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The Los Angeles and Seattle-based Artists/Rappers 40Groove and Timoteo Cordero release a bang and a bop with their latest hit, "Trife." When speaking upon themselves as artists, 40Groove mentioned that he lets his work speak for himself and aims to leave a legacy behind. At the same time, Timoteo Cordero stated that he's continually working to make his sound unpredictable. Teaming up to release their heated single "Trife," the two are carving unique paths of their own. Through their recent single, "Trife," the boys have made it clear that their sound is never one-note. With punchy bars that strike a rhythmic flow to the head-bopping beat, 40Groove and Timoteo Cordero are charging full-steam ahead into their musical and creative endeavors. Not to mention the natural charisma that the boys have to offer, the song makes for a gripping experience. "Trife" begins with a plucky and filtered guitar and subtle woodwind instrumentals. As the scorching hot beat drops, the entire production pushes through with incredibly modern aspects that offer intense heat through the vast drum breaks and faint instrumentation. While 40Groove beings delivering his bars with rhythm and clarity, Timoteo Cordero enters the song and provides a rich contrast between both artists' significantly different vocal deliveries. Both 40Groove and Timoteo Cordero bring immense heat to the song while they continue to rap with dominance and confidence surrounding their natural poise and charisma. What keeps our heads bopping the entire way through is the deftly-produced sonics that gives us a heated Roddy Rich flair. With each modern aspect of their single, "Trife," 40Groove and Timoteo Cordero have come together to serve the highest of vibes while portraying their textured bars for listeners to rap along with. We're feeling the heat through your latest single, "Trife." How long was the song in the making? Did you ever go back to tweak and rework parts of the song? Appreciate the love! We’ve actually been holding on to the song for a while but as far as the creative process, we don’t really overthink it too much. We’ll usually knock out 1-2 roughs per session then send it off to our engineer. Then we'll usually go back and forth with him a few times until we get it right. Speaking on the rhythmic and fiery flow from both of you within "Trife," what did your songwriting process look like? Did you each write your own bars, or did you help each other out when writing? We each handle our own parts, some of it's freestyled but we’ll work together on the arrangements sometimes. Regarding the modern and lively production within your single, "Trife," did you have any fellow Producers help create the song's sonics, or did the two of you take on the song's production as well? Nah we don’t really produce, we do give a lot of input to our engineers when it comes to the tones, and the overall sound of the records though. How does your single "Trife" help listeners get to know you and your music better? Do you usually release such Hi-Fi Hip-Hop/Trap bops that keep the listener's toes tapping? Our last track “Sheets” was meant to be more of a universal mainstream-friendly type of record. With this one, we wanted to show some range so we decided to put out something a little darker to give our catalog some contrast. I guess what you can take from Trife is that no matter what type of song it is the music is always gonna be quality and it’s definitely always going to make them toes tap (haha). What can fans anticipate to hear next from you? So much to be honest, we got a lot of music on the way, music videos, a whole lot of content is on the way for sure. It’s all gonna lead up to a joint project we got coming sometime next year. There’s def gonna be something for everyone on there. instagram.com/Only40Groove instagram.com/TimoteoCordero

Breaking rules and changing norms everywhere, the Russian transgender Pop Artist and Singer/Songwriter Scarlett La Queen offer listeners a sense of empowerment with her recent single, "When I Loved You." When in Eastern Europe, one is bound to hear Scarlett La Queen's music through radio stations, engaging live performances, or merely word of mouth, as Sharon Osbourne describes her sound as "-If David Bowie and Madonna decided to have a child." Themes of self-discovery and self-realization always seem to reveal themselves within Scarlett La Queen's powerful and compelling music. When speaking upon her latest release, "When I Loved You," La Queen stated, "The song is not about my transition, but I'd be lying if I said there wasn't a kind of parallel." The single offers listeners a reflective experience through Scarlett La Queen's introspective lyricism while coming through with a vibrant poppy instrumental. "When I Loved You" opens with upbeat acoustic guitar, a droning ghost vocal, and gripping percussion patterns, offering the song a radiant and energetic Pop atmosphere. While Scarlett La Queen begins singing with her engaging and highly melodic vocals, her lyrical concept begins to shine through over her reminiscent words of how she once was and the journey to who she is now. The surrounding instrumentals offer an organic and natural flair through warm electric guitar fading in the distance and the equally gripping percussion. Around the bridge, La Queen sinks into an even more reflective state over sole acoustic guitar. While singing of finding her soulmate at the wrong time, Scarlett La Queen picks herself back up for an upbeat and optimistic ending alongside the sweet-sounding instrumentals. We're head over heels for Scarlett La Queen's latest empowering single, "When I Loved You," as she trudges through the depths of her emotions, all for listeners to find a safe space and relate. Don't miss out on what the first Russian transgender Popstar has to offer. We're highly impressed with the soul and heart you've set into your single, "When I Loved You." Was it challenging to write from such an honest and vulnerable place, or is this a common theme within your music? It’s never a challenge. I always think of myself that the only reason I got to perform on stage in the first place is that I can sing my own original songs. The song has to come out from your heart, not your mind. I am not afraid to get vulnerable, to tell the world what I truly feel, quite the opposite, I think that gives me fuel to persevere. I think that is the essence of art. Tell what you feel without fear of being misunderstood or not being accepted by the majority of people. What inspired you to write such a disheartening yet relatable single with "When I Loved You"? Could you describe the moment you felt compelled and needed to do so? It was one of those songs that were written on its own. The songs that have magic in them usually are written within 5-10 minutes. You always feel that it’s going to be great if it comes with the feeling of epiphany or unexplainable catharsis. The surrounding instrumentals and production within your single "When I Loved You" are incredibly engaging and upbeat. How did you craft the instrumentals to offer this natural sense of empowerment, as well as your vocals and vocal production? I wrote this song on my guitar and then forwarded an idea to my producer with a specific reference track. I wanted to have a country feel to it. He sent me a raw demo back and I went to the studio for vocal recordings. I literally finished writing lyrics while I was on the bus going to the studio. I didn’t want to use an autotune on my vocals because I didn’t want to lose that soulful deliverance and that was the main goal for me, to sound natural and raw. We must ask listeners who might be going through a similar situation; when facing adversity due to your identity and cultural background, how do you manage to overcome this? What role has music played throughout your journey? I think one should get attuned to its own heart to follow that intuitive guidance that we all have. I believe that all answers are within us, all we have to do is go inward and trust that feeling. Nobody can tell you who you are, only you know your true self. All you have to do is get out there and be proud and celebrate yourself. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? Unexpectedly 2020 was the most productive year for me so far. It gave me time to slow down and contemplate my life, learn things I haven’t got time to learn before. I think it’s essential to see good in everything because even the worst situations in life teach us the best life lessons and you can find diamonds in the dirt, all you have to do is to dig deeper. facebook.com/scarlettlaqueenpage instagram.com/scarlettlaqueenpage

THE SUNS hail from Brooklyn, NY, and disperse their characterizable grunge/pop melodies with dynamically-changing effects. Being heavily influenced by some of the best British Invasion era bands, THE SUNS source out influence and inspiration from the likes of both older and contemporary artists. Consisting of members Joe Brennan, Dylan Mandel, Dan Marsh, and Aaron Romero, THE SUNS collectively hone into their raw artistic sides to shine the spotlight on thought-provoking themes with mentally compelling emotions. THE SUNS recently released its album, 'Big Break,' and following our listen through the entire record; we instantly found a bright theme exposed. Beginning with the first track, "Go Girl Gone", we're met with striking guitar riffs that are powerful enough to keep any rock n' roll listener fixated and inherently compelled. We're struck by the intense flavor given to listeners right from the start, and we're reveling, as well as soaking up the innate power of this track. "Go Girl Gone" was a sufficient first-track for 'Big Break,' and ultimately setting listeners up for an exciting compilation of strangely-familiar and yet completely disparate emotions. Transitioning to the album's second track, "When You're Not Around", a clear contrast immediately presents itself within various aspects. The track's harmony is much more mellow, and a calming ambiance washes over our listening ears. The tempo is completely slowed down, and a more intimate setting presents itself alongside buoyant melodies. "When You're Not Around" allows for a warm embrace to be captured, and notes of positivity transpire. The same kind of ambiance is kept consistent within "My Heroine", the following track of THE SUNS album. Except, this track feels more packed with genuine affection. You can sense the pure adoration and truth not only behind the lyricism but ultimately behind the performance of such lyricism. The melody is brought to a harmonious balance, which really allows the listener to hone into each and every word sung. There's a yearning component embedded into the intonation of the vocals, which only adds to the showcased theme of the track (something you'll have to seek and hone into with an open mind, and heart). Next, we're presented with "Hey Carla", which gives a soft/rock version of the infamous love song, "Hey There Delilah", except with a completely contrasting theme. The track most definitely feels powerfully packed with an expressive perspective on love, and, well, not love? Interpret as you may, but we're seriously picking up a hectically accurate perspective within "Hey Carla". "Love Lovin' You" carries on with the heartbreak, although sweet moments are presented in various moments, and presented with grace. There's the same yearning effect reflected within this song, and the track really exploits a certain emotive. There's potent anguish combined with confused adoration, which highlights some of the hallmarks of love. A consistently mellow and yet rambunctious beat holds the center of the production, and it becomes increasingly clear that "Love Lovin' You" is a shining track of this album (they all are, but this one shines a bit brighter). "What Am I To Do?", you can only guess, continues on the ever-present theme of this album. Continuing the chain of revealing authentic aspects of broken hearts, broken love, and yet still having all of the ingredients for it, "What Am I To Do?" maintains its stance on the album's conversation. "I'm bitter and confused", is one of many representative thoughts of such experiences of love, and all in all, the projected energy is what solidifies the complex listening experience. "I love you" is one of the final lyrics, which sets the ultimate tone within the track. We're getting a similar feel with the final track of THE SUNS album, "Luna". "Luna" shows off to be an endearing song, never wavering in emotionality. "You'll always be my baby", is sung with haunting repetition, displaying the humanistic side of love, and losing such love. The echoing vibrato of the vocals within "Luna" is what elevates the listening experience, and subsequently the emotional effect that's imparted onto each and every listener. And really, that's the delivered effect of the entire album. 'Big Break' proves to be multi-faceted in its approach to showcasing the actualities of losing love, or having love changed, and that in itself is a monstrous topic that is done with absolute justice by THE SUNS. Listen to THE SUN's album 'Big Break' here. Hello THE SUNS and welcome to BuzzMusic. 'Big Break' represents many themes, effects, and perspectives. Was the content within this album, as emotionally-driving as it was, acquired from personal experiences? Joe: This record is a culmination of personal challenges, breakups, and newfound love which have all occurred within the past few years. The album is basically a musical journal of all of these experiences and the songs serve as an expression which has helped me cope with both the despair and celebration. Dylan: I come from a fairly rock-centric musical background, but playing with THE SUNS compels me to swing a bit more. For years I've mainly been into electronica and jazz, but I grew up listening to lots of grunge (in fact, my first CD was Nevermind) and I remember feeling so moved by the energy of the music. I think there's a nice balance of swung groove and straight-ahead rock on Big Break that captures these influences. Dan: The songs are non-fiction but I think the themes of the songs are more universal than personal. What was there a specific track on 'Big Break' that felt more potent compared to others? Was there one track that was more affecting for the band? Joe: Whenever you’re recording, you always have high expectations of some songs and uncertainties of others before it’s all said and done. “When You’re Not Around” was a favorite of mine going into the session and I wasn’t convinced it would translate as well after recording it, but it came out better than I could’ve ever imagined. “My Heroine” is another one that I was very happy with as it’s a song I had written a long time ago and we've recorded various adaptations of it throughout the years. In this version, I feel we really nailed it. Dylan: Given that we really only had two rehearsals prior to tracking Big Break, I'd say all the tracks are impressively potent considering. However, for me, Hey Carla is the catchiest while Love Lovin' You is the most gratifying. Dan: I liked playing Luna because I got to use a slide guitar and it was fun to experiment with new instruments. Can you elaborate on the decision to complete the record remotely? What sparked the decision to do so, and how was that experience? Joe: Like everyone else, we weren’t expecting to be thrust into a global lockdown! (Un)Fortunately, I traveled to Florida in early March. I had originally planned on being there for a week's vacation, but that week seems to have turned into 8 months! By good fortune, we had already finished recording the main tracks with an incredible engineer Jeff Berner (Studio G) before the hysteria set in. With some deliberation on the next steps, we all decided it was best for me to finish the vocals and some guitar work for the record down here. Basically, I bought the gear I needed and set it up in a tiny room then returned (most of it) after I had finished (shhh). We ended up hiring Mike Purcell of County Q in Nashville to take the reins of mixing and mastering which was a God sent. Thankfully it all worked out for the best. Dylan: Well, that wasn't the plan initially! We were in Studio G in Brooklyn for a few days, then everything in the city shut down due to the pandemic. I ended up heading to Philadelphia but luckily all of my drum parts/aux percussion had been tracked. Dan: There was a “virus". How were you hoping to make your listeners feel and think during the entirety of 'Big Break?' What was the main hope for your listener's interpretation of the tracks? Joe: Writing is always very personal, but listening is healing. I find solace in many songs by innumerable artists and I can only hope our music helps others muddle through life as much as it has helped us. Dylan: I hope listeners just enjoy the tunes! Also, there's a lot of heartbreak, so yeah, feel that too. Dan: I just hope they find something that clicks for them. I think it's a record you can listen to while you're driving or just doing stuff around the house. What's next with the music of THE SUNS? How are you all expecting future music to ensure, and what kind of clues can you give readers regarding the next execution of music to come? Joe: I pray we can get together to perform live shows soon, when and if it’s permitted of course. I’ve also been writing a lot with the next record in mind, so hopefully, we can churn another album out in the near future! You can always keep up with us on IG @followingthesuns Dylan: MORE ROCK. Hopefully, we'll all be in the same room when it happens. Dan: To just keep building the project, work with new people and ideas, and hopefully put out more songs. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Alternative Pop-Rock singer from Canada, Apricity, has just released her magnetic latest single, “All My Lies.” Born in Scotland, Apricity happily resides in Puslinch, Ontario, where she was immersed in Musical Theatre from a young age. She got her start by performing on UK television shows Fun Factory and High Summer Extra. Her passion and love of music never left and as an adult, she is now working hard to bring her dreams into vision, and that vision into reality. “All My Lies,” is the first single off of her upcoming debut EP and it releases alongside eerie visuals filmed in an 1800’s horror style at a historic and haunted site. Written by Keith Varon who has experienced success on Billboard with Travis Barker, Apricity decided to team up with platinum awarded and Juno nominated producer Thomas Mckay of Exeter Studios and Juno award-winning engineer Vic Florencia to bring the vision of this song to life. “All My Lies,” begins with heavy electronic elements that create an eerie dystopian ambiance as we settle into the beating composition at hand. This upbeat and vivid track weighs in on the Rock scale as it dabbles into Pop components and leaks into a deep storytelling manner exuded by Apricity. Painting an abstract representation of it not being her fault that she can’t live up to the expectations you dream up of inside your head, she shines a light on individuality and being unapologetic for the actions you carry out while remaining yourself. Apricity delivers a powerful performance with the way her vocals rings bells on impact. Her striking vocal range seamlessly blends with the genres she portrays as she brings out the empowered side in all of us fighting to be seen for who we are. The prevailing lyrics in the captivating hook “I can’t be, I can’t be your God,” act as a gravitational pull when we hear them and they carry us into the next verse and again to the end of the record. Apricity definitely leaves vivid imagery and sparkle wherever she goes as she expresses her talents in an electric manner. We couldn’t help but get lost in the depths of this track as it played through. What made you decide to make “All My Lies,” the debut single off of your project? Working on music during a pandemic itself, was difficult but it was an escape. This song could mean a thousand different things to people, but I felt it would reach a broad audience and it was a wildly sensitive song I really felt people could move through this song and vent. Is “All My Lies,” a direct representation of what we can expect to hear on your EP? A lot of these songs are about close personal relationships. This EP is a direct representation of who I am as a person I look at these songs as if I was talking to a friend and how I would explain it. The EP has a ballad as well but staying within the dark tone and emotion. What did the creative process look like when you began crafting “All My Lies?" You work with a lot of big names on this record. How did that come to be? It was by luck I came across this song that Keith Varon wrote I had a bunch of songs I wanted to start working on and this was one of them. At the start, it’s a process of finding the right people. At the same time, Covid hit so thankfully many people have home studios so we could actually keep this going Vic FLORENCIA was kind enough to help me and put me in touch with one of his producers Tom McKay. They have a great team, which includes musicians and I was lucky enough to be welcomed in. These people are machines when it comes to working on music and they give 110%. I have learned so much from them and continue to learn every day. What would you like listeners to take away from the music that you put out? And more so, specifically this song? I want listeners to feel like they are on a journey and wondering what comes next I would like to bring listeners back to a similar-feeling, emotional event that this reminds them of .. not one they want to avoid but one that they can overcome and give them a sense of satisfaction. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? I like to limit my intake of news because there is so much doom and gloom. Watch funny videos, take care of the great neighbors I have in my bubble and my biggest antidote has been working on this EP and video. So many amazing people around that I have been lucky to work with. Can't help but stay positive. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Vancouver, the four-piece Rock band Bobby's Cane drops their gut-wrenching EP titled 'Overgrown.' Led by Bobby Jeboult, although blind, he's continuously leading the group towards greatness while backed up by the band's core being Aaron David, Joel Bourque, and Nic Campagna. Dropping their latest EP, 'Overgrown, Bobby's Cane captures irresistible hard-hitting tunes rounded out with groovy elements that naturally take us by surprise. With the EP's intro track "Big Smoke," Bobby's Cane jumps in with power and might through Aaron David's scorching lead guitar, an equally heated bassline from Nic Campagna, and Joel Bourque's lively and forceful rhythm. While Bobby Jeboult sings a treacherous story of lies and deceit from someone he once loved, listeners tune in with their full attention to not only find a relatable message but lose themselves in the band's vigorous delivery. Switching up the rhythm around the fiery hook, Bobby's Cane swells the song with the inner-animosity that's held towards someone who did the boys wrong. From the very first track, Bobby's Cane locks us into their EP, leaving us wanting more. Ripping through the project with their second banger "Floodgates," Bobby's Cane opens the track with a nostalgic 90s feel through their grunge-inspired alt-rock instrumentation. While Bobby Jeboult begins singing his first verse surrounding the dazed and confused sensation he feels, the sweltering hook swiftly appears with the band's entire instrumentation that thumps down through the punchy rhythm guitar and Joel Bourque's dynamic drum patterns. While the verse returns, we love the minimal instrumentation through Nic Campagna's plucky bassline. This track feels like pent up energy and emotion released, merely through Bobby's Cane's passionate and forceful delivery. Moving on to the EP's third track "Don't Do It Again," Bobby's Cane powers through with brilliant and intricate instrumentals to set the song's reflective yet heated tone. While Bobby Jeboult begins singing with grit and passion through his raspy voice's natural texture, he tells a story of feeling hesitant to fall back into the same cycle with a past partner. We love the band's rhythmic switch-ups leading from the verse to the blazing hook, led by Joel Bourque's intricate drum patterns; he truly adds incredible depth to the song and project through each gripping kick and snare. Not to mention the beast of a bridge featuring Aaron David's whaling electric guitar, the track brings vast momentum that must be met with the next song. Sending us into Rock n Roll's celestials with the next track "Get You High," Bobby's Cane sets out an irresistible and intoxicating groove through their brilliant bluesy alt-rock instrumentation. As Bobby Jeboult begins singing a tale of the Rock n Roll lifestyle and letting one too many groupies follow him back home, Bobby's Cane perfectly supports his vivid lyricism and places us right into the lifestyle's exhilarating atmosphere. We love the soul and passion that Bobby's Cane exudes within this sultry and groovy tune, and we must note how this track adds surreal depth to the EP through the song's unique rhythm and intriguing instrumentals that leave our jaws on the floor. Tearing the EP to shreds with the last track "Excited," Aaron David's layered guitar opens the song with power. While his scorching lead guitar overpowers the initial muffled rhythm guitar, Bobby Jeboult makes his way in and begins to describe his excitement towards an emotional experience that he hasn't encountered in quite some time. While Joel Bourque's soul-sucking drum patterns back up the song with boundless energy, he also leaves this needed space for the surrounding instrumentals to breathe and flow with Jeboult's concept. While Nic Campagna's blistering bassline and Aaron David's gripping guitar continues to storm through the piece, Bobby's Cane comes together to end the EP with a bang through the band's vast energy and enthusiasm. We couldn't be more appreciative of a hi-fi rock EP like 'Overgrown,' as Bobby's Cane picks us up out of our everyday blues and drops us in the midst of heat with each intricate instrumental and descriptive storyline. Listen to 'Overgrown,' here. What an in-depth experience you've created with your flaming EP, "Overgrown." What initially inspired the concept and creation of the project? Much appreciated! We are thrilled that it has turned out the way it sounds. We started coming up with a number of hard-hitting songs that were really coming together when we were playing live, and just felt like we needed to capture them. The name “Overgrown” was inspired by us growing as musicians separately and together. It's a reminder to ourselves that we need to be constantly maturing and moving forward. We noticed that your EP 'Overgrown' captures rather reflective and somewhat troubling concepts. What was the band's songwriting process like when formulating your lyricism regarding the different kinds of turmoil we can feel? All of the lyrics are taken from Bobby’s real-life experiences, both good and bad. “They are an interpretation of how I felt during those times. Like any lyrics, they can have different meanings for different listeners but mainly derive from specific events.” As an example, the song “Get You High” touches on substance abuse and the troubles dealing with it, but also how music can be a healthy substitute to mitigate those troubles. The instrumentals within your entire EP "Overgrown" are genuinely stimulating. When creating your instrumentals for each piece, how did the band go about reflecting lyrical concepts within your sonic delivery, and matching the lyrical atmosphere? Our writing process is usually the reverse order, with the instrumentation being written first and the lyrics will come after. Once we have the general idea of the feel of the song, Bobby will take a lyrical concept that suits the music and from there will expand it to fit the song. They are all songs that are riveting to perform so we are enthused that it sounds that way to the listener. Seeing as your EP "Overgrown" captures five high energy and intense tracks, why did you choose to keep the project so lively instead of adding some ballads that you're known for as well? As we briefly mentioned, we compiled a set of songs that had a driver behind them when playing them live and noticed that they invoked an extremely positive response from the audiences we were performing to. The ballads are good and add dynamics (you can’t be running at full throttle non-stop) but we also don’t want to write the same song twice and didn’t want to make anything that would feel redundant or rehashed. Within your EP 'Overgrown,' is there a particular track that stands out for your band? Do you guys have a specific favorite, and why? We all agree that "Don’t Do it Again" is our favorite. It is the most fun to play and we worked hard at making the recording sound as raw and as close to the live sound as possible. For Bobby, the lyrics touch on a very personal matter. The solo is Aaron’s favorite to play and most proud of. Aaron adds, “Our Engineer & Producer Matt at Echoplant Studio did a great job at pushing me to play past my limits to get that performance.”All in all, we feel that it is hard to find the weakest link out of the songs, they are some of our best and we are extremely excited to have them be received by listeners. facebook.com/BobbysCane instagram.com/bobbyscane

Based out of Bangalore, India, progressive Rock band Screetus is an amalgamation of the words, Scree, loose stones on a mountain, and Cetus, a sea monster in Greek mythology. A Screetus is a stone whale that’s about to disintegrate. As true lovers of stories and ones to be inspired greatly by artists of all realms that came before, Screetus tries its best to fulfill the role of a modern storyteller. While holding heavy roots in progressive rock, the music that they craft incorporates elements of psychedelia, modern electronica, and classical symphonies. Their debut album, 'Auburn Garden,' is a concept album that delves into various perspectives of abuse and the debasement of one's soul. The idea of abuse is viewed through multiple lenses like drugs, psychological and physical abuse, and religion. “Scarlet, Cloudy, and Closed,” sets the anticipation at high stakes with the ominous instrumentation that initiates the record. The instrumental components begin to progress as the deep and menacing vocals grace the speakers with reverberations and harmonies. The dystopian atmosphere that is carried throughout this song creates a dominion of universes that fuse together just as the genres displayed do so. The songs carefully selected on the album, 'Auburn Garden,' tell stories from the perspectives of the victim in despair, a hypocritical bystander, and the frenzied abuser. The expression behind “Scarlet, Cloudy, and Closed,” holds true to the unraveling. Screetus pours emotion into the composition as individual artists and band members. At any given time, you can pinpoint the sonic contributions that each creative provides to this piece of art as they mesh their chemistry together in a seamless fashion on “Scarlet, Cloudy, and Closed.” In a world where people are expected to follow the normality that is put in place for us, Screetus goes above and beyond to flee ordinariness. As the record advances in originality, their storytelling talents are unmatched as they allow us to disentangle numerous sentiments while focusing on the art they create all the way to the last moment of this masterpiece. The true signs of an auditory expedition. Hello Screetus and welcome to BuzzMusic. Congratulations on the release of “Scarlet, Cloudy, and Closed,” off of your debut album, 'Auburn Garden.' With a song that holds so many artistic components, we would love to know; what does your creative process looks like as a band? Thank you so much for having us! And thank you. It’s been a very engaging process, the release of our debut EP, and we’re learning a great deal. I would say that making music, to me, is somewhat analogous to how artists paint. I’m not good at that myself, but I understand that it’s about knowing beforehand what the artist wants to see on the canvas when it’s completely blank, and then filling in the details as the story emerges, little by little. Finding the right colors, applying the right layers, all that’s just a process of getting the details right, after a great deal of trial and error, in order to achieve that idea that’s already in your head. Song-writing, for me, is a similar process. For Scarlet, Cloudy, and Closed, and the other songs on the record, I knew what the song wanted to be about and how I wanted it to sound, at least vaguely, before starting to record anything. That sound, and those textures, I believe, are supremely important in getting right. And I had deliberated on that for days before realizing precisely what would be appropriate. After that, it was a simpler process of writing riffs and melodies, and rhythms that would accentuate the story. I start with a simple melody and then build on it, adding layers, and sometimes, taking them away. I record everything going directly into my computer initially as a rough sketch and program the drums so that I have a working demo that actually sounds like a complete song. Then I’d send it off to Vijay and Vamsi and we have detailed conversations about what they can add and do better because of their expertise in their specific areas. The idea is to always serve the song. Then they record their sections and we go over them a few times in case anything needs to be changed a bit, or as it was in this particular case, share their ideas about specific changes (and we don’t believe in holding back on the nit-picking) and I’ll record them in my studio. What is the meaning behind your debut album and this single in general? Why did you pick the theme that you did? This album is loosely inspired by the stories of Frankenstein and Prometheus. It delves into ideas of abuse and attempts to look at abuse through various perspectives. Saturn Eyes is told from the perspective of the victim who’s gone through hell and try as she might, even after getting back on her feet, continues reliving that torment. Looking Elsewhere, as it’s named, is told from the point of view of a bystander who fantasizes about helping someone in need, but doesn’t actually do anything more than gathering information. Finally, after the inevitable happens, this person grieves in the hollow space that is now filled with his guilt. Scarlet, Cloudy, and Closed was the song I had the most trouble writing, but in that sense, it was also the most fulfilling. This song is narrated by the abuser, and within this track, we see how the abuser doesn’t believe he’s causing any actual harm, but in the process of feeling more and more powerful over the victim, he starts losing control over himself. And that frenzy is the place where all the damage occurs. Deep Caves and Dreary Main is a prologue that stitches all of the songs together, through its three sections. Of course, abuse exists in many forms, and through the lyrics, I’ve tried to convey that it could be physical, or psychological, or sexual, or religious, or through drugs, or all of that, because I can’t wear one ends and the other begins. And then that’s how it’s related to the stories of Frankenstein. The victim is the monster. The bystanders are the people he meets, and the abuser is Dr. Frankenstein. I thought it was a different way of approaching this story that I’ve loved ever since I read it the first time as a child. I’ve read it many times since, and though popular culture has romanticized the story a tad too much, I’ve found it conveys so much about the human condition that it’s had a lasting impression on me. And it let itself out a little through this EP. Could you please go into detail about what the recording session looked like when making “Scarlet, Cloudy and Closed?” How long did it take you to record the album as a whole? This first album was recorded during the Covid lockdown, as a result of which, we weren’t able to get together and do it in a proper studio. But technology has evolved to a point where studios aren’t as necessary as they used to be. Artists have been recording in their basements and garages for years now, and with artists like Billie Eilish, they’re even getting a great deal of popular fanfare. So, we also figured that instead of waiting for the pandemic to pass us over, we should get the music while it was fresh. And we did exactly that. Once the song was written and the demo was recorded, I shared it with Vijay and Vamsi to get their inputs, and we spent a few days discussing those, which I wrote down. Then over the course of a week, I proceeded to capture all those encapsulated ideas in my home studio. First, I programmed the drums down to every note. This was probably what took the longest since I kept running it against Vijay who’d show me exactly how he’d play it. Unfortunately, he couldn’t just record the ideas himself because of the usual limitations of having a studio for drums. It’s not easy or cheap. But the discussions helped massively. I was able to program everything exactly how he’d play it, with maybe a little more embellishments here and there. Then I spent three days recording bass, guitars, and synths. I did all the vocals for every song on consecutive days, though. I find that a simpler process whilst also getting some consistency on how I wanted each track to sound. And this is pretty much how we did the entire album. The recording didn’t take too long, to be honest. It was about a month that we spent doing it. The larger amount of time, of course, was writing the songs and recording the demos. It took about three months to get each song to a place where it was 80% done and all we needed to do thereafter was to redo the takes properly and refine certain sections. What message would you like listeners to take away from this creation? Abuse is bad! Well, of course, that’s there. But more than that, I really believe we live in a world where people aren’t usually empathetic to anyone else. We like to believe that we are, but in all honesty, the world could do with more empathy. We need to always ask questions and attempt to understand that someone we love could be going through something that we haven’t experienced, but that doesn’t mean we can’t help them grow. And especially with a song like Scarlet, Cloudy, and Closed, I want to say that we need to understand what evil is, as well. Abuse doesn’t always come from a person. More often than not, it comes from an idea. The idea could be fear of God, or patriarchy; it could be rooted in the economics of the drug business and how people push drugs onto children who don’t really know better. We don’t see these things because they require effort. I would really like people to make an effort in understanding why someone goes off another path that might seem inexplicable, and how then can we help that person be better. We’d do well to live in a world with a little more empathy. What can we expect to see next from you? Well, we’ve already got ideas for another album and I’m already working on the demos as we speak. This time, it’ll be a full-length LP with eight or nine tracks and will probably be close to an hour-long. With the next album, I’m trying to explore more diverse sonic ideas and arrangements, but it’ll be a rock album nonetheless! We won’t say much on when we plan to release it, but I can say that we’re a good way into the pre-production process right now. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from the western side of Canada, Alternative Hip-Hop artist Mitch Kutter kicked off his music career by crafting EDM music in Red Deer, Alberta, in early 2012. In this time he has been dominating in the music scene, he’s always released music in a quick yet effective manner. 2018 was the year that he formed the record label The House of Beats and Blues with the original members of the 51/50 Family that came together to drop his first project returning to music since 2014, 51/50 The Mixtape. Dabbling in genres far and wide, Mitch Kutter is also known for showcasing his varied talents by releasing a Pop flavored, EDM record. This time, he’s back with 'Eviction Notice.' An EP delivering the soothing and buoyant fusion of Contemporary R&B instrumentation with the power and vocal delivery of Hip-hop’s known and loved traits. Kicking 'Eviction Notice,' off is the boisterous introductory record, “The Truth.” The instrumentation is dressed in bubbly and soothing elements dripping in enticing hi-hats as it is reminiscent of a Contemporary R&B vibe as Mitch Kutter approaches the track with his hard-hitting emcee like delivery. The presence in his vocals establishes dominance as he opens this EP giving us the cold hard facts in the lyrics he pens in, “The Truth.” Repping the traits that make him one to stand out in his own lane, Mitch Kutter paints a picture with his lyricism of knowing his worth and sticking to the facts. “Memoirs of the Fall,” slows the tempo down as we have entered the EP with the second record on rotation. A striking expression of perseverance shines bright as Mitch Kutter tells his story about how he is making it to the top by all means necessary. The burning passion in the vocalization that Mitch Kutter performs is one that we feel in the depths of our soul. The doubling effect on his vocals truly drives this piece home as it embodies trademarks of a record that is not to be taken lightly. Coming in third on the tracklist of 'Eviction Notice,' we have “Give Me Space.” The groovy and distant ambiance has you kicking back to relax as you get lost in the carefully crafted lyrics Mitch Kutter shares with us. The glistening elements in this instrumentation add a unique dimension to this record as we say back and forth. The captivating manner that Mitch Kutter says in his piece on being a unique individual in this universe, has us all relating to our own individuality. He passionately expresses that he thrives when he is in his own environment and you won’t catch him conforming to anyone’s idea of him. Mitch Kutter recruits Rebel Soulja for “The Dirt.” The two deliver a conscious and up-tempo performance as they talk about having vices they use as coping mechanisms in this crazy little thing called life. Reiterating the question of what you would do if your vices no longer work, forces us to sit with ourselves as we think that one over repeatedly and connect with them on a personal level for this record. Power dripping in facts is what these two have to offer us as we almost come to the end of 'Eviction Notice.' We have come to the final and bonus track on 'Eviction Notice.' You will recognize this song as the second song, “Memoirs of the Fall,” but this time Mitch Kutter has collaborated with Boy Casper to give you this extended version. We love the duo on this record offering up a different flavor. Both of their styles complement one another and in fact strengthen each other’s performance as Mitch Kutter once again drives home the message of making it to the top, no matter what it takes. Radiating in confidence, this song is a strong finish to the five-track composition of 'Eviction Notice.' Continuously working towards building himself and everyone around him up to the next level, Mitch Kutter does not hold back with his masterpiece EP, 'Eviction Notice.' This is one to add to your rotation as you follow this artist’s journey closely on his way to the top. Congratulations on the release of 'Eviction Notice.' This EP is definitely a sonic journey. We would love to know, what inspired the overall message of the EP? Thank you, it definitely has a couple of different types of vibes on the songs on it. Quite often when I go into writing for new projects I’ve been in a low spot emotionally, and I draw my inspiration from the way I feel in those low moments. I tried to sum up the feelings I was having both good and bad and release them artistically instead of any negative way. So I guess finding a way out of the dark place I was at the time inspired each song and the project as a whole. With “Memoirs of the Fall (feat. Boy Casper)” what was your creative reasoning behind adding a bonus track to 'Eviction Notice?' What was this collaboration like for you two? I wrote three songs for Eviction Notice originally. I and Boy Casper own a record label together and while I was mixing Memoirs of the Fall I had a room at the end of the track for either another verse or I would need to cut the rest of the track. I felt like the song as a whole and the production was very much in his wheelhouse for his sound. So while mixing it I called him in to listen and he wrote and recorded his part within an hour, and I believe it came out better than the original. Out of the five songs that you present to us, do you have one that resonates with you more than others? Memoirs of the Fall is what I feel resonates most with me. The story told in it is a quick summary of my year since my release in April, and just has the exact vibe I was going for start to finish when I started coming up with the idea and arrangement for the track. There are too many lines in it to name a favorite, but I catch myself returning to that track time after time. In terms of themes and messaging, what would you like your listeners to take away from this project? To take their feelings and find an outlet for them. So many people feel misunderstood or not heard at all these days. There are so many outlets both artistic and not that can help anyone out there not feeling their normal self. Everyone deserves to be heard and understood, I just hope everyone can find their outlet. How important is it for you to talk about real-life experiences in the music that you put forth to your listeners? I feel like there is a time and place to make music or art personal, and a time and place to be fun with it. I try to take from personal experience as often as I can when I write just as a personal preference. It comes easier to write about what I’ve been through or know that to make something up for more streams. Instagram

@.E gives fans a taste of what’s in store with his latest single, “At Our Dreams,” featuring Emanuel David. Port Chester born, and Buffalo raised multi-talented Hip-Hop, Trap, and R&B artist, @.E (A.E) is continuously motivating other artists to follow in his own footsteps. Getting into music around July 2020 on his way to California from NYC, @.E ventured into the studio with a friend and was instantly found himself inspired. Music has eternally helped @.E through the trials and tribulations life has set in place for him and it is in fact the reason why he decided to pursue a career in music as the creative genius he is. @.E takes it upon himself to lend a helping hand to others in their artistic journey. What fuels the fire of @.E’s career is his internal belief and faith, not only through the power above but through self-assurance and self-confidence that keeps him moving forward each day. Even though his artistic expedition is only beginning, it’s safe to say that @.E has the power and stamina to continue for years to come. “At Our Dreams,” entices you with the delicate melody of the instrumentation gracefully grooving through a UK style soundscape. @.E produces a clear and present vocalization of his hard-hitting lyrical abilities with witty quips and unmatched rhyme schemes. The depth in his voice matches the composition in a mesmerizing manner as his lyrics explode with force through each verse we are taken through. The title speaks for itself. “At Our Dreams,” exudes a vibrant pledge of dedication and work ethic that is put forth in the abstract storytelling style of @.E. If we can take one thing away from this record, it’s that @.E will persevere through anything that life throws at him as he stacks up against his empire. In the second verse, we are given the animated personality of Emanuel David. His clever wordplay is on par with the tone that @.E has set and Emanuel David does not disappoint in his empowering performance. The well-timed charismatic ad-libs he offers contributes a different dimension of flair on this track that breaks the verses up in a sizzling way. The dynamic duo gifts us a boost of confidence as we turn up the volume and roll the windows down in our cars. “At Our Dreams,” is nothing short of magnetic as we found ourselves instantly pulled in and hanging on to each word performed by both @.E and Emanuel David. Listen to "At Our Dreams," here. Congratulations on the release of “At Our Dreams.” This song drips in energy! We would love to know; how did the collaboration of yourself and Emanuel David come to life? So I've known Emmanuel David since elementary school in Williamsville, NY, (a suburb in buffalo)...we've always stayed in contact. He has been doing music for years but mainly singing. I've known this but when I drove to Cali from NY I was sent the beat by another friend who was also in Cali. I always knew eventually id try to do something with music ...you know take that "chance", it was inevitable to me that I would, but it was always in singing..never rapping, in fact, I'd laugh when people say I have the voice for it cause I'm like dude, "I'm not a rapper"...but I sent my friend Emmanuel the track and the hook cause I really came up with it right the first time I heard it in my car....sitting next to my other friend in front of Santa Monica beach in the parking lot, never forget it. Mad hot...but anyway I just sought advice from him and he said "man I got something for that, you're going to think is dope" I'm like really? so I just had to finish my part first, I told him it would go good with the 2nd verse the way I had it planned out...I really just knew how I was going to approach it, was weird but then I remember him sending it back a week later after I recorded everything about a week after I found the hook...I was walking the Santa Monica beach boardwalk as I was doing daily in the summer, I remember it starting getting dark out coming from Venice. I got an email of his verse and I had my headphones in listening, and tbh I was worried cause I needed it to be good the way I had my 3rd verse going...so I was nervous, he's a singer but yet I was confident in him...it was so dope, my face you could tell I was by myself and I was hyped, jumping up and down, kind of jogging instead of walking at that point and was so thankful. Could you take us into what the studio session was like when creating this record? I went to the studio a week after I made the hook. It was actually my 1st ever studio session by myself the first time was a week before that but just to observe even though I recorded a track that day too! (Santa Monica)...I just remember being so nervous because I was really all by myself with just the engineer Anthony Nguyen...it was easier since he was in the last session and made sure he was there so he already heard me rap,...I just did it, I kinda did it like nothing to lose in a way...the 06' Bryant line was literally improv and a mistake, you can tell I kinda just threw it in there real quick, I actually told my engineer, hey let's do that again I accidentally threw that in, sounded rushed and he was like no dude that was such a "hotline" I laughed. But then it went smoothly from there, got the trackback from Eman, and then finished it up. What is the meaning behind “At Our Dreams”? Did any certain story inspire it? The meaning is really the title ...at our dreams...I'm at an age (32) that really you don't see mc's come out new and really get exposure...I believe anything u put ur mind and heart to you can achieve. I drove from NY to Cali to really just do music. I left my apartment in NY and just realized that this trip would change my life and it would be to chase my dreams and I just know that even if I don't reach them that it'll get me farther then I ever thought I could go and would love to be that story of a man you don't need to look like a rapper, you don't need to be young, you don't need to be experienced, you just need a drive and a work ethic. You gotta have that passion and I just feel when it comes to music I naturally have that ..it excites me. so I found it very easy to come up with the track cause it was literally what I was going through...and the beat is dope. What would you like your listeners to take away from this song? I just want people to know that I'm doing it...and most people that know me know how random it is so it's really possible to do random things with max effort. "I got no choice" "head full steam" I left for California and really rearranged my whole life so I had no choice in my mind to go full go and my head needs to be right to do it also. Do you have any other releases planned before the end of 2020? Yes, I have so many tracks coming out...my album or ep will be titled parked car vibes...as most of my darkest nights have been in there and also alot of my songs have been written in there also...I have tracks produced by ke on the track, the premise on the beat just to name a few, and will be doing a track with my cousin who I actually inspired to do music and produce and shes dope sent me a beat that I loved so much (she did it on her phone) that I wrote a freestyle to it called "gentleman's freestyle".., be known as "Jackie" proud of her. instagram.com/monte1706

The Miami native and industry fiend DJ G.O.D. takes us through the sweet stylings of R&B with his latest single, "LDLHA (feat. Deja B.)." DJ G.O.D. has served many hours to our music industry through executive and creative endeavors, making him a highly familiar name. With countless entrepreneurial experiences and helping artists achieve their visions through DJ G.O.D.'s extensive industry knowledge, it would be a shame to miss such an in-depth creator do what he does best. Especially on his latest collaboration with Deja B., the two offer fire that smokes our speakers. DJ G.O.D. and his latest hit "LDLHA (feat. Deja B.)" take listeners on a sultry and modern R&B journey through tightly-wound production and Deja B's powerful and intriguing vocals. While Deja B. sings a reflective and empowering message of standing her ground, DJ G.O.D.'s production comes through to support her powerful message. "LDLHA (feat. Deja B)" starts with droning background keys that meet spacey synths, offering the song a celestial and ambient atmosphere. Once Deja B's melodic vocals appear, she begins singing of the trials and tribulations she's seen from her significant other that can't seem to treat her the way she deserves. What makes the track all the more intriguing is DJ G.O.D.'s intricate R&B production, offering all sorts of complex drum breaks, melodic background synths that provide immense space, and incredible vocal production driving the song deeper. Ending the song on a sweet and introspective note, we love the heart and soul that the entire single offers. DJ G.O.D. has taken modern R&B to new places with his single "LDLHA (feat. Deja B.)," alongside Deja B.'s sweet and warm vocals, the song offers a blaring sense of independence and inner-worth. Hello DJ G.O.D. and welcome to BuzzMusic. We're swooned by the passion and power you've infused into your single, "LDLHA (feat. Deja B.)." How did you initially begin creating the song, what inspired you to take this atmospheric R&B tone? Like every song on the Love Is Love album, this song was also written for a mainstream artist in which we decided to pull back and keep. Far as choosing the tone, we felt the need to put the substance back into R&B, something the people could feel like the 90's R&B joints. Why did you want Deja B. to feature on your track "LDLHA (feat. Deja B.)," what pulled you towards her musical stylings to collaborate? Deja has a record titled ‘BluePrint’ on her debut album Open the Door in which her hook pours out so much vulnerability; so we knew from there that Deja would deliver the correct tone because not only she has the vocal ability to do so, but she also has the charisma. Speaking on the incredible vocal feature from Deja B. within "LDLHA (feat. Deja B.)," what was your collaboration like? Did you share the songwriting process, or did Deja B. write her own lyrics? Honestly, I almost thought the record wasn't going to happen because I caught up to Deja during the time she had just signed with Equity Distribution which is a branch at Roc Nation. Also, her schedule was busy writing for others. I had already written the hook and intro verse on a voice memo; Deja cleaned up the intro verse and flipped it to the pre-hook, also writing the verses, adding harmonies, etc., making it a masterpiece. How does "LDLHA (feat. Deja B.)" help listeners get to know you and your artistic brand better? Do you usually create such ambient R&B, or do you experiment with other sounds as well? Our target audience is those who appreciate real R&B, meaning R&B that tells stories rather than this new age R&B that talks about cars, jewelry, and just material things in general. The Love Is Love project is all about being relatable to the average couple; tapping in on the ups and downs of what love brings. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? Real R&B is to be expected anytime you hear Musicbox's name attached to it, and that goes for any genre of music for that matter. The Love Is Love R&B project complete now and it's featuring some extremely talented indie acts such as Qiuntellii, S. R. Soul, GeorgiaReign, LoverBoy Trè, Nick Lavelle, and of course, Deja B. Definitely be on the lookout for the R&B makeover of the '80s hit Roxanne featuring S.R. Soul and be on the lookout for ‘Can I Come Over: Makeup Sex' featuring LoverBoy Trè of Jacquees's boy band Bluff City. GeorgiaReign is delivering a much-needed message with Heartbreaks & Roses, Nick Lavelle went bananas with Anything, Qiuntellii is asking a serious question on Is It Over: yeah, I say to be highly anticipating the whole damn Love Is Love R&B project. instagram.com/Musicboxrg Instagram.com/Alwaysdejab

Pop sensation Dina Renee gives listeners a bubbly taste of her captivating new single, “Only Human.” This Los Angeles based Pop artist holds her Tennessee roots close to her heart. Dina Renee always had a dream of being a singer and took it into her own hands to teach herself how to play piano by ear at only three years old. Songwriting naturally came to her a few years later as she embraced all that music had to offer her soul. Dina Renee is establishing herself as an up and coming Pop artist making a wave. Her unique vocal tone, which is a blend of Retro Pop, allows her to stand apart from the rest as she creates memorable hooks that you couldn’t forget if you tried. “Only Human” emits an intoxicating radiance of Electro Pop ambiance filled with a modern twist that only Dina Renee can produce. You are immediately immersed in a surge of confidence as the up-tempo groove fills your speakers with many elements in the progression. There is the perfect balance of instrumentation and vocals that continue to accompany the composition as a whole. “Only Human” depicts a story of fishing for the bigger picture while not allowing us to fall back on using our faults. We can no longer use them as excuses because, at the end of the day, we’re only human, and we need to come to accept that. Dina Renee carries such an empowering delivery with the way she vocalizes her message in a reverberated tonal distinction. She submerges us with sultry melodies as we are pulled in by her intoxicating repetitious hook, “’Cause we’re only human.” This promising young artist is truly doing what she advocates herself and others to do in life – “Do it now.” Despite her perfectionist ways- she is now pursuing the dreams she had as a young girl and is fearless with a plate full of future endeavors. Pop sensation Dina Renee gives listeners a bubbly taste of her captivating new single, “Only Human.” This Los Angeles based Pop artist holds her Tennessee roots close to her heart. Dina Renee always dreamed of being a singer and took it into her own hands to teach herself how to play piano by ear at only three years old. Songwriting naturally came to her a few years later as she embraced all that music had to offer her soul. Congratulations on the release of “Only Human.” We are captivated by the release of your latest record. Could you please take us into what the creative process looked like when creating, “Only Human?" Thank you so much! Writing this song was kind of a therapeutic process. It was first my producer/ friend Aj asking me if we could not write a song about another guy that ruined my life. That actually seems difficult because I hadn’t realized that might be my favorite topic to write about, but at the time I was feeling really depressed about a lot of things. I was like how can we turn that into a song but somehow write it to make me and others feel better. Jordyn Kane was there co-writing it with me which was so amazing working with her. After about 30 mins of spitting out ideas and melodies we came up with “Only Human.” What does this song mean to you as an artist? I think it’s definitely edgier than the other songs I’ve done. Timbaland’s old records really influenced me for inspiration on the production, and I also wanted a more dance electronic track. Most of my songs are about love but for this record, I wanted to write about something more raw and vulnerable when speaking about my own personable struggles with myself. I speak about addiction, depression, and really just being too hard on yourself. I wanted a song people who are feeling down could relate to and feel like they aren’t alone. The title is basically saying we are all “only human” and it’s ok to not be perfect. I just hope this song is something people can relate to. What were the vibes like in the studio when recording, “Only Human?" The vibes in the studio were very fun. I love recording with my producer because he always can bring out the best in my voice and he may be just as much of a perfectionist as I am so I always appreciate that. What would you like listeners to take away from this record? I want them to feel inspired and to stop doubting themselves but to really start to do the things they want most in life because this year has definitely been so difficult in so many ways but one positive thing we can take away from this is to really work on our mental and physical health and try to take time to start pursuing the passions we always said we would if we had more time. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? What keeps me inspired is just having this time to really reflect and deal with things I never dealt with before internally. I think I’ve been so busy since I was in high school even and I haven’t slowed down at all to just really think about what it is I really want most in life. I’m inspired to take this time in quarantine to just heal and also start to do the things I’ve always said I was going to do. What’s next is more music videos, a fashion line I hope, a children’s book I wrote to be published, more acting roles, and Ofcourse more music. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC