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The fierce alliance between freestyle Punk Rock nomad emcee Good.To.Go and Phelonius Munk, a jazz-obsessed beat aficionado and the tone-tinkler-in-chief, was a duo that never intended to know or understand the sound they were achieving. Punk Jazz was born into the music industry as an attitude of both those genres on their own but as a cocktail of the enormous power, it possesses. Their collaborations have so far been as unpredictable as they are, ultimately making music that flows. In an ambient atmosphere that screams vibrant synths and eclectic resonance, their latest single “ATTITUDE,” embodies exactly that. Delving into the dynamism that roars in a fusion of soothing vocals singing sweet melodies that gently greet the buoyant cadences that are heavily dipped into a rhythmic pot of emcee like pizzazz, we’re offered up a variety of sounds that flow together in an effortless manner. With the weighty anticipation that allows you to remain fully invested in each twist and turn that carefully unwinds, you glide into a paradise that only Good.To.Go and Phelonius Munk are the gatekeepers. Buried in the intricately crafted lyrics, Good.To.Go and Phelonius Munk exudes a larger than life persona of a light that cannot be dimmed. They vibrantly flaunt their natural state amongst the provoking instrumentation through each reverberated phrase that packs a punch. Welcoming us into their musical kingdom, we are warmly invited and find that the sounds in here are greater than unique. By using each of their talents to fuel one another, the vitality that thrives in this environment is unmatched and untamed. As they so strikingly put it in “ATTITUDE,” ‘Our flame can never be contained.’ Welcome to BuzzMusic, Good.To.Go and Phelonius Munk. Congratulations on the release of your latest single, “ATTITUDE.” With the unreal chemistry between you two, could you please tell us; how did the creation of your Punk Jazz fusion come to be? PM: Just like the early planetary collision, our worlds smashed into one another and the settled dust revealed a lifeform so unique, our heads still buzzing. GTG: Yup. What moment or story inspired the creation of, “ATTITUDE?" PM: Attitude is our ode to California. People from here have a certain way of life and this distinction is reflected in their ATTITUDE. The story is narrated from an outsider's perspective to explain that this is how we do it. We sampled Leon Ware’s This is why I came to California for genuine SoCal flavor. GTG: well said, 'Attitude' was also both of us meeting for the first time, when PM played the beat, the energy and freestyle came naturally, capturing the similar message and presence weaved in between the samples, notes, and bass Through the chaos of 2020, how has it been being able to stay creating with one another? Have there been any challenges that you have had to overcome? PM: The chaos is what really brought this together. We had broken cars, faulty equipment, living room recordings, and late-night sessions. This is not a play and we took the work seriously. Our sister single Heard Em Say captures our big Q. mood perfectly. GTG: The fact that we didn't know each other before the chaos too is what sparked the element of spontaneity and creativity. 'heard em say' also, freestyled and written in that first/same afternoon is an explosion of energy finding the positivity of isolation with yourself and your close circle. (if yall wanna hear sister track: Heard Em Say) What subjects and messages do you want your listeners to take away from the melodies that you create? PM: Beauty is in the eye. We like our music first and that energy is what makes others dig it. Yes, we want the head boppin’ but we invest heavily in intricate wordplay and content-based weirdness so we got you covered in both party and chill at home modes. GTG: Improv and first instincts seem to be a common thread between these first singles and the EP that's dropping in 2021. Anything goes, all are invited. Some of the messages are straightforward but underneath musically and lyrically there are layers and messages for the relistens/replays 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? PM: We felt more inspired this year than ever! Exercise, eat clean, listen to the records, and adventure away. You can’t write about life if you don’t live. GTG: Second that. Live your life, listen to other people, motivate yourself, motivate other people, and enjoy the day today. Moment to moment awareness and the power of now echoes daily routines and all musical things. GTG Instagram PM Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Singer/Songwriter Dora Kola has experimented in many aspects of the music industry, exploring her passions and developing her craft. Before the release of her inspiring and rowdy rock songs, she worked as a radio disc jockey, and earlier into her life was trained in classical piano. Her love of music continues to grow as she embarks on her recent journey of storytelling and fierce hits. Dora Kola’s “Dirty Sexy Rocker Boy” is a dynamic and fearless rock anthem that does not hold back. The slow, solid beat forms the foundation for “Dirty Sexy Rocker Boy”, all about embracing your wild side. The rhythm will keep you enthralled as the song reaches its climax, all instrumental elements leaving you with your jaw on the floor. She eases you into her vivid and expressive music style with half-spoken verses that expertly blend into the rambunctious chorus. Underneath the gritty, sultry tones that Dora Kola’s vocals bring into the mix, she displays controlled and powerful technique. “Dirty Sexy Rocker Boy” lets everything run rampant with seductive and enticing lyrics. The unforgettable rhythms and underlying electric guitar flow alongside the riotous story that Dora Kola lives out. As the title of the song is slowly introduced in a whisper, you fall deeper into the instrumentation of “Dirty Sexy Rocker Boy”. As the song comes to a close, the listener is left still enchanted by the potent atmosphere created in those three minutes. Dora Kola is giving everything she has to her new releases, and “Dirty Sexy Rocker Boy” is no different. From the captivating storylines to assertive vocals, you will want to give this one a listen. Hello Dora, and a warm welcome to BuzzMusic. The boldness of “Dirty Sexy Rocker Boy” is sure to turn the heads of listeners. How do you hope “Dirty Sexy Rocker Boy” impacts your audience? Sexuality, which is the main source of my inspiration and who I am, is quite evident in my music. I hope this is being celebrated through acceptance of others because sexuality is what makes us human, makes us happy, and makes life what it is. I hope the boldness you speak of can empower and inspire others that they too can live a life with no filter and no need to care what others may judge them as. Living for the validation of others is so lame, and not a way to live life. Live and create your own life, do whatever makes you happy. When beginning the process for writing “Dirty Sexy Rocker Boy”, what was the first idea that sparked your interest? Do you think this song turned out the way you first envisioned or did the story change along the way? It was a rainy day while I was in Vancouver, and I felt some type of way of the West Coast rain, as well as being a bad girl that may have been living a ‘crazy wild bitch’ lifestyle which I’ll sing about that leads to the birth of “DIRTY SEXY ROCKER BOY”. The song was originally a freestyle that I spat on the mic as soon as I got to my producer’s place, and we used the original two takes of it. I believe in capturing the art in its authentic moment. It’s more than just the DIRTY SEXY ROCKER BOYS I’ve spent my whole life with. Collars and leashes do excite me — but the guilty pleasures of everyday life are the true dirty sexy rocker boys. Toxic but feels so good. So bad — but who’s to tell me that I can’t feel guilty for pounding back whiskey shots with heavy metal guitar boys and smoking cigarettes all night long? “Dirty Sexy Rocker Boy” has so many intriguing elements that give it your compelling sound. Do you see yourself branching even further genre-wise in the future? Absolutely! I am an all over music lover and super-duper mega nerd and fan first - all 360 degrees, baby! This is funny because as I sit and answer these fabulous, I am watching a live R&B/Funk/Soul band in Anaheim. I am extremely experimental and open-minded. If it makes a sound and vibes with me. I am into it! My first two singles have been pretty alternative/indie rock and pop with elements of R&B. Currently, I’ve been working on a hip-hop/rap track with artist Ekke and experimenting with funk and heavier rock elements. What’s a genre again? We love the confidence that radiates from your music, Dora Kola. How has your songwriting helped you grow as an artist, and how do you persevere through times of doubt and uncertainty? I am a spoken word poet, as well as a lusty poet of a writer. Eventually, these pieces get translated into musical compositions of what you hear as my songs. I write every freaking day, from the moment I wake up, throughout the day, and before I sleep. I find inspiration in literally everything. I’ll pull over on the side of the road or stop everything I am doing (really inconvenient when you’re showering,) just to jot down a new melody or line. When you’re an artist who happens to be very sensitive, extremely spiritual, and applies meaning to every moment in life - this is what happens. Boxes of notebooks and a whole lot of iCloud storage that can’t sustain my entire catalog of thoughts. Write. Just do it. Follow your heart and everything aligns will follow. What has been keeping you inspired throughout the last year to create music? My crazy life. (If you’re a regular on my Instagram page, you will soon realize this through my controversial Instagram stories.) It’s really unlike no other, often at times, people tell me I need to write a book. Maybe one day, but for now - poetry and songs that reflect upon that will do. Music is my outlet, music is my life, yo! Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Form Toronto, Canada, the Alternative-Rock Artist and Singer/Songwriter Keegan Chambers give us her all with a powerful hit single, "Not Waiting." Participating in choirs as a child and teenager helped Keegan Chambers define the path for her musical future. After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University, Chambers found herself more inspired than ever, filling her notebooks with lyrics and gearing up to release original pieces in the future. Recently releasing her powerhouse single, "Not Waiting," Keegan Chambers pushes her electrifying vocals over the scorching instrumentals, offering a blend of symphonic Rock and haunting Pop. While Keegan Chambers sings of finding her power and independence to pick herself up and leave what's not serving her anymore, she pushes themes of strength and confidence for listeners to take away. Taking a listen to Keegan Chambers' single "Not Waiting," we're met with a hi-fi blend of electronic synths and sweltering Rock instrumentals. We feel all the power and rage within this single merely through the exciting sonics, with help from driving electric guitar bursts, punchy drum patterns, and a haunting string section. Touching on Keegan Chambers' gripping performance, she soaks this song with her magnetic attitude that keeps our attention locked in on the vigor of her words. Singing with the utmost resilience, poise, and strength, we're wildly impressed with the power that Keegan Chambers has delivered on this single, as she slaps the competition away with her sharp lyricism and charismatic approach. Keegan Chambers has us head over heels with the release of her groundbreaking single "Not Waiting," as she further inspires her audience to follow their signs and recognize their independence before it's too late. We truly admire the independence and confidence you've delivered on your single "Not Waiting." Could you take us back to the moment where you realized you needed to create a song for your situation? This song pretty well wrote itself. It poured out of me like a cold shot of Jäger as I mustered up the courage to lay my heart on the line; I had to get some answers, once and for all. No more waiting, no more wondering. Face to face I chickened out... but back home at my local bar, liquid courage coursing through my veins, I made the call and blurted out: “I need you to tell me you’re not in love with me so I can move on with my life.” He let me down easy like a fried egg on Sunday morning... it was for the best. We've heard that "Not Waiting" originally started as a ballad. How did Daniel Tsourounis inspire you to make this shift and create more of a striking rock anthem? We were rehearsing for an upcoming show and Daniel just went rogue! We had probably practiced it 2-3 times by this point and I guess he was a little tired of it? haha I don’t know but I just remember telling him to keep going like that and I started playing around with the melody and bit and then the rest of the band joined in. I was like, “yep, that’s how the song goes now!” When settling on the blistering sonic approach within your single "Not Waiting," what did your creative process look like from there? How did you reach the sonic atmosphere you were aiming for? Once we had the bare bones of the track, we sent it to Asher Lenz to lay some strings on it and he sent back a ton of options for us to chose from. I have to admit it I was a bit startled when I first heard all of the layers thickening up the production, especially since it lived so long in my head as an acoustic ballad. But once all the elements found their home in Daniel’s mix, I could finally hear what Asher and Daniel heard all along and what you hear in the mix today. What should we expect from your forthcoming EP? Will "Not Waiting" be featured on the project? I think we’re gonna let Not Waiting live as a single. The EP is a lot more rock n’ roll with some hints of my country roots and a little bit of blues. You can expect a few feminist anthems and a couple of new renditions of songs off of my last EP. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? MUSIC! Haha. I haven’t been able to do any acting (my second love) so songwriting and music video planning has been top of mind. Before the EP comes out, I’ll be releasing a cover and accompanying music video that we shot at home. In fact, as I sit here writing this, Daniel is at his computer editing it! It’s fun and sexy and colorful and I can’t wait to share it. keeganchambers.com

Lyncs conveys her blend of daydream choruses, indie-rock vocals, and star-like textures to the forefront as an American Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Multi-instrumentalist. How her powerful yet wholesome songwriting showcases her strengths thrives upon taking a single moment and blowing it up to a heart-string anthem. Lyncs has worked hard to carefully tailor the wistful resonance that she captures in songs like her most recently released, "Just Being Honest." Delving into the buoyant tones that radiate a sense of melancholy in the vocalization of her storytelling manner, Lyncs seamlessly blends into the vibrant Pop instrumentation that she lays her artistry upon. Carrying heavy Electro-Pop sound waves through the speakers, the up-tempo and liveliness in the composition's complexity remains flattering in any light that you shine upon it. Lyncs creates vivid imagery that illustrates her expressions of her heart being betrayed. "Just Being Honest" is the breaking point for the antics that Lyncs no longer wants to put up with. This record acts as a letter of frustration, as she uses her brilliant wording to get her point across. As she radiates sweet sounds of the truth, the depth that further bellows in the performance of Lyncs has us screaming each word of the more than memorable chorus that pulls us into the relatable grasp of the emerging artist. She fortifies her heartfelt conveyance as her message reaches us in a profound manner. Honesty is always the best policy, and Lyncs proves that time and time again. Congratulations on the release of, “Just Being Honest.” With a message so direct, we would love to know; what moment inspired the creation of this track? Hi! Thank you so much for having me, I’m really excited about this year and this release. I struggle a lot in my life by saying exactly how I feel. It’s honestly one of the main facts in why I write music since it’s so much easier to write how I feel than to say it straight to someone's face. Even texting can be hard and I find myself sugar-coating a lot of fo situations just to keep the peace. I’m an empath and I try to keep sunshine around me as much as possible, so when situations come up and there’s tension, I feel out of my element and need to elevate some of the frustration. This song comes from that place of wanting to say exactly what you want to, no matter the consequences. In my past, I’ve dated a lot of incredible people and gotten to experience a lot of joys and ups and downs that you can feel in a relationship. One of which, was very one-sided and this song is an ode to that. I found myself constantly being the one to give everything while this person was so casual and didn’t show they cared, whereas I was just trying my hardest to keep things afloat. Although I’m no longer with this person, it just goes to show that those feelings and frustrations don’t die easy. I never got to say what I wanted to so this is me saying it, whether they need to hear it or not. It’s no hard feelings, it’s just what I never got to say… and if someone else out there is feeling like they deserve more, this is your sign that you do. What would you like your listeners to take away from the themes and messages in “Just Being Honest?" Regardless of what type of relationship you are in, communication is everything. Tell them how you feel, air it all out, you will both feel so much better in the long and it will save you time and energy. Life is too short to not be truthful and honest. Could you please take us into what the ambiance was like when creating this song? At the time when I wrote this song, I was living in Manhattan with my girlfriend in this small, cozy, one-bedroom apartment. This is of course during Covid-19. It was so small that the wall we had wasn’t even a wall, it was more like an open barrier. I had this small studio setup within our entertainment unit that sat inside of this cubby-like cabinet and I would build a tent around it to trap the sound so I could record at night. I sat inside this little cave of blankets and started with the like “I was just thinking, I was just wondering if you knew what we’re supposed to do” over this somber piano. It was the most cathartic and freeing line I think I had written in a while, to just ask this past person in my life a question. Like, “what do we do here, what do you want to do, because I don’t know anymore.” As one to tackle all aspects of your artistry, what has become your favorite part of the creation process? My favorite part of the creation process is the moment a song has been written from start to end and I can hear its potential in my head. It’s like when you’ve read a book and you had this vision of what it would look like in your head, and then when you see the movie it looks just like what you envisioned. That’s my favorite part… when it sounds exactly like how I pictured it. 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? This is a challenge for anyone and everyone! It doesn’t matter what art or business you are in, you need motivation. During Covid, I learned that I get really inspired to write when I watch the musicians write. I’ve started watching a ton of artist interviews, collars, live shows, etc. to just keep my brain in creation mode and keep going. I’ve been really into watching Jeremy Zucker, Alexander 23, Lauv, and Elina. My advice to other artists would be to reach out to other artists who are doing what you do, and talk to them! Listen, learn, collaborate, and just remember that nobody else is making what you are making, and people want to hear it. Thank you so much for getting to know me and for listening to “Just Being Honest!" Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

The lakefront city of Toronto, Canada, has been shifting into an entertainment center that can keep up with the rest. Having birthed countless musical legends such as Drake and The Weeknd, local artists are determined for the chance to make it big. Southstylez is an up and coming rapper who is best known for his old school Hip-Hop style. With his most recent single “Pain in My Heart,” Southstylez collaborated with vivacious vocalist Kedz in order to compose his blissful throwback atmosphere. Growing up, the independent rapper spent his time conjuring up his own beats and freestyles – and this intrinsic talent is as evident as ever in his new single. The effortlessness between each verse is enough to lull the listener into a daydream for a few enchanting minutes. Kedz’ silky voice is yet another reason fans will not be able to stop listening to Southstylez’ Hip-Hop masterpiece. The part that truly stands out with “Pain in My Heart” is Southstylez’ thoughtful lyricism. The song is written about his late brother who passed this September and acts as a gracious tribute to his memory while Southstylez also takes time to share his perspective on the subject. Through his songwriting, he tells a story that takes the listeners on a journey through the emotional ups and downs he has experienced while coping with his great loss, something a lot of us are able to relate to. Your thoughtful lyrics have the ability to touch the hearts of every listener and encourage introspection. Could you elaborate on the message behind your lyrics for “Pain in My Heart?” Because it’s real, what happened to my brother is real and palpable. Everything I talk about in this song is really what happened to him. There is no magic in this message, only the true and when it’s real you can feel it through your veins. My message behind this song is to express how they can take someone you love out of this world only because of hate and jealousy. “Pain in My Heart” is a tribute to your late brother who was taken from you earlier this year. Can you tell us about how he inspired this song and your motivation as an artist? Because for me this is the only way I could express my pain towards him. Everyone has their way to heal and that’s the one that connects the best with me. I am not really the type of guy to scream on top of the roof about my painful situation, but through my music, I can be free and comfortable with my emotions way better than in real life. Can you tell us about your collaboration with Kedz, and why you decided to make “Pain in My Heart” a collaboration? Because she is my sister and I feel that there is nobody else that could really be related to my pain at that moment. And on top of that even though she is not pursuing a singing career Keds has a dope voice. How does “Pain in My Heart” compare to the rest of your songs? Has your music style changed over time? To be honest yes, a little because you can hear me sing a little bit here and there in the song. But my music is evolving all the time while I am evolving as an artist. I am still new to the game and I am not scared to explore every aspect of it. What can we expect to see next from you? I have another EP that is supposed to come out in February mostly for the ladies called “COMFY SEASON” around Valentine's day. I am bringing a total different vibe then my previous one “MUSIC IN MY MIND.” Stay tuned. instagram.com/Southstylez__

The Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, and Singer/Songwriter Lost in a Memory releases a single for those who've had their heart shattered to pieces with "Midnight Heartbreak." Lost in a Memory (Emmanuel Morales,) experimented with music creation through various instruments since 2008, later learning to produce, write, record, mix, and master from his home studio. With a background in film, Lost in a Memory is avid to create music videos that capture the stories of his vivid songs. Recently releasing a powerful and emotional single titled "Midnight Heartbreak," Lost in a Memory mentioned that he wrote this piece after parting ways with an ex of three years. After writing this piece, Lost in a Memory found himself reflecting on what needed to be done, ultimately getting him through the tough time. Lost in a Memory's "Midnight Heartbreak" opens with soothing electric guitar picking and the warmest of background synths. As an organic mid-tempo drum beat makes its appearance alongside soft piano melodies, Lost in a Memory comes through and jumps into his emotional and vulnerable lyricism. Depicting the scene where he experienced the heartbreak of his life, Lost in a Memory offers this raw emotional tone that pulls us in close and on a more personal level. The instrumentals and production are incredibly dreamy, as we feel this sense of distance as the instrumentals exude their melancholy tones. With the overall emotion that Lost in a Memory has delivered into this heartfelt and haunting ballad, it's no doubt that "Midnight Heartbreak" will garner incredible attention merely through the song's relatable theme and Lost in a Memory's mesmerizing performance. Was it challenging to write your single "Midnight Heartbreak," especially when writing about your personal experience? Musically and lyrically speaking, "Midnight Heartbreak" was surprisingly one of the least challenging songs I’ve written which I attribute to the fact that I wrote it right after a breakup from a long-term relationship while the emotions were still fresh… I guess now I understand why artists sometimes write entire albums worth of songs about heartbreak, they basically write themselves! How did you create your sonics and instrumentals to offer this melancholy and emotional tone within "Midnight Heartbreak"? What was your creative process like? Musically I used dissonant chords and melodies to convey a bitter-sweet tone throughout the song as the verses contrast lyrics about happy times in a relationship and the not-so-happy times after a relationship ends. One of my goals instrumentally speaking was to use new instruments, sounds as well as guitar tones and beats that were outside my comfort zone which further complimented the themes of nostalgia and heartbreak which contributed to making this track stand out above the rest of my catalog. Finding a balance between making the song fun to listen to while still talking about heartbreak was incredibly fun and cathartic and is now my new favorite song I’ve produced. Is "Midnight Heartbreak" the first single of yours that portrays this raw and emotional atmosphere? Or does your music usually touch on themes like this? Midnight Heartbreak is definitely one of my most raw songs lyrically speaking, however, in the past, I have opened up about other real personal themes. One such example is my song “Hello My Friend” released in 2019 which is about my best friend who had passed away some time before the song. I’m thankful that my music gives me a platform to write and speak about real personal issues whether heartbreak or the passing of a loved one and it helps immensely in the healing process. How would you describe your sound to new listeners? Where would you say you're most comfortable creating in terms of sound? My sound is hard for me to describe when I get asked this question but if I can summarize it I’d say my music bounces throughout the spectrum of alternative rock and sometimes crosses over to electronic or folk territory among others. I started wanting to produce heavy music but the more I write and experiment with new styles the more that the concept of genre becomes obsolete. New and old listeners alike can expect a lot of variety from song to song. My goal for each new song is for them to have their own signature sound so that they can stand on their own, as well as complement each other when listened to one after the other. What can we expect to see from you in 2021? 2021 is going to be a huge year for my music and creative projects. I’m working on a few new songs as well as some collaborations with some very talented musicians. I was planning on having a music video ready for "Midnight Heartbreak" but due to someone in my small crew catching covid we had to postpone the shoot so hopefully, now that everyone is healthy again we can shoot a nice video for the song with safety being the number one priority. One more thing I’d like to announce is that an incredibly talented producer friend of mine Christian Son Yap who goes by the name Fox Division did an incredible remix of "Midnight Heartbreak" which will be out on January 15, 2021! When I say incredible I truly mean it, it’ll blow everyone away! Instagram.com/lostinamemory Facebook.com/lostinamemory YouTube.com/lostinamemory Twitter.com/_lostinamemory

The multi-faceted Adrian Piña, professionally known as ARSN, represents his talents on an independent record label, We’re Back Again, out of Del Amo, California. ARSN has been relentlessly releasing music since early 2018, with intense skills as an artist, producer, and audio engineer. Hitting it home with his latest single, “Dash for You,” ARSN dips into a genre unique to his own imaginative realm. Through a reverberated essence that takes us deep into the mindset of, ARSN, we are welcomed into a universe that is home to top tier quality and flowing rivers of creativity. We’re swept off of our feet into the sultry resonance that drives home temptation in the most alluring manner. The enthralling vocalization of ARSN sways in between the new school wave of Hip-hop and the emotion fused Contemporary R&B tunes that make the world go round. By showcasing the vocal talents of this emerging artist on a silver platter, the instrumentation doesn’t need to be over the top in order to drive this song home. The difference between good and great is in the details and ARSN makes sure that we hear those differences in, “Dash for You.” The intimacy that pumps through the speakers grabs you by your collar and forces you to be one with the music as you zone into something different with each listens. Captivating us by one memorable song at a time, ARSN has us tied to his catalog as we flip through and find the following hit before the release of his next project. Welcome to BuzzMusic, ARSN! Congratulations on the release of, “Dash for You.” With a mesmerizing song of this caliber, what did the creative process look like when bringing this song to life? Thank you, I really appreciate it. The creative process is really simple, to be honest, for the most part, I make a lot of my songs at my house (in my room). I find a beat via my email, YouTube, or I might make one. Then I load up my recording software, Pro Tools, then I just get in the zone and start creating. I dont really write as much as I used to when I first started. I just punch in, it's kinda like freestyle recording. Just catching a vibe in the moment. The thing is that over the years I have deeply invested in a home studio to always be able to make hit records from my crib. Then it's very easy. I use a distribution service called TuneCore to release the records to Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, etc. Then boom the fans get to hear it. How important is it for you to speak about real-life experiences when songwriting? Speaking about real-life experiences has to be one of the most important things to me as an artist. Living my truth. Living my raps. When I said: “Imma bring you round Baby imma change your life Appreciate all them nights You done stayed by your lonesome Member nights we didn’t know none“ I'm really talking to my girl, telling her like Im gonna change your life, I appreciate all those nights you stayed at the crib with our son by yourselves when I’m out at the studio or an event, telling her I remember nights we didn't know anybody; we didn't know anyone. These are real-life situations. Really living my raps. Being well-rounded in your craft, do you have a specific talent that you enjoy more than the others? Given the fact that I’m well rounded, I'm an artist and engineer and I know how to produce. I most definitely favor being an artist. The whole reason I know how to record, mix, and master myself, is because before I was mentored by Teyana Taylor’s Recording and Mixing Engineer Mike Snell (@sn3l), I had no one but myself. I had no connections. I had no choice but to be my own Engineer, so I got super fire at it. Although I much rather be an artist, I still like recording myself. It's kind of weird. What themes do you send out to your audience to grasp in the content of your music? Live life BOSSED UP. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. Self-belief is key. Stay consistent and love what you do. No matter what do you, just do what you love. Be confident in yourself. What has been keeping you inspired to create music during one of the most challenging years for the music industry? Staying healthy and being around the people I love. Although times have been tough for most 2020 was a great year for me. I leveled up and elevated for 2021. We coming CRAZZZY. instagram.com/therealonearsn twitter.com/therealonearsn

From New York to Los Angeles, the transcendent Artist and Singer/Songwriter Torii Wolf takes our breath away with the release of their ethereal single, "L i n e a r." They've also released a picturesque music video for the single featuring the fluid dancer Moonlight. One is always compelled to hear more of the sultry, sweet, dynamic, and soothing stylings of Torii Wolf, as their unique and expressive vocal abilities are enough to set her apart from the competition. Writing from a personal and emotional place, Torii Wolf stated that they wouldn't be satisfied until their listeners feel something more profound from their music. Regarding Torii Wolf's recent single, "L i n e a r," listeners are easily captured into the song's natural bliss and tenderness. We must note how chilling and captivating Torii Wolf's vocals are, especially in this haunting piece, as they serenade us with her poetic lyricism and floating falsetto that's easily complimented by the minimal and mesmerizing instrumentals. Listening to "L i n e a r," the piece begins with warm piano melodies at a downtempo pace. Setting the song's soothing atmosphere right off the bat, Torii Wolf makes their appearance and starts floating over the piano melodies with their irresistible vocal stylings. As a subtle and airy kick makes a faint entrance, the song is lifted into serenity within seconds. Continuing on the heartfelt journey, we should mention that Torii Wolf only delivers about four lines within this three-minute piece, but she offers a different delivery each time around. While creating a surreal experience for listeners to connect with, we adore each shimmering aspect of Torii Wolf's heartfelt single, "L i n e a r," as they reach out to listeners and offer a sonic helping hand. We love the tenderness and passion you've portrayed within your single, "L i n e a r." What inspired you to create such a soothing single? My brother Louy has just moved to Los Angeles and after sixteen years we are back together again in the same city. We have decided to create an album together and 'Linear'' is the first song off of our upcoming EP. Louy and I have been focused on cinematic placement where I feel deep emotions and minimal sound works well. Could you take us through the creative process for "L i n e a r?" Why did you choose to keep the song so peaceful and organic in instrumentals? In writing Linear I was dropping into the loop we are in as humans here. The repetitive experience in breathing, walking, sleeping, eating, loving, longing. We move forward and we move backward and we move side to side but we have yet to figure out how to move time backward. How is it that we move forward into something or someone "new" that feels so familiar? Our souls know bounds. I don't believe our spirits run on time. With that, time might not exist at all. energy is eternal. Familiarity and recognition are road signs through our quantum field. Within your single "L i n e a r," you only sing about four different lines. Could you tell us what significance the song's lyricism holds? The repetition of lyrics feels important as there are different experiences and levels of emotion behind each line sung. This is similar to how we exist. Many people can say the same line but it is the substance the feeling behind it that is its driving force. I love words I feel grateful for language while I also feel that words are only vessels for our soul's expression. Speaking on the music video for your single "L i n e a r," what was it like working with dancer Moonlight? How did you come up with the video's serene scenes? Creating with Moonlight has been such a profound treasure. I had just worked with Moonlight on a previous music video that my partner Kayko Tamaki had directed for the song 'Holy Ground' with another project I am a part of called Siren Siren. Moonlight was a strong part of that cast as well as the choreographer. I can feel Moonlight's passion in their flow and I felt inspired to share this record with them. I wanted Moonlight to have complete creative control in their expression. I was hoping they would sing the song back thru their own medium. Kayko had made a few suggestions in ways to film as it was done socially distanced from their home. Kayko made the edit with the beautiful footage that Moonlight had made and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. 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? I have always had something of the solitary about me. I have been an insomniac most of my life. I imagine it is connected to being an HSP. I find solace in stillness. For me personally, this year has been a quiet time for me to dive deeper into my creative space. Another gift that this year has brought into the picture is a strong reminder to drop into what we connect with. it isn't too late to start today. Where there is life there is hope. This year has been confronting in many ways and I feel inspired to keep leaning into myself and who I am and not what others think that should be. Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The 18-year-old Vancouver native, Pop Artist, and Singer/Songwriter Audrey de Boer have taken 2020 for quite the spin. After releasing three songs in 2019, most notably her well-received single "Couple More Hours," followed by a music video in 2020, Audrey de Boer pushed through our year with uninterrupted stamina. Audrey de Boer is best known for evoking various mental connections between herself and the listener while gracing our ears with angelically modern vocals, fueled by relatable and emotional concepts. An achievement that Audrey de Boer has reached this year was the creation of her music video for the renowned 2019 single, "Couple More Hours." When speaking about the lyrical content and single itself, Audrey de Boer mentioned that the song sings a message of longing for more time with a loved one, going hand-in-hand with our unusual year. As 2020 took its toll on lives everywhere, Audrey de Boer sang for those who feel a little deeper than others, releasing her emotional single, "S L E E P," speaking on the anxieties and stressors that linger in mind and keep one from sleep. Also inspired by the phenomena that is sleep paralysis, Audrey de Boer also wanted to touch on themes of reclaiming oneself from fears or abuse that solemnly sit on a shoulder or two. More recently, Audrey de Boer released the lockdown-made single, "Close," which covers thoughts of a new relationship and the accompanying uncertainty. Allowing listeners to easily connect with each song she's released in 2020, Audrey de Boer has truly mastered the craft of compelling songwriting and is carving a unique path for her to strut in 2021. We're excited to chat with you about the successful year you've had. What kept you inspired to write music throughout 2020? Many would say 2020 was something like a roller coaster, for me I would definitely agree but I’ve also made it one of my favorite years. Time is precious always, but 2020 gave me the alone time I needed to be laser-focused with fewer distractions. Artistically and personally the crazy year was full of inspiration, challenges, and hope, creating my best recipe for me to write music. It took a while to give myself the confidence to take a few risks with my writing and music style and nail down a schedule to do it all but the process was worth it. I also spent more time recreating the creative space that really opened me up to find so much personal and artistic growth throughout my time in isolation. 2020 has not been easy for anyone, but out of the upheaval I feel that I have been blessed to be able to create music that I feel is like an escape for me and for my audience and listeners. Speaking on your three singles, "Couple More Hours," "S L E E P," and "Close," you capture quite intense and emotional themes. What does your typical songwriting process look like when writing such vulnerable pieces? My songwriting process is dynamic and continuously evolving with every piece I create. These songs you mentioned, “Couple More Hours," "S L E E P," and "Close," have been a process of giving in to my vulnerability and trusting in the process to allow the journey of expressing these stories. I also wanted to not be restricted by my previous sounds but rather truly following my intuition with how the experiences felt for me and portraying that. I have grown inability to expose emotionally sensitive topics and crack myself open through my lyrics; I am continually finding more trust in myself to fall into the process completely and letting every song take on the journey of expressing the story I have to tell. When creating the singles mentioned above, did you reach out to any fellow artists, producers, or engineers to help with the sonics? Or did you undergo your instrumental/production process solo? For all the singles above I have worked with my producer Adam Stanton. He and I work really well together. What would you say was your most significant accomplishment of 2020, artistically or personally? 2020 threw everyone for a major curve and in some way everyone had to alter their lives. For me, my most significant accomplishment of 2020 was finding that this alteration and isolation was a hidden gem. At the beginning of lockdown, the school went online, Spring Break was a blur, grade 12 graduation was nothing close to High School Musical, and the scary, unknown state of the world sent shocks through everything that seemed normal to me. Topping all of it off with a heartbreak; so, so much for me had been broken into pieces in such a short time. The upheaval sent a feeling like an out-of-control spin on routine and that sent a strong vibration into my life, and I knew I wanted to not let the negativity of everything going on continue to break me apart anymore. So, to try and sum up, artistically and personally throughout 2020 and my 10 months in quarantine with very diverse situations, each shockwave helped me find a heavy growth process within myself and for this I am grateful. From 2019 to 2020, have you noticed any change or growth within your sound and songwriting? From 2019 to 2020, I absolutely have noticed a change and growth of myself and artistically. I have made many little changes to my sound and with each, I have tried I think I have found a more individualized expression and a more confident and comfortable flow in trying out every idea. Having so much time in 2020 to self-reflect and actually learn to understand me more, by no means have I mastered it, but this journey has put me in positions to “fall” and trust the process. I am still on this journey with myself, each day more and more intoxicating. Seeing as you're still relatively young, how have you garnered the knowledge and mental prowess to write about the heavy themes you do? Every song I write, I write true to my life and the experiences that I’ve endured. Like every other, my life has brought a whirlwind of up and downs, in my young life I’ve had my fair share of medical hard knocks, which have given me a perspective that many people haven’t had and may not encounter. These moments and so many more, while challenging also has allowed me to be able to infuse my self-discovery with self-healing and be who I am today. Do you have any creative works in the making set to release in 2021? What's next for you? Yes! 2020 has definitely brought me lots of inspiration, time to create, and lucid passions. I have quite a few projects started already and much more planned that will be live in 2021 and I cannot wait to share everything and continue this perpetual journey artistically and personally! audreydeboer.com

Hailing from the heart of the Englewood area of Chicago, the Artist and Rapper Geno Pacino returns to highlight the extensive creative year he's experienced. We've featured the likes of Geno Pacino on several occasions this past year, and we're more than impressed with the growth we've seen each time around. Throughout 2020, Geno Pacino spent the year finishing and promoting his most recent album, "Pacino Season," while also releasing a music video for each song on the project. Releasing three singles this year, which will all be featured on Pacino's upcoming album "Pacino Season 2," Geno Pacino was also featured on several other projects this year, most notably Nate Gramz's single "What I Am." Speaking on the tracks that Geno Pacino released this year, he started with the upbeat banger "What's My Name," exclaiming to the world who he is and what he plans on achieving. Moving onto Geno Pacino's second single of the year, "Pure," he stated that it's the first single off his upcoming album and most likely the project's strongest track. Fueling the song with his pure emotions and inner frustrations, Geno Pacino sank deep into a reflection on this track. Ending the year off with his powerful single, "Prayer," Geno Pacino continued with themes of reflection. Touching on topics of his life and past, topics that he doesn't usually dig into, Geno Pacino mentioned that the song goes incredibly deep. Noting that the year has been so crazy that he's just happy to have made it out in one-piece, we're excited to hear Geno Pacino's upcoming album "Pacino Season 2" as we make our way into 2020. Congratulations on the various musical endeavors you've undergone this past year. Which experience of yours would you say was the best for your career? I would have to say the creation of my song Pure. It's like a collage of emotions one of the funny things about being an artist is that you hope what you create is received the way you intend and it's just so much creative genius in that song if you are aware of everything I'm saying. Speaking on your singles "Pure" and "Prayer," what inspired you to create and release such emotional songs that touch on reflection and life experiences? Because music is all about tapping into those kinds of emotions & making them so they can inspire the world. That was my intention with both songs Pure is like something to get turned to its inspiration, storytelling, and emotion all mixed together. Prayer is just raw & me exposing some of my wounds it's the type of music I want someone going through a similar situation to be able to go back to and use it to encourage them actually I want that to happen with both songs but Pure is more upbeat in terms of attitude. What was it like creating all of the music videos you did during 2020? Do you have a team to help you out? Yeah, all but a few of the videos I did this past year I created with my bro Caliko. I did two animated videos that were created by Big Herc I look forward to doing more of them. I like to call my cartoon videos the animated adventures of GenoPacino lol. I'm open to working with more creatives the videos have really been huge in getting my work out there because a lot of people are quicker to watch videos than stream the music but I'm hoping to balance that out more as I get more people to recognize my music. What did you take away from the year 2020? Did you find yourself making any realizations that you can carry over to 2021? What I took away is that 2020 was a terrible year not just for me but the world. I lost a lot of opportunities and momentum because of things canceled for me due to coronavirus but I picked the steam back up. This year has shown me how resilient I am and also how much harder I have to go with my music. These last two years I have been intensely focused on music nothing else no dating or nothing I want my music to be on the world's stage. 2021 it comes to fruition. Could you tell us what we should expect from your upcoming album "Pacino Season 2"? How does it contrast "Pacino Season"? Pacino Season 2 is about to be one of the biggest projects of this year. It's all about me getting people to listen or handling my business better or bringing in the people to help me get it out there but the music is there. It's more features on Pacino Season 2 than on Pacino Season I really wanna highlight my crew Da Circle. And show we a force to be reckoned with but also my growth as an artist. I really pick good beats craft good hooks not to pat myself on the back but I'm dope and want the world to know. It's going to be a little more melodic but the rapping is top tier. Also what's different is outside of one song produced by my bro Tre Exel this entire album will be produced by my homie Dre Beats. Last album he did GetAway, & Rudy Ray, and our chemistry is undeniable. So sonically it will be different. Which piece or experience of yours in 2020 do you feel the proudest of? Just making it through with my health and sanity and my family intact. It's pretty much that simple. Besides your upcoming album "Pacino Season 2," what should we expect from you in 2021? I'm going to drop another project in 2021 I'm already working on new music that's not on Pacino Season 2. So most definitely another album and just more visuals. It's vastly important to add some type of visual component to all the songs I do so it's going to take me a while to get visuals done for all of Pacino Season 2 that's a job itself that will take up some of 2021. Just anticipate more music and know that Pacino Season continues.