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The Toronto-based Pop artist, Instrumentalist, and Singer/Songwriter Dani Kristina released her long-awaited cinematic EP titled, 'Aura.' Through previous features with us, we must note the growth in confidence and resilience we've seen from Dani Kristina. While working alongside Trevor James Anderson for her EP 'Aura,' Dani Kristina stated that the project captures dancey pop anthems all the way to moody and emotional ballads. Without further ado, let's dive right into the sweet-sounding project. Opening the project with the intro track "Deceived," the song begins with a muffled acoustic guitar that drops into the mid-tempo beat. Once a fiery bassline enters the track alongside kicking drum patterns and Dani Kristina's tender vocals, we begin to feel our hearts flutter with the song's delicate atmosphere. Dani Kristina paints disheartening pictures of falling in love with the wrong person while pushing a sound message of keeping your guard up when love comes knocking. The surrounding instrumentation is incredibly spacious, offering harmony between the Pop production and Dani Kristina's deep lyrical message. Through the first song, Dani Kristina allows listeners to get lost within her compelling lyricism. Moving on to the second track, "Drift Away," the song spaciously opens with drifting background pads that quickly drop into the groovy mid-tempo beat. Once Dani Kristina's vocals begin to sway us through her natural tenderness, the concept she sings about brings themes of resilience and persistence. While singing lyrics of wanting to keep the fire lit between her and someone she loves, she can't help but release her inner-turmoil regarding unreciprocated effort. While the supporting instrumentals continue to drift with bright electric guitar pulses, a rhythmic bassline, airy drum patterns, and fluttering keys, we love the similarities between the instrumental atmosphere and Dani Kristina's introspective lyrical message. Deepening the EP with the next track, "Burning Parachute," we're instantly submerged within the sonic depths and soul this song delivers. This might just be our favorite track on the project, as Dani Kristina offers this raw and fresh vibe through the song's soulful Pop instrumentals and her intoxicating vocal delivery. Through the song's blistering lead piano instrumental and an equally blistering bassline, the instrumentals push the EP to new sonic places that explore the heaviness of Kristina's aching soul. While her lyricism surrounds themes of wishing she got up and left a long time ago, we can't help but feel connected to Kristina's powerful concept while basking in the heat of the instrumentals. Adding light and empowerment to the EP with the fourth track, "Laundry Day," Dani Kristina sets sail into an unbothered state that's quite amusing and rather infectious. While the song begins with bright electric guitar melodies, a tugging bassline, and soft organic drum patterns, Dani Kristina comes around with her playful lyricism. While describing the fights constantly picked with Kristina, she goes on and sings of moving forward from the words that have been tossed her way. While exuding this natural empowerment and strength for listeners to take away for themselves, we love the brilliant and clever lyricism that Dani Kristina delivers with this enthusiastic bop. Moving towards the outro track "You Don't Get to Choose," Dani Kristina closes out her EP with vast strength and resilience. As the delicate song opens with warm piano melodies, Dani Kristina's soft vocals appear and depict unfortunate situations where she found herself in the midst of unnecessary heartbreak. Once the passionate violins make their cinematic appearance, the song's chorus drifts into a highly soothing atmosphere where Kristina sings of making her own decision and living for herself from here on out. With the addition of airy drum kicks, the song's power has never been so strong. Simultaneously, Dani Kristina's anthemic layered vocals end the song off with vast strength and poise, encouraging listeners to bask in their independence. We love the heartfelt and powerful journey that Dani Kristina has taken us on through the entirety of her empowering EP 'Aura,' and we're profoundly impressed with the resilience and strength that Kristina has come out with in the end. We're extremely appreciative of your empowering EP, 'Aura.' What did you want listeners to take away from the project's entirety? This project has been a long time coming, and the main thing I want listeners to take away is the different genres and styles I use to express myself. There’s been an incredible amount of growth that I’ve experienced both through my writing and performance since I first went to Noble Street Studios in Toronto to start recording this project, and it was really important to me that people understood who I am in relation to the music I create. I come from a variety of different influences, and the music I write can rarely be defined by one specific genre, so I wanted this EP to reflect that. ‘Aura’ ultimately represents me, and the different sides of me that exist within. Within your EP 'Aura,' you take us through brilliant lyricism surrounding the concept of a broken relationship. How does the track-listing order emphasize the EP's lyrical concept? The track-listing represents a journey that I’m reflecting on within this release. It’s a story of searching for emotion, working through it, and eventually, it’s one of acceptance. Starting off with “Deceived” in particular and following with “Drift Away” was important to me, because both songs are really instrumental in setting up the story for the rest of the EP. “Deceived” is this song about the perfect man and the fear that comes along with a comfortable love as opposed to a passionate one. It’s probably my favorite one on the EP, as it deals with this incredibly complicated relationship and the question of whether love always has to be as theatrical as it’s portrayed in art. “Drift Away” is kind of what happens next, a song that reminds you that maybe what you missed out on is what you needed all along. While “Deceived” is about searching for pain and emotion, “Drift Away” is about numbing it. After that, the rest of the EP follows a sort of grief process, with the angsty “Burning Parachute”, sassy “Laundry Day” and eventually powerful “You Don’t Get to Choose”. We've heard that you worked alongside Trevor James Anderson to create your EP, 'Aura.' What was your collaborative/creative process like? Did Trevor help with your sonics, lyricism, or both? Trevor is probably one of my favorite people to work with. He’s so fun to create alongside because he really understands who I am as an artist and the hidden meanings behind a lot of my music. In the studio, we spend a lot of time focusing on capturing takes that feel as authentic as possible.  In “Laundry Day” for example, we were able to take some liberties with the vocals, and add some quirky clips of phone calls and laughter which were all pretty authentic. Adding in crowd vocals on certain lines for emphasis, and putting my phone into the vocal booth really helped make the song that much more fun to create and listen to, which were all great suggestions made by Trevor. Without his expertise, songs like “Burning Parachute” and “Deceived” would sound much different, and he did an amazing job of capturing the mood of these songs along with Julijana Hajdinjak, who co-produced them. Trevor and I actually co-wrote “Drift Away” together, which was so fun. He produced the track and had some lyrics already, and then we spent a few hours just bouncing ideas off of one another in the studio, eventually coming to the final product you hear on the EP. Within your EP 'Aura,' we've noticed that your song "Drift Away" has garnered incredible attention. Why do you think this song has been so successful, and how does it add to the EP's overall concept? I think that people have been really resonating with “Drift Away” because of its vulnerability. It follows this sort of lost relationship, whether that be romantic or platonic, and the sadness of losing touch when it’s out of your control. The track is almost nostalgic in a way, cause it mentions so many memories of a past connection, without really resolving to what happens next. I’ve received so many messages from people telling me how “Drift Away” almost feels like it was written about them and a certain experience they’ve gone through, some have expressed sadness because of a friend they’ve disconnected from or a lover that’s been lost. I think a lot of the appeal also has to do with Trevor’s production because it’s so complementary to what’s happening lyrically by really capturing the darkness that comes with this loss. While dark and sad, this song still does have that element of hope that I explore throughout the EP, with this mention of saving and trying to bring back a connection. Through a previous interview with us, you noted that the outro track "You Don't Get to Choose" encompasses the entire EP 'Aura.' Did you create this track first, to build the project on top of it? I actually wrote all of these songs at different points in my life, and since I’ve been writing for fifteen years, I had a large selection of songs to choose from for this project. When I was first going through and choosing songs, I knew I really wanted to share “You Don’t Get to Choose”, not only because I wanted the people it was about to hear it, but because I knew that it was an important message that I wanted to share. So, I kept in mind the story I wanted to tell and went from there. “You Don’t Get to Choose” definitely encompasses this entire EP in the sense that it shows this progression from darkness to this enlightenment of acceptance, which I think is demonstrated both sonically and lyrically throughout ‘Aura’, especially when you listen to “Deceived” versus “Laundry Day”. What can fans anticipate to hear next from you? I’ve got a lot of new music ready for 2021, as well as a music video for one of the songs off of ‘Aura’ coming out mid-November. I’m so excited to share what’s coming next, and this new music is definitely going to be something everyone should keep an eye out for. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

Remember Daniel Ojo, the artist who creates flavourful gospel-driven music? Well, it's about time you get yourself familiar with his harmonic advancement, as his music is only becoming more and more versatile as time goes on. Daniel Ojo demonstrates a clear and concise understanding of theoretical music, and his music explicitly proves it. Choosing to hone in on humble messages and expressions of his own faith, Daniel Ojo unwinds the actualities of his personal truth, as well as fuses his emotions with interpretations of current events. Daniel Ojo sets out to be a bright light in the midst of darkness, and no such obstacle stunts his progression as a music artist. Manifesting his success, Daniel Ojo has created powerful pieces of work denoting the many ups and downs that accompany life and imparts wisdom onto how it's possible to meditate through it. Daniel Ojo radiates life and light into listeners, and we're keeping an eye on this talent-driven artist. Discover the music of Daniel Ojo here. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

From Salt Lake City to Nashville, the clean-cut Pop artist and Vocalist Angela Wright releases her shimmering single, "Fly Away." Growing up on Classic Rock, Angela Wright's inspirations span far across the board when it comes to genres. After attending Berklee College in 2018/19, Wright decided to venture south and see what Nashville's music scene has to offer. Through her recent single "Fly Away," Angela Wright brings an anthemic and uplifting breakup tune for anyone who might be struggling independently. Over vibrant and modern Pop production, the song shimmers through like a bright light with its natural ambiance and empowering lyrical message. "Fly Away" opens with a groovy electric guitar melody and upbeat poppy synths. As Angela Wright begins singing her inspiring message of spreading her wings and soaring far from the weight that's held her down, the surrounding instrumental synths grow to a crescendo for added emphasis on Wright's message. We love Angela Wright's straightforward lyricism as she begins to march to the beat of her own drum through phrases like "Figured out that I don't need you, you're the weight that held me down." As the song comes to an end, Angela Wright's angelic vocals slowly begin to layer, which adds incredible space for listeners to bask in their own freedom and independence. This uplifting mid-tempo Pop groove is truly irresistible; from the playful instrumentation to Angela Wright's empowering words that push listeners out of a rut, "Fly Away" is truly one of the more moving pieces we've heard this year. . We always love an empowering breakup tune, but "Fly Away" hits different. Could you describe the moment where you were mentally and physically pushed to create this empowering single? I’ve always been enamored with the concept of flying. Whether that was hopping on an airplane and being somewhere new within hours, or the beautiful motion of a bird flying. I remember sitting at the park one day contemplating my future. Should I leave my comfort zone? Will I fall? As a big flew by, I thought “This is up to me to fix, I’m going to fly away and make life what I know it could be.”  I think realizing what a year can do to you, how you can change and grow. The song was written to realize you are free to be whoever you want, with whoever you want, wherever you want. Shortly after, I flew back to my hometown and poured my heart into my notebook and guitar and the song took flight. Could you take us through your songwriting process for "Fly Away," Was it difficult to relive your past relationship in order to write the correct lyrics for how you felt? Songs have always been an outlet for me to express how I was thinking or feeling. Songwriting is my form of therapy, I  have to process the experience and make some sort of sense of it, and songwriting has always been how I have done that. I think there are often people and reasons that may be holding you back from doing something, and for me, it takes understanding the situation (past, present, and future) and how they shaped me for me to really process and move on. At the time I wrote this song, my whole world was changing. I was in a new city, dealing with heartbreak and trying to figure out how I live my passion while still keeping afloat. So many thoughts and plans were solidified as I wrote this, and many tears were shed as I felt nostalgia, fear, and uncertainty.  Regarding the uplifting Pop instrumentals and production within "Fly Away," how did you formulate the production to be as equally empowering and inspiring as your lyrics? The production of this song was a fun process! The song just started as a voice memo of me playing an acoustic guitar and singing while hanging outside. I sent it to my producers and told them how it could be really fun to do a “Water Melon Sugar” Style of the guitar. We had a keyboardist and guitarist come in and play fun synth sounds. In the last couple of weeks of production, I was rearranging things and sending notes to my producers to make it feel as floaty and as if you were flying away as possible. I hoped that this song would give people the courage to take the leap and enjoy the ride.  How did your vast musical background and love for many genres push you to the Pop-driven music you create today with songs like “Fly Away?" I love and appreciate so many genres of music, but sometimes pop music can be irresistible or what comes most naturally when writing.  Growing up my mom would mainly want to listen to music that was pop, so we could dance around or clean to it to feel energized and happy.  I find I often write and listen to slower sad songs, but sometimes you need the song to pick you up. While this song was rooted in a lot of heartaches, I wanted the listener to feel like they could be brave a fly away too while listening.  What has been keeping you inspired in 2020 and what can we expect to see next from you? In spiration can be difficult in times of stagnation and chaos which I think 2020 has had a deep combination of both. It hasn’t been easy for anyone, but I have really worked on finding inspiration in every corner and using this time to grow as a musician and a person.  I think it’s important to keep looking forward and understand we are all humans experiencing the same things. Music has always been a wonderful way to emote feelings from people and in a world like this, I know what there are topics we all long to hear. I am releasing a constant flow of singles and music videos so stay tuned! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Coming at us straight from Birmingham, Khalil Ilvrsn is making a name for himself in the world of Hip-Hop. Influenced by the likes of OutKast, Lil Wayne, and Jay Z, Khalil Ilvrsn pays tribute to the enchanting sounds of old school Hip-Hop as he fuses his own contemporary musical perspective. He hooks his listeners with his thoughtful songwriting and vivid trap beats, and the budding artist builds his musical persona around good vibes; each of his tracks could grace the loudspeakers and subwoofers of a jam-packed nightclub. From being able to soundtrack a wild night to a nighttime, drop-top drive, Khalil Ilvrsn is the artist you want to hear when you’re vibing with your crew. Unlike most people, Khalil Ilvrsn looks at the current pandemic situation with the eyes of opportunity. With all of his extra time, he has been throwing himself into his music and producing consistent bangers for his growing fan-base. Since his audience is also living at home, fans are eager to hear each of his energy-filled anthems. Learn more about Khalil Ilvrsn's music here. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Andrada's last musical endeavor saw enough well-deserved attention that AMG Sony jumped at the opportunity to support the music video for "I'll Be Lovin' You." Her latest single, "High on Love," feels like the big brother to that production. Departing from more the straight forward contemporary toplines that operated over those previous choruses, she cultivates a more jaunty hook for her sophomore attempt at striking a home-run. "High on Love," capers along with a buoyant cadence, festooned with a melody that texturizes every tantalizing line that spills out from Andrada's lips. With a magnetic adhesive, it draws you in for an intimate ride, "no, I can't wait no more, tonight I'm high on love, I can't control my body babe." As the super-charged vibrations serenade you with timeless R&B eloquence, Andrada's vocal harmonies diffuse from the expanses of the mix, illuminating the ambient atmospheres with saturated pads as they dissolve back into the oscillating void. There's a quintessential riffing guitar that marks each hook like a beam, celebrating the bordering lines between sensualized R&B inspired verses and club-house screaming choruses—the ones that gyrate with endless union amongst various polished synths and filtering swells. It's a song that soundtracks the mood of strutting up to the dancefloor, perfectly rendering-up like an utterly unique Pop single that traverses between the heavy-sub, gyrating sounds of Dua Lipa, and the filtered drops someone like Calvin Harris would employ. What you get is a salacious Dance and Pop amalgamated incantation, chaperoned by a voice that's seen its fair share of limelight both on stage; and soon to be on screen. The intensified after-glow that hovers around your temple after Andrada's "High on Love" shouldn't come as a surprise. It follows you like an intoxicating aura, pulling you deeper into an infatuated state with the gravitational pull behind each resounding hook: ("your lips became a drug, tonight I'm high on love!") Can you walk us through the inception of "High on Love?" Where did this song's journey begin? Was it a melody at first? A rhythm stuck in your head? Or maybe a few lyrics that became something more? High on Love is the definition of a track that ‘just happened’. The second I heard that guitar drop I fell in love with it and everything after just fell into place straight away. The melody definitely came first and then as we were writing the top line we randomly started singing ‘I need to know your name’ and couldn’t get that lyric out of our heads so we created the rest of the song around that idea. What were the most powerful emotions that found their way into your vocal performance during "High On Love?" And are those emotions commonplace in your artistic process? As much as it is a pop track that seems like an easy listen, it is also a very hard song to sing. There are a lot of transitions between head voice and chest voice that took me a lot of practice. High on Love is definitely a track that requires a lot of core support and precision. It’s a very passional song, so I tried to transpose my ‘fire’ into it. Whenever I record a song, my whole body gets involved and I usually bop around behind the mic. My producer thinks I’m slightly insane. Was "High On Love" based on any life-experiences or past-scenarios that influenced the way this track turned out? What would they be, and how did those experiences manifest themselves here? I always make use of past experiences when I write songs...I guess that’s the blessing and the curse of being an artist. We can turn every person, situation, memory, and experience into a lyric, a metaphor, or even a story. With this particular song, I combined past thoughts and emotions whilst also thinking about what our generation would like to hear. Everyone out there is either falling in love, falling out of love, looking for love, or trying to escape love. With "High on Love," it’s more about lust. It’s more about that one time you fell in love with a stranger and for a second the world stopped and you thought ‘this night will never end’. If you could give your listeners a few words that would enhance the intended experience behind "High On Love," what would you say? I would definitely say - Listen to "High on Love" in the car. Driving to the seaside if possible! I’m telling you...when that guitar drop hits in the car speakers you’ll feel alive. You’ll feel good. You’ll feel...high! Did you go into this year with any specific goals you wanted to reach with your music? Did the changes around the world affect your goals in any way? I did and I didn’t. I like planning my life out as much as I can, but I am also aware that things don’t always happen when we want them to or how we want them to, so sometimes it’s best to just ‘go with the flow’ and take it day by day.  Life has its ways of surprising you and getting you to where you need to be. In my case, COVID has definitely turned my life upside down and I had to readjust massively, but I know I am not the only one going through it, so I’m just going to roll with the punches. 2020 has been a good year for me professionally. I really can’t complain. I wouldn’t have dreamt in a million years to reach the Itunes and Billboard charts and somehow it happened so I am extremely grateful and happy about that. 2020 for me has mostly been about finding a good team, refining my brand, and releasing more music, which I have. I am happy with the progress that I’ve made this past year and I’m looking forward to working twice as hard in the new year. I have a Christmas song on the way that I am really proud of and that I hope will be remembered in the future as the 2020 Christmas Anthem. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

Houston's own multi-talented electronic producer, Robbie Washington is making a name for herself as “Xanity”. She was introduced to music at a young age when she began playing drums. In the years to follow her creative appetite cultivated and she decided to take her passion to the next level by getting a degree in Audio Recording & Technology. Xanity’s started off as an independent rapper but shortly after discovering her passion for producing and writing songs, she decided to pursue the path of becoming a producer. Her latest release “What You Need,” Xanity’s creates a dreamy atmosphere containing the elements of sparkling and warm tones amidst the ambiance of big city traffic. Xanity refers to the 2020 lockdown as a blessing, because she was able to spend time in her studio creating ideas for various songs. Due to lockdown, she wasn't able to connect with her friends the normal way but they started to recommend music to one another, this was a key factory to Xanity staying inspired during the dark times. The fact that she and her friends were able to connect over their favorite songs truly showed Xanity the power of music and its universal language. Keep an eye out for Xanity's next creative project. You can learn more about her here. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Oakland Singer/Songwriter Jane Handcock creates a sweet journey for listeners with a recent hit, "DOA". The combination of her deeply heartfelt lyricism and mesmerizing vocals showcase her incredible artistic growth and maturity since her first release. As a songwriter, Handcock is committed to creating music that comes straight from her heart, and she spills her heart on this track. “DOA” has a highly captivating production to it and Handcock writes a highly relatable story inspired by phone conversations with her close circle of friends. During the challenging moments of 2020, Handcock found inspirations from focusing on herself and the things that she loves to create. She spends her time creating and honing in on her craft. Her dedication and her diligence to her creativity are truly inspirational. Jane Handcock is indeed an artist to keep an eye on. To learn more about Jane Handcock's music click here. Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Fierce Rapper and Songstress, KiTTN shows us a softer side of herself while vulnerably inviting us into her realm for her latest single, “I Know You So Well.” A Chicago transplant, currently based out of New York City, KiTTN is a rapper who prides herself on unique flows, lyricism, and wordplay. Transforming her poetry and short stories into songs over the years, KiTTN continues to redefine her music through dynamic studio recordings encapsulated by Jive, Funk, Hip-hop, and EDM. “I Know You So Well,” instantly sets a gentle, warm ambiance with a slow-tempo in the instrumentation. When KiTTN introduces her first bar, you’re hit with lyrics addressing deceit and dishonesty in a wayward relationship. KiTTN, vocalizes the title of the track through the chorus in a hauntingly memorizing way that showcases the presence and clarity of her vocals long after the song ends. The delicate attendance of the chords summons you into an emotional headspace that KiTTN vulnerably shares with us through an outwardly bitter theme to the storyline in this record. The plot advances through the verses and you’re actually hit with the power and confidence it takes to close the door on a situation that is longer working. KiTTN’s lyricism and a knack for wordplay shine bright in this song that takes a more conscious feel allowing us to zone in on each word performed. The resonance through her sultry tone provides an extremely smooth and pleasant listening experience when journeying through her hard-hitting verses as a sonic voyage. Congratulations on the release of, “I Know You So Well.” Welcome to BuzzMusic, KiTTN! Is this song based on a real-life experience? How important is it to write about real-life experiences in your music? Thanks so much for the warm welcome!  I'm an emotional person and am always analyzing my feelings.  My partner and I were having a discussion about being in past relationships with people who think they're playing you in secret when in actuality you already know about it.  But, rather than sulking in sorrow, this song talks about confidently (and slightly sarcastically) walking away from those relationships.  So, I definitely have a personal connection to some or all the elements of the songs I write.  Where would you like listeners to transport to from a ballad-like, “I Know You So Well”? When you hear this song, you should be envisioning yourself telling anyone that did you wrong to kick rocks.  Confidently hold your head high and wish them well.  I hope this song will be blaring through club speakers across the globe (when it’s safe to party again).  The themes in this song are super relatable, not to mention the catchy melody, which makes it easy to groove to. As this being your seventh solo record, how was the creative process different for this song versus other creations? So different!  Typically I write my lyrics first (usually the verses, followed by the chorus and hooks).  I write it like a story. But this time, I was up late perusing beats on Beatstars and stumbled upon this one, which was produced by Hossy Beats and Zatan Prod.  The deep bass and bright chords in the intro immediately piqued my interest.  I wrote the hook "well, well, well, well, well" first, then the chorus came to me.  This beat feels mysterious and mellow but still makes your head bop, so I wanted my lyrics to fit that mode. Could you please take us into what the studio session looked like for, “I Know You So Well”? Long!  Lol.  Seriously though, this was one of the longest most intricate recording sessions I’ve had to date.  I work with an amazing engineer (Ony aka Madeinqnsny) who also happens to be a musician, producer, music teacher, and mentor.  Therefore, his ear for music is pristine.  I started writing this song in February but I didn’t actually finish it until May. There are so many nuanced sounds in this beat, I didn’t want to fill the space with too many adlibs. And, I felt the slow tempo inspired a mix of singing and rapping, which feels comfortable to me. This song provided me many opportunities to show off some of the vocal skill sets I’ve been working on all year. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? My fans.  They have been loyally supporting my music career since I released my first song last year and have been rocking with me ever since.  I appreciate their honest and candid feedback, which inspires me to continue to create music that will [hopefully] leave a lasting impression on them. Stream "I Know You So Well" here. kittnmusic.com instagram.com/kittnmusic

Recording artist CardNoire is showing off his singing, songwriting, and guitarist abilities all within his latest track release, titled "Disconnected". CardNoire puts priority into sharing real and raw speculations of his life, which crafts this genuine connection he's able to extend out to his listeners. With a sound that amplifies alternative rock, CardNoire also sets his sights on maintaining a strong instrumental sound that accompanies the blunt of his lyricism within a variety of released tracks. CardNoire takes the opportunity to outline very humanistic realities within his new single "Disconnected". There's a very truthful component that CardNoire shares within this track, and hones in on the burnt-out feelings that can arise from feeling disconnected and out of tune with one's self. The persistently strong electric guitar presence is what elevates the lyricism presented in the track, and helps listeners become more emotionally in-tune with the thoughts and expressions of CardNoire. "Disconnected" touches the surface of certain discontentment emotive, and CardNoire doesn't let their projected ambiance waiver for a slight second for the entirety of the track. Keeping things consistent, "Disconnected" accurately depicts the unrelenting expressions of loss, displeasure, and confusion. In essence, CardNoire allows for a human glimpse into the world of feeling, well, disconnected. Considering the realities presented in your single "Disconnected", what kind of influence did you experience and/or receive in order to write such a single? I wrote this song during a slightly darker period of my life... I was growing farther and farther apart from people I cared about at the time. And, a minor health scare also didn't help pull me out of that rut. Virtually overnight, I just lost any and all motivation and interest in anything I tried to do. I'm a very passionate and intense person and anybody who's met me can definitely vouch for that. The feeling of apathy and disconnection from everything really put me in a situation of distress and it was the first time in my life I truly felt helpless. And that's how I wrote it. To quote my own song I really was "surrounded in my pit of pain through apathy" I've always wondered what apathy felt like until that point in time, I just never had the ability to process that emotion, I think. Were there any aspects of "Disconnected" that you felt established a very sincere relationship with your listeners as a result of? Yeah, actually. A few friends reached out to me saying that they had really related to the lyrics when they first heard the song and that they enjoyed the way I conveyed my rough times through this song. I'm always really honored to hear when people relate to the songs I write. How do you feel that "Disconnected" compares to the songs presented on your 2017 EP, 'Intensity'? The intensity was definitely a phase in my life perfectly captured in audio format. The EP was fueled by this teenage obsession of trying to make something that your friends would enjoy. Most of the songs are just little snapshots of different experiences I had as a younger person and I'm not afraid to say I'm very proud that I was able to write, record, and release a work of music before my 18th birthday, but that's also what hindered it in a sense. I think this time around, I bring to the table something I didn't have the last time and that's just more experience writing, creating music, and living life scenarios you typically hear songs written about. What kind of steps are you looking to take for the product of your next sound/release? Honestly, I'm doing a lot of the same things. I'm still an independent artist, I still do all my social media and business-side work. The only difference is I've learned my lesson on creating more content and engaging more with the type of people who care about the music I write! Outreach can be difficult for a young artist. It's always hard getting your name and your music out there to people you've never met before and I'm always finding more and more ways to create a buzz! What has been keeping you driven while creating new music this year? The nice part about this year for me is that it has been one focused on self-reflection. I like getting out of the house and getting into nature whenever possible, taking walks in my neighborhood really brings out my expressive side. I don't like formulaic writing processes. I treat the process of writing every song differently, but they're all tied into momentum and a flow state of work for me. Sometimes I take no breaks all day until I have the song ready, sometimes the whole day is a break from whatever I'm working on. Listening to others' music is a great inspiration to create for me. I love finding new sounds from different places and I love re-discovering things I was into that I forgot about or stopped listening to as time passed by. I recently also got back into playing video games too! Warzone has definitely become my latest way to pass the time. It doesn't help with writing, but it's an enjoyable way to blow off steam for me. instagram.com/cardnoire facebook.com/cardnoire cardnoire.com

Destined for greatness, Tamil releases his thought-provoking single, “No Issues,” off his emotion-filled EP, 'Last High Hopes.' This uprising artist from Long Island is making waves in the music industry with the ambition and determination Tamil uses to master his craft. His raw talent and pure passion are released through his versatility in his artistic magnitude and it's the reason Tamil prides himself on the unique sound he has created for his brand. “No Issues,” is a late-night hit sure to captivate your deepest emotions in an effortless manner. The track opens with the easing melodic elements of a harmonious sample to commence the beat. We are quickly introduced to the sound of a tape deck inserting a cassette as Tamil’s heavenly vocals fill the speakers. The glistening hi-hats and sharp snare hits, add that rhythm to the beat that instantly have you tapping your fingers and toes to the composition. Tamil’s vocals exude a warm and soothing essence as he takes a contemporary approach to R&B and Hip-hop with some light Pop elements that complement the versatility in a graceful sonic voyage. He resonates heartfelt lyrics of moving forward from an ended relationship that transports us into the depths of our emotions. His ability to captivate the audience using his vulnerability and draw them into his story without us knowing him on a personal level is truly outstanding. We look forward to seeing big things from this up and coming artist. We’ll be following his journey closely as we add this song to our list of favorites. Hello Tamil and thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. Congratulations on the release of, “No Issues,” from your EP, 'Last High Hopes.' We love the vulnerability you showcase in this song! Could you please tell us what inspired the storyline for this ballad? Life and Pain... I’ve been through a lot of strenuous conditions in my life, often leading me to feel as if I’m alone and the world is against me. But regardless I tend to keep my head up and keep faith in God, I feel that keeps me sane most of the time. We notice that in the midst of the song, you use an actual recording from the studio session when you’re talking with your engineer. What was the studio session like recording this single? Kind of the same as always calm and secluded. I don’t really like people too much so when I’m in the studio it’s usually just my tracking engineer, my A&R, and me. It’s fun for us though because we all work really well together and know by the end of each song what quality of song we plan to produce. What made you choose “No Issues,” to be the single off of the project and the intro simultaneously? I had discussed with my manager prior to the release of “No Issues” that this song would be the catalyst to me quitting or my full time pursuing music. Mind this is a fresh corona outbreak and I have a real Hood Mentality so music wasn’t the most ideal situation for me. What would you like for listeners to take away from, “No Issues?" For those listening to “No Issues” understand the trials and tribulations of life, that many times the people you love most will be the same people who contest your success. That pain is the process of the strong and life gets better ... oh and I’m still “Thuggin” What can fans anticipate to hear next from you, Tamil? I plan on releasing some new Sonics this winter. I’ve been working on some new sounds that I feel real confident about and think the listeners will enjoy hearing what I have to say. I kind of like to gift the music away so I don’t want to say too much but overall this round of music is "hope all enjoy." Instagram #BUZZMUSIC