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From South Bend, IN, to California, the rising solo artist and singer-songwriter In Attica finally releases his uplifting debut single, "Reverie." Starting his music career back in 2006, In Attica participated in a few different groups that helped his creative talents and industry knowledge expand. After his previous group, Far From Pheonix, was offered a record contract, the band fell apart at the seams, leading In Attica to begin the venture of a solo career. Recently releasing his debut single, "Reverie," In Attica reached out to former band-mate and good friend Bryan Kelso to co-produce and finish up the single. Introducing us to his stylings through a brilliant blend of organic piano and drums with pulsating synths and sub-bass, In Attica keeps our heart pumping with the release of this captivating single. Diving into "Reverie," the track opens with pulsating synths that give off an exhilarating 80s feel. The introduction continues to swell with various synth arrangements, anticipating the fiery beat drop of organic and punchy drum patterns. As In Attica begins singing of the endless war with himself and struggling to find inner peace, he locks us into the single in a matter of seconds. Something we must note about this debut single is the intricate sonic atmosphere that truly blurs the lines of various genres, exuding an uplifting and empowering feel through the powerful piano melodies, crashing drum breaks, and sweet synth arrangements. Ending the song off with boundless introspection through In Attica's honest and emotional lyricism, we're highly impressed with his lyrical depth through this debut. Locate In Attica's debut single, "Reverie," on all digital streaming platforms, and find yourself immersed within the broad and sweltering talent that In Attica displays through this uplifting debut release. "Reverie," will be released on all major streaming platforms on February 26. How can we, as listeners, get to know you better through this piece? "Reverie" is a very real look into my mind and perspective. It's a deeply personal song that reflects my journey towards self-respect and a realization that sometimes I just need to do things for myself. Not for anyone else. Not for any other reason. But do it because I want it, need it, and it will benefit my soul. Musically, the song showcases the spectrum of Alt. Rock I enjoy. Why did you want to lead the way of your solo career with a reflective and uplifting piece like "Reverie?" "Reverie" felt the most relevant to me and those around me. I do not typically enjoy songs with a demoralizing or negative character. We are living in a time surrounded by so much negativity and chaos... music should be our escape. What was your creative process like when working with producer and friend Bryan Kelso for "Reverie"? Was it easy for you to create this song, seeing as the two of you share a musical history? Songs tend to come to me at some of the most inopportune times. I have taken to humming, beat-boxing, or roughly singing the ideas out and recording them on my phone for later use. That is exactly how "Reverie" started. I couldn't get it out of my head. I recorded the skeleton of the song at my home and worked on it for a while. I eventually took it to Bryan to work on recording the vocals and shaping the track. Bryan and I always work magically together. I swear he can read my mind most of the time... but "Reverie" was certainly a unique and new challenge for us. We had never worked together on a song like this... but I actually think that is a good thing. Our "heavier" roots gave this song a different sound than I would have ever imagined and helped it stand out. Seeing as you're fresh into your solo career, where would you say your sound lies within the terms of genres? Do you want to create a certain sound or explore different sonic approaches? Struggling to define genre and sound seems to be the calling card of my career. I have such a wide range of appreciation and love for music that I try to pull a lot of it together when I write. I feel In Attica actually pulls from the entire spectrum of Alt Rock. From 80's bands like Modern English to mid-2000's bands like Thirty Seconds to Mars. I pull piano influence from artists like Andrew McMahon and Bruce Hornsby. But the sound would not be complete without the echoes of my Metalcore roots and the acknowledgment of my guilty pleasure; 80's electronic pop and rock music. What can we expect to see next from you? This year, In Attica, will release a full-length album. I expect to release this by end of Summer. Between now and then, I will release 1 more single. This year should also see a music video and plenty of mixed media support across social media and worldwide. I want listeners and fans to get to know me through In Attica and perhaps even enjoy watching this project grow and develop. Facebook Instagram Spotify

Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, the pop-punk/hip-hop artist and singer-songwriter Matthew Zeitler hits the breaks on a toxic relationship with his latest single, "Love's Dead." Now ready to share his creations with the world, Matthew Zeitler found his early influences through acts like The Chainsmokers, blackbear, Jeremy Zucker, and EDEN. Creating a distinct mix of pop, punk, and hip-hop, Matthew Zeitler makes his performances all the more potent through unique vocal stylings and powerful lyric writing. Produced by Matthew Zeitler and AJ Healey (Shaun Frank, Delaney Jane, Olivia Lunny, etc.), "Love's Dead" takes listeners through the powerful emotions of fleeing from a toxic relationship and finally seeing someone's true colors. When speaking upon the single, Zeitler quoted, "Though the lyrics reveal frustration, they also show a degree of acceptance and promote self-healing." "Love's Dead" takes us into the prime times of pop-punk through the intro's emotional electric guitar melodies and Matthew Zeitler's powerful vocal delivery. While the background sonics begin to expand through organic acoustic guitars, we're met with heavy drum kicks that pulse with vigor and stamina. Listening to Matthew Zeitler's lyricism, he goes back and forth from melodically singing his pains to offering more of a rhythmic approach, rapping about his sense of relief from waving his white flag. Also coming through with rather spiteful lyricism, Matthew Zeitler truly created the ultimate breakup tune for anyone to connect with. Don't miss out on the Toronto artist's latest breakup anthem, "Love's Dead," and familiarize yourself with Matthew Zeitler's broad sonic and lyrical range. We're excited to dive deeper into the creation of your emotional and powerful single, "Love's Dead." What pushed you to release your emotions through song and create this heavy breakup anthem? When I write songs I tell a story in my head. I usually see a collection of visuals and lyrics that essentially just pass through my mind as I work. With that said, it’s inevitable that there will be traces of my personal experiences in my songwriting. However, I tend to keep it as relatable as possible for the listener. I want anybody that hears my songs to be able to connect to them in some way, and that’s something I really love about songwriting. Admittedly I didn’t have a bad experience with someone that led to me writing Love’s Dead, but that’s fine. I know that there are a lot of people who have, and maybe this song can have a positive impact on them. What was your creative process when formulating the production for "Love's Dead" with AJ Healey? Do the two of you often collaborate on creative works? My manager Marcus Del reintroduced me to AJ Healey during the summer. Since then, he has been taking my demos to the next level sonically. We work well together and the whole process from start to finish is really seamless. I’ll spend hours in my home studio producing my demo and recording my vocals. After my demo is done, I’ll export all the stems from the project and send them to AJ. From there it’s just a matter of discussing the direction we want to go, and improving the sound. AJ can also play guitar a lot better than me which definitely helps take my songs to the next level. Did you find it challenging to sit down and write such honest, spiteful, and emotional lyricism for "Love's Dead?” Or was it more of a needed venting session? Songwriting can definitely be challenging, but I’m usually having so much fun with it that I don’t notice. I spent 12 hours making the demo for Love’s Dead one morning in August. I didn’t leave my studio the whole day, and by the end of the session, it was done. There were moments where I carefully thought about what I wanted to say while pacing back and forth and singing various lyrics, but for the most part, it was fairly easy. When I’m really into a song, it basically writes itself. With Love’s Dead I got to play this over-dramatic but frustrated character in a story I told in my head. I was always that kid that couldn’t stop talking (I still am), so songwriting is my way of getting my ideas and thoughts out while doing something I love. I guess love isn’t dead after all. ;) What did you want your audience to grasp or take away from your single "Love's Dead?” Did you want them to feel empowered to take action in their own lives? I always want my music to have a positive influence on my listeners. Even if it sounds like I’m saying something negative, I think there’s always something deeper to be learned. In the case of Love’s Dead, I hope it gives listeners motivation to speak their thoughts and feelings openly in a relationship. Too many times people stay with toxic people because they don’t think there’s better, or that they don’t deserve better. Everybody deserves the best and shouldn’t think otherwise, and I hope Love’s Dead helps people reach that realization. What can we expect to see next? We’re currently working on an album. Love’s Dead is only the start of my new sound and for the past year, I’ve been writing songs non-stop. I can’t wait to share this project with the world, and my whole team and I are proud of everything we’ve accomplished. Stay tuned! Instagram Facebook

Hip-hop raconteur, City Fidelia reigns from Ottawa, Canada, with extensive messaging surrounding contemptuous hostility of the social injustice that is police brutality. Known as a soulful street poet, lyricist, mentor, and positive figure in the Canadian music scene, we get to experience a side of City Fidelia’s authentic storytelling as he bears a vulnerability in his art that requests for a call to action. Bringing forth consequential themes to the month of February, better known as Black History Month, the reverberated soundscape of his most recent release, “Drugs and Loaded Weapons,” pulses through your speakers while allowing your mind to fixate upon the profound messaging that City Fidelia discourses. Illuminating focus on a subject that many still turn their backs to in the society we live in, we hear the hunger exposed in the tonal distinction that City Fidelia embodies as he interconnects the excessive and merciless use of force and the often fear-provoking experiences of exchanges with police that disproportionately affect people of color. Rich in his vocalization, City Fidelia takes us through his impeccably timed verses as he displays buttery cadences that punch into the thesis of systemic racial biases embedded in policing. With the lyrical motif, “Tryin’ to stay calm, stay strong when the TVs on. Flipping through the news just to see another brother gone. Even when the cameras on, they always acquitted. Yeah, they put the charges on, but never convicted,” this single is more than just another song to be heard and forgotten about. “Drugs and Loaded Weapons,” is a brilliant masterpiece that plunges into the depths of true Hip-hop, all while trickling into a unique realm of new wave flavor that has become a fluent trait for the emerging artist. If you haven’t grasped it yet, you should be no stranger to the quintessence of City Fidelia as he continues to use his platform to be a voice for BIPOC Canadians and citizens across the globe. “Drugs and Loaded Weapons,” can be found on all major streaming platforms with a live performance video of the long-awaited track debuting on YouTube. facebook.com/CityFidelia instagram.com/cityfidelia

Formed in 2005 from the great city of Cleveland, Ohio, Drenalin is back with another hit with their release of, “Hope.” Being a malleable staple that dabbles in the sounds of New Wave, Rap, Alternative R&B, Post-Hardcore, Country Rock, Pop, acoustic, piano, and multiple stringed instruments, they bring forth luxurious hard-hitting energy that caters to their Hard Rock/Heavy Metal fan base. Taking the high-impact energy down to a level of smooth ballads and hopefulness, Drenalin brings forth the depths of, “Hope.” In a chilling piano forward narrative, you’re taken into a reverberated resonance that trickles into ubiquitous storytelling. With a heavenly female vocal taking the lead, the venture into a cutting-edge dispensary of thought-provoking emotion has you hanging onto the edge of your seat. Drenalin exudes a path of flexibility in the variety of hues that they provide. With a starry-eyed message of finding belonging from the exhilarating strength bared through hardships, we can’t help but get lost in the progression as, “Hope,” builds with the harmonious bliss provided. Projecting us to a celebration of the hope we find from within, Drenalin truly bends genres as they push the envelope for what’s to come. Proving that they can fit into any dreamscape called upon, the artistic versatility glows from this band. As the triumphant joys come pouring through your headphones, the narrative that is, “Hope,” ramps up as we escalate to sights not yet discovered with the musical creations from Drenalin. Effortlessly cascading upon the victorious tenors the instrumentation holds, the melodic effervescence heightens our senses in this sonic expedition waiting to be explored by the world. We were taken back by the artistic versatility presented to us in, “Hope.” What was it like collaborating with a female vocalist in order to portray the distinctive sound we hear and love? Cat Lally is the female vocalist featured in Hope. Cat has been a godsend to Drenalin, not only through her beautiful and powerful vocals but with her ability to convey the emotional prowess that this song and the domestic violence movement deserve. With such a powerful message behind the song, it was imperative that the instrumental and vocals were performed with musical prestige in order to effectively convey the story of and support the awareness of domestic violence. What is the meaning behind the lyrical message in this single? Hope tells the story of a domestic violence survivor and her path to self-empowerment and eventual breaking free from the chains of this societal disease. The story is told in a three-part movement with the first scene showing a trapped and fragile survivor. The second scene portrays the survivor’s realization that she alone has the power and strength to change her life. The third and final scene shows the rebirth of the survivor into a strong and confident woman who now is in control of her own life and future. How would you say that “Hope,” holds up to other songs offered up on your catalog? Hope is by far the most unique song that Drenalin has written thus far and this excites us for many reasons! The upcoming album “Unrestricted”, just as the title suggests, doesn’t fit into one or two genres, but spans from rock to electronic to symphonic pop as you hear in “Hope.” Catering to a wide audience, what are you hoping that your audience takes away from, “Hope?" Our hope is that this song will speak to past, present, and future survivors of domestic violence with its true and open content. We hope that this song offers strength and empowerment to those who are survivors of domestic violence, those currently dealing with domestic violence, and ultimately to all those who are struggling with any hardship in their lives. The heart of Hope’s message is that you cannot always rely on others to make a better life for yourself, but you can always make a better life for yourself. What's next? Next, we will be planning our “Stay Strong Against Domestic Violence” movement where we will be using all of our platforms including “Hope,” to spread awareness of domestic violence and do whatever we can to help those in need. Additionally, we will be releasing two more singles off the upcoming album, “Unrestricted," and eventually release the album in the summer. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Known as a consummate musical shapeshifter, the versatile hip-hop artist, rapper, and songwriter Zachary Murdock deliver unfiltered honesty with his recent hit, "Supernatural (feat. Wiill)." Creating hip-hop music that blurs the lines of supreme funk and futuristic soul, Zachary Murdock offers his naturally gifted creative abilities for all of us to relish. What stands out is Zachary Murdock's poetic lyricism, painting all sorts of vivid and surreal images that speak nothing but the truth. Touching on his recent single, "Supernatural (feat. Wiill)," we hear an incredibly profound and thorough lyrical concept shine through while Zachary Murdock and Wiill take us into sonic and lyrical bliss. Offering more of a mid-tempo and lighthearted vibe through the warm sonics, we admire the song's dynamic range, especially with help from Zachary Murdock and Wiill's deep bars and lyrics. "Supernatural (feat. Wiill)" opens with filtered acoustic guitar melodies and Zachary Murdock's melodic vocals, singing a story of being worked to the bone and seeking paradise. Overtop of bright and tender hip-hop production, we love the blend of organic guitars and synthetic drum patterns, making for a sound that's contemporary and timeless. Continuing on the groove of this single, the supporting production offers incredibly tender elements that leave Zachary Murdock and Wiill to stand in the spotlight. Listening to Wiill's bars, he touches on a similar theme of his fears and avoiding help to reach his goals solo. Ending the song on more of an introspective note, we love the depth of this conceptual and moving single. Experience Zachary Murdock's thorough and meaningful single, "Supernatural (feat. Wiill)," on all digital streaming platforms, and keep track of the consummate creative as he takes 2021 by the horns. Listen to "Supernatural (feat. Wiill)," here. Hello Zachary and a warm welcome to BuzzMusic. We love the lyrical and sonic depth within your single "Supernatural (feat. Wiill)." What pushed you to create such a raw piece like this? "Supernatural" was born out of a series I created called the Daily Flows where I and my team created a song and video every day from scratch posting it the same night on Instagram. We ended up making 212 songs and "Supernatural" was created during the end of this insane musical marathon. The raw feel of the song was inspired by my intense passion and drive that has kept me creating for 20+ years, through all of the heartbreak and resistance, and that continues to keep me inspired daily to show up and give everything I've got to my art. This record is an anthem for the ferocious dreamers who refuse to give up no matter what happens, through the shadows keeping their hearts fire ablaze. Did you have any help regarding the production for "Supernatural (feat. Wiill)?" How did this sonic creative process go about? "Supernatural" was produced by Kevin Joseph, Beats by Ghostwriter, and Joshua Morales and was created remotely during the quarantine. The song began with Kevin sending me a guitar loop which quickly inspired my pen to dance wildly on the page. I recorded my vocals, sent the song to Beats, Josh and Wiill and the rest is history. Did you and Wiill work on each other's bars together for "Supernatural (feat. Wiill)?" Or did you create your verses solo? Wiill and I are brothers and so we are both cuts from the same cloth. We have an unspoken understanding of each other and so when I sent him the song he knew exactly what to do. Wiill is a one-of-a-kind artist, pure talent, and natural creator and I am so excited to keep growing alongside him. How does "Supernatural (feat. Wiill)" fit into the entire EP 'Ghost to Ghost, Vol. 1?' Does the single touch on any themes that are mentioned throughout the EP? The 'Ghost to Ghost, Vol. 1' EP is all about believing in yourself, listening to Spirit, and accepting the light and dark as one. "Supernatural" feels like a peak moment in the EP, a mountain top song sung by the hero who has traveled far and wide to reach their enlightenment sky. What do you want listeners to know about you and the music that you create? Like you, I am the mystery in disguise, a "human" who was born full of love and curiosity, passion and joy to connect and create. Over the years a deep sadness began to fill my heart as I saw how much cruelty and suffering fill our world. This sadness inspired me to dig deep and find my true passion, music and creating, and to use these gifts to illuminate the darkness. We are all from the same source and will return there again someday, my music is a reminder of that and a call to the inner child inside of all of us to rise up and roar. I am constantly creating and have no plans of stopping, follow me on Instagram @channelthesun to stay updated on all of the new magic and tune in February 26th for the release of our new EP, "Ghost to Ghost, Vol. 2" Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Madison, Wisconsin, is home to Hip-hop and R&B artist Marcus Porter. Having always been a boy from Wisconsin, Marcus Porter brings forth his delectable musical creations, which he deems as essential, uplifting, and also inspirational. Utilizing hues of Indie, Backpack Rap, and hints of R&B, Marcus Porter began to create music for his own ears until he realized that he needed his music to resonate with other people in the world. Pushing forth a captivating track that takes us back to wistful readings of Chicken Soup for the Soul novels, if they were paired with a sprinkle of Marcus Porter’s homemade charisma, we get to hear the flavourful single, “Soup for the Soul.” Indulging his audience in an enriching fusion of his panaches that fall into an assortment of classifications that epitomize the genre of Hip-hop today, Marcus Porter has something distinctive to offer up in the liveliness that he brings to the table. Sweeping through his verses with a well-executed delivery of witty quips, Marcus Porter takes us to the triumphant hook that doubles in intensity as it immerses our speakers. Marcus Porter takes his talents to a new-fangled dimension as he seamlessly adds a pep in his step with the way that he conveys his zealous messaging. Knowing what it takes to create a timeless hit, you can hear signature attributes in the manner, “Soup for the Soul,” fit a, never go out of style, scheme. The lyrical contributions that illuminate themes of an exposed elegiac personality bring the spotlight back to the admirable traits that Marcus Porter comprehends. With another single in the books, we’re impressed with the consistent growth that Marcus Porter exemplifies with each fresh release. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Marcus Porter, it’s always a pleasure when we get to catch up on your artistic journey! How have you found your artistic style grow from your previous release to the release of, “Soup for the Soul?" I am ecstatic to let you all back into the journey! My style has grown a lot over the last couple of years & Soup for the Soul is just one of the many pieces of music where the growth has come for me & my artistry. Could you please share what the recording process looked like when fashioning, “Soup for the Soul?" It started with me building the beat I went with the piano melody then built around it adding the horns, the bells & then finally the drums. I wrote the hook first on a four-bar loop of just melodies before the drums even got added and then it all just kind of came together when I started arranging the song for what I wanted it to be. What are you hoping that listeners take away from your messaging in this song? I am hoping that the listeners take away I am cooking up a different sound & taste for their pallets for music and the truth and honesty in it and that I won’t stop being me in the way I do in life for myself or people & I’m trying to feed them solid music for their soul. You have been known for the consistency in the quality of your releases. In a world where artists tend to debate over quality versus quantity, what’s your stance? I believe you need both, quality is what keeps them listening. I also believe you definitely should be consistent with dropping but doing it at a pace that allows you to still have the quality you need to drop. What's next? What's next for me is that I will be dropping a few more singles along with videos and possibly a couple of bodies of work. 2021 will be a busy year for sure you will be hearing from me again soon! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

D.C is home to the Indie-Rock trio known as Beach Haven. Blending styles of surf rock, indie pop, and punk to form a unique sound, they began playing together when we were only 14 years old. Exploring themes of teenage angst, anxiety, longing, and the many obstacles faced while growing up, they hope that they can relate to their audience through the music that they create. Beach Haven’s most recent single, “New Year’s Day,” has your speakers immersed in what starts out as an acoustic frolic of warm sentiments, but quickly transitions to a rhythmic medley of Rock forward essence. The affluent guitar chords drive this composition as the feathery ballad dips into the theme of tight arrangements and syncopated energy. Fueling the quintessence of “New Year’s Day,” with their own amalgamated elements, Beach Haven’s unique sound feels familiar in a way that brings you comfort. The moody bassline that acts as the backbone of this record has this song leaning on the wall of poignant concoctions. Beach Haven offers up a different take on the day after the most popular night of the year. They bring a newfound sense of realism to the table as they address the themes of not wanting to mingle and catch up in a forced nature. As the arrangement progresses through its sonic ventures, we’re swept away by the prevailing vocalization that takes the tracks meaning to another level still undiscovered by most. Numerous elements allow, “New Year’s Day,” to stand out as the song embodies two universes to fulfill the composition. We get an edgy, in-your-face attitude that shines through, all while providing a tantalizing ambiance to feast upon. Beach Haven has done it once again. Hello Beach Haven, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on the release of, “New Year’s Day.” What inspired you to write about this particular day? New Years' has always been such a positive holiday and we've never really felt that way. All the "new year, new me" talk gets really annoying when you feel like the same old you and you've already broken your new years' resolutions. We wanted to write a realistic song about the new year's expectations for those who don't see the new year in such a positive light. What has kept you together and inspired through the events of 2020 leading into 2021? 2020 was very rough for all of us, but through it, all writing music is really what brought us all together in the first place, and it hadn't changed going into 2020. If anything it really showed us that music more than anything is the thing that keeps us all going. We've had more time than ever to grow as musicians and write as much as possible. Though 2020 was a rough year, it's allowed us to sit back and focus on writing the best music we can. We can only imagine the chemistry between the three of you. What did the creative process look like when bringing this song to life? The song was originally written by our lead singer, Jessie. She had brought the song to all of us and we had all really connected with it. We thought the song was very relatable, which made finishing the rest of the song flow so naturally. What’s the next move for Beach Haven? We hear that there is an album on the way? What are listeners in store for when it comes to this project? Yes! Our first album, 'Greetings From Beach Haven,' is set to be released in late March. These were written over the span of 3 years mostly in our drummer's mom's basement. With this project, we never really had an objective when writing, we just kind of wrote what we were feeling. The album ended up exploring themes of angst, nostalgia, and the everyday struggles we were facing as 3 young teenagers. We're hoping to reach other people who can relate to our music and hopefully feel a sense of not being alone. What can we expect to see next from you? Aside from our debut album, we're hoping to continue writing and recording. And hopefully once everything opens back up again, some shows. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

From Alberta to Toronto, the emotive artist and singer-songwriter Jordan Hart releases his latest vulnerable and ear-pleasing single with, "Only Pieces of the Truth." After embarking on a 100-day busking challenge around Toronto with all proceeds donated to L'Arche Canada, Jordan Hart culminated the stamina to perform a sold-out show at Toronto's Great Hall. Now signed to Believe Digital and All Points (UK), Jordan Hart is currently gearing up for his debut EP's release, available next month. Singing for the vulnerable through his recent single, "Only Pieces of the Truth," Jordan Hart also released an equally compelling music video that tells a highly conceptual and emotional story. Speaking upon the song itself, Jordan Hart sings a tale of wanting to repair a relationship but not having the courage to show his vulnerable side. Listening to "Only Pieces of the Truth," a serene electric guitar melody softly opens the piece alongside Jordan Hart's ethereal vocals, soothingly singing of his melancholy state surrounded by inner demons. Reaching the hook, an angelic female vocal accompanies Jordan Hart while they sing of wishing to express emotions without words. Moving through the piece, an enchanting down-tempo instrumental floats us through sonic tranquility, meeting up with Jordan Hart's modern rhythmic approach at the bridge. Ending the piece with vast passion and emotion, we highly encourage our readers to experience this song's calming atmosphere and relatable concepts. Discover Jordan Hart's chilling single "Only Pieces of the Truth" on all streaming platforms, and find the equally moving music video available on YouTube. Hello Jordan Hart and welcome to BuzzMusic. We deeply enjoyed the emotional depth of your recent single, "Only Pieces of the Truth." What was your inspiration behind this single? Thank you, I’m glad it resonated with you! The song was inspired by the feeling of loving someone deeply through a veil of pride. Have you ever been in a situation with someone you love where a history of little arguments and rough patches result in you being guarded around each other? This song explores the extent of that feeling where two lovers who both care passionately about each other are struggling to let go of their own pride and resentment to reconnect to the way they once were. It was specifically inspired by a couple in my life that I am close to, but all of the moments resonate through my own similar experiences. What messages did you want to convey to listeners through your songwriting within "Only Pieces of the Truth?” I hope that this song helps people feel seen. I know that it explores a topic that is rarely spoken about, but I feel like many of us can relate to the struggle of being fully vulnerable with someone we care about. I hope the music helps people reach a state of peace and vulnerability within themselves and that the sweeping melodies land inside of them in a way that makes this their song as much as it is mine. What was it like creating the music video for "Only Pieces of the Truth?” The experience was incredible! I got to work with Julia Hendrickson who happens to be my favorite music video director that I’ve ever seen! The concept came together organically and naturally and everyone on the team played their part with intentionality and excitement. Could you take us through the concepts and story within your music video for "Only Pieces of the Truth?” A few days before my first official single release, I was playing the song on a street corner and was blown away when an incredible dancer (Josh Cezar), who happened to be walking by, joined in and began to improvise to the music in front of a crowd of people who stopped to watch and listen (here is a video from one of the people watching). Immediately after officially releasing this song and the single that followed, I was surprised again by a lot of incredible contemporary dancers and choreographers, such as Tom Richardson from the Broadway Dance Centre in New York, who were inspired to work with the songs. After seeing this organic, international collaborative movement forming and after noticing the way that dance accentuated the stories within the songs, I knew that I wanted to explore it in my first official music video. Conceptually, we wanted to explore the line between the purely natural and slightly distorted or manipulated which mirrors elements of the story and production of Only Pieces of the Truth. The old, abandoned mansion in the city of Toronto where we shot this video, feels like a perfect representation of this to me. It's decaying paint and old wood make it feel like space is being reclaimed by the natural world and the natural light that quietly exposes the dark abandoned rooms reminds me of our profound impermanence in the face of the vastness of the environment that surrounds us. The dancers wore little to no makeup and dressed very simply as to contrast beautifully against this forgotten space that was once such a grand statement of human presence. Should we expect more emotional and heartfelt songs like "Only Pieces of the Truth" within your debut EP next month? Yes! The EP as a whole explores concepts that are all really close to my heart. I am specifically excited for the next video which is one of the most intimate and important pieces of art that I have ever been a part of creating️. Can’t wait to share it with you! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Josey thrives in the genres of Soul, Pop, and R&B. Hailing from Houston, Texas, she was crowned the winner of the talent competition "The Fame Chicago" in 2016. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2017, Josey moved to Nashville, to further pursue her artist and songwriting career. Striving to create a unique balance of the genres she dominates, Josey sings to express, not impress. Her songwriting focuses on self-love and the obstacles she has faced as an underdog and overcoming them. In the loud and proud anthem that Josey delves into with her most recent single, “Look It Up,” we hear her daring timbres shine bright as a vocalist with a serious set of pipes. “Look It Up,” digs into the subject matter that surrounds people from the outside underestimating the buoyant character that Josey powers out from within. In the carefully crafted words executed in the lively Pop-fueled record, Josey makes it known that they can continue to push her buttons, but it will take more than that for her to succumb to their antics. There is a self-assured tone that thunders through the vocal performance exuded by Josey. The fluent combination of her prevailing voice cascades with the delicate trickles of the instrumentation to become one in a unified manner of victorious rulings. We admire the details that went into the arrangement of this track. Every harmony, beat drop, and perfectly timed melody has its own place to further ignite the fire in Josey’s audience. With her presence radiating intoxicating charisma, Josey has the gift of being able to pull listeners in as they relate to her messaging on an intrapersonal level. “Look It Up,” is sure to turn heads and have the flock swarming towards her. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Josey, and congratulations on the release of, “Look It Up.” What state of mind were you in when writing this song? How long did it take you to get the masterpiece out? Thank you so much! I was in a good state of mind however I was very annoyed, wanted to rant, and kinda be petty really haha. This was a great writer with my friend and songwriter Hera Lynn. We finished the song in a few hours and the first hour we mainly just spent talking. How does “Look It Up,” compare to other songs found in your music catalog? I think Look it up-fits very well in my catalog. The song tempo-wise is kinda in between TMI and Energy. It's not super upbeat like TMI but it's not as relaxed and chill as Energy. This song is really sassy and has a nice kick to it. It is different from my past releases but still sounds like me. It's all in the same vibe, just different colors of my sound and personality are shown. As a born performer, have the events of 2020 leading into 2021 shaped a new approach to your craft and your ability to perform at notable venues? Yes definitely, I think the pandemic made me take a step back and just focus on the craft and writing songs. Touring and playing live shows is pretty much out the window till next year. I miss live music more than anything but it has been nice to take time to practice piano and guitar more, rest my voice and learn more material. So now my focus is pushing songs on social media and trying to write the best songs I can while working on my stamina, vocal, and performance skills. So when we do get to play live again, I'll have lots of new material, I'll be better than before and hopefully on bigger stages! How have you found yourself growing as an artist from your first release to the release of, “Look It Up?" Yes, I was soo pressed and nitty-gritty about my first release and I wanted everything to be perfect. Now I feel it gets easier each time and my priorities as an artist are different now. In my first release, I was planning two release shows and submitting to blogs for press and having band practice. Now everything is still hectic. I'm still pushing for the press and asking people individually to pre-save my song. However, I'm more focused on the big picture, not just one show or release party or how well the song will do in one town. What is the main message you'd like to deliver as an artist? The main message I want to deliver as an artist would be to love unapologetically. Love yourself, love others, and love what you do. Queen Dolly Parton says "Figure out who you are and do it on purpose". I love her and that quote! Find yourself, what you love, who you love, and make no apologies for it! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Mixing elements of Alternative, Indie, and Punk Rock, Super OK is a trio composed of Davey Henry, Benjamin Buday, and Kat Cannon. The three met in Boston and developed a kinship over a shared love of performing and enjoying music. They made their way to Los Angeles in 2018, and since then, they’ve tapped into their passion for making music, and are more than excited for the musical creations that they get to release to their growing fan base. Gritty with the nostalgia of 90’s Punk Rock, Super OK presents their most recent single, “616.” Embracing their raucous elements with crunchy guitar riffs, and explosive drum patterns, the rhythm sequence that is exuded in this track takes us into grainy subdivisions of dimensional resonance. With the slick flow of the mid-tempo arrangement coming together in a unified fashion, we feel the organized chaos radiating from Super OK. The purposely simplistic approach to the vocal performance flourishes into the boisterous chorus that ignites the fiery passion that Super OK places on display. As they make a lasting impression on their vastly growing audience, a blend of perseverance and hopefulness collides into a colossal fusion of powerful charisma. Wildly in your face energy seeps through the speakers as, “616,” delves into a narrative approaching the abstract scenery of the band's songwriting techniques. At 4 minutes and 31 seconds, you don’t even realize that this song runs the length of the time it does. You’re fully immersed in the head-banging vitality that Super OK offers as they serve us angst on a platter. Setting their eyes on the prize, we look forward to hearing their next magnetic release as they present their appeal in zesty forms of intoxicating melodies. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Super OK! Congratulations on the release of “616.” We love the energy presented in this track! What does this song mean to you as a collective? 616 is the first song we jammed on and finished together! We started playing this back in Benjamin and Kat's apartment in West LA while trying to figure out what we wanted to do and how. 616 really shaped our sound direction, creative direction, and writing process throughout our songs. Later, it even led the way in our first experiments in creative recording and production. Could you please share a glimpse of how you approached the creative and recording process for “616?" 616 was an idea Benjamin sat on for years as a drummer in his previous band, and though he wrote all the initial parts, the input from Kat and Davey, and the resulting parts that followed, made the song what it is and helped us understand how we could work together. For Kat, being somewhat new to bass at the time, the bassline Benjamin wrote for 616 was the first one that took her out of her comfort zone and influenced how she would write future bass parts. Because it was the first song we started recording, it's been instrumental in teaching us how to record, mix and produce our songs. We recorded our parts remotely, combined them, and sent them to our good friend Chris Harvey (I Was Awake) for engineering and production. As a band, how do you continue to inspire one another? Super OK has given us a lot of firsts: it's Kat's first band, it's Benjamin's first time playing guitar and singing, and for Davey, our next single (March 5th!) will be the first song he's written to be released. That we're experiencing all these firsts together is really inspiring. There's something ethereal about ideas seemingly coming out of the blue and finding their home in Super OK. Something great that we’ve learned throughout writing for this album is how our different influences play out, and it's fulfilling to be able to surprise ourselves and each other with the ideas we're producing. The process of writing and recording remotely has taught us so much about how to keep being creative and productive even though we couldn’t collaborate in person, strengthened our bond as a group, and kept us motivated in tough times. Do you have a personal favorite lyric from "616?" Benjamin: I wrote these lyrics, so I haven't really gone back to analyze them a bunch, but I think "in these dreams my house is not my home/and all these thoughts I have are not my own" is the one I'd point out. That is the best way I can describe how my dreams work - I'll be at home, or work, or at school, and it's definitely not my reality, but for some reason in the dream, I accept it as if it is. I like thinking of how maybe dreams are a peek into the multiverse where other versions of yourself are on their own journeys, and each dream sees you living as another you for just one time. Davey: As it's such a fun song I think it's easy to overlook its meaning and what’s happening. The final chorus has, what I consider, a very profound difference that I find both striking and moving every time I hear it. Once you hear it, I think you too will find a greater appreciation for the song. You have an album dropping in the summertime that we can’t wait to hear! Can you tell us anything about the forthcoming project? What's really neat about this album is that about half of it was written during the pandemic, and so we've never played some of these songs together. They aren't battle-tested! But we've been able to craft some meaningful songs without the live performance and rehearsal aspect giving us second thoughts or limiting us. This project has meant so much for us that at times it can be hard to believe that it's actually happening. We’ve had the vision for years though didn’t expect quite how it’d come together, we’ve grown and learned together in different ways than we expected, and we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished. instagram.com/wearesuperok facebook.com/wearesuperok