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Hailing from New Jersey, Jake Bianco combines emotionally-resonant lyrics and gruff vocals to convey themes of love, longing, and youth. As a singer and songwriter, Jake Bianco is inspired by the likes of Dominic Fike, Jack Johnson, Vance Joy, and Frank Ocean. Taking his creativity, he produces a variety of sounds and soulful features that illuminate the cafes, clubs, and campfires with his passion-filled soundscapes. His most recent three-track acoustic project, “With Love,” is the home to his intoxicating fusion, “Tokyo.” By taking a warm and inviting acoustic approach to mesh the styles of Contemporary R&B and Pop, he speaks wonders into the talents that he possesses as an emerging artist. The minimalist arrangement of this record has us able to consume the restful reverberations that Jake Bianco exudes. Through each lyric that he performs, we are offered a glimpse of the heartfelt passion held within the artist that speaks into his music. We are rather fond of the harmonies that delicately trickle through his verses which are then released in a more victorious manner when the chorus hits in a memorable manner. “Tokyo,” acts as a letter to someone who had a special place in Jake Bianco’s life. With each reminiscent memory that he brings to life, we’re transported to a nostalgic headspace of our own as we welcome a swarm of thoughts that weigh heavy on our minds and consciousness. Jake Bianco has the ability to make you feel emotions that were hidden below the surface as he uses his musical creations as prompts to release your inner sentiments. With a wistful mind and hunger sizzling through him, Jake Bianco holds a high standard in our hearts with, “Tokyo.” Instagram.com/jake__bianco

Hailing from Southern California, 15-year-old Emma Madison is establishing her name as a multi-talented musical artist and actress distributing inspirational messages of self-love and female empowerment through original melodies. Emerging with a fiery passion at a young age for her natural gift towards music, Emma Madison’s talents come in all forms of artistic expression. In the Acoustic-Indie sound that Emma Madison has developed through her wide range of musical inspirations, 2020 has been a successful year for this young and promising artist. Releasing the charismatic slow-tempo messaging in, “Stars,” Emma Madison sinks into the talents she executes effortlessly. In August, she approaches a sizzling vulnerability in her tones with, “Fire,” as she continues to use her unmatched work-ethic to deliver her listeners more content in 2021. Before she exits this year, Emma Madison wants to remind her audience that she has a gift for them this Christmas season. “It’s Christmas,” adds that spark of joy that enhances the jolly time of year through all the chaos of 2020. Gentle elements cascade upon us as we commence the sparkling hope that the, “It’s Christmas,” instrumentation carries forth. Bringing a sense of nostalgia to the minds of her listeners, Emma Madison highlights her most precious moments that she holds close to her in family traditions and golden flashes. Through the angelic expressions that are presented to us with bells on, Emma Madison allows us into her warm, sonic embrace throughout the entire heartfelt composition. The manner in which she dedicates pieces of herself to the melodies she carefully crafts has us in awe as we fully embrace the sonic voyage and vivid imagery that Emma Madison so delicately allows us to feel. Draped in a blanket of Christmas spirit, “It’s Christmas,” has us wanting to learn all of the lyrics so we can sing this hit for seasons to come. As we gear up to spend these beautiful times, perhaps a little different than we’re used to because of Covid-19, one thing stays certain, Emma Madison’s talents are timeless and she is only getting started. Flourishing with her natural talents and undeniable work-ethic, the brilliance behind her music has us feeling joy all year round. It’s always a pleasure when we get to chat with you, Emma Madison! Congratulations on the wonderful year! As an artist, what kept you inspired throughout 2020? Thank you so much for having me again! Honestly, 2020 was really tough. But, even though I often found myself struggling to find motivation, music really pushed me through. Whether I was writing my own songs or listening to my Spotify playlists, music is just so inspirational and beautiful. I can’t imagine where I would be without it. Were there any learning curves that you had to face head-on and overcome this year? One of the main things I had to push through this year was distance learning. Making the switch to online classes made retaining information difficult and often frustrating. I’ve had to utilize a ton of supplemental resources I found online, and come up with creative ways to stay motivated. What themes and messages are you hoping to capture in, “It’s Christmas”? It definitely has us feeling festive! I’m glad to hear that! I wasn’t going for anything super deep or complicated with this song, the writing process was mainly just me blurting out things I loved about Christmas when I was younger. My main goal was just to capture those feelings of excitement and anticipation kids feel around the holidays. How is the creative process different when approaching a holiday song versus other releases? I really enjoyed writing this song because often the most difficult part of songwriting for me is just coming up with ideas. With It’s Christmas, the main idea of the song was a given, which made getting started easy. There is also less pressure when writing holiday songs, I don’t find myself feeling pressured to write about something complex or groundbreaking, it’s just fun! Besides singing and songwriting, you hold many musical talents! Could you please tell listeners what other talents you hold within? I’ve never been the type of person to find only one thing I enjoy and stick with it forever, my philosophy more follows the idea that you will never know if you’re great at something until you try it, so why not try everything? While I focused on piano and guitar, since I got into music I have picked up the trumpet, ukulele, clarinet, harmonica, recorder, violin, and likely more than I am forgetting. With a wide range of musical influences including, Rap, Pop, and Opera, how do you allow these genres to speak into the creations you place forth? I think my influences are more subconscious than intentional. I never go into writing with the intention of emulating a certain genre or artist, but when I look back at my songs I can definitely see these influences pop out in places. As one who is fortifying their foundation as you establish your name; how do you feel as an artist going into 2021? I feel pretty good! I’ve been working on some fun stuff, and I have high hopes for 2021. It’ll be tough, but I have a feeling 2021 will be a year of recovery for everyone. emmamadisonmusic.com

Singer/Songwriter Sam Hinds has meticulously developed his artistic craft over years of touring as a solo performer and collaborating with a wide range of artists. Although Sam Hinds roots his music in the folk and southern rock style, he often intertwines a variety of genre components in order to amplify the spirit of his productions. The latest project offered by Sam Hinds is his debut EP, titled "Rolling Stone". The EP contributes to the best of the current UK folk/rock scene, and really offers the chance to create an impressionable impact in the lives of listeners if they so choose to hone into the EP's purpose. "Rolling Stone" is the product of pure expressions from Sam Hinds, where he completely steps out of his shell and allows listeners to see into his true character. The EP consists of personal lyricism from Sam Hinds, where he captures his utmost passion and pours it wholeheartedly into each and every song. Consisting of four tracks, the EP starts off with "Rolling Stone", a soothing collection of poised vocalisms that gets intertwined with soft-strumming guitar chords, working to amplify the calming essence of the track. Sam Hinds introduces the perfect amount of rasp within "Rolling Stone", which only adds to the overall serenity presented within the track, and creates a purposeful listening environment. It's quite easy to allow the song to take over, and instantaneously relax you if you're open to letting its components calm you down. "Rolling Stone" was the perfect track to open the EP with, as Sam Hinds's natural presence gets communicated to listeners, which left us wanting to explore further into his musical mind. The following track, "Never Be The Same" brings more bustling energy to the table, and meshes together a range of genres, such as country, pop, rock, and flairs of alternative stylings. With such an array of influence packed into the song, you can only imagine the collective product that results. "Never Be The Same" is the kind of song that you can't help but move your body along to - the melody is that infectious, especially once arriving at the hook of the track. The song imparts a certain level of confidence with its production alone, and once interpreting the narrative, one can feel even more charged and uplifted. Following themes of growth and surges of introspection, "Never Be The Same" delivers contemplative lyricism with impassioned instrumentals, and the overall essence creates an equilibrium with the EP's following track, "Wildflowers". How? Well, "Wildflowers" consists of a more mellow tune, bringing in flavourful harmonies that create a quality composure. The track plays into the EP's theme of self-reflection, and with the amicable wisdom of Sam Hinds, such self-reflection gets expressed with utmost purity. That's one of the best components of this EP by Sam Hinds - the raw level of pure emotion and expression that gets translated across each and every track. You're never left questioning the validity of Sam Hinds and his words, as you can feel that genuine energy surface from each track, and most especially within "Wildflowers". Arriving at the final track of the EP, "Famous", Sam Hinds concludes with a humbling collection of thoughts surrounding the concept of status in this society. He projects messages of staying true to oneself, which encompasses the ideology of never compromising one's own truths and values. Again, the prominent presence of ataractic lyricism and productional efforts gets shone on, which directly works to make the song feel even more impactful. This characteristic of "Famous" is what makes it the perfect track to end the EP off on, as Sam Hinds reinforces his genuine character. All in all, "Rolling Stone" put forth exquisite narratives that were tied into tranquil harmonies, and such aspects of the EP is truly what made it stand out to be quite an exceptional offering from Sam Hinds. Your EP "Rolling Stone" was quite affecting, as it had a ton of emotional value packed into each and every track, with either catchy or peaceful rhythms ensuing within each production. Which track do you feel was most impactful for you personally, and how were you hoping this track would get translated to your listeners? I think Wildflowers was probably the most emotional and impactful for me when writing. It’s a really personal insight into how I try to cope with everything in life, especially when it all feels too much to handle and that’s hard to write about because you have to admit to yourself that things have been difficult, and you have to really delve into how your own mind works and how you deal with getting over it. But I think that’s the beauty of this track, it hopefully gives the listener a bit of hope that no matter how bad things feel, there’s always a brighter day heading your way, there’s always something to look forward to and there is always something worthwhile in your life to hold on to and to get you through. I just want people to know It’s ok to lose yourself, and hideaway in your own space sometimes - because nothing lasts forever, and better things will come. How did it feel to debut "Rolling Stone" knowing the amount of personal expression and honesty that went into each and every track? What did this particular EP release mean for you as an artist? It was scary for sure, I try to write as openly and honestly as I can and that comes with a certain amount of responsibility to make sure the messages I have are worthwhile and are helpful in some manner, even if only to help people feel. But It’s been so rewarding. With this release I just wanted to show people who I really am, personally and as an artist, I wanted the music to speak for itself, but to also have underlying messages that people could pick apart and interpret however they felt necessary. I want my audience to listen because the music is genuine, from the heart and authentic. There’s so much content out there in the world and I just wanted to make my mark with some honesty and originality and let people know who I am. For readers who haven't yet listened to "Rolling Stone", how would describe the innate emotions one would feel right after listening to the EP? I think there’s a lot to feel straight after the EP, the songs all have a different meaning and stance, but hopefully, you’ll feel a strong sense of being grounded at the moment, confident, empowered and ready to face the world, happy to be exactly where you are and excited about whatever tomorrow might bring your way. What would you say is your ultimate goal within the current music scene, and where do you see your artistic goals extending from here, now that "Rolling Stone" is successfully released? My ultimate goal is to become a full-time recording artist, all I want is to write and release as much music as I possibly can in my life and time. I want to be able to share my stories with the world, tour the music, and grow as a collective. My goals are to release more music in 2021 (already underway), get a live band out performing live as much as possible, and create more memories with my followers. I have so much to say and so much to give. I want as many people to hear it as possible. Are there any plans in place to virtually perform "Rolling Stone" live to listeners? There isn’t a fixed date just yet, but I am looking at early 2021 to set up regular live performances on my socials, including old songs, tracks from Rolling Stone, and new music in the works! Keep an eye out. I’ve also got a mailing list coming out soon too so everyone can keep as up-to-date as possible. samhindsmusic.co.uk instagram.com/sam_hinds_uk facebook.com/SamhindsUK twitter.com/UkHinds

The Star Prairie Project is the brainchild of Nolen R. Chew Jr., a songwriter from Star Prairie, Wisconsin. As he collaborates with musicians and producers from LA to London to bring his songs to life, The Star Prairie Project includes Nolen R. Chew Jr., the mastermind songwriter behind the creations, Rudiger, exuding talents on vocals, instrumentation, and production, Marcello Vieira tackling vocals, and production, Ricardo Dikk undertaking the instrumentation, engineering, and production, as well as his manager. Releasing their second album, “Surreal,” on December 18th, 2020, the intoxicating sounds don't miss a beat as they sway between styles of hard-charging Rock anthems to seamlessly woven with silky smooth ballads. Although each song has its own life, the full work as a whole remains top tier as a concept album. As a venture through fresh, stylish melodies with lyrical adventures, listeners are in for the ultimate sonic voyage. Beginning with a dystopian fueled ambiance drenched in futuristic elements, “Area 51,” takes us into the depths of, “Surreal.” With the soothing elements floating on top of the enticing instrumentation, the lively presentation of each note progressing through this particular piece has the speakers feeling full as it matches the ampleness of your heart. Oscillating through each winding road of this composition, your mind follows each melody shed as you fall deep into the music presented. The Star Prairie Project sets the tone instantaneously as you are swept into their sonic emissions that have you anticipating what’s next to come. “Hang in There Becca,” gracefully emanates a slower tempo as the mellifluous creations illustrate abstract imagery as you take in each word carefully crafted. The depths of the vocal range match the efforts of the instrumentation in an effortless manner as each instrument has its own time to shine underneath its well-deserved spotlight. The pulsating resonance has you weaving in between the tight drum patterns and opulent guitar chords shed. As the vibrant rhythm is set, we are fully engrossed in a softer more delicate side of The Star Prairie Project offered up as we digest the mesmerizing arrangement. In the deep echoes of, “Contemplating Plato,” we waver in a weighty Rock filled anthem that shakes us to our core. Displaying raucous talents offered up as we sip on something a little harder in order to capture the full potential this track has, we eagerly hang onto each word shed in this journey of disorder, chaos, and finding yourself. A combination that fits together more often than we’d like to admit. Delving into numerous musical melodies, “Contemplating Plato,” has us wrapping our head around the depths that The Star Prairie Project will go to get messages across. We can anxiously say that we’re all for it. Commencing with the warm strums of an acoustic guitar, we see yet another side of the multidimensional talents offered up by The Star Prairie Project. “Sophia,” acts as a ballad that shows utter appreciation and love for the lovely recipient, Sophia. A heartfelt performance is doused in raw emotion as we escalate through the highs of a record of this caliber. Wistful thinking has us sinking into our seats as we take in all that is the fourth song on, “Surreal.” Electronic atmospheres fill the soundscape in a cosmic display of artistic versatility in, “A Sacred Space.” The washy timbres that reign from within have us immersed in the full storytelling method approach that was approached in order to bring the melodic composition of this record home. As we dip into a realm where the prevailing keys being played stand out as a staple piece, we continue to bop our head to the welcoming tempo that greets our mindset in the most pleasant manner. “A Sacred Space,” lives in our minds rent-free as we can relate to our headspace being a sacred space of our own. “Steady as She Goes,” transports us into a utopia of ease matched with grace. Emanating a particular hopefulness as this composition presents itself in a seamless fashion, we find this song so flawlessly fitting as a soundtrack to our lives. The elegance and charm that hails from “Steady as She Goes,” makes it so the vocals cascade upon the instrumentation in the most pleasant listening fashion. The Star Prairie Project captures the cordiality of this story as we find ourselves fully engrossed in the captivating methods they use in their music as we fall just past the halfway mark of this album. The eighth song to come in on the tracklist of “Surreal,” is “Sea of Change,” a zesty performance that has us swiftly feeling the ambiance of what it’s like to coast through a sea of descendants. Presenting a buoyant essence in the vivacious tones set, we’re opened up to a world of nostalgia as our minds transport to the windows rolled all the way down in our cars as we hit the freeway and cruise in the balminess of the sun. There is a certain warm embrace that pulls us into the composition of, “Sea of Change.” We find ourselves hooked to each electric beat shed as we fully take in what this track has to offer. As we slow the motions down through distortion and sentiment fueled timbres, “Watching and Waiting,” offers a deep retrospect into the boisterous angst shed by The Star Prairie Project. You’ll want to turn the volume up a few notches for this instant headbanging record. As the rambunctious spirit of the guitars chugs on in an electric fashion, we dip in and out of the piece as our attention shifts whenever the instrumentation changes. “Watching and Waiting,” has us feeling victorious in a pool of conquering notes blistering through our headphones. This track flows in the river of dominance. “Hello Darling,” has an inviting presence that has your curiosity peaking at an all-time high. With the reverberated appeal of the vocals stealing the spotlight, we can hear striking words of love plummeting into darkness through forgiveness, a lack of, and evolution. Every true sonic voyage needs a rest stop along the way and “Hello Darling,” manages to act as the deluxe breather to refresh our ears, while fueling the inner fire in our souls at the same time. Through the progression of the arrangement, we’re encouraged to get charged up as we take flight and coast simultaneously. Quite magical. The tenth record that we are treated to on, “Surreal,” is the groove infectious, “Home of Hope.” Taking an Alternative detour in the expedition that we have set sail on, we’re invited to use a lens of confidence to shape our vision of what’s to come. By not allowing fear to conquer our hopes and dreams, we get on the top tier elevated level that The Star Prairie Project emboldens into us. With each electric strum and powerful drum hit, we capture a new essence from this collective aiming to inspire and enlighten minds. As we near the end of this powerful concept album, we reach the immense hit, “The Crying.” Raspy and mellow vocals create a euphoria of meaningful and empowering voltage that surges through us like a birthright. Taking small droplets of power-driven spirits, the ripple effect that is created acts superior in the colossal method that The Star Prairie Project chooses to deliver this message to listeners. Gloriously exploding to the surface of Rock with each tune resonated. We keep the tempo just like the liveliness of the bass setting the rhythmic ether intended. “Life’s Too Short,” is the final record on “Surreal,” that allows us to reflect on the smooth vocalization presented in this song. Dipping our toes into a refined ambiance, we can hear a polished edge that trucks on as we’re able to place our focus on the delicate lyrics written. Presenting a prevailing message of life being too short to live in misery, we see the spirit of The Star Prairie Project shine brightly through layers of enthralling musical ascendency. The unmatched guitar solo fits like a high fashion glove as it washes over us in time to capture the final chorus and outro of, “Life’s Too Short,” and the full album of, "Surreal" Welcome to BuzzMusic, The Star Prairie Project! Congratulations on the release of your album, “Surreal.” What was the inspiration behind making this a concept album? Nolen: Early on in 2020 I kept hearing the word surreal being used to describe the crazy schizoid events that were occurring around us in this bizarre of bizarre years. The first song of the album we recorded was 'A Sacred Space'. It was full of esoteric studio effects and metaphysical lyrics. A friend said the song sounded surrealistic. That's when I first thought of calling the album surreal and developing a concept theme for the album. Surreal: having the disorienting, hallucinatory quality of a dream; unreal; fantastic: It was a perfect theme! The discerning listener will notice how the songs are juxtaposed between moods of darkness and light and hope and despair. The concept album alternates between songs like the dystopian 'Hello Darling' to the upbeat and soothing 'Home of Hope'. The album ends on the bright promise of renewal in 'Life's Too Short'. Do you have a specific track out of the twelve songs that you dive into that resonates with you more than others? What’s your reasoning behind this pick? Nolen: That would have to be 'Contemplating Plato'. I had finished the music for the song and was having problems with the lyrical lines. I had previously thrown out several sets of lyrics. Nothing seemed to fit what was teasing me in the recesses of my mind. I decided to just leave it to rest for a day or two. The next morning I drove my wife to a hospital appointment in St. Paul. I didn't want to wait around for more than an hour in a hospital waiting room in the middle of the Covid epidemic so I went out to the parking garage and sat in the car and started reading a book. The book mentioned Plato writing about his famous shadowy cave scenario and his referral to the ancient antediluvian city of Atlantis falling. I started thinking of the great logical and reason-based mind of Plato and today's post-factual conspiracy frenzies. 'Contemplating Plato' was born. I wrote the words down on an expired copy of my car registration that was in my glove box. It fit the concept I was developing of the album perfectly. I love that song and Marcello and Dikk did such a great job of setting the mood that set the stage for the lyrical melody. What was it like working with the various talents that you did on, “Surreal?” Nolen: We had the same team working on 'Surreal' that worked together on our debut album 'Panacea'. So we had some experience working together and had some time to develop a bit of synergy. Between Rudiger and Marcello there was quite a disparate vocal style and range. Between Rudiger and Dikk there were also very contrasting guitar styles. This made for an interesting range of genres, styles, and moods. The fact that all three were awesome producers and sound engineers just took the project to an entirely different level. I think we were all on the same wavelength from the very beginning. At one point Rudiger was mixing 'Hello Darling' the same time Marcello and Dikk were mixing 'Watching and Waiting'. I heard the final mixes the same afternoon and it was downright eerie how much synchronicity there was playing out considering Rudiger was in LA and Marcello and Dikk were in Portugal. It was downright 'Surreal' Ha! Could you please take us into a glimpse of what the creative process looked like when bringing this album to life? Nolen: I am blessed to be surrounded by so much musical talent. All three collaborators on this project are experienced musicians and producers. I am the primary songwriter although we are doing more and more writing together. For this album, about half of the songs were written during the recording session time frame. The other half were songs I had recently written and had demo tapes prepared but hadn't fully produced. Then there were a few songs that we didn't have room to fit on 'Panacea' but had pre-released as singles like 'Steady as She Goes' and 'Home of Hope' that I wanted to get on the album. I have total trust in these guys! Total! When I prepare a demo tape and send it out to one of them to produce, I give them a big leash! It's part of the fun of the project to see how the song is developed and arranged and how the instrumentation is choreographed. It is truly a team effort and the creative process explodes when we feel unfettered and that the creative field is wide open. That's one big advantage to being an Indie recording act; our music is uninhibited by the establishment or executives who want to put their finger in the pie and "make things better" ha! We feel like our music is fresh and authentic and hope to keep it that way. What themes and messages would you like your listeners to take away from “Surreal”? The themes and messages on this album are abundant and diverse. They run the gamut of our emotional ranges. I feel that's what makes the album as a composite so powerful. This is a Pandemic album no doubt. It was written at a time of upheaval and change. Political, social, cultural, technological change, and upheaval. Our perspectives seem surreal. We seem to swing from moods of anger, terror, depression, and anxiety to those of hope, renewal, innovation, and acceptance. The messages conflict and collide in a cacophony of clashes and retreats. That's what 2020 was. That's what a concept album in 2020 has to be! For The Star Prairie Project anyway. facebook.com/spproject2019 thestarprairieproject.net instagram.com/spproject2019 twitter.com/StarPrairieProj

Hailing from Ilford, Essex, the one-man band, Singer/Songwriter, and Multi-Instrumentalist Dread Fury loads our library with grooves through his latest EP, "Catch The Wind While It Blows." Best known for his tracks "Curse Of The Devil," "Don't Worry," and "Miss Super Lady," Dread Fury is quickly accumulating a broader fanbase through his dynamic blend of Acoustic, R&B, Blues, and Hip-Hop. Influenced by names like Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Lenny Kravitz, and more, Dread Fury is finding his own spot in the music industry with his unique blend of sounds, especially through his EP, "Catch The Wind While It Blows." Jumping into the EP, the project begins with the intro and title track, "Catch The Wind While It Blows." The song opens with a soft electric guitar, a warm bassline, and mid-tempo drum patterns. As Dread Fury comes in with his soulful and spirited vocals, he begins singing a passionate message of self-reflection and analyzing his needs vs. wants. We love the subtle vocal filters over Dread Fury's voice, as it naturally takes us back a few decades while paying tribute to the soulful flair of his many inspirations. Singing about taking chances to bring changes in his life, we love how Dread Fury opened the EP. Moving onto the EP's second track, "I Think Of You," we're met with more of a neo-soul vibe through the crunchy static effects, sweet keyboard melodies, twangy electric guitar, and a mid-tempo drum beat. Dread Fury delivers the most delicious melodies through his bright falsetto on this track, he perfectly channels the heart and vibrance that prime-time neo-soul captures. Listening to Dread Fury's lyricism, he takes this track a step deeper with the bewildering desire he's infused into the piece, as he sings of love, but also obsession and the frustration of not getting what one wants. Switching up the lyrical theme for the next piece, "Problem Child," the track opens with layered acoustic guitar, strumming and picking its way to our hearts. While this song offers more of an organic acoustic tone, Dread Fury takes his time to deliver the tune's conceptual lyrical message. Reaching the chorus, Dread Fury delivers vibrant vocal harmonies that take us back to 90s R&B. As he begins singing a story of attempting to understand why a specific woman at work despises him so much, we hear a hauntingly mysterious and alluring experience as the song shifts over to a whaling electric guitar solo to end it off. Dread Fury has done an exceptional job of delivering versatility within this EP, as he switches up the vibe for the next song, "Mellow Dance," with sweet instrumentation. Opening the song with short keyboard bursts, a haunting brass appearance, and sweetened jazz drum patterns, we feel the song's life and power merely through the formation of each vibrant instrumental. As an unconventional piano melody begins to appear within the foreground, we can feel the off-beat rhythm of free-form jazz seep through our speakers with each transition and soothing melody. Not to mention a rich organ that takes the track into the celestials, we're more than pleased with Dread Fury's mid-EP instrumental. Bringing another soulful acoustic to the surface with the next track, "Call Time," the song begins with down-tempo acoustic guitar and the sole sweetness of Dread Fury's vocals. As he begins painting detailed pictures of facing a relationship's adversity head-on and realizing that it's time to part ways, we couldn't have asked for a more descriptive and emotional storyline, as Dread Fury places all his inner passion for this person into the last vocal track of the EP. As Dread Fury sings a tale of continuously being the second best and looking to move on once again, we can't help but feel our hearts flutter with the song's overall nature and emotion. Coming to the end of the EP with the outro track, "Mellow Reprise," we can feel this outro tune go hand-in-hand with the mid-EP instrumental "Mellow Dance," as the song opens with the same jazzy piano melodies and gentle bass licks. We're able to sense the EP coming to an end as Dread Fury takes his time to deliver the broad instrumentals within the outro track, pushing an emotional and jazzy vibe for listeners to bask in. As the song is a short outro, perfectly summing up the emotion, conceptual storylines, and flavourful instrumentals we've heard throughout the entire EP, we're more than impressed with the dynamic range that Dread Fury has delivered within this project. We sincerely adore the depth and emotion that Dread Fury has created within the entire EP "Catch The Wind While It Blows," as it's said to be a sentiment of his life thus far, which we can clearly feel through each personal storyline and dynamic instrumental. Listen to "Catch The Wind While It Blows," here. We genuinely admire the versatility (lyrically and sonically) within your EP "Catch The Wind While It Blows." When did you begin writing tracks for the EP? Well, first of all, thank you very much for that comment. I appreciate that greatly. Secondly, it was quite a scattered process when it came to writing the EP. In other words, it wasn’t initially planned. One of the tracks, “Mellow Dance”, was originally recorded as a demo back in 2001, whilst the title track and “Call Time” were originally written in 2007. I was writing a novella in 2006 and left it for a long time. Then the pandemic happened and lockdown occurred in 2020 so I had a lot more free time and, after setting up a makeshift studio in a spare room in my house, I came back to recording those particular tracks. Then the last three tracks came along and I realized these songs would be perfect for an EP release. We've heard that you handled both the songwriting and production within your EP "Catch The Wind While It Blows." What was it like working solo for the project? Truth be told, I’ve always produced my releases and I’m always writing. I absolutely love producing music so it was fun, as always. I had spent lockdown setting up my makeshift studio, buying new monitors, setting up a new DAW system, and then I just went for it. I used a wardrobe covered with a duvet cover as a vocal booth and it worked a treat, whilst I had a great time playing the instruments to shape the songs. I spent far more time on making each track sound as good as they can so, as you can imagine, there were long days but it was totally worth it. I’ve always felt as a singer/songwriter/musician that if you have an idea that you want to bring to life then you should try to oversee it. When it came to mixing, I took a very meticulous approach. But, after mixing the whole EP, I wanted another set of ears to hear what I had created so when I sent the mixes off for mastering, I wasn’t sure what I was going to get back. But Laurence Gill [of Fat As Funk Mastering Ltd,] who mastered the EP, is a really talented engineer and was more interested in pushing the songs towards what he likes to call the “sweet spot” as opposed to trying to get drawn into the “Loudness Wars” that you get with most modern music. He did a great job and hearing the songs back makes me feel that the visions I wanted for the tracks when producing them were realized. The whole process was wonderful. Seeing as your EP "Catch The Wind While It Blows" is said to be a sentiment of your life thus far, which concepts within the project did you feel the most compelled to write about? Wow, that’s a good question. Well, as mentioned earlier, I was writing a novella that is very loosely based on my life so the songs are written from the protagonist’s point of view. So, I felt it was particularly important to write about the hope of riding the wind of good fortune when it is in your favor, which is what the title track of the EP is about. Growing up, people were always trying to compete with me or belittle me by any means possible so you realize early on that the world is an unforgiving place but then you find that adults are much worse as you get older. So then it is down to you to change the course of the narrative. There’s also the lost, unrequited love elements that I drew from as well on songs such as “Call Time” and “I Think Of You” and that has allowed me to recognize that sometimes there is healing when you accept something that is not going to happen, no matter how much you want it to. Is there a specific track within your EP "Catch The Wind While It Blows" that's the most personal to you? Was it difficult to write lyrics for such heavy themes? Oh, absolutely. “Call Time” was a very difficult song to write as it was written about someone I had feelings for. But she was taken so it didn’t go anywhere and now we’re not in touch anymore. But to write a love song that personal, you find yourself going deep within your heart and that’s when everything comes out. It was originally written in 2007 so when I revisited it, I took a mental trip down memory lane, wondering about “what if” or “if only”. So to release it now officially gives me some closure. Another hard track to write was “Problem Child” because it made me realize how insular I’ve been over my life when it comes to reading people’s intentions. That actual track sees the protagonist become the victim to the woman’s lustful desires and he ends up happy with it. In my life there have been a few occasions where I was the subject of someone’s desires but she had a strange way of showing it. I just didn’t read between the lines so when it came time to record the track it was quite ironic that I turned the mirror to myself to say “You must be better, you must do better, you will do better.” It was difficult to do, but ultimately I felt purified once I recorded the track. Seeing as "Catch The Wind While It Blows" is your 5th EP, how does this project stand out from your previous ones? What does this EP offer that the rest don't? In all honesty, I always take a lot of pride in all my recordings but this EP is my most soulful and is also the type of music I’ve been wanting to create for a very long time. With each release, I’m always trying to look for ways to push forward and make sure my music doesn’t sound the same as the previous one. So I’m always expecting each new release to be an evolution of the one before it. “Catch The Wind While It Blows” is much more of a concept EP compared to the others and you will hear just how much work went into it. It also shows you where I am at now at this stage of my life and now it sets up an exciting future. instagram.com/dreadfury1

“It’s therapeutic," that’s how LA Sabree describes his love for Hip-Hop. While most people are captivated by the fame and the fortunes found within the music industry, he has always been more drawn to the cathartics of it all. LA Sabree’s perspective could possibly be due to his upbringing, having been born and raised in West Philadelphia and forced to deal with the trials and tribulations of living in a tough environment - and specifically for him a neighborhood that boasts more statistics than success stories. For the emerging artist, Hip-Hop provides him with a means to keep his head above water. His most recent single, “Trust,” off of his album “Contemplations and Reservations,” punches through slick cadences and weighty lyrical dexterity. The lyricism that LA Sabree offers up has us swimming in a pool of truth as he exposes his vulnerability for his audience to capture and relate to. Using a nostalgic Hip-hop tonal distinction as he hones in on the intricate storytelling methods in the verses he lays down, we find ourselves immediately gravitating towards his alluring magnetism. The raw and gritty essence of his vocals have you hanging on to each word LA Sabree sheds in, “Trust.” A sense of relief and conviction is placed on the table as you are pulled into what he has to say over this mid-tempo, tantalizing instrumentation. The simplicity of the beat allows his witty quips and cold hard facts to shine as a centerpiece throughout his entire performance. LA Sabree shows us a side of himself that not many want to offer up. He graciously does so as he exposes his artistic talents in an exposed manner. If this is an example of what, “Contemplations and Reservations,” has in store, we’re queuing up the mass of his work in our playlist as we speak. Welcome to BuzzMusic, LA Sabree! Congratulations on the release of your single, “Trust,” off of your album, “Contemplations and Reservations.” Could you please share what the overall theme of this project is and what you want your listeners to take away from it? That’s a great question. First and foremost, “Contemplations and Reservations” is the culmination of all the epiphanies I reached during the period of its creation, which started around 2014. In that time frame, I was going through the transitions that come with entering young adulthood, and was trying to figure out my place in the world - and more importantly exactly who I was on the inside. The project is a very vulnerable, and introspective piece, as throughout the nine records I grapple with my own vices, whilst coming to grips with the fact that society isn’t what I thought it was when I was a child. In addition, I realized the people I had around me up until that point weren’t who they seemed to be. From the angry and emphatic intro “Vainglorious” to the calm and composed outro “Carpe Diem,” the entire project is me being at peace with what I’ve become, yet recognizing the things that contributed to my metamorphosis. That’s what the overall theme essentially is. Knowing yourself, accepting yourself, recognizing the world for what it is, and moving accordingly with that knowledge you possess. You never truly know anyone, but after digesting this project, I hope that listeners could maybe relate to my trials and tribulations, and get a general idea of who LA Sabree is. What musical and non-musical inspirations do you take into your creations? I’ve never really been inspired by people. I know that’s sort of an odd thing to say, but growing up I didn’t really have role models that I wanted to mold myself after. I was more inspired by my surroundings; looking out my window every morning and seeing the shape that my neighborhood was in, seeing my mom raise me and my other brothers basically on her own, all of that created the desire in me to want more. My upbringing, the state of the community, the calamities and tragedies I’ve endured since childhood, my daily life, and all the things that encompass being an artist and trying to make it -those are my main motivators. I create music because it’s a necessity for me. Creating art is what brings me peace and makes me feel alive. We’re all on our own paths in search of self-fulfillment, and for me right now making music will lead me to that. Could you please share what the studio session looked like when creating, “Trust”? I have a very particular process when it comes to recording music. “Trust,” like most sessions, involved me being in the studio basically alone. I prefer to record with no audience. No friends or anyone else sitting in on the session. Just me and my engineer. That limits distractions and prevents me from picking up other energies that could hinder my creation. As far as recording is considered, I’m a serial perfectionist. Majority of the time I have a rough idea of what I want a record to sound like. A lot of artists sometimes do voice recordings on their phones, rapping over the beat to kinda see what the song might sound like once they’re in the studio. I do that occasionally, but more times than not me stepping into the booth and laying down the vocals is the first I’m hearing what my voice will sound like on that track. I typically use an initial recording session to come up with a reference, and then I listen to that version almost endlessly until the next session. And so I’ll often redo the same song five or six times at a minimum, working on it until I come up with a version that I’m satisfied with. When it came to Trust it actually took me two sessions to find the right balance between sounding melodic and spitting in a raspier tone. My natural voice is very baritone, so it’s a very arduous process when it comes to figuring out the perfect match of harmony and bass. Sometimes my rapping voice comes off too aggressive, while other times I’m too laid back, or have too much inflection and swagger. It took a minute to iron out the kinks and find the middle ground between the calm and the storm so to speak. The next difficult task was determining how I wanted to structure the little interlude, as I like to call it between the end of the chorus and the start of the second verse. We tried playing with a few different effects, one was going for a stereo or radio type sound. I didn’t really have a concept for what I wanted to do, but I just knew I wanted to do something different, something that was unique and would truly stand out. It was my engineer Blaqsun who actually came up with a solution. He suggested I whisper on the ad-libs. Once he found the right pitch and implemented some echoes we were in business. What has been the biggest lesson that you have learned as an artist this year? 2021 was a very difficult year for everyone. As an artist specifically, it was hard not being able to create at certain points, or at least in the method to which I was accustomed to. The biggest thing I’ll say I learned is the other ways that content can be created to engage my audience. Even if you can’t get into the studio to record or film, there are a plethora of platforms at your disposal you can use to create art. Even if the world stops, there’s always a time and space for art. Never stop creating. As we head into the new year, what goals do you have in mind with your music? I want to be established. I want to be known. I want to be everyone’s new favorite artist. Those are the goals I’m prioritizing for next year, and really every year going forward. Getting my name out there more, and sharing my music with more people, and touching the world with my story. Hopefully, Contemplations and Reservations is the catalyst for that. Twitter Instagram Facebook

The Santa Barbara-based Singer/Songwriter and Producer James October releases an uplifting single to remind us of our abundant future with, "The Places We'll Go (feat. Emilia Ali)." James October thrives through his lyric writing skills, striving to allow any listener to connect with his wise messages and concepts. Currently finishing his time at Berklee College of Music in Boston, James October is ready to jump into his personal music career and push full-steam ahead. Recently releasing the ear-pleasing single, "The Places We'll Go (feat. Emilia Ali)," James October felt compelled to write about the future and getting back into the world as we once knew. With help from the serene stylings of Emilia Ali, the two set sail into optimism that gets any listener out of their quarantine rut and ready for what the future holds. "The Places We'll Go (feat. Emilia Ali)" smoothly opens with bright acoustic guitar picking and subtle background vocals that set a warm and inviting atmosphere. As James October begins singing with his vibrant and soothing vocals, he sings incredibly heartfelt and optimistic lyricism surrounding future adventures with loved ones. Continuing through the piece, we hear the glimmering stylings of Emilia Ali shine through while she accompanies James October through rich vocal harmonies and her sweet falsetto. As the song captures the brightest instrumentals, we're heavily impressed with the uplifting feel that James October has captured through each chilling sonic element. As we reach the song's end, we're nothing but excited to get back into our normal way of life with help from James October's wild optimism within "The Places We'll Go (feat. Emilia Ali)," as the two artists offer sound lyricism that reminds us to keep the faith. Hello James, and welcome to BuzzMusic.We heavily admire the heightened sense of optimism you've infused into your single "The Places We'll Go (feat. Emilia Ali)." What pushed you to create a single that speaks on the future and getting back to normal? After a couple of months of quarantine, I started to feel restless. Not in a negative way though. I developed an appreciation for what I had taken for granted in the past, and that was making memorable experiences by putting yourself out there. I had spent some time at my girlfriend Emilia’s parents’ house in the greater Boston area, and we drove around while I was taking in the relatively new scenery. This made me think about how much of the world there is to see, and it inspired me to write. Emilia was a huge inspiration to the song because of her lovely perspective on life and aspirations to see the world. Why did you want to feature the angelic stylings of Emilia Ali for your single "The Places We'll Go (feat. Emilia Ali)?" What was your collaboration like when recording your rich vocal harmonies? Originally, this song was just me singing, and it was actually in the mastering process when Emilia sent me those vocals. She told me to use whatever I wanted and if they didn’t work I could just toss them. This obviously wasn’t the case. I was so in love with the subtle harmony lines that added so much texture to the song. Now that I listen back, the song sounds empty without Emilia’s incredible vocals. What sort of instrumental atmosphere were you initially going for when creating the sonics for your single "The Places We'll Go (feat. Emilia Ali)?" When producing the track, I wanted it to carry the same energy that I feel when I’m traveling. The excitement, the restlessness, the urge to dance in your seat when the plane lands. To make those images live on the track, I added subtle white noise in the back of most of the track to match the background noise of a plane, car, train, etc. My main goal of the track was to emulate the excitement of traveling in the groove of the chorus. I saved the bass and drums for the chorus cause I know they would hit that much harder if people had to wait for it. Seeing as you're known for your in-depth lyric writing, how did you write your single "The Places We'll Go (feat. Emilia Ali)" to inspire the listener to keep hope? I wrote this song sitting on my bed with a guitar and it just came out of me. I felt so inspired to write about my ambition to travel with Emilia that it was the easiest and fastest song I ever wrote. When I first wrote it, singing it felt like therapy. Just replaying it gave me ease in light of the craziness in the world right now. Then as I kept listening to it, I thought, “Well everyone must be feeling this right now. Everyone’s constantly indoors right now, and everyone wants to get out.” So as much as this was a song for myself, it’s for anyone and every one that feels the same way I do. 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? My biggest inspirations this year have come from asking myself the tough questions. This semester at Berklee, I took multiple songwriting classes that demanded vulnerability and truth in writing. I think if I just wrote with no intention of speaking any truth, I would have no inspiration or drive by now. I started using different methods to spark the creativity that either my teachers or my peers told me about. For anyone that’s struggling with their own creativity, I’d say to either put everything you feel on paper and don’t try to make it rhyme. You can always make it rhyme after. Being honest with yourself about how you feel is going to produce the most meaningful and memorable music. It took me a while to truly believe that, but as I continue to be honest with myself, the more I enjoy what I create. Instagram Twitter

Stryke Lightning brings a new, energetic life to the notable Ozzy Osborn track “Shot in The Dark”. Clint and Tate Richardson make up this hard rock/heavy metal band and these two brothers carry a huge guitar presence and clear vocals in their sound in this track and onward as they prepare to release their first original single in early 2021. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, this rock band creates an engaging beat and a more intense or bitter version of this historic rock and roll track. Stryke Lightning’s clear vocal ability shows listeners the high quality of these brother's voices and their incredible ability to fit into each other's sound. With lyrics like “voices are calling from inside my head”, listeners are able to feel the heavy rock lyrics and sound. The strong beat and large guitar presence in “Shot in The Dark” create a forceful rock band and heavy metal sound while the various guitar solos show off Stryke Lightning’s musical talents. This band truly gives this classic rock tune a whole new life full of energy, speed, expression, and intensity. With “Shot in The Dark” only being released this November, we can not wait to see the possible growth of this already heavily successful rock band as they move forward in their career. Hey Stryke Lightning and welcome to BuzzMusic! We love your newly released cover “Shot in The Dark”, what was your inspiration and intentions as an artist with this single? We're massive Ozzy Osbourne fans, we picked this song because we figured it left room for us to put our own spin on it and also pay tribute to him at the same time. We wanted to have fun with it. How has being brothers affected your ability to create music and a unique sound for your band? Because we've grown up together, it means that we know each other really well. Sometimes neither one of us has to say anything, we can figure out what the other is thinking without talking. We both play guitar very differently, our sounds are very different. When they come together they create a very large sound that compliments each other very well. As a newer rock/heavy metal group why did you choose the name Stryke Lightning? We chose the name Stryke Lightning simply because we thought it sounded cool. There isn't any deep meaning to it, we thought it sounded good and left room for us to do some cool things with it. Clint has a guitar with a lightning graphic on it and that's where we got the idea. Although this song was a cover, how were you able to create your own unique turn on this sound and how will you continue this style in your future pieces? With Ozzy's music, you have only one guitar player in the band. With us there are two, so you have to figure out how to take a song that was written with one player in mind and make it work for two players. We put our own spin on it naturally because we're different people but we also tried to take certain elements from the original studio recording as well as some live performances and blend them together for a different take on the song. What can we expect to see next from you? We plan on releasing our first original in February/March of 2021. We've got a few more recordings that we're working on. Going forward we plan to write and record as many originals as possible. instagram.com/strykelightning

As an inventive director in theatre, musicals, and film, James A. Goins creates a deep musical piece in his track titled “Patience.” His varied genre experience allows him to touch on many musical styles in his pieces. In his new track titled “Patience,” Goins creates a moving musical creation in which there are no vocals and solely sounds. These sounds are able to create feelings and emotions and give listeners a sense of relief as it frees their sensations and thoughts that have been trapped within. He mentioned in an interview with BuzzMusic the importance of the “daydreaming stage” of songwriting and how it is able to get the mind working to initiate creativity and it is clear this process works wonders as a musical journey has been created through this piece. Goins is able to vividly illustrate the triumphs and struggles individuals experience in life through the sounds. “Patience” is truly an inventive piece that will move listeners emotionally through this pure crafted creation. Discover more about James A. Goins here. Instagram Website

Multi-award-winning emerging artist Emily Cole embodies passion and emotion in her new track “Haunting.” This Texas singer-songwriter has released her various alternative pop tracks on all platforms and has drawn in over 200,000 streams on Spotify. As a self-taught artist, Cole performs acoustic versions of her songs alone for her live shows, making her a true all-around artist. Her new track “Haunting” helps listeners experience the feeling of a past love emerging and continuing to follow her and her attempts to escape the grasps. The passionate lyrics match Cole’s soft vocals and create a song filled with emotion and intensity while still finding a way to be catchy and melodic. Listeners will find it easy to follow the intergalactic rhythm and find themselves singing along to the catchy track. “Haunting” will be sure to have you stomping your feet to the catchy beat and melody. Although it has emotional underlying meaning, this intergalactic/space style medley creates intensity and a pop music sound that listeners are sure to remember. “Haunting” is on track to be a new emerging hit single, and as we move into 2021 we are expecting more new shows and music from this breakout star. Hey Emily! Welcome to BuzzMusic, we are loving your new track “Haunting”. Where would you say you found your inspiration to write this hit single? Thanks so much for having me! It’s basically just about not being able to get over someone, even though they were toxic, no matter how hard you try. Sometimes it’s hard to let go, and you can’t stop thinking about them. It’s like they’re “Haunting” you and your thoughts. Many of your recently released singles have had a lot of success in various music competitions, would you say that these singles resemble each other in some way, or do you write each song to be extremely different and unique? They for sure all have a similar vibe! When I write my songs, I usually don’t notice until after the fact that they kind of resemble each other. I guess it just works! We love the foot stopping beat in” Haunting”, how does performing acoustically for your shows impact your song and sound? I like to surprise people! When I play my acoustic gigs, I usually don’t bring up the fact that it’s completely different sounding as far as the production goes, and it’s always fun to hear what people have to say about it after listening to the song on Spotify. You have an amazing vocal tone and we are in awe that you are self-taught, how do you think this has impacted the way you create music and vocalize? Thank y’all so much! I’ve always been a very creative person- I not only used to sing when I was younger, but I also wrote a lot of “books”- and have always only been myself. I feel like what comes along with that is not trying to specifically sound like anyone else, or do things that everyone else does, and it’s not only worked for me as far as developing my sound goes, but it’s given me a lot of creative freedom as an independent artist as well if that makes sense! 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 really try to stay positive and in my zone of creating at home and adapting to the circumstances. Through all of this craziness, I’ve been lucky enough to still be able to play the online live stream on several platforms, and it’s really helped me learn more about what I can be doing on the internet in the meantime. I’d say just try your best and find ways to still be able to do what you love, even if it is just from the comfort of your own bedroom. emilycoleofficial.com instagram.com/emilycoleofficial facebook.com/emilycoleofficial twitter.com/ofcemilycole