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Someone previously said that rock is a young person's sport; that somebody was seriously mistaken. Few understand this notion more adequately than the brother's performing under the cognomen Euclayption. Since they were young and listened to multifarious musical influences on CDs and mix-tapes, the Nissen brothers' talents for composition and island-influenced pastiche were inherently unique. They aimed mainly toward promoting dance as they swerved from cookie-cutter rock and eventually sprang onto the scene dallying in musical styles less endowed in the norms of contemporary music you'd find on the radio today. Now, with Ben riffing on bass and guitar and James corraling sun-kissed rhythms over the drums, the Houston-based up-comers have continued to expand on their infatuating mix of indie, reggaeton, rock, and hip-hop into a hodge-podge of buzzing sonic aesthetics they've trademarked under their own ambiguous title. Since 2018 they've shown themselves to be at their greatest when practicing two ethea: exploring and making music on their terms and having a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Eucalyption's latest, "Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want," follows this same stratagem in a bid at winning-over fans' hearts; it stands as a testament to the playfulness behind their resounding set of songs, which never waiver from presenting as innovative, even with their nods at psychedelia, blues, and sometimes rap. The opening funk-festooned capriccios of "Waiting" and the bounce-endowed "Pop Nonesense" represent some unexplored territory for the duo. They experiment with an assortment of styles here, they resist crushing music antiquity into insignificant aestheticism through stubborn cliché or become kitsch. Songs like the robustly catchy "We Got" renders-up like a single from a fantastically quirky reggae-pop band; still, "Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want" carries the enthusiasm and anything-goes spirit of an enterprising of an indie rock band and crash lands that familiar vessel into new and exotic soundscapes. These cherubic, emollient swooning melodies and softly carbonated choruses could mellow into any Spotify playlists yet remain subtly, irreducibly balanced whether they're aiming for a spot on an indie, rock, or reggaeton inspired compilation. With flurries of saturated guitars, pumping bass-lines, malleable synths, and soca-reminiscent rhythms, 'Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want' is an innovation-minded musical opus. If its references and influence are island, sun, and nostalgia, its genius is sequentially their own. The Houston duo has carefully corralled their touchstones with a meticulous ear to detail, and their honest approach stands true to the way this record reverberates uniqueness: each sound is serving the needs of the song, and moment, always eradicating any sense of sonic congestion through unnecessary noise. The remarkably affecting "Keep On" sounds like a new-age hit by way of indie-rock with a gyrating mid-tempo melody and a frivolous bass-line that hoists a killer guitar solo as soon as the chorus simmers-over. "Complaining People" stocks its saturated rootlets in a Reggae-invasion phenomenon—think Sublime with Rome with a bent for distorted hooks—as it plunges from fetching verse to an anamorphic flurry of grit for the chorus. Eucalyption's rock foundation manifests here and there, especially on the heavy-weighted "Susy Lee," and though it ties their musical manifolds admirably, 'Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want' lands more like a delicate blend of indie and rock with an injection of sun-bathed reggaeton, and a tendency to incorporate rhythms that lean towards hip-hop. The piercing, other-worldly guitar echoes that drone and spray within the tumultuous grit-worn "More Love In My Day," comes garnished with the lofty thump of James's kick-drum, and as Nissen brothers decry about the lack of love people give these days, it's like walking into a hazed-out back-room of the hottest rock-club in town to see the first of a band who are destined to become stars. "Try" stands as one of the highlights on the record, with all it's easy-going, smooth-stepping buoyancy attached to an anchoring cross-stick and a melodic cadence that puts an oddly wide grin on your face. There's no shortage of quirky reggaeton and ska-punk waving upstrokes for the verse, and when the hook shapeshifts into their rock-mirroring sonic passageways, it feels seamless, like the turning of a page into new but familiar branches of scintillating sound. When you come to the Sublime-reminiscent sounds of "Breathe Deeply," where the vocals echo into the distant voids like evaporating steam rearing off the shimmering amps of a sun-kissed band playing next to the sea-side, it's like being transported a worlds-away. Before you get too comfortable, the song erupts, completely swerving into left field for an anthemic explosion that utilizes the grittiness of Ben's kinetically energized guitar to accentuate the deep meaning behind their song: chill out and breathe, man. When it comes down to the final moments of 'Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want,' it's clear that the title is an ironic joust at the exact opposite thing you should be doing when coming across this record. Please do not ignore this album; get acquainted with it, learn the names of the songs, and understand that it came from a couple of chaps working on getting by like the rest of us; completing their opus while holding-down serving jobs during the pandemic. As a farewell, a bon-voyage and a good-luck, "I Don't Know Yet," couldn't have shown up as a more pristine fitting serenade. With delicate extension from their trademark reggaeton and island infused groove into a pounding concluding "ooh rah!" Eucalyption takes hold of your shoulders and leads you into a parting venture that comes reserved with eclectic synth parts, banging drums, and an utterly infatuating top-line that vibrates in the center of your core and leaves the same after-glow a profound love song does. The transitions here are phenomenal and work to produce an emotional response from audiences that's unparalleled, with vocals and rhythm working in unison, bass and guitar unifying like stripes on a flag, and the all-encompassing synth turning heads as it passes by one last time. To say that 'Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want' is a good album would be an understatement; the jam-packed, outrageously groovy, and harmlessly playful fun-bag of sonics found within Eucalyption's latest record should be talked about for years to comes. Can you run us through how you managed to record a full-length, ten-song album while working as servers during the pandemic? What was the story leading up to 'Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want' and it's release? Well, a couple of the songs we technically wrote a few years ago, but yeah we recorded everything on the album within the last year. "Eucalyption" started several years ago by me (James) asking my brother (Ben) "if you could do anything in life, what would you do?" And he replied, "be the bass player in a reggae band." And I said, "sounds good, let's do it." Since then we started trying to write songs and figured out how to record them, and I got better at mixing them. We would usually schedule some time together at the beginning of the week, which is when we would write together and record parts. Then as the week went on during our free time, before or after work, I would mix whatever we recorded and we would continue writing more parts for more songs. Luckily we live in Texas, so things didn't stay totally shut down for too long before we were able to go back to work. If you could denote two emotions that you felt anchored the intent behind 'Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want,' which would they be? Do you feel like those emotions are now common-place in your musical process? Perseverance, and Frustration. It seems like a lot of the ideas we write about are things that have frustrated us in one way or another for different parts of our lives. And then the other part is perseverance; the idea of working harder, doing better, enduring more, and never giving up through the situation. And yes, we seem to go through both of these emotions a lot through our music. Were there any critical learning experiences you can recall during the production of 'Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want'? What were they, and how did you think you'll incorporate those lessons into your next records? The main theme we've been learning throughout our entire musical journey is to never quit, keep going, and outwork the competition. These are themes we'll use in every aspect of life, including future music. Are there any members of your production team that you feel played an immense part in the way 'Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want' turned out? Who are they, and how did they influence the way this record presented itself? As far as music production, it's just me and my brother doing everything. We do however have some friends that helped us with different videos, Ben Pennington @benstache, Nikki De Los Reyes @niikkalicious, and Cesar Hernandez @theos_photo_studio. Cesar also took the album photo, and my wife Tara Nissen @taranissen designed the title words you see in the photo. If you could give your audience a few impressionable words that would help clarify and improve the experience and intent behind "Go Ahead And Ignore This If You Want," what would you say, and why? We think the lyrics speak for themselves, and we appreciate anyone who takes the time to listen to it. So thank you, everybody! Instagram Twitter

Hip-hop artist, TyreeThePrince is making a name for himself in the Chicago music scene for his artistic versatility in his ability to create a variety of flows and melodies. TyreeThePrince brings a uniquely aggressive approach to his creative endeavors. His larger than life view of life applies greatly to his burning passion as a songwriter. His latest release, “Say Nothing,” paints a vivid and energetic picture for listeners, from his trap-influenced tempo and the strength in his vocal delivery. When describing his creative process on this track, TyreeThePrince said that the first time he heard the beat, the “hook just happened” everything about this track feels effortless and blends seamlessly. As a songwriter, TyreeThePrince is inspired to write about his past experiences; this vulnerability makes his music relatable to listeners. In 2020 TyreeThePrince has been keeping his focus on his long-term goals and the vision of success that he has for himself. In a recent interview with BuzzMusic, he explains that he has been able to use his passion for songwriting as an outlet to keep working towards his goals. Make sure you are following TyreeThePrince on all socials platforms because you don’t want to miss his next wave of new music and music videos that he will be releasing. He warns listeners that this new music will come from a unique perspective of what’s happening popular in rap music right now. His ambitions and dedication make TyreeThePrince an artist to watch for. You can learn more about TyreeThePrince, here. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Gracing the music industry with her ethereal character, Paola La Uníca is a blossoming singer and songwriter from New Jersey. Growing up, she was exposed to her fair share of music, which is reflective in her songwriting today. Paola La Uníca spent years dedicated to improving the practice of guitar and putting pen to paper with her own original pieces. When it comes to her music style, Paola La Uníca maintains an open mind and generally draws inspiration from a diverse array of genres that she ultimately fuses into one flavourful sound. When initially composing her songs, her ultimate goal is to create an atmosphere of peace and acceptance for the listeners. With her expressive vocals and organic instrumentations, Paola La Uníca’s songs embody serenity and tranquility. Her artistic personality emits an essence of warmth that will seep into your body up to the tips of each finger. With each track, she effortlessly forms a magnetic ambiance that makes her listeners keep coming back for more of her laid-back, acoustic daydreams. Check out our recent interview with Paola La Uníca, here. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Afrofusion artiste Whysohated releases his rhythmic debut single, "Hotspot." Adewale Oluwaseun Temitope, affectionately known as Whysohated is a Nigerian born and raised artist who is garnering attention in the United States. The California based artist started his musical journey while he was still in Nigeria and decided to pursue his burning passion for sound. Always known as the quiet boy growing up, he harvested an abundance of energy hand out to the people around him with the message he wants to share Whysohated is vastly known for his ability to fuse beloved music genres and his diverse take on combining African-American sounds to create what he calls "vibe music," popularly known as Afrofusion. "Hotspot" begins with the smooth and rhythmic sounds of the island, like instrumentation pulsing in an ambient fashion. Whysohated's vocals gently greet the up-tempo beat in a deep and soothing manner that sends chills down your spine. He vocalizes striking words that are meant to tell a story of the fiery love he has in his heart for this special someone who has swept him off his feet. The sizzling words he conveys like, "Baby, you put me on a hotspot," remain mesmerizing in the hook he delivers. The tone that Whysohated conveys in his cadenced delivery has you hanging onto each line he performs. The unique flavor that he sprinkles into this piece heats things up while he exudes a vivid and comforting embrace on this sonic voyage. The delicate yet prevailing presence through each verse, chorus, and hook have you singing along to this record long after the song has ended. Whysohated manages to showcase his exclusive taste through the artistic versatility in this introduction to the music industry. With the force and talent he is putting forth, it is no doubt that he will remain unstoppable. We love the up-tempo elements that this song holds. Could you please take us into what the creative process looked like when creating “Hotspot”? Hotspot was a track I did when I was back in Nigeria where I grew up. African music has a vibe and if I want to make music like that I have to be in Africa. So when I made this song "hotspot" I was in a dark place honestly. I was angry and just wanted to be alone so I avoided everyone for a while even at the studio where I made music and worked with other artists as a songwriter. I decided to distract myself by going into fashion designing for a while. One day I was called by my producer "Mouzies" to help design some African clothes and I was there at the studio to drop off the clothes and also say hi to everybody. That day we decided to have fun at the studio. He was just playing with some chords and I was freestyling then I told him I liked what we made and we finished it and that was how Hotspot happened. What does this record mean to you on a personal level? Personally, the song "Hotspot" brought me hope and gave me more confidence in myself and my talent. I had been away from making music for so long I didn't think I could create a track like that organically just from freestyle. What would you like listeners to take away from “Hotspot?” I would like listeners to enjoy the African melodies and sounds put in the production of this track and also from the lyrics I want my listeners to never force a love that's basically what I was saying in that track always make sure whatever connection you have with someone is organic cus that's how it can only grow into something great. Could you take us into how you feel after releasing this song as your debut single? Did you always know this would be your introduction to the music world? First, I never knew this song would be my debut single as it's been in my email for years. I just got pissed at the fact that it's been there for a while covered with cyber cobwebs so I decided to just let it out to the world and trust the process. I feel great about this song being my debut single. Actually, it's doing better than I expected. What can we expect to see next from you? First, I would like to say thank you to BuzzMusic for the opportunity and ill be dropping a single called accent on the 9th of November also a video for that single and another single called "mars" by December 28  and definitely expect an E.P from me next year which is titled "weed and juice". Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Coming in hot from Los Angeles, the sassy R&B Artist and Singer-Songwriter Ravyyyy releases a gripping and conceptual music video for two of her singles, creating the video titled, “Rollin In a Benz + Pull Up.” Ravyyyy is fresh to the music scene, but her vocals and tunes make it seem like she’s been around for much longer. Settling upon her third year in California and continuing to chase her dreams, we can sense that they might be closer than expected, as Ravyyyy’s music causes an inevitable pull towards more of her sweet R&B stylings. With her recent music video titled, “Rollin In a Benz + Pull Up,” Ravyyyy decided to execute a video that covers two of her most well-received singles, being “Rollin In a Benz” and “Pull Up.” The two songs offer a similar vibe yet with different lyrical approaches, making for an intriguing music video that tells the story behind these two warm and sensual singles. The music video for “Rollin In a Benz + Pull Up” begins with a shot of Ravyyyy scrolling through her feed, only to find her man flaunting his workout routines as she calls up a friend to get her out of the house. The first half of the video features the empowering single “Rollin In a Benz,” where Ravyyyy and her girls are soaring through the Los Angeles side streets with their heads out the sunroof and snapping memorable polaroid pictures. As they begin to pull up to the Liquor Mart, the next track, “Pull Up,” starts playing with a similar warm R&B tone as the track prior, except this time around, Ravyyyy spills her sensual desire and waits for her significant other to come through. While Ravyyyy and her girls continue to dance around the store accompanied by two young men, the video takes a turn where Ravyyyy meets her man in a darkly lit car, and the rest is history. We must note the incredible editing within the video “Rollin In a Benz + Pull Up,” from quick polaroid shots to blazing visuals and effects. Ravyyyy has truly outdone herself with the execution of this video while also shining a light on the two sweltering singles at hand. We’re truly captivated by the brilliant execution of your music video titled, “Rollin In a Benz + Pull Up.” Why did you want to create one music video for two of your singles? When I started laying out which songs were going to be on my upcoming EP, Rollin in a Benz was one of my first choices. It’s short so I wanted to use it as an intro to the project. It was suggested to me to do the 2 songs in 1 video first and after thinking about it, it just made sense that that was the right move. I wanted there to be structure and a story to the visual and one song wasn’t enough at the time. We really wanted it to be like a movie without the dialogue. It’s very rare that any upcoming artists release their first video with two songs in one so I thought this would be a great way for me to separate myself from other artists or at least catch more people's attention. Within the entire video for “Rollin In a Benz + Pull Up,” we’re able to notice a fluid concept and storyline that runs right through both singles. How did you create the video’s concept to relate to both singles? All I knew, in the beginning, was that I wanted the video to show the Cali vibe with young women having fun with their friends but also displaying a pinch of what we go through in relationships today. I and the creative director of the video, Alexis Matthews, sat down and planned for weeks how we wanted to map everything out. Once we got in contact with the videographer, Timi Oyelude, he finalized the structure of the video and everything just fell into place. We all know how much easier it is to collab when you’re working together on the same goal. Regarding the incredible editing and effects within “Rollin In a Benz + Pull Up,” did you have any help when editing the video and formulating the technical aspects? I did not edit the video at all. All credit goes to Timi Oyelude for videography and editing. He already knew what I wanted my visual to be like after a month of planning so I trusted him with putting the final pieces together. I had my personal touches that I wanted him to add but that’s about it. With your music video “Rollin In a Benz + Pull Up,” you’re inevitably making us, and other listeners want more of these videos. Might we see more conceptual and unique music videos like this with your future releases? Ah, yes! Most definitely. The majority of the songs on my upcoming EP will have visuals paired with the songs. EP will be coming out in January! So definitely be on the lookout for that. I will do my best to make sure that the videos moving forward will always be unique but most importantly true to me. I’m so excited! What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? If 2020 hasn’t inspired you in any way, shape, or form, then you’ve been living under a rock. This year altogether made me face my fears and get things done that needed to be done a long time ago. My friends and my family have also kept me inspired by pushing me to keep going and always supporting me through everything I do. The music that you will be hearing from me next will all be from my upcoming EP. It’ll be nothing that anyone has ever heard from me other than "Pull up" and "Rollin in a Benz." I’ve even been fortunate enough to collaborate with a Grammy-nominated songwriter that I feel put the cherry on top with this project. I’m just trying to show people how dedicated and the quality of work that they will get from me every time they listen to my music or come on my page. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

The Chicago-based Multi-Instrumentalist and Singer/Songwriter Baby Jesus Paper Boy releases a fresh-feeling single, "Expensive Dance Music," off his upcoming self-titled debut album, "Baby Jesus Paper Boy." Surrounding himself with music by being a public-school music teacher and honing in his own craft, Baby Jesus Paper Boy has spent long hours fine-tuning his upcoming self-titled debut album 'Baby Jesus Paper Boy' for listeners to understand who he is and what he stands for fully. His recent single, "Expensive Dance Music," brings listeners into a heavy College-Rock/Alt-Rock atmosphere through Baby Jesus Paper Boy's thorough instrumentation, offering elements of nostalgic Pop-Rock and Psychedelia. Through Baby Jesus Paper Boy's quick-witted yet romantic lyricism, he adds incredible energy to the track while giving listeners a burst of energy through the song's overall atmosphere. "Expensive Dance Music" begins with bright and filtered electric guitar melodies that become clear and crisp as the energetic beat drops. The song offers this jumpy and lively atmosphere through the psychedelic electric guitar and the bouncy percussion breakdowns, similar to a playground jump rope chant that gets our feet stomping. Listening to Baby Jesus Paper Boy's lyricism, he spills clever and witty lyrics at a quick pace while also coming through to show his boundless affection towards his fiancé. Through a warm saxophone solo around the song's midway point, we genuinely love the broad and fiery instrumentals that Baby Jesus Paper Boy has delivered to this toe-tapping tune. With each unique aspect of Baby Jesus Paper Boy's latest single, "Expensive Dance Music," he has our heads bopping throughout the entire tune while he pours sweet and playful lyricism for anyone to get down with. What inspired you to create such a bouncy, unique, and lively single like "Expensive Dance Music?" Why did you want to release the single prior to the entire forthcoming album, 'Baby Jesus Paper Boy?' I’m a sucker for 90’s radio bangers. I wanted to write something that had that same feel. This is my first album and I didn’t want to drop all 10 songs at once with no context of what I stood for. Expensive Dance Music seemed like the right song to give the listeners an early “taste” of the grooviness you’ll find all over the record. You've mentioned that you had help with the mastering and production for each track off your upcoming album, 'Baby Jesus Paper Boy.' Could you take us through the creative process for your single "Expensive Dance Music," and what collaborations took place? My friend Brad Kleyla mixed and mastered Baby Jesus Paper Boy. We’re friends from college but he lives in Rhode Island so I haven’t seen him in years.  After I recorded everything, I’d send him all the tracks along with a few comments about the vibe I wanted each song to have. We like a lot of the same music so we were usually on the same page with that. Sometimes, as a song developed, he’d ask me to double a guitar track or re-record a vocal or something like that. He’s a great musician too, so other times he would add his own synth/organ/guitar to fatten up the sound. On Expensive Dance Music, his wife sings the harmonies for “if the world were ending, I’d still see you tomorrow” which I think really makes that section pop. During the mixing process, I was reading a biography about the experimental composer John Cage, who is notorious for using random chance in his compositions to remove the composer’s own ego. As a songwriter, of course, I have my own intentions for how I want each track to sound. But I used this as inspiration by giving Brad a few general ideas about how it should sound and then trusting his musical intuition to bring it home. Specifically for Expensive Dance Music, I told him I wanted it to sound like a one-hit-wonder from the 90s.  In theory, this type of collaboration could have been a nightmare. Going back and forth with a million emails, re-mixing small details over and over. But it was actually super easy to collaborate with him and I’m really pleased with the end result. Throughout your single "Expensive Dance Music," your instrumentals offer broad elements of Alt/College-Rock, Pop-Rock, and Psychedelia. What made you take this dynamic instrumental route? Each instrument has its own stuff that's fun to play. So instead of committing to one genre, I like to let the character of each instrument speak for itself. And that means different things depending on if I’m holding a bass, a guitar, a saxophone, or a mic. That way, you get fun little moments of funk or R&B or New Wave coexisting in an exciting way. Seeing as your single "Expensive Dance Music" offers a lively atmosphere with witty and heartfelt lyricism, should we anticipate a similar vibe within your forthcoming album, 'Baby Jesus Paper Boy?' Definitely. I’m an instrumentalist by trade but I’ve always loved writing lyrics as well. Since I was a kid,  I’ve admired great lyricists like Stephen Malkmus or Dan Bejar. Stuff that is cryptic and catchy. And as a music teacher, I always have kids' songs stuck in my head too, which I can tell gives my own music its child-like quality. I think the best things in life seem strange yet somehow familiar, and that's how I want to make my music sound too. What can listeners anticipate to hear next from you? My debut album Baby Jesus Paper Boy comes out this Friday, November 13th. After that, the sky’s the limit. With the virus, I’m not planning on doing much touring for the time being. I’m a collaborator. By promoting this record, I look forward to meeting new artists and venturing deeper into uplifting and weird projects. Find me on Instagram and get at me! Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

Multi-talented emcee Mirko Chardin serves up major vibes in his latest single, "Top Down," featuring Gideon Valor. Based out of Boston and reigning from the Hip-hop collective, Antioch Alumni, Mirko Chardin takes no breaks as he also serves as the Founding Head of School of the Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge, MA and is the co-author of the bestselling book Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDL. As a teenager, Mirko Chardin made his first appearance as an artist on the label 5Star Entertainment before joining the Hip-hop collective known as Antioch Alumni in 2003. Whether alongside his fellow Antioch Alumni emcees or on his own as a solo artist, Mirko Chardin is a prolific emcee to watch. With his latest single "Top Down," perhaps being his most powerful to date, he makes his mark as a gifted up and comer in the music industry. "Top Down" is a single which follows Mirko Chardin's previous solo releases, "Righteous Hypocrite," "The Grey Album," and "Unhealthy Societies." We have immediately transported to an old school 90s Hip-hop ambiance with the soft yet heavy instrumentation that the beat delivers through our speakers. The clear and present delivery from Mirko Chardin showcases his remarkable lyricism and ability to treat the beat as a canvas to which he adds his artistic touches by using his unique choice of words as an instrument. This song features Hip-hop artist Gideon Valor, and we get a chance to hear his artistic abilities on the second verse with his knack for wordplay and present delivery. Together, the two deliver a message of grinding hard towards better days as they take advantage of the time that they are already given by living their best life. These two are a force to be reckoned with as a dynamic duo that takes us on a sonic voyage with the tops down on our cars driving with the wind in our hair. Mirko Chardin shows a lot of promise as he establishes himself as a top emcee. Hello Mirko, welcome to BuzzMusic, and congratulations on the release of, “Top Down.” How did the collaboration between you and Gideon Valor come to be? Thank you! Gideon and I have worked together for years and are the founding MCee's that create the underground hip-hop collective known as "Antioch Alumni". We were the best known for our annual Cram Session project, which was always written and recorded over the course of a 72hr all-nighter. With a powerful message being transported through your lyrics, what does “Top Down,” mean to you? For me "Top Down" is all about acknowledging how challenging this year has been, while at the same time realizing that it's time to get back to the grind. We are much more resilient than what this year has thrown at us and it's time to celebrate and move forward. What would you like listeners to take away from this record? That it's relevant, feel-good music with a dope beat and deep and meaningful lyrics How was the creative process different on, “Top Down,” from your other singles? This track wrote itself. The words, vibe, and vision all came together at the same time. It births itself into this universe, we were just the vessels it chose to reveal itself through. What can we expect to see next from you? More hot and relevant music. Check out my previous projects too. Check out my bestselling book "Equity by Design" and follow me on IG: @milkmirko Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The Los Angeles native and Actor/Musician Danny Cano is undergoing a unique creative endeavor with his upcoming Documentary/Web Series, "The Indestructible 5." With his self-produced show "The Indestructible Podcast," Danny Cano is no stranger to online culture. Teaming up with Producer Hauk to collaborate on Cano's upcoming Alt-Pop/Rock singles, he felt that the experience needed to be captured, not just in his memory. Taking on a different method to track the creation of his five upcoming singles, Danny Cano decided to put on his Director hat and shoot the making of his songs, calling the documentary "The Indestructible 5." With the short introduction video, Danny Cano released giving us a prelude to "The Indestructible 5," we must note that the video made us giggle within seconds. We can feel this warm presence that naturally exudes from Danny Cona's personality as he begins speaking with excitement and passion about the upcoming documentary/web series. Danny Cona clearly captures the fun-loving and lighthearted route he plans to take with "The Indestructible 5," as he's made the introduction incredibly comedic through humorous sound effects, amusing memes, and Danny Cona's witty one-liners. Shedding vast excitement and enthusiasm for the release of his five upcoming singles, we're excited to watch Danny Cona's documentary "The Indestructible 5" and observe his artistic creation behind the scenes. Watch "The Indestructible 5" here. We're incredibly excited to watch your creative process behind the scenes through your upcoming documentary/web series "The Indestructible 5." How did you come up with the idea for the documentary? Thank you! Ya, I've always just loved how with the internet age especially with Instagram, that stars can give us behind the scenes looks at working on a set or working in a studio. So I had been thinking of ways to give my fans a way to see the journey of the creative process of writing and reworking songs. I feel now especially more than anything it's so important as an artist to connect with your fans (who I call heroes) I have been able to share sides of my personality with my heroes through my podcast "The Indestructible Podcast" available on all podcast platforms. With that, I was able to showcase some of my comedic sides by interviewing people and just being my goofy self. I also recently was able to work with the great director Victor Aguilar serving as the lead actor for his new short film "It Happened One Day in East LA" streaming on Amazon: with that, I would post updates and information on my Instagram and saw how people would ask questions and be invested in the whole journey, which is what inspired me to do the documentary. Also, it helps when you own your own production company "Indestructible Productions" haha. We've heard that you plan on instilling the same comedic humor into "The Indestructible 5," as you did with the documentary's introduction video. How do you plan on doing so? Haha ya, I feel like everything I do will always have a comedic tinge to it. It's just a part of who I am, I love making people laugh and entertaining. Like everyone else I love online memes love comedy videos that are shown on places like TikTok and YouTube and just always thought it would be dope if an artist combined comedy with making music. I feel like if you take yourself too seriously it wouldn't make for something entertaining to watch. Also, you have to try to appeal to the most people possible, so maybe if someone is not necessarily interested in the music they would stick to watch the comedy.  It also helps that my producer is the great Hauk Heimdallsman whose also a goofball like me so it's nothing but good vibes. Seeing as "The Indestructible 5" is said to be a comedy documentary, might we see any challenging or difficult moments you encountered during the creation of your five singles? Definitely, I'm serving as the director of the documentary and want to make sure there are times where you see the struggle of trying to figure out a drum part or seeing me figure out a vocal melody. I want it to be entertaining to watch but I also take my music and the creative process very seriously. I feel sometimes with social media we only ever see the best sides of people. Especially with celebrities we only ever see the perfect photos or them succeeding. My whole thing has always been to be brutally honest and show the scars, show how I've been figuring it out as I go. I feel like that struggle and journey gives people someone to root for. My whole thing is I want to inspire some kid out there maybe they watch an episode they laugh but they also see that hey that guy is doing it all himself he's playing all the instruments if he can do it maybe I can too. Regarding the shooting process for "The Indestructible 5," are you working with anyone else to help record and edit the documentary? Or is this a solo endeavor of your own? I definitely couldn't do it myself I have my "Indestructible Squad" that's been with me since the beginning. My business partner and editor Is actor and entrepreneur Daniel Leiva whose always been by my side in terms of filming. We started our production company filming local open mic shows for comedians and filming online comedy videos for people we wanted to challenge ourselves now by making a documentary. Daniel's mind sees things mine couldn't he's the person I trust the most creatively film-wise there's a reason I call him my blood brother. I also have my two visual artists Andy & Steve Rodriguez who are a father-son visual artist duo who have helped me come up with all my merch designs as well as my logos and my mascot the loveable little spud "Punchy" my smiling beat up mascot. I also have my official merch distributor DAG covering all my podcasts and merch designs. What has been keeping you inspired through hard times? What keeps me inspired is my heroes! I feel it would be so easy to dwell on negatives and let them get to you. Does it suck that as a performer I can't go out and perform on stage, absolutely it's what I love, it's who I am? But you have to find ways to persevere to help give people inspiration. Also my 3 siblings in particular Alex, Gabi, and Andy they are my 3 little stars, my inspiration to show them that someone like the US could succeed. I love them with all my heart and feel as a Latinx person in the limelight it's my duty to inspire young Latinx people all over the world that they can succeed, they can dream, they can sing, they can start a podcast, they can own a production company. That's what inspires me. Instagram #BUZZMUISC

New York-based Hip Hop artist St. Geo thrives off of inventive and original concepts for his raps. Always keeping things fresh and exciting, he brings something new with each song. St. Geo's latest album 'Stomach' showcases his thoughtful lyrics and stimulating beats, a look into his talent, and what he can bring to Hip Hop. St. Geo introduces the album' Stomach' with the raw and high-energy "Macchiato." The incoming powerhouse beat is coupled with the hardcore, electrified hook. Featured speaking's of Phillip Price swoop in with an ethereal, almost eerie spoken verse where he ponders life and the offerings of hard work. "Macchiato" embodies the idea of knowing you deserve what you've worked for and building a legacy. It touches on the corruptness of the business world and how everything is built to work against you. With the gritty, combative vocals and metaphorical lyrics, "Macchiato" is a strong-willed album opener that opens your mind to what the rest of 'Stomach' has in store. "Baptism (Annihilate)" is the second track off of 'Stomach' and will have you thinking deeply about society. When the beat comes in, the rap is hard at work delivering head-turning lines. The chorus falls darker, with low and loud vocal effects and overlapping themes. The bridge brings a new wave of instrumentation when St. Geo's encapsulating vocals add a mysterious and eccentric vibe to "Baptism (Annihilate)." He ponders the unfairness of western culture and how some people get swept behind and can't bring themselves back up. As the melody falls lower and lower, we are reminded how calculated everything around us is. Many things are edited, portrayed as some version of itself that has been warped, or annihilated. The energy stays high with the next song, "Ivory Dice," a shout into the void to whatever or whoever may be listening. "Ivory Dice" makes an impression with its throwback feel and impressionistic lyrics. The beat carries you through feelings of going day to day in chaos, dodging bullets constantly being thrown. This hopeless atmosphere has St. Geo wondering about a higher power, living a spiritual life but pondering whether God is really listening. He embraces the unknown and thrives in it; his creative and enthralling music proof that he can push through life's obstacles. The next song, "Downtown Babylon," has a rock feel underneath the Hip Hop beat, with that classic St. Geo sound. This one starts a little bit slower and mysterious but quickly picks up the pace, and before you know it, this quick song has come to a close. St. Geo's verses tell the listener about trying to keep the peace, how people can be materialistic, and what current politicians thrive off of: violence and hate. He closes the song off, asking a single question, "Are you brave or are you savage?" leaving you in a cliff-hanger of your own thoughts. Like the previous songs on 'Stomach,' St. Geo puts a catchy beat to intriguing concepts that separate his music from typical Hip Hop. As soon as the first beat drops, the listener has no doubt "Surrounded by Angels" carries the inspiration needed to believe in themselves and seize the day. The more melodic choruses give "Surrounded by Angels" a tune that will get stuck in your head, and the rap vocals are as fiery as ever. The lower amount of backing beats and melodies on the verses allow focus on St. Geo's message. He preaches that though we all have our demons, that is not what defines us. "Oasis" has a unique start, with vocal sounds of confusion before the beat and lyrics kick in. This song has a more aggressive, combative sound, but when the chorus comes, the tone changes. St. Geo is looking for a better life, a new utopic world. "Oasis" flows very smoothly, the chorus perfectly complimenting the bustling verses. The chorus vocals are layered and represent the out of reach oasis St. Geo is trying to reach with echoes and other effects. St. Geo brings us back to reality with the crisp vocals of the verses. "Lunatic" opens with female vocals and quotes from Elliot Anderson and Tyrell Wellick from the popular drama series Mr.Robot, a recurring theme throughout this track. St. Geo jumps in to carry the song away, giving a message that we'll end up okay despite the melancholy of life. The theatrical production of the intro paired with the piano underlying the lyrics gives "Lunatic" a more atmospheric feeling than his previous songs. He references the lunatic inside each of us, the darkness inside each of our minds that could take over if we let it. St. Geo leaves off "Lunatic," referencing his next song, "Like Belly," a perfect transition to the closing few songs of the album. St. Geo keeps delivering on his performances, and "Like Belly" is no exception. The distorted and unmelodic background vocals add a unique element to the striking song, the main vocals as bold as ever. "Like Belly" has a repetitive and catchy hook, arguably the most interesting song lyrically with expressive metaphors and vivid vocals. St. Geo gives all the songs on stomach an interconnected plot with repeating lyrics, and "Like Belly" complements his other creations well. The title track of the album "Stomach" begins similarly to other tracks on the album, with a spoken intro to give the listener a peek at what the song will allude to. The fire beat of "Stomach" is sure to get your blood pumping, and there is no shortage of endorphins in this one. St. Geo raps about feelings of starvation even when surrounded by food and promising big cities. They may look inviting, but they can swallow you whole if you aren't ready to fight for what you want. St. Geo closes off the album with "Shoe Full of Sand," another life-pondering question to throw out into the world. How many shoes full of sand would it take to make a difference to a beach before anyone noticed you were taking them? St. Geo uses his dynamic vocals to fire away a song that entirely verses, no chorus or breaks. He tirelessly tells his truth and leaves you wondering what he will do next. Change takes a lot more than just a shoe full of sand, and this is how St. Geo finishes his thought-provoking, innovative album. Your lyrics are quite complex and interconnected, it is clear you put a lot of thought into the thematic flow of "Stomach". What was your creative process like when deciding on the themes that reside in 'Stomach', and how did you plan it out conceptually? I followed my gut, no pun intended. My creative process is an inward dive. External factors get minimized. It becomes very isolating. Sometimes disorientating. But the end result is beautiful to me because it IS me. Conceptually, I wanted something guttural. Something primal in nature. I spend a good portion of my time lost in the wave… just vibing… listening to beats… pondering….. I spend far less time actually writing. However, with regards to the lyrics, they needed to be sharp. Always. I choose to push my pen… and the complex interconnected connected lyrics are a bit of me showing respect for all the dope rappers who came before me that inspired me to do what I do. Poetry means everything to me. Then after recording, it’s post-production time. During that time, it’s mixing and mastering, and I work more on sequencing, editing, and putting the final touches on the art. What is the significance of the addition of speeches/dialog from the TV show Mr. Robot? What made you decide to include these on several songs on 'Stomach?' I love Mr. Robot. It’s one of my favorite shows of all time. I think Sam Esmail deserves endless props for his work. Pretty much every character had something about them that I could relate to or something that really interested me. Early in my ‘STOMACH recordings, I started to see how my songs connected to certain moments in the show. Macchiato felt like Philip Price. Irving’s speech to encourage (or manipulate) Wellick was perfect to set off “Surrounded by Angels.” People have told me my writing has a cinematic quality. I think the connection with a show like Mr. Robot helps draw out different visual feels. Also, it’s a way for me to pay homage to art that inspires me. It makes orchestrating the project more exciting. Now, it’s kind of a signature for me. When deciding on your lead single for 'Stomach', what factors did you consider? What song did you feel would be the most impactful out of the songs on 'Stomach'? For me, it’s a vibe. There isn’t much benefit to overthinking it. I kind of let the songs fight it out and they eventually let me know who the champion is. For my first project, ‘STEAM’, I wanted to lead with something more aggressive. Something with a punch. For this project, I wanted to lead off with something that had more heart. Something a bit more aspirational than angry. “Surrounded by Angels” just fit the bill. It was one of the last songs I recorded but quickly became the overwhelming favorite from my circle. How does 'Stomach' compare to your previous album releases? Did you encounter any new challenges when creating 'Stomach?' I think every bit of art I create comes from a specific space. For ‘STEAM’, I was setting the table. Introducing people to a particular vibe…. A particular way in which I view life in the urban metropolis. My creative process was evolving during those recordings and there was a lot more experimentation. I learned a lot about myself and the ways I was able to get closer and closer to my truth. I guess I took the lessons from that and was able to steamroll (pun intended) the creative process for ‘STOMACH’. I knew what I wanted to do, so it was more about execution. It was more about finessing different spaces to deliver the desired emotions with pinpoint accuracy. The difficulty was doing better. I love what I was able to create with ‘STEAM.’ The need to improve upon what I did with ‘STEAM’ while understanding that at the same time, ‘STOMACH’ had to be something on its own came with its difficult moments. But overall, I think we accomplished the objective. Also, me and Lord Cise (producer of Surrounded By Angels, Lunatic, Like Belly, and Shoe Full of Sand) were able to connect the music to the overall themes of Mr. Robot in cool new ways too… from sampling to instrumentation and thematic moments, I feel this project connects maybe on more levels than my first. How would you plan out a live performance of 'Stomach'? What themes would you want to translate on stage with you? The ‘STOMACH’ Stage Experience is something that is exciting, motivational, and interactive. The crowd and I will be together through a wave of energy, laughs, cries, anger, and inspiration. Without giving too many production tricks away, I think the end result will be the people in attendance leaving with a sense that they went on a journey. From A to Z. From nothing to something. ‘STOMACH’ is about understanding that any dream that may appear to be unattainable could be realized…. However, it requires a level of respect from step one. From the beginning moments, you must embrace how hard it will be. Quit now if you can’t wrap your head around that difficulty…… but if you have the stomach for it, the recollection of these moments will be nothing short of beautiful. I intend for that to resonate with the audience always as they look back at the time we shared. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

From Tampa to Nashville, the Country Artist and Singer/Songwriter Sarah Morey grieves the emotional loss of a friend with her latest sincere single, "Ghost Stories." Beginning her career at the mere age of fifteen after having written music for eight years prior, the 20-year-old artist has seen incredible success through playing multiple festivals, attending GRAMMY camp Nashville, and performing on stage with notable acts. Sarah Morey's latest single "Ghost Stories," tells a saddening tale of reminiscing on past love and friendship while wanting to rekindle that flame long after the ship has sailed. Over emotional instrumentation through passionate acoustic guitar picking, the song offers this sensation of serenity and peace while allowing listeners to dive deep into the desirous corners of their minds. "Ghost Stories" opens with Sarah Morey's emotional vocals accompanied by sole acoustic guitar picking, offering an incredibly serene and calming atmosphere. As she continues to sing of past love and the flame is ignited, we can hear the pure emotion and passion that exudes merely through the tone of her voice. As the instrumentals begin to swell around the hook through subtle percussion patterns and haunting background strings, Sarah Morey comes through the utmost genuine lyricism regarding situations that changed her world forever and letting go of the passion that once was. Ending the song on an emotional note through the addition of warm electric guitar, we feel instant chills through the song's overall passion and soul. We love each reminiscent aspect of Sarah Morey's tender single, "Ghost Stories," as she continues to pour her heart out for listeners to find a space they can relate with and find inner peace. What inspired you to delve deeper into past situations and write about them in such a heartfelt and reminiscent way with your single, "Ghost Stories?" I was inspired to write "Ghost Stories" from a reminiscent perspective because it's a very real perspective to have when looking back on a failed friendship. It's a perspective that not only I have, but many other people have as well. I hope that this song can offer comfort to anyone who has experienced losing a friendship. Your vocals and lyricism within "Ghost Stories" gives us instant chills. How did working with fellow Songwriter Kamryn Palmer help your vision come to life? Was it difficult to reach back and write about better times? Thank you so much! I started writing "Ghost Stories" alone in my bedroom, just me and my guitar. I had so many ideas pouring out and was doing my best to organize them into a song. I quickly showed Kamryn Palmer what I was working on and she had brilliant ideas of ways to complete the song. I'm so thankful to have Kamryn as a co-writer on this song! When it comes to reaching to the past to write about better times, it can definitely be difficult and even painful. However, as a songwriter, it's a kind of therapy for me. It's also my job to process the things I've been through and write lyrics that people can hopefully connect to. Speaking on the warm and tender instrumentals within "Ghost Stories," how did you arrange the instrumentation to offer the same heart and passion that your lyrics deliver? Why did you add the bright electric guitar to end the song off? I had written the simplistic acoustic guitar part that we included in the final recording. The simple, rhythmic aspects of that guitar part just felt right to me as I was writing the song. I also had the absolute pleasure of working with Josh Alfano, who produced "Ghost Stories". He had incredible ideas for the arrangement of this song that really reflected the emotion and intention behind it. I am so thankful to have been able to work with Josh on this song! Would you say that your discography mostly features heartfelt and emotional songs like "Ghost Stories?" Are songs like this a staple for your brand? I would say that I do my best to convey honesty in my songs and I hope that is the common denominator throughout my discography. Sometimes, in order to best convey honesty in a song, it needs to be more fun and upbeat. On the other hand, sometimes honesty in a song means a heartfelt ballad. I like to think I have a good mix between the two. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? What can we expect to see next from you? his has been such a strange year for all of us. I am so thankful to still be living in Nashville and making music, but life is definitely not normal right now. However, I am beyond thankful to be surrounded by other creatives to collaborate with during this time. My best friends, Josh Alfano and Kamryn Palmer were my main collaborators on this song. I am inspired by them every day and so glad I am able to make music with them. I have also been staying inspired creatively by working at Off The Row Studio this year. I have been working there as a Staff Songwriter and A&R Rep since early this year. It has been a blast getting to collaborate with the team there as well as the amazing artists that we work with. Now that "Ghost Stories" is out, I am releasing another single very soon called "Louisiana". Due to the damage caused by natural disasters in the state of Louisiana, I am partnering with SBP Disaster Relief for this release. To stay updated on me and my music, follow me @sarahmoreymusic and sign up for my mailing list at https://sarahmoreymusic.com/ Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC