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With their new Hip-Hop sensation “Energy,” Nameless Cartel continues to win over fans who appreciate “out-of-the-box” music. From the low-key ends of north-west London, the group is making a name for themselves in the UK music scene. “Energy” is the final song of the five-track EP called 'Seasons EP' that Nameless Cartel released at the end of 2020. Although their original plans were shaken up many times throughout the pandemic, they worked tirelessly to get the project out for their listeners in order to spread some good vibes in this time of need. Thanks to the collective work of the group’s in-house producer Nostra and artists Nameless Cartel, Nameless Vibez, and Nameless Poet, each track from the EP represents a collaborative collaborative shift in the traditional UK music scene. “Energy” is a representation of Nameless Cartel’s musical versatility and diversity. Using inspiration from various genres including Hip-Hop, Trap, Soul, and Drill, the sonic experience includes a meshwork of flavors that will leave each listener salivating for more. “Energy’s” backtrack consists of a catchy, electronically engineered melody layered over a trap beat that immediately hooks Hip-Hop and Trap music lovers. Nameless Cartel effortlessly flows between verses with deep vocals leaving an intense effect on the senses. The rapper’s British accent gives the track even more originality and leaves the listener with something beguiling to remember Nameless Cartel. What was the inspiration behind “Energy?” Is there a target feeling or emotion that you were aiming to share? Honestly, Energy was written in early 2018, and by 2019 when we decided we're going to embark on this journey we started looking for beats that would capture the energy on the track. It took a while lol but after 2 beat changes, we found the right one and the rest is history. The feeling we were looking to evoke was excitement, a new lane for those who aren't gangsters or trappers but still have unique experiences to share. You told us that you included flavors from a variety of genres such as Hip-Hop, Trap, Soul, and Drill when creating “Energy.” Can you tell us how you manipulated these genres in order to come up with “Energy?” The song has a trappy feel to it of course but our approach was not to have an overwhelming/generic sound but to write a hook that would have people vibing and chanting at the same time. Some would say it's aggressive and just in your face and there's some truth to that but from our point of view and the experiences we've had, taking in different genres we laid out some vocals in the background to create a hybrid feel for Energy something genuine and true to us. How does “Energy” compare to the rest of the tracks from your recent release 'Seasons' EP? Energy was created first before the other tracks on the EP and it helped shape what we wanted to showcase. We had the party/club/rave anthem so we created different vibes on every other track from the chill lo-fi sound of Seasons to Tiffany which is very much for the ladies and the twerking lol. Each song on your EP, including “Energy,” is the collective result of artists Nameless Cartel, Nameless Vibez, and Nameless Poet. Could you tell us about your collaboration and each of your roles in the creative process for this project? Nameless is for the people that don't conform and don't want to be labeled or be a statistic or a stereotype. Unfortunately for years, we found ourselves on different paths before we realized what we really wanted to do. Musically we're both influenced by the same things. We're 90s babies so we've taken in artists from each genre across the years from 2pac to Aaliyah to Lauryn Hill to Missy Elliot and more recently Kendrick, J. Cole & Drake to name a few. Nameless Poet is the rapper in the duo, the guy who will spin you with the bars, and on the other hand, Nameless Vibes creates vibes so he focuses on the feel and energy the song will give and just compliment each other in every aspect. What do you want listeners to know about you and the music that you create? We're normal guys you know and somewhat introverted, to be honest, but we enjoy music and that gives us different ways of showing how we feel and what we stand for. The music will never be the same as we will continue pushing ourselves to create something different and at the same time push the listener's ears to take in something new and experimental and ultimately understand it's all about good music. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

ENZI's new single "Mad Chemistry" captivates listeners with its pulsating synths and dreamy atmosphere. Her passionate and sensual tones bridge harmonies and are sure to get your heart pumping with every new stimulating instrumental. "Mad Chemistry" vocalizes one wanting to get together with someone taken because of their internal bond. ENZI personally experienced this feeling after thinking she would be a great match with someone and feeling a little discouraged when it didn't work out and was able to translate this feeling onto paper. This alternative-pop singer-songwriter has performed with acts like Fitz and the Tantrums, Walk the Moon, and The Head and The Heart to grow production abilities and send listeners into a sonic desire. ENZI's styled grooves and vocal deliveries will captivate listeners with their firey and sultry ambiance. ENZI writes each of her loving tracks through her lens of mental health while being authentic and hopefully relatable to other listeners. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Vocal coach and independent artist LaTasha Shemwell explains a scorching motive in her new single “Exposed.” Hailing from Kentucky, this neo-soul track mixes with R&B and hip-hop to dive into a fierce, confident ensuing soundscape. Each lyric identifies themes of betrayal and a hurt identity as Shemwell exposes someone she once thought she could trust. Writing “Exposed” was a journey for Shemwell to let go of the hurt and finally start living fully again. Involving her students, family, and friends in the production process created immense connections and support that are clearly translated in the instrumentals and lyrics. The angelic vocals and minimalist soundscape fit together seamlessly to share her compelling message in a charismatic way. Shemwell’s storytelling ability, combined with her impressive vocal range, creates top-quality musical anthems enjoyable to all listeners. “Exposed” encourages anyone in Shemwell’s type of situation to feel empowered and fulfilled in their self-worth. Read more with LaTasha Shemwell here. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Cleveland, Ohio, is home to the one and only Groovy Hoovy. Embracing music as a sonic escape for many to seek out, Groovy Hoovy thrives upon creating the perfect experience for his audience to get lost in. Attached to music from a young age, Groovy Hoovy radiates in a medley of vibrations. In his most recent release, “Let It Rock,” he chooses to exemplify the carefree sparkle he wishes to bring his listeners. In the echoed timbres of each guitar chord strummed upon, a tantalizing ambiance is emitted in the midst of Groovy Hoovy’s juxtaposition of swagger and messaging. Eating up the minimalistic instrumentation, Groovy Hoovy matches the cadence with the Trap style drums driving his talents. Proving that he is musically versatile with the panache dripped on this arrangement, you succumb to a lucid universe that has your mind altered in only the best way possible. It wouldn’t be a Groovy Production without the enticing visuals to set the artistic tone of this laid back hit. Groovy Hoovy takes an intimate approach to the way he portrays himself in this video. While using neon lights to liven up the environment, he stands upon. He also utilizes psychedelic effects tastefully to serve the offerings of “Let It Rock” in one fell swoop. Transitioning between scenes, we experience the universe of intoxicating creations that Groovy Hoovy delves into. Seeing him in his humble abode jamming out to perform one on one with the camera, he surely has heads spinning in this theatrical journey between song and music video. Congratulations on the release of your music video and single for, “Let It Rock.” Honing in on the sonic sector of this creation, what inspired your lyrics in this track? At the time I was writing this song, I just moved into a house with new roommates, and felt like they weren’t really listening to what I had to say. But at the same time, I knew I just had to push past the bullshit. Don’t let something stress you out for more than 5 minutes if it won’t matter in 5 years. The music video stays consistent throughout the theme, but intriguing in the various scenes you provide. Could you please tell us, was this always the vision for the music video?. The main idea for the video were the two scenes of me reading and playing guitar, we came up with the colored shots as we were going. We sense a very comforting vibe from the visuals you performed. Is Groovy Production owned by you or is it just a friendly coincidence that you two share the same name? Groovy productions is like my ‘tag’ for doing videos. I edit my own music videos, and also do videos for other artists. With every artist being different, what happens to be your favorite part of the creative journey? Meeting new people, the late nights, the early mornings. This journey is like a roller coaster that is consistently moving up, although there are moments when it drops down. It’s crazy too because there is no guarantee you’ll be able to make a living off of music, but that doesn’t even really matter to me. I have such a fun time creating, especially when you get a couple of other artists to collaborate with. What can we expect to see next? More music, all year. Putting out at least one track per month. And also doing more features. I got some major summer vibes ready for you guys! Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Singer, songwriter, and producer Brooke Amor reside in the Bay Area, releasing mesmerizing tunes for her audience to bask in. Though her past releases were mostly Pop, Brooke Amor has always had a love for writing Hip-hop and Rap music. Breaking out of her comfort zone, and finally experimenting with a genre unchartered of her talents, her newest song, "Love to Hate,” has her fan base intrigued. Utilizing her lyrical dexterity to shine in a kingdom that is based on witty quips and ingenious wordplay, you would think that Brooke Amor has been feasting on the hefty cadences she approaches for years. “Love to Hate,” takes on the true hallmarks of a certified Hip-hop hit that thrives in the new-age Contemporary playing field we know and love. Holding true to her unapologetic persona, Brooke Amor touches down on themes of people that love to hate on your grind, deeming it the best hate you can receive. You can hear the ravenous ferocity that she carries in her tonal distinction as she metaphorically sinks her teeth into the beat. We’ll be the first to say; the drums on this track drive it home. They produce a dark atmosphere that adds just enough weight to pull you into the track before you even hear Brooke Amor grace her intoxicating presence. Tackling the entire production first hand, Brooke Amor is establishing her name on the Hip-hop spectrum as an up and comer that’s here to stay. If this is just a sample of the rhythmic flows we’ll be hearing from her, we want to sign up to everything Brooke Amor. Congratulations on the release of your latest single, “Love to Hate.” We love the fact that this is your debut in the genre of Hip-hop! What moment inspired you to take this leap of faith? Thank you! I have always loved Rap and Hip Hop and just slowly started writing Rap more kind of just as a joke to myself cause I never thought I would do music like that or really be able to. But it is just so fun to write and come up with cool puns and wordplay. I shared some of it with my teachers and close friends first just to see if I was even in the ballpark, and they all really liked what I was doing. So I just kept experimenting and pushing in that direction until I finally had a song I thought was good enough to actually share with the public. What do you hope that listeners take away from, “Love to Hate?" I hope it makes people feel good about themselves and what they are doing with their life and feel good about the hard work they are doing. And to not take hate too seriously because it is inevitable, especially if you are actually doing good. I mean I would say that is the best kind of hate. Did you have the beat created first, or the lyrics? Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative process looked like for you? This is actually a beat I did not make, it was produced by Myz and NoFuks. I feel like sometimes the beats I create are not the necessary style I want to write to. Sometimes I like seeing what other people create with them. With this song, I found the beat first and I always usually just start humming to see if I can find a melody I really like. I usually like to establish some sort of chorus first so I know where I can go in the verses and what the song is going to be about, which is what I did with this song. It flowed surprisingly well. As a singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer; do you have a favorite creative avenue that prefers over the others? I think singing and songwriting will always have a special place in my heart and something I always come back to, but exploring other avenues is very fun right now. I think because producing and rapping is still newer to me I am spending a lot of time on those right now just learning and experimenting. But I really love it all. It is impossible to pick a favorite. I think I would feel incomplete if I was only limited to one. What can we expect to see next from you? I am hoping to put out a loop kit by the end of this month just for fun! I am always writing and recording so there will definitely be some new music soon. Oh, and some collaborations! instagram.com/brooke__amor twitter.com/BrookeAmor

Los Angeles-based artist Damsel Adams, drapes her music in black patent leather and chiffon, the reflected glow of the streetlights at midnight, the tears of loves lost, and hearts still beating. She contrasts common LA apathy with the conviction of her Nicaraguan roots. Embracing the sounds of the neon Western landscape that looms around Los Angeles like a forgotten memory, Damsel Adams combines familiar 80’s/90’s Pop icons like Madonna and Janet Jackson, with futuristic and modern production, heavy 808 beats, synths, and sound effects. An uproar of vibrant Pop filled energy takes over the soundwaves in Damsel Adams latest single, “Running.” Grasping the warm embrace of her vocalization that sashays into prevailing tones of empowerment, Damsel Adams lures her listeners in with her notable quintessence that embraces a demesne of nostalgic tenors. Glistening shimmers of chimes, airy synths, and colossal drum patterns have the 1980’s fully captured in a vessel that is, “Running.” Damsel Adams exudes her impenitent charisma and undeniable wit as she attacks her songwriting in a manner that has romantic escapades accompany the rise and fall of invulnerable spirit. If creating the ultimate soundscape wasn’t enough, Damsel Adams pairs the distinct resonance of, “Running,” with unmatched visuals for the listener to be swayed by. The ominous and dark themes that are touched on carry out a plotline that involves Damsel Adams running from a man that embodies fear. As she covers the mass ground in her attempt to escape, we can only feel that this metaphor signifies the lyrical thesis, “you’re running, running, away from love.” An overall artistic venture that peaks deep into the headspace of Damsel Adams as the mastermind behind the song and music video for, “Running.” Eager to delve into the creative genius that awakes her fan base, Damsel Adams has them tapped in. Congratulations on the release of, “Running.” In your own words, could you please let us know what this track means to you as the artist? It's about being in a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable. Basically dating in this modern society and how we are so disassociated, so uninvolved, and afraid to commit. The women are tired of it. With such an abstract music video concept to pair with the song, what was your vision when approaching the music video? The track has this brooding intensity about it with some delicate vulnerable moments. I felt like I wanted to reflect that for my vision. I wanted to create suspense, mystery. A movie-like timeless music video. Inspired by Thriller and tons of classic vampire films like Lost Boys, Fright Night, Interview with the vampire. Also wanted to put my acting chops to the test as I used to be a SAG actress once upon a time. Vampires are portrayed as sexy and cool and intriguing and quite dark, complex creatures. Ever so longing and perturbed. At the end of the video, I become one. I feel like we all have that shadow that follows us. We all have a dark side. This video reflex that. What was it like filming this video? Did you face any challenges or have any memorable stories to share with your audience? Let’s see. There were plenty. I mean anything that could go wrong went wrong. The car we rented, this beautiful vintage GTO stalled on us. So there was this whole car chase we couldn’t do so we had to improvise a lot. Batteries went out. We were sneaking into places to film and we pretty much shot things as quick as can be hauling all the equipment ourselves with very light staff. Also, I got really ill during this shoot. We shot at night and it was freezing weather (early October) and we were by the mountains. And I was running in a tight dress falling over and over again, take after take after take. And getting back up and doing it all over again. I had bruises, cuts. I mean we went for it. Quite the metaphor for my life actually. Just got to roll with it, dust yourself off, and move forward. At what point do you know a song is complete and ready to take into the studio to be recorded? When it starts flowing easily. When I have an emotional connection to it. You have that a-ha moment at the studio. And it just takes off from there. What can we expect to see next from you? Don’t get too comfortable with my music style. I’ve been doing a lot of pop 80s, synth stuff but I am about to do a 180. I like to keep every one including myself on my toes. I am constantly changing, evolving. I like surprising even myself. You’ll never know what to expect from me. I’m currently writing a lot of Spanish songs. So there you have it. instagram.com/damseladamsmusic facebook.com/damseladams

From Seattle to Los Angeles, the classical pianist and singer-songwriter Stefany Bryan tell her truths through a quarantine-created album entitled 'From Portugal to Portugal.' After classically training in piano for over twelve years, Stefany Bryan's emerging singer-songwriter career flourished while quarantined in Portugal. Writing songs about the raw emotions of loneliness, heartbreak, and feeling down, listeners can experience Stefany Bryan's vulnerable and relatable thoughts throughout her latest album, 'From Portugal to Portugal.' The album's introduction opens with the dreamy and ethereal tune, "Lemons and Limes." With help from chiming keyboards and a strong piano lead, Stefany Bryan stands her ground and sings inspirational words of making lemonade with life's lemons. Moving onto the second piece, "Building/Burning Bridges," a melancholy and heartfelt piano melody leads the way alongside Stefany Bryan's intense vocal delivery. While singing about building bridges only to burn them down in the end, she gives listeners emotional concepts to connect with easily. Opening the third track, "Sheep," with a playful and upbeat piano melody, Stefany Bryan later makes her way in and touches on falling too deep to dig herself out. As the background instrumentals begin to expand through minimal keys and synths, the piece comes to a cinematic ending. A magnetic introduction takes the next piece, "Through My Empty Pockets," all while Stefany Bryan begins pouring her emotional lyrics over the track right from the jump. Singing of being without a home and getting used to being on her own, the surrounding instrumentals offer a breathtaking experience that perfectly complements Stefany Bryan's raw emotion. Deepening the emotion for the next track, "Open Your Eyes," a low and slow piano melody opens this piece while Stefany Bryan sings of losing someone that's more than dear to her. With the addition of soft string elements and soothing synths, Stefany Bryan lets us float through the rest of the track like a daydream. Livening up the soul for the next tune, "Rock," a powerful piano, synth, and keyboard arrangement takes the introduction while Stefany Bryan sings of taking a load off and drifting into dreamland. Truly a cinematic piece, Stefany Bryan knows precisely how to induce chills within her listeners through each sonic and lyrical arrangement. Bringing the energy back with the next track, "Much Longer," a playful piano intro paves the way through the song while Stefany Bryan begins singing of how hindsight is 20/20. A reflective track, the accompanying fluttering instrumentals offer a profound orchestral aspect that livens the spirit and mood. Slowing it down again for the 8th piece, "William, Stay Young," Stefany Bryan sings a passionate birthday message to a young boy while offering sound advice and guidance. Landing on the album's title track, "From Portugal to Portugal," Stefany Bryan takes us through an emotional adventure with her brilliant and textured piano melodies, accompanying keyboards, and her relatable lyricism surrounding the journey of finding one's voice. Heightening the emotion for the 10th track, "In My Bones," we hear Stefany Bryan sing one of the most emotional and saddening lyrical messages yet. While touching on feeling jaded by repeating the same mistakes, the surrounding instrumentals swell into this inspirational tone and lift us to the outro. Through the next track, "Daddy's Love Language," Stefany Bryan sings of regretting not to look before she fell while embarking on a new relationship and simultaneously mending her scars of the past. The soulful piano melodies lead us to the album's outro track, "A Room With No Windows." Stefany Bryan pays tribute to lives everywhere who've been sticking out their loneliness during the pandemic; she continues to push through the track alongside the cinematic and mid-tempo instrumentals that float with grace and peacefully come to an end. Experience the diverse emotion and conceptual messages of Stefany Bryan's sophomore album, 'From Portugal to Portugal,' available now on all digital streaming platforms. We adore the cinematic and ethereal approach you've taken with your sophomore studio album, 'From Portugal to Portugal.' When did you begin finding ideas and inspiration for the album? Well, they initially started immediately after I had released my first album. I was already writing new songs and that's why I released three singles (that are now on the album) right before I left for Portugal. I already knew I wasn't going to stop writing, so the idea really was already there. Seeing as most of the songs within 'From Portugal to Portugal' were created during your quarantine in Portugal, what kept you inspired to keep writing songs for the album throughout this challenging time? Being locked up alone, in a foreign country, really just gives you a lot of time to be with your thoughts. Naturally, I was feeling lonely and emotional, so writing songs was the easiest way for me to express myself. I kind of had two waves of musical inspiration. The first was in lockdown, but when things opened up during the summer in Lisbon, I actually had a few months of writer's block. I was out and about, meeting new people, and I wasn't focused on writing songs as much. But my mental health fluctuated a lot during my time there and after a single incident, Daddy's Love Language came super easy to me and basically broke my writer's block. After that, it sparked the momentum to finish the rest of the album. In general, all my songs stem from real-life experiences and just the way in which they impact me or make me feel a certain way. If you want me to be more specific, I can say most of my songs are inspired by boy problems and feeling sorry for myself. I like to let things flow naturally. That's why there was a writer's block moment. So maybe it doesn't even need to be called writer's block since I wasn't forcing anything. Maybe it's just like a two-month hiatus. If I'm not feeling inspired, then I won't try to force anything. But luckily for me, I'm a very emotional and sensitive person, so it's really easy to turn those feelings into songs. Did you create and compose the instrumentals yourself within the album, 'From Portugal to Portugal'? What was your instrumental creative process like for the project? Yes, everything is composed by me. Honestly, I don't have a great system for composing. I usually start by picking a key, and then I just mess around and start singing with the notes until something sticks. That's also why my songs might not always fit the typical song format. I find it funny that most of my songs mimic the way songs with vocals are composed for piano. I don't do it on purpose, but I started noticing a pattern, and I know exactly why it's like that. I was classically trained in piano from a very young age, and about highschool age, I started getting to pick my own songs to play. I would always pick Beatles songs, but since I wasn't a singer, the vocals would be in the right hand and the instrumentals in the left. I started to notice my songs kind of do the same but with me singing: melody in the right and keeping the beat in the left. So maybe subconsciously that's my process. But I think more than anything my process is just not a process. It's just playing notes until I like it. Which song from the album 'From Portugal to Portugal' was the most difficult to create in terms of emotion and vulnerability? Did you face any challenges when writing your songs? Well, I would say all my songs are very vulnerable, but in a way that makes them easier to create. I'm not hiding anything; I'm just being authentic and me. I think I've found a way to take my insecurities and turn them into songs. Maybe in terms of the song that took the longest to write, I'd say it was "Open Your Eyes." It's about a very specific person who really hurt me and made me question myself when I was already at a super low point and struggling. But it was a weird mix of having strong feelings in reaction to what this person did, yet still not even knowing much about this person. So it's a weird juxtaposition, so maybe that's why it took a little longer to write. I do face a lot of challenges when writing my songs. Mostly it's just my actual songwriting skills. Like I don't want songs to sound too similar, and I know I need to add variation both to the instrumental part and the vocals. What usually comes easiest is the lyrics because I am a writer, and all I'm doing is writing about something I'm an expert on, but putting together a whole song is something that I am not an expert on. I'm still learning and growing. How does 'From Portugal to Portugal' contrast or resemble your debut album 'The Death of the Songwriter'? Did your style or sound experience any change between these two projects? In a way, they are similar simply because all of my songs on both albums are all sad. I just haven't figured out how to write a happy song yet. However, since I'm still so new to songwriting, I've seen myself improve just from one song to the next. So I would like to at least think that 'From Portugal to Portugal' is a slight step up from my first album. We did experiment a little more with different instruments, back up vocals, and harmonizing on this album, so I'm hoping it comes off as a little more elevated than 'The Death of the Songwriter.' So rather than my style changing, I think the better term is it's "evolving." instagram.com/stefanybryanmusic facebook.com/stefanybryanmusic twitter.com/stefanybmusic

Hailing from Stewartsville, NJ, Singer-Songwriter Julianna Sweeney releases a heartfelt bundle of pieces for her debut album, 'Exit Fo[u]r.' Bound to inspire any listener through her sound similar to Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Noah Jones, Julianna Sweeney is continually scheming ways to use her music to foster a sense of community. Now releasing her debut album entitled 'Exit Fo[u]r,' Julianna Sweeney offers an ode to her late mother who passed away from breast cancer while also donating all royalties of the album's first week to childhood cancer research, a case that was dear to her mother's heart. Opening the album with the intro track, "Ready," Julianna Sweeney begins the album with instrumentals as sweet as honey. Listening to Julianna Sweeney's angelic vocals, she sings a sorrowful story of swearing she's fine while missing her dear mother from time to time. Through the next track, "Citybound," another down-tempo country-like tune graces our speakers while Julianna Sweeney sings of several mental awakenings that led her to stay on the greyhound and explore the different cities and states of our country. Slowing it down with the next piece, "All Talk," a chilling piano melody opens the song while the instrumentals begin to swell with delicate and jazzy flairs. Julianna Sweeney serenades us with her broad vocal range and touches on themes of universal advice that don't necessarily fit with each individual. Onto more of an uplifting and relatable piece, "Chase the Bitter With Lime" takes listeners through an alt-rock/country sound while Julianna Sweeney sings of moving past hardships and mending current pain. Reaching the halfway point with "Dead For Today," Julianna Sweeney opens the song as soft as satin with her soothing vocals and melancholy acoustic guitar melodies. Singing of feeling down and out today, Julianna Sweeney touches on rising from the dirt to tackle her future as she mends her momentary pains. What we love about Julianna Sweeney's album thus far is her poetic descriptive abilities, especially through the next piece, "Exposed," as she serenades us over the tender piano and sings of heightened vulnerability. Onto the 7th piece, "Georgia Peaches," Julianna Sweeney sings a touching story about how grateful she is to be surrounded by genuine friends and lovers that keep her moving forward. Slowly moving into the next track, "Darling," we hear Julianna Sweeney sing her most genuine and passionate story of experiencing a love who's changed the game. Keeping the same heartfelt tone for the next piece, "Michelangelo," Julianna Sweeney sings more of a saddened message where she's tried time and time again to love someone, only to compare the time-frame to that of Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel. Reaching the last piece of the project with the outro tune, "Doomed," Julianna Sweeney graces our ears with soothing piano melodies, tight mid-tempo drum breaks, and her equally calming vocals. While singing a story of yearning for someone's return to offering the love she dreams of, Julianna Sweeney ends the project off with vast heart, energy, and genuine passion. Find Julianna Sweeney's debut album 'Exit Fo[u]r' on all digital streaming platforms, and experience the project's tenderness and passion for yourself. We adore the genuine themes and soothing instrumentation within your debut album, 'Exit Fo[u]r.' Was this project inspired by anything in particular? I wanted to create a story, something that would be specific to my experiences but that also had the versatility to relate to anyone who would listen. The album is all about observing, experiencing, overcoming, and growing. It is a snapshot of a journey. The title was inspired by my own journey, specifically my journey to college. Exit 4 is the exit I take in NJ to get home as well as the exit I would take in upstate NY to get to school. I feel as though there is something to be said about a journey that begins and ends symbolically in the same fashion. The brackets around the “u” give the title a second meaning in that, in life, the only way to reach your fullest potential is to take the exit for you. How did you achieve such soothing and soulful sonics/instrumentation for your album 'Exit Fo[u]r'? Did you work with any other creators during this process? I had the pleasure of working with a handful of incredibly talented creators on this album. It was such an honor to work with each and every one of them: album artwork --- Juliette Fogra photography --- Tiffany Simone bass guitar/upright bass (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) --- Joe Benevento bass guitar (track 4) --- Nick Vollbrecht drums (tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10) --- Josh Morris banjo, mandolin (tracks 1, 2, 5, 9) --- Rit Carroll backing vocals, piano (track 1) --- Connor Wallowitz saw (track 1) --- Aaron Borenstein slide guitar (track 2) --- Andrew McKenna Lee electric guitar, acoustic guitar (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4) --- Tyler Schmidt vocals, piano, aux percussion, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, aux piano --- Julianna Sweeney music, arrangement --- Julianna Sweeney producer --- Julianna Sweeney, (Andrew McKenna Lee - track 2) engineer --- Julianna Sweeney, Tyler Schmidt Was there a particular story you wanted to tell within the entirety of your album 'Exit Fo[u]r?' How did you want your audience to feel after experiencing the project? I wanted the audience to feel a sense of hope and perseverance from this project. Life is anything but easy, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it. The album is one story after another of overcoming pain and heartbreak, learning from mistakes, and seeing the beauty in what’s in front of you. Is there a song from your album 'Exit Fo[u]r' that was the most challenging to write in terms of emotion and vulnerability? In terms of vulnerability and emotion, I would have to say that “ready” and “exposed” were the two that were the most challenging to write. They both touch on subjects that are sensitive to me and that took me a long time to realize or understand. Those songs were like therapy to write and even seeing as they were some of the most challenging, they are now two of the songs that I am most proud of. Seeing as 'Exit Fo[u]r' is your debut album, how can listeners get to know you and your brand better through this project? The best way for new listeners to get to know me and my brand better through this project is to understand my mission. I live to give back through my music. I lost my mom to metastatic breast cancer a few months before graduating high school back in 2017. She dedicated her life to helping others and has inspired me to do the same. Through this project, my goal is to raise money for childhood cancer research - a cause that was close to my mom’s heart. I’m doing that through merch and CD sales, a GoFundMe page, and all royalties from the first 11 days of streams. This project is more than just music for its own sake - it’s about paying it forward through the thing I’m most passionate about, and it’s about inspiring and empowering others to do the same. Instagram Facebook

From Hertfordshire, England, the pop band and trio Club Drive takes on a playful and exhilarating experience with their latest single, "You & I." Always delivering a sound that's refreshing and contemporary, Club Drive had the idea to release their debut album 'All That We Were' as a farewell album as well, but the industry had another plan in mind for the boys. After selling out headlined shows and garnering national/international radio airplay, it's safe to say that Club Drive is here to stay. Through their recent single, "You & I," off of the album, 'All That We Were,' Club Drive channels the sounds and charisma of Pop bands of the past who serenade their audiences with boundless energy and passion. While the lead vocalist takes on a romantic message of working through the hardships with someone worth it, Club Drive pushes an incredibly vibrant and uplifting atmosphere throughout the entire piece. "You & I" opens with shimmering keyboard melodies, plucky electric guitars, a groovy bassline, and upbeat drum patterns. As the lead vocalist begins singing their heartfelt message of taking their time with someone's love and trying to make it work, Club Drive lifts us into an exhilarating atmosphere through their brilliant pop arrangements and catchy hooks. We can't help but feel a heavy resemblance to the Jonas Brothers on this single, as Club Drive offers a powerfully uplifting and charismatic performance through their shimmering instrumentals and playful personas. Reaching the end of this piece, Club Drive keeps us wanting more of their warm embrace of a sound, which we can find throughout their debut album, 'All That We Were.' Introduce yourself to the exciting pop trio Club Drive and their debut album 'All That We Were,' featuring the upbeat ballad "You & I." Now available on all digital streaming platforms. We love the uplifting pop approach you've delivered through your latest single, "You & I." What inspired the romantic and playful lyrical message within this piece? This song actually has a number of meanings really. It’s written with a focus on love (of course) and that feeling of real appreciation for what you have. But at the same time that doesn’t have to be about a person necessarily, it’s, however, the listener interprets it and what’s important to them. With everything going on in the world at the minute, the song probably means even more now than when we wrote it. For us, it’s about realizing what you have and cherishing it. Who handled the songwriting aspect of your single "You & I"? What did you want your audience to feel after listening to your lyricism? The songwriting process has always been a joint effort from the 3 of us, we all have our ideas & visions for how we want a track to sound, and somehow (probably fortunately) we always all end up at a similar place where we see it going. In terms of how we wanted people to feel, again that’s honestly down to interpretation but we always look to write feel-good music.. so as long as people are enjoying themselves and it lifts the mood a bit, then we’re happy! Could you break down your creative process for the instrumentals within "You & I"? How does your trio divide the process amongst your members? So usually an initial idea (a chord progression, a particular sound or rhythm) will be created by Tommy (Guitarist) he’ll share this with Christian & Me and we both take it away to build our bits around this. Tommy & Christian have a real flair for songwriting and the instrumentation - production and music has always been their thing, whereas I’ve always been more focused on the words (melody and lyrics) than we all spend time together crafting it all - making tweaks and changes, adding in random sounds or slightly different instruments and bits here and there.. but the short answer is it’s always a joint process. How does your single "You & I" tie into your debut album 'All That We Were'? Is there a running theme throughout the entire project? The album is a big moment for us. We’ve been a band for a long time, we’ve gone through name changes, lineup changes, and a whole lot of team (industry) changes over the years. This album consists of songs written throughout that journey from start to finish and in part, I guess it reflects our story and how we felt/where we were at when writing each of the songs. Above all else, though it’s about putting out the music that we’ve loved creating & saying thank you.. to everyone involved in the project but more so to everyone that’s supported us along the way. So this single ties in with the more upbeat and positive overall attitude of the album, feel-good songs that we loved writing, and that we loved playing live (when live music was a thing,) we hope people enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed performing it. What can we expect to see throughout the year from Club Drive? The truth is, this was always meant to be an end to the many chapters of Club Drive. A final thank you and farewell of sorts.. but we’ve been so overwhelmed by the reaction to the album, the incredible support at radio around the world, and the amazing messages & feedback from people.. it always leaves you thinking that perhaps the door is never completely closed. So I guess we’d leave that by saying, whilst the world is the way it is - it’s clear we’d have no plans to tour or play live again.. but if the next couple of singles do anywhere near what ‘You & I’ is beginning to and people still enjoy the music we make, then we’ll always keep an open mind. facebook.com/ClubDriveBand instagram.com/clubdriveband twitter.com/clubdriveband

From Argentina to Nashville, TN, the composer turned singer-songwriter Natalia Soul reminds us to love at our own risk with her recent single, "Hurt You." Through her eclectic background of studying opera, pursuing a composition degree, studying guitar, and acting, Natalia Soul found herself nestled in with the sounds of neo-soul and funk. After experiencing the trials and tribulations of life, Natalia Soul later reinvented herself through a journey of radical self-love, meditation, yoga, and creating art. Through her emotional journey of a single, Natalia Soul noted that "Hurt You" is about loving at your own risk, breaking hearts and desires. As she delivers her emotional lyricism depicting her self-deprecating thoughts towards embarking on a new relationship, Natalia Soul sings with the utmost grace and passion, keeping us engaged with every heartfelt inch and element of this relatable piece. "Hurt You" placidly begins with plucky electric and acoustic guitars and Natalia Soul's flavorful background vocals. As she beings singing her first verse, she wastes no time and jumps to the point with lyrics like "I won't mean to, but I'm gonna hurt you." We can already feel the genuine and raw emotion Natalia Soul feels through each relatable lyric she sings. Reaching the hook, Natalia Soul exclaims her need to let go of these thoughts and throw her hands up to the sky without asking any questions. The song's instrumentation is incredibly serene and comforting, primarily through the jazzy and soulful electric guitar solo at the bridge, bursting in all sorts of colors and tastes. Coming to the end of "Hurt You," we can't help but grow a deeper connection with Natalia Soul through her relatable and heavily vulnerable lyricism within this single. Find "Hurt You" on all digital streaming platforms. We're more than appreciative of such an emotionally relatable single like "Hurt You." What inspired the creation of this piece? Thank you so much for taking the time to listen! This might be a shocker, but I am not the hopeless romantic type. I want to be! but It just doesn't come naturally. It takes me a while to "fall" in love, to trust... This hesitation comes across as being coldhearted, but in truth, there's this underlying fear of being seen, and at the same time fear of not being seen. If I open up will they see more of my ugly emotional wounds or more of the beauty of the lessons learned? Just to give an example. Surely I couldn't be the only one struggling with this. The broken ones, the victims of abuse that are venturing back in the world, the ones that struggle with all kinds of self-love issues, anyone that feels like they need to hide their true selves… the people that, as I do, feel emotionally crippled, deserve a love song too… Hurt You is that. An introspective conversation. In which we try to decide if this one love, is worth the heartache. Did you find it challenging to open up and be so vulnerable when writing the emotional lyricism within "Hurt You?" Or did your words flow with ease? YES! It was challenging. I had to fight myself for 3 hours. Once we finally had the theme, my co-writer, the sweetest human alive, started coming up with words and I felt cornered and had no choice but to drop the guard and spill the tea. haha, in other words, the words started flowing once I finally allowed myself to be vulnerable. What was your creative and recording process like when formulating the mellow and soulful instrumentals for "Hurt You?" Was this a solo process, or did you work with any fellow creators? Yes!!! This was SO MUCH FUN. I collaborated with guitarist Logan Reeves. I wanted a strong rhythmic guitar and a pulsing kick to drive the song. We were going back and forth with voice memos. We have this chemistry and it's so easy to simply vibe together and arrive at a particular soundscape without much discussion other than “Can We add this or that”? Recording vocals was a totally different mood, because If I don't feel, If I don't express emotion, the song is pretty much dead. So...I was pretty emotional at times….Fun times! Seeing as "Hurt You" is off your recent EP 'Hurt You,' could you tell us more about the full project? What themes did you take on throughout the EP? Funny and "tragic". I just went with what felt right, but in retrospect, I chose the songs that had those two elements in them. And yes, the self-proclaimed NONhopeless romantic made an EP exclusively of love songs … ha! That's funny! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC