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Canadian Hip/Hop artist Dozie is all about crafting his sound naturally and authentically. With a tracklist of already over 20 songs since 2019, Dozie has consistently exhibited his ability to remain active and versatile. In December 2019, Dozie hosted his very first show, which found itself to be completely sold-out and ultimately generating insane buzz for his music. Ready to propel himself and his sound even further, Dozie has released his highly anticipated single, "Let Me Go." "Let Me Go" heavily gives off early 00's R&B vibes, conforming to the smooth and slick style many of us find ourselves resonating with. Dozie takes the opportunity within the track to venture along with themes of lust, realization regarding such lust, and all of the emotions involved with everything combined. One aspect of "Let Me Go" that doesn't go unnoticed is the effortless flow and smooth quality of the executed performance by Dozie. As an artist, Dozie really knows how to appeal to his audience, all while remaining most true to himself and his own style. "Let Me Go" takes Dozie and his music to a new level, and if you've given a listen to his older tracks (which we highly recommend you do), you'll easily notice the progression within his musical nature. Dozie's constantly leveling up with his style, and "Let Me Go" innately proves that, only leaving us in even greater anticipation for future music. We found it incredibly natural to vibe along with "Let Me Go", and your projected style within the track. What kind of mindset did you have in place while choosing the production for this particular track of yours? I was obsessed with J.Lo’s "Love Don't Cost a Thing" after hearing it again while shuffling through youtube videos. I realized that we’d been stuck at home for so long because of Covid. "Let Me Go" was my way of bringing back the energy and excitement we felt when going out with friends and listening to the 2000’s hits. Coming off my most recent single "AC Milan" it only felt right to come back with a song that brought the same energy we’d been missing. There are undoubtedly a ton of influences packed into your tracks. What kind of influence would you say mainly drove the essence of "Let Me Go"? I've always been a fan of the 2000’s era hip hop and RnB music. From artists like Mario to Kanye who took old school samples and hooks to make game-changing songs. "Let Me Go" is driven by old school hip hop, from references about Cadillacs and Akon to the Destiny Child-like vocals on the hooks and bridges. How do you view your own progression of sound within "Let Me Go", compared to other singles you've released in the past? "Ac Milan" was my last single and is reaching the 100k point in streaming. I guess with this song I had to prove to myself that I could make hits in two very different sounds, one being more UK and Afro beats hip hop and the other being the more American flow. This was a creative test for me. As an artist who only continues to grow and advance with his crafted sound, what can your audience expect next with future releases? My audience can expect growth! I plan to keep releasing new music and more music videos. But my ultimate goal is to be global. I want my music streaming on every continent in the world and in every country. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you as we enter a new year? Being home due to the pandemic has honestly been such a catalyst for me. It's forced me to listen to more beats, find new songs, and flex my music-making muscles through late nights in Calgary. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

The California-based Singer/Songwriter, Musician, and Producer Joss Jaffe is here to sweep listeners off their feet with the sweet sounds of Reggae featured on his single, "Promises (feat. Mykal Rose)." Joss Jaffe's music has been vastly popular within transformational festivals surrounding yoga and conscious living, as he specializes in collaborating with diverse artists across the globe to birth his authentic, mellow, and swooning sound. Teaming up with Mykal Rose for their single "Promises (feat. Mykal Rose)," Joss Jaffe found himself executing his long studies of Indian Classical music while grooving with the glory of uplifting Reggae. What's interesting about this single is that Joss Jaffe and Mykal Rose become quite political with their lyricism, explaining that leaders' false promises must come to an end. "Promises (feat. Mykal Rose)" begins with uplifting Reggae-inspired instrumentals through a warm brass section, short piano bursts, a plucky electric guitar, and airy percussion breakdowns. As Mykal Rose begins singing the hook with his unique vocal stylings, not only are we lost in his authentic delivery, but we're deeply engaged in his lyricism, stating lyrics like "promises are comfort for a fool." Once Joss Jaffe begins to spill his verse, the melodies he delivers offer a natural warmth while executing his lyricism regarding the lack of leadership we've seen as we've been promised things that haven't come to fruition. Ending the song off with bright instrumentals, "Promises (feat. Mykal Rose)" offers listeners a powerful lyrical message while pushing through with incredible Reggae instrumentals and an ode to Indian-style melisma through both Joss Jaffe and Mykal Rose's brilliant vocal abilities. What inspired you to take on rather serious lyricism within your single, "Promises (feat. Mykal Rose)?" What did you want listeners to take away from your lyricism? The song draws inspiration from classic reggae songs that call out hypocrisy, lies, and iniquities such as Bob Marley's "Small Ax" or Bunny Wailer's "Fighting Against Conviction" and presents a vision of justice and right action where good words and deeds are in concert. The song speaks to that moment when people demand change, which is relevant in this current time and place, but also a recurring theme in human society and around the world. The message from this song is "actions speak louder than words" and in the end, enough people will see through the lies of politicians and bad leaders to force a reckoning. Regarding the incredible vocal feature on your single, "Promises (feat. Mykal Rose)," why did you want Mykal Rose to accompany you on the single? What did his vocals provide that you felt the song needed? Mykal Rose is a true Legend in Reggae Music. He brings a vocal style and presence that can't be duplicated and it sets the tone for the song right from the start. It was incredible to collaborate with him and he pushed me to create the highest possible quality for this unique track. Mykal also has a long history of speaking to social justice issues in his lyrics and music and it amplifies the power of a song like this. Speaking on your songwriting and lyricism again within "Promises (feat. Mykal Rose)," did the two of you share the lyric writing process, or were the lyrics written prior to your collaboration? Mykal Rose wrote his section of the lyrics and I wrote my section. The engineer Tim Donlou, a friend and long-time collaborator, also played a part by combining our tracks in the second part of the song, where we trade off lines creating new meanings and relevancy to the lyrics as the voices mix. This is a classic technique in Dub style music where the engineer adds content by blending, fading, crossing, and manipulating the vocal tracks to create new ideas. Tim is a master at this style and has been working as a producer for over 25 years in Reggae, Dub, Electronica, Ambient and Experimental music. Seeing as you've spent years studying Indian Classical music, what inspired you to venture into Reggae as well? How did you go about merging the two with your single, "Promises (feat. Mykal Rose)?" That's a great question! I do have a background in classical Indian music, Indian Raga, and Tabla drums. This song is a pretty straightforward reggae song so the Indian influences are minimal in this case (Check out my Dub Mantra series of records for a more thorough "cross-pollination" of Dub and music from India!). There are a few places in the breakdown where my voice "slides" between the notes and those few places have a somewhat Indian singing quality, but it is subtle. Reggae has always been one of my favorite styles of music growing up in California where it is a consistently popular genre of music. We even have our own popular reggae acts such as Sublime, Iration, Rebelution, and many others. What can listeners expect to hear next? Stay tuned for some super exciting new music! My next single is Titled "Sun To Shine" and features world jazz artist Dave Stringer who is also a Grammy nominated producer. The song has a dream pop feel to it and there are uplifting and spiritual themes to the lyrics. It will be accompanied by an animated music video! Following that will be a number of singles culminating in a full-length album "Sun, Mountain, Sea" in 2021! I can't wait to share it with you. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

From Huntsville, Alabama, Shane Davis is a multitalented Singer and Songwriter who has just released a track “Let Go” that will bring back nostalgic memories of the Classic Rock era. This year, he gathered a few of his friends, now called the Shane Davis Group, to help create a self-titled album from his solo material. Izzy Miller brings the soul with her bass skills, Alex Reynolds shreds the electric guitar, and Shaun Bloodsworth is the beating heart of the group on the drums. Opening with strums of an electric guitar comparable to the style of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Shane Davis introduces his fans to his Classic Rock musical persona. With its sturdy bass guitar, playful electric guitar, and sparse slams of cymbals and high hats, the background instrumentation of “Let Go” stays true to the time-honored characteristic of feel-good Rock and Roll. The chorus of “Let Go” is one that could stand the test of time. Shane Davis has kept the melody catchy, yet attainable for fans across the globe to easily sing along to. The bone-chilling guitar riffs give “Let Go” its uniqueness within the Classic Rock industry by adding a sizzling heat to the whole track. The percussion mirrors the dynamic energy of the song; the drummer holds back at the right times and creates a thumping beat during passionate moments. Shane Davis gives Classic Rock lovers another reason to adore this song with its charismatic instrumental sections that genuinely showcase the group’s many intrinsic musical talents. The nostalgia hit hard and brought us back to the days of feel-good Classic Rock when we listened to “Let Go.” What was your inspiration for this song? I was actually in the shower humming a melody, and the first line popped into my head, and I thought maybe I have something here. I ended up writing the entire first verse in the shower so I hopped out to grab a guitar. When I got the guitar the riff just materialized, and within a few minutes, I had the song written. A lot of my songs come to me at the moment. Could you elaborate on the message behind your lyrics for “Let Go?” I wrote the rest of the lyrics to relate to holding on to things that might be holding you back or might end up being detrimental if you don't let them go. I guess it was inspired by how sometimes we hold on to things thinking that we can't let go of whatever it is we are holding on to, only to stop and look at the situation and realize that we will be better off letting go. How does “Let Go” compare to the rest of the songs on your new, self-titled album? "Let Go" is probably the most upbeat song on the album. I also think it's the shortest song on the album. Can you tell us about your collaboration as The Shane Davis Group? The Shane Davis Group started because I had a bunch of material that I didn't think fit stylistically into my other band the Black Market Salesmen. I really wanted to perform these songs in a group so I got together with some friends and put the group together. The Shane Davis Group is fairly collaborative with everyone given a lot of freedom in coming up with their own parts. Going forward my next releases will be credited to the Shane Davis Group. What can we expect to see next from you as we enter a new year? I plan to start recording again in January and hopefully can tour sometime in the coming year, but with everything that's going on in the world, we will have to wait and see if that will be feasible. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Coming from a musically oriented family, Hip-hop artist Maal spent most of his early childhood in Florida before taking the leap and moving to Montclair, New Jersey, at the age of 9. Being blessed with such talented and eclectic individuals in his presence, Maal has grown into the promising up and coming artist he is today. Thriving in an environment that allowed him to grow accustomed to freestyle sessions right outside the front doors of his grandmother’s house in Florida, it wasn't until moving to New Jersey that he found his own unique signature style and tonal distinction in the rhymes he creates that has allowed him to develop his rapidly growing fan base worldwide. “Kickit!” allows you to dip into your innermost buoyant self. This record relies heavily on the bassline and kicks drums that heavily drive this instrumentation home. The presence in Maal’s vocalization is spread out steadily through each verse and hook you hear. His tonal distinction carries a powerful embrace as an emcee that takes pride in the strategic placement of each rhyme scheme performed. “Kickit!” flexes on every single thing that Maal works hard for. He knows the magnetism that he brings to the table and he wants you to all know that he is here to stay. With each witty quip that he displays, you can feel the essence of his boisterous personality shine through his conveyance. Maal takes the authoritative old school Hip-hop roots and sprinkles his own modern twist on this style with components that are exclusive to his artistic abilities. “Kickit!” has you moving to the record in a heartbeat. A song of this caliber breaks the scale as you get to dig deeper into who Maal truly is as an artist and why he is establishing his spot as an up and comer in the music industry. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Maal, and congratulations on the release of, “Kickit!” You carry so much energy through this track. What was the studio session like when recording it? The session was very unique I recorded it outside on my producer's porch when COVID-19 first started. How important is it for you to carry real-life components into the music you create? I feel like it’s important to always have real components about you in every piece of art you make if it’s drawing, theater, or music. How was your creative process different for “Kickit!” versus other songs you have created? The creative process for "KICKIT!" was off of pure instinct and what I was feeling in the moment because it was a freestyle but also being written all at the same time and not only that song took me an hour to make. What would you like listeners to take away from “Kickit!?” What I want people to gain from "KICKIT!" it’s just the feeling of the nonstop intensity and hyperness hence the reason why the cover art is so crazy and minimalistic is that you're not supposed to focus on the cover you’re supposed to feel something and that’s what I try to do with each every one of my songs What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you as we enter a new year? Honestly everyday things keep me inspired (the good things/the bad things) upcoming next year is my debut project from me called 'TOONY WORLD.' Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from El Paso, Texas, is artist Truly Jamez. Putting out his music as a means of release, as well as attempting to inspire listeners with his projected wisdom, Truly Jamez is all about expressing his true self and experiences to his audience. Often packing in real and raw realities of his life, listeners can expect the music of Truly Jamez to be as authentic as one could possibly make it, and his latest single release extremely goes towards representing this. Truly Jamez's latest release, "Reminder," serves a great purpose regarding introspection and reasoning. "Reminder" talks on pivotal themes, and Truly Jamez doesn't miss the opportunity to share his most intimate emotions with listeners. "Reminder" is sonically infused with a simplistic beat, keeping the productional style of the track balanced so that the focus can majorly be on the lyricism of Truly Jamez. The track begins with the narrative of early life and the easygoing elements that come along with childhood. Eventually, "Reminder" delves into the harsher elements of self-realization and self-expression, ultimately painting a bleak picture of such realities. Truly Jamez finishes the track on a positive note, relating back to the present time and how such milestones allowed him to reach the point he's at in his life now. If you're in for an emotionally-driven true story, "Reminder" is most definitely the track to source out, as Truly Jamez doesn't front when it comes to sharing his personal life story. Did you find it at all trivial to write and record "Reminder" considering the emotional elements tied to the track? Were there any obstacles that surfaced whilst creating this track? Since most, if not all, the lyrics I write are my personal emotions, there was a bit of a challenge when converting my raw emotions and feelings into a song. It’s hard for some people to open up. This music is how I do that and express myself. Putting deep and meaningful thoughts of mine into a song meant me being able to clear my mind. At times I had to pause and reflect on the lyrics I was writing. Sadness, denial, depression, hope, love, hate. It all went into writing Reminder. What kind of effect were you hoping "Reminder" would project onto listeners? Writing “Reminder” was my way of telling people to hold on. To keep fighting through whatever they are going through. I wanted to let people know that they aren’t alone in their troubles. I’ve been there. The ups, downs, and all in-between, I’ve been through it all, just like them (the listener). There’s always sunshine after rain, and if I can help someone realize that things do in fact get better, then that’s a win for me. How would you describe your ambitions as an artist, and ultimately how they tied into the release of "Reminder?” One of my top motivations is to connect with people through music. I strive to make a real connection with the listener. “Just know you’re not alone, in my heart you got home. We are all a family all United by the sound of music.” A line from my single “On My Way” pretty much sums up my meaning to create music. As an artist who strives for a personal connection with his listeners, how were you hoping "Reminder" would allow you to connect with listeners in a disparate way from previous releases of yours? My previous releases have been all about me. My emotions, thoughts, feelings. I’ve displayed my true self on these songs and in a way have made myself vulnerable to the listeners by putting myself out there with raw emotion. With “Reminder”, I let the listeners know that I’m still going through hardship and fighting my own demons. But while doing that, I remind them that I’m still pushing on and trying to rid said demons. I remind them to never give up. There’s always a way out. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? I find inspiration in one of the most simple places. My mind. I take negative thoughts and memories and transform them into something that not only benefits me but others. Family and friends are also a key source of support for me. I couldn’t do what I do without them always reminding me to keep fighting towards my dream. A person I’d like to point out, in particular, is my very good friend Brandon. He’s not my blood, but he’s my brother. He is just as dedicated to my music as I am, if not more. I couldn’t thank him enough. The future is bright. I intend to keep releasing music that inspires me and others to keep the positive flowing. Although the lyrics to my music are dark, the future of my music career is bright, and barely starting to blossom. Music is always being worked on. Merch lines are being planned out along with my just starting brand “TrueVZN”. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

When the duo of Long Meach mavericks in Shiro delivered their debut EP over four years ago, they, like many young people, were looking to focus their creative energies somewhere productive. As they grew and developed, continually bartering over each other's artistic intuitions and denoting the world's injustices while also reflecting on love, trauma, the legacy of synths, and the enigma of the future, they prevailed in the hearts of fans like conquistadors. Still, much of the music that arrived from Hannah Park and Steven Spillage was implicitly occupied with a commotion of cynical yet compassionate narratives. Coming off the backend of a quarantine that left America stunted, and trafficking in an array of singles that emulsified their sonic aesthetic to a perfect consistency, it was hard for fans to feel patient when they first announced their latest EP, 'Remain,' and today, fans can let out a deep sigh of relief with its arrival. Part of Shiro's appeal is in how their early EP's and their manifold of singles exhibited the sounds of Dark-wave, Synth-rock, and at times garage-reminiscent Post-punk. Largely fashioned from seeping vocals and glitchy computerized synths that gyrated in a balance between something like Radio Head and a Bjork mix-tape, their numbers are ambient and yearning, yet soulful, and eclectic. Shiro stares passionately into the eyes of a fading world and, swiftly, shakes up the foundations on which it stands, with their enigmatic, almost otherwordly audible displays, like looking into a sonic kaleidoscope. Over the four years since their first release, the duo has been working fervently towards informing their listeners and educating them, and with 'Remain,' they continue their cosmonaut trajectory into realms of profound emotions that fans should prepare themselves to experience. On the mystifying opening track "Guilt," Shiro nods to the fact that they're hiding the bottomless emotion of guilt and how it festers within, with all its decrying energy. Lamenting over steadying electro-braided back-beats from what feels like the deeper expanses of space, Hannah intones with an iridescent echo that latches onto her trailing words like kudzu: "somebody helps you, you're so figured out, I'm nobody's angel, and causing them all mass hysteria." It's the same kind of hyper-dynamic, magnetized songs they've made since their conception. Some of 'Remain's' takes this aesthetic and ambiance to even more fabulous expanses. "Gold Teeth," for instance, is prismatic and gregariously ambient, musing over the complete acceptance and catharsis found within love ("let's just say I do, fall forevermore,") overtop an instrumental that sounds like it's slowly evaporating into space, splitting apart at a molecular level to super-charge the air with a kinetic energy that works in-tandem with Hannah's voice. It's a song that makes you feel like you've been transported into the same reflective room that the duo is performing from, and as the emollient harmonies diffuse from the voids, your left in a meditative state with a soothing after-glow. Much of the songs on 'Remain' give off the feeling of being malleable and dynamic, especially with the variations of emotionally-charged sonics they produce and the inescapable sense of air their compositions utilize. A song like "Seaweed" employs this stratagem beautifully, inaugurating Shiro's mantra-like epiphany with the sounds of birds chirping, ominously droning wails in the backdrop, and a saturated low-end that uproots the feeling of the song from cathartic to grim with the snap of its sinuous fingers. Throughout the entire endeavor, as Hannah resounds like a cherubic songstress over, "mercy mercy mercy wait, cos it's all a day away, cos it's all a day away, and I keep you so long baby," Steven paint their breathing production with a diverse array of filtering swells, punchy beats, and overwhelmingly gorgeous howlings from below, above, and beyond. The highlighter and probably the most adhesive track on 'Remain' comes in the love-sick smooth-cadenced, "Malpaís." Here, a gritty electric guitar takes form over the atmosphere's of the mix with a bent at suggesting like a lysergic escape from the feeling of wanting to cry and denounce love; or maybe it's the opposite, and it makes you want to hunker down under your heaviest blanket for a session of eye-watering predilections. It's just a testimonial to the sort of freedom Shiro allows fans throughout their playback. Regardless, when Hannah works in-tandem with the steady crunching drums that Steven masterfully inlays underneath her, there's a paramount sense of aching that surfaces, making you want to sway along to the intoxicating aura it creates within. It's an amorous song, but with a tendency at sounding therapeutic, even if Hannah is rueing amongst her dejected feelings: "I feel like going off, I feel like getting over it, I feel like getting out, I feel like getting tired." When it's all over, and the last bits of this gemstone single fades out with all its lithe choreography, back into the shimmering rifts, you're left with a sense of undeniable purification. Maybe you can relate, or perhaps the instrumentals took hold of your body; the point is, it will make you feel something special. The record's closer, "I Remember," is one of the more gallantly resounding moments on the record, connecting soothing vocals and jovial sounding synths in an emollient surge that feels like a détente between the gloom Shiro's lyrics, are indisputably colored with, and the upliftment their instrumentals inject into your soul: "just look at who I have become, I've been a soul forsaken, and I just don't know where to go." It's a quietly devastating anecdote, focusing-in on the feeling of holding on before letting go. But even this track sounds bright at its heart, with each refrain giving audiences time to swallow and quarter the echoing sentiments Hannah and Steven are distributing with care. You could easily describe it as the meddlesome physiological monologues that fester within you on restless nights: "Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here? Follow me into nothing, don't let me say goodbye." When the smooth dance between purified electric guitars and glimmering sprite-like synths begin to fade out alongside Hannah's incandescent whisperings, there's nothing left to be wanting; every crevasse overflowing within Shiro's magical sonics, and the super-charged air surrounding those pits of emotion don't feel threatening—they're welcoming. The sorts of emotionally-charged tendencies found within 'Remain' are commonplace for the duo, but their confidence and mastery in production prove to be a testament to the newfound prominence their expressions hold in the age we live in. Bolstered by Steven Spillane and chaperoned by Hannah Park, this record finds Shiro solidifying many of the aural trajectories from their previous singles. They still shine with vocals that blossom within a haze of decays, their instrumentals are inlaid with meticulous attention to design, their synth lines present even more elusive, and the seldom distorted saturation is more potent. They've always been competent in formulating their feelings through sound, but they seem now more able than ever to amalgamate those cohesive sentiments into an EP that glistens. 'Remain' is a luring bid at enticing fans to follow them down into the substrata of their most contemporary musical opus yet. Can you tell us how you corroborated together to make sure "Remain" had the most cohesive playback experience? What was the biggest challenge in picking the order with which each song would arrive? A lot of times when we write songs, we start gaining a loose idea of the order of the songs based on the emotions they convey. The whole EP felt like a comedown from a toxic or stressful situation, due to the subject matters and vibes of the songs, so we more or less tried to make the EP flow in that way. The biggest challenge was trying to keep the energy of the EP going while still conveying the emotional message of each track. If you could pin-point the two primary emotions that you think influenced the way 'Remain' turned out as a whole, which would they be, and why do you think they were so impactful for you? The two primary emotions were anger and sadness. They were so impactful for us because we were grieving the loss of many friends, family members, and previous life stages that we couldn't access anymore, due to age or distance or the plain fact that they just didn't exist anymore in the physical realm. Sadness was the inspiration behind many of our songs, while anger was the guiding light that showed us where we needed to make the most adjustments in our lives. With anger came clarity, and that is kinda what guided how the EP feels: anger and sadness turned to resolution and inspiration. To make it more comprehensive: "Guilt", the first track, is all about being an angry, toxic person, "Malpaís", the second track, is acknowledging sadness, "Seaweed" is an elegy for the things and people that have passed on in our lives, "Gold Teeth" is the moment of clarity and self-love, and "I Remember" is remembering and respecting all the loved ones and experiences that made a great impact on our lives. When you think back to the years you've spent working together as Shiro, and now with the latest release of 'Remain,' what strikes you as the most significant learning experience throughout all this time? Did you find yourselves incorporating that lesson into this record somehow? The most significant learning experience was just learning not to be afraid. We are both very introverted people with varying degrees of negative life experiences that can make us scared to go after the things we love. Working on this release has made us realize time is so short. We have changed a lot as people and as a band. We went from being extremely angry people in a four-piece, indie rock band into becoming hopefully more compassionate, confident, and loving people in an indie synthpop duo in a relatively short time. Being in this project has made us learn to love people more deeply and be more honest. The whole experience of chasing this musical experience is one of the scariest, life-changing things we've ever done, and we definitely use love and growth as the main themes of this record. Are there any musical influences or inspirations you can thank for some of the aesthetics you found yourselves leaning towards in 'Remain?' Who are these influencers, and why did you feel they had such an immense impact on you two personally and throughout 'Remain?' We credit Radiohead and Portishead for always influencing us to go towards the dark and symphonic sounds! The "Third" Album by Portishead was particularly huge for us. Also Blood Orange and SZA's album "Z" shaped a lot of Hannah's lyricism and wispy phrasing. We also love Cocteau Twins for their huge guitar tones; Burial, Bjork, Sassy 009, and many many many others (especially in the outsider house genre) for electronic beat inspirations. We've always loved a big, melancholy sound that is very textured without being too dramatic which is why we were particularly influenced by these artists. If you could give your listeners a few words that would act as the prologue for the Artists you've become, the ethos you represent now, and the experience behind 'Remain,' what would you say? As a band, we are constantly evolving and shifting in sound. We have written new songs since "Remain" that are totally different in feel, and we still keep evolving and getting better, but we will still remain dedicated to breaking sonic boundaries with texturized computer beats, ethereal guitar, and humanistic vocals and lyrics at the center of it all. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

AVERTO is a Pop-Electronic duo composed of two audio students with the same passion for creation and music. Fusing together their ambitions and education in music, a sound filled with “Cry” is the first single AVERTO released after their formation in 2018, a build-up to their debut EP titled '1304.' The alternative song blends pop and electronic for an otherworldly experience, singing from the perspective of someone trying to make things right in their relationship. The listener is eased in slowly with acoustics, shining a light on the vocals and clean falsetto. When the song picks up, you will fall into the story and be taken along a journey of remorse and realization, the sorrows of trying to put a relationship back together after breaking it. “Cry” brings with it a sense of hope, as though the bond forged between the two has not been severed completely and there is a chance to rebuild. AVERTO is not afraid to experiment with different sounds and genres, even adding in lots of acoustic pianos and jazz instrumentation. The vocals in “Cry” flow smoothly, the pleasant tone driving the story and carrying the emotion. As the song fades out and prepares to come to a close, AVERTO adds a short clip of insight to the creation of “Cry” and the place in the heart where the idea came from. Make sure to check out the rest of AVERTO’s debut EP '1304,' here. As a new act, you seem very mysterious! We understand there are two of you, but we only see one person's face - who is AVERTO, and what are you about? Hi! Thank you so much for having us! You’re right! there are two of us, but we’ve always felt that our music says more about us than we ever could. We believe music belongs to everyone, the mystery allows for the listener to decide who or what they find in the other person. That sounds really deep, but essentially it’s the opposite. It’s just music. BUT we are also two best friends who just happen to love working together. We love your lead single 'Cry'!. The array of genre styles make it such an interesting listen! How do you keep such a balance between the emotional/acoustic aspects of “Cry” and the upbeat sections? We’re so glad to hear you love the single!! We think the best way to answer that question is with an analogy: When you look at a painting and you’re seeing a bunch of different tones and colors, what ties them together are the shades in between. The same happens in Cry. As the song goes on, smaller elements (or shades of color) are introduced. This is what ultimately ties all the sections together. Once every sound has been introduced, the transition between acoustic and upbeat becomes natural. What made you decide to include the speaking clip at the end of “Cry?" How do you think this will enhance the experience for your listeners? We had a couple of reasons for including that clip, but then there are two important ones. On a practical level, we could have put in a bridge instead. However, we didn’t want it to be predictable. The structure of the song is very clearly pop, but we wanted to turn away from what people would expect! On a more personal level, the clip is a voice note. Whenever the two of us have too much to say to each other (which happens a lot) we use voice notes! It’s how we communicate and how most of our song ideas start. It’s personal and our way of directly talking to you, the way we would to each other. What is the significance of '1304' for AVERTO, and how did you decide to make this the title of your EP? '1304' is actually a date! We started writing our very first song together, Memories, on the thirteenth of April 2018. It marks the start of AVERTO, literally. What can we expect to see next from you as we enter a new year? We’re working on so many new songs, so you can expect a new EP! We are so excited to share our stories with you and to grow as we go! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From Nashville, TN, the Singer/Songwriter, and Alt-Pop Artist Kenna plant the seeds for her future with her latest inspirational single, "Harvest." Unapologetically speaking her truth, Kenna stands strong as an LGBTQIA+ identifying artist while using her platform to tackle social justice issues at large and always inspiring the listener to trust their own individual process. With her recent single, "Harvest," Kenna pushes the logic that there's power in waiting for one's dreams to flourish and keeping track of the growing success that will soon come their way. With spacious and melodic instrumentation and bright Pop production, Kenna pushes us into the unknown with each warm sonic aspect and her empowering lyricism. "Harvest" begins with Kenna's airy and delicate vocals singing of her troubles and seeking the root of her problems. As the surrounding instrumentals start to power through with immense space through soothing electric guitar melodies, airy drum breaks, and ambient Pop synths, the song offers faith and optimism within Kenna's passionate performance and the equally engaging instrumentals. As the energy picks up about halfway through the song, a whopping percussion breakdown leads the way for Kenna's soothing vocals to serenade listeners regarding the nurturing of their goals. As she continues to deliver lyrics that remind listeners of their inner-power, the song comes to an end with the song's climax through surreal instrumentals that fuel our inner fire. We're highly appreciative of such a textured and empowering single like "Harvest," as Kenna puts it all on the line for listeners to find the inspiration to execute their goals and take good care of them. What initially inspired you to create a song like "Harvest," where you highlight the importance of nurturing your dreams? This year has been incredibly challenging, with a lot of uncertainties floating around. It has felt like a new question mark has popped up at every stage of my journey. I came into the room with Jared Anderson, my co-writer and producer, (or, Zoom session in this case) with the first verse idea - “I’ve been digging in the dirt // going deep as I can go without getting hurt // can I find the root, can I make space // for something that’ll ground me through the change.” I think throughout this year especially, it’s important to hold onto what grounds us - whatever that is. The unknown is always going to be there. I’ve been holding onto patience, onto beauty, onto meaning, and having faith in the process. Sometimes we just have to dive in and trust. How did you craft the instrumentals and production on "Harvest" to offer a similar inspirational tone as your lyrics? What was your creative process like when arranging and composing the song? The acoustic guitar at the beginning of the song is exactly how we started writing the song. We ended up making the acoustic guitar the main part of the song in the recording process. I love combining organic instruments and sounds with synth-based elements, which was what we tried to achieve in this track. I think it’s symbolic of my creative process, wanting to feel grounded in that acoustic/earthy sound while also adding experimental elements. Your lyrics within "Harvest" are incredibly vivid and descriptive. How did you go about writing lyrics that would inspire the listener? All I seek to do is speak from the heart. In doing so, I hope that it speaks to someone else’s heart. That’s all I ever want to do - to connect, to share in our common human experiences. What can we expect to see from you as we enter a new year? More new music! A lot of it. I can’t wait. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

Always finding satire in his own ability, Rediisin writes with purpose and rhythm. This multi-talented artist reigning from Toronto, Canada executes his skills as a drummer, songwriter, and producer that fully invests himself into mastering his own craft. Currently fulfilling his dreams one step at a time, Rediisin works in his basement continually seeking out the reach of categorization. As one who is influenced by drag culture, new wave, and the indie scene in the city of Toronto, Rediisin electrifies glam rock into wave pop and garners major attention by doing so. Rediisin is known for fusing together genres by combining electronic synths and samples with raw rock instruments to create a new bump in his staple sound. This time, he is winning over fans with the release of his charismatic album, 'The Vision.' 'The Vision,' begins with the first track titled, “Real-time.” Heavy elements that glisten on the side of Rock but carry a light Pop element submerge the speakers in sonic bliss. You can’t help but tap your fingers and toes as soon as the record is introduced. Greeting the instrumentation with deep and resonant vocals that pedal delicately through reverberations, Rediidin’s vocals carry a certain nostalgic feel as they depict a story on the reflection of being a life-time musician while being a newcomer to the skill of songwriting. The journey can carry bittersweet components but in the end what matters is the fact that you gave it your all, which Rediisin strives to do. In the second record on this album, we are gifted with “General Statements.” This track dedicates it’s instrumentation to airy synths that harmonize as the vivid drums set a fast pace tempo. A great way to compose the tracklist structure. Rediisin displays extremely memorable lyrics and melodies as he showcases his artistic versatility by basing this song off a combination of general statements that carry appeal. The tonal distinction in his voice exudes the burning passion that lives within him. It transfers his meaningful messages to the listener in such a unique manner. “Sucks @ Sports,” is the third record we can hear on 'The Vision.' The futuristic elements in this song pair rather nicely with the 70’s grunge edge that pull us deep into the composition in place. Rediisin wrote this song to express the feeling of being stuck but not wanting to quit. Something that a lot of us in this world have first-hand experience with. As Rediisin came from a band that in fact loved sports, he came to the realization that he did not like them one bit. The presence and attitude that Rediisiin displays in his vocalization carry an up-tempo emcee like delivery to tell his story. Once again sprinkling his own flair as he bends genres. “NoisesintheMoments,” begins with laid back Electro Pop synths that have us anticipating what is next to come. As the laid back, lounge-like rhythm begins to pick up, we can hear a ruthless Rediisin shining light on his emotions. The instrumentation truly stands out as the unmatched format allows Pop to take the centerpiece on this table of talent. The sonic voyage in place paints an image of the frustration behind constantly thinking of music. The new melodies, rhythms, old songs, and straight-up noise in your head that won’t shut off. He wants listeners to know that as much as new ideas come to mind, there is a fine line between the noise and getting these ideas out in a sellable manner. The final song on 'The Vision,' is titled “OurHome.” With a softer rhythm that changes the entire soundscape set out, this gears the listeners down as this outro track is presented. The passionate and wistful tone Rediisin carries out instantly soothes you through each melody and harmony shed. You can hear the sincerity in his delivery as he tells a story of the trouble in communicating with his family in his younger years. He used it as a vessel to channel the inner feeling of constantly crying for help but not being understood. Hard to believe that this record almost didn’t make the cut but we are thrilled that it did! 'The Vision,' comes together as an auditory expedition that holds its own as we learn more about the individual Rediisin truly is. He gives listeners a piece of him in each unique product and it is no wonder that he is making the moves that he is as an up and coming artist in the music industry. Congratulations on the release of 'The Vision.' Out of this entire heartfelt composition, do you have a track that resonates with you more than any other? Melody-wise General Statements is my favorite and lyric-wise definitely Noises in the Moment, but Realtime altogether is a simple sweet tune with a big message. Realtime really embodies the soul behind projecting your vision as an artist in just a few words. Could you please take us into what the creative process looked like when completing this album? Were some songs easier than others to create? Since I produce, making instrumentals feels like just another day but I was always stuck finding a vocal hook. I would just listen to the feel of the song and then sing along, slowly piecing words in. After making General Statements and Noises in the Moment, the rest of the songs came out this way just a lot smoother What is the main message that you are sending out with 'The Vision?' The message of -The Vision- is to tell the world that my vision is coming to. After years of performing music, it wasn’t fulfilling to continue playing and promoting other people’s music. This project really set me forward in making music because I don’t feel like stopping anytime. What is the reasoning behind “OurHome,” almost not making the cut on this album? Are you glad that it’s finally out there? To be completely honest, this song was the only song I wrote off true emotion and most of the lyrics were improvised. At first, it didn’t feel professional to release it but then I realized no one’s going to care about that, we all just want good music. What would you like listeners to take away from this piece that you put your heart into? To everyone reading this, thank you for taking part in my journey as a musician. No matter where my life goes, I will be creating, producing, and developing music. This is only the start of my vision. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Singaporean rapper, The G3sha, gets frosty with the release of his intoxicating new single, “Cold.” As one to always share his vulnerability with the world through the well-crafted lyrics penned and the emotion exuded in his performances, this Hong Kong-based artist has been basking in his success since the release of his single, “I’m Ok.” Now, The G3sha is back connecting with his audience on a personal level with, “Cold,” a song about that period in your life where you felt so low, unimpressed by everything, disappointed in everyone. Just hoping the world can leave you alone. “Cold,” brings the simmer and shows why The G3sha continues to garner the attention that he does. The track begins with soft elements of melodic down-tempo instrumentation. Each sparkle and chime has you engaged in a different way as the song progresses while greeting The G3sha’s heavenly vocals. This record instantly paints an emotional picture that you can relate to first hand as we have all had times in our lives that we remember as a blur. This song goes into the depths of longing for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and feeling cold in your own realm. The G3sha bounces between the soft-spoken delicate deliveries of his carefully written lyrics to the emcee like aggression that has more of a targeted approach depicting the burning passion inside of him. Either way, this song is a roller coaster of its own kind as it zones in on the true sentiments we feel as humans with a world that moves so quickly. The G3sha has a knack for bringing an emotional canvas to life and we can’t wait to hear what is next in store for this talented artist. Listen to "Cold," here. With a song that oozes passion like, “Cold,” could you please take us into what this song means to you? When I wrote ‘Cold’, I was drawing on my past experiences of rejection, loneliness, and sadness. There was a transitional period for me when I first moved to HK, I didn’t have many close friends or people that I could confide in.  I experienced ‘loneliness’ in the LGBTQIA+ Community as I didn’t belong to any particular tribe or group. Was there a specific moment that inspired the lyrics behind, “Cold?" I went out to bars every weekend, and I went out to every gay dance party and morning party, was invited to birthday parties. etc  I was surrounded by many acquaintances and new faces, but I couldn’t click or connect with many. Alcohol & drugs only allowed a temporal escape. As humans, we long to be able to belong to a certain ‘tribe’ or ‘group’. However, some individuals (myself at that time) just feel they don’t belong. With that being said, what would you like listeners to take away from this record? You could be sitting in a noisy diner, everyone else is chatting happily and laughing away, but you have your headphones/earbuds plugged in and you’re drowning in the music or your own thoughts. Being a loner is fine, we don’t always have to hang out in big groups, keep your circle small. How important is it for you to remain vulnerable to the records that you create? When I write songs, I always draw from experiences and memories that shape me and made me who I am. Sometimes these are sad and emotional moments, and through my performance, my listeners are able to relate & feel my passion. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? As cliched as it sounds,  Life itself is a blessing!  If we are able to slow down and not take life and things like health/family/friends for granted. You will be inspired easily.  2020 is the year of reckoning, the pandemic has certainly helped to put things into perspective, like prioritizing health/family over materialistic wants. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC