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New York native, Monica Moser, spent her formative years in Texas gracefully called Nashville home for several years and will be returning to Texas (Austin) in the new year. Music has always found a way to be in the life of this talented emerging artist. With an extensive background in musical theatre, classical voice, guitar, and songwriting, it wasn't until the age of 18 that she allowed herself to be vulnerable through sharing her creations with the world. Monica Moser has crafted a unique style of her own that ranges from Folk, Singer/Songwriter to Alternative and Indie-Pop. She strives to create melodies that are sonically dynamic and lyrically resonant as her voice and musicality have been compared to Sara Bareilles, Joni Mitchell, Florence + The Machine, and The Japanese House. Through the hustle and bustle of 2020, Monica Moser took it upon herself to show her listeners a new side to her artistry and a reimagined version of "Feeling For You." This single offers up the versatility she holds within, but the song pairs with her first music video. Released March 18th, the auditory realm of reverberations is accompanied by the interpretive dance that flows as effortlessly as Monica Moser's eloquence. Now, with 2020 about to wrap up, this heavenly Alternative Pop sensation wanted to give her audience one last taste of what she has in store for the year. Her latest single, "WINGS," has us floating high in the sky. The delicate instrumentation of "WINGS" grows into a triumphant vibrancy of melodies in the Electro-Pop ambiance that washes upon us on sudden impact. Monica Moser delivers an empowering performance as each word she vocalizes blends seamlessly into the composition. Exuding a wide vocal range as we brace ourselves for impact in the winding road that is, "WINGS," we are submerged in the true essence of who Monica Moser is as an artist and individual. As she expresses a message of how she wants to be heard and seen in the world before us, Monica Moser makes it known that she will not hide the authenticity that she proudly wears as hot couture. The divine words, "I don't wanna hide in my own wings," have us feeling that sense of self that shatters barriers while moving mountains. The entire masterpiece of "WINGS" has us impressed with every harmonious melody that shines a rich spotlight on Monica Moser. We have found comfort and assurance in the timbres of each carefully crafted lyric that have us hanging on to the edge of our seat. If this is what Monica Moser has in store for us in 2021, we can confidently say that we're buckling our seatbelts as we get ready to step into her musical voyage. Hello Monica, thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic and Welcome to BuzzMusic, congratulations on the release of, “WINGS.” You expose such a powerful message in this track. Was there a specific moment or story that inspired the creation of this song? Thank you! Definitely, but it didn't start with the purpose it has now. My original intent for WINGS was to write an uplifting song because that's not my typical strong suit...I had been wrestling with this notion about how we try so desperately to lower our expectations as much as possible in order not to be hurt or disappointed. And this strategy can be healthy and realistic to a certain extent, but when you go too far with it, you can start to lose your capacity for true joy. And I was so tired of myself doing this. So that's where the opening line "tired of seeing hope as a curse" came from. And then I also liked the symbolism of how a bird sleeps in its wings as a metaphor for how we can hide inside our own potential and the very mechanisms that get us where we're meant to go. I had forgotten about the song for a while and picked it back up at the beginning of this year because I was thinking about how the symbol for my childhood best friend's cancer foundation was a butterfly and that the foundation was about to celebrate its 10th anniversary of raising awareness and financial support for research for adolescent / young adult cancer. I thought it'd be the perfect time for a new anthem for the foundation, and I decided to weave in the chorus of the first song I wrote for Carley when I was 16 as the bridge of this new song. Carley's cancer, unfortunately, came back this year in true 2020 fashion and WINGS' purpose just became even more amplified. I'm actually really glad that WINGS' original purpose wasn't an anthem for the foundation because I think it makes the song more universally relatable. It can be for anyone struggling with any sort of hardship, setback, or trauma. And this year became the poster year for such things. Could you please take us into what the creative process was like when writing, “WINGS?" So, because I sometimes struggle with writing uplifting, upbeat material, I recruited my friend Lindsey Sweat (artist name Trella) when I first started exploring the wings idea in 2018. We co-wrote those first few lines and she helped me craft the melody for the chorus. But that was the extent of the progress we made that day. At the top of this year, I picked it back up and finished it within a couple of hours. I still remember the moment I realized I could make "God's Embrace," the song I wrote for Carley when she was first diagnosed, like the bridge. It was a cool moment. And it was also a compromise! I was requested to play that song at the 10-year anniversary gala (that was of course canceled due to COVID-19) but I felt so far away from that song. Not the sentiment, but the quality of the writing. But I also wanted to honor that request! You released your very first music video this year for “Feeling For You.” Congrats on that! Could you tell us about how your experience was when filming this video? Thank you! I'm so glad we got to shoot that before the shutdown. The filming experience was, of course, a little crazy and stressful as an independent artist with a small budget. My producer and filmography Dylan Byrnes (who produced WINGS and most of my recent releases) crafted a new dance version of the song and I shared with him and the dancer, my good friend Natalie Beerman, ideas of a blindfold and playing with light and darkness for the video. She choreographed the whole dance and even though we were in this creepy yoga studio in the boonies about 30 minutes outside of Nashville, strapped for time and helping Dylan hang this hand-made spotlight he somehow built himself, I couldn't have been happier with the final result. A lot of artists have had to do some major adjusting to what they classify as normal these days! What challenges have you faced as an artist in 2020? I was unfortunately supposed to play a lot of shows with SoFar Sounds this year. So that was the main negative. Thankfully I got four in (Louisville, Chicago, Denver & Charlotte), and a show in Nashville before quarantine, but this time has actually weirdly been something I've been grateful for. I don't say that negating all of the struggles our country went through (and continues to go through) but if I'm just looking at what Covid did about my life and my music, I'm strangely grateful. It made me do a lot of reevaluation - I left Nashville to live in New York with my family for the majority of the year, and I ended up getting a job in Austin, TX and will be moving there in the new year. I'm excited to do music in a new city and was grateful for the time this year to do some reflecting and to ease off the pressure I put on myself to perform and write. What themes and messages would you like your listeners to take away from the music that you create? I've always just wanted to create music that someone could listen to and feel less alone. Even though WINGS is more uplifting than some of my other releases, and I hope it makes people also go on a run or dance around, this hope is still the same one I have when I write music that's not as upbeat. Some artists enjoy writing more versus performing or vice versa; do you have a favorite part of the creation process? I think my true joy will always come from creating something. You can't compete with the high of performing but it's not sustainable. Creating something feels infinite. What was the most important lesson that you learned this year? The most important lessons I learned this year were: 1. No one knows me more than my family and 2. I have absolutely no control over my life. And that's kind of freeing. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

With a fiddle on fire, powerful vocals, and a fierce band behind her, Jess Novak and her band, a pop, rock, soul-pumped group from Syracuse, New York, bring hardcore passion to every performance. Known for their energy, superb musicianship, engaging songwriting, and ability to win over any crowd, The Jess Novak Band continues to ascend with their third studio album and Novak's ninth, to date. Their latest EP, "Standing Now" features Jess Novak on violin, piano, guitar, and vocals, Anthony Saturno on electric guitar and vocals, Byron Cage and Gavin George on the drums, Nick Fields on trumpet and vocals, and Jabare Mckinstry serving rhythm on the bass. Their second single from the EP, “Northern Lights", recorded at Hobin Studios in Central New York, is a slow-burn ballad where the band shakes listeners to the core. Built upon the striking elegance of sharp keys and a groove-infused rhythm, the song has us swaying from side to side as the instrumentation moves us both literally and figuratively. The sweet resonance of the slow tempo cascades in a graceful attempt to take over our thoughts as the lyrics speak of earnest love. The delicate yet powerful vocals from Jess Novak practically shatter upon the moment when they touch down. Reminding us to follow the light, even when times get tough, we can’t help but swoon over the composition that is, “Northern Lights.” Taking some of our favorite elements from numerous genres, Novak bends the rules as she serenades us, accompanied by the raw talent the band exudes both as a unit and individually. Each instrument has a moment to shine as they all share in a spotlight as bright as the Northern Lights themselves. Novak has us delving into an emotion-filled journey through the entirety of this record as it explores themes and genres. Welcoming us into their arms like a heartfelt hug, we brace ourselves for the luxurious display of warmth that JNB so effortlessly conveys. Listeners can expect to see this track put to visuals with the forthcoming music video to be released in 2021. In the meantime, we're just taking in all that Novak has offered us thus far; and we’re not complaining one bit. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Novak, and congratulations on the release of, “Northern Lights,” off of your six-track EP, ‘Standing Now.’ We must admit that it was extremely easy to fall into the emotional grip of this record. Could you please tell us about the recording session that brought, “Northern Lights,” to life? This was a song that was both painful to write and such an important release. It was inspired by a Beth Hart song, "Tell Her You Belong to Me" and an incredibly moving performance of her playing it solo at an acoustic piano. I knew I had to write something with that heart-wrenching emotion. The recording session to do that was really beautiful. I remember the engineer (Brett) stopping me and saying that Anthony (electric guitar) was really blowing him away because he was feeling the song so much and he could hear us on the same wavelength. Brett said, "Anthony is with you on this song," and I knew the weight of that statement. I love when that happens in music. When you naturally align with the musicians around you, it's really tremendous. That absolutely happened with "Northern Lights". It was powerful. Was there a particular moment or story that inspired the intricate lyrics to this song? I remember writing this at a time when I just felt like I was spinning my wheels, which happens in music. It's easy to spend so much time, energy, and money trying to reach people and getting lost in the social media madness. There are just so many talented people in the world and that battle can be draining. Many of the lyrics were also about me coming to terms with another difficult reality: I perform with my boyfriend, Ben Wayne, and he's really incredible. He writes songs so effortlessly that they all sound like they should be on the radio. It's amazing, but can be daunting to keep up with. He's so charismatic and naturally draws people in with his wit and humor. It's easy for me to feel like I can't live up to that, or fade beside it. But to live in constant comparison is no life at all. The lyrics in this song are me wrestling with the idea that maybe I'm not shining so bright because my constellation is burning up from a lack of love - from myself. Not him. Not the world. It's about me realizing that all these other factors don't matter. Screaming to God to "make me right" is about me fighting with myself. We all get there, wrestling with what we are and doubting our own power. This song sounds like it's begging for a partner, but really, it's a realization that I need to not give up on myself. That's such an important lesson to keep learning. With multiple members in the band shining their talents at various times; do you happen to have a favorite part in the creation process? Every part of it is beautiful and amazing, but I really love that energy when you bring a song to the group and they start feeling what you're feeling and interpreting it and then make it better. My band is so talented that I know I can always trust them to get right on the same train I'm riding and know just how to make it go even more smoothly. Once everyone starts adding to it and feeling it, my absolute favorite moment is when the other members look around and know we got it. Specifically with "Northern Lights", I'll never forget when one of the drummers, Gavin, said, "That's the one." It was so pure and honest and I take that to heart. When someone believes in a song I wrote, they believe in me and in the band, and I feel that on a profound level. What can we expect in terms of the visuals that will be released in 2021 for, “Northern Lights?" Making the music video for this was really fun. Obviously, I pictured a lot of star and northern lights imagery. I wanted it to have that ethereal visual to match the music. At the same time, I also wanted elegance, but for it not to be boring. The Khangle dress I wore was really the glue for that. I had picked out a black, sparkly, asymmetrical gown that was stunning and I thought it looked like a night sky. But when I went to pick it up, it wasn't available. I tried on dresses for an hour with Anthony's girlfriend, Eliza, helping me throughout. And finally - the LAST dress I tried on - was it without a doubt. It was so different than what I had imagined, but it was dramatic, unexpected and the beaded details make it look like a white night sky. It was another moment where I knew the universe was working with me. 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 hear a lot of people living in disappointment because they're living in the past. They keep wishing for a pile of holiday gigs and recording sessions and that's just not how things are right now. I find my inspiration in the beauty of what IS the current reality. For the first time in my life as a musician - I can stay home. I can cook. I can focus on the business side of things without being pulled in all directions for all gigs and events. I can reach people in new (and maybe better) ways with platforms like Twitch. I can write without pressure. I can teach more (virtually). I can paint again. I can do more podcasts, interviews, virtual gigs, etc. If you look at what you've lost, you'll always be disappointed. But if you look at the opportunity that has stepped into that void - you'll be overwhelmed with the possibilities in a great way. Honestly, I'm grateful for the time to refocus and take advantage of the new landscape, one that I really like as an introvert. Every day I get up and play a show from my home studio to people in Iceland, Texas, and Germany. That's insane. I always enjoy a good, creative challenge and we are living in a beautiful time for that. To people who are struggling - look at what you CAN do and dig in HARD. Don't just dip a toe in, jump in, and go for it. The more genuine and committed you are - the more things will work out. It doesn't mean you'll be famous overnight. But it does mean that you WILL attract your audience and find a happy way to get by, and if you're like me, your entire life will continue to change for the better. Go for it. Website Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Melbourne's own Pop Princess and Singer/Songwriter Sully releases an empowering message with her latest Electro-Pop single, "Ghosting (Me)." Following the success of her recent anthemic single, "I Should Know Better," Sully is making waves with each project she creates. Sully has undergone quite the transformation over quarantine, and thanks to Media Avenue Design, we'll soon be able to watch Sully's avatar take the sonic world by storm within her upcoming music videos. Excited and eager as ever to release her forthcoming projects, not to mention an EP set to release in 2021, Sully is ready to capture listeners into her stunning sound. Recently releasing a single that's the product of her recent transformation with "Ghosting (Me)," Sully wanted to share the trials and tribulations she's endured within toxic relationships. While coming through with soaring vocals, a driving synth bassline, and an overall thrilling atmosphere with the entire sonic production, Sully gives listeners a sweet taste of empowerment. Sully's latest single, "Ghosting (Me)," opens with droning background synths that set a humid and heated atmosphere. As Sully begins singing with her broad vocal range, not only are we impressed with the sweet melodies she graces us with, but we're entirely grateful for the relatable and empowering lyricism she delivers surrounding a need for loyalty and trust. Listening to the song's production, it's equally as melodic as Sully's warm vocals, pushing through with an array of synths that scream modern Electro-Pop. Not to mention the punchy drum breaks that burst with energy and power, our spirits are naturally lifted after listening to this relatable single. We're incredibly excited for our readers to familiarize themselves with the soaring stylings of Sully and her anthemic power punch of a single, "Ghosting (Me)." Available on all streaming platforms. What initially inspired you to create such a relatable and empowering single like "Ghosting (Me)?" I guess I had some stuff to get out of my system, truth be told. I had a weird dating experience where I was ghosted by a guy I really liked who ended up just not knowing what it was that he wanted. Initially (as I guess a lot of us do) I took it personally and felt like there was something wrong with me and that ended up leading me to not date for a little while. Rejection hurts and it took me some time to realize that people just make decisions and that we’re not going to be compatible with the majority of the people we date. It was a blessing because it made me realize I needed to lighten up and enjoy the process of meeting new people, and not have such great expectations of others. I think it also made me realize that we can’t get everything from one person and that it’s really unfair to expect that. It’s good to just have some fun and be open to learning new things and seeing where things go. Writing this song was extremely cathartic. Within your lyricism on "Ghosting (Me)," you get incredibly descriptive when singing about the relationships you've endured. Did you face any challenges when writing such personal lyricism? I prefer to get descriptive and into the nitty-gritty when it comes to songwriting, which is a far cry from my poetry and blog writing. Since writing for this project, I’ve become really comfortable with letting it all go and land on the lap of the listener. I think it’s really special when you write about your experience and someone else connects with it. It captivates the shared humanity we are capable of experiencing. Sometimes it hurts and sometimes it can be a bit awkward. I’ve played a song about a boy, for said boy before. It was hard but I was also just kind of like to him “well this happened, so there’s no point in hiding from it.” Funnily enough, he actually ended up loving the song. Did you have any help with the production and sonics for your single "Ghosting (Me)"? What did you want listeners to experience through the song's production? Yes absolutely! I worked with the insanely talented Entente Production team (Ezekiel Fenn, Michael Best). They had heard my first single and hit me up for a writing session. It was such a fun vibe working with these guys. We ended up getting halfway through the song in the first session and we decided that it was worthwhile finishing it. It underwent a lot of evolution, as it was initially not so synth-heavy. I learned a lot in those sessions - I grew a lot of confidence to suggest production ideas and the boys were responsible for that - they were all about exercising their patience and pushing me out of my comfort zone. We’re back to writing again, so I’m excited to see where we end up with the next song. Do you normally create such thumping Electro-Pop bangers as "Ghosting (Me)"? Or do you experiment with other sounds and approaches as well? I write at home and dabble with Splice samples and chord progressions that I come up with at home on my keyboard, but I’m big on collaboration. I’ve fallen in love with K-Pop in recent years and so I guess that’s partly why this came out of the sky the way it did. But I also write with another producer and songwriter (they collaborated with me on my first single) and there is a heavy RnB influence. So I’m kind of floating in the middle of electro-pop banger meets new-RnB synth beat type production. It makes for some beautiful light and shade in the live show, which I’m very ready to hit the ground running within 2021. 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’ve been very lucky to be surrounded by many hard-working creatives, so I think that has kept me in check and kept me grounded. The Melbourne music scene is insanely jam-packed full of talent and hard workers and being immersed amongst artists that are on the grind constantly is good. I am also on a bit of a creative tangent with my writing and with the visual aspect of the Sully story, which has been like a bit of a breath of fresh air, to be honest. I share my writing over on my website in the style of diarised poetry and storytelling of different experiences through the eyes of a comic book character, which all works back to the journey the character is on. That helps me with songwriting too; it’s a bit like a book, where each volume gives the reader more of the story. I love to dive in deep and explore what is happening with the character and I think that allows me to dive deeper into where I’m at with my life and my experiences and how the world around me is shaping the person I’m becoming. We’re always ‘becoming’ so I think that means there is always art to be created. instagram.com/_sullymusic_ facebook.com/sullypsullivan

If had to sum up music in three words, which would you choose? That's so hard! So I'm just going to go with the first three that come to mind. RAW, EMOTIONAL, CONNECTION. What is your biggest passion in life? I'm going to go with two: Music and family. Music is my life force. It keeps me going and inspires me every day of my life. It has actually saved my life on numerous occasions. I have no idea what I would do without it. And I could say the same for my family. I'm blessed to have an incredibly deep and loving connection with my blood relatives. My parents, my sister, my extended family; and also my own little nuclear family that I've created - my wife and my three-year-old son, who I love and cherish beyond what words can express. But I would extend this to my best friends, my fans, and my biggest supporters. They are my tribe. This bond is what motivates me to be the best person I can be each day. Have you celebrated any recent victories? If so, tell us!! I'd say the biggest victory for me over the last year, is that during a period of time where I wasn't able to play any live shows, I've actually built my fanbase more, and I feel more connected to my fans than I ever have. It's incredible and I never would have guessed it. But the tools for an artist to connect with fans through the internet (live-streaming, social media, emails) are so powerful. And as I look forward to releasing an entire album's worth of music next year and touring (yes the pandemic will end - believe it) the euphoria of playing live music is going to be unprecedented. I cannot wait. If you could have anyone cook you dinner, who would it be and why? Can I bring them back from the other realm? I'm going to go with Bob Marley. Of course, he was a legend and a master musician, performer, and poet - all things that I aspire to be. But his message really transcends music. His songs are permeated with spirituality. And that's my intent with my music. To cut to a core of Peace, Love, and Hope. To bring people together. So I think we'd have a lot to talk about. And I'd have so much to learn from him. Maybe I should do a google search first and see if he was a good cook? If you had a time machine would you choose to go back in time or visit the future? Wow. That's an intense question. I spend so much time trying to live in the present. I think it's important to appreciate the journey rather than get caught up in obsessing over the destination. Seeing the future might spoil the surprise. So I'm going to go with the past. There's no better teacher than the past. That's my main reason for re-visiting past events. It tells me most of what I need to know to create a better future. Do you have a favorite holiday song? Tough question. There are so many amazing, iconic, nostalgic holiday songs. I'm going to pick two. 1.) "I'll be Home for Christmas" this song is so beautiful and heartbreaking. And especially when you think of the time and place it was released: during World War 2 when servicemen were not able to be at home with their loved ones. It really captures that feeling of loneliness that comes up during the holidays. In particular for people who may not be able to be at home with their families. That could be very relevant for a lot of people at this time. So as not to be a total downer, I'm also going to go with 2.) "Santa Claus is Back in Town" by Elvis Presley. This song is on the complete opposite side of the spectrum. It's totally carefree, hilarious, and cheeky - "Hang up your pretty stockings, turn off the lights, Santa Claus is comin' down your chimney tonight." Elvis really knew how to make an innuendo. I might need to cover that song. Are there any holiday traditions you are looking forward to this season? I love Christmas trees and Christmas music. I'm actually Jewish, but my family was all about celebrating holidays in general while I was growing up. So we basically took every opportunity to celebrate. And I think Christmas really does it right. Aside from the religious aspect - you've got the lights, the music, the spirit of giving and showing up for your fellow man. What could be better? How do you recharge? I play my guitar. I hang out with my wife and three-year-old son. My son keeps me on my toes, but he also makes me smile and laugh a lot. I spend time with friends and family. Of course, that's been so much harder the last ten months, but we've found ways to stay connected (phone calls, zoom, letters even!). I love reading a good book, and I love a great binge-able series on Netflix or Amazon. Meditation is an amazing way to recharge. Did I mention playing my guitar? instagram.com/avatariworld facebook.com/avatariworld youtube.com/avatari go.avatari.world/street-team

Coming from Southeast Michigan, the Hard Rock/Metal project Truenemy searched through their archives to find the 2000s created piece, "Midnight Train," and decided to release it today with modern-day edits and elements. The man behind the madness Paul Vuocolo has been lurking on the outskirts of the music industry for over a decade. Captivating listeners with Truenemy's heavy guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and powerful vocals, Paul Vuocolo is truly demonstrating incredible talent during our stay-at-home era. Regarding his recent single "Midnight Train," Truenemy fueled the song with an incredible lyrical message that resides in the heart of all story-lovers. Surrounding a dream chaser on a journey to find true love, the protagonist later finds himself obsessed with dream-chasing and invites listeners onto the exhilarating "Midnight Train." "Midnight Train" opens with a blistering instrumental through the scorching guitar bursts, layered rhythm guitar, and foot-stomping drum patterns. We can already feel the life and energy that Truenemy has infused into this track, as we're nothing but down for the ride. As Paul Vuocolo makes his vocal appearance, the train reaches full-speed ahead. While he begins singing of an eager dreamer seeking a thrill amid the humid night, he blasts through with themes of desire and the need to release this aching void. Seeking the "Midnight Train" to liven his spirits once again, we highly appreciate such a rugged single that powers through with conceptual lyricism, which plays around in our minds. We love the grit and power that Truenemy has delivered with their timeless single "Midnight Train," and we're incredibly eager to hear more reworked tunes from them in the future. What inspired you to dig into your archives and rework your 2000s created single "Midnight Train"? For several years, I have always wanted to revisit finishing the eight original songs (including Midnight Train) that were to comprise Truenemy’s debut album, but the timing was never right. When COVID-19 hit and State of Michigan residents were faced with stay-at-home orders along with work-hour reductions, I seized the opportunity to reach out to Chuck Alkazian at Pearl Sound Studios. Our conversation became the catalyst for me to start digging into my archives to unearth and prepare my original Truenemy recordings for remixing. Could you take us back to the creation of your lyrical content within "Midnight Train"? How did the film "Somewhere in Time" inspire the song's concept? The inception of Midnight Train dates back to the late 1990’s/early 2000s. My nephew and songwriter, Nick Slayton, proposed the idea of a song entitled, “Midnight Train”. I ran with the idea of it being about a dream chaser who seeks out true love via his dreams. For a while, I think there were only a first verse and a chorus but that changed after I happened to re-watch the 1980 film “Somewhere in Time.” I was able to find some inspiration and draw some parallels to what I was trying to accomplish with the Midnight Train dream chaser and the film’s lead character – which ultimately helped me to flesh out the lyrics and finish the song. Fans of the film will definitely hear some nods in the lyrics. Great movie! What sort of changes or updates did you make to the entirety of your single "Midnight Train"? What was the reworking process like with Producer Chuck Alkazian? Chuck is great to work with! He and I agreed from the start that one of the ground rules for this project was to re-record as little as possible. This was important to me as I wanted to preserve the vibe and sonic nostalgia of the original performances – and limit the budget as well. Even with this parameter in place, Chuck was able to breathe new life into the song by thickening the guitars, beefing up the drums and bass, and smoothing out my vocal performance. He also helped to identify moments where we could inject new twists like guitar and vocal harmonies, alternate drum fills, tightening up the outro, and more. I’m especially pleased with how the bridge section turned out. Chuck took a very simplistic piano and synth idea from one of my very first Midnight Train demos and turned it into a very atmospheric and cinematic passage. Listening to the bridge never gets old for me. Seeing as you're garnering incredible attention from your reworked single "Midnight Train," might you rework more past archives in the future? That’s the plan. At some point, Chuck and I will regroup and finish the seven remaining Truenemy songs for an eventual LP release in 2021. After that, I have plenty more where those came from – including songs that I would only consider releasing as a solo artist or for licensing purposes. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you going into the new year? Probably one or two more singles from the remaining seven Truenemy songs. There are a couple of songs like “Fight!” and “Lightning Ball” that are good candidates for a single. They were fun to play live back in the day too! Maybe a cover song and/or EP at some point? I’ve also had discussions with past members of the live incarnation of Truenemy about a possible ZOOM jam. We’ll see where things go – I’m trying to take it one song at a time as I still have a day job and a family to take care of – which includes virtual kindergarten! truenemy.com

As a prominent Producer/Composer, Antonio Eyez has his sights set on crafting a listening experience like no other. With many different genres under his belt, Antonio Eyez frequently attempts to collide various worlds of music, which usually produces an authentically-derived and personable sound. Working with various artists across many different categories, Antonio Eyez chooses to focus his energy on the various impacts and translations that arise from the magnitude of music, and his latest track, "Lucy's Dream", offers a real adventure for alternative music fans. Eclectic collections of alternative soundings are packed into "Lucy's Dream". The song explores a variety of genres and creates a lucidly expressive soundscape as a result of the potent intertwining of impressionable sounds. "Lucy's Dream" crafts a very specific narrative, and yet, one that can be interpreted in multiple varying ways. That ambiguity stems ultimately from the unique expression that gets delivered, and the production of the track only further accentuates that aspect. Antonio Eyez did a fabulous job at manifesting the surreal atmosphere presented in "Lucy's Dream", and crafting that unique listening experience--one that is full of texture and various layers. All in all, "Lucy's Dream" was an elaborate experience, perfectly packaged via the exquisite performance by Antonio Eyez. What went into the process of producing "Lucy's Dream", and how did your musical influence from the external world drive the essence of the song? I wanted to write a song that showed the depth of being an artist and when I wrote “Lucy’s Dreams” I was recovering from COVID-19. I wanted 2 challenge myself as a writer to write and perform while being sick in the studio & it worked out. I produced, arranged, composed, and performed it all. I had (Grammy Award Winning Engineers) to Mix and Master it: Monyea Crawford and Alvin Speights. They did an amazing job. What were you hoping was the main takeaway from "Lucy's Dream", especially considering the level of ambiguity that can arise from the track? That live funk/rock music is dope and understanding that you can go against the norm and just be yourself. What kind of lessons would you say you personally learned after producing "Lucy's Dream"? Never limit yourself and that funky gritty music is not dead. You can record anything on your iPhone. Where do you see your own composures extending out from here after gaining another single under your belt? Continuing to make hits and make money. Also, performing my music on MTV, VH1, AMA’S, Grammy’s, major tours, and working with other artists around the world. What has been keeping you inspired to create music in 2020? I’m grateful to be able to create music that real music lovers want to hear and buy in these times. Also, understanding that PEOPLE are ready to listen to music more than EVER. The future of Rock n Roll is now. facebook.com/TheMusicAdvocate instagram.com/antonioeyez

From Moscow to California, and finally NYC, the Artist and Musician Dmitry Wild staples the times while reminiscing our summer holidays with his recent release "Pandemic Summer." While releasing music under his solo title since 2010, Dmitry Wild also found himself playing for the likes of up to ten groups, one being Weapons of the Future based in San Francisco. Delivering a blend of garage psychedelia with acoustic ballads and layered synths, one is bound to feel something from the broad and bluesy stylings of Dmitry Wild. With his recent release, "Pandemic Summer," Dmitry Wild wanted to capture a moment in time with this single while basing the song around the quarantined summer we recently experienced. We can feel this heavy garage/grunge appeal through Dmitry Wild's vocal delivery and surrounding instrumentals, as he pushes lyricism that we don't particularly miss, but happy that a talented artist has sonically seized the times. Dmitry Wild wastes no time and jumps straight into "Pandemic Summer" with his nostalgic instrumentals that take us back a few decades through an overall 50s and 60s feel with help from the bluesy guitars, mid-tempo drum patterns, and Dmitry Wild's crooning vocals. While singing of traveling to the beach and staying far apart, he states that nothing can keep us from feeling the effects of solitude that the pandemic has caused. We absolutely adore the nostalgic feel that Dmitry Wild has infused into this bewildering hit, as it's truly timeless in sound and lyricism. Through broad instrumental transitions and Dmitry Wild's warm vocal delivery, we're incredibly appreciative of such a thorough and timely single. Ending the song off on a reflective note, Dmitry Wild has quite perfectly captured the blue summer we recently underwent. Dmitry Wild brings an awful lot of nostalgia with his latest hit, "Pandemic Summer," and we're happy he did, as he takes listeners into a past space (sonically and lyrically) while allowing them to feel at ease with our universal troubles. Hello Dmitry and thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. We highly appreciate the raw emotion you've delivered with your single "Pandemic Summer." Why did you want to create a single surrounding our recent quarantined holiday? I think that I as we all are feeling it, so the raw emotion is how we live today. Everything is raw today, masks are off and we are just faced with our own emotions, each in his own way. Me? I write songs every time I get a nudge from the ether. What inspired the nostalgic sound within your single "Pandemic Summer?" Did you have any help when executing your sonic creative process? It was really just a simple thing like going to the lake inspired me. It's the simple things that we do and in the midst of all this chaos, yet we can still be grateful for nature all around us. I had no help with it. I recorded mixed it and produced it, but I did have some producers listen to it and give me feedback on the mix. Do you usually write songs that represent current times and events like your single "Pandemic Summer?" I guess yeah. I always get inspired by the current moment. Cause if we think about it all we have is the present moment, until tomorrow. Then the present moment becomes yesterday and many yesterdays ago, it's the past. Whatever inspired Bach to write his moonlight sonata, was his present moment, we might not know but he must have felt something and felt compelled to put it to music. Why did you choose to release your single "Pandemic Summer" when you did? How does the single's timing emphasize the lyrical theme? I can't write holiday-themed sons, it's weird, it would feel like chewing the same gum over and over, and those are some weird holidays, but in those difficult times just remember, we just have to get through this and do it together and be appreciative of every moment we spend with those next to us. A simple thing to say, but it was hard to achieve before all this happened. Winter is hard for a lot of people. So I wanted to release this song I wrote in the summer, to remember that summer breeze comes right after spring, which comes right after winter and all you gotta do meanwhile is get through this time, lift yourself and raise your vibration, and the quickest way to do is to through music, and blasting your heart open. Song from the heart raises our vibrations, so if my song could do it for a moment while it plays, I will feel like I achieved something. The timing of the holiday is precious, but due to the fact that people won't be meeting too much, but we can still press play and feel a little nostalgic and yet with an open heart cold is not so cold, and nights are not so long and summer always comes again and I am sure by then this will all be over soon, but we will remember this wild and crazy time as our past. What has been keeping you inspired to create music this year? Oh god, it's the very fact that all distractions are off the map and now we are all to ourselves and that's the most precious time for an artist. This is how the best stuff is born. Some people go away to the mountains turn off the phone and get to work. Rightfully so, now all we got is time. You can't say I have got no time. If you are saying that it means you gotta change your priorities. Maybe you don't need to watch all of Netflix shows. Haha! Website #BUZZMUSIC

The Singer/Songwriter, Pianist, and Painter Julia Samadhi releases a touching EP in honor of her late grandmother with "ALQUIMIA." The project arises from Julia Samadhi's internal struggles, which she beautifully captures in each moving and emotional track. After spending 14 years in Metal groups while attempting to find her own sound, Julia Samadhi underwent various style changes and different approaches to land her where she is today. Now releasing a highly emotional project with her latest EP, "ALQUIMIA," Julia Samadhi is ready to share her internal processes with the sweet sounds of music. Speaking on the EP itself, Julia Samadhi offers songs in English and Spanish, making it all the more authentic and personal. Not to mention being self-produced during her quarantined time in the UK, Julia Samadhi turned to music as her form of therapy during our uncertain times. With five mesmerizing tracks, Julia Samadhi has truly captured sonic brilliance. Honoring her late grandmother with the EP "ALQUIMIA," Julia Samadhi noted that she pursues her dreams to pay tribute to her talented female relatives who weren't able to pursue a musical career due to unfavorable circumstances. That being said, Julia Samadhi opens the EP with the intro track "Oh Mi Amor (Canción de Esperanza)," a beautiful Spanish-sung song that touches on themes of hope and faith. Diving deeper into the introductory track "Oh Mi Amor (Canción de Esperanza)," Julia Samadhi mentioned that she was inspired to create the song after reading K O'Meara's poem regarding the pandemic that circulated social media platforms around the time of her grandmother's passing. Fueling the song with hope for anyone to hold on to, Julia Samadhi felt so moved by the song that she wanted to create an English version with "Hope Song (feat. Nat Shervington) as the EP's outro track for even more listeners experience. The body of the EP "ALQUIMIA" consists of three emotional yet highly different pieces. Regarding the project's second track, "Mi Verdad," when translating to English reads, "My Truth." Pouring her honest words and genuineness over this piece, Julia Samadhi had another title in mind, being "Love Letter to the Patriarchy," as the song itself calls on independent women to flee from the roles they're inherently given. Offering listeners a slice of the English language with the song, "It's Time," Julia Samadhi wrote this song around the voice in her head, repeatedly telling her to make the beneficial changes in her life that would lead to more opportunities for internal success. She challenges the listener with this heavy reflective track, asking them to look deeper within themselves and question what's no longer serving them. Reaching the fourth piece, "Atrévete," Julia Samadhi goes back to her native Spanish language and touches on themes that are incredibly dear to the singer/songwriter. Julia Samadhi delivers another song geared towards gender equality and sings of the women who have been silenced and denied for generations. Simply asking women to support each other more, we're highly inspired after hearing such a wise lyrical message. All in all, we highly encourage our readers to check out Julia Samadhi's emotional, conceptual, and ear-pleasing EP "ALQUIMIA," as the project bursts with flavor while paying tribute to a departed and dear soul. Seeing as your late grandmother inspired the creation of your EP, "ALQUIMIA," was it challenging to create such an emotional project? Yes, it has been... And at the same time, I felt the strong need to honor her memory and her legacy. Due to the time when she was born (the civil war in Spain) she could not dedicate herself to music, she did not have that "luck", there was not even a choice, she had to find something to eat everyday first ... can you imagine? ... Thinking about her, about her vitality and her desire to live until the very last day despite the circumstances, has given me a lot of strength and although it has taken me months, ALQUIMIA (alchemy) is already a reality! We've heard that you produced and mixed the EP "ALQUIMIA" yourself. What was this solo process like when navigating the sonics for each song? Yes, it is. The process has been chaotic and deeply transformative on all levels. I've wanted to quit so many times ... I set myself the BIG task of learning production at the same time I was writing the songs, thinking of her, living away from my family, no job...so I had to take things easy yes or yes... I lived moments of great satisfaction when finding "the sound I was looking for" living in the mindset of the apprentice and the attitude of "letting myself be surprised" by the songs and the form they were taking, learning how to follow what every song wanted! So magical. I can say that I do not regret anything, I have learned a lot and I am working on the next project hehe Why did you want to capture songs in both English and Spanish within your EP "ALQUIMIA"? To capture my essence and my truth, what I really am. Since I was little I have always listened to more music in English than in Spanish and I have sung more in English than in Spanish, thinking of making a more international career. So I wanted to include both languages. The real challenge has been to write in Spanish! hehe, I wanted to express myself in my own language but in my own way. And here is the result. Within your EP "ALQUIMIA," you touch on various important topics. What did you want listeners to take away from your lyrical content within the project? I would like it to make them feel, reflect, and connect with their own truth, just as I have done in the process of creating these songs. I like to think that perhaps my music can give voice to repressed words or impulses so that they could be released within the person who listens and make her/him somehow freer. That would be a dream. Seeing as your EP "ALQUIMIA" is very dear to you, is there a particular song that stands out as the most personal to you? That is a complicated question, perhaps I would say "Atrévete", means "Dare" and its message is "Dare to be yourself despite fear". This song came to me in a dream, the words crowded together, I had a love/hate with the chords, with the lyrics… And all because it talks a lot about me and about the history of the women in my family, the repression they lived through, the “ apologize "for existing, for not being" as others want you to be"... It is a simple but very deep song that I still find it difficult to play live without shedding some tears! (You can see ATRÉVETE video lyrics, translated into English on my youtube channel). instagram.com/juliasamadhimusic youtube.com/Juliasamadhi facebook.com/JuliaSamadhi

From Richmond, VA, the in-your-face 4-piece Rock band Red Reign releases a stimulating storyline with their sweltering single, "Not That Way." Consisting of Carlton 'Bubba' McMichael, Sammy Lee, Larry Moore, and Stevie Shred, the quartet Red Reign has been exponentially growing their fanbase through tours and live performances, delivering their powerhouse singles to satisfy their audience's cravings. Through their recent hit, "Not That Way," Red Reign fuels the song with their striking instrumentals while offering a blazing atmosphere for listeners to lose themselves. The band's lyricism takes on more of a conceptual message regarding a woman who initially left a relationship, all to come back years later when her significant other is successful and has moved on. "Not That Way" begins with Carlton 'Bubba' McMichael and Stevie Shred's layered guitar, fueling the song's atmosphere with fire through the blistering rhythm guitar and whaling lead. Merely through the instrumentals, we can feel this sense of a prime-time Bryan Adams with each energetic and spunky aspect. Once McMichael starts singing lyrics of breaking free from the chains of a past lover he was once swooned by, Sammy Lee's punchy drum breaks and Larry Moore's gripping bassline take the track by storm and offer an incredibly uplifting and powerful experience. Slowing it down around the hook with Larry Moore's stimulating bassline and warm electric-acoustic guitar picking, Red Reign has offered a blazing and dynamic adventure with this hit that's bound to empower any listener. We're captivated by the likes of Red Reign with their fearless, lively, and powerful single "Not That Way," as they pull listeners in tight with the band's fiery instrumentals and highly motivational lyricism. We love the overall concept you've delivered with your single, "Not That Way." How did you come up with such an empowering lyrical theme, was it based on real events? Thank you for the compliment. Yes, this was based on events that we believe happens to a lot of people in relationships and has even happened to a few of us. The lyrics are about a relationship, where 1 person in the relationship thinks they can do better and moves on. Years later they run into the ex-partner who is flourishing and now realizes they made a mistake and wants another chance, BUT it’s Not that way” anymore Speaking on the blazing instrumentals within "Not That Way," your band offers bright and punchy Rock sonics that push a heated atmosphere. How did you go about matching the empowering lyrics with your instrumentals to provide an overall thrill? Well, we usually write the music and the lyrics will follow. However, Our singer will write as we are working on the music and then make some changes when the time to actually record the song. Regarding your single "Not That Way," does your band have a typical songwriting/creative process that you executed on this track? How did you split the songwriting and instrumental creation? As for lyrics to our songs, Bubba (Lead Singer) writes all the lyrics, with a little input from the rest of the band. The music is created by all 4 members at rehearsal, based on an idea from one of the band members. You've mentioned that your band has garnered vast attention through touring and live shows. Taking the world's current circumstances into account, how are you keeping your audience engaged online? Well for the last 3 ½ years we have been on and off the road with many bands. What it did not allow us to do was take time to write and record new material. NOW with everything going on, it HAS given us time to write new material and start to record for a new EP/Album. What can we expect to see next from you as we enter a new year? There are a few things we hope to achieve in 2021. first, we look to release a full-length album OR a new EP. 2nd we hope to get back out (rules permitting). On the road, as we love live shows so we can see our old friends and meet new ones. SO, We hope to see you soon! facebook.com/RedReignBand twitter.com/RedReignBand instagram.com/redreignband redreignband.com

Whether it's a therapy consultation or the first engagement between possible lovers, rendering-up a condensed representation of yourself can resemble the most superficial of intimate encounters. For L.A. based Singer-Songwriter and playwright Misao McGregor, it's far more cathartic to reminisce about what lingers, remaining unstated. On the opening track of her première album, "Kid In The Corner," McGregor ruminates over her ex, decrying, "we fucked up a lot my dear and, uh we drank when the water wasn't clear," while the piano colors the atmospheres of her mix an emollient shade of blue, emphasizing her readiness to take things forward: "come to the table when you're feeling unsteady and we'll hold each other up." Frolicking with the reminiscent undertones of the title, which is perceived as the term for someone who is close-knit to another, it's concurrently beautiful and vulnerably exposed. Matched to the softness of a harmonizing variation of McGregor's distinct voice, the budding songwriter maintains she's ready to divulge the inners of her most profound emotions, and with "Kid In The Corner," she chronicles her journey through emotional turbulence and eventual catharsis. Fresh off four years of theatre and music study, McGregor consciously marshals therapeutic narratives throughout her debut album. "Sitting here trying to write up a love song, god how cliche, I wrote these words at thirteen years old," she sings of her past and the heart-churning infatuation she felt when near her crush on "She Was Worlds Above Me." The effect is a melodious song that flirts between electro-festooned instrumental backings and an incredible closeness when the drums come in, combined with a character that is soft and more sincere than the overly-remedial folk songs you'd find on the radio. "Kid In The Corner" feels more arranged with revelations McGregor has selected and cohesively chronicled to draw a picture of her past concerning: abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, self-harm, queerness, PTSD, calamities, empowerment, and cleansing. While her songwriting strength is undeniable in her ability to paint an auto-biographical picture of her life, McGregor mixes streaks of passion and catharsis with minimalistic instrumentals throughout this LP, while preserving her bent for providing some fraction of encouragement to anyone feeling something similar to what she describes throughout "Kid In The Corner." Earlier E.P.s suggested at the impassioned swing of McGregor's voice—look to 2016's ardent "Brave"—,but "Kid In The Corner" significantly develops this notion, preserving her efficacious resounds for the most gut-churning minutes. She dispenses a more cautious side on the melancholic, raw piano-vocal ballad "Eventually" and summons the imposing vocal pressure of her belting icons and more rambunctious instrumentals proceeding the empowering "Runaway." Everything on the record feels so inventive, always corroborating the story-line with magnetizing vocal performances that convey her emotions immaculately. "Eight" brings a crisp, flowing feel to the playback, but its principal anecdote—a long-distance relationship with her mother—feels well-refined and utterly heartbreaking at the same time. It functions on multiple levels, working in tandem with flushing synths and unintrusive piano accompaniments, and as McGregor adds a covering veneer of self-awareness to her solicitudes, you can feel her predilections as if they're your own; like someone is whispering them softly in your ears. In the inaugural portions of "Weather the Weather," a carbonated piano and McGregors melodious top-line sets up a jaunty feeling of eloquence in you as she tunefully sings: "I could weather the weather, I don't know how I could weather the weather and figure it out." She continues and develops on her emotions with a multifarious aggregate of vocal harmonies that work in tandem with each other as they pump-up the energy of this piece, spilling over into every boulevard of your cognizance. It's staggering how comfortably adhesive the details that promote "Kid In The Corner" present with: the steady remorse of McGregors voice when she says, "what do I know? I'm just the kid in the corner," or the intense, desirous piano stabs that make way for an empowering horn section on "Stay In The Desert," a track about losing someone she loves ("I don't want you to go away tonight," she begs on the chorus.) McGregor effortlessly inhabits the soothing auras of her debut with timeless fashion, facilitating an enormous presence with her profound temper—listen to "Eventually," where the Japanese-American non-binary femme battles with her crushing depression—and still, the abundance and clarity of her voice removes the record from bitterness, or inauthenticity, smoothing-off her clinical disposition like a brushstroke soaked in emollient sonic colors all over listeners' ears. "Kid In The Corner" continually faces you with heartfelt honesty, touching on bruises that will feel all too familiar to some and which were designed based on the reality she has endured up until this point. Can you run us through what the recording process looked like for "Kid In The Corner"? Where did most of these songs manifest themselves initially? Was it by way of the piano, a few top-line melodies, or lyrics you already had awaiting you? Even though I’ve been playing piano and singing for most of my life, I only started self-producing and recording my own stuff at home in 2019. I was at a point in my life where I knew I needed to make a change and music was the one space that I could be in complete creative control. So “Kid in the Corner” was actually recorded a couple of different times and ways throughout 2019-2020 with various different equipment and production styles. I was trying to discover what I wanted my overall sound to be like and I finally feel like I have a better understanding of it now from where I started. All of the songs on the album were written at different points within the last six years of my life. Some were written in my childhood home, others were written in practice rooms when I was in college. But most often when I’m writing, I’ll just sit at the piano and start to play around. When I’m able to form a pattern on the keyboard, a melody comes to mind and whatever emotion I’m feeling or exploring in that moment becomes magnified. Even though it starts with the music, I feel like the lyrics are where my work really starts to take over. I discover a lot when I’m writing, whether it’s about feelings I’ve suppressed or scenarios that I’m exploring in my head. When you think back to each of the emotions you channeled into for "Kid In The Corner," which ones stood out as the most facilitating for your songs' narratives? Do you feel like those emotions played a significant role in the way this lP was presented? How? I think the driving force behind “Kid in the Corner” is nostalgia and trying to confront abuse. There are several other emotions mixed into each song but overall, it’s a concept album that looks back at my life’s experiences. It always sounds funny for me to say that because I feel like, “Oh, but what makes me so special?” But then again, I am the only subject I know best apart from anyone, so who else could be able to tell my story? Lyrically, I really don’t shy away from anything in this album. I openly sing about being queer, dealing with eating disorders, suffering from PTSD, trying to reclaim a traumatic narrative, and generally exploring my feelings about death and legacy. It really sounds like a bummer now but I promise it’s effective! (I hope). Either way, each song attempts to tackle a different experience that’s been formative in my life. And the way that the album is ordered is intentionally meant to strip away different parts of the facade that I put out. “Blue Boi” is the first song on the album and it’s very much a presentation of “here’s everything that I can be.” Then you get to the last track of the album, “B major,” and it’s more of a representation of “but this is what I am.” Were there any crucial learning experiences you can recall during the creation of "Kid In The Corner"? What were they, and how do you think you'll incorporate those lessons into your personal life and your next artistic endeavors? Absolutely. Everything I do or engage in is a learning experience. But specifically for this album, I decided to learn how to produce and mix my own stuff. When I started getting into this realm of digital branding and releasing music here and there, I felt like a fish out of water. I knew how to sing and play the piano, but those skills almost felt obsolete. Marketing oneself online is a whole other animal to tackle. And then trying to find a producer and mixing & mastering engineer that can translate and enhance what you want to put out there? All of that felt so intimidating to me. So I bucked up and decided to do everything myself like any other masochistic person would. I’m very stubborn when it comes to my artistic projects. I like to have control over everything. But I also love to learn. Producing and mixing this album was a way for me to develop skillsets that I can easily take with me for any future artistic endeavor. And I truly don’t envision my life without making more and more music. Were there any specific songs that proved to be a challenge to present vulnerability through "Kid In The Corner"? Why were these songs significant in how heavy were they on you when putting it into song? It’s funny, but being vulnerable is not a challenge for me. I have always worn my heart on my sleeve, and the most common word that was used to describe me growing up was “sensitive.” I used to hate that because I felt that being sensitive implied that I was weak. But making “Kid in the Corner” has shown me that all of the emotions I’ve ever felt, the ones that have clung to me no matter how hard I try to shake them off, are all a strength that I can use to create something devastatingly honest and beautiful. That being said, some of these songs are hard for me to listen to. They tap into these deep emotional caves that I sometimes wish I didn’t have to explore. But they’re a part of my life’s story so they can’t be denied or ignored. “B Major” and “Stay in the Desert” are still difficult for me to listen to. But they’ve captured some integral experiences in my life that have made me who I am today. While it’s hard for me to put my demons on display for everyone else to see, I understand that it’s an important process for me to go through in confronting them. I give them all of the power if I remain silent and complicit in their advances. But by reclaiming the narrative, showcasing them for what they are, and proving that I can endure them no matter what, I can start to build upon what I have left in me. If you could give your listeners some words that would act as the prologue to the experience you've intended with "Kid In The Corner," what would you feel the need to say, and why? Get ready to dive deep into someone’s psyche. There are audio clips of home videos scattered throughout the album so it is undeniably nostalgic and meaningfully so. If you can take 40 minutes out of your life to listen to someone else’s story from beginning to end, I would be truly grateful and forever indebted to your patience and empathy. More than anything when the world is as divided as it has ever been, I truly believe in the power of storytelling and standing in the light of one’s truth. If we are able to give one another that respect and dismantle the walls we have built up within ourselves, I think there can be some avenues for connection and collaboration that might not have otherwise manifested. We are nothing if we do not have each other. instagram.com/misao_mcgregor facebook.com/annamisaomusic misaomcgregor.com