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Turning up the heat on his usual Lo-fi dance ambiance, j_basco is back with an innovative Electro-Pop sound. Teaming up with vocalist Marina Martin, the effervescent waves created in, “The Hug,” represent a stunning contrast throughout the beauty in melancholy. Enthralling rhythm has you on the hook as Montreal producer j_basco creates a futuristic realm of intriguing movement in the instrumentation of, “The Hug.” The heavenly vocals exuded by Marina Martin delicately cascade mystical depth accompanying the exhilarated foundation of artistic values. Creating a collision of hopefulness in the musical tenors embodied in this sonic invitation to inner peace, the dynamism between these two artists brings an auditory canvas to life for listeners to paint their own vivid images. As we take in the melodious harmonies, we’re encouraged to feel the emotion surging through the production. The dominant thesis of feeling isolated, and unable to connect or communicate with the people around you, is one that j_basco is familiar with. Reminding listeners to confront their own demons, the importance of following the light, and trusting the power of connection is ever so prominent. With honesty represented in the key influences, their talents encompass, be prepared to be overcome with authenticity, deep meanings, and the urge to be profligately washed away in the sweet timbres of, “The Hug.” Welcome to BuzzMusic, j_basco, we love the collaboration between you and Marina Martin on, “The Hug.” What was it like coming together to create such a meaningful project? After having completed the initial compositions for the album, I was stuck with this catchy beat I had created with the idea for the song. I knew the feelings I wanted to convey, but not being a vocalist or lyricist, I was unsure how to progress. I sent the beat and the text to Marina, and she sent me back a phone recording she managed whilst on the road in her campervan - I immediately fell in love with her voice and the way she developed the lyrics. It was unusual in its structure, but the contrast her voice lends to the beat makes it the perfect fit, I think, for telling the story. As "The Hug" is the lead single off of your album, ‘Nothing Makes Sense but Colour,’ what made you chose it as the first release and single? What can listeners expect from the album? I chose "the Hug" (and "Raspberry Rooster Feet" - the second single) as the singles since they’re the catchiest, most radio-friendly tracks on the album. They both feature vocals and I thought would be the most fun to work on for Music Videos. There’s no official date for the release of the video for "Raspberry Rooster Feet," but I’m hoping to share that over the coming months. From the album, you can expect a variety of moods - from smooth & sexy dance beats to some trippier ones. There are some melancholic vibes, to some plain bizarre ones to portray less hopeful tones. There are a few more mature-sounding songs sprinkled throughout, that contrast well with the overall colorful synthpop vibe that flows through the record. How does this song compare to previous bodies of work that you have released? It’s definitely one of the least experimental tracks I’ve created. In the past, most of my music could be classified as LoFi or Experimental dance, and while "the Hug" is still pretty experimental for a pop song, I think I made an effort for it to be as accessible to most people, while still staying true to myself. Do you notice any changes in your growth as an artist from your first release to this present moment? A lot yes! I’ve also noticed a lot of growth as a person over these last few years - and I think it translates into the music as well. I think I’ve seen growth in my creative process and my ability to achieve states of flow - as well as an ability to think more deeply about what I want to create, and what I want to express through my creations. But I’m still growing and there’s definitely a lot of room for improvement, so hopefully, I will continue to do so! What's some advice you can give another artist who's getting started? This might sound like a cliché, but to keep working hard, developing, and fine-tuning your craft. Sometimes we have this desire for instant recognition - but without having put in the work, and having made the mistakes - and I think it’s easy to get discouraged with that attitude. But to keep at something you love doing, and learning can be a truly rewarding journey. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Kersty Ryan is the Austin-based singer-songwriter that broke into the industry last year with her debut single, ‘Anybody Else.’ Driven towards a career in music early on in life, Kersty Ryan has been taking control of the stage since elementary school and planting herself with roots in Pop and R&B. Kersty Ryan has honed in on her own sound as an artist as she continues to craft vulnerable and honest lyrics, pairing them with a gritty vocal tone and a wide range. As we center our attention to Kersty Ryan’s single, “Outgrown,” we are exposed to a striking ambiance that dips our toes into a slow-tempo ballad. The piano-driven instrumentation effortlessly carries Kersty Ryan’s vocals as she casts them onto an emotion-filled canvas for all to hear. Tapping into her most authentic self, we feast upon the raw lyrical content that Kersty Ryan so graciously offers up for listeners to relate to on a more intimate level. You can hear the honesty peak out of her vocal tone as she delicately plays upon the words that she places trust in. In an ethereal atmosphere that lingers on our minds, Kersty Ryan manages to stand out from the rest as she invites us into the warm embrace she holds. The harmonies she executes ricochet in our hearts as we delve into the artistic talent that she seamlessly cascades upon this track. “Outgrown,” is an ode to outgrowing a person who once played a huge role in Kersty Ryan’s life that no longer serves a purpose for being there. Diving into a mature subject matter like this places her on a different spectrum of artistry. If this is what we can expect from her EP, 'SAD GIRL,' we’re all for Kersty Ryan tugging at our heartstrings. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Kersty Ryan, thank you for being with us today. Regarding your EP, 'SAD GIRL,' you dive into real-life experiences that have shaped you. In, “Outgrown,” what moment inspired the lyrical content? "Outgrown" was inspired by a relationship that I felt like I lost myself in. When I got out of the relationship, I felt like there was so little of myself left; like I put my entire identity into it, and then had nothing. Afterward, I was able to see the relationship from an outside perspective and find myself again without him in the picture. I feel like I learned so much about myself and about what love should look like in the process. How long did the writing and recording process take you to complete, “Outgrown?" It's funny because this was such a last-minute song. I had a different song in mind for the end of the EP, and then completely scrapped it last minute and decided I wanted to write a whole new song about this concept of "out-growing" somebody. I wrote the song in one night and then spent a week building it out and recording. It was finished two weeks before I had to upload the EP for release! I just thought it fit perfectly and I fell in love with it. Do you allow your musical inspirations of Kelly Clarkson and Alicia Keys to speak into the music that you create? Sometimes! A lot of my vocal inspiration as a kid came from both of them. They both introduced me to strong, powerful female vocals, with a ton of runs and so many different things. I think in a way they helped shape how I sing. As far as my music style/inspirations, I think I take a lot more from other pop artists like Julia Michaels and Billie Eilish. Do the sounds heard in “Outgrown” pave the way for the other singles you have collected onto, 'SAD GIRL?' Since this was the last song created for the EP (super last minute, too), I think it was more-so all the songs on the project came into play when getting inspiration for "Outgrown". I wanted something that fit into the project, that showed my journey from the past couple of years, and quite literally, showed my growth. I think it's the perfect ending for 'SAD GRL.' What can we expect to see next from you? More music! I have two music videos that will be coming out in the coming weeks as well. I have more singles, along with my album already in the works! I'm super excited. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Founded in 1987 by Gianfranco Bortolotti, Media Records became one of the most pioneering dance labels in the world, having an integral role in shaping the sounds of the '80s & '90s, it continues to be an influential force on the music scene today. Along the way, played a part in breaking artists including Cappella, 49ers, Gigi D'Agostino, Mauro Picotto, and many more. Fast forward to 2021, Media Records NXT launches the next chapter in its story, with the renewed mission of signing tracks from an array of the world's most talented producers. Based in Turin and hailed as the No1 female DJ in Italy (in both 2017 & 2020, by the respected Djane Mag), Media Records present the new single from Greta Tedeschi, as she drops 'Patrick Swayze.' Delivering a vocal-driven, future sure-fire player, the record features much of Greta's trademark sound and her upward trajectory shows no signs of slowing. Stay tuned, as 'Patrick Swayze' touches down globally. facebook.com/gretatedeschi.official instagram.com/gretatedeschiofficial soundcloud.com/greta_tedeschi

Electrifying artist J.RoB drizzles his signature sauce on the genre of Hip-hop. Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, he tells his story and message to his audience in hopes to inspire and motivate those alike. J.RoB has a knack for building up a fortified report with his audience, as he takes you on a lyrical journey through his path of lived experiences. Turning up the heat in a cryptic soundscape of enticing Hip-hop vibrancy, J.RoB simmers in a braising medley of nostalgic hues with his most recent single, “Money Bags.” The numinous mid-tempo instrumentation trickles through the speakers as it immerses your headspace in uncanny anticipation of creativity. J.RoB approaches this beat as a blank canvas in which he can manufacture a solidified ambiance that dips into unmatched lyrical dexterity. The well-crafted song structure allows you to fixate on the depth in the verses, as well as get lost in the hypnotic appeal that the chorus entrances you with. As J.RoB takes his audience through the spectrum of his witty quips that pack a punch, he shines as a prime example of exuding a message behind the thought-provoking words that he places forth. Dripping in confidence, his tonal distinction is one that will remain on your mind long after the song is over. With the attitude that he emits in, “Money Bags,” we suggest dimming the lights and reclining into your seat for the riveting fusion about to be embedded in your head. Welcome to BuzzMusic, J.RoB! Congratulations on the release of, “Money Bags.” What is the message that you’re hoping your audience takes away from this single? What does this record mean to you as the artist? Thanks! The message this time around is a simple one, and some might call it cliche, but it's to grab the bag especially in these times we are in. Also to go out and grab what you feel you deserve. This record means a lot to me, being produced by a soon-to-be-legendary producer V12 the Hitman. I've been wanting to work with V12 for years and to have that happen with this one was a win in my book. V12 has produced and engineered for some of your favorite rappers in the game, Nipsey, Jeezy, and Ross just to name a few. Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative and recording process looked like when fashioning, “Money Bags”? I and V12 met up in our home town of Grand Rapids MI, at a Clothing store called "Wasted Brand Clothing" a good mutual friend of ours owns. He played some beats and what is now "Money Bags" comes on and I instantly feel a Gotham City vibe and get to nodding my head. I told him this the one. I recorded the song at my favorite Studio "House of Trees." Took me 30 min to write the whole song. The beat just made me feel like one of the guys in the Jokers crew and put me in the mind frame of a burglar on a heist. How does this single compare to the other bodies of work you have in your musical catalog? Usually, my music is what they call "conscious" or inspirational and has more of a hip-hop-type vibe. This feels like something for the radio to me or more for the masses. Again working with V12 the Hitman is something that I never had a chance to do, and he brings industry quality. So it's industry-ready. What can listeners expect to see and hear from you in 2021? 2021 we have big plans. I will be dropping music every quarter. I have a Live EP project with the band Bedrock the Foundation and another joint venture with an artist by the name of A1 that is entirely produced by my guy Troy Ceasar. Hitting a lot of cities as well, hopefully when this damn Covid goes away lol. jrobsmusic.com

From Brooklyn via Los Angeles, the touring singer-songwriter and record producer Vanessa Silberman releases a sultry electro-pop single with "My Love." Widely known through the DIY touring community for playing and booking over 800 shows spanning from 2015-2020, Vanessa Silberman went on to play over 200 shows in 2017. After garnering the attention of listeners everywhere, Vanessa Silberman was named one of audiofemme.com's hardest working singer-songwriters for three years in a row. Now releasing her latest single, "My Love," just in time for Valentine's Day, Vanessa Silberman found inspiration for the single through her girlfriend and the overwhelming magical emotions that overpower her when in the presence of her partner. Through a punchy electro-pop sonic atmosphere and Vanessa Silberman's calming delivery, the song screams passion from each heated element. Submerging ourselves into "My Love," we're met with glimmering synths that shine in the background while a nostalgic synth-pop beat makes its way in alongside Vanessa Silberman's slightly filtered and warm vocal delivery. While singing of her love being out of this world while she's over the moon, Vanessa Silberman has truly fueled this piece with incredibly conceptual and sensual lyricism. Moving towards the hook, a blistering bass-like synth arrangement powers through and gives us all the sultry ambiance of the forthcoming holiday. We feel a heavy 80s feel through this piece and Vanessa Silberman's relaxed yet highly stimulating delivery, taking us out of this stratosphere and into exhilaration. Catch Vanessa Silberman's sultry single, "My Love," just in time for Valentine's Day, and sink yourself into the heated and sensual sounds of this magnetic single available on all streaming platforms. We're excited to speak with you about your latest stimulating single, "My Love." When did you initially begin creating elements for the song? I started writing 'My Love' this past Oct., I was listening to a lot of pop, alternative, and dance songs and was feeling so inspired to create a different type of sound. I woke up in the early morning and just tried to take a different approach. I started using samples, loops and midi - which was completely opposite of how I've started all my other songs. Seeing as "My Love" was inspired by your current girlfriend, was it easy to write your passionate and sultry lyrics? What was your songwriting process like? I feel in some ways this song was so easy to write but also such a different perspective for me so but the lyrics really just flowed out naturally. I bounced my lyrics off of my music partner, drummer & collaborator Ryan Carnes and it was really nice to get his outside perspective, he also added a couple of ideas that I really loved because they really pushed me out of my comfort zone. I think lyrically some of the songs made me a little nervous to be so vulnerable and put it all out there but I really feel like I have nothing to lose and everything to gain from being open. I feel like if you really want to grow you have to do something you have never done before. I also feel like taking risks and being open is worth it, maybe someone will even read this and it will give them inspiration or courage for something in their own life. Did you create the entirety of your single "My Love" solo? Or did you bounce any ideas off of other fellow producers/songwriters? I played and programmed everything and got the bulk of the song into a decent listening form - probably 70/80% done and then I played it for Ryan. He and I finished it in person in Nov. and then went back and forth via email/text on mix changes. Ryan is great - he often suggests fresh new ideas or is really good at helping to finish my thoughts. We are always on the same page. For me being an artist, songwriter, playing, programming, producing, mixing, etc, and wearing all the hats, having a teammate, good outside perspective, and trusted ears by him has been so helpful. He hears things I don't sometimes hear because I’m so close to the music. He always has great ideas to improve the song or sometimes he will suggest songs to get inspired by or have ideas on some sort of addition background melody, instrument, or arrangement idea which I love! We noticed that you steered away from your typical rock sound into a more electro-pop approach for "My Love." What inspired you to take this new sonic path? I was just completely ready to evolve as an artist and try new things. I really started to feel that over this past summer. I talked to a few music friends about it and in-depth with Ryan on it. One morning I just said to myself what can I do differently to create something new, exciting, and give myself a fresh approach but with still a very authentic good message for people. My Love really popped out within a matter of a couple of hours. Funny enough, 'My Love' wasn't even the song myself & Ryan were gonna work on when we planned our sessions but I said "hey I have this other new song in that kind of direction we’ve been talking about that I’ve been working on. It's so different”. I had no idea what he was going to think. I played it for him, he was super ecstatic and loved it! So we finished it and we both had such a blast working on it. I've been doing rock and punk music forever. It's in my soul and bones. I love that music and there will always be some form of that spirit in me but I’m in an expansion period I suppose. What kind of challenges have you faced while creating music during a pandemic? I had numerous recording sessions and tours canceled but I feel really blessed that I have been able to work remotely and just figure out new ways of being. I'm really grateful too, myself and Ryan had actually started working remotely at the end of 2019 since he was mainly living in LA. When the Pandemic started I just said to myself ok, this is reality - I'm just gonna keep going and I'm going to apply everything I did with touring to online, building and just creating new music because that what's I do. People need music, love, support, hope, and to feel uplifted right now more than ever. Music is my cause so that just never stops. instagram.com/vanessasilbermanofficial

Hailing from downtown Los Angeles, the alternative pop duo MARNEY releases their sophomore single and induces chills in listeners everywhere with "Fireflies." Meeting on the road while touring with other bands, vocalist Crystal Douesnard and guitarist/bassist/producer Thomas Moore later discovered their shared passion for creating something refreshing. Hitting the studio in late 2019/early 2020, MARNEY finalized an abundance of songs scheduled to release this year. Exploring nostalgia through their sophomore single, "Fireflies," MARNEY takes us into a progressive and tropical house atmosphere through the warm electronic production by Thomas Moore. Not to mention Crystal Douesnard offering an ethereal performance while passionately singing of the desire to relive the old and carefree days. Hitting play on "Fireflies," the song begins with a filtered synth melody and bright piano keys that float amid the high-end. Once a pulsating bassline and punchy drum kicks start to pour through our speakers, the same fluttery high-end makes its reappearance alongside Crystal Douesnard's soothing vocal delivery. While singing of wishing to hold on to fireflies as she used to as a child, we genuinely feel we transported back to our youth through each heartfelt lyric. We must note the punchy and crisp electronic production by Thomas Moore, as he's fueled the song's atmosphere with incredible vibes, sonically serenading us with each tender melody and energetic feel. Throughout the entirety of this single, MARNEY comes together to push nostalgia from all corners while reminding us that our lives are just beginning. Find the daydream of a single, "Fireflies," on all digital streaming platforms, and get to know the irresistible stylings of MARNEY as they continue releasing music throughout the year. Congratulations on releasing your sophomore single, "Fireflies." What inspired your duo to create a song surrounding childhood and adolescent nostalgia? First of all, we are total 90's kids and really spend a lot of time reminiscing on simpler things. We also really feel that during such uncertain times, nostalgia for our childhood is really something we tend to hold onto. How did the two of you share the sonic creative process for "Fireflies"? What was it like creating such a densely emotional sonic atmosphere? We have a really incredible producer, Nick Zagorin, who really helped us create a perfect atmosphere for the vibe of the song. We wanted the song to feel uplifting and hopeful but also spark a sense of nostalgia and we feel that it was definitely accomplished. The recording process of the song was definitely very fun. We would adjust the lighting in the studio and definitely take the necessary steps to capture the right mood. How did you want your audience to feel after listening to the nostalgic lyricism within "Fireflies"? How did you write your lyrics to be universally relatable? As we have previously stated, we really want people to listen to the song and feel a sense of hope and also maybe spark some memories for simpler times in their lives. The song definitely has a lot of vulnerability as well, especially in the bridge, which we feel a lot of people can relate to. We all remember those times when we were younger when we felt totally invincible. As we get older, we find ourselves longing for that feeling again. Should we expect more bright and lush electronic approaches through your upcoming releases, similar to the sounds of "Fireflies"? Absolutely. In our songs, we really try to create an atmosphere that fits the overall message. So you'll just have to stay tuned! What would you like listeners to know about you and the music that you create? We really appreciate all of the support for our songs and we really hope that they spark emotions in you like they did for us when we wrote them. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Alexa Marino is a New York City-based singer, songwriter, and performer. She has taken the time to study vocal technique for 20 years and has performed in venues across New York City, including Rockwood Music Hall, Shrine World Music Venue, The Bitter End, and Groove. Coming from a musical family, Alexa Marino has cultivated her own rich and versatile sound to include elements from the Soul, Indie, and Pop genres. Fresh off her debut album, ‘Laid Bare,’ Alexa Marino combines her talents with established musician, producer, and co-writer Alex Hayes. Shining the focus on an entrancing chronicle that follows themes of love, loss, hope, and restlessness, Alexa Marino delves into the rich timbres that she so graciously pours onto her sonic canvas of the title track, “Laid Bare.” With minimalistic instrumentation to commence, we hear complexity progress as the tones exude reverberated guitar chords, electric synths, and plentiful pulses to go around. We are encouraged to sway through the slow to mid-tempos that bare a soul-infused vocalization poignant with bliss. The gripping emotion that Alexa Marino exudes has us pulled into her the seamless combination of space and timing that she uses in her songwriting techniques. Without overdoing it, she brings a certain grace and elegance to the composition of “Laid Bare,” as she trickles melodious harmonies throughout the masterpiece. Being the final song on her debut album, she brings home this performance in a manner exclusive to Alexa Marino. She has fluently grasped our focus as we fixate on the progressed instrumentation and through details that have been placed throughout the top-tier quality production. “Laid Bare” has us singing along to the sweet sounds of Alexa Marino. Congratulations on your debut album, 'Laid Bare.' Could you please tell us about the creative process behind this album, and what it looked like working with Alex Hayes? Thank you! This was definitely a tough year to record and release an album. Alex and I met in 2019 when I reached out to him to help produce my first single, Hum In A Chorus, and we hit it off right away. He is so talented and super professional, and we found that we work really well together. Hum In A Chorus was the first song I ever wrote and released, so by the time it was out I was more inspired than ever to create a body of work. By September 2019, I had successfully funded a Kick Starter campaign to back this project, and Alex and I got to work once again. Pre-pandemic, I was employed at a full-time job in New York City while also in school at night for my Masters in Sound Design and Music Production, the lead singer of a band that performed regularly, and a member of The New York Chamber Choir…for fun. Alex too was in a band, was in the midst of a move out of the city, and in school full-time himself. We were busy, to say the least. During all of that, we managed to get together every weekend to record. It was a process that lasted from October 2019 until March 2020 when the pandemic hit. As was the case for most people, my life hit a wall and my project was at a complete standstill. I lost my job in the pandemic, I could no longer play in the band or sing in the choir, and recording had to be put on hold until we knew more about what was going on. I fell into a total creative rut for a while. It wasn’t a great situation, but there were some positives that came out of it. Looking back on last year, I’m almost grateful that I had all that borrowed extra time that I definitely did not have before. While all was quiet in the studio, Alex and I never stopped communicating. We were able to use that time to take a look at what we had already done and asked ourselves how we can make it even better. By the time we felt it was safe enough to start recording again (complete with COVID precautions), we hit the ground running. We wound up scratching songs, adding more, completely revising others, and we were able to reach out to other musicians to collaborate. In the midst of all the pandemic chaos, Alex really reached through my creative fog and we were able to make something pretty great together. In a way, without that extra time, I’m not sure the album would have come together the way it did. What is the method to your madness with placing the title track, “Laid Bare,” as the final song on the tracklist? The album itself is basically a narrative about the different forms of love and loss I have experienced throughout my life from different people who have passed through. It’s a story about recognizing the love of others, the love of the journey, and most importantly love of oneself. That said, it was really important to me how we curated the song list. Each song tells a specific story about me. The first and last songs represent love in my present, and they bookend the five songs that tell stories of love from my past. It felt right to end the album with the title track as it’s my most vulnerable song. That’s how I always envisioned it. True to its name, the album is about laying myself bare, with all my strengths and vulnerabilities on display. How do you find that the single, “Laid Bare,” stands out from the other songs on the tracklist? I mentioned that the single “Laid Bare” is my most vulnerable song, and I say that because it touches upon a subject that I don’t often address. I have struggled in the past with anxiety and depression and used to have a pretty poor image of myself that was rooted in low self-esteem and imposter syndrome. The title track is the only song on the album that talks about the beauty of finding love in your partner while also addressing your flaws and realizing that it’s not all picture-perfect. It’s about the struggle of learning to give and accept love freely and without hesitation, but in order to do that one has to completely lay their cards out on the table and show their true selves, even the bits that we are so tempted to hideaway. Otherwise, you can never hope to be fully open to love. Do you have a personal favorite lyric? My favorite lyric is actually from the single “Laid Bare”: “I’m testing out the boundaries of my own mind. Waging a war, one that only I can fight.” I think this lyric perfectly encompasses what the song is about. It says, “I want to reach you, to show you who I am and how much love I can give, but I’m fighting against my own mind that is constantly telling me I’m not good enough, that I shouldn’t be here, that I don’t have what it takes. I’m not what you deserve. I don’t deserve this.” The beauty of this song came out in the process of writing it. There is darkness underlying in the lyrics, but ultimately it’s a positive song. In the end, I have won the war against my mind. I rose above the self-doubt and treacherous voices in my head telling me I couldn’t, and then I did. I was the only one who could. What are you hoping that your listeners take away from the entire album in terms of themes and messages? The album’s message completely changed during the pandemic, actually. After the release of my first single, I had thought to focus my next body of work on activism. However, all those extra months of reflecting changed my writing process, and what developed was an album about love. It sounds cliché, I know, but it’s what came through me and I went with it. More than anything, I would want this album to resonate with those struggling to find their inner strength to accept self-love, especially women. Even if only a handful of people listen to my music, if just one of them feels empowered by my songs then I would call that a success. I want people to hear my music and feel understood and emboldened because I wrote these songs to remind us that we have the capability to do anything. Once we realize that, nothing will stand in our way. Instagram Website Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Strumming his banjo to the scenic ocean views in Maine, singer-songwriter Dan Searl allows the influence of nature to inspire his artistry. The twenty-something-year-old uses self-reflection and isolation to give his sound the tender love and care his audience knows and adores. In the captivating essence of his most recent single, "Hope," Dan Searl covers topics on how the flaws of humanity may not always make the headlines, but they are a part of our story and polarity as people. Aiming to create soundscapes that act as a soundtrack to his listeners' lives, Dan Searl emphasizes the warm guitar riff that pushes the envelope of traditional Acoustic-Pop tones. The effervescent appeal of "Hope" draws you into the clutching embrace that the instrumentation carries as it plays on your internal virtue and elusive emotions. He is producing an ethereal atmosphere that drowns us in a wide, rhythmic vibration, surging through the layers of the detailed percussion patterns that Dan Searle emits, "Hope" has us feeling the victorious grooves that embark on a journey to find peace in an industrialized world. As Dan Searl taps out of the hustle and bustle of the city to bring forth a tapestry of his carefully crafted thoughts, you can't help but fall into the soothing execution his vocals portray. The performance Dan Searl exudes in the dynamism of "Hope" sits on the fence of themes as you find your mindset shifting throughout the song's progression. With "Hope," originally being the winner in the Pop category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2019, we can truthfully say; we're thrilled to hear it making waves in 2021. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Dan Searl, and congratulations on the release of, “Hope.” With this song originally being written in 2019, what encouraged you to finally release it in 2021? Thank You! From 2019 through the end of 2020 I took a break from releasing music under my solo project to focus on building my label, producing other artists, and managing my own career. It helped me to take a break from releasing so I could build the beginning infrastructure of my label. I wanted to give back and produce new artists in the Boston area while refining my business process more and work on the technical sides of things. Artists have to be independent these days and as we fork over money for different services we are encouraged to learn to do a lot of it ourselves. During this time I was still writing and performing my own music as always and focusing on planning my next EP and album project. I like to listen to my own demos on my runs and if I keep coming back to certain demos to listen I know there is something there. You could write a great song in a day but if it's so easy how come so many remarkable singers and songwriters don't have plaques? At times it feels some music professionals lose the freedom that they so much enjoyed when they first started music by allowing a business structure solely built around turning the largest profit possible to consume them. Business obligations may keep the wheels turning but to me, there is nothing like a solid artistic sabbatical. A lot of why “Hope” took so long is because the vocal performance was tricky for me, I really liked the original take but since the time of recording, I have become a much better singer. But there was something about the overall timing and vibe of those original vocals that I really liked. I actually kind of miss the days of artists like Bob Dylan, but nowadays I believe there is room for imperfection as always. Also, I was waiting for the right time for that song and debating releasing it with a group of songs. What was the experience of winning the John Lennon Songwriting contest? How much of this record stayed similar to the version produced in 2019? The day I got the email that my song was one of the winners in the pop category I was thrilled. To have stood out from the thousands of submissions they receive, I knew there was something special about the track. For some reason, I got the email literally like 20 times saying I had one which was strange yet reassuring lol. Alot of the original version I submitted for the contest stayed the same, I added a few things here or there and also remixed and remastered it, but overall if you listened to the versions you would hear it is pretty much the same song, I just gave it a facelift and some makeup for the official release. All the elements needed were there in the original. Could you please take your audience into a more in-depth glimpse of what your creative process looks like? My creative process can differ a lot. I like to leave space for things to happen and often make different versions of songs to evaluate my options. When starting a song I can begin an idea on acoustic guitar and vocals and write a song from an improvisational approach. I may use lines I have written in my journal to fuel the fire. This way I can focus more on the fusion of the music. I also make a lot of beats because I enjoy sitting down and making something without any pre-conceptions besides what's inspiring me at the time. Now I can say I am no stranger to the "producer role" and I like to experiment a lot in Ableton with loops and different samples to see what happens and I have a lot of songs that have come out of that. And then some weeks I may just be working on client projects and refining ideas that I already have. What's coming out defines my process so time is important, I enjoy making music and keeping the lights on as they say. It's important for artists to be focusing on that especially when it's their full-time job. However, If you can imagine a cabin full of tape machines, modular synths, acoustic guitars, custom pocket synths, and old Casio keyboards on top of a pine encrusted mountaintop in northern Maine, that’s what I am going for. My goal is to build a business and invest so I can have the freedom to check out for 3 months and write my real albums. What is the message you'd like your listeners to take away from, "Hope?" Hope is about a feeling of positive connection or purpose. It’s about how hope is like medicine for life. It’s so easy to feel down in this world sometimes. I think we learn a lot from our weaknesses. I am learning to lean more on meditation and prayer and releasing this song is sort of a manifestation of that. What can listeners expect to see and hear from you in terms of 2021 releases? More experimentation with chord progressions and sound design paired with strong pop songwriting. More collaborations. More chord placement that is complex yet melodic and beautiful to the ear and not overwhelming to the average Listener. In addition, perhaps more drama-oriented themed video content and visual album pairings. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Love and a .38 is a blue-collar rock band in an unlikely place. Four guys from different parts of the country whose triumphs, failures, and drive to play music have brought them all to Los Angeles. In their short existence, they have been tirelessly D.I.Y. in all aspects of their career. Through social media, creativity, and lots of elbow grease, they have amassed a worldwide following, which remains impressive for an unsigned, unrepresented, independent band. Not concerned with hyphens and sub-genres, they have taken an 'It's all Rock n Roll to me' approach to their career. In the rowdy, leave it all on the table performance exuded in "Hail to the Night," you can't help but tap your fingers and toes to the vivacious guitar riffs drowning your speakers. With the top-tier production elements allowing "Hail to the Night" to stand out from the crowd, Love and a .38 proves to us that they're more than just mesmerizing hits. Delivering a rhythmic up-tempo track that you can hear playing on a night out at the bar, Love and a .38 pulls inspiration from numerous sources to bring forth the boisterous persona lurking within their distinctive tones. Love and a .38 works seamlessly together like a well-oiled machine. You feel the band's energetic essence as they exercise their stamina to deliver a thunderous escapade of talent from start to finish. Giving reverence to invigorating tones of Classic Rock dynamism, the talented likes of the band set an energetic environment in how they fluently perform together. Fitted drum patterns and a pulsing bassline compliment the gritty soul poured into the vocalization as Love and a .38 creates a tumult of eagerness in "Hail to the Night." Welcome to the world that has fans of Love and a .38 well entertained. “Hail to the Night,” has us feeling nostalgic in the best ways possible! Could you please share what the creative and recording process looked like when bringing this song to life? Ryan: The line "All my freaks all around the world, Pretty boys and the pretty girls" popped into my head... and I knew that I liked the line but it took me a while to figure out what to do with it. I knew that I wanted the song to be something with a good, positive vibe to it, something people would feel good dancing to and singing along with. Once I settled on ending the chorus with the line "Hail To The Night" the skeleton of the song was there and the rest came really easily. The recording process on this song was pretty easy. The song really called for a raw quality so it doesn't have as many bells and whistles as a lot of our other stuff. So I really focused on getting all the sounds just right. Big, boomy drums and guitars that are just right on that edge of being angrily overdriven but still articulate. The guitar solo was a beast though. Domo came up with this MASSIVE, wooly, fuzz sound that was almost impossible to fully capture. It took a lot of work to record that in a way that did it justice without it completely swallowing all the puny instruments that dared stand in its way. But I'm happy with how it came out. How does, “Hail to the Night,” hold up to other pieces of work that you have released? Ryan: It sort of lives in our happy place as far as I'm concerned. It's bluesy, guitar-centric, hooky, danceable, and aggressive. We may veer off in other directions but we always pass through that territory on the way to wherever we are going to or coming from. What keeps the band inspired on a regular basis? Ryan: Making music from the ground up is a legitimately thrilling process. But for me, it's all about playing live. I record music so that I can perform it. So while this last year has been tough... Just looking for the light at the end of the tunnel is enough to keep working. With you all being the masterminds behind your success, how is it balancing the creative aspect with the business side of things as well? Justin: The great thing about the mechanics of this band is the "All for One, One for All" mentality we share in order to get everything done. We have a divide and conquer approach and know our roles within the band outside of songwriting that makes it possible to complete any and all tasks we have. It can get hard at times like with any job, but what matters is the job gets done. What has been keeping you inspired to create music? Justin: What keeps me going throughout this pandemic is with more free time, I've been able to connect with the music and my instrument far more often and at a deeper level. Instead of focusing on ONLY writing new music or practicing for an upcoming show, I'm able to sit down with my bass and simply play. Often times, that approach has naturally led me to write and get ideas down. Also much like Ryan: it's the idea of knowing at some point, we're all going to be able to join together again in a live concert setting and when that day comes, it's going to be something truly beautiful and special because, for a lot of us, the shared experience of music is home. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Toronto-based singer-songwriter, Dallas creates alternative R&B tracks inspired by her experiences, dreams, and unique personal perceptions. After returning back to Canada after studying musical theatre in New York City, Dallas found herself driven to push the boundaries of her musical genre and create a personal sound that is powerful, yet contains a vulnerable and light twist. Her latest single, “Me and My Girls" paints a vivid picture of her experience out on the town with her friends and different ideas that went through her head along the way. The light and bouncy nature of the track highlights her soft vocal tones and ability to touch various vocal octaves in one verse. The instrumental background offers a strong, yet enticing beat that accents different and important lyrical combinations. Listeners will be drawn in and pushed back away with lyrics like “Now you want with me and my girls” and will endure this feeling of melancholy as these girls move along yet are truly hard to forget about. With musically soundtracks like “Me and My Girls” is no surprise Dallas has been featured on some of Spotify's biggest editorial playlists making her a shoo-in for success and attraction with her many upcoming releases. We love your new single “Me and My Girls”! What was your inspiration for this single? My friends! I wrote this song back in the summer of 2020. I hadn’t seen my friends in a really long time (due to the pandemic) & when I initially heard the beat I knew I wanted to write about the people that make me the happiest. When creating the lyrics and unique sound of this production did you connect with any of your friends or other artists for influence? My producer and I work really closely together. When we started M.A.M.G it was nothing like it sounds now. In terms of production, it was very simple - we wanted to really focus on making those melodies strong and catchy. Atom (@createdbyatom) then went in and made it the masterpiece it is now. Our songs are very unique. We like to blend genres/sounds to make music that you’ve never really heard before. M.A.M.G exemplifies that statement. It’s a rollercoaster. In terms of connecting with other artists, we really kept this one “in house.” When I showed my friends the first demo they freaked. They loved it. It’s a song for the ladies through and through. You mentioned that you studied musical theatre in New York City, how do you think this unique experience shaped your sound as an artist and how have you been able to tie this into your tracks? I always loved musical theatre growing up & to live in one of the best cities in the world to study the craft was a blessing. With that being said, I never felt like I really fit in. I wasn't classically trained from a young age and I didn't have the same experience most of my classmates had. In a way, I used that to my advantage. It made me “stand out” cause my sound was different. But I knew something was missing. I knew I needed to go back to my roots & start writing my own songs & performing them. I’m still super grateful for that experience and learned a lot from some of the greatest. I think it really pushed me to discover myself. Not only as an artist but as a human being. It really drove me to find something unique and showcase a sound that pushes boundaries in the industry and go to places most people are scared to go to. You are truly breaking genre barriers with your powerful and accenting lyrics, what was it like combining different instrumentals into your lyrics on this single? Thank you! I really appreciate that comment. I can't take full credit for that. Like I said, my producer and I work closely and he truly is a genius with the music. He rarely ever gets it wrong. He understands me & what I like to hear. He’s insanely passionate about the music and I trust him to always deliver something crazy. M.A.M.G was such a fun process for us. We both just had so many ideas we wanted to try when building this single. The lyrics really came naturally. I knew I wanted this song to be playful but still push those boundaries of genre & carry that signature Dallas sound. What's next for you Dallas? I’m gearing up for what I hope will be my most successful year yet. I’m still in the studio created 24/7 with my team, but we’re also planning some events for the year. Virtual shows, more releases, expanding the merch line. But most importantly, building that fanbase. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC