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Hailing from West Philidelphia, the versatile Hip-Hop Artist and Rapper TYE releases a musical fusion with his debut album, 'I'm Not Perfect.' Having released two EP's this year, titled 'B4' and 'After,' TYE has finally navigated his sound to release an entire album with powerhouse features that let listeners into his diverse and dynamic sound. When listening to TYE's music, one is met with themes of destiny, relationships, childhood memories, college, and the challenging living conditions in the city of Philadelphia. While garnering fans through heavy and relatable lyrical concepts, TYE has further proved himself a notable artist by opening for Travis Scott, Machine Gun Kelly, BoyWonder, and many more. Through the release of his latest body of work and debut album, 'I'm Not Perfect,' TYE delivers what he does best and keeps us on our toes with his gripping bars, indicating his exceptional songwriting talent and dynamic sounds that offer elements of traditional Hip-Hop, Gospel, Pop, Trap, and R&B. TYE delivers this incredible sense of knowledge, power, and poise while he spits his rhythmic bars over the sensational production that screams versatility. Not to mention the various features on TYE's album 'I'm Not Perfect,' we can hear the likes of Shawn Smith, Ally Cocaine, Murkemz, Jacqueline Constance, and many more. After listening to the project, we're initially drawn to the power and life that the second track, "Never Switch (feat. Reseyolo & Shawn Smith)," exudes. Listeners can quickly tell that the album is bursting with flavor and texture, as we also hear more reflective and introspective tracks like the intro piece, "Time Will Tell," a mid-tempo blend of R&B and modern Hip-Hop that allows listeners to gear up for the rest of the diverse project. Looking up to artists like DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Jay Z, Kanye West, Drake, and Childish Gambino, we can genuinely hear TYE's musical influences shine through on his album "I'm Not Perfect." Primarily through solo tracks like "Everything We Been Through," "How I Really Feel," "The Comfort Zone," and "More to Say," TYE delves incredibly deep with his lyrical concepts surrounding his deepened emotions and sensations of desire, similar to the profound lyrical talent of his inspirations. We also hear a few interludes, like "Voicemail Skit 1," "Voicemail Skit 2," and the sweet Gospel-infused piece "Sunday Church (Interlude)" that livens the album with soul. Getting to the goods, TYE moves from the prior interlude into the powerful Gospel-inspired track "Sunday Church (feat. Vargo Rendalli, TobyVEnT, Dani Allen, DJ Wayne Stackz, Kim Beatty, & an Absent Minded Choir)." This track is truly the highlight of the album, as TYE gathers his grace for God and various artists who share the same mindset to deliver a whopping sense of belief and faith. We must also note the modernity and depth that TYE provides with help from talented features on songs like "Sistas (feat. Jacqueline Constance, Jahwula, & Seraiah Nicole)," "She Loves the Band (feat. BoyWonder, Extra Kach, & Re-Mus)," "Cash App (feat. Murkemz, B. Sheray, & Ally Cocaine) [Remix]," and "Everything You Never Had (feat. Jo Rivers)." Moving from fiery party tunes to reflective and passionate ballads, we couldn't have asked for a more dynamic project. Overall, we highly encourage our readers to take a listen to TYE's exceptional debut album 'I'm Not Perfect,' as he might not be, but the project itself doesn't fall too far. We're highly impressed with the poise, power, and emotion we're met with when experiencing TYE's album, as it truly makes a mark on the industry and Hip-Hop world. Hello TYE, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We're highly impressed with the dynamic range in both sound and lyricism within your debut album 'I'm Not Perfect.' When did you begin creating songs for the project? For the last 3 years, I’ve been developing my sound and songwriting. While perfecting my abilities as an artist, I’ve always had this project in mind because I knew I wanted to create something memorable and special. The majority of the project was written and recorded within the last 18 months. Speaking on the various features within your album 'I'm Not Perfect,' why did you want to feature many different artists and expand your collaborations? I view collaborations as a natural process when creating music. Some of my favorite sessions came as a result of collaborating with the artists featured on my project. I’m blessed to have amazingly talented friends and colleagues so adding various artists to multiple songs was easy because I laid the foundation for every record before any of the featured artists were added. On a more personal note, I’m still developing my voice melodically and I understood that certain songs needed singers and vocalists for the songs to reach their full potential. Regarding one song in particular from your album 'I'm Not Perfect,' what was the creative/recording process like for "Sunday Church (feat. Vargo Rendalli, TobyVEnT, Dani Allen, DJ Wayne Stackz, Kim Beatty, & an Absent Minded Choir)?" About 3 years ago, I wrote Sunday Church; the song originally did not feature anyone. Over time, I felt like the song was missing something so I rewrote my verse, added a choir, multiple singers, and a hypeman. The additional recordings required a 12-hour studio session that was split between 3 days. Being in the studio with over 10 extremely talented people using their gifts to praise the lord was an amazing experience that I feel blessed to have curated. Did you have any help when creating the production/instrumentation on your album 'I'm Not Perfect?' Did you reach out to any Producers or Engineers to help execute your vision? Throughout the process of creating I’m Not Perfect, I played music for my loved ones and ultimately trusted their ears, as well as the skill of my engineer Zack Hanni. Zack and I stayed up arguing, mixing, and listening to my project until we felt like every element was perfect and fit cohesively. I’m grateful for Cierra Strickland, Dante Henry, Sean Harrell, Joelle Dobson, Chesney Watson, Kiara Baker, Antonio Gardner, Jabree Reaves, Jason Hodges, Antoine Mcclary, Asan Rozier, James Brunson, Zack Hanni, and Gage Bingham for the roles they played in helping my growth as an artist. Why did you want to wait and release your debut album 'I'm Not Perfect' further into your music career? Is there a reason why you took a few years to drop an entire album? To be honest, I wasn’t ready. Between the years of 2011 and 2015, I released 3 mixtapes that received very little traction because my sound and voice weren’t where they needed to be. Instead of blaming others for their lack of support, I decided to take a hiatus from releasing music and truly focus on my growth. Once I felt comfortable releasing music, I began building my audience so that I’m Not Perfect would reach as many listeners as possible. Throughout the process of creating I’m Not Perfect, I went through my fair share of trials and tribulations, and the project did too. During this journey, I’ve learned so much about myself and I felt like it was only right to release the project on my birthday November 16, 2020. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Nathan Mac has always been one to capture genuine themes in the music that he crafts. This stands especially true with his latest release, "The Boy Who Learned To Fly." The Dublin based Pop Artist has a knack for his singing and songwriting abilities as he continues to garner major attention from not only listeners in his home of Ireland but on an international level as well. Nathan Mac steps to the plate as he takes on the task and pure joy of portraying the complicated lives of complicated people. "The Boy Who Learned To Fly" pulls listeners into the deep grasp of Nathan Mac's modern Pop essence as he offers up a profound and delicate message neighboring the vulnerability held within as he conveys his intoxicating lyrics. Drizzled with sonic bliss, the tantalizing production is performed with soulful elements that make a ballad like this come straight from the heart. Shifting perspective and allowing us to sink into the sentiments that he exudes, Nathan Mac remains to tug our heart strings from here on out. Discover more about Nathan Mac here. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Hard Rock band The Plague Vaccine was created within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, during the chaos and uncertainty of the first lockdown. Based in Israel, The Plague Vaccine is looking for new and creative ways to express their sound amidst lockdown, while live shows are still unavailable. This newly formed band, founded by Hard Rock/Blues artist Moti Dror delivers their 80s inspired effects, including timeless guitar and plugins. The Plague Vaccine's most recent release is "Upheaval," introduced by an old school beat followed by heavy, striking guitar. The center of attention in "Upheaval" is by far the electrifying guitar riffs that stand out from the beginning. Shining even more during the bridge, all listeners are compelled to stay through to the end of this song filled with boldness and energy. Passionate and hardcore vocals add the perfect amount of grit for those classic rock fans. Paired with the vocal techniques reminiscent of 80s Hard Rock bands, "Upheaval" is accompanied by a vintage looking music video that perfectly complements the atmosphere of the band. While The Plague Vaccine pours out their lyrics, listeners can appreciate the projection of personal truth. The lyrics of "Upheaval" center around a situation where someone was taken advantage of or looked down on. Cutting out those who only stick around to take something from you leaves you feeling empowered and strong, and you can listen to this realization to the tune of this upbeat and rousing single. The Plague Vaccine spares no feelings as they speak their minds through music, and they have more release plans come early 2021. Hello Moti and welcome to BUzzMusic. What sparked the inspiration for the creation of “Upheaval?" Do you usually get ideas for lyrics or melody first? Usually, I get an Idea for lyrics first but in the case of this song, I had a melody in my mind which was almost similar to "Upheaval" but I had no lyrics to add. Is “Upheaval” your first release since the creation of The Plague Vaccine? What about “Upheaval” stood out to you during the creative process? "Upheaval" is the first official release of The Plague Vaccine. I wrote this song 5 years ago about an unpleasant incident at my workplace. I had a mean manager there who did not accept me as who I am so I resigned there and on the day after I wrote that song. In other words - The manager was strong enough to "beat" me and when I resigned - I wrote "Upheaval" to "beat" her just like in a game or candidates in elections. If I survived this incident and I wrote a song about it, that's a true upheaval, I must say. The fact that people love this song makes me feel like I actually won in some of the cases. I also can say that the song speaks for itself which is also a great thing. How has your creative process changed since the pandemic? Has your music style changed at all in the creation of The Plague Vaccine? I always was a hard rock/grunge/punk and heavy metal lover, and I'm still, but I love trying various genres. Last year I had a huge success with "The Treasureman's Blues" as a blues artist and I'm still proud of it. But to be honest, I always had a dream to make original 1980s-1990s hard rock/metal songs and during the pandemic, my friend sent me some old video recordings of the Headbangers Ball show that was on MTV once, and there I discovered some bands that I didn't know then like China, Roxx Gang, and TNT near bands I know like Skid Row, Vain and White Lion and those recordings actually filled me with a huge mood and inspiration to start "The Plague Vaccine" and finally to make my real musical dream to come true. I tried it once 10 years ago with my very first demo but the results were not as I expected and now I own a small recording studio in my room so the possibilities are open for everything. What can listeners expect from your upcoming album release in comparison to “Upheaval?" Well, the upcoming album's has the sound of the late 1980's - early 1990's original hard rock/glam metal style. Most of the album consists of original songs, but there is going to be one cover for a very special song I love. I believe it's possible in 2020 - 2021 to do such a thing, just like there are people playing an old fashion blues like in the 1920s, vocal trios like it used to be in the 1950's or 1960's psychedelic rock, then you can do 1980's style Hard Rock and Heavy Metal nowadays, there's no such thing is "Forbidden" in music, I am a proud Old-Fashioned rocker! What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? I certainly hope to form "The Plague Vaccine" as a real band as soon as the pandemic over and we'll start touring all around the world and spread the true spirit of Rock'n'Roll. In addition to "The Plague Vaccine," I'm also working with the female Blues singer Noya Sol, and we have recently released our common album which is available everywhere and we hope to move forward with this as well. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

French, Singer, and Songwriter Jany Provost’s melodic techniques stand out in the brilliance of her improvisations. With a voice she’s worked hard to perfect for over ten years, her soulful charisma reminds listeners of the sweet sounds of Klô Pelgag, Marie-Pier Arthur, and Diane Tell. In 2018, Jany Provost won the Oscar Peterson Jazz Scholarship, an honor that allowed her to introduce her project Audâze at the Montreal International Jazz Festival the following year. A poetic outlet is the essence of this new musical project Audâze. It’s a place where Jany Provost’s audacious, jazz-inspired ideas meet her love for all things aquatic. With the memorable manner in which her soulful Electro-Pop melodies and mystical aesthetic land, Audâze is an alluring siren in the music industry. Audâze’s most recent single, “Arômes d’éternité,” acts as a wistful soundscape that graces you with delicate eloquence. Your mind transports to cloud nine as you float away from the elusive cascade of carefully crafted melodies that Audâze exudes. The effortless execution that Audâze offers allows you to slip into the music as if you belonged in the composition yourself. The larger than life performance of the live instrumentation has you intricately listening to each element placed in its own poetic parking space. The striking balance of vintage synths and sultry electric guitar makes an amalgamation best heard with the lights dimmed, and a cold beverage poured. Audâze emotionally caters to her audience as her fine Jazz filled poetry floats on top of the musical fusion. As Audâze continues to pour her heart and soul into her craft, the burning passion within ourselves is ignited. The senses that we feel upon listening to “Arômes d’éternité” have us finding the finer sentiments in life and appreciating their gentle moments. The triumphant ballad offered up by Audâze has us patiently waiting for her future releases so we can be enthralled once again by her musical grasp. Hello Audâze, congratulations on the release of, “Arômes d’éternité,” and welcome to BuzzMusic. We would love to know; what inspired you to create this specific song? I got inspired by moments where you are torn between your envy and your reason. I often feel like this and in those moments I just toss my reason and try to hold on to all the sensation of the present moment. I tried to describe those moments when you feel in levitation knowing this could be the last time living this soft morning with a loved one. What is the deep meaning behind, “Arômes d’éternité?” What would you like your listeners to take away from this song? Hmmm good question... for me it would be to savor every moment like it was the last. But I found this question hard to answer because when you write a song and you give it to your listeners it’s no longer yours. Now it's up to them to perceive it. So I would like for my listeners to interpret ‘’Arômes d’étenité’’ in their own way related to their own living experiences. What was the recording session like when creating this song? We can only imagine the amount of energy in the room! As my first time recording my original song, I didn’t want to be stressed out by the time and schedule, I wanted this recording session to be a trip with my team. That’s why I rented a chalet in Saint-Féréole-Les-Neiges (near Quebec City) that we converted into a studio for the weekend. We had an amazing time, connecting with nature, each other, and the music. I’m so happy that our energy transcended the music because that was definitely the goal. What non-musical inspirations do you take into the music that you create? Since I was a kid I always loved the water. Concretely I'm inspired by the feeling of submersion, weightlessness, levitation and at the same time the strength, the flexibility, the omnipresence of it. That’s why I’m trying to construct a mystical aesthetic around Audâze reminding a bewitching siren. That being said I'm inspired by the moon, the stars, the wind, and all these forces of nature as well! What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? With ‘’ Arômes d’éternité’’ I showed my organic side with a real guitar, real drum, and organic tones reminding the jazzy side of the project. You can be sure to hear my electro side in the next release. Also, I’m currently working on a collaboration with the well-known dubstep music producer Wraz to create a song that describes my childhood landscape. Be sure this one will be something else. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

The multi-talented Becky Raisman is back with her latest single, “Sun.” Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, the Alternative Pop essence of this singer and eclectic keyboard player, is magnetically captured as she carefully crafts her own lyrics in the glorious presentation of herself in each song released. Originally from the Chicagoland area, Becky Raisman takes control of this lively instrumentation as she expresses the passion within her as she sheds light on the blossoming love she holds. Tones of hopefulness radiate through the microphone in the bellows of her vocalization. Becky Raisman once again puts her best foot forward as she has her promptly emergent fan base gravitating towards her. Offering up a taste of that golden hour sonic glow, this budding Pop artist delves into mature themes as she cascades her burning passion upon the vibrant masterpiece of, “Sun.” As euphonious melodies rest in the spirit of her vocalization, she conveys an unmatchable raw talent that can be found in the depths within. Using the tried and true techniques that Becky Raisman has learned along the way, she navigates through her own flavored course all while providing heartfelt bliss for us to fall into. Igniting scorching rays, Becky Raisman has us convinced that she is our, “Sun.” Hello Becky, welcome to BuzzMusic, it's wonderful to have you with us. What moment or story inspired you to create the track "Sun?" I wrote the lyrics and melody. I wanted to write something catchy, positive, a fun summer song. This song would be a great summertime fun in the sun. I wrote the lyrics and melody. I recorded vocals at Charleston Sound Studios Could you please take us into what the creative process looked like when creating, “Sun?" I got the track on soundbetter.com, it's a website where they have already made tracks or find someone to collaborate with. I love this website. How do you allow your musical inspirations to speak into the music that you share with your listeners? Just have fun with it, If you want to sing then take lessons, join the choir, do karaoke, open mics, singing contests, and just network. Also, try out for those reality singing shows. Have fun in the sun. What has been your biggest takeaway for 2020? Well, 2020 was quite a weird year but I got to write some songs, I even went to Nashville over the summer and recorded at Omni Sound. I was on a few blogs, digital music magazines, I did 3 online singing contests. Before the pandemic I was in a few singing contests at Bangkok lounge, I was a finalist, then another one started but had to stop due to the pandemic. What goals do you have going into the new year with your music? I hope to write more songs, be it on the Voice or America's Got Talent. Keep pushing, keep going at it. Trust the process. Website #BUZZMUSIC

Terry Harris is a lover of all things music. Hailing from Toledo, Ohio, this recording artist and producer began his musical journey after begging his mom for a guitar from a junkman on his street. Delving into a universe where Terry Harris offers his listeners a moment to reflect on his heartfelt creations, he wants music to flow fluently in the realm he creates with his creativity. With a wide range of influences, we can hear Terry Harris executing his talents in his latest instrumental rendition of "Silent Nite" off of his EP, 'Love and the Holidays.' Just in time for the holidays, Terry Harris swoops in with the delicate and warm embrace of his ambient melodies. The striking elements that you can hear by him have us creating a blissful soundscape of favored nostalgia that trickles into our thoughts with grace. Creating music that is felt to the depths of your being, the brilliant hunger that drives a gentle force into the playing of euphonious electric guitar chords throughout the song has us envisioning the finer moments of the holidays that we cherish deeply. "Silent Nite" carries forth an immaculate execution with the light and airy setting that shifts your mood in an instant. Dazzling us in the mesmerizing grasp of his talents, Terry Harris knocks it out of the park once again with a three-track Christmas EP that contains enough joy to last seasons to come. With each record on, "Love and the Holidays," carrying the great quintessence that Terry Harris places into his intricately crafted lyrics, there is a little something for everyone as you get cozied up for the holidays and transport yourself to your own progressive utopia of ecstasy. The night definitely won't be silent with Terry Harris' musical creations playing through the house this Christmas. Hello Terry, welcome back to BuzzMusic, it’s always a pleasure chatting with you. What a beautiful composition of three tracks that you have released for the holidays. “Silent Nite,” carries such gentle components that allow a pleasing listening experience. How is the creative process different from crafting a record geared towards the holidays versus your previous releases? Thank you once again for the opportunity, as always I really appreciate it. With this musical venture as I sifted thru alot of Christmas songs Silent Nite and Have Yourself, A Merry Little Christmas kept jumping out as my favorites. I knew it was pretty straight forward to produce, play, and record, I just wanted to add my little twist to them. Do the holidays hold a special meaning to you? What is your reasoning for carrying out a Christmas project in, 'Love and the Holidays,' EP? When I was little I had a cousin that would have annual Christmas programs at our church. We would have a little play and sing songs, lots of great memories! I just wanted to again put my twist on these three classics. Is there a particular track on this EP that is a personal favorite of yours? If so, what’s the reasoning behind it? I love all three tracks but Silent Nite really sticks out as my favorite track. There's just something about this song and being home decorating the tree at nite with this playing softly in the background that I remember growing up. What words of wisdom would you like to send out to your listeners to end off 2020? Man, that's a great question! Let's see..live, love, laugh with reckless abandon every day like it's your last day. Then go smile at a stranger, it just may be the light they need to save their day. Oh, and listen to great music from indy artists, it certainly helps! Happy Holidays everyone! Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Hip-hop makes a stop in Houston, and Kamrn approaches the modern-day genre with an attack of his caliber. With self-proclaimed monikers such as “Mr.lonely” and “Loverboy,” Kamrn gives his listeners a raw look into the depths of his life. Touching on relatable topics, such as relationships, life’s problems, mental stability, and the unvarying bumps and bruises that life throws at you, this melodic artist finds an innovative way to fuse his favorite genres of Hip-hop, R&B and, Pop, to form a breath of fresh air. Releasing the glistening likes of his latest single, Kamrn recruits Hip-hop artist, Ezzy to conquer the ambient tides of “Downfall.” With the commencement of heartfelt, slow tempo instrumentation, we anticipate the tactic in which Kamrn will exude his signature flairs. As the rhythm switches and we’re hit with bass-heavy components filled in a utopia of wavey synths and pads, we manage to get lost in the music. Sitting in the pocket of fusing divine Contemporary R&B with the modern wave of Hip-hop that this era has to offer, you are encouraged to tap into the grooves of your inner reflective state. Kamrn vocalizes the saccharine reverberations of this atmospheric tale. The ability in which Kamrn has you hanging onto the previous words he sheds as they luminously fall into the microphone is a quality that we want more of from this emerging artist. Speaking profound words in a fusion of harmonies and melodic tunes, we are blessed with the grace of Kamrn performing the fears of bringing ones too close to him as they pray for his downfall. Ezzy glides onto the beat like a skate on ice, addressing the sorrow in his tone. He allows you to feel what he has to say through the lyrical dexterity that he emanates. The dynamism between these two artists has us wanting to see more collaborations from them in the future. Kamrn hits it home with “Downfall,” as he skyrockets on his own flight of success. Big congratulations on the release of “Downfall.” You’re sending out a message that a lot of your listeners can relate to. What moment inspired you to write this song? Hey, thank you for having me. I made Downfall at the top of the year. It was the first song I made this year and at this point, I was already stressed and had so much going on that I never sat down and addressed it. I use my music as therapy sessions so as soon as I pressed record all of those thoughts came flowing. How did the collaboration of yourself and Ezzy come to be? What was it like working with one another? Ezzy is like my brother man I love em. I’ve known him since middle school he uses to always try and get me out of my shell. We both started making music around the same time. On this day he had just came thru recorded his song then was like “ you got any opens?” I played em this one he listened for 15 seconds then recorded his verse in like 30 minutes. We already built up that chemistry with each other so every-time we reconnect it’s literally too easy. What non-musical inspirations do you allow to speak into the music that you create? Fashion, I’m really inspired by different designers that make me want to be great in my own aspect. Also stuff like movies you know. Every time I record I put Netflix on mute and whatever I was watching I may reference it in my song. What has been your biggest takeaway as an artist in the year 2020? My biggest takeaway as an artist is that you got to work twice as hard for what you want. I didn’t realize until now that the effort and the money I was putting in wasn’t enough I had to go harder if I ever wanna get to where I wanna be. What goals do you have for your music, as we move into the new year? My main goal is to make this my full-time career. Imma do whatever for that to come true. Also, I want to build up my fanbase more. As for the sound of my music, I want to get more experimental a little bit. I want every song I make to sound like a piece of a world I’m building. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Dipped in an essence of spooky, sad, and groovy Alternative-Soul, five.others present the highly anticipated EP, 'Changes You.' Hailing from Toronto, Gregory Sasha, musically known as five.others, offers a balance of groovy Alternative-Soul flavored with spooky melancholic blues. After years of fronting and supporting bands, performing as house music in bars and coffee shops, working as a sound engineer both live and in-studio, as well as doing live sound and open mic hosting at The Cavern Bar in Toronto, five.others explore the ambivalence between dread and dreams in delivering the sophomore EP, 'Changes You.' A collection of 6 songs, the featured single, "Open & Closed," washes over us in a wave of nostalgic transparency through the intimate abstract tales that five.others delve into. Featuring the talents of bassist, co-producer, and mix engineer Brian Davis, a light is placed on the ever-growing changes that the world presents to us, five.others express that these changes are what allows a new door to open as the former door has closed shut. Through the fortified foundation of the '70s inspired downtempo of the opulent guitar riffs played, we hear the compelling echoes of five.others vocal abilities. Fading in and out of the sonic centerpiece, an eroded tone has us carefully listening to each word and remaining hopeful that we don't miss a beat. Creating an atmospheric rush in the smooth execution of these words trickling from within, we hear five.others glisten in this mellifluous ambiance flowing through our speakers. The reverberated melancholy may illustrate a certain point of sadness for some, but for others, optimism has an instant to shine in the bittersweet moments brought forth. As we take a step back and appreciate this composition, we admire what five.others offer us a renovated compilation of demos written and recorded between October 2019 and May 2020. "Open & Closed" is only a snippet of the distinctive blast that five.others radiate. Congratulations on the release of, “Open & Closed,” off of your EP, 'Changes You.' You worked with the talented Brian Davis to bring your vision to life on this EP. Could you please a glimpse into what that creative process looked like for you both? Hey BuzzMusic, thanks for having me. Brian is a brother to me and we’ve been working together since day 1. We’re both busy working on different things a lot of the time, but he’s always found time to help. Without his bass playing, mixing, and general co-production this project definitely wouldn’t be the same. I actually moved in with him while we made the EP, given the changing pandemic circumstances. Home recording is always nice because you have time to go at your own pace, and we have pretty good chemistry so we were able to work efficiently. What moment inspired the meaning behind, “Open & Closed?" Open and closed seem like opposites, but really it’s just breathing. It’s conflict, it’s flow, it’s balance. I’d say it’s about growing; part of it is keeping balance, and part of it is looking for balance. Where we’re going and where we’ve been. Really it’s just a good thesis statement for the EP as a whole. What was your reasoning for releasing, 'Changes You,' as a collection of demos? Is this different in terms of how you’ve approached past releases? It’s really just how it all fell together. I try to stay making a bunch of songs and projects, so I have a lot of ideas that aren’t always as finished as they could be because I would rather keep moving on to new things. By the time I feel ready to really work up something proper, there’s 30 to pick from. In the future, I’d like to drop singles more frequently, versus waiting until they pile up, especially given that I’m making all the songs separately anyway. We’ll see how I do with that though. Were there any elements when creating, “Open & Closed,” that made you feel like you were faced with a challenge? I had finished the song in March or so, but was having some doubts about it and abandoned it for a while. Eventually, I just decided to release the demo version (on SoundCloud and YouTube I release my first drafts) around June. My friend Johnny Diamonds hit me up and said he loved it and wanted to do his own version. I sent him the stem files, and not 2 days later he sends me back this re-imagination. I thought it was so cool, so who knows maybe we’ll see more crossovers in the future. In general, it just goes to show that collaboration and support are so important. 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? Yes, what a year. For me just staying thankful for the opportunities I had to play music. No live shows, no rehearsals, or open jams was tough, but I had more time to write and record and to work in other ways I hadn’t before. Also, in the summer, we (close bubble) had outdoor jams every Friday night that improved my psyche so much. I don’t know how much advice I’m qualified to give. I try to tell myself to stay interested. Stay learning. Stay looking for your balance. Stay thankful for the things you have, and try to extend what you can to help others. Follow your own path. Thanks, BuzzMusic for having me, and to everyone reading, watching, and listening! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Forming in 2018, South For Winter is an elaborate indie/folk/bluesy band that hones into quality instrumentals in order to bring pivotal messages to the table. With an eclectic mix of track releases, South For Winter has inevitably proved their versatility. Integrating complex and classical instrumentation, South For Winter ultimately sets their sights on the perplexity and emotive of chosen sound, and their recent album "LUXUMBRA" showcases this entirely in the most fitting way possible. South For Winter has released their highly anticipated album, titled "LUXUMBRA". The first track, "Twine", speaks to tranquil and open souls, integrating sweet-sounding violin melodies into the even softer-sounding vocalism of the track. "Twine" sets up the album in the most fitting way--listeners know exactly what they're getting into, and the theme of the album is ultimately set with the track. Once you transition to the second track, "All We Have", the melody becomes even more serene and full of an inspirational feel. The collection of creamy and delicate instrumentals exasperates the gentle ambience the song carries, and South For Winter proves their ability to remain at an utmost poised elevation. Moving on to "Dawn", South For Winter adjusts the projected energy, as the tempo slows down completely, introducing a more melancholic rhythm. The switch in inflection brings about a calming effect that can naturally wash over your senses. The theme integrates naturally in, and South For Winter chooses to introduce a diverse array of imagery with their chosen lyricism. " Ten Black Crows" follows "Dawn" and announces its presence with more lively guitar rhythms as well as a bustling vocal delivery. There's more twang to "Ten Black Crows", which allows a nice contrast from previous songs in the album thus far. South For Winter alludes to even more versatile imagery, as each and every lyric is chosen with reflection and purpose. That bustling environment only increases throughout the course of the track, allowing listeners to build up the necessary stamina to participate in the uplifting experience of their sound. The dynamic and active environment extends itself into the album's fifth track, "Fallen Seeds". A strong sense of growth and direction of growth is presented in this track, as well as the reality of undergoing tribulations. With an enterprising fix, "Fallen Seeds" establishes that beautiful contrast between production and content, and that brings an even more flavourful aspect to the essence of the song. This wave of energy is immediately brought down with "Dusk", the sixth track on the album. "Dusk" is a purely instrumental song, which allows the listener to really soak in and appreciate the flow of sound. It's peaceful beyond explanation, and definitely, an intermittent album track meant for reflection, realization, and pure relaxation. Venturing on, we come up to "Devil is a'Calling", and South For Winter accommodates a more rugged approach to the projected production. Combining a heavier drum presence with darker vocalism, "Devil is a'Calling" is able to feel affecting in a more disparate way, and with that comes a darker articulation of meaning. There's a fitting contrast that presents itself once various vocals get assimilated together, and ultimately "Devil is a'Calling" is able to feel incredibly potent. The energy carries on nicely between that song and "Always You". Conforming to a positive and cheerful storyline, "Always You" is able to feel very heartwarming with its essence. "Always You" focuses on the embrace of love, happiness, and how the two can come hand-in-hand. This track doesn't reflect a shadow of a doubt with self-expression and emotions, which brings a stirring and joyous emotion to the table. We're ultimately inspired by "Always You" and have a newfound appreciation for the interpretation of elucidation. Transitioning from "Always You" to "All I Wanna Do" occurs smoothly, and this track specifically focuses on the blend of soft-sounding and deeply-seated vocalism. When the two vocalists merge their powers together, the product essentially becomes even more alluring. We're fixated on the powerful dynamic within "All I Wanna Do", as well as the charming elegance that arises. "Caeruleum" follows a varying direction with its approach, and that sweet-sounding, poised level of expression arises once again. We reminisce back to the track's first track with "Caeruleum" and feel our spirits lift up with its elegant, and yet slightly sorrowful, sound. We know, a juxtaposition within itself, but still, we find it easy to feel elevated with such a divergent melody. As an instrumental track, "Caeruleum" only furthers the genuine gratitude toward the foundational sound that South For Winter easily adheres to. "Black Widow (in White Lace)" is the following track to "Caeruleum", and picks itself up with a more influential and purposeful melody, reminding us of "All I Wanna Do". Secrets, obstacles, and the power of expression are brought up within "Black Widow (in White Lace)", and such themes are able to showcase the commanding nature of the track's production. That kind of influential energy is drastically switched with the following track, "Into the Eye", another instrumental track of the album. We get softly flowing melodies that transition into a quicker-paced production, which brings a nice contrast between calmness and robustness. With each and every instrumental track, we find ourselves growing an even more absolute appreciation for South For Winter and their honest expressions. The album ends itself with the thirteenth track, "Stone". We're back at the serene and calming vocal expression. This particular track gives the best kind of ending to the string of songs presented by South For Winter, and a wash of pleasure is able to fall over the listening ears of any receiver. With "Stone", listeners are able to extract various messages from the track, all while remaining completely at rest and amusement. Quiescence is the motive for "Stone", and the balanced embrace extended out to listeners brings feelings of joy, inspiration, and composure. All in all, "LUXUMBRA" brought an entire array of patience, peaceful, and dynamically industrious collections of sound, which all worked to brighten up the atmosphere of any listener's day. We're intrigued by future releases from South For Winter, as we know we can expect pure quality from the artists, as well as a diligent expression of raw and honest sound. Wow! What an honest and pure collection of sound presented in your album, 'LUXUMBRA'. What kind of vision went into the essence of this album? Thank you so much! We worked really hard on the songs, production choices, and overall flow of the album. Our music crosses a wide range of roots genres due to our eclectic range of influences; we knew early on that we wanted the album to be diverse. To tie together the different types of songs on the album, we wrote instrumental interludes like "Dusk", the cello instrumental that leads into the murder ballad "Devil is a'Calling". To make it come full circle, we had the last guitar lick in "Stone" (the final track) match the first guitar lick in "Twine" (the opening track). Finally, we chose the album name Luxumbra, latin for "light" and "shadow", to help encompass the mix of heavier folk-rock ballads and lighter acoustic duets on the record. The whole album took a lot of planning, writing, and rewriting - two full years of it! But we wanted it to feel like a journey with a lot of rises and falls - just like the recording process was for us throughout this crazy year - and we are so proud of what we achieved. Was there a particular song that sparked more reflection on your end within 'LUXUMBRA'? That would probably be "Black Widow (In White Lace)". We wrote several versions of the song with many alternate endings since our producer Matt Leigh kept pushing us to bring back the chorus and make the end feel really epic. It was tough to do so with the numerous tempo changes that happen throughout the song. It’s also a difficult idea to portray as a song, with it being the true story of serial killer Lavinia Fisher (look her up, her story is pretty crazy!). Dani rewrote the lyrics probably dozens of times. However, we strongly believe that all of the work that went into it paid off since the song turned into this big, eclectic, adventurous piece that is definitely not our most commercial track on the album - but is probably our most rockin', the creative song on it. How do you feel the transition between the album's first track, "Twine", and its last track, "Stone" went about? Was there strategic planning with the course of the album? The transition between the first and last tracks, "Twine" and "Stone," was definitely very intentional. As mentioned earlier, we wanted the album to feel like a journey. The two song ideas happened to be of a similar fingerpicked feel and in the same tuning, so we decided to create a "loop" effect on the album with them. Coincidentally, "Twine" was the very first track we wrote for the album and "Stone" was the very last song that we wrote, so putting them in this order felt symbolic of the album's creation itself. Dani also had the idea of taking the storyline from "Twine" and continuing it with "Stone," with the two songs being parts 1 and 2 of each other. In every way, they became the perfect bookends for Luxumbra. How was the collaboration within the tracks of the album itself, and what kind of collective effort went into the preparation, songwriting, and recording of the tracks? Every song on the album was a very collaborative effort. Nick has a great metaphor for the process, with it being that each song was like a painting passed from one band member to the next - each adding his or her own creative flair as it went down the line. Most songs on the album started with Dani and Nick writing the musical "bones" in terms of lyrics, structures, and chords. Alex came along next, with him and Nick collaborating on the overall composition regarding guitar parts, cello, mandolin, etc. Drummer/percussionist Chris Kearney followed, creating the grooves that drive a lot of the music. And then producer Matt Leigh and studio engineer Bryce Roberts followed, giving suggestions for fine-tuning the songs and then recording, mixing, and producing the heck out of all of them. While we created many of the ideas separately, we played most of the parts live in-studio. We were lucky enough to record the album in a large enough studio that all of us could be in isolated rooms; with Dani singing in one, Nick playing guitar in another, Chris on drums in the next, and Alex and Matt on cello and bass in the last room. The whole rhythm section, and even many of the vocals on the album, are live one-take performances. The huge sounds we got on songs like "Devil is a'Calling" were often thanks to creative microphone placements that made the instruments sound more layered than they were, plus great mixing decisions made by producer Matt Leigh and vocal overdubs recorded afterward. What direction are you looking to take your sound now after releasing 'LUXUMBRA'? We are actually planning on stripping it down a lot for our next album. It'll be completely acoustic. All parts will be played by us as a three-piece, and therefore the next record will sound more like our touring format as a trio. There will be some acoustic versions of songs from Luxumbra - such as "Devil is a'Calling" and "Twine" - but there will also be new songs on the next album, and maybe even a cover or two. We'll start recording this acoustic album within the next couple months. southforwintermusic.com facebook.com/southforwintermusic instagram.com/southforwintermusic

The Montreal-based 4-piece Rock band Telephant Graveyard releases a gritty foot-stomper with their recent single, "Tired Of Me." Consisting of the likes between the lead singer and guitarist Erik, bassist Austin, drummer Phil, and 'guitbass' (guitar-bass hybrid) player John. The members within Telephant Graveyard each have extensively different musical tastes, ranging from their staple Alternative-Grunge sound to Jazz, Progressive Rock, Metal, and seldomly Electronic and Hip-Hop. They're also a comedic group of guys, as they often release witty music videos to accompany their profound pieces. Doing so with their latest single, "Tired Of Me," we can see Telephant Graveyard share a Zoom call where they each take turns on the big screen to deliver their recent hit. Regarding the song itself, Telephant Graveyard pushes through with punchy Alt-Grunge instrumentation while lead singer Erik sings a self-deprecating message of countless flaws, which listeners can easily relate with. The single "Tired Of Me" begins with punchy electric guitar bursts that remind us of the grit and power from groups like Nirvana. As the lead vocalist Erik starts singing of his flaws and hoping that his audience won't get tired of him, and Telephant Graveyard in general, they offer this heightened sense of angst that is utterly impossible to get bored of. The surrounding instrumentals are incredible punchy with help from Austin's plucky bassline, Phil's toe-tapping drum patterns, and John's sweet 'guitbass' licks. Ending the song off with incredible power, lust, and grit, we honestly can't get enough of the raw power and heavy emotion that Telephant Graveyard has implemented into this powerhouse single. We love the savory instrumentals and genuine lyricism that Telephant Graveyard has infused into their trail-blazing single, "Tired Of Me," as we're sure that listeners won't be bored of Telephant Graveyard with this brilliantly powerful piece. Hello Telephant Graveyard and welcome back to BuzzMusic. Your single "Tired Of Me" covers quite an interesting topic. Could you explain where the song's inspiration came from and what you wanted your lyrics to deliver? Hey Buzz Music, thanks for taking the time to chat with us about music, again! It’s Erik from Telephant Graveyard answering the questions today. The music for “Tired Of Me” was inspired by a relatively unknown Foo Fighter song, called “Tired Of You”. The song is only Dave Grohl singing over a palm-muted guitar part with some simple power chords, so we definitely tried to emulate that vibe, but with more of an involved arrangement. As far as lyrics go, I wanted to write phrases that fit with the eerie, and moodiness of the music but had no initial intention of making it sound as dark as it is. But, I guess the darker aspects of my mind subconsciously spilled out when I was writing that song; sometimes the music inspires the lyrics. This was the first song I wrote the lyrics to a melody and those words and phrases seem to fit the overall angsty/grungy picture I wanted to paint. How did your band split the sonic creative process for your single "Tired Of Me?" Do you often undergo the same creative process for each piece you create? Every time we arrange a song, we never try to repeat ourselves. We always aim to make each song its own character and unique experience. As much as we’re a rock/alternative rock band, we like to think we’re relatively diverse in the sense that we experiment with guitar tones, grooves, song structures, vocal layering, subject matter, and delivery with every song we create. If one of us brings a fleshed-out song to the band, we each have our own equal inputs when arranging it so it has that “Telephant Graveyard” sound. And, “Tired Of Me” was so exception to this practice. Also, John and Austin have Bachelor degrees in music, and each play multiple instruments, so taking their advice definitely goes a long way to making a song make sense and have some kind of cohesion to it because I unintentionally write all over the place in weird time signatures; I go more by impulse and feel when coming up with a riff or a groove. Regarding the heavy lyricism within your single "Tired Of Me," how did the songwriting process go? Was this a collective process, or does one individual handle the band's lyricism? John and I are the two main songwriters in the band, and whenever one of us has a song to bring to the band, we have lyrics to go with them. As much as we’re Rush fans, we haven’t experimented with one person writing the music, and someone else handling the lyrics. Typically, I’ll write a riff, try to put lyrics and a melody over the rhythm, and if it works and I’m engaged with it, then I’ll work out a loose structure and bring it to the band. Then, we will arrange it together in a live setting. Once we’ve jammed it out a few times, we’ll slowly make subtle tweaks and each adds our own individual parts along the way so it all fits together and flows cohesively. We’re very much of the mentality where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Again, “Tired Of Me” was no exception to this. We've noticed that you also released a Zoom music video for your single "Tired Of Me." How do your music videos help give listeners a better understanding of who you are? We chose to make “Tired Of Me” a zoom based video because of the limitations and restrictions due to the pandemic. It’s very much a visual representation of how we recorded this song because we all recorded our own parts virtually from each of our own homes, then sent the raw tracks to our buddy, Matt Nozetz at Avbury Studios here in Montreal, mix and master it. For this video, and another one of our videos for our debut single “Jump” – we took the more comedic approach because as much as we take our music seriously, we don’t take ourselves seriously; our sense of humor is something we strongly bond over. Our music videos are low budget, so there’s certainly a charm and originality to our videos. We always have fun making them, whether people like or understand them or not. What can fans anticipate to hear from you in the new year? Fans can certainly expect more music in the new year! When is another question? It all depends on the COVID-19 situation and what restrictions are in place by the time we’re ready to start recording new music. Seeing as there won’t be shown in the near future, we plan to record virtually, as we did with “Tired Of Me”, and to at least start chipping away at some new material. We have enough songs to put another EP together, so hopefully, we can start working on that soon, we’ll see what the future holds. 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