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Pop sensation CASSANDRA dazzles us with her striking singing and songwriting abilities with her latest single, “Drinking Games.” As a trained opera singer, CASSANDRA has a vast vocal range that spans over four octaves. With her fierce and unmatched sound, she showcases her gift to seamlessly weave in and out of tricky vocal runs that would have most singers tripping up. As an artist, her goal is never to treat two songs the same, thus developing a new sound for each one. With “Drinking Games,” we are showered with sassy yet empowering lyrics that have CASSANDRA standing out from the crowd. Delving into the captivating animation that the Country meets Pop fusion carries forth, “Drinking Games,” has us falling into the depths of the poised yet gritty performance put on display. CASSANDRA exudes the ultimate sass as she cascades us in her blissful vocals. Through each element in the instrumentation quickly chugging along at a mid-tempo rate, we anticipate where this winding road of CASSANDRA is leading us to. Lush harmonies lay in the background components as we focus our attention on the glorious execution that she effortlessly sheds in this composition. Holding all trademarks of a signature anthem, CASSANDRA wanted to drive home the fact that she won’t let boys play with her heart. Using her Pop pedigrees and dusting a little Country zest on the fortified foundation of her talents, CASSANDRA has us singing to the beat of her drum as each memorable word stays heavy on our noggin. Garnering the attention that CASSANDRA deserves as an emerging Pop artist, she takes us into her own world by expressing herself through her intricate storytelling method and, in return, has us descending into her effervescent persona. With hits like “Drinking Games,” we can’t wait to see which path this singing powerhouse takes us on next. Congratulations on the release of “Drinking Games.” You’re a master at storytelling and we truly loved this track! What inspired you to write this specific record? Thank you! "Drinking Games" stems from my friends and I having experiences in which guys were only interested in contacting us late at night or when they were drunk. Whenever I receive a message like this, I make sure the guy knows I’m not interested. My team and I worked together to write a song about this while highlighting the inner security a person must have to turn down a late-night text and instead search for meaningful relationships. I’ve had experiences where I really liked a guy, but he wasn’t interested in a true relationship. Although I wanted to see him, I felt it was better to walk away and stay true to myself. Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative process was like when bringing this song to life? After conversations about the topic of “Drinking Games,” my writers, Bryan Ruby, Fran Litterski, and Cole Miracle, came to me with the first verse and chorus of this song. I remember Bryan calling me one day and saying they had started writing a hit for me and thought I’d like it. I received a short clip of Fran, also known by her artist name, Effee, singing the melody while playing chords on the piano. My co-writers and I could already hear the full production in our heads while listening to the piano-track work tape. I heard the first verse lyrics and immediately resonated with the song. Soon after, I had a Zoom call with my writers and together we finished “Drinking Games”. It was so exciting to see this collaborative experience come to fruition despite being online. Fast forward a few weeks to the studio recording, and we had a blast creating new harmonies for the song and making changes to the verses and vocal inflections. It was my first time in a Nashville studio, so it was particularly neat to experience the creative process of recording “Drinking Games.” Every inflection, “Mm-hmm!”, “Yeah right!”, and “Whoop!” has a story behind it! By taking a different approach to each song you create; what types of influences do you allow to speak into the music that you create? Every song I create has a certain level of heart, value, and family, poured into it. I think and act with my heart and this helps as I trust myself to come up with melodies and harmonies alongside my co-writers. My values are at the front and center of my mind when I write. I want my music to be authentic, so I make sure everything I sing reflects the way I talk, think, and feel. There’s a fun balance between making something lyrically appealing while keeping it real, and I love working on that! Finally, family factors into my songwriting. I want to produce music that showcases my family values. I have little cousins and grandparents and parents, and I want to make sure that the music I write and sing highlights the values I know would make them proud. In terms of themes and messages, what would you like your listeners to take away from the music that you create? My music radiates strength, empowerment, inner security, and overall happiness. As listeners tune in, I hope they find two underlying messages. The first message is that following your heart and staying true to your own values will ALWAYS make you happier at the end of the day. No matter the situation and no matter how difficult it may be, stay true to yourself and you will watch yourself thrive. The second message can be summed up in something I once said to a friend: “Doors open and close all the time, but if you’re not looking for a door, you’ll never see one.” I just don’t give up and because of this, I create opportunities for myself. It’s risky at times and forces me to be vulnerable, but if I always bet on myself, I know that I’ll be one step closer to achieving my dreams. Wake up every day and try to reach a little higher and work a little harder and before you know it, you’ll have already achieved the next step toward your goals. What do you hope this new year brings for you and your music? In 2021 I am excited to release my first EP! This will release through March of 2021 and then I plan to release another EP in the summer. I’m looking forward to releasing this and hopefully connecting with my fans in person at a live performance later this year! Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

From singing at the tender age of three, Gospel Hip-hop artist TBII, or affectionately known as Thurman B, has since matured into a strong vessel that God has placed in this world to minister to souls through his striking masterpieces. With his life being a testimony of numerous elements, some of which include life, love, loss, death, redemption, healing, and deliverance, he places faith in the fact that his message will have a worldwide reach as long as God keeps using him for his glory. "One More Day" is the most recent single from this influential emcee. With the captivating rhythm that lies in the instrumentation's thick, we are warmly embraced by the groove infused essence that carries heavy soul undertones. Striking vocals from TBII has us basking in the divine simplicity that the glorious lyrics bring as he conveys the overall message that he thanks the Lord for one more day on this Earth. The dynamism between himself and the gospel singers harmonizing with each note displayed have us truly feeling the gratitude wrapped into the gripping dreamscape portrayed. We're rather fond of the variety of vocal ranges that can get a spotlight as the instrumentation itself switches up, embodying even more passion as we progress through the single. TBII depicts his morals and values as he shares his faith with us in order to inspire those who need a bit of hope. Surrounding us amongst his cordiality dipped into the light he casts out, this emerging artist has us reaching for the stars and sharing our appreciation as we feel refreshed from this renowned wonder that is, "One More Day." As we are fully tapped into what he has next for us, we encourage you to take in all that is TBII. Welcome to BuzzMusic, TBII, and congratulations on the release of, “One More Day.” We felt truly inspired listening to the passion behind this piece of work. You’ve gone through quite the set of trials and tribulations to get you to this point in life. How have you found that you have grown as an artist through the thick of it? Thank you so much! I believe that those experiences, while very heartbreaking and traumatic, they definitely shaped me into the man and artist I am today! I am definitely more fluid with the music and with lyrical content and being a Gospel/Soul singer it has been important to me to be able to always give my all! After I lost my brother, mother, and father, I had to find my way back to me! Music is my venting place that allows me to express in a song that I can't always express vocally and now my heart is fully invested in providing healing through song for everyone! The simplicity in the lyrics drives home the message in this track. What encouraged you to take this approach when creating “One More Day?" Yesssuhhhh!!! Well, "One More Day" came to me about 2 years after my last album was out, while I was touring! I was thinking about everything I had survived and looked at what God allowed me to do and I was truly grateful for just one more day! So when it came time to record the new album, the first song that I presented to my team, (S/o my producer Marion Robinson IV, My MD Jay Walker, and Keyboardist Justus Wilkinson), was "One More Day" and they were definitely down for the simplicity of it!!!! It's funny because I always come up with these simple hooks that I criticize myself for being too simple, but they turn out to be the most heartfelt songs on my projects lol! I've learned throughout my musical career that less is more and with everything going on in the world and I mean everything. It really is important that before we do anything else with our days, we must stop and simply thank the Lord for one more day! Somebody didn't wake up today but God saw fit that you did. Have to appreciate each day that we are given because you never know when it's your last. What was the recording process like when getting the featuring gospel singers involved? We can only imagine the ambiance was something extravagant. Oh wow! Listen! My recording process is so special because I and the crew start every session with prayer and our prayer is always "Lord thank you for this day and thank you for allowing us to express our appreciation to you in the creative way you gave us! When it comes to" One More Day" all the vocals lead and background are all me! So, Marion kind of cuts me loose and then after a few rounds then we dig the next couple of takes for details! Jay and Justus deal with the music and arranging so everyone's ear is focused on the message and the mission of how we want the song to deliver! What's crazy is that after the sessions for this song and the other songs on the album, there is air in the room that literally shifts us somewhere else and I tell you, we have had straight worship sessions that are so powerful that we have cried, laid out and just been filled with so much spirit that it takes over the session and it translates on the records! It's fun and it's all love because it lets us know that we are definitely in the right direction! Yea mane... Whew, finna get messed up right now smh! Through the hardships that you have faced in your life, what words of wisdom do you have to pass on to your audience? The best way to grieve is with the Lord! He is fully aware of how you feel and He will be right there when you get done feeling it! I went through alot after those deaths! Lost my job, lost my home, me and girlfriend who is now my wife (Sandy love ya babe lol), we're definitely going through the roughest patch you could imagine, I was heavily depressed, suicidal, abusing multiple substances and was seriously doing everything in my power to die. But God would not let me die. He made it his business to keep me here and stayed with me because He had a strong purpose for my life and looking back on it now, whew! So the best words of wisdom or advice I always want to give to my audience is to simply live! I learned that the best way to honor the memory of my parents and brother, was to do what they left me here doing and that is living! It's not always easy, and no one said it would be easy, but the great thing is that God will never leave you alone, and as long as he keeps giving you "One More Day." Haaaa see how I did that right there. You will never be alone because you are apart of his plan! So get up and Live! What has been keeping you inspired throughout the last year to create music? 2020 was something else right? My main inspiration has been my love for God and my love for my wife and those that are my circle..because they would not let me quit! Plus, I was created for this and so it is my duty to continue because someone is stuck where I was and they need what God gave me to push through! So I keep my eyes focused on the mission and I create from my heart and soul, that way I'm always in the flow of what God is doing for his people! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

A force to be reckoned with, Wavez emerges from the Inland Empire, as he pushes his career with an abundance of innovative sounds for various generations. He’s been thriving as he fuels his burning passion for the art by being a young artist that continues to grow with help from K.stone, who opened Wavez’ mind with inspiring meetings within Los Angeles music culture. Putting his talents on display, Wavez collaborates with a heavy hitter, Daily, to bring forth his latest creation, “Plain Jane.” Simmering in the zesty soundscape of the modern flow that Hip-hop has developed, Wavez shows his unique stance in the genre. He applies smooth cadences across a mid-tempo rhythm carried forth in the bass-heavy instrumentation. The booming presence in his vocals cements his talents as a top tier emcee who knows how to capture his audience through intoxicating melodies that have you on the creative hook of Wavez. Using his slick wordplay, you get the best of both worlds in “Plain Jane,” as you can fixate yourself on the hard-hitting lyrics while being whisked away by the mesmerizing fusion of the production quality. Between that lyrical expertise of Wavez and Daily, the two artists provide a colossal collaboration that has you immersed in the energy they bring forth. It’s hard not to move to “Plain Jane,” with the way that the composition seamlessly meshes in the realm of contemporary descants. Wavez is sure to continue to rapidly grow his fan base as he flaunts his pen and charm in a boisterous manner that has us all pressing repeat. Congratulations on your latest single, “Plain Jane.” With such a powerful track, the connection that both you and Daily share is unmatched. How did this collaboration come to be? The day before we made plain Jane I booked a session and had everyone come out but I fell asleep (Haha). So I booked another one the next morning but I never made a song with daily so I created the hook my cousin found the beat and it instantly hit me Plain Jane so I made sure daily got a verse. What moment inspired the creation behind, “Plain Jane?" How did your creative process flow for this track? I looked at my wrist and was thinking like plain Jane and at the moment my business partner's dramatic music group was dealing with jets. So instantly I thought plain Jane on a plain and I always make my music about the females so plain Jane on a plain we could link up. What does your ideal studio session look like? Were you able to capture these vibes when recording, “Plain Jane?" The vibes were classy more upper class setting a champagne type of lighting reflecting off of quality gold. The vibes plain Jane brought me were so vibrant I felt like I was in a high-class moment in my life. In terms of musical and non-musical influences, what do you allow to speak into the music that you make? I allow motivation to show others anything is possible and no words are too small to express how you truly feel and never let anybody box you in and always speak what’s true in the moment. What can we expect to see next from you, throughout 2021? TOO TURN DREAMS INTO REALITY. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

The Detroit, Michigan, native and R&B/Soul Artist Adell J. releases his debut single with vast heart and emotion, titled, "Ms. Anonymous." Through this delicious debut, Adell J. captures the hearts of listeners everywhere. Dedicating his time to perfect the jewels he creates for listeners to enjoy and relate with, Adell J. is continuously demonstrating his exemplary artistic skills. Also well-known worldwide, Adell J. has made several television appearances while also making himself known on various other major platforms. Regarding his latest single, "Ms. Anonymous," Adell J. felt inspired to release a debut single that captures all the emotion and turmoil of a failed relationship. Seeking a wife in someone who didn't meet his expectations, we can hear the raw emotion within Adell J.'s soothing vocals and accompanying R&B production/instrumentation. Diving into Adell J.'s debut single, "Ms. Anonymous," we're met with sorrowful piano melodies and a heated phone call between Adell J. and a frantic female counterpart. As Adell J. begins serenading the listener through his mellow, emotional, and stunning vocals, we naturally feel lifted into serenity through the song's dream-like atmosphere. Reaching the hook, Adell J. powers through with prime R&B melodies through the nostalgic instrumentation and his flavorful vocals that never stand one note. While Adell J. sings of a past relationship and realizing that someone brings equal amounts of sunshine as they do rain, he has us in awe of the delicate lyricism that tells an intimate and personal story. Ending the song with vast emotion, heart, and desire, Adell J. has us swooned with each heartfelt lyric and equally chilling instrumental within his debut, "Ms. Anonymous." Congratulations on the release of your compelling debut single, "Ms. Anonymous." Why did you want this track to lead the way in your career? I wanted to share the pains of a failed relationship in hopes that others would be encouraged to keep pressing forward. Seeing as your single "Ms. Anonymous" was inspired by a past relationship, was it challenging to write about such vulnerable and emotional themes? It was extremely damaging and hurting to express these feelings of failure and disgust. After writing and hearing the finished product, I then knew that it healed me in areas I didn’t even know about. The instrumentals and production within "Ms. Anonymous" are truly breathtaking. What kind of sound and feel were you initially striving for when creating the instrumentals and production? I and my team was striving for one thing: EXCELLENCE! I would hope that the fans would argue the same thing. Could you expand on your upcoming single "Superwoman," which was inspired by Breonna Taylor and black women everywhere? What should we expect from the release itself? As an African-American man in America, I was so appalled at the audacity of our justice system for not arresting the killers so I did the same thing I did with "Ms. Anonymous," and I took my feelings and put them down in the studio. The audience should expect a song highlighting the values of our black women and how they are the true superheroes for all of the pain and injustice that they endure. What can we expect to see next from you? Stay tuned! ;) instagram.com/ajkimb

As an American Pop artist, Cory Cooper allows his music to represent a journey that’s universal among creatives; how to realize dreams and bring them into the real world. Raised in Missouri, Cory Cooper is no stranger to weaving raw emotion and commentary on the feelings listeners experience in everyday life into his music. Ranging from delicate ballads to club-worthy bop’s Cory Cooper is unafraid of the unconventional. “Drove My Heart Away,” is the profound single that Cory Cooper has us swooning over. With the heavy dance-like atmosphere that sweeps us off our feet, we focus our attention on the late-night Electronic/Pop ambiance that has us reminiscing on better times. As the emphasis shifts between the reverberated and distant vocals to what is sonically happening in the foreground of the striking vocalization that Cory Copper emanates, we take in all that this emerging artist has to offer as a storyteller. Delving into the depths of the drastic turmoil that cheating brings to a relationship, the unfaithful events of an evening out unfold before us as we hear the betrayal that Cory Cooper feels and transmits through a captivating composition of reality. As we become fixated on the raw emotion that Cory Cooper exudes in his performance of, “Drove My Heart Away,” we hang on to each smooth note that cascades upon this movement forward single. Cory Cooper is the prime example of turning life’s lemons into lemonade. Through the auditory authenticities that glisten through each word he utters, we get to share a piece of Cory Cooper’s truth amongst ourselves as we eagerly await for what is next to come from this up and comer. Congratulations on the release, “Drove My Heart Away.” With the lively ambiance radiated from this track, what gave you the inspiration to take a more emotion-filled topic and pair it with a vivid tempo? We have a natural tendency to think when we hear a fast, upbeat song that its lyrics will be happy or sexy, and if we hear a slow song it will be sad or about some kind of angst. With "Drove My Heart Away," I wanted to experiment by switching it up and giving a faster tempo to an emotional topic. This is something female artists such as Adele and Dua Lipa have successfully done, but rarely from male artists so I was inspired to break convention and try it out. The upbeat tempo was also intended to let people know that even during those painful times when it hurts like hell after a breakup or betrayal that there is hope. The song is written to let them know that it will get better and there is light at the end of that dark tunnel, so keep going. With musical inspirations ranging from Bruno Mars, Adele, Tina Turner, and Prince; how do you allow their influence to speak into your creations? Every one of those artists has influenced and inspired me in a different way, ranging from writing, production to performing. Studying them has taught me that ultimately, I have to find my own sound and define who Cory Cooper is for the world. As an artist, the last thing you want is to be perceived as someone else because that's the moment you lose your identity. Whether these artists were in the studio or performing on stage, their sound and performances were undeniably their own. From Bruno Mars and Tina Turner, I learned how to give raw and emotional performances that are unrestrained and dynamic. The production of Prince's music is genius, so I work tirelessly with my producer to create my own unique sound. Adele's voice is so personal that it wraps around you like a blanket, so I work to hit the same emotional levels through my vocals (especially the ballads). With each artist being vastly different from one another; what happens to be your favorite part of the creative process? While I love the entire process of creating music, I would say my favorite part is creating the music in the studio. For me, nothing is more exciting than shooting ideas back and forth with my producer, trying different sounds, and seeing/hearing the song come together in front of our eyes and ears. Naturally, I also love the process of laying down the vocals when it's time. Both phases are an intimate dance where my producer and I have to be in lockstep with one another. There is constant back and forth where we have to listen and trust each other to make the best decisions to craft the best production and vocal performance possible. It's a magical experience when you get the opportunity to work with amazingly talented people you respect, and I am grateful for the opportunity each and every time. How would you say that you have managed to stay inspired and creative through 2020? Needless to say, 2020 was a challenge for every performing artist with so much pain, suffering, and chaos all over the world and in the music community. Personally, I've directed all of those emotions towards writing. Sometimes it's just an idea or emotions at a given moment. Like so many, I have felt anxious, lonely, afraid, depressed and every other feeling you could have during this pandemic, so I recorded and expanded upon them to create possible songs and lyrics. I also performed live online a few times, which was a lot of fun. Towards the end of the year, I sang a number of songs on Instagram Reels to give folks the feeling that it was actually a holiday season. Anything to keep me musically connected I've done, even if it's just vocal warm-ups to stay musically creative. As we head into the new year, what are you looking forward to most? Oh gosh, where to begin. From a personal standpoint, I'm looking forward to all of us getting the vaccine as soon as possible so things can hopefully calm down. So many people have been affected by this virus in one way or the other, so we all could use some hope and blessings in the new year. As a musician, I can't wait to get back into the studio, be in a singer's booth again, and actually record some new songs! After that, it would be incredible to finally perform on a stage again and experience interaction with a live audience. I miss that a lot. While singing into a camera alone at home can work during a pandemic, it just doesn't compare to singing into a microphone in front of a bunch of people. That kind of energy you just can't replicate! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Vermont, the persistent and tenacious Artist and Singer/Songwriter Jasmine McMorran takes listeners on a sweet lyrical journey with her hit, "Upon the Holidays," off her album, "Paris Hindsight 22." Writing songs since the mere age of nine, Jasmine McMorran has spent countless hours tweaking her craft to deliver sound and wise messages to her audience. Getting experimental with her latest album "Paris Hindsight 22," McMorran stated that the project offers vast dream-pop atmospheres with hints of soulful Alternative. Through her recent hit, "Upon the Holidays," Jasmine McMorran spills her heart and soul for listeners to find their sweet-escape. Through ambient instrumentals and slight use of jingle bells, Jasmine McMorran gears us up for the reflective holidays alongside her emotional lyricism that pulls on each of our heartstrings. "Upon the Holidays" opens with tender acoustic guitar melodies accompanied by a warm string section floating in the background. As Jasmine McMorran begins to deliver her unique and airy vocals, she starts to paint delicate pictures of losing yourself amid someone's love. While continuing to drench the song in emotional turmoil and heart, McMorran serenades the listener surrounding her sound message of finding herself once over. While the song sonically escalates with soft jingle bells and sparkling effects, Jasmine McMorran is blissfully transporting us into a warm and welcoming space with each vulnerable lyric she spills. With a powerful breakup tune, "Upon the Holidays," Jasmine McMorran allows listeners to bask in the heavy emotions she delivers while inviting them into the safe and warm space she provides with this tender single. Pre-Save "Upon the Holidays" here. Hello Jasmine, thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. We love the passion and emotion you've delivered with your song, "Upon the Holidays." What inspired the song's lyrical concept, and what did you want listeners to take away for themselves? I really appreciate that. I think a huge inspiration for the song’s lyrical concept was to empower other people to stand up for themselves and recognize that they’re not alone over the holidays. My hope with “Upon the Holidays,” was to bring a holiday song that goes deeper than what’s traditionally on the radio. I wanted it to be a fierce, festive song about empowerment. Your lyricism within "Upon the Holidays" strikes an emotional chord within us. Was it difficult to write about such heavy and personal topics when composing the lyrics for this tender single? It’s wonderful to hear that it was moving. The writing process definitely took some time. I had written the song on a December morning in Paris and actually changed the lyrics to make it seem happier. Later on, I went back to the lyrics I originally wrote - and wanted that rawness and truth to end up on the album to give a listener something that could make them feel heard and inspired over the holidays. Looking back, this song was definitely the validation I needed and I hope it can be the same for my fans. Speaking on the delicate instrumentals within "Upon the Holidays," how did you craft the instrumentation to be so spacious and soothing? Would you say this is a usual sound for your brand? Thank you, quite an accomplishment to know I achieved that. The instrumentation was a big process. I started with playing my guitar on the track and then added the piano to be in sync with the guitar. With the violin synths, I wanted the violins to follow after the other instruments, almost in an offbeat strategy which I think helped with adding more of an open space/surround sound. With the bells, I actually went to the extreme of dancing while tapping on the keyboard in hopes of making it bright and upbeat. I guess you could say I get really into the music-making process. Overall, I think my brand has definitely evolved to become more meditative and spacious— something that listeners will hear throughout the whole album. Anywhere from space/galaxy sounding song to a French ballad where I sing along with only a piano, bass, and orchestra called “J’ai Peur.” "Upon the Holidays" is an incredibly heartfelt and emotional track. How does it fit into your album "Paris Hindsight 22?" How does the song complement the album's overall concept? Thank you very much. As a whole, Paris Hindsight 22 is going to be an emotional album. “Upon the Holidays” was one theme I wanted to put in the album and is actually the main inspiration for naming the album Paris Hindsight 22 from that day writing down lyrics on a piece of paper in Paris. Every track has its own storyline, with themes of love in “Soulmate” for instance, as well as individuals struggling with substance abuse in “Under the Stars” and “Brave the Storm,” in addition to themes of life and death in “J’ai Peur” and more. What has been keeping you inspired and creative throughout this difficult year? I think the fact that this year was so difficult and unpredictable for so many of us, a lot of thoughts and emotions ended up on paper for me. There’s still a lot of song ideas from this time period on my phone for a later time to record. I guess amidst the chaos, I found purpose in creating and sharing compositions. I think hobbies, pets, and the little positives in life help a lot during this time period. I’m thankful that music has been my greatest outlet. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Alternative/Rock band The Warm Blooded is here to showcase the intricate multi-genre blend that sets them apart from the current standard. As a four-piece band, The Warm Blooded consists of bassist and lead singer Maxwell Cary, guitarists Eli Davidson and Tito Woods, and drummer Sean Moriarty. They're easily distinguishable with their fast, hard and fierce sound; once you experience the true intensity of this LA-based band, it'll be difficult to get that sound out of your head, leaving you wanting more and more, and well, more. Ferocity immediately strikes with the introduction of The Warm Blooded latest track, "Skinflint Shimmy." The songs striking guitar riffs strike the air and plunge listeners into a depth of raging energy. There's no getting away from the potent force of The Warm Blooded, and "Skinflint Shimmy" ensures that once you begin the listening journey, there's no escaping. The lyricism itself also brings a certain compelling energy to it, and if you take the time to thoroughly listen through once or twice, you'll understand the narrative that the band is attempting to communicate. All in all, The Warm Blooded released utmost vehemency in "Skinflint Shimmy." and we're ultimately left in anticipation for their next single release. What inspired the essence of "Skinflint Shimmy" and how were you hoping it would get translated across your audience? Skinflint Shimmy was inspired by a fascination with the word 'skinflint', which is an archaic way of calling someone a cheapskate or a miser. The term comes from before cigarette lighters were commonplace, and most folks would carry around a piece of flint to light their candles or cigarettes. A skinflint was someone who would hold onto a piece of flint until it was so thin and worn down that they'd end up striking their own skin, either because he was too cheap or too broke to replace it. This song is meant to reflect that kind of desperate ingenuity that a poor man would appreciate and a rich man would scoff at. Can you describe the level of collaboration that went into the writing of "Skinflint Shimmy"? How did the process go about and was it a collective construct from the band? The basic outline of the song was originally written by singer and bassist of the band, Maxwell Cary, however, the song began to really take shape after the band was assembled and nuances were developed through collaboration, practice, and live performance. The final cherry on top was the featured guitar solo by guitarist Dylan Neuens of the band Shadows of the Cloud. What does "Skinflint Shimmy" ultimately mean to the band? This is a big deal for us. Skinflint Shimmy is our first step out into the world as The Warm Blooded. This is our introduction and our first impression, and we're hoping it's a good one. Where is the sound and style of The Warm Blooded extending from here, now that "Skinflint Shimmy" has been released? I think the idea behind what we do and the music we write has always been to take the familiar rock styles of the '80s, '90s, and '00s and find a way to keep them both relevant and authentic. Skinflint Shimmy is a straight-forward hard-hitting rock n' roll song and I think that's exactly what we set out to do with this song and in general. What's next for you as we enter 2021? It's hard to be certain of anything nowadays given the current state of the industry, but we've got a few more songs that we're eager to announce and put out, and we'll be dropping details on that soon. We'll be hitting the studio to lay down some fresh tracks before too long, and we'd *love* to get out and play some shows but... you know... fingers crossed! Instagram.com/thewarmblooded Twitter.com/thewarmblooded Facebook.com/thewarmbloodedLA

Hailing from Illinois, United States Navy Diver, Matt Strom is fueling his burning passion for creating art in the form of intoxicating melodies. With a long-time passion for music, Matt Strom took a chance on himself as he encouraged his musical growth by learning how to play guitar three years ago. His talents were quickly noticed as he was selected as, ‘Breakout Artist,’ at Off The Row Studio. His ambitions and goals are best lived out by creating music that helps other people in the same way that music has helped him throughout his life. Releasing five tracks with Off The Row Studio, Matt Strom’s most recent single, "Childish Drive,” has us feeling the soul-infused ambiance radiated from this emerging artist. Delving into an artistic genre of Country meets Rock, Matt Strom’s latest release has an effervescent power that is sure to put you under. The seamless execution of the prominent instrumentation has a top tier production value as each element is given its own spotlight to dance upon. Amplifying the sumptuous guitar licks performed, we are swept into the composition of Matt Strom’s genius. Using the smooth and empowering presence of his vocalization, Matt Strom tells a tale of not letting time slip away right before us. Emphasizing the “Childish Drive,” that each of us has born into us, he places his emotion-driven expressions into a musical vessel as he establishes the confidence within himself to take his life back. As Matt Strom’s lively vibrations cascade upon this pulsating masterpiece, we are found in a nostalgic state reminiscing on the finer moments that our lives have to offer. There is a prevailing pull that Matt Strom executes with the passion he sets forth. Triumphantly conquering his goals and ambitions, he creates mesmerizing melodies that are more felt than heard. The world of Country-Rock better be prepared because Matt Strom’s talents are arriving in a swift manner. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Matt Strom! Congratulations on the release of your latest single, “Childish Drive.” We love the meaning behind this record. What moment inspired the creation of “Childish Drive?” In a writing session with a friend, he said he wanted to write a song about being tired of the 9-5. We got to talking about how there are so many things we would rather be doing, the dreams we had as kids. From that point on it just started rolling. How did you come to create the wonderful relationship that you have with Off The Row Studio? It is easy when the people you meet are wonderful. Off the Row Studio made me feel like family and do to this day. They work with all these wonderful artists but still take the time to make you feel special. They are amazing and I am so grateful for everything they have done for me. Could you please share a glimpse of the creative process that birthed “Childish Drive”? It started with the first line, from there it grew. We knew what we wanted to write about so we built around that idea. We spend so much time in our comfort zone and we sometimes forget to realize that this is our only life to live. When we were kids we would fail and try again as many times as it took, that “Childish Drive” is what we need to find to chase our dreams. Cause it is better to try and fail than regret trying at all. What musical and non-musical inspirations do you allow to influence the music that you create? Musically I grew up in 90s Country, the authentic writing about life, and what we experience has always inspired me. I think that if you can write something that you sing with just an acoustic guitar and that moves people that’s where the beauty is. Garth, Stapleton, Jamey Johnson, Cody Jinks, Koe Wetzel, Read Southall, Tyler Childers, are the guys who inspire me. My non-musical inspirations are just life, the feelings I feel, as well as the people around me, I just try to capture that. 2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone. What has been keeping you inspired to create music? What advice can you give another artist who's finding it difficult to do so? When I started writing music I was in a bad place, and music helped me through it. Music has always been the thing that has helped me through. My songs have all been inspired by what I have experienced in my life. So I stayed true to why I started writing, and what I was writing about. Life is hard all around and music and love will get us through all our struggles. Instagram Facebook

Today we are showcasing the thoughtful artist, Courtney Heard. As an engineer by day and musician at heart, Courtney Heard is all about being completely transparent with her ultimate emotions and expressions. The collection of Courtney Heard's music represents her own truths, and her ultimate goal as an artist is to inspire introspection, as well as inspire her listeners to find parts of themselves within her attentive lyricism. The latest project by Courtney Heard is her debut album release, titled 'Quarter-Life Quarantine.' The album is inspired by the collection of thoughts and understandings from Courtney Heard, and each and every track most definitely has a purpose if you're tuning in to her sound correctly. "Matter of Time" is the first track on Courtney Heard's album, and it opens with soft-strumming guitar rhythms that create a relaxing and nonchalant environment. Soon, a collective spark of instrumentals fills the air, and offer an inspirational listening environment for listeners. The harmonious voice of Courtney Heard is established within "Matter of Time", and listeners know what to expect for the majority of the album. Her vocals are full of incredible innocence, which aids in the delicate unraveling of her thoughtful lyricism. "Matter of Time" ventures along the introspections of Courtney Heard, especially those pertaining to love. Love is a complicated emotion, and Courtney Heard knows all about it. Sharing her utmost thoughts and feelings surrounding the feeling, Courtney Heard expresses her pure and genuine mentality in "Matter of Time", which only works to complement the following track, "I Wonder". "I Wonder" changes the ambiance of the album, bringing in more of a deeply soothing embrace with the chosen melodies. The same kind of tempo is kept consistent, and listeners are exposed to an important narrative: truth and the willingness to seek the truth. Courtney Heard expresses her discontent with the way society goes about interpreting and understanding various truths, and the more mellow tunes are able to intertwine the message of the song in a complementary way. It's quite easy to appreciate the nuances of "I Wonder", and within the coming tracks, Courtney Heard proves that the high level of introspection is a prominent theme throughout this thought-provoking album. Next, we're onto "Running", the album's third track. "Running" brings back that flair of positivity through ambient guitar rhythms and a calculated fusion of bright synths. With a beautiful contrast between production and lyricism, Courtney Heard takes it up a level with the essence of "Running", and explores the reality of regret within this emotionally-driven track. Too often do humans hide behind the realities of their emotions, and the heart has a big role in doing so. Courtney Heard is all too aware of that reality and expresses her own experience while holding back from the intricacies of her emotions. "Running" offers that nice escape from reality in the sense that the melody brings influential emotion to light, all while establishing an important message within any listening ear. A more simplistic productional approach is taken on with the album's fourth track, "I Will". We receive a more expanded quality of the vocals that Courtney Heard is able to apply, and we feel absolutely free with the chosen melody of this track. "I Will" feels lighter, and it primarily comes from the softer collection of guitars, piano, and drum sounds that intertwine together to produce a deeply thoughtful expression on Courtney Heard's part. "I Will" is an easy listen and brings in the gentle expressions that Courtney Heard's warm artistic presence has to offer. The song's texture creates the perfect composition, and Courtney Heard's performance is quite exceptional within this particular track. Once again, we receive an inspirational effect with the melody presented in the following track, "The Night". Nevertheless, that same contrast comes within the narrative of the track, where Courtney Heard unravels her experience with the never-ending haunting that can arise from past "love". We're kept intrigued with the genuine level of truth that comes from Courtney Heard, as she really lays it down with the various emotions that extend from such uncertainty that comes along with love, past, future, or present. Again, her vocal sound is kept simplistically intricate, and we're left with an ultimate warm feeling washing over us, despite the direction that the narrative takes. Moving onto the sixth track, titled "One Day", Courtney Heard chooses to exasperate the dramatic effect the song takes on with luscious piano styles that mesh extremely well with her manipulated vocal sound. Courtney Heard sings, "I wore my heart out as my hopes went up in flames; I was broken down to the rubble, left to recover", and listeners are able to receive a raw sense of where her mind is at regarding heartbreak. With a brisk tempo, "One Day" gradually explores invigorating phenomena of painful obstacles one will find themselves attempting to overcome, and all of the awareness that extends out from it. The sorrowful lyricism continues in the final track, "Everybody Talks", yet the melody is picked up once again, bringing us back to the similar sensation delivered in "Matter of Time". With a persistent uplifting beat, the energy of "Everybody Talks" is incredibly positive, although Courtney Heard ventures into the complications surrounding finding one's true self. We're kept in amazement with the natural grace that she is able to take on within the track, and how impactful each and every lyric is. Courtney Heard provides such honest collections of thoughts within this particular track, and her vocal performance can't help but shine throughout the entirety of the track. All in all, "Everybody Talks" was the right kind of song to leave the album on, and provides the best kind of conclusion to the consistent narrative presented within this album. Hello Courtney, thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. As an incredibly expressive album, 'Quarter-Life Quarantine" delves into the realities surrounding the painful 'experience of heartbreak, finding one's self, and the attempt made to overcome certain tribulations. Was it difficult to share such vulnerable truths and thoughts with your listeners in this particular album, and how did it feel to release such an honest collection of yourself within this album? It was a first, for sure. I think capturing raw emotion is one of the best parts of songwriting, but it is also something you have to grapple with as you decide to release it out into the world. Everyone has their own opinions of music, and you never know how it’s going to be received. The realization that I came to is that being an artist means putting yourself and your feelings on display. If there’s someone out there who can find a little piece of themselves in your art, it makes it all worth it. At first, it was certainly nerve-wracking to release music for the first time, but now that it’s out there, I’m proud that I did it and didn’t hold anything back. Out of the seven tracks featured on your album, which track would you say had the greatest emotional effect? Was there a particular track that you hoped listeners would resonate with the most? I would say “I Will”. It’s a song that I wrote about racial injustice and police brutality. So many were moved by the horrendous deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, and as an African American myself, there were a ton of emotions stirred up—fear, anger, motivation, etc. I picked up my guitar and the words flowed. The song might be viewed as a rallying cry or a call to action, but initially, I wrote it as an ode to all of the people who showed empathy toward what had happened, whether that was through protesting, donating to the cause, sharing information via social media, you name it. Ultimately, the message of the song is that whether the issue of racial injustice is in the spotlight or not, I will keep on fighting for what’s right. It’s definitely the song I’m most proud of. What inspired the content presented within 'Quarter-Life Quarantine?' Were there any moments where you felt uplifted yourself whilst writing and recording this album? The entirety of 2020 inspired this album. I honestly didn’t set out to write an entire album, it just happened due to the eventfulness of this year. Many people were in situations where they couldn’t see their loved ones, and I wasn’t immune to that. My Granny is my number 1 fan, and I wanted to release a song to lift up her spirits while in quarantine. Her pure joy and excitement around the initial single release of “Matter of Time” drove me to keep going and create a full album. I’d say that was the most uplifting moment in the creation of the album. How do you feel that 'Quarter-Life Quarantine' compares to other pieces of work you've privately worked on? I’d say these songs are deeply rooted in feelings that were only unearthed due to the sheer amount of time that I spent thinking through situations and emotions because of the quarantine. While writing some of these songs, it all didn’t just come to me in one sitting—it took days and sometimes weeks. Though at times it could be frustrating, it was also therapeutic to work through the feelings I was trying to convey and why. I think that added a layer of complexity that I wouldn’t say all my previous songs had. Where do you see your music extending itself out from here, now that 'Quarter-Life Quarantine' has been successfully released? I had a lot of fun creating this album, and I’m excited to work on new material and continue to grow as an artist. My primary goal will always be to create music that people can relate to on a personal level, I’ll definitely be using the response to this album as a springboard to what’s next. I’m just getting started, and I’m looking forward to what’s in store. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

From Chi-Town to Minneapolis, the Emcee and Hip-Hop Artist Longshot takes us through the grind with his latest wavy single, "I'm Not OK." Known as one of the most hard-working and underrated emcees in the business, Longshot is used to turning a few heads. Through life experiences, inspirations, and dreams, Longshot fuels his lyrical content with nothing but truth and raw emotion, striving to motivate and empower his listeners. Recently releasing his honest and hard-hitting single, "I'm Not OK," Longshot brings a dynamic performance as he exudes each emotion within. While rapping over a modern Hip-Hop beat with extensive synth use and eerie undertones, Longshot keeps us engaged in the song's gripping atmosphere. Also releasing a tightly-edited black and white lyric video for the single, "I'm Not OK," Longshot brings listeners a step closer to feel the emotion he's placed into each bar and lyric. Diving into the single itself, the track opens with ominous synths and hefty drum breaks that stomp through our speakers with might. Getting into Longshot's performance, we're more than impressed with his rhythmic bars and organic sense of poise as he spills each lyric with his entire heart. Not to mention the wise lyrical message Longshot offers, we're left preaching his words with lyrics like "-if you really making moves then you gone have enemies, nevermind none of those, just shine on them h*es." After taking a listen to Longshot's single, "I'm Not OK," we genuinely feel that he's a man of the people, as each raw, emotional, and inspirational lyric he sweetly delivers always seems to have a deeper and more relatable meaning behind it. Hello Longshot and welcome to BuzzMusic. We love the authenticity and honesty you've created with your single, "I'm Not OK." What inspired you to make this piece? The world we are living(dying) in inspired this song. "I'm not ok." is a feeling that all of us, especially in 2020, felt or are still feeling. What was your songwriting process like for "I'm Not OK?" How did you craft your bars to tell your truth and motivate listeners at the same time? My songwriting process is I let the beats talk to me and tell me what to translate. My songs are spirit-driven...spirits within the beat, spiritual ancestors speaking to/thru me. I use the music and the process of creating music to help heal myself and others. Speaking on the production for your single "I'm Not OK," why did you feel that producer V.I. The Boss was a good fit for the type of vibe you were looking for? V.I The Boss is my younger blood brother and he is a genius with the beats and rhymes. This score in particular just really spoke to me with the haunting vibes of the keys. V.I's production is always a beautiful challenge. Do you usually take these in-depth, emotional, and honest lyrical routes within your music? What themes do you often cover in your songs? I think like all great art my songs reflect the many human emotions I experience. I'm not always thinking or feeling "deeply". I don't always wanna party. Sometimes I wanna reflect on my childhood, other times I wanna rap about weed and fat asses. And again, the production plays a huge part in my songwriting/theme choosing process. What can we expect to see throughout 2021 from you? In this new year, I will be releasing something. I'm not exactly sure what's coming out first or an order, but I am definitely working every day and am super excited to share the new music. I'm just trying to be a better person every day. Sending love, healing, and safety to all and prosperous 2021. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC