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Deeming her genre as Future Soul, J.Cymone is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, and curator of positive vibes. Born and raised in the Bay Area, this San Francisco native’s artistry is shaped by the city’s incredibly diverse landscape. Drawing mainly from her personal experiences, themes of love, sensuality, growth, self-doubt, and empowerment are often explored in her music. J.Cymone welcomes her audience to take a moment to truly listen to the music while catching a vibe. Enticing listeners in the sultry soundscape of a Future Soul ballad, J.Cymone has her audience fully entranced in the airy essence of “Replay.” Taking our breath away with the delicate vocal performance exuded, J.Cymone immerses us in a sweet escape from reality as she pulls us into her plumy world. Embodying an impenitent persona as she graces us with her heartfelt voice, we can hear J.Cymone eloquently reflecting on subjects of someone not living up to the expectations that were sought out. The lyrical motif of “told him catch me on the replay” has us singing along to the words that J.Cymone places forth. “Replay” exemplifies the quintessence of a hit anthem. By bringing us into her world with the storytelling techniques that J.Cymone carries out in her lyrical content, we feel an emotional connection to her and what she has been through. She is known for creating relatable content that her audience feels to their core’ “Replay” directly falls into that category fluently. There is no denying that what J.Cymone brings to the table is unmatched energy and undeniable talent. Offering her vulnerability into melodic stories that have us chanting long after the song is over, J.Cymone is establishing herself in the best way possible. Congratulations on your release of the mesmerizing, “Replay.” You go into such deep storytelling techniques on this track. What moment or story inspired the plotline of, “Replay?" Thank you for reaching out! Yea the writing on “Replay” is a real spill on where I was at in my mind dealing with an ex and realizing how much I’d grown from the situation and reflecting on the success I’d gained independent from it. I feel like we’ve all had a relationship or situation we’ve leveled up from so I kinda wanted to celebrate that. Could you please share what the creative and recording process looked like when you fashioned this track together? This was actually one of those songs that kinda just came together. I had been inside quarantined like the rest of the world and was just tryna stay sharp. Once I heard the track the lyrics just flowed. How does “Replay,” hold up to other songs heard in your music catalog? “Replay” just feels fun! My other releases are way more chill. I enjoyed pushing myself out of my comfort zone with this one. How have you found yourself growing as an artist from your first release to now? I feel like my sound is more realized now than from my first release. I’m not as scared to write from my personal POV or color outside the lines of conventional r&b with my melodies or my writing. What can we expect to see next? So much!! New music, new visuals, and some really special collabs I’m excited to share with y’all!! I’m back in the studio working on my next ep. I’m super proud of my singles but I feel like I’m ready to drop a cohesive project for the fam! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Jade Patteri is a triple threat in the entertainment industry. Acting, dancing, and singing take her to an elevated level as she effortlessly flaunts her talents. Using her aptitude to make a positive impact on the world, her most recent music video for "Unity" is the title track to her previously released EP composed of original songs focusing on different societal issues that need attention. Consisting of a glamorous cast, Jade Patteri uses "Unity" to reflect on all barriers of biases. Produced and Co-Directed by Robert Patteri, we're exposed to a scenic escapade that tours various places in Los Angeles, including Brickhouse Studios. Featuring the endowing spirit of Hip-hop artist Toweh, the two artistic virtuosos can be found in the evocative footage that ties together the musical and cinematic components as they bear to observe the symbolic messaging that they put forth. With their characters transforming to children's moldable minds, the cinematic essence that drips from the "Unity" music video speaks volumes. Radiating an important message of the state of our social climate, Marcus Mitchell and Kayla Radomski can be found on the screen surrounded by diverse people with tape covering their mouths, emblematic of the fear of communicating to those who look different, love different, have different religions, countries of origin, or political ideologies. As Jade Patteri's delicate yet prevailing vocalization progresses through the brilliant empowerment in place, we transition through scenes of gripping emotion being projected through the act of contemporary dance that sways from hostile to loving as we near completion. Touching on the music video's final moments, we are witness to a striking story presented before our eyes. As the screen returns to color, the dancers lay before us, removing the tape from their mouths, all joining together in a united fashion. Jade Patteri and Toweh go above and beyond with the in-depth exploration that they take into their own hands as they convey an inclusive message that brings awareness. Delving into the profound quintessence of "Unity," Jade Patteri has taken our breath away with both a sonic and visual modernization of what harmony our across the globe should come to. Congratulations on the release of the “Unity,” music video. This was such a substantial visual to digest. We adore the message and the way that you brought it across. With yourself as the co-director on the piece, did you always know this was the vision that you would be bringing forth? First off thank you so much! And yes I had this vision for “Unity” about two years before actually bringing it to life. However, I’m thankful we waited because the cultural divisiveness taking place today I feel is more relevant now than ever. This song and the general concept of the video are about bringing people together in Unity despite their differences. The video features rapper Paul Toweh with Marcus Mitchell (Step it Up) and Kayla Radomski (So You Think You Can Dance) dancing with choreography by Fresh Redding and assistant specialty choreographer Outrage. Filming it was beyond humbling. The cast and crew were so talented and such a joy to work with and as many echoed, it was the best shoot that they had worked on. When people come together to create and spread an emotional mission like this, choosing unity in love, especially during a time like this, is so much bigger than us…it binds us together with faith and hope. Could you please share a glimpse of what it looked like on set for the music video? How long did it take you to film it? It was such a joy! Not only did I have the chance to co-direct with my dad I also had many close friends of mine helping out with the preparation and post-production process of “Unity.” The mutual passion everyone shared for this project was extremely overwhelming and the love that we have received on the video so far has been truly exciting and hopeful that our generation can one day learn to appreciate our difference of convictions and come together in unity. As far as how long it took as soon as we wrote the script The filming process only took about a day yet capturing the emotional nuances that appeared so poignantly in the song took more time to perfect. What was it like working with everyone to bring the vision to life? Everyone a part of the project contributed 150% which is evident in the final product. The dancers, videographers, PAs, special effects artists, colorists, and an extended visionary team we’re all a dream to work with. If you could have fans remember one thing about you, what would it be? That I genuinely am excited to make a difference. Whether that be for a crowd of people or one individual who truly feels touched by my lyrics. I wrote “Unity” and the rest of my EP specifically to touch on societal issues that I am extremely passionate about. And I look forward to continuing my music career in a way that will inspire hope and love. What’s next for you? So glad you asked! As an extension of the EP, I have a new remix to one of my songs “Invisible” that will be releasing soon on top of a six-song EP released by the end of the year called “All the love songs I never wrote.” I’m truly excited to share my new music with everyone as these new projects are vastly different from my current releases and show a different side of my artistry and musicality. For more updates, you can go to my website jadepatteri.com or follow me on all of my socials at @jadepatteri thanks for having me! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Based in California, Katalysst is a progressive Folk-Rock duo cultivating a style of woke folk for the contemporary soul. Combining vocal finesse with thoughtful chord progressions, this female duo interweaves memorable melodies with compelling motifs, harkening back to the vitality and edge behind the protest songs of the 1960s. In the thick of their most recent release, Katalysst provides poignant offerings in “Bildungsroman (American Dream).” With Katalysst’s sound providing their rapidly growing fan base a perspective into themes of both the internal and external struggles of contemporary politics, social movements, and modern life, this femme-powered dynamism emphasizes their talents as lyrical storytellers. Delicate chord strums crystalize the fortified foundation that is the prevailing vocalization that they offer as they sweep you off your feet in an elusive conveyance. Melodies spin in every direction as Katalysst approaches this striking masterpiece with abstract images that paint the canvases in our minds. The simplistic instrumentation adds prominence to this arrangement with the bare manipulation to the integrity of the resonance cascading. As the harmonious timbres chime in with a compelling charm, the thoughts effortlessly flow through this sonic expedition as we fixate ourselves upon Katalysst touching on references through the ages that make up their lens into the American dream. Gaining clarity and insight into the creative minds that are behind “Bildungsroman (American Dream),” their unmatched aptitudes glisten in an illuminating glow that lights the way. Preparing ourselves for more of this raw authenticity, Katalysst always delivers in the musical creations they emit. Congratulations on the release of your single, “Bildungsroman (American Dream).” Both of you have such wonderful dynamism. How did you two come to bring the essence of Katalysst to life? Alyssa: Thank you! We met almost 2 years ago now, and it was pretty much love at first sight. I was playing a show and started flirting with Kat afterward, not that she even realized I was. She told me she was an opera singer and an English major, and I was absolutely spellbound. Now here I am, this self-taught bassist playing music with this extraordinarily talented and well-educated musician so I’ve definitely learned a lot from her about music. Before I came along, she had never written a song so I sort of added in this unrefined creative energy that spurs action and breaks walls. Kat: It is really a treasure to be able to make music with the one you love. And we are so fortunate that our creative talents meld together so well. Our different strengths bolster the other’s weaknesses and make a type of music that is altogether sincere, honest, and infused with our mutual joy for life. And we’re just getting started! In your own words, what does “Bildungsroman (American Dream),” mean to the two of you? Alyssa: To answer that question, it’s easiest to start with the meaning of the word ‘bildungsroman.’ It’s a German word that I learned in my English classes that translates to a coming of age story or a novel of spiritual education. The song is just that, a sort of American coming of age story inspired by my experience of growing up in Georgia and moving to California. The speaker realizes that the American dream is a facade and perhaps always was. Kat: When I was growing up, I was told that if you work hard, get good grades, and go to college, you will be successful in life. It’s just that simple. But that “American Dream” does not exist any longer if it ever did. We are a generation of people who went to college, work four jobs, and still can’t buy a house. Many of us struggle to feed our families and live paycheck to paycheck, especially during this pandemic. This song to me is a coming of age story, but one of disillusionment, where the world is not the way you always thought it was. Could you please share a glimpse into the creative and recording process of “Bildungsroman (American Dream)?" Alyssa: As far as the inception of the song, it started with me writing up some lyrics and then taking them to Kat for some workshopping. Then we both sat down with a guitar and Kat put some chords and a tune to it. I added the bassline after marinating on the song structure. Kat: Alyssa is quite the wordsmith, and churns out excellent lyrics as easily as breathing. She will work really hard on the lyrics for a song and bring them to me. Those lyrics often have a certain musicality to them already, and it is merely my job to find out what that music sounds like. The text very much dictates the way the song sounds, and we will tease out the most interesting way to express it. For recording, we had an audio engineer friend come over to our house and turn it into a temporary recording studio. We recorded the pieces we could do ourselves-the piano, the guitars, bass, vocals and then we sent it to another friend who mixed and added the tasteful guitar solos. What are you hoping that listeners take away from the messaging in this single? Alyssa: We’re hoping listeners will perhaps question the dogmas they might have grown up around. We also want people to put a lens on the American dream and the American exceptionalism myth that I know I certainly was taught. Kat: Same for me. I hope people’s eyes will open up to the way our country is changing, and how we should adjust accordingly. We are not the same country we used to be, and there is nothing wrong with that necessarily. What is wrong is when we deny these changes and continue to hold to antiquated ways of living that don’t work for most people anymore. What's next for you? Alyssa: We are currently working on our first EP and lining things up for our debut album. The songs are already written, we’ve just got to record it all. This spring we are going to visit some musician friends on the east coast and work in their home studio to get everything fleshed out and recorded. Kat: So stay tuned for both EP and album, featuring the original songs, vocals, and bass that people have come to love, plus the collaboration of some of our most talented friends. We think you’ll really love it! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Seeing a music icon perform live in concert sets the soul ablaze, and there’s always a palpable current running through the crowds. Unfortunately, at the moment this feeling lives in our memories only as we’re still reeling from the pandemic. Concerts belong in a past life, at least for now. But that’s not to say that they’ve gone away completely, no, they’ve just taken on a new form. Music fans and concert footage peddlers are hard at work, uploading videos and audio tracks from classic concerts online. There’s one in particular that caused a stir in the music community: Bob Dylan’s 1997 show at the El Rey Theatre in LA, as part of the Never Ending Tour. Born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Dylan moved to New York City in 1961 and made a name for himself performing around Greenwich Village. The following year, he met the legendary record producer John Hammond, and together, they came out with his eponymous debut album, Bob Dylan. His career went on an upward trajectory with unforgettable record releases: Bringing It All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited (1965), Blonde On Blonde (1966), and Blood On The Tracks (1975). He was undoubtedly one of the most dominant voices in popular music and the American civil movement. In fact, he’s gone on to inspire a multitude of artists around the world spanning generations, from The Beatles to Indie Blues Rock musician Dylan Ludwig. Whether it’s Dylan’s music chops or flair for cathartic words, he has been touted as one of the most influential artists who ever lived. When we spoke with Dylan Ludwig, he said that he could spend weeks working on a single sentence for his own songs, trying to capture the feeling he’d get from any one of Dylan’s. The fact that Dylan is considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time is not surprising. Gala Bingo outlined how he was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature, and he is the only musician to receive this. This comes after a well-chronicled, and, at times, turbulent career. Before his fan-favorite live show at the El Rey Theatre (part of his Never Ending Tour which is still going to this day), the tour became famous for hitting some rough patches during its 90’s European phase. This included Dylan being labeled as toxic due to incomprehensible performances. Thankfully Dylan did get back on his feet and he redeemed himself with stellar shows in the New York’s Supper Club in 1993, followed by consecutively stunning performances in 1995 and 1996. However, the crest of his 90’s career would have to be in 1997. Not only did he record the genius album Time Out of Mind, but he also performed one of the most remarkable shows in the El Rey Theatre on December 19th of the same year. This show revealed Bob Dylan’s irreplicable skills and incredible gravitas, which you can immediately feel listening to it 24 years later. The El Rey Theatre is one of his best and only a few people were able to witness it. Now everyone can, from independent musicians looking for inspiration to Dylan fans. Listen to the seminal live show with outstanding audio quality and for free through the video below.

Melo Griffith is an Alternative Indie R&B artist looking for ways to play outside the lines of standard Hip-hop creativity. Seeking new taste and color in his musical performance, Melo Griffith creates an eclectic soundscape, using hypnotic voicing and colorful lyricism. His ability to get lost between beautiful dream tones and heartfelt aggression towards reality is where we truly find a vivid imagination being evolved by Melo Griffith. A vintage soundscape seeps into your speakers as it takes on a buoyant presentation of energy in the second track found on Melo Griffith’s album, ‘Ctfo.’ “Cheers,” allows the witty quips that drip from Melo Griffith’s naturally clever headspace to gracefully rest in your mind as you want to run it back in order to hear the well-scripted verses once more. Hurdling over the instrumentation in a punchy manner, Melo Griffith eloquently swerves in and out of his smooth cadences in a jolted motion. It’s hard not to notice Melo Griffith when he flaunts his lyrical dexterity like it’s going out of style. You hear the syncopated timing of each word articulated to form a larger-than-life appeal as vivid illustrations get cast into your mind. He truly paints the lyrical content displayed in an ingenious manner that unifies with the pulsating beat in a throttling performance of dynamism. “Cheers,” tips the scales as it weighs in on mesmerizingly captivating and exceptionally sharp as you pick up on a different detail each listen through. Whether it comes down to performing with high impact energy on stage or singing sweet melodies elusively heard through headphones, Melo Griffith continues to push the limitations on what it is to be a Black-male artist thriving in the music industry. We love your most recent track, “Cheers,” off of the album, ‘Ctfo.’ Could you please take us into what the creative and recording process looked like when bringing “Cheers” to life? Well, Travis (producer) and I have been working together for a while now. That’s my dude. I hit him up looking for something groovy to bop to cause I’m like, it’s the middle of summer and everyone’s sad right now which doesn't make any sense to me. I initially started singing the hook as a chant just repeating “Cheers to Life, Here’s to Life.” The rest of the track was kinda built around the idea of loving life and all that it brings and being true to you about it. What is the message that you’re putting forth in this single? What does this song mean to you? Have you ever stopped to think about what life was before covid and quarantine to what is now? Well, I started to fantasize on the thought of what life is now but thinking about what life will be once we’re allowed out and free to travel, explore and wander! I think that there are a lot of people—including myself—struggling through varying levels of personal, professional, emotional, physical, and even spiritual conflicts right now that no one close to them can see. I think that the strength to carry on in the most difficult of times deserves some celebration, don’t you? Out of the 13 songs that can be found on ‘Ctfo,’ what allows “Cheers,” to stand apart from the rest? It’s a timeless piece! It’s always relevant because every day is worth celebrating for you one reason or another! NYE, Birthday, Promotions, Weddings. This song was made for celebration! I’m sure you’re geared up for a busy year in terms of new music! What can we expect to hear from you in 2021? More of the vibes! Energy, feels, groove and slaps! This year we’re dropping lots of visuals!! You can expect one music video a month and then some. If the people rock with it, I might even drop something bigger but we’ll see What has been keeping you inspired to create music? My family & and my mom. I know too many people working so hard without access to the funds and opportunities they need to grow into their own light. I'm tryna have my ma retire early and hide out in the islands or something. I wanna become the higher best version of myself which can only come from accepting where and who I am now and I know and believe I have something real, you know? It’s in the feeling that I create so that others can feel something too. I also do it because it’s part of my lifeline. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Warm and inviting tenors tend to be the theme for Montana-based quartet Satsang. Fresh from announcing their extraordinary new album ‘All. Right. Now.,’ available June 4th, 2021, we’re in for a further exploration of soulful, reggae-infused folk-rock anthems. Written and recorded during an extended hiatus from the road, the performances are broad and spacious, reflecting the wide-open fields and soaring mountains that surrounded the band while they were recording. The result is a lush, organic collection fueled by acoustic guitars, fiddle, and pedal steel; a warm, inviting record that hints at everything from Uncle Tupelo and The Jayhawks to Gregory Alan Isakov and The Head and the Heart. Falling into the sonic embrace of their lead single and title track from the album, “All. Right. Now.,” is an inspired fusion of the land of Montana and the role of frontman Drew McManus’ as a father. The melodies exuded are both accessible and fortified as they assert their dominance in the lush arrangement. With a major focus on top-tier production quality, Satsang personifies their genuine intentions through rustic notes of realism. Respectively signifying Montana as their place of residence, they prove it to be much more than that. Satsang captures the heart and soul that incorporates where they reside as an equivalent family member. With the kinship shining brightly through the melodic timbres shed in a pastoral vocal performance to match the enticing sounds of the instrumentation trucking on, the tight patterns in the composition add a polished touch to the emotion bared in this body of work. Shifting seamlessly between up-beat symbolisms of who they are, we also pick up on the saturated quintessence that Satsang takes on in the personal warmth radiated. Accompanying the release of “All. Right. Now.” is a music video showing true American pride in the countrysides of Montana, as you take in the band's wholesome appeal during the recording of this impactful record. We love the wholesome traits that we hear peeking through this offering of, “All. Right. Now.” What inspired you to make this the lead single from the album? This was my favorite song of the bunch, but I have to give the label credit for picking it as the first single. I obviously loved it enough to want to name the record after it, but SideOneDummy made the push and I agreed happily. In your own words, what does this specific song mean to you? I wrote the song coming off our last tour when I just felt really overwhelmed. Looking at how much building Satsang was doing, returning home and going back into stay-at-home-dad mode, therapy... I was just kind of getting piled with the life I had built. When I started the song it evolved into me shifting my perspective into gratitude. Looking at this crazy, beautiful, unorthodox life that I had made, and that I always said I wanted. So in writing it, I went from overwhelmed to overwhelmed with gratitude. The oath of least resistance was never for me. I find myself in the fire. And luckily the fire I tend to find myself in is the one I constructed. What was it like filming the video for “All. Right. Now.?" Most of the footage came from when we actually made the record. The experience was so amazing. Having all my boys in my home state and natural habitat to soak up the vibe of the mountains and river and see where these songs came from... was perfect. The rest of it was filmed this winter in my office with Greyson (our photo/video guy). I had actually torn my PFL and ACL the day he arrived training, so I was a bit wobbly but we made it swing. What can listeners from the new album on June 4th? They can expect a very BIG sound. I went deep on this one. Lots of guitars, lots of fiddle, lots of big-sounding drums. It’s like if Tom Petty produced a Satsang record... but we hired a bunch of 90s country Nashville players to fill in gaps. What's next for you and the band? Hopefully TOURING! We added a 5th member for the fall and really hope it happens. We are doing a big album release week at the Mishawaka in Colorado and two shows out here in my hometown of Red Lodge, MT. I really want people to travel to MT for these shows and hike, fish, ski (we do that through August here on the Beartooth Pass) and just see where I’m from and experience a weekend in the last best place. All shows for June will be outdoors, and following any guidelines in place, so we hope that we end up having a hell of a party! Instagram Facebook

Glorifying his experiences in the Bronx with his wordplay and creative flow, hip-hop artist SmooveBoy Jay is not your common trap rapper. Fantasizing about building his own musical empire for himself and his closest network of supporters, he is an artist focused on improving and growing into his future sound in order to make a lasting impact on the music industry for years to come. Smoove Boy Jay’s ability to generate lyrical flow through his use of metaphors within singles is a skill that sets him far apart from many other artists in this genre. SmooveBoy Jay’s freshly released album 'Gawd' is a 12 track album filled with driven emotion that examines his journey through the difficult and positive times. Commencing the album with the opening track “T.O”, Jay starts off the album with a bang. This single moves along covertly as it is filled with suspicion and drive. The slower-moving vocals allow listeners to focus on the lyrics at hand and the pure feeling in Jay’s voice. Coming in at the second and second last track “Young freestyle” and “Young Freestyle pt.2” are chill tracks with catchy beats that fit together seamlessly. These singles bring listeners into the instrumental mindset as they hold an increased focus on the beat and background track. There is something very special about Smooveboy Jay’s ability to cover such a variety of feelings and emotions within one album. As we analyze power-stricken tracks like “Robin”, “Westfield”, and “Alright”, Jay is able to adapt his vocals from a lighter more lyrically focused tone to one that matches the beat and embodies a feeling of dominance and control. The fast-paced nature of these singles is a great example of Jay’s ability to adapt his sound for each distinct life experience. Growing up listening to world-renown artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z, and The Game, Jay has also been able to dive deeper into more thought-provoking emotions like in his singles “GAWDBODY” and “Far Out”. Listeners will be able to feel a stronger emotional connection to Jay’s music as the slower tones create an inner motivation perfect for overcoming a difficult situation within one's life or when you feel in need of some extra motivation for that last set at the gym. “JAYN” is a more hip-hop feelings track and holds a very distinct place on this album. A feeling of confidence in oneself as they walk alone in the city is just the beginning of this single powerful storyline and as it glides into the 10th track “No Cap”, Jay slows it down even more. Heavily focusing on the striking lyrics, Smoove Boy Jay speaks his truth in every lyric of this single and gains a feeling of support from his background vocalists. Single “N***as still” examines a journey through Jay’s personal emotions as he grows as an artist. Rapping about the process for him to get to his position today, Jay is able to express his unique ability through this chilling single. Finally, his remaining single “Oddisee” dives deeper into his motivating elements within each matching lyric and instrumental beat. As an artist, Smoove Boy Jay has been able to clearly touch on various aspects of the rap game, through his lyrics, intense motivation, and instrumentals that beat listeners to their core and this verifiability is really what is setting him up to be one of the next major stars within the industry. With his current resume of various freestyles, features, and shows, Smoove Boy Jay is not a quiet-up incoming artist, his newly released album 'GAWD' is another strong push into the industry that sets him apart from other artists. Congratulations on the release of your newest album 'GAWD.' With such a variety of songs that are able to fit so seamlessly together, can you tell us a little bit about the selection of songs chosen for this album? Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the album and liked the variety. I made this album with friends and family members lost over the last few years who believed in me, the music that I made, the positivity that I kept, the respect and loyalty we had for one another. That was one of my main objectives for the album. I wanted it to be a vibe, but I wanted it to tell a story, I love simplicity, but I love harmonies and being extra too, the way you can already be hooked by how a song starts and then adding lyrics to paint a visual for the listener, enough for you to say "sh*t." Half of the album are the songs that I call "The Hard Truth" songs that I've faced and were more lessons. I focused more on lyrics and energy in the first four songs. Westfield is the vibe switch, everything after Westfield the tone/energy changes, it becomes more playful. I wanted that so it can contrast the first half. If you split it in half you could see the counterparts in sounds. On your track “Jayn” you had an album to collaborate with Omar l$Lord can you walk us through that experience and what you enjoyed? Working with I$Lord was a long time coming, we been cool for years it just always came down to what track were we gonna run with. He's a dope artist and creative, I needed and wanted someone who could show the confidence that was borderline arrogant, but you know it isn't, it's just knowing that you a big deal and not taking yourself lightly with that information. How long did it take to write and produce this entire album and were there any specific experiences you remember from this process? Altogether, probably a year and a half. Between beat selection and writing it took me almost the whole year because I go back and forth with my songs, I'm never fully done with a song, I always want to add something or something that doesn't sound just right. JAYN was the first song I had my verses done and ready on the album and one of the last ones to get finished, I just kept coming back to change something. Meanwhile Young Freestyle part 2 was the last one I added to the album cut and also the one I finished the quickest. What were you able to learn from the creation and release of this product and what advice from these experiences would you provide to other emerging artists? I learned more about patience and how it's important to trust yourself AND be open to criticism, not settling/sacrificing on your art for the sake of others. What has been keeping you inspired to create music? Different experiences in life, all the celebrations, the heartaches, the late-night convos, the heart to hearts. That keeps me inspired every day, striving to see my family happy and making sure they're well taken care of now and in the future, wanting to be an inspiration for other artists, creating a legacy, and carrying out a vibe always. #LongLiveO Instagram

With over ten years in the music industry, rock group Controller shows no plans of slowing down their climb and musical journey. Focusing on stepping outside the lines and instilling a questioning mindset within listeners, this group doesn’t limit themselves to just one genre or sound but rather explores the new inspiration that will attack their emotions. Their latest single “Where are You” is surrounded by powerful guitar instrumentals and intense vocals. The climbing beat strikes your soul and makes you question your prior shades of youth with lyrics like “see innocence swept away” and “erase the light inside” to create a feeling of immense loss while still holding an impassioned power. Controller’s diversity as a musical group is a vital building block to making them who they are and their unique sound. "Where are You's" powerful resonating beats and immersive vocals layered together to create a feeling of power, Controller inspires listeners to follow their own path. This mantra helps them to reach for new inspiration for every single release while making sure they dominate each and every aspect of music production they encounter. “Where are you” is a compelling track filled with energetic dominance that is sure to sting listeners down to their core. Your new track “Where are you” is super powerful and filled with emotion, what would you say was your inspiration for this single, and how did that influence your creative process? Bob: Most of us see ourselves now, and where we would want/like to be. This song is a reflection of what was as well. It is made of who and what we are today. Jeff: The year leading up to the album this song is on was hard. I had to put those feelings someplace or continue to choke upon them. A lot of my inspiration came from a lack of being able to obtain all the other things I desperately wanted at that time. Do you have any artists or individuals that you draw interest in when going through your musical process? Austin: I personally get inspired from the vibes we put off while writing/rehearsing/jamming and allow that to follow the stream we layout. I ALWAYS go into any form of music with no goal but pure feeling for that specific moment. Stephen: I have found myself drawn to a lot of the bands coming out of Australia over the past 5-10 years. I find myself writing in that style more and more as the years go on. But more than anything else, I get inspired when I or one of the guys plays a riff that catches my ear, and we work it out and see where it takes us. How do you think that your group and personal sound have evolved after 10 years in the industry? Jeff: I think more than growing into the industry these last ten years, we have grown as people and I really cannot ask for a whole lot more than that. Bob: We have evolved by always challenging ourselves. There is no such thing as "we can't pull that off"! In my opinion the same way we should approach life. Stephen: I think the biggest change for us over 10 years when it comes to our sound is, we understand how to get the feeling we want to achieve much quicker than in the past. As far as the industry, we are always trying to find the best new means of promotions that always seem to be rapidly evolving. What is some advice you have for artists just starting out that helped you grow into your powerhouse group? Bob: Practice, practice, practice! Also, listen and learn! We are far from perfect! There are those that are willing to teach you musically and about life, but you must listen for it to yield fruit. Austin: My only advice for any musician pursuing their passion is, to take time figuring out what YOUR sound and vibe are. Groups with an understanding of what the goal of their material is and placement of marketing go the distance. Jeff: If I had any advice to give, it would be valuing the people that believe in you and what you do. What can we expect to see next from you? Chad: We have 3 more singles/videos to release in 2021. And baring we can play shows again, we will be releasing our new EP Elements of Humanity in late summer/ early fall of 2021. Bob: More... We never stop writing and always have something to say... Instagram Facebook

With symphonic technicality and a fabulous rendition, experience the innovative products from our featured artist Hologram. What's been culminated in this piece is far from ordinary and a piece that erupts a mindful distribution of skill and passion. It's without saying that ingenious and passionate aim was the sole focus of this piece. With a feel-good vibration and an infectious melody, "Heart Killer" is sure to have audiences entrenched in exhilaration. The timely keyboard and opportune vocals create a euphoric mood enhanced by astonishing synchronization. Relative to Hologram's other projects, this song protrudes a declaration of uniqueness not often felt in your everyday music. With energetic aptitude and fervent originality, we can't wait to hear more of the multifaceted talent that Hologram so eagerly presents. A true and raw talent, expect a more inventive virtuoso from Hologram as he continues to shatter barriers and set new limits amongst the artistic landscape of music. With underlying and unquestionable curiosity, we look forward to the next chapter in Hologram's book of creativity. Congratulations on the release of, "Heart Killer." Can you tell us a bit about the process of creating this song? This is a song that I started writing ages ago with my ex, but never finished. Then when I moved to LA, I stumbled upon it again and completely transformed the instrumentation. After that, the words just came. Finding the two vocalists who performed the song came soon after. It was a long and difficult process finding the right vocalists to fit with what I heard in my head. How has your past love and knowledge of music influenced how you create music today? My love for the music of almost every genre, especially older styles (jazz, soul, funk, blues, hip-hop, rock, RnB), is reflected in the influences you hear in my work. Even though my music is primarily electronic, I always weave in some of the old with the new, attempting to make new combinations that still sound timeless. What is the meaning behind "Heart Killer?" The song is about the duality of a musician's life. Do we sacrifice everything for a vision, or sacrifice our desires for others. Every day most struggling musicians are faced with making this choice, and it's never easy. How do you want your music to express your identity? I want my music to express my identity by being an expression of the most intense, crystalline, pure form of my emotions. Through transforming these emotions into songs and purging them, hopefully, listeners who identify with them may feel a sense of catharsis, a release, and find peace. Music is the answer. What's next for Hologram? Up next is a new EP I'm finishing titled 'What Have We Become,' which is about the painful ending of a relationship I went through while finishing this album. Instagram

As an 18-year-old from Jersey City, New Jersey, 7Alkaline uses music to share his personal relationship problems and difficult emotions with the world. With the goal of becoming a major, top-chart member of the music industry, 7Alkaline hopes to use his success to give back and help the community that shaped him. His newest single “February 2nd,” is a track filled with emotion and heartbreak. As 7Alkaline reflects on the difficulties of a past relationship, he is filled with regret as he is able to reflect on the various events and feelings he encountered. The catchy instrumentals and strong beat keep the single moving along in this rap-style, hip hop release. Drawing influence from artists like A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Kodak Black, and the late Juice Wrld, 7Alkaline is a freestyle artist who describes his genre of music as alternative melodic poetry. Each of his singles dives deeply into the negative emotions that lie within his soul after difficult impassioned times. It is clear with lyrics like “Ya negativity attack my cells like cancer” that February 2nd used to be a day with joy but now creates a hurt so deep that each interaction with this individual creates a deeper scar. Exposing his personal emotions through his freestyle music, 7Alkaline’s new single “February 2nd” is powerful and a must listen! Can you walk us through your musical process while creating your new single “February 2nd?" My process for making my song "February 2nd" was pretty simple. I was at home sitting on the couch going through beats and I heard one with a melody that I just couldn't forget. I just started freestyling my emotions about my last relationship. I felt the beat talking to me and the melody in the beat was so strong I heard the song singing back my own words to me with just the instrumental. I one-take the whole song out loud to myself in my living room then later went to a studio to get it recorded. You mentioned you have drawn influence from a few major artists like Juice Wrld, Kodak Black, and A Boogie wit Da Hoodie, how have you been able to weave in aspects of these artists' sounds while also creating your own unique personal singles? Well, I think whoever you listen to whether you like it or not will have some type of influence on you when you make music. Those guys I listen to a lot, like all day every day. I definitely think they all have some type of influence on my sound. But I still found a way to come up with my own unique one. I love those guys as I know them but at the end of the day, I want to be known as me for my sound and not sounding like someone else. How do you think growing up in New Jersey shaped you as an artist and why do you feel it is important to give back to your community? Growing up in jersey city, New jersey a lot of the music is violent and hardcore. This inspired me to make music much different from that. It's super important to me to give back to my community. I was born and raised here. I built my character here, made friends, worked etc. I see everybody here as my people and I want to see my community elevate and I want to be a part of assisting the elevation. Due to the fact, you have been releasing music over the past year, how has the coronavirus pandemic impacted your ability to write and produce music like many others within the industry? I know the pandemic affected every artist differently but it was good for me. I had a lot of alone time at home and spent most of my time at home. I just worked on perfecting my sound and making music all day. It got to the point where I was making like 5 to 6 songs a day during the lockdown. The only downfall was the studio was closed for a little while so i couldn't get it recorded, but when it opened back up i went right back to the studio and got that out the way. What has been keeping you inspired to create music? I would say music itself, my community, and my fans inspire me to keep making music. The music itself to me is super therapeutic. The community well every time I wake up to leave the house and see people on the corner with no home or food it inspires me to keep going. My fans, whether it's 1 fan or 1 million the love I receive just from 1 make me feel good and make them feel good to hear my music. Who wouldn't be inspired by that, I know I am. Instagram Twitter