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There is no doubt about it, Blake Langdale was born to rock. As a multi-talented artist, Blake Langdale exudes controversial and brilliant traits that never fall mundane. As he pushes the boundaries of what it means to be an artist in the 21st century, he hones in as a multi-instrumentalist as well as an expert tap dancer. Currently residing in Los Angeles, he is determined to break grounds wherever he sees fit; that includes the release of his latest single accompanied by visuals, “STREETS.” “STREETS,” dips into a Pop/Rock essence that hits heavy on the state of the world throughout Covid-19. Executing a powerful vocal performance in the midst of boisterous instrumentation, we are taken into the passion that Blake Langdale holds within himself. Demonstrating lyrical abilities that paint a descriptive image on the canvas of our minds, Blake Langdale opens himself up to his listeners in hopes that he can relate with them on an emotional level after the chaos in the world has been put on blast. Chugging guitar riffs cascade through the composition as we keep the rhythmic tempo with the perfectly timed drums. As we turn to the visuals that accompany this single, we are captivated by the efforts that Blake Langdale has taken to showcase various street activities with brightly colored images fading into one another. His dancing techniques play a huge role as the song sways between genres of Pop, Rock, and Metal. Fusing together these tunes as he does best, Blake Langdale brings a sense of community and belonging to this piece as he shines a light on all of the actors displayed in the making of “STREETS.” Making it hard for you to not tap your fingers and toes, “STREETS,” stays heavy on your mind long after this record has come to an end. instagram.com/sustained_intensity

Reigning from the nation’s capital of Ottawa, Canada, French-Canadian R&B/Soul songstress, Dominique Gorley is launching the release of her highly anticipated, enigmatic EP, 'Fearless,' with her intoxicating new single, “Distracted.” Collaborating with some of Ottawa’s finest talents, this record features multi-talented guitarist, composer, and music educator Sean Duhaime, as well as the remarkable saxophonist, Zeek Gross. Dominique Gorley is taking a unique approach to the release of “Distracted,” in a music culture that is ruled by single releases. As the EP is made up of five tracks, each song from “Fearless,” will be put out into the world over the course of a five-month time period to ensure the proper spotlight is put upon the captivating creations composed by Dominique Gorley, Sean Duhaime, and Quest, the mastermind behind the recording and production aspects. As we dive into the depths of “Distracted,” we are serenaded with the lush Jazz forward introduction that Zeek Gross offers throughout the smoky and reverberated sounds of the saxophone. Drawing us into the composition with each golden note performed, we anticipate the accompaniment of Dominique Gorley’s breathtaking vocalization singing the smooth fusions of R&B, Soul, and Jazz. Pair that with the gentle and harmonious playing of Sean Duhaime on the guitar and production quality that speaks wonders by producer extraordinaire Quest, and we have a recipe for utter success. As the instrumentation acts as a solidified foundation for Dominique Gorley’s heavenly resonance to cascade upon, she paints a striking image with the storytelling in her words. Using life’s distractions as a focal point, she zones in on the fearless mindset she has had to adapt to in order to push the disruptions to the side as she channels her inner confidence and begins to progress in her life and artistic journey with a new mentality. Touching on how life can slip right by in the blink of an eye, this profound, slow tempo ballad acts as quite the introduction to her EP, 'Fearless,' and if this is what she has in store for us, we are all for it. instagram.com/dominiquegorleymusic facebook.com/dominiquegorleymusic

Photo Credit: Jim McKay The New York City-based Alternative-Rock band Onism E takes us through troubling emotions with their flavorful music video for their single, "Survivors." Onism E consists of front-woman Eline Chavez, guitarist Chris 'Lefty' Vargas, bassist Chris 'CeeRod' Rodriguez, and drummer Raj. During these times of wishing to experience what the world has to offer as we stay home, Onism E offers listeners a soulful experience as they allow us to venture into their other-worldly sound. Their latest music video for their single "Survivors" takes listeners on a flavorful journey through the aches and pains that roam our minds, as Onism E scorches through with a powerful performance while capturing dramatic scenes of wishing to flee our current state. As the band comes through with whaling instrumentals that take us to Alt-Rock's prime, we love the entire experience that Onism E has provided. The music video for "Survivors" begins with the opening shot of Onism E in a spacious basement under a mix of vibrant lights. As Chris 'Lefty' Vargas opens the track with his shrieking lead guitar, Raj comes through with a mid-tempo drum beat that serves a sense of reflection and observation while Chris 'CeeRod' Rodriguez offers a thumping bass lick. As Eline Chavez begins singing with her voice's natural soul and grit, she paints vivid pictures of wanting to escape someone's love even though they're reaching for help. The song's music video takes listeners on a passionate experience with help from Onism E's entire performance, not to mention the brilliant solo shots of each member, which naturally add to the song's reflective and introspective theme. Through Onism E's textured and passionate music video for "Survivors," the band allows listeners to feel the emotion and heart they've placed into the video through their engaging performance, conceptual solo shots, and the song's overall striking atmosphere. We love the soul and emotion you've infused into your single, "Survivors." What inspired the song's emotional lyrical concept? I have been motivated and inspired by this crazy year. It's been a roller coaster of emotion and, every month has thrown at us something new. It's been a sh*t year. Ha. I think it is safe to say that we all want out of this nightmare. At the same time, there have been little rays of hope. If you are listening to music or this song, then you are alive and kicking. That's a reason to be thankful and a reason to not lose hope. Speaking on the music video for your single, "Survivors," what was your filming process like during the shoot? How long was the video in the making? The process…We show up. Jim McKay, our videographer, tells us what to do. Seriously though, Jim has always wanted to film in an empty building/warehouse. He thought it would be cool to shoot this song in one that way. I was lucky enough and recently met a cool lady by the name of Melanie Tawil. She had access to this space and was kind enough to get us access to use it for the day. Did you have any direction or other help behind the scenes with your music video for "Survivors?" How did you formulate and execute the video's scenes? It was all Jim. I met Jim by accident a few years ago; it was the best thing to happen to me and us. I am eternally grateful to him for always putting his heart into our projects. Seeing as your single "Survivors" is the title track of your upcoming EP, how does the single get listeners ready for what they should expect from the entire EP? Do you have a release date yet? No release date yet but, I am hoping for the 2nd week of February. We bounce tracks back and forth to get songs completed so songs take a little longer to get done. I would say "Survivors" is the kickoff song to a more organic sound. It's at its core, traditional rock-n-roll. When I was working alone, I would experiment with loops. Having a fixed band has created a clear and defined tone and direction that I am excited about and enjoy. I have never liked working alone because I feed off of the creativity of others with songs I write. These guys are great at helping me tell the story. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? People inspire me. Humanity; the good and bad that happens in our world. How we treat each other always surprises me. 2020 has defined us in a way that I don’t think anyone was ready for or expected. It has been an eye-opening year. I try to remind myself that hope, decency, and love will get us through the dark times. This year has challenged my optimistic nature. I have had moments of anxiety but I try to remain hopeful. I’m hopeful that 2021 will see all musicians get back to it and get back to playing live. For now, Onism E will keep writing music and preparing for that day. We love the soul and emotion you've infused into your single, "Survivors." What inspired the song's emotional lyrical concept? I have been motivated and inspired by this crazy year. It's been a roller coaster of emotion and, every month has thrown at us something new. It's been a sh*t year. Ha. I think it is safe to say that we all want out of this nightmare. At the same time, there have been little rays of hope. If you are listening to music or this song, then you are alive and kicking. That's a reason to be thankful and a reason to not lose hope. Speaking on the music video for your single, "Survivors," what was your filming process like during the shoot? How long was the video in the making? The process…We show up. Jim McKay, our videographer, tells us what to do. Lol. Seriously though, Jim has always wanted to film in an empty building/warehouse. He thought it would be cool to shoot this song in one that way. I was lucky enough and recently met a cool lady by the name of Melanie Tawil. She had access to this space and was kind enough to get us access to use it for the day. Did you have any direction or other help behind the scenes with your music video for "Survivors"? How did you formulate and execute the video's scenes? It was all Jim. I met Jim by accident a few years ago; it was the best thing to happen to me and us. I am eternally grateful to him for always putting his heart into our projects. Seeing as your single "Survivors" is the title track of your upcoming EP, how does the single get listeners ready for what they should expect from the entire EP? Do you have a release date yet? No release date yet but, I am hoping for the 2nd week of February. We bounce tracks back and forth to get songs completed so songs take a little longer to get done. I would say "Survivors" is the kickoff song to a more organic sound. It's at its core, traditional rock-n-roll. When I was working alone, I would experiment with loops. Having a fixed band has created a clear and defined tone and direction that I am excited about and enjoy. I have never liked working alone because I feed off of the creativity of others with songs I write. These guys are great at helping me tell the story. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? People inspire me. Humanity; the good and bad that happens in our world. How we treat each other always surprises me. 2020 has defined us in a way that I don’t think anyone was ready for or expected. It has been an eye-opening year. I try to remind myself that hope, decency, and love will get us through the dark times. This year has challenged my optimistic nature. I have had moments of anxiety but I try to remain hopeful. I’m hopeful that 2021 will see all musicians get back to it and get back to playing live. For now, OnismE will keep writing music and preparing for that day. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Sarah Zimmer, affectionately known as scapeghosts, is a 25-year old multitalented singer, songwriter, and producer. Hailing from the Philadelphia area, scapeghosts composes dreamy indie tracks that draw from various genres ranging from Lo-fi, Classical, and Pop Punk melodies. With an extensive background in performing and teaching both theatre and opera, scapeghosts incorporates profound elements of storytelling into her work. Being the creative mastermind she is, scapeghosts holds a Master’s degree in Theatre Education from Emerson College and seeks to continue her advocacy and research work into sexual violence and abuse in the performing arts in addition to growing as an artist. Recruiting none other than Tim Nieuwenhuis for the production of “blue light,” scapeghosts submerges us in the warm acoustic embrace of the minimalistic instrumentation that acts as a robust supporting structure as it progresses forth. The soft and delicate resonance of scapeghosts vocalization allows you to create a space in your head for the auditory reverberations that cut through this record like a knife. Creating abstract expressions around a topic so very apparent in society today, scapeghosts addresses social media and the internet as she compares the fading relationship with a loved one to the one she holds with the blue light that the internet radiates. The layers of heavenly vocals grow upon the progression of “blue light,” as we are introduced to enticing and new components leading to the triumphant finale of this composition. As the music dances in a slow tempo upon our heads, we are forced to reflect and seek deep within ourselves as we take in the message of this witty structured song. This collaborative effort shines as bright as the blue light the internet emits, and we do not need a filter for everything that scapeghosts has to offer as she grows as an artist and creative in the music industry. Congratulations on the release of “blue light.” We love the witty metaphor that you use as the theme for your song. Could you please go into detail about what inspired the theme for “blue light?" I think most people can relate that a lot of their lives have become live via the internet due to *gestures at entire world* So, there’s of course, the literal aspect that I’ve just been staring at screens for hours on end. On the other hand, I’ve been struggling with mental health and a breakup and I’ve quite literally felt incredibly down and found myself seeking validation or happiness from people on the internet, friends, or strangers. What I see myself posting, or see people I know posting, is often not an accurate depiction of how they are feeling. So it’s like, there’s this thing (the internet) that both enables positive feelings and support when real life isn’t great, but it’s also completely fake and kind of depressing when you take a step back and realize that sometimes those virtual relationships are outlets when real-life relationships are failing, and I’ve had to reconcile that a lot lately because we navigate the digital space much differently these days. How did the collaboration between you and Tim Nieuwenhuis come to be? What was it like working together? Tim and I went to college together from 2013-2017. He did theatre with me and we even briefly played in a sea-shanty-Esque band together. I also have a lot of good memories of us screaming along to Front Bottoms songs together. But he’s also almost finished with his Ph.D. program in human genetics so he’s a rad dude. We haven’t lived in the same place since college, but once I started recording I knew I had to get Tim’s banjo and voice on a song. Conveniently, we both have Ableton so it was simple to remotely track everything from separate locations. He came up with the banjo part and harmonies fully after I texted him “I wrote a really angsty song will you play on it.” Whatever he did with the vocals especially ended up being really haunting, and it was nice to have two vocals thematically since it’s a song about two people. He’s definitely more music theory-based than I am so I send him stuff without a metronome to keep time or something is written in a really wonky tuning and I can’t explain it to him, so I’ve certainly been trying to be more purposeful in my writing and recording processes when collaborating with others. Could you please take us into what the recording session looked like when creating “blue light?" I basically woke up one day in March, after it became pretty clear that working in theater or opera (what I was doing before) was not going to be artistically available or fulfilling for a while. I’ve written and sang my entire life, but I just started learning production those few months ago. l now have a solid home studio setup, but as you can probably hear I’m still working out the kinks being a newbie producer. This song was written on my acoustic and I recorded it in dry and let it serve as sort of a bass line and guitar part at the same time. I love multitracked vocals so I did that a bit as well. This was all me alone in my room probably around 3 in the morning. I got Tim’s parts and my favorite part of this song is how haunting his harmonies ended up sounding with pretty large amounts of reverb and delay popped on top. I normally don’t think about that sort of stuff when I’m writing or even tracking the instruments, just go with my gut based on where the raw song takes me. What would you like your listeners to take away from this specific record? This song is off of my second self-released EP “what a fine little ending.” My first EP has released at the end of August and it’s a girl very much wavering between trusting herself and giving in to others' views and assertions. This one, as per the title, is a definitive closing out of that uncertainty while still recognizing that every experience, pain, loss, love, and so forth lingers around us (to quote Haunting of Hill House “like confetti”) It’s like, I’m still not who I want to be, I’m not ok, a lot, but I feel like in this EP I call myself on my bullshit and try to celebrate myself and distance myself from thinking I’m a totally useless person, which I think is a common feeling for 25. It’s also probably more of a break-up EP than I care to admit, but you find yourself amongst experiences like these. Sometimes you realize you’ve devalued yourself so much that’s the level of the person you attract, then one day you wake up and your just left with those people, and finding your way out of that is tough. Also, PSA, make music and release it if that’s what you want. If I spent time holding myself back because I don’t have the access to record in a studio, or I’m not as good at production as I’d like to be yet, I wouldn’t be writing this. So take that away from this too. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? Incredible music released by women, non-binary folx, and artists of color over the past few months and it’s such an inspiration. So much of music is being absolutely dominated by these voices like Phoebe Bridgers or Clairo and it’s kickass. On a more personal level, my friends and family have shown me such kindness and support as I’ve started putting out music. Moving back to the Philadelphia area where I grew up has brought me a well of memories and new/old friends to make music with. Aside from music, I’m applying to a Ph.D. program with an interest in research sexual and domestic violence within the music industry. I also tutor kids. I’m a planner, and the state of the world shattered basically all of my structures and plans, so finding things that I care deeply about to re-anchor myself to where I can do some good in the world has been pretty important to me and allow me the headspace to keep creating. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Multi-talented artist, music producer, and founder of Le Steez, Chase Stephen LeBrun was born in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. This is where his musical journey began. Learning piano before his love for Rock music, it took Chase Stephen beating Guitar Hero II on expert mode to pick up a guitar and start blast off on his music-making journey. Chase Stephen’s music projects are currently geared towards the Lo-fi community. He continues to work with and support other artists in various genres through his independent label and brand Le Steez. His interest in Chillhop music has led him to a unique and creative style of having Lo-fi beats backup lush, jazzy, and melodic guitar hooks throughout his current music. Chase Stephen’s latest single, “Apollo,” accurately takes off in a true outer-worldly fashion. “Apollo” submerges the listener in a theatre-like surround sound ambiance with the production elements coming at you from every angle possible. You are taken on a complete sonic voyage as you experience a well-rounded presentation through real-life instruments and versatile midi samples. Accompanying the glorious instrumental recording of “Apollo,” we have cosmic visuals, quite literally, to offer up a full experience for your senses. Collaborating with Humble Radio for the music video, the main theme of an astronaut traveling the solar system in search of his father lost to space is captured. Various shots from the film Ad Astra starring Brad Pitt can be scenes as we pan from multiple shots of the featured film. A top-quality Blockbuster production rate showcases astronauts, rocket ships, and the galaxy as we may or may not know it. The visuals perfectly pair with this composition like a fine wine. The passion that is exuded through this piece has you anticipating what is next to come in the instrumentation as you hang on to every note heard. The decadent guitar riffs strummed throughout “Apollo” have a mind of their own as they remain the centerpiece encouraging you to get lost in the music Chase Stephen intricately crafts. Hello Chase and welcome to BuzzMusic. This piece of work is truly triumphant. From start to finish, we feel the story come to life. What inspired you to create this record? This song kinda came out of nowhere since I planned to record acoustic singer/songwriter music after leaving my engineering job to pursue a career in music. I remember recording the intro riff for a video like 2 years ago and thought it sounded spacey...I think I came across the video right before I decided to commit to my production endeavors (haha). Knowing that producers sample lots of sounds I felt like my first production had to have a bunch so I searched for spacey samples which led me to NASA's official library of royalty-free sounds and that's when I really started to get inspired. My favorite sounds from NASA included audio recordings such as a Marsquake, lightning on Jupiter, an original launch countdown sequence from the Apollo 11 mission, and the ignition of rocket thrusters engaging; I think adding them to the mix complemented the guitar leads and really brought the song to life. Aside from the creative influences behind this track, I think it also came to be because I'm kind of a space-nerd so this song may have been my way of channeling different areas of my interests (haha). The Crew Dragon Launch back in May also played a role in the outcome of this song because it happened while I was in the middle of writer's block and it gave me the motivation to finish the song. I hope to license this track for a space video game and maybe even the upcoming movie that's supposed to be filmed at the International Space Station featuring Tom Cruise and directed by Doug Liman. The visuals pair with the song in such a fitting manner! What made you decide to choose the "Apollo" pre-release social media promo content? I launched my own record label and brand around the same time I released "Apollo" to create a community where artists support artists. While keeping this in mind I connected with some really talented visual artists on Instagram who primarily focused on space art and got to know them a little bit. After sending many of them my song before release they thought it would be a great idea for both of us to share collaborative content using their animations in sync with "Apollo". I scheduled this content for the 9 days leading up to release day and posted 1 teaser each day as if it was a countdown launch sequence. As the promo progressed you could see how the content depicted the beginning of the space adventure on Earth before the last day of the promo which ended with a Moon landing scene. How long did “Apollo” take you to create? What was the creative process that went into the making of this song? "Apollo" was my debut single as an artist and it was the first song I ever fully recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by myself so aside from any marketing or graphic design (which I also mostly did myself) involved with the release, I'd say it took me about a month, mostly because I had never done any of it before. What would you like listeners to feel when they hear “Apollo?" I'd like listeners to feel immersed in a space odyssey from beginning to end; from leaving Earth to landing on the Moon. I tried to make all the song elements cohesive to illustrate the journey of the Apollo 11 moon landing mission. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you Chase? I have a handful of lo-fi instrumental tracks that I need to wrap up and release as well as some collaborations I'm working on with other artists. I mainly got into producing and mixing because I wasn't quite getting the sound I was looking for when working with others. Now that I feel more competent in these areas I plan to get back to my own lyrical projects at the beginning of 2021 which means my sound will most likely be evolving towards the R&B and acoustic singer/songwriter genres. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Coming in from New England, The Kleyla Family Band glimmers with the soulful stylings of Rock and Blues with their expressive single, "Cursed." Formed by brother and sister duo, Brad and Katie Kleyla, The Kleyla Family Band (and friends) also features their other brother Chris Kleyla and Brad's wife/multi-instrumentalist Olivia Kleyla. Not to mention the active New England Classical and Rock percussionist Charlie Kalajian, The Kleyla Family Band delivers a sweet high-quality sound while keeping their circle tight. Their latest single, "Cursed," offers a blistering blend of Blues and Rock through The Kleyla Family Band's vibrant instrumentals that burst with energy and flavor. Katie Kleyla pours her powerful vocals over the blazing instrumentals to make for a tightly-wound foot-stomper with help from each anthemic and dominant aspect The Kleyla Family Band offers. "Cursed" begins with Brad Kleyla's whaling lead guitar that sets the song's bluesy and soulful tone. While layered over Chris Kleyla's smooth rhythm guitar and Charlie Kalajian's steady drum patterns, Katie Kleyla takes the stage as she sings of the grueling and painful experiences that lay in the past. A subtle yet spirited organ from Olivia Kleyla takes the track through the verse and livens the song with energy and life. As the pre-chorus rolls through, Brad Kleyla stomps over with his gut-wrenching guitar that punches through our speakers. Katie and Olivia Kleyla deliver an incredibly melodic hook that carries the song with soul. Through each vibrant and passionate element of their single, "Cursed," The Kleyla Family Band is making a mark on the industry while serving powerful and punchy tracks that naturally liven our spirits. Hello Kleyla Family Band and welcome to BuzzMusic. It seems as though "Cursed" is your band's debut single, congratulations! How does this track help listeners get to know your band and music better? I think Cursed is a great single to release because it showcases the musical elements that are so important to our particular sound; powerful vocals and layered harmonies without autotune, catchy guitar riffs, and a tight groove. As we continue to release more music, I know these themes will only continue to develop and become more iconic to the KFB. What inspired the heavy lyrical content with your recent hit, "Cursed?" Where did the concept for the song derive from? Much of my musical creativity is directly related to my having bipolar disorder. For that reason, it is a blessing and a curse. When I wrote the lyrics for "Cursed", I was going through a particularly difficult time and it is an expression of those emotions. It is so hard to explain what it feels like to experience an "episode". The song talks a lot about this general idea of being lost - maybe that is physically from where you think should be and/or maybe that is psychologically or emotionally lost. The constant searching for something more - where does it end? And sometimes you take people down with you, even if you didn't mean to. Seeing as your band is a relatively new formation, how did you divide the creative process for your single "Cursed?" Are you still navigating which creative methods work best for your band? Both Brad and I have creative minds and each brings something different to the table when it comes to songwriting. Each song on the album has a little bit of both of us in it! For Cursed, I wrote the lyrics and came up with the overall melodies in the song, and Brad set the harmonization and developed the arrangement. But, Brad is the real master here. That is the most fun part for me. When I'm working alone molding a concept for a new song, it's a lot of plunking things out on the piano, but once I start to work with Brad it really comes to life. Often, he'll offer suggestions of a chord progression and we will craft it together deciding each chord one by one so it breathes like I imagined it would in my head. We've just started collaborating with the band all together, and that has been a very rewarding experience. Our drummer, Charlie, always adds his own interpretation to our songs and really transforms them based on the grooves he chooses to play and the fills he adds. Olivia plays bass (also brass and keyboards) and adds vocal harmonies to all of our songs. She also helps to promote all our material and keep us on track! Each member really plays a vital role in everything we do as a band. We've noticed that all members of The Kleyla Family Band have quite extensive musical backgrounds. How have your individual experiences helped your group flourish collectively? The professional experience we have all gained working with other people in orchestras, choirs, jazz ensembles, musicals, operas, and other bands is our biggest strength, without question. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts - we each bring so much individual knowledge to the band, as well as different skill sets. The different aspects of musicianship make playing together so rewarding. It never feels like any song is too far out of reach. If you can think of it, we can probably figure out some way to play it! We love a challenge. What has been your biggest source of inspiration while creating new music this year? I've recently been working on a few new songs; one is a more upbeat pop kind of song inspired a bit by my fiance, the other is very sad. For me, it's always been easier to write sad songs. Brad's inspiration lately has come from being in isolation and having the time and need for a distraction. He recently built a recording studio in his and Olivia's house, and it's been where we have done all of our work on our upcoming album over the past 8 months. Brad and I have been making demos for years, but now that we have the band we are finally putting them all together. Being able to collaborate with everyone in the band has truly helped develop our overall sound and bring new life to our music! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Reigning from Philadelphia is the one and only DJ Omega, a DJ on the rise known for the wild rides he takes his listeners on as he paves his own roads in this industry. He was always inspired by his family growing up. Music played a large role in the life of DJ Omega as he was immersed in melodies from a wide variety of genres and eras throughout his life, which have played a considerable part in the eclectic taste he puts forth in his creations. Since he's worked with the greats like Kanye West, Lil Dicky, Wale, Kevin Hart & Jerry Seinfeld, we know that he's next to experience stardom like his peers. "Can't Wait" drips in feel good, late-night club vibes as we find ourselves instantly transported to that imagery in our minds. The discordant components seamlessly mash together as this debut single from DJ Omega provides a lively, up-tempo ambiance that forces you to get up out of your seat and move around. We don't think it's possible to sit still to this record! Fusing new components that glisten upon the rhythm, around the halfway mark, allows us to see the artistic range that DJ Omega has to offer his listeners. The switch in tempo makes it so we can collect our thoughts and truly take in what went into the creative process of "Can't Wait." Using numerous elements that strike our ears as Electronic and Pop, we can easily see how DJ Omega lets his musical influences and background speak into the melodies he creates. It is no wonder that he is garnering major attention from A-list celebrities to all of the everyday listeners he has worldwide. Hitting the universe hard with "Can't Wait," DJ Omega's performance makes it, so we anxiously await his next release as we continue to see his name pop up left, right, and center. Congratulations on the release of “Can’t Wait.” This record had us dancing around as soon as we heard it through the speakers! What inspired you to make this song your debut release? Ha! Thanks, I just wanted to make something to keep people moving whether they’re at the gym, beach, or out with the homies. When listeners hear “Can't Wait.” What is the first thing that you want them to take away from a track of this caliber? I just wanted the people to feel the love vibes. This is the song that should remind you of crush Known for working with some of the greats in the industry, how have you been able to adapt your workflow during Covid? Indeed! Just had to take link-ups digital to get the foundation. Then take the proper precautions if needed to perform live. If you could lend some motivational words to up and coming DJs trying to establish their name, what would they be? Understand that this game is a business first and for any business to thrive it's going to need capital. Have your bread right Do you have any other releases lined up before the end of 2020? I have something special coming during the holiday season. Make sure to follow @omegaisdope on IG for the drop. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

INASEH takes the meaning of his name to heart in the production of the music he crafts. The literal meaning of INASEH is “anything you put your mind to you can achieve.” As this up and coming artist continuously tries to evolve in his musical journey and adapt to new sounds and techniques, most of the music he creates is about poetry and speaking his truth, while other times he flicks the switch and focuses his attention on going with the flow and having a good time. Set out to stay true to himself as he grows and inspires others, INASEH uses the principles of his influences in the melodies he offers up to his listeners. With the nostalgic ambiance emitted from the vinyl static in “try it,” you can’t help but to turn up the volume and wrap your head around the conscious lyricism executed by INASEH. The leisurely timed drum patterns accompanied by the warm embrace of the electric guitar chords being strummed create an alluring appeal as the instrumentation washes over you and your cognizant being. INASEH plunges into the smooth cadences that stream together in an effortless manner as he shelters his expressions of coming up in this industry despite the anguish that accompanies the not so linear journey. As he takes us into the thoughts his mind conjures up on a regular basis, you hear some inspiration come from his vocalization as he leaves us with his final words, “Trynna make it through, you gotta see it to believe it. Gotta make it through, you gotta see it to believe it, yea.” This record doesn’t have a distinct chorus, but with the way that it captivates you at sudden impact, it doesn’t need to have one by any means. Focusing your attention on what INASEH leaves for us to soak in, we can see why this artist is pulling in the attention that he deserves, one listener at a time. Congratulations on the release of “try it,” off of your album, 'Parades & Late Night Blues.' Where did you get the inspiration for the album name, and how does "try it" ties into this masterpiece? Parades & Late Night Blues is supposed to represent a day at a parade (the parade being a representation of the happiness of love) and what happens after the parade is the late-night blues (representation of heartbreak) and try it is just another float in the parade. With the song being about the hopes and dreams that I have and really having an argument with any of the negative thoughts had related to them. Could you please take us into the creative process of “try it?" How was it different from the creation of other songs featured on the album? Try it was really a quick recording because I wanted to capture the emotion I felt while writing it and tried the make the song as raw and close to heart as possible. But most of the album was created like that. If you could pick a favorite lyric from this song, what would it be and why does it resonate with you the most? My favorite lyric from “try it” is “gotta try to make them see that we don’t need more than just, just a kid with a dream, a kid with no team, a kid inside that Mf fancy limousine” which is supposed to be about different steps in my life. Step 1: me being a kid with a dream to make music. Step 2: me losing friends and basically trying to move forward with no team around me. step 3: hopefully yet to come me finally achieving and riding around in a “limousine” which is just a representation of luxury and success. And I also hope that listeners can listen to that lyric and feel inspired and feel like anything is possible. With influences such as Prince, Tupac, Kanye West, and Tyler the Creator, how do you allow these inspirations to speak into the music you create? All of those artists taught me valuable things such as being myself. Whenever I make music I try to just be myself and speak my truth. And I also have seen through them how fun it is to always create something new through every album. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? Listeners can expect Something very different for my next album, very different subject matter, and a fresh new sound. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

High energy modern rock band, Collision Course, is known for its gritty, explosive elements of grunge and new age rock music fused together. This Vancouver based Canadian band has made great headway in their short time together. The group of heavy Rock enthusiasts met through a series of adverts and auditions and slowly became the band we all know and love. Jeff Toledo was the first to make the cut by showcasing his fast and precise skills on the drums. TJ Platt came next, flooding the ears of his soon to be band members with his deep waves of bass. Last but not least, Brad Masciotra joined the band with guitar solos that take the listener beyond reality. This completed the vision of frontman Anton Schindler known for his growling unforgiving voice. In the short year they have been together, this catchy, throttling band isn’t slowing down until they crash, forever stuck on their Collision Course. Dressed in edge filled guitar licks, rhythmic cadences offered up by the drums, deep bass grooves, and the boisterous personality shed on the lead vocals, “Run” has something for all Rock n Roll enthusiasts. Diving into the storytelling aspect that shines through the electric instrumentation of “Run,” we follow the depiction of a struggle that human beings everywhere are familiar with. The struggle of fighting the urge to return to something against our good nature. Whether it leaves us damaged or puts us in a state of compromise, the addiction never stops unless we fight it off. Anton Schindler rages with angst in his vocal performance as he brings this story to life. The waves of pulsing bass that accompany the tight drum patterns through this composition leave us highly anticipating the shredding guitar solo in which we are treated. All of the band members of Collision Course exude a larger than life performance as they shine individually and as a whole unit. They all have the fight in them that will take them to what is right in the end. Whatever your vice is, everyone wants to run away and ignore the fact of what they’re doing, but with this hard-hitting record, maybe you too can get the urge to fight. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Collision Course, and congratulations on the release of “Run.” A song of this caliber stands high in the Rock n Roll realm. Could you please take us into what the creative process looked like when creating “Run?" Thank you! Yeah! It was pretty crazy actually, we were doing pre-production on another song and just really weren’t digging it but we were getting close on time for when we were about to hit the studio. So, we last minute decided to scrap the old song, and then we were stumped. So, then I whipped out this old melody I’ve had saved for about 4 years and showed the guys and everyone liked it and it went off from there. I feel it was our first fully collaborative piece where everyone really got to shine. Brad brought his awesome solo, TJ brought his heavy bass lines and Jeff brought his fun rhythm, and I guess I just kinda did my thing! How long did this piece take you to record? What was the recording session like when bringing this vision to life? We actually surprised our producer with how quick and precise we were! We only took four days, but it really worked out cause when you bring musicians to a studio full of awesome gear it’s like kids on a playground. So, I find that we really all just focused on the music while having fun with it. We all really get along in real life and musically so it made it feel like it wasn’t taking any hard work! How important is it for all of you to take real-life experiences and convey them with music? I think it’s everything. For the most part, music is always conveyed by your emotion from dealing with real-life issues, and that’s what gives it its soul. Without that element, all you can get is some sub-par dubstep. I and the guys have had countless conversations about this and are really happy that we’re able to convey that emotion within the music If you could pick any lyric that stands out to you the most in “Run,” what would it be? I would say the second verse is my favorite. I tried to convey the push and pull of struggling with your own demons to the point where you find yourself knowing how it feels to be in the same moment as you were before within the struggle. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you as we enter a new year? It’s really been how much all of our friends and fans have supported us. Without them, I don’t think we would be where we are today and we’re super grateful for it. Hopefully, we can repay them with our upcoming single and music video for our next song “Crawl” We’re hoping to release it on February 5th and to release the music video on February 19th! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Toronto-based R&B Artist and Singer/Songwriter Jasim Malik gets deep and personal with the release of his recent reminiscent single, "Thinkin Bout You." Quickly garnering attention through the song's release, Jasim Malik's music can be best described as dark R&B. It's without a doubt that he's meeting the expectations of his hometown's talent, not only fitting right in but standing out as an artist to carefully watch. Through his recent single, "Thinkin Bout You," Jasim Malik gets incredibly vulnerable and deep within this two-minute track. Painting vivid pictures of love and loss through his meaningful lyricism, Malik allows listeners to turn off the outside world and travel deep into their psyche, where emotions naturally begin to pour. Overtop of moody and atmospheric R&B production, the song offers many aspects that keep us coming back for more. "Thinkin Bout You" begins with soft piano keys and effects of rain hitting the window, setting the moody and melancholy tone within the song. Once Jasim Malik begins vocalizing in an incredibly tender and delicate tone, he starts singing a saddened message of thinking over the past love he once shared with someone who remains dear to his heart. We can't seem to shake the melodies Jasim Malik delivers, as they're not only intoxicating, but they're highly melodic and irresistible, where we can't help but sing along. Over the sweet R&B production with intricate and airy drum patterns, soft keys, and groaning sub-bass, we love the heat and passion that Jasim Malik has infused into this single. Through each haunting and mesmerizing aspect of "Thinkin Bout You," Jasim Malik comes through to not only tell his heart's story but to stop listeners in their tracks and allow them to relate with his vulnerable and emotional lyricism. We can’t get enough of the passion and heart you’ve delivered with your single, “Thinkin Bout You.” What inspired you to write a single regarding past love and reminiscing on what once was? I’ve always just used music as an outlet and seen it as a way to express my own personal thoughts. For me, it’s always been much easier to process something I’m feeling or whatever’s in my head by writing it into a song. In a big way, “Thinkin Bout You” was my way of delivering a message without actually having to say it directly. I feel like music can do a really good job of communicating things we sometimes can’t. Speaking on your songwriting process for “Thinkin Bout You,” did you face any challenges when opening up and being so vulnerable to get your message across? Is vulnerability difficult or easy for you? Yeah, I’d have to say that’s probably the most difficult part of it for me personally and something I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to (laughs). It always feels a bit strange being completely open, honest, and vulnerable about something you’ve experienced and then turning around and sharing those extremely personal details with the world. But at the same time, it can also make a difference. If someone feels like they can relate to something in my music, then hopefully it helps them feel a little less alone in it too. If you can help even one person in that way, then you just made a positive impact on someone and that’s worth the vulnerability. Regarding the serene and mellow production within “Thinkin Bout You,” what sort of atmosphere did you initially have in mind for the song’s production? Was the beat created before your lyrical content? I really wanted to create an atmosphere that felt raw and honest for this song. Having the beat locked down is always the first part of the process for me. Once the beat feels the way I envision the song will feel, the songwriting has always been the part that comes the easiest and most natural to me. Would you say that reminiscent love songs like “Thinkin Bout You” are a typical occurrence for your brand? Do you mostly reside within passionate R&B, or do you ever experiment with different sounds and approaches? R&B will always be at the core of everything I do musically. But I’m always inspired by so many other styles of music that it becomes really tough to not incorporate certain elements of those genres into songs that I write. I never want to pigeon-hole myself and say “this is what R&B has to sound like”. That’s not what I’m about. Music is meant to be an evolving creature that feeds off of other styles and learns and adapts to become something new. It’s the nature of the beast and it’s on us as creators to stay inspired and continue pushing the envelope. Do you have any more releases planned before the end of 2020? I mean, if you know me, you know I’ve always got more in my bag. But collectively 2020’s been rough. I think I speak for everyone when I say I’m ready to wipe the slate clean and see what’s over the horizon for 2021. At this point, I’m more focused on seeing what experiences the new year will have for me and how I can incorporate that into whatever project is next. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC