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Stockholm-based Singer/Songwriter Viveka Cousins has been explosive with her latest artistic expressions. Viveka Cousins is truly the type of artist to put adoration and various effects into her music. Creating elaborate soundscapes with illustrious vocals embedded into them, Viveka Cousins consistently gives out potent energies that are effortlessly picked up by any influential listener. If you're trying to guess the genre of Viveka Cousins, don't. She experiments with a vast array of categories in order to blend the most appealing aspects of each sound, and her latest track, "When You Met Me," expresses this enigmatic style ever so strongly. Mysterious and illuminating melodies intertwine together, presenting the harmony that ensues for the rest of the track. Viveka Cousins bolsters her sound by introducing a strong affection that's easily compelling, ultimately drawing listeners in with its hypnotic essence. The narrative of "When You Met Me" ventures along with the transformation that comes with time and the various introspections that inevitably follow suit with such changes. The productional quality to "When You Met Me" allows the song to capture this kind of quality that is purposeful and slightly haunting--two characteristics that only add to the song's poise and spirit. For the most part, Viveka Cousins remains relaxed within the track, creating a great juxtaposition between theme and imparted ambiance. With flavourful expressions and even more personable storylines, "When You Met Me" proves to be a song with desire, as well as pinpointed direction. It's safe to say we're left in good spirits after listening to the harmonious voice of Viveka Cousins. What do you feel was the most challenging aspect of writing and recording "When You Met Me", especially in comparison to other tracks you've released in the past? I think the most challenging aspect when writing “When You Met Me”, was trying to capture the mood and tone I wanted without writing in the shadow of my last song “Easy Fix”. I wanted “When You Met Me” to be a little more spicy or risky. I wanted to play into a different type of energy and letting myself do that felt like part of the challenge. Would you say that "When You Met Me" was a song directed to a specific memory/individual? I would say that “When You Met Me” is not about one person or memory but about a combination of experiences. Although anyone can envision their own version of the story from the lyrics, for me, it revolved around the anxiety of being intimate with someone too soon. I’ve thought a lot about the idea of exposing yourself to someone vulnerably when you know you aren’t in the best place to receive them. It's about giving in to your desires even when you’re not feeling like the most “stable” version of yourself. As an artist with a lot of depth to her sound, how would you describe the way you go about manifesting these collections of narratives and sound within your music? The people closest to me definitely know that I’m one to internalize many and most situations or experiences in my life. Not in a negative way necessarily, I think I just want so badly to understand where my feelings come from and what they look like. I think turning the exploration of how I’m feeling into song lyrics makes the most sense to me. Constructing the narratives and then figuring out the tone for the songs comes from a place of me trying to uncover and then communicate my feelings about a moment. Even in my everyday life though I’m always trying to work out past and present feelings. As an artist who began in Los Angeles and ventured out to Stockholm, how would you describe the main differences within the music scenes? What about Stockholm inspires you the most to create music? Since I started publicly sharing my music right at the break of the pandemic, I haven’t had much of a chance to explore either the LA or Stockholm music scene yet. I think the pandemic and all of the intensities that came with it kept me from engaging in a “scene” right away, but I’m hoping that will change in the near future! 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 think for me personally, it was because of how challenging 2020 has been that I started to write more and share music. I don’t think that I would have had much time to be with myself and alone with my thoughts so intensely otherwise. It inspired me to investigate what makes me the happiest when everything else in my life had paused. I’m not sure that I’m in a position to be giving out advice just yet! But overall, I try to remind myself to have self-compassion and to be patient with my writing and ideas. I don’t always follow my own advice but when I do take the time to be patient with myself and figure out what I’m trying to communicate, the words come across as more full-bodied and honest. In the end, I hope that comes across to a listener. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From Oakland to Los Angeles, the Singer/Songwriter and Composer Kyns sings an introspective message with her serene single, "The End." Getting personal about the heightened anxiety Kyns has seen this year, she's released this single to give an ode to those enduring a similar experience. After years of working as a behind-the-scenes songwriter, assistant engineer, and label intern, Kyns finally found the courage to pack up and let her dreams flourish in the lively city of Los Angeles. Heavily influenced by melancholy storytelling, similar to that of Phoebe Bridgers and the gritty Alt-Rock/Pop sound of St. Vincent, Kyns is crafting a unique sound of her own. Regarding her latest single, "The End," we hear Kyns sing a reflective message of impending doom, stemming from the inner and emotional aches she naturally feels. When speaking about the song's instrumentals/production, we're met with a stunning mid-tempo Alt-Rock ballad through the dreamy blend of organic instrumentals and the shimmering production. Listening to Kyns' single, "The End," the song begins with an ethereal and dreamy electronic soundscape that wakes us up at the drop of the beat. Once an airy kick drum, soft electric guitar bursts, and Kyns' soothing vocals appear, she begins singing her lyrics of discovering that her wounds are too deep to be healed with a bandage. As the organic instrumentals start to pour in, the song heightens in emotion and captures the undivided attention of any listener who can easily relate to Kyns' vulnerable message accompanied by chilling sonics. Ending the song off with a heartfelt and organic piano melody, Kyns has indeed created this song with all the emotions and stressors we've experienced this year. We always appreciate a relatable and emotional ballad like "The End," but Kyns makes this track all the more authentic through her stunning lyricism and equally soothing instrumentals/production. What inspired you to create such a vulnerable and personal single like "The End"? Was it challenging to make an emotional piece like this? Such a perfectly worded question actually, because I think the most challenging part was that it wasn't birthed from "feeling inspired". The weight of my anxiety this year has made "inspiration" and "motivation" feel so distant at times, but I knew that from that I could find a deeper driving force to fuel my creativity. I think it was a necessary realization that I had to work out of a place of discipline to find my inspiration again. And that journey towards exploring what makes me tick is definitely the main theme in this song. What did your songwriting process look like for "The End"? How did you manage to write such in-depth and poetic lyricism that tells your story? The songwriting process for this started as a deep dive into that question of "why the hell am I the way that I am?." 2020 has been very revealing to me in that suddenly, without the distractions of normal life, I've been able to take a really good look at myself and what wounds I may still carry with me that I haven't yet dealt with. This song was an exploration into how those wounds have made me into who I am today, and how I need to reroute a bit to avoid "The End", which is basically the result of self-sabotaging tendencies. Did you create the instrumentals and production within your single "The End"? How did you create the sonics to offer this chilling and emotional feel? I did! It's my second ever self-produced release, and being that I'm so new to engineering my own records, I appreciate hearing that I was able to capture some emotion in that, thank you so much. My staples towards creating chilling ear candy are the Roli Seaboard and lots of vocal stacking. Currently, I rely on the many dimensions of the Seaboard to create sweeping, ambient wailing, I route synths created through my Juno-6 plugin into the Seaboard, and play those layered over me literally screaming into my sm7b. Add some reverb and that's the climax of the production in the chorus. If I can't achieve emotion through a few simple techniques, then I need to scrap it and try again. I hope to become even more intentional in my productions as I learn! Why did you want to release "The End" at the end of the year? Does the single capture the unnerving year we've experienced? 100% I wanted to leave this song in 2020 haha. The single is all about the weight of this year and the sense of overall impending doom that I've felt from the loss of relationships, loss of loved ones, general loss of self at times. 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? The thing keeping me going is knowing that if I don't put the work in this year, literally no one else can do it for me. Which at first felt like a SUPER heavy weight on my shoulders, but I have since started to trust myself to carry that weight. Meaning that when I take a week off to binge-watch a show, for example, I now make an effort to fight the feeling of paralyzing guilt because I know that rest is just as much part of the journey as work. You can't just keep driving through the night at full speed and expect to get to your destination in good shape. Trust that as long as you keep driving, you'll make it somewhere other than where you are now. So stop off to rest, and enjoy the sights along the way. instagram.com/kyns.wav twitter.com/iamkyns iamkyns.com

Alt/Punk-Rock band Promises Promises are here to smash expectations with their eclectic take on the music scene. As a vibrant group, Promises Promises knows how to keep the listening experience as vivid as possible, always working to instill a sense of pure vitality across listening ears. The band's latest release, "About the Heart," inspires various conversations about the path to healing from heartbreak. If you're really listening to the song's content, you'll learn a ton more about the raw realities that ensue from such a tribulation. Raging guitar riffs immediately pierce the air and simultaneously introduce the expectations of the song's productional quality. "About the Heart" brings bouts of realistic truths regarding heartbreak and all the forms that heartbreak can take over, with forwarding descriptions of the feelings surrounding cases of the blues, especially when such blues arise from anguish. The narrative plays a vital role within the track and contrasts nicely with the projected melody. Once arriving at the mid-point of "About the Heart," the beat transcends into an elaborate collection of harmonious sounds, including jazz-like instrumentals, combined with an impressionable drumming presence. Up until that point, the production followed an eerily similar path to some early 00s alt/rock contributions. Yet, Promises Promises added that spark of contemporary sound, which only further worked to amplify the song's essence. Ultimately, "About the Heart" brings levels of acrimony, authenticity, and realistic interpretations of agony that are easily understood by listeners. Considering the powerful lyricism presented within "About the Heart", would you say that such expressions derived from the song were reflective of a specific experience any of you have undergone? On the whole, the lyrics of the first batch of songs were all the result of a rough time in my life and helped me to at least turn it into something positive. About the heart is probably not a description of a real event, but a mix of ideas to describe the feelings of desperation but also tinged with hope for the future. What was the most impactful component of creating "About the Heart?" How did the song work to shape you as an artist after it had been completed? It was the first song that was recorded as more or less a full band rather than just myself and pals, I think you can hear that. It’s also a continuation of the progress that we’ve made as the songs are getting better all the time which is great. Were there any apparent obstacles presented whilst writing and recording "About the Heart?" What kind of steps ensue once an obstacle is presented within the music-making process? With the pandemic this year, music has taken a backseat really so it’s been a long process. Probably a year in total from the first session to the last, which has largely been individuals heading into the studio when allowed. On the positive side of that, it means there hasn’t been any rush to finish and lots of time for tweaking. Now that "About the Heart" has been released, are there any future releases set to debut in the near future? Has the band ever considered producing their own holiday-inspired music? We have a new single ‘Midnight’ coming out on New Year’s Eve. We decided to clear the decks for this year and also as a thank you for everyone’s support. 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? It has been. We’ve been lucky in that we had recordings started before lockdown so there were things to work on, so the inspiration has rolled over from before. As far as this year goes, it’s difficult with very little of normal life going on to feel inspired. So I think it’s pretty normal if people are struggling to be creative, it’s a time to do what makes you happy at the moment and not worry too much, it’ll come back. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

At seven and a half months pregnant, Indie-Pop artist PENNER sat collapsed in her home’s hallway as she heard her husband say that he was no longer in love with her and didn’t want to be married. Two years later, this California-based artist has emerged with a song and accompanying music video in which she dictates her fantasies of getting sweet revenge on the man who once said, “I do.” The song is titled “Criminal Daydreams” and is the first single featured in The Penner Sisters’ debut acoustic album, “Wandered Too Far”, released under Mercury Sky Records’ label. These wishes of devastation, although in fantasy, provide a sense of understanding and commonality for other single mothers like herself. PENNER’s raw vocal nature helps listeners to understand the true pain she has felt as well as how sweet revenge would taste. Although this track was designed for a full rock band, this tune took on a new acoustic and Indie-pop form as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The strumming of acoustic guitar ultimately fit the track perfectly as it portrays a climbing nature to the increased, more angry intensity. The soft nature of PENNER’s voice becomes swept away with bitterness and rage throughout this foot-tapping beat. The raw and motivating nature of her voice becomes portrayed through the intensity of the music. “Criminal Daydreams” truly embodies PENNER’s fantasies of revenge and confidence becoming embodied in these negative feelings as listeners are sure to be wishing devastation towards their enemies following just one listen of this track. Captivating, thought-provoking, and fierce are three words that describe this song perfectly. “Criminal Daydreams” truly illustrates revenge as the song continues to climb forward through its acoustic strumming and mood shifting lyrics. Through the intense lyrics like ‘One day you’ll pay”, listeners can feel the raw emotion of personal experience pouring into this indie-pop tune. PENNER truly uses a hardship faced in her life to motivate and relate to her listeners in this track making this a must-listen-to. Hey PENNER, Welcome to BuzzMusic! We loved your new single, “Criminal Daydreams”. You mentioned this song was written by your motivation for revenge in a personal experience, did this aid in your production of this song? Or make it difficult to fit in all your feelings? Well, thank you so much for having me! You know, I poured so much emotionally into writing the lyrics and finding the instrumental hook melody that once the time came to produce the song, I had worked through the psychological background of “Criminal Daydreams” and was really able to be present in the creative process, especially with this final acoustic version you hear on the EP. The feelings that birthed the lyrics were like the initial source of momentum and then fellow musicians’ and my executive producer’s excitement about the song really buoyed me the rest of the way through the production process. It was noted this song was originally planned to be performed by a full rock band, how do you think the quality and intensity of the music was increased through the acoustics instead? I definitely appreciate that I was given the opportunity to reinterpret Criminal Daydreams from the original pop-rock number to this acoustic-pop version, precisely because it allowed me to kind of life in my feelings from a different vantage point - one that was still honest, but more grounded. The early version that my band, Amber Soul plays has these raging shredded electric guitar licks, the drums are explosively percussive, and I swear in the chorus. That version I think captured the moments of angry 3 am lyric-writing when I was earlier on in the grieving process of my life circumstance. When I sat down with Michael Dayvid and we constructed the start of this acoustic version, I was mentally more steady and collected, sitting there with a cup of tea in hand and open to being curious and exploring where else we could go musically with the song. It felt almost like a phoenix-from-the-ashes kind of moment, and I really cherish the end product for that reason. How do you think the Covid-19 pandemic impacted how this song was composed and did it meet all your expectations and dreams for these lyrics and sound? Covid-19 definitely affected the process of making this song. We started working on this version just before the pandemic really got going, so luckily I was able to meet with the guitarist, Michael Dayvid, to establish an arrangement, but from there on out, the process was pretty siloed. Michael Dayvid went by himself to Bongo Boy Studio and laid down the guitar tracks first, then I came in and recorded lead vocals. My brother, Devin Penner actually laid down bass, piano, and drums through his home studio system and sent the tracks electronically to Bongo Boy’s sound engineer, Dominic Romano. Then I hit the studio one more time and had a sheer blast laying down every vocal harmony I could wish to, along with any other trick I wanted (for example I whisper “Criminal daydreams” on the last line of every verse). And finally, Dominic worked his sound production magic and we had a final version! I think, in the end, it really exceeded where I imagined it would get to, which is due so much to the expertise level of Michael, Devin, and Dominic. Not to mention the support and collaborative facilitation of Mercury Sky Records' Executive Producer, Zach Zwerdling - Covid-19 was not going to stop him from supporting the artistic journey. I really learned the lesson that diligent collaboration really can enhance an artist’s work. I'm endlessly grateful! Could you see yourself writing any other songs about this type of revenge to link with “Criminal Daydreams?" Well, I definitely have been writing more songs drawing from the same personal experience that resulted in the making of Criminal Daydreams! After going through the whole siloed song production experience, I realized that I could use the skills I’d developed and compose songs that aren't limited to an actual band - I can choose as many instruments as I want in my Logic Pro X software program and create a song with as big a sound as I want, and in a genre that speaks deeply to me. So that’s what I’m working on now! I’m in the process of making a solo pop EP, which will probably be released in the summer or fall of 2021. I just finished the studio take of the first song, which will probably be the heavy-hitter on this next EP. It’s called “Wish I Could Float Away”, and it has about 35 layers, between the instruments and the vocal tracks. My brother collaborated with me again and really outdid himself creatively; like he laid down cellos and violins that ebb and flow in volume like ocean waves. There are harps, lots of synthesizer sounds, and bells even. It is seriously dreamy! Sonically, it’s akin to music by Imogen Heap, Billie Eilish, Sia, and Lady Gaga, all of whom are musical idols of mine. And while “Wish I Could Float Away” is a ballad, there are definitely many more songs on this next EP that have drive and edge, not to mention catchy hooks. The EP's vibe consistently is a haunting kind of vibe, and I’m really loving the process of making it. I’m definitely still processing the event that brought out “Criminal Daydreams” and there’s a lot of cool music coming from it. Stay tuned. 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? Absolutely, it has been challenging. I think honestly all of the time stuck in the box of my house has really made me aware of what’s going on in my mental headspace, and fortunately, I now have the musical tools to pursue taking those feelings and turning them into a project that challenges my brain. Coming up with rhythmed rhyming words and pleasing melodies and then making that into full-blown produced songs is a time-intensive puzzle-like task, which is kind of perfect if you’re stuck socially isolating and you have a computer and studio access. That being said, my advice to my fellow artists struggling to push forward through all the barriers that are definitely still real is to exercise self-compassion and not resist feeling the frustration or whatever emotion it is that you’re feeling. Talk to yourself like you would a friend in this position. Then wait for the emotion to shift, and creativity will flow. You've got this! instagram.com/penner_the_indie_artist

"Imposter Syndrome" is 19-year-old Sophie Egan's latest release, crafted alongside her brother Harry Egan. The duo works together on all of their songs, their ideas meshing beautifully to create meaningful and hard-hitting music. The San Francisco based contemporary pop artist was looking to put into words the incredibly complex feelings that come with imposter syndrome. We perceive ourselves differently from the way we perceive others and the world around us, and inevitably sometimes, this is for the worse. If we think of ourselves on a different playing field than others, we can begin to think that we are not capable of thriving and succeeding at whatever we want to do. Sophie Egan's "Imposter Syndrome" encompasses this idea perfectly, aiming to empower listeners and drive them to reach their goals. A somber introduction to "Imposter Syndrome" sets the scene for the song, and you get a first glimpse at Sophie Egan's breathy, ethereal vocals. The synth beats arrive, and it is impossible to take your attention off the song, the melody flowing smoothly over top. She sings, "I'm the only one that's fighting me," as she attempts to describe her helplessness and feeling stuck. Anyone who has ever doubted themselves and their abilities will find something to cling to from "Imposter Syndrome." The bridge brings "Imposter Syndrome" to a climax, all the alluring elements coming together to bring the song to a close. "Imposter Syndrome" is beautifully haunting, the first of many new singles in-store from Sophie Egan within the new year. Hello Sophie, and welcome to BuzzMusic. How did the creative process begin for you when it came to “Imposter Syndrome?" Did the final product turn out exactly how you envisioned it? The creative process began when I saw a Tik Tok video explaining Imposter Syndrome. Before that video, I didn’t know what Imposter Syndrome was. When I saw that I thought “Oh I definitely have felt that”. Even once I knew what it was, it didn’t stop me from feeling it. So I wanted the final product, lyrics, and production, to feel like that in-between feeling of being aware of something and still not being able to stop. I feel like the final product portrayed that well so I was really happy with it. The themes in “Imposter Syndrome” are quite elaborate and laid out in such a magnetizing way. Do you ever find it difficult to write about such personal subjects? I am normally a pretty shy person and it takes a while for me to be very personal with people. But when I’m writing for some reason I don't even really think about it. Honestly, I didn’t realize how personal the lyrics were until right before it was released. I think I just write honestly what I am feeling or what pops into my head. It is weird to think about admitting a fear I have to everyone I know. But when it’s through songwriting it just doesn’t scare me as much. Singing and writing are the two things that feel the most natural and calming to me so I feel like it is when I am most personal. If your listeners could take one thing from hearing your new single "Imposter Syndrome", what do you think it should be? Has the creation of "Imposter Syndrome" helped you with your own personal battles? I want people to take away from the song that Imposter Syndrome is just a feeling. It is just an idea, but it is not the truth. Just because we think something or feel a certain way doesn’t mean it is true or anybody else thinks that. I think it has helped me because when I was writing the song, specifically the verses, I was writing examples of times I have felt Imposter Syndrome. Reflecting on those examples made me look bad at them differently and realize that it was just fear not what was actually happening at the moment. I wrote the song from a sort of defeated perspective of being held down by imposter syndrome, but since I wrote it I don’t feel as defeated by it. Writing about it helped me start to recognize when I feel imposter syndrome and catch it instead of believing it. You mentioned that you are currently a student at The University of San Francisco. What is it that you study there? How do you believe your education has molded you as an artist? Yes, I just finished my first semester at the University of San Francisco. My major is Performing Arts & Social Justice with a Music concentration. I wrote Imposter Syndrome before I started the semester, but I think going forward my major is molding me as an artist in a lot of ways. The social justice aspect of my major is so inspiring and unique. It challenges me to think of ways I can use my love of music to help others and not just myself. What can we expect to see next from you as we enter 2021? In 2021, you can expect a lot more music. I have another single coming out the third week of January. My brother and I are writing all the time so we have a lot of new projects we are excited about. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

From Chi-Town, IL, the exhilarating Singer/Songwriter, and NuTown Artist Kevin Pollack graces us with his uplifting and romantic single titled "Holiday." Kevin Pollack is continuously swooning listeners with his many creative endeavors, from performing his music in Vegas alongside Frankie Moreno to performing twice at the Ravinia Festival for RaviniaTV. Garnering inspiration from Pop, Rock, and Soul acts of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, Kevin Pollack is excited to acquaint listeners with his stimulating genre, NuTown (New Motown.) Regarding his recent single, "Holiday," Kevin Pollack blasts through with incredibly uplifting instrumentation and his highly passionate lyricism. While vocalizing with incredible strength and enthusiasm, the lyricism Kevin Pollack delivers lets the listener's heart flutter with adventure and energy. Not to mention the astonishing instrumentals that offer immense soul through each tightly-wound transition, let's dive right into this thumping single. Kevin Pollack's "Holiday" opens with a wildly energetic introduction. Almost as if it came straight out of Saturday Night Live, the song gets our feet moving with help from vibrant trumpets, trombones, and saxophones. As the jazzy electric guitar, warm keys, and fluid bass begins swinging with energy, Kevin Pollack enters the track and starts singing picturesque lyricism. Wishing to take a "Holiday" with someone he holds dear to his heart, we highly appreciate the detailed and descriptive lyricism that Kevin Pollack has created, as he paints vivid pictures of unhindered love and expression. While describing the many places he'd like to take some special, a warm instrumental breakdown around the bridge makes the track all the more passionate and soulful. Ending the song off on an energetic and bright note, Kevin Pollack is soaring through his NuTown genre with his latest release, "Holiday," as he gets listeners moving and ready for any adventure. Could you take us through the inspiration for your soulful track "Holiday"? When did you begin creating the single, and why? While my wife and I were on vacation in London, I kept humming this melody everywhere we went. In London, vacation is considered a “holiday,” so I thought why not write a song about taking a holiday. So I went to my co-writer Michael Flynn who mapped out the rest of the song with me, then we took it to our arranger/co-writer Derrick Procell and went from there. The ending result was everything I heard in my head. A party. We've noticed that you had an entire team of musicians help you with the powerful instrumentals in "Holiday." Why did you want to feature such a broad and potent instrumental? Is this a staple sound for you? I love hearing a live full band with big sound. I’ve always been obsessed with the Motown era and that heavy horn sound with backup singers, and I wanted to pay tribute to that, but with my own twist. I call it NuTown, which is “New Motown.” I want my music to stick out and be catchy enough that people will remember it. Do you usually write songs with such passionate and conceptual lyrical messages, similar to what you did with "Holiday"? I do. I like to keep it family-friendly and fun. I don’t swear in my lyrics because I want it to be heard everywhere for all ears to hear. We also noticed that you released a music video for your single "Holiday." Did you have any help from Directors or Producers to further execute your vision? Yes! I called upon my go-to director, award-winner Deric Gochenauer who did an incredible job with my first music video, “Man About Town,” and asked him if he’d like to direct this one too. I also used the same cinematographers I used in my first video, Lincoln Rogers & MDOG Productions. We also had Zach Spangler on a drone camera. Deric came up with the story concept and we recreated his vision when we filmed it in Rockford as my friend Chuck Little’s backyard. His neighbors helped out a lot as well. What goals do you have for your music going into 2021? My goal is to write/create as much music as possible. I’m working on so many songs right now with some cool styles. A new one I’m writing, “No More Tears,” is going to feature The Four C Notes, a Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute from Chicago, and have that old Doo-Wop style with lots of harmonies. I just released a new EP called “The Other Side,” available on all online platforms now! I’m also working on my next NuTown EP. Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Floridian raised, Meghan Pulles reigns as a classically trained opera singer and theater actress who transitioned into a Singer-Songwriter 8 years ago, after moving to New York City from Orlando, Florida. Not planning to pursue a career as a musician, her path shifted when she became awakened to the musical healing, and spirituality of songwriting. Learning to love the tribulations of life through processing by creating music, Megan Pulles wholeheartedly believes that songwriting is cathartic; an emotional band-aid to help heal, and to overcome past obstacles faced in life. With her latest single, “ghost of sound,” Meghan Pulles maintains the journey in which she paves for listeners as she creates melodies to help heal, soothe, motivate, and inspire others enduring pain. Buried in the prosperous strains constructed by grand keys and mesmerizing chords, “ghost of sound,” radiates a captivating pull as we delve into the heartfelt essence that Meghan Pulles exudes. An alluring vocal performance shines a light on the sweet timbres from the emerging Pop artist. Dazzling listeners in an immersive illustration that acts as a sonic grasp of emotional connection, we hear the message that is placed into the abstract writings we are offered. Meghan Pulles tells a tale of losing your voice and the ability to listen to yourself. While encouraging listeners to regain that sense of confidence from within, Meghan Pulles embraces her audience through her introspection in an uplifting manner as she pours her heart and soul into this record. We can’t help but be moved by this piece as we experience an earnest nostalgia of thoughts rampaging amongst our headspace. Meghan Pulles has the ability to draw us towards the warmth of her therapeutic ways in such an effortless manner as if it were meant to be. As she proves time and time again, she is not only extremely talented, but she holds deep meaning behind the creations she puts forth. As we embrace, “ghost of sound,” we hope that Meghan Pulles never dulls her shine. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Meghan Pulles! Congratulations on the release of, “ghost of sound.” We can truly hear the emotion overflowing in such a powerful manner! What moment or story inspired the story behind, “ghost of sound?" I am so happy you can hear that come out in this song! This is one of the most personal and vulnerable ones I have put out so far, and I am so excited that you are receiving it that way. This song is about the fear that comes with childhood ghosts or trauma that follow people into adulthood, and for me, that is the reality that I could’ve lost my hearing had I not had my two ear surgeries at 17 and now 31. This song is speaking on how overwhelming trauma and fear can be but also that we must let it empower us instead of letting it shy us away from doing what we love and what brings us fulfillment in life. Could you please share a glimpse of what the creative process look like when fashioning, “ghost of sound?" Of course, so I wrote this song last November back when I first started having ear problems in my left ear that didn’t seem to be resolving, and so the past memories of being told that I would lose my hearing when I was younger kept popping up in my head, and so this song flowed out of me as a chance to own those fears, and let those feelings and fears empower me to face whatever may happen in my future. I knew immediately upon writing it that it was going to be a different genre musically for me and that it would be transformational for me as an artist in sharing something so personal with my audience. In February, I had the track done and then the release was delayed due to the pandemic and I didn’t get around to re-recording the vocals until November, which was also after my ear surgery almost four months ago. It feels really good to step into this light even after being put through surgery and I am so proud of this song. This is me owning the struggle of going through the ear issues and coming out stronger. I find it very coincidental that I wrote this song back last year before I knew that I had to have surgery again, it’s kind of magical. As an artist, what happens to be your favorite part of the creation process? My favorite part of the creation process has to be writing the song, it feels like I am being possessed by some energy that leads me down this road, and I am always so down to follow that to wherever it ends up. Inspiration is such a beautiful thing on this earth, and I am so grateful for it. I also love hearing the final mix of the song, that is where it all comes together and you can start to see the different colors through the instrumentation. What non-musical inspirations do you allow to speak into the music that you create? I love this question so much. In this global pandemic, I have been writing a lot, reading a lot, and watching a lot of TV/film. I think I definitely soak up inspiration from the stories I see on TV and film, and in events that happen every day with friends and family of mine. One of the examples of that is a song that I recently wrote this week about my grandma Virginia who passed away 9 years ago. I had this random urge to read her obituary, and out came a song. I love how that can just happen with anything with me. What goals do you have in mind with your music going into the new year? One of the goals I have is to record and release an album. I have been writing so much over this pandemic that I have really started to craft a fairy tale storytelling album about emotional abuse, which is something that I don’t think a lot of people talk about. I am really excited to share that story and release a full body of work. I also think I would like to release a Christmas EP of original Christmas songs as well since I’ve been writing a lot of Christmas songs this year too. Facebook.com/megpulles Instagram.com/meghanpulles Twitter.com/meghanpulles89

From Mumbai, India, the Singer/Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Producer Joshua Singh takes listeners on a conceptual journey through an artist's mind with his two pieces "Voices" and "People." While performing as drummer and co-producer of the acclaimed independent band Spud in the Box, Joshua Singh was able to grow his own talent while touring with the band at notable venues across India. Through the success of his latest original releases and music videos, Joshua Singh is quickly making a name for himself across international audiences. His latest tracks, "Voices" and "People," play the part of a two-track EP that lyrically depicts the many perspectives within the ceaseless city of Bombay. Joshua Singh stated that the songs surround a million views that gather in an artist's mind while pushing the theme of self-belief. With features from NIKITAA, Illa Straight, Rajeev Prasanna, and Aditiya Singh, the pieces perfectly portray a unique viewpoint. With Joshua Singh's song "Voices," the piece opens with jazzy piano melodies and a muffled R&B beat. As the beat drops with this blazing sense of warmth through unique synth arrangement and mid-tempo drum patterns, listeners are instantly transported into sonic peace. While the stylings of NIKITAA and Joshua Singh serenade us surrounding broken relationships and moving forward, we reach the hook where they offer incredible rhythm through their vocal delivery. Through the next piece, "People," we hear the same song as before, yet with a twist. As the song opens with Rajeev Prasanna's heavenly flute stylings, we feel their culture push through the sonics of this piece heavily. While NIKITAA and Joshua Singh go on to sing us their wise words of moving on, we hear Illa Straight's bars shine through as he delivers words surrounding lost love and recognizing the time to leave. This track offers more of a modern flair, especially through the vibrant and bouncy R&B production. We can't get enough of the rhythm and groove that Joshua Singh has offered with his songs "Voices" and "People," as he and the talented likes of the featured artists allow listeners to escape their present-day cycles and lie among the sonic ambiance that's delivered. Hello Joshua, welcome to BuzzMusic. Through both of your songs "Voices," and "People," what sort of conceptual message did you initially want to tie into both tracks? Honestly, this is a different direction from my usual sound. Over my last few releases, I've had so many voices//people fill my ears and mind with preferences, rather personal to them. This along with the rush of existing in Mumbai brought together this sound, tone, imagery, and these lyrics. It's an amalgamation of Experience and talent. I just happened to have the opportunity to weave these amazing artist's expressions together. The message is more me shining a light upon the amount expected from artists today. Speaking on the sonics within "Voices," you offer a rather organic tone through your instrumentation. How did you craft the instrumentals on this piece to be more natural and pure? Sonically, I tend to naturally gravitate towards organics tones. Voices in particular started up as an attempt to create a ‘beat’ rather than a song, which is what I'm usually doing when I sit to write. Also, I was in a place where I wanted my live set to have a large song that could be played loud and really push the musicians to feel through their parts. I guess that thought set the tone for the entire song. Within the production on "People," there's more of a modern approach through the warm R&B beat. Why did you want to make the song's sonically different yet lyrically the same? So essentially, "Voices" was the base onto which I experienced Illa, Nikitaa, and Rajeev expressing themselves, and "People" on the other hand was me as a producer feeding their vibe. I personally enjoyed that and find it closer to something I would have created personally. "Voices" is so fascinating because none of us create music like that but this combination brought that sound out! Could you take us through your collaboration with NIKITAA, Illa Straight, Rajeev Prasanna, and Aditiya Singh? How did these creators help bring your vision to life for your songs "Voices" and "People?” Each one of them is a musician whose work I respect. I started off exploring this sound for Voices, by letting it be constrained by its purpose but by not questioning each of the artist’s parts on it. It was fairly insightful and mostly me keeping a really open mind. I usually am really particular about what feels best right then and there but I allowed that comfort to come with more than my ideas alone. I mean If I didn't, I'd just be writing a song by myself, which is great but I would never learn or reach here. What has been keeping you inspired while creating music this year? This year, to say the least, has been sporadic and unfamiliar? But, I found it extremely refreshing. The lockdown was a world I never expected to see. I tend to need to travel or experience new people as monotony often settles in but this was that same life with a different storyline. Same characters, same place but was another realm or outlook to where we are and what home was. The more questions in my head and there are more words to answer them. More music to color the experience and more thought to help ground me in my endeavors. I happened to think a lot during that time. That's what kept my mind running. My music is only a reflection of my thoughts. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

If you're ready to feel major early 2000's nostalgia, then pick your favorite streaming platform and turn the volume up. Atlanta's vibrant rap duo, the Ying Yang Twins, have returned to serve us up the sizzling musical creations that they are heavily known for. Teaming back up with Grammy award-winning hitmaker Lil Jon, their most recent single, "Twerkin in the Mirror," holds up to the iconic collaboration standard that garners major attention, wherever they go. With their current catalog of released hits, including multi-platinum records such as "Get Low," "Salt Shaker," and more, the Ying Yang Twins and Lil Jon have us pulled into their buoyant grasp of mind-altering flows. With a bassline so heavy that it shakes the Earth's core, "Twerkin in the Mirror" has us vibing to the late-night club ambiance that the hard-hitting, reminiscent instrumentation sets. Released through Little Jonathan Inc., both Lil Jon and his son, Young Slade, teamed up to produce one of their trademark bangers with a mesmerizing clasp that pulsates through your speakers and mind. The Ying Yang Twins, D-Roc and Kaine, exude larger than life charisma as they effortlessly drip their creative sauce on this record that encloses all hallmarks of a wistful hit dominating in the modern Hip-hop era that we live in today. With their incomparable witty quips, nostalgic references to previous records, and lyrical dexterity, the Ying Yang Twins match the composition's liveliness through their tonal distinction and expressions presented. Flaunting their carefree personas, as the club scene's rulers, the dynamic collaboration of the Ying Yang Twins and Lil Jon revives the 'crunk' era as they fuse they're tried and true essence with hypnotic, in your face magnetism. As we come full circle and appreciate the effervescent unsurpassed dynamism of "Twerkin in the Mirror," we put this song on repeat as we're ready to live out all the unfinished business of the 2000s that we need with us in this day and age. Ying Yang Twins Instagram Lil John Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Hip-hop artist Bsleazy flaunts pure confidence in his latest single, “She Just Wanna.” Coming in hot from Omaha, NE, this charismatic and witty artist is taking over in his prime. Bradon John, affectionately known as Bsleazy, got into music at a young age by practicing his lyricism with freestyling. He soon ventured into writing rhymes while finding a cadence and delivery that best suits his personality in the presence he exudes. After dropping out of high school in senior year with motivation to do so from teachers and students who would tell Bsleazy that he’ll never be anything, he used that as ammunition to fuel his fire within. “She Just Wanna,” begins with a modern Hip-hop tempo that has you instantaneously tapping to the hypnotic Trap rhythms that are exuded. This feel-good, late-night club vibe drips with confidence and has enough charisma to fill a room. Through the confident lyrical dexterity that Bsleazy emits, he has your speakers shaking and has you vibing to the bass supporting his rhyme schemes. Bsleazy captivates us with perfectly timed ad-libs and verses that have a magnetic pull while painting a picture of flexing all of your successes as a result of what you work hard for. This record encompasses aspects of a late-night club banger in the realm of modern Hip-hop. With Bsleazy’s ability to transform a beat into a hit song, his delivery is mesmerizing. You can hear the passion behind each word performed as it creates a sonic voyage from the start to finish of “She Just Wanna.” Bsleazy’s music is making quite the wave and continues to garner attention from the outside as he continues to establish his name as a promising young artist. facebook.com/bsleazy420000 twitter.com/bsleazy420000