track album, '202&Heartache,' Karl.witaK delves into a series of songs, skits, and collaborations that we deem more captivating than the last. To stimulate the minds of his rapidly growing fan base, we are exposed to numerous flavors that heavily influence the musical creations we metaphorically feast on. Emphasizing the lyrical dexterity that Karl.witaK holds within himself, there are a few notable records that have us seeping into a thunderous vibration. "Dreams of Cali Pine Trees (Freestyle)," "Mafia Sinatra," and "Family Ties" expose us to the unique frequencies that tap into the modern world of Hip-hop tempos. Finding yourself fixated on each rhyme scheme conveyed, you effortlessly sway into the rhythmic appeal that amalgamates the hypnotic reminiscent hues that have come before him. Oozing charisma with the self-assured poise that one can only dream of, Karl.witaK collides with the thrashing anticipation that has you instantaneously tapping into the weighty bass components exuded in the instrumentation. Taking the tones into a well-rounded route of mid-tempo fusion, memorable hits such as "I'm Sorry," "I'm So Done," and "I Shouldn't Have to Die" take us through Contemporary R&B components that shine brightly in the instrumentation. Captivating us with perfectly timed verses and hooks that have a magnetic pull while telling a story, Karl.witaK can be heard asserting his dominance in the flaunt what you work hard for mentality, but also wearing his heart on his sleeve with the vulnerability that comes pouring out in tracks such as the above mentioned and, "Coffee, Tea and Liquor." Karl.witaK has carefully placed skits throughout the collection of singles and has named them various titles of "Therapy" and "An Explanation." As we progress through the alluring compositions before us, these impeccably placed skits truly hone in on the essence of old-school Hip-hop as they build on the fortified foundation of the wistful genre. With Karl.witaK taking these moments to address his creative process, clear his name, touch on emotions, and his 'I'm doing this for me,' mentality, we peek into the deeper essence of Karl.witaK as an artist and individual establishing his name in a kingdom of his own. '202&Heartache,' has an abundance to offer in terms of the rollercoaster-like motions that invite us into the creative genius that Karl.witaK is. We embrace the various sides of himself that he graciously serves up, all while giving us an explanation as to why he does what he does. You can hear the passion behind each word performed as it creates a sonic voyage from the moment it starts to the moment the music halts. '202&Heartache,' undoubtedly has Karl.witaK is running wild as the leader of the pack as he hopes that listeners understand, accept, and continue to support his messaging. With his 18 track album acting as an offering for those who seek emcees like verses, captivating hooks, and intoxicating charisma, we highly suggest that you dip into the mindset of Karl.witaK. We know you'll be running back each track, trying to dissect the witty quips and lyrical facts sowed. Congratulations on the release of '202&Heartache.' What inspired the themes and messages that we hear on the album? Thank you. Well, the theme definitely came from personal life experiences. I have been through so much in terms of family, friends, ex's, and general contact with people in and out of my life, that it shaped my demeanor and attitude towards my kids, wife, and life in general. I've always been quiet, so I understand how a lot of people felt the need to make me a victim in situations. So they were stubborn to the fact I was observant. So the message I wanted to make clear was that I know what you've done, I'm going to let you know that I know, and I'm going to tell you how I feel now. Could you please share a glimpse of the creative process that you endured when bringing this project to life? How long did it take you to bring forth this collection of songs? The Creative process was a motto when I began the album. "Don't let heartache cause heartbreak." I imprinted that for me more so than for anyone mentioned on the album. All my pain harbors from my family and women I thought were serious in my life. So I felt it was important to say the things no one wants to say or wish you could say to that ex, or family member, or friend. Well, about 4 months. Some tracks were sitting in a vault; others were written the moment I experienced a situation. I believe the best music comes from a moment of sadness, anger, happiness, or just harbored emotions. So many songs were written at a moment of emotion. What are you hoping that your listeners take away from the messaging on '202&Heartache?' Face your personal heartache. It doesn't matter who or what it is. If it bothers you that much, get it out. If it is someone and not something and the relationship is mutual and built of love, talk it out and hash it. If it can't be resolved because you feel it's too late then find healing, and heal, heal, heal. Then move on. It's important to let go in your own way. You don't have to do what everyone expects of you. Do what gives you peace. It's never easy, but that's what makes the journey worth it. Most times people don't want to own the heartbreak they endure and cause. This album was my way of doing both. Out of the 18 tracks that we can hear, do you have a particular song that resonates with you more than the others on this project? Why? "Remiss" hands down. I don't know if I can say this, but I love marijuana lol. I'm sure from my skits and just overall humor I guess, you can tell I'm definitely under the influence of a certain "herb" and that's all the time, even as I do this interview. The reason why is because for me; I can't speak for anyone else. Cannabis has always given me a certain peace of mind. It was a heavy influence in my life when I had to face a lot of personal demons. Plus the story behind it is crazy. Pretty much my brother and I spent about 1200 dollars combined one particular day just trying to find good cannabis. Everything we were getting was full of false promises; it wasn't living up to its name. But I'll say by the end of the night we finally found something. But it makes you ask, was it that serious? How does this body of work compare to your previous releases? Well, this is my truth. It's my life. What you hear on the album is basically true stories. It's very personal and brutally honest. But it embodies who I am and why I am the way I am; whether you accept me or not. Most importantly, I had fun giving my experiences and lessons I've learned. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Entrenched in charisma, Hunter Blair Ambrose is constantly impressing as she fervently fires off another riveting single, this time with "Baby Goodbye." Shimmering brightly out of New York City, Hunter releases a hit that gives audiences an insightful look into her sentimental past and how she's turned her experiences into an artistic exertion of passion towards musical expression and creativity. "Baby Goodbye" paints a vivid perpetual picture of a past relationship that entwines a fascinating synth-pop beat with invigorating, mesmerizing vocals. This undoubtedly speaks volumes to the magnetizing sound Hunter Ambrose possesses and the clear and captivating message she aims to deliver. With influences including Lady Gaga and The Weeknd, this song is an abundantly brilliant testament to the new-wave R&B sound so many people have come to love and appreciate. "Baby Goodbye" projects itself astoundingly as an energetic anthem to listeners everywhere. It gives us an appreciative glance into the efficiency and effort that goes into an artist's work during a prime stage of their ascending career. As Hunter Ambrose continues to deliver with phenomenal music, we look forward to following her remarkable talent as she continues to conquer every project she dives into. We can hardly wait to hear more of her electrifying sound with the release of her album titled 'Scorpio Season.' Congratulations on the release of "Baby Goodbye." How did you come up with the concept for this song and was there some specific inspiration behind it? Throughout much of summer and fall 2020, with the pandemic occurring, I had more than enough time to really sit back and brainstorm much of the material that has now become my upcoming studio album, Scorpio Season. My new single Baby Goodbye was inspired by all of the post-breakup bitterness and cynicism that we can experience- constantly wondering and obsessing over where it all went wrong. The song also touches on self-destructive tendencies and giving into vices to ease the pain of loneliness and despair- whatever vices they may be for the individual listener, I’m sure we can all relate to resorting to some form of escapism to numb the pain. I wrote the song sitting in my hotel room in California while I was out there working on the preliminary production sessions for the album. I was working with a simple chord progression and toying around with a few top-line melodies and all of the sudden, the main hook hit me out of nowhere. And the “baa-aaaby good-bye” cascading hook that is repeating throughout the song, convinced me that I had just written a reputable pop song. How has living in New York City impacted the creation of your music? Living in New York gives me a constant source of inspiration- probably from the sensory overload of living in such a bright and vibrant city and from the constant opportunities to meet new people and to go to new places. Living there for much of my life has given me a multitude of experiences that have shaped my life and given me plenty of songwriting inspiration in my career. I’m very fortunate to have had the experiences I’ve had- good and bad because it’s only contributed to some of my favorite material in my discography so far. In your eyes, how does this track compare to songs we can expect to hear in your album 'Scorpio Season?' “Baby Goodbye” serves as the opening track that kicks off my upcoming album, “Scorpio Season”. The album is divided into a two-part musical saga exploring both my pop and R&B roots. “Baby Goodbye” is obviously featured on the more pop-oriented side of the record. It definitely is an example of the more danceable, pulsating, upbeat tracks on the album and is the first in a series of many exciting pop tracks in sequence on the album. If you had one thing you wanted fans to take away from this song as a message, what would it be? The main takeaway from “Baby Goodbye” is that no matter how much pain and heartache one relationship or friendship has caused you in your life, it is never too late to finally pull the plug and begin the healing process of letting go of someone that isn’t good for you anymore. Forward is the only way to go and at the end of the day, heartbreak and breakups are only a moment in time of the grand scene of our lives. And you can always begin again. Even after going through the messy, up-and-down emotional states we often find ourselves in post-breakup. What can we expect to see next from you? We have an incredible campaign and album-rollout planned for the release of my debut studio album 'Scorpio Season.' We are filming a series of music videos, including one for “Baby Goodbye”. Then we are moving on to an enormous press campaign and some subsequent single releases, culminating in the release of my album later in 2021. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From New York to Los Angeles, the intriguing artist and singer-songwriter Clayton Brandt wears his heart on his sleeve for his latest emotional single and music video, "That's When You Saw Me." Coming from a family of musicians, Clayton Brandt was primarily inspired by his grandfather Alan Brandt, a lyricist who wrote various jazz standards. Enamored with each melody and lyric that coincided, Clayton Brandt packed his bags and took off to LA, where he now resides and is continuously evolving. Releasing his latest single and music video, "That's When You Saw Me," Clayton Brandt takes on the heavy and heartfelt emotions of a relationship and places himself back in the good old days. Through poetic lyricism and brilliant cinematography, the entire visual and sonic experience allows listeners to feel something deep inside. Listening to the single "That's When You Saw Me," we're met with Clayton Brandt's soothing vocal stylings and the accompanying acoustic guitar. While the drums enter the song alongside a jazzy bassline, Clayton Brandt begins singing his vulnerable story of picturesque nights with a loved one that might never return. Through the folk/jazz instrumentals, the song exudes nothing but excellence as it makes its way to the unconventional outro and graces our speakers with the sounds of tender jazz. Peaking at the music video for "That's When You Saw Me," we see various scenes of Clayton Brandt offering an emotional and passionate performance in several locations. What catches our eye are the solo shots of Brandt pondering in California's desert while the lights fade to black and various colored projectors begin to gleam with female silhouettes moving fluidly. As the video ends with Clayton Brandt's head in his hands while alone in his bedroom, we can feel all the emotion and vulnerability, he fused into this experience. Allow Clayton Brandt to stop you dead in your tracks with his latest heartfelt single, "That's When You Saw Me," and the song's accompanying music video, now available to view on YouTube. We're highly impressed with the entire experience you've created through your single and music video, "That's When You Saw Me." What inspired the single itself? I have always been fascinated by the experience of human relationships. There are layers to getting to know someone, whether it be a partner or a friend. We have our initial preconceptions of who we think they are, who we want them to be, and where we think the relationship will go. It isn't until we remove ourselves from those projections that we can truly see someone for who they are. "That's When You Saw Me" is very much inspired by this, by what it feels like to be seen by someone for the first time and to be loved, not judged, through that moment in the relationship. Do you usually offer such jazzy and unique instrumental arrangements, similar to your single "That's When You Saw Me?" Do you strive to pay homage to your grandfather through your sound? I think I will continue to have a level of jazz influence when it comes to my songwriting. It has been so ingrained in me from such a young age that to not engage with it in some capacity, whether it just be chord voices or vocal style, would feel inauthentic. I have so much respect for my grandfather that I always feel his presence when I write. Whenever there is a moment of doubt or lack of inspiration in the process, I listen to his records. It's a way of asking him what he might do without being able to have a conversation in real-time. In that way, I am always paying homage to him as he has and always will be an integral part of my writing process. Do you have a personal favorite lyric? I have a particular affinity for the closing lines of the second verse. "A heron glides through the breeze to the cypress trees and I swear it sings a prayer." It's a visual that has stuck with me for quite a while and I'm happy that I was able to paint that picture for the listener so they could at least peripherally share in that moment. What did you want your audience to experience and feel after watching your music video for "That's When You Saw Me?" The music video is very much tied to the inspiration behind "That's When You Saw Me." We wanted to create something that felt organic and unadulterated. Each moment in the video is shown exactly as it was captured and we made an effort to minimize the work done in post. There is an inherent vulnerability in the way that it was shot and my hope is that the audience feels as if they have a window into a sequence of private moments. They are seeing the character as he is and is a participant in his journey over the course of the video. Seeing as there are various scenes within your video for "That's When You Saw Me," how long was the entire shooting process? Is there anyone you'd like to mention that helped in the creation of your video? The entire video was shot over the course of a 2 week period. My good friend Dominik Czaczyk shot and directed the project and he and I spent a number of days in pre-production mapping out how we were going to tackle the shot list and build the physical set for the desert scenes. The desert scene was the most difficult to plan because we had a one-day window to build, set, shoot and dismantle the flats. We are incredibly fortunate to be part of such a supportive community. Our friend group really pulled through and offered all hands on deck in order to make it happen. I am forever grateful to them and am excited to see what we create next. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Born and raised in the Eastside of San Jose, California, Joseph was better known by the artistic moniker JoJo Dollaz. He left behind a legacy of being an American rapper, songwriter, and artist. Before his passing at the young age of 19, he was in the process of recording his first album, which will be released in due time. JoJo Dollaz began rapping at the tender age of 12 for his cousins in his grandparent's garage. It was then when family and friends saw his talent. Fixated on his intelligent traits, JoJo Dollaz used his intellect to light the fiery passion within himself in the detention centers. He read many books, wrote many of his songs, and created his artwork. Channeling into the artistic energy that JoJo Dollaz carries with him in his bequest, we focus our attention on the captivating vibrancy emanated in the single and music video for "1800," featuring Hip-hop artists DirtyBandzYay. Thriving in the light of a clear and present direction with the lyrical dexterity illuminated, JoJo Dollaz can be heard rapping with a hunger in his vocals. Using witty quips in his performance to sway his listeners into the rhythmic punches that JoJo Dollaz' cadences offer, the minimalistic approach to the music video allows the words that are brought to the surface to stick like glue. We're presented with a series of mesmerizing visuals honed in on red-light hues that showcase the impact that "1800" holds in the eye of the beholder. Quick cuts between a red and white backdrop allow the staple words from the carefully crafted verses to jump out at you on the screen as the song progresses. With numerous versions of JoJo Dollaz on the screen, we can't take our eyes off of the force conveyed with not only one but three of him in the midst of our presence. Quickly panning to DirtyBandzYay outdoors with his inner circle, we're then graced with a new foreground to take in alongside his versatility's modern transition. Together we're immersed in the contagious vigor that both artists bring to the table as they feed off of each other's boisterous personas. JoJo Dollaz has us swimming in a pool of art that he can proudly leave behind. "1800" contains all of the alluring dynamism while placing JoJo Dollaz at the top. If you have yet to tap in, we encourage you to absorb the enticing sounds that JoJo Dollaz continues to wear as an authentic expression. Spotify Apple Music #BUZZMUSIC

By combining honest storytelling with dreamy Pop melodies, Abigail Osborn creates the perfect coming-of-age soundtrack. With influences stemming from Maggie Rogers and Lennon Stella to Sasha Sloan and the Japanese House, she leaves you with melodic Indie-Pop that is sure to stay stuck in your head. Introducing her luscious debut single and music video for “Drive All Night,” Abigail Osborn marks this song as the debut release of a highly anticipated string of thoughtful singles in her collection. With a starry-eyed persuasion in her vocal tone, Abigail Osborn delves into the raw emotion radiating from her inviting soul. “Drive All Night” embraces a cinematic approach that treats the captivating visuals as an Indie short film. Late-night imagery depicting a comforting grip in the emotion shed has us fixated on street lights, laughs, and a vintage red vehicle. Very much playing into the alluring lyrical content that Abigail Osborn Heavenly vocalizes, we go on a nighttime adventure with the windows rolled down and a feeling of safety. Performing a medley of striking harmonies, the visuals keep us on our toes with quick cut scenes developing a storyline. Abigail Osborn truly shines a light on the tender innocence that commences a relationship as it progresses through its phases. Giving her audience a feeling of butterflies, Abigail Osborn has us all tapped into our hopeless romantic tenors as we fall in love with her performance both sonically and visually in “Drive All Night.” Congratulations on the release of the music video for, “Drive All Night.” What inspired the creative direction behind the music for this song? Thank you! I am so excited to get to chat with you about it. The creative direction for this music all came together in such a fluid way, it was so fun to be able to watch it develop into what it is now. I wanted to make something that all together, visually and musically, "felt" like the words I'm singing. The feeling of reconnecting with old summer love, and jumping back in headfirst. The feeling of being a little bit reckless - where you just open your arms wide and don't hold anything back. Along with that, I think everyone can relate to the feeling of driving down the freeway with the windows down and music up loud, sitting beside your favorite person, being one of the most freeing kinds of feelings ever. I knew that's what I wanted to capture in this song. As I was writing it, I immediately saw all the visuals fall into place. I knew I had to find an old school car and bring the song to life visually just as it had come to life musically. I brought it to my producer, Julian Dente, as nothing but a guitar/vocal demo, and he helped fill it out and built the whole world around it that it now lives in. He couldn't have been any more spot on with the way that he brought it to life. Could you please take us into what this song means to you? Who inspired the lyrical content that you beautifully sing? There's someone specific that I always go for drives with when I visit home. We have some history, and we always seem to pick right back up where we left off every time I'm back. I always get this feeling when I'm with them that I don't ever want the night to end. We have the same music taste and know all the same words to all the same songs. Sitting in the passenger seat next to them feels like being in high school again - in a good way. I think this song specifically is not so much about a who as it is a familiar feeling. When I wrote it, I had just got back to Nashville from a trip home and was still riding a high from that feeling. I took this idea into the room with my co-writer Regan Rousseau, and she immediately knew the feeling I was referring to when I started talking. From there it was almost like the song wrote itself. I think it captures the nostalgic, young love sentiment in a really honest way. What was it like filming your music video in this style? Are there any memorable stories from the set that you want to share? Filming a video while driving quite fast down main roads wasn't necessarily the simplest thing to ask of someone. Thankfully my friend/videographer Ty Combs took on the challenge without any hesitation. We had another friend come along and drive beside us in a separate car, while Ty got shots of us from the passenger window. I can't speak for Ty, but I think the most difficult shot to capture from the whole video was the one in the tunnel. It didn't stretch very far, so we had to keep circling back around again and again to get the shot we wanted. The car didn't have power steering, so whipping it around wasn't necessarily easy either. Thankful to have such champs as friends who were down to go through all the hassle to make some cool art. We had the best time driving all around town, blasting music (and sneaking into baseball fields after hours). Shh. With “Drive All Night,” being the first of many singles to come, is this a representation of the styles and emotions that will be touched on? I would say Drive All Night does a great job at setting the scene for all that's to come. I think late teens/early twenties is a really emotional time for a lot of people. Everyone is growing/changing, losing friends and making new ones, breaking hearts, and learning a lot. Those are all things that are really relevant to me currently, and just what keeps coming out when I sit down to write. I want to be able to share my experiences of growing up and navigating all of those feelings/emotions in the best way possible. All the songs I'm sitting on feel really real and raw, and each lives in its own separate world that is different from the next, yet somehow cohesive. What can we expect to see next? I can hardly hold in how excited I am for what comes after this. I am going to release more music this year than I ever thought possible. In my head, each song has a very visual component tied to it - and I'm having so much fun coming up with and bringing to life all the different visuals alongside each song. Without giving too much away, I think it's worth sticking around at least a little bit longer to see what I've got up my sleeves. This is just the beginning. Instagram