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Every now and then you come across an artist who blows you out of the water with their capabilities. Hybrid artist, Alix Perti, definitely comes to mind with his ability to take South Asian melodies, 70’s psychedelic rock, and Hip-hop and form an intoxicating genre that has us all on our toes. This stands especially true with his latest release, “Quarantea.” Perti is not afraid to take on the experimental risks combining elements that transport us with our nostalgia and serve us up a plate of sonic intensity. He provides us with infectious grooves and a middle eastern-inspired ambiance. As a budding producer and powerhouse of an artist, Perti manifests versatility and innovation with his unique sound. This Long Island native will continue to bend genres and take his fans on a musical trip with his fiery tracks and storytelling. Alix Perti always promises to bring the purest forms of expression no matter how weird it gets. #BUZZMUSIC

In a world full of themes of misogyny and drugs, singer and songwriter Michelle-Lee aspires to be a light in the darkness with her positive message. She grew up in Delaware singing in her church and, with the encouragement of her loved ones, decided to pursue a career in music doing what she loves. In her recent single “In Your Hands,” Michelle-Lee connects with her listeners through her worship of Christ. The first minute of “In Your Hands” is strictly acoustic; a joyful melody is plucked on an acoustic guitar. The noise of fingertips sliding up and down the strings between chords gives the instrumental backtrack its authenticity. Michelle-Lee has a high range giving her silky vocals a feeling of being light as a feather. As “In Your Hands” continues to progress, a lively and youthful percussion beat is added to the mix. The drumming style is slow-paced and seems to be inspired by jazz and soul genres. “In Your Hands” has a way of warming your heart; it has the same effect as the type of Gospel music that makes you want to sway and clap your hands to the beat. Additionally, Michelle-Lee continues to inspire through her songwriting. “In Your Hands” is a memento to Michelle-Lee’s trusting relationship with Christ. She first brings attention to the struggles of living in today’s society, then shares that her faith is what gets her through. Could you tell us more about your Faith, and how it allows you to be the person and artist you are today? I am a Christian and I study the Bible. Most, if not, all of my artistry stems from my faith walk and relationship with God. I was born and raised in the church. As I got older and began to cultivate my faith, I began to learn more about myself and what my purpose and assignment were in life. Making an impact on the lives of others through my music is a huge part of why I create. If I can encourage another person through my songwriting and connect with them in a way that helps them, proves my "why" behind sharing my gift. We loved the empowering message of “In Your Hands!” Could you deeper describe the meaning behind your lyrics? By now, we can all agree that 2020 has been quite a historical year. COVID19 has flipped our world upside down. The pandemic has reconfigured just about every event and the trip we may have had planned and the injustices that we have witnessed time and time again are at an all-time high right now. Social Media has made it convenient to feed ourselves fear, anger, and inequality. Some are even using this time as a green light to express their hatred towards others. Discord in our Nation is reaching its climax and relief seems to feel farther and farther away. "In Your Hands" serves as a reminder that God has a plan and that He has us all in the palm of His hand. Though we may not understand it, I believe that God works ALL things for our good for those that love God and are called according to His purpose. I believe, though this was a HUGE change in our world, we needed this time to stop, take the blinders off, and really deal with what our Nation has been sweeping under the rug for so long. We needed to reset, to reprioritize, and to refocus. Could you tell us how “In Your Hands” compares to your other songs? How does it stand out? Aww man, believe it or not, I was hesitant to push this song because of how much of a sore thumb it was compared to my other work! Presenting this song to the world was more of obedience than anything else. It had nothing to do with a brand. This really was just a song that was placed on my heart during the quarantine. I felt led to share it after having to take some time away from social media. Every day, I was being bombarded with a new way of "masked" living, the death toll rising, employment rate plummeting, stores closing, innocent people being killed because of their skin color. I was absorbing all of these things simultaneously and it was creating fear and anger in my heart. The worst part, I knew I couldn't be the only one feeling like this. God placed this song on my heart and I wanted to share it in hopes to remind someone else that in the midst of all of this, God is real and faithful to His word. We know that you have worked alongside very successful artists, and performed at world-renowned venues. Could you tell us about some of these experiences, and what you have learned from them? God has been so good with the opportunities that have been set before me. From performing at venues such as The Trocadero and Radio City Music Hall to opening for people such as Sarah Jakes Roberts, The Walls Group, and RealTalkKim, I'm honored to even be considered. These experiences remind me of how far I've come but also how much room I have to grow. These opportunities let me know that I'm in the right place, at the right time in my artistry. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? Believe it or not, the time has been keeping me inspired. Prior to quarantine, it was so easy for me to fill up my schedule with "busy" but now since things have been closed, I've been forced to sit and create. All those moments I prayed to have more time on my hands have now come to fruition and I am taking advantage of it. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The Los Angeles-based Rap duo Big Runts drops heat with their low-lit Trap single, "Playin'." The first-ever little person Rap duo, Big Runts represents the underestimated and blasts through to empower others who feel different and unique. With their recent single "Playin'," Cris G and Bulldogg set an intense atmosphere through their deep and primal vocal delivery, and sweltering bars depicting sweet and sultry scenarios. What keeps us intrigued are Big Runts' rhythm and flow, riding the beat with a natural sense of authority and dominance. "Playin'" opens with a dreary piano melody that quickly drops into the deepest of modern-day Trap beats. We can't help but feel this dark 88Glam vibe from the single's spooky and low-lit production, perfectly setting the song's low, intense, and intriguing atmosphere. Both Cris G and Bulldogg exude incredible confidence within their bars while interestingly offering a back and forth between their different yet equally engaging vocals. Their lyricism surrounds hot and heavy scenes that keep us gripped by the song's sultry aura, not to mention the supporting production keeping the atmosphere vastly intense. The track's down-tempo approach brings us on a ride into the city's lights through brilliant arrangement and sonic production. Big Runts brings the heaviest and darkest of vibes within their single "Playin'," which are not only perfect for this time of year but perfect for all Trap junkies to delve deeper into the duo's scorching sound. Listen to "Playin'" here. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Giving listeners a glimpse of what their past six months have been like, LYTRS releases a thrilling Alt-Pop banger titled "Trinity." LYTRS (Live Your True Radical Self) consists of Ralph Nasty, Kristina Storm, and Deynoodt. The trio has made it easy for listeners to feel safe when listening to their music and reflecting on their inner-growth. With their latest release, "Trinity," LYTRS brings a heavy lyrical theme while adding to the intense atmosphere with exhilarating Alt-Pop instrumentals. Not to mention their stimulating music video for the single where LYTRS finds themselves trapped while soaking in color; we love the overall concept that the trio has delivered with this unique single. "Trinity" opens with a powerful synth arrangement and whaling electric guitar. While Kristina Storm's vocals drift from the background to the foreground, the surrounding electronic instrumentals continue to pour over and add intense energy. Kristina Storm's lyricism reminds us of life's adversities and watching your dreams fall only to help shape your future. Ralph Nasty adds this incredibly rhythmic verse where he playfully raps about themes of healing and spirituality, where he's met with Storm's haunting vocals all to add depth to the song. With a softened bridge from Deynoodt, the three have perfected sonic and lyrical depth, and we appreciate how LYTRS has managed to keep us at the edge of our seat with each aspect of the song. LYTRS has wowed us with the electrifying and powerful atmosphere they've infused into their sweltering single "Trinity," and we're highly anticipating more stimulating tracks for the trio's future. We're locked right into the energy and life exuding from your single, "Trinity." What inspired your realistic lyrical content for the track? Our biggest inspiration for Trinity was basically the 3 of us together breaking barriers of fear and doubt and reaching our highest potential together. We play off of each other's lyrics a lot, so sometimes it’s not so much about a bigger picture as it is a conversation between the 3 of us. Would you say that LYTRS usually delivers such stimulating electro-pop instrumentals as you did with "Trinity"? What was the group's creative/production process like? The songs on the EP each have their own Vibe but definitely do share the electro-pop aspect. Our process for this song and all 8 songs on the EP was a bit unorthodox from what we’re used to. The beats were made in Nashville by our very own Ralph nasty- then sent to Louisiana for Kristina and Deynoodt to lay down vocals and guitar. Then the track is sent back to Nashville for rapping And mixing. After mixing the first demo we come together by conference call to discuss production ideas, composition, and musical breaks until we land on a demo we can all align with. Then we’d send it to our dear friend and audio engineer, Jason ‘Jobby’ Beard at sixto6 productions in Massachusetts to master. Speaking on the music video for "Trinity," how did you come up with the concept where you're trapped in a vibrant space and seeking a way out? While Trinity may seem like we’re trapped, It’s not about escaping, per se. Its more about realizing that life itself is a vibrant space if you accept who you are and allow yourself to occupy your own creative mind- which goes hand in hand with LYTRS (live your true radical self). The idea for the video was a natural progression and physical representation of everything we felt like we were going through as we were becoming LYTRS. Seeing as your group came together to create a quarantine themed track, how did you end up making eight songs and four music videos that weren't necessarily planned? Our quarantine track “Quarantine” was originally intended to be a feature on Ralph Nasty’s album, but it came together so quickly, and naturally, we all agreed once it was released we wanted to do more together. The concept for LYTRS was born and songs flowed out of us and ideas for videos came along with it. We were so inspired by each other that we wanted to get as much out as possible. Ralph traveled to Louisiana to film a video, Kristina and Deynoodt went to Nashville to film a video, and once we did separately and edited it together to look like we were together. We continue to make it work because we love making music together as a group- even though we all have other projects we still commit ourselves to LYTRS because we love it. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020 and what can we expect to see next from you? Kristina here! Staying inspired in 2020 is the easiest thing I’ve ever done. The world may seem like it’s upside down, but I’m having the best year of my life! 2020 has given me Opportunities to follow all my dreams while also staying at home with my 2 young children. As a single mom it’s not every day you get the chance to spend time with your kiddos AND write songs, create music videos, and love the path you’re on! Living my truest self is the best decision I could have ever made. As for what’s coming next for LYTRS, we’re releasing our Duality Of Light EP,  launching a Duality Of Light clothing line (that we designed and produced ourselves), and releasing our last music video for the EP at the end of October. We’ve already started writing the next one and planning some future videos so new content won’t be far behind. Ralph Nasty is releasing a new solo album by the end of the year, and Kristina Storm and Deynoodt have a project called DeyStorm releasing their first single and music video for Halloween! Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

34-year-old musician P.Dot57 from Delaware has been making music with a purpose since 2002, speaking out and trying to create unity. He selflessly uses music to send a message to folks born of lower incomes and are worthy of success. P.Dot57's latest album titled 'Same 24' was released in September 2020, with all of the grit and power he brought to his previous 17 albums. In 'Same 24,' P.Dot57 brings awareness to social equity and change that needs to be made. P.Dot57 opens the album with "Tuskegee Experiment," a heartbreaking awakening and cry for equality. He raps verses delving into the corruption of politics, white privilege, and the state of our world today in a commanding and potent song. Though "Tuskegee Experiment" has a head-turning rhythm, your focus will sway to the lyrics bringing attention to the injustices felt by the Black community. The Tuskegee experiment is a famous violation of human rights, where Black males were recruited in a study looking at untreated syphilis. Even after treatment was released, these participants were denied information and access to drugs that could have saved their lives, a problem that P.Dot57 describes in his lyrics. "Tuskegee Experiment" is a desperate plea to call attention to these injustices in a format that could reach the hearts of many. The transition into "God Speed (Ole Boy Members Only)" leads you to a whole new feeling of how P.Dot57 shows off his flaming rap skills in this one, flying along to the beat with no struggle. The uplifting and upbeat nature of "God Speed" leaves you wanting more and eager to get to the next track. P.Dot57 swoops back in with a slightly more melodic-like song, weaving in some piano behind the insane beat with "Venice Beach Vibes." This classic Hip Hop sound radiates a feel-good atmosphere, with poetic lyrics describing scenes of the scene of Venice Beach. If you haven't already been there, you'll feel like you have after listening to this one. P.Dot57 has a gift for storytelling, and "Vegas Nights" follows closely from the previous track with descriptions of his crazy experiences in the city of Las Vegas. "Vegas Nights" has a more mellow atmosphere, with Jazz-like instrumentation. Keeping it fresh with "Standing on Couches" featuring Dino Rackz, P.Dot57 starts off small and builds to a head-bopping anthem that pumps up your mood. The only track on "Same 24" that features a female singer, "Who Can I Run To," brings back the somber tones we saw at the beginning of the album with a creative and melodic twist. K. Holloway's rich and dynamic vocals bring a sense of longing and darkness and compliment the themes of "Who Can I Run To" in a beautiful way. A short and sweet addition, the next song, "Cap," calls out the untruthful and hurtful behavior of some members of society. Encouraging others to chase their dreams and appreciate all they've been through, "Black Ownership" featuring Amillion The Poet, once again leaves you with nothing but enlightenment. "Home Stretch" featuring K. Price is one of the debut releases from 'Same 24.' This song carries a danceable rhythm and fire rap verses, a classic hip hop sound that younger listeners would graduate towards. Dancing throughout the lyrics is a concept of endurance and determination, reminding us that we can achieve if we are open-minded. "Home Stretch" is accompanied by a music video, a simple concept with artistic shots showing P.Dot57 feeling his words across a small town. With P.Dot57's goal of reaching the hearts of low-income communities, the representation of small towns like theirs is essential and allows them to be heard. Metaphorically starting with a rainstorm's sounds, "Tears of a Black Woman" delves into the daily fears and struggles that Black women face. P.Dot57 closes off 'Same 24' with the honest and energetic "G.O.a.T. II (Blame Heem)" featuring Tru Musiq. He raves about the importance of hyping yourself up and celebrating your talents, whatever they may be. He writes with the pen until he bleeds, not stopping until he is heard. P.Dot 57 is doing everything he can to use his platform to spread positivity and light and encourage people to chase after what they want. He knows that good things come from hard work and ambition, and his uplifting lyrics paint a picture of perseverance and deliverance. Hello P.Dot 57 and welcome to BuzzMusic. It is incredibly inspiring how you incorporate such important topics into your music, what sparked the idea for 'Same 24'? How did you decide on the title 'Same 24?' The Same 24 was a concept that originated after the death of the late amazing Nipsey Hussle.  His passing really put into perspective that we each get 24 hours to make a difference and how we spend those hours depicts who and what we can become.  I also wanted to send the message that being black means some of those hours you may spend fighting an uphill battle but that you keep striving no matter what and above all you never give up on any of your endeavors.  This album is special I released it on my 34th bday 9/22.  With that said on the released date of the Same 24, I was hospitalized with a Blood Pressure of 276/92.  I was turning 34 and having a stroke due to hypertension which caused an acute kidney injury.  Fortunately, it’s treatable with short-term dialysis for the next year.  It’s a lifestyle change but I’m blessed to be alive to take care of my son and make more music.  I’m working on my upcoming album as we speak! You have had quite a career already, with 17 projects under your belt! Which album do you think resonated with you the most, and why? I love each album for a different reason as they serve as time capsules of my life.  Perhaps my favorite projects are Section 8 Soliloquy because I wrote the there entire project in Europe on a 10-day vacation.  The lyrical content for that project was the next level as well as the production.  Same 24 I love because I created this body of work during a pandemic.  The project is socially cognizant of the times we are living in but also challenges the listener to neither make nor accept excuses. Same 24 had a distinctly honest and vulnerable side that I wanted to convey! How do you manage to keep things fresh after the release of 17 albums? What new aspects does 'Same 24' bring to the table? It's quite easy to keep fresh ideas when you love what you do.  I’ve been recording albums since my junior year of high school. Same 24 is a project for people to grasp and hang on to.  It’s an Ode to the working woman or man that no matter what we go through God can preserve us.  I also want people to know love heals all wounds.  This album is a statement to work smarter and harder to get to where we desire to be. Before the pandemic made its way across the world, did you enjoy live performances? What is your favorite memory of a live show to date? Pre-Pandemic I loved live performances.  I’m an artist that feels overlooked and would love more opportunities to broaden my fan base through live performance.  I’ve lived in numerous cities over the past decade but I’m a Wilmington, Delaware native.  A place many don’t know exist.  I’m working to be the voice of my city and state and to finally get us the National recognition we covet.  When things clear up and they will I look forward to performing in front of as many people as possible. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020 and what can we expect to see next from you? My family friends and son have kept me inspired this year.  This is the year of revelation in my eyes.  We are all learning who really loves and supports us as well as who we should give our energy to.  Up Next besides getting physically better I plan on dropping my third album of the year entitled “Faith Over Fear”.  That should be released in December! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Houston, the 17-year-old Singer/Songwriter Amelia Michelle takes the Alt-Pop/R&B scene by storm with her ear-pleasing single, "Never Enough (feat. Legaci)." At such a young age, Amelia Michelle has made waves across genres like Alternative-Pop and R&B. She continues as a force to be reckoned within the industry, especially with her latest single "Never Enough (feat. Legaci)," Amelia Michelle brings life and a naturally organic flair through her brilliant vocal stylings. The track takes listeners on a sweet-sounding ride through a blend of Alt-Pop and R&B, giving us the deep sub-bass that Alt-Pop provides while deepening the track with textured R&B drum patterns. Not to mention Amelia Michelle's brilliant vocal layering, the track is oozing with depth. "Never Enough (feat. Legaci)" opens with airy synths that rain down from above and give the track a spiced up R&B aspect. Once Amelia Michelle's sharp soprano vocals enter, the supporting production blisters our speakers with haunting and irresistible sub-bass that perfectly evens out the track's sonics. What acts as the track's strong point is Amelia Michelle's mesmerizing layered vocals that deliver an especially whole sound, naturally keeping us locked in. Legaci's bars are the perfect feature for an atmospheric track like this, as he begins to paint pictures of healing from past love through unhealthy habits. While Amelia Michelle closes the track with equally heart-aching lyricism, we can't help but place ourselves as the main character in this profoundly intriguing hit. Amelia Michelle continues to astound us through her angelic vocals on textured tracks like "Never Enough (feat. Legaci)," and we're highly aware of the growth she's made by raising the bar with each single. Hello Amelia and welcome to BuzzMusic. We're highly impressed with the depth and texture within your latest single, "Never Enough (feat. Legaci)." Could you tell us what inspired the song's passionate and melancholy lyricism? I never have written from the perspective of a character. So I really wanted to try something new lyrically. I knew that someone with substance abuse would have a lot of emotions and a lot to say. I tried to portray one with substance abuse’s perspective while also spreading awareness of the growing addiction issue. We can't get enough of the heated production within "Never Enough (feat. Legaci)." How did you go about merging genres like Alt-Pop and R&B to deliver such an intricate yet intriguing atmosphere? I really wanted to make sure that the production of the song was as deep at the lyrics. So adding a deep baseline and 808s added to the texture of the song. As far as the melody goes I made sure it was repetitive enough but also it told a story along to the lyrics and really complimented the lyrics. Could you tell us why you wanted a male's verse within "Never Enough (feat. Legaci)?" Do you feel that Legaci's verse adds a back and forth between your vocals and his bars? I wanted a male verse on the song because I feel like it broadened the perspective and added some diversity. I always like to add an alternative verse or chorus to keep my listeners engaged so adding a male verse to the song just felt right. How has Houston's music scene pushed you to create? Would you say that your sound has been influenced by Houston and the city's music scene? There are so many hardworking talented people here, it has inspired me to push myself and my music to be the best that I can be. I would say some of my sounds have definitely been influenced by Houston. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? This year I’ve been staying inspired by just growing my craft. I’m constantly trying to learn and put myself out there. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Cuban-American artist Anie Delgado is all about setting the right kind of tone with her music. As a predominantly Pop music artist, Anie Delgado has always known that music was a strong innate passion of hers. Whether that sparked from her early days of guitar-playing or writing songs and studying at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, it's widely understood that Anie Delgado's heart belongs to music. Currently in the works to release her debut EP, Something Beautiful, Anie Delgado wants to give listeners a sneak peek of what they can expect with the release of the EP's first song, "Daydream." Anie Delgado has released her magical-sounding single, "Daydream." The song's name truly does it justice, as Anie Delgado does the perfect job of ensuring the ambiance of the song matches a dream-like state. The narrative of the single hones in on Anie Delgado's inner thoughts and perceptions, detailing truths that are close to her heart. Further, Anie Delgado naturally embraces honesty and transparency, which is fully communicated within her music. "Daydream" was Anie Delgado's chance to showcase her angelic vocal stylings in the best manner possible, and we see the single becoming the next big pop hit. All in all, Anie Delgado impressed us with her organic vocal range, combined with her natural sense of innocence. "Daydream" had a celestial and almost heavenly atmosphere to it. Would you say this was the kind of energy you had hoped to wash over your listeners as they listened to the track? Yes! This year has been so hard on everyone. I wrote Daydream and most of my EP from quarantine. Of course, having all of this time in isolation has given me a lot of time to reflect on who I am as a person. This soundscape in Daydream is totally an accurate representation of who I am and how I feel inside.  I decided to make an EP that emulated that kind of hopefulness in all of its imperfection - I thought it would help people through this very difficult time to hear music that has a conscious but also uplifting  Also, this kind of atmosphere just seemed like a natural progression after my song Galaxy. How did the construction of "Daydream" end up detailing out? Do you typically have one strong vision for your songs and run with it for the entirety of the writing/recording phase? This song actually challenged my songwriting process. I typically go in knowing exactly what I want to write about and having a really strong idea for the hook and first verses, but in the studio, the song totally changed meaning. I was originally writing it about taking the high road in a friendship when someone is trying to bring you down to a petty level, but the amazing production my friend Sam did inspire this song. It immediately felt intoxicating and dreamy, like the feeling of wanting something you can’t have. That inspired the lyrics and the song ended up taking a new meaning. The first verse is actually the only part that was in the original song. We ended up re-writing the pre-hook in version 2 and then the hook actually took three different forms. We finally landed on this because I thought it perfectly captured that feeling of “I want you really bad, I’m awesome, take it or leave it.” It also kind of gives me modern disco studio 54 vibes which is one of my favorite eras to draw inspiration from. How would you compare "Daydream" to previously released songs you've come out with? Galaxy and Kaleidoscope have similar dreamy soundscapes, but Daydream really enters the realm of RnB which I grew up with. It’s a song whereas a young artist I feel like I really discovered my voice and the perfect combo of what I like. It blends psychedelic soundscapes with RnB vibes with pop writing. It’s a combination I feel really passionately for. Your EP, "Something Beautiful" is set to release quite soon! How would you say the EP is coming along and what kind of emotions do you have regarding its future release?! Yes! I’m so excited! I’ve been working on this throughout quarantine and have been dying to show it to the world since all of the songs were written. I think the main emotion is just excitement for that reason. I feel like I’ve really found my voice on this so I am excited to introduce myself and my music to people. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? Songwriting. I’ve always written, but having that during 2020 has been a lifeline. I’ve been writing almost every day about almost everything. Taylor Swift has always been an inspiration and also her dropping Folklore has been such an inspiration for letting your imagination run wild in songwriting. To not feel limited by your own personal experiences, but to explore writing about everything and anything. I have secured a few sync relationships during quarantine so that also has me writing way more than often and I’m so grateful. Lastly and arguably most important is the reliance and desire to do good from people. Sure, there is a lot of ugliness that has surfaced due to this year's happenings, but there’s also a lot of great things that are happening like the Black Lives Matter movement that has been put off far too long. One of my songs on my EP is about change and how inspired I am by my generation, so this definitely has been a huge inspiration for me. Instagram BUZZMUSIC

Dancing is an evocative form of expression, and Nicolas McCoppin recognizes that music is the sonic 'plus-one,' to all the impassioned stratagems connected with the action. On 'Heaven,' the dance-pop track from the New York native's debut album, he exemplifies the carbonated buoyancy, dynamic energy that keeps dance-floors buzzing till the morning hours of the night. 'Loverboy' is Nicolas's first L.P. since his formal debut in 2019, when McCoppin was infatuating hearts over various sold-out venues across New York City, and the bubbling splendor of his progressive beats, oscillating pads, and punchy bass-lines that make a substantial case for his stardom, both inside LGBTQ community, and all over the world. McCoppin's vocals sound prismatic and drenched in elegant sonic texture, developing the perfect grooving climate for a synth-wave bass line to buzz and vacillate as it flutters amidst synergized synth pads that flush into blithe sounding harmonies. His ethereal tenor vocals offer an invigorating lift with the pumping jurisdiction of his contemporary Pop and House-type instrumentation—and the words he sings render him up like he's performing for a gyrating dance-floor, chaperoning the crowd into an intoxicated state of bliss. "You got a part of me now and feels good as hell," he admits, before offering up the release and rise before the flashiest parts of the hook, "cause when I'm hanging with you, I'm in heaven." 'Heaven,' as McCoppin resounds, is from a record that he's stated as representing the "truest form" of himself, a task that comes as a challenge for any artist. Yet, on this latest dance floor anthem, romance becomes McCoppin's secret ingredient for pure expression, communicating the juiciest vibes audiences demand on every dance floor, straight into the skull, wherever they might be. For Nicolas McCoppin, when he's "ripping a few 511's," it's easy to embody the type of blithe disposition he's diffusing from every melodically unhinged uproar expression that rises from his soul. 'Heaven' bounces listeners into a jaunty and flirtatious dance-floor, and arrives off Nicolas McCopplin's debut L.P. trimmed with 80s pop flair and electro-dance vibes, and flourishing as a soundtrack anywhere dancing feet might congregate. Can you run us through the process of how you sit down to write a song like, 'Heaven'? What emotions are you channeling? Where do the melodies arrive from? Thank you guys for having me! I’m so excited to be back. The process is always different! Sometimes it starts as a poem or with production. “Heaven” is actually an interesting story. It was the last song we did for the EP. It actually almost didn’t exist. I had a different song on the tracklist at the time. We ended up scraping that song for “Heaven”. I was on FaceTime with my executive producer Nick Trapani, and he had the idea to add another song to the project. We started working on it over FaceTime that same day and I instantly fell in love when he played the intro chords of the song. I knew it was going to be my favorite song. I co-wrote the song with Nick, as well as Heidi Rojas (who I’m such a huge fan of). The melodies came from the three of us just playing around and humming over the track to see what works! When we finished this song, it really tied together with the whole project for me. It was the missing puzzle piece. What is something you wanted people to understand or appreciate about 'Heaven' was there a deeper meaning behind this story, maybe regarding a personal life experience? “Heaven” is the fun and flirty side of “Loverboy”. I wrote that song about the height of falling in love for the first time. I really wanted a song that showed the fun side of being in love that some of the other songs didn’t touch on. “Heaven” actually has my favorite lyric that I wrote on the entire EP, “When I’m ripping off your 511’s”. I had that lyric in my notes app for months and when we started working on this song I was so excited to finally be able to use it haha! Where do you see listeners enjoying, 'Heaven,' and what activity do you think might pair well with this song's vibe and energy? Hmmm. “Heaven” to me is a very energetic and happy song. My perfect answer would be in a gay club or a house party but obviously, none of those are happening with quarantine. But besides those, it could definitely be a good workout song! If you could give listeners a few words that would stand as a prologue to the experience behind 'Heaven' and 'Loverboy' as a whole, what would you say and why? “Loverboy” is a project I’ve been working on for over two years now. I fell in love with a boy for the first time and “Loverboy” tells that story front-to-back. Writing and singing was my way of expressing all of my feelings and emotions through the relationship. Everything was so new to me. At the time it felt like we were the only two people in the world. So I wrote everything down. This project doubles as a love note to New York City. I’m born and raised in New York but during this time I felt like I re-discovered the city all over again. I hope you can hear my love for New York through the record. I hope anyone who listens can dance around, have fun or maybe even fall in love like I did while writing it. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? 2020 has probably been the craziest year I’ve ever lived through. Through all the craziness I’ve actually been more inspired than ever. With live music completely shutting down with quarantine, artists have completely shifted everything online. I feel like I’ve seen some of the most inspiring and creative music I’ve seen in a long time. So to answer the question, all of the artists who haven’t let COVID stop music have kept me inspired! Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

Electronic Trip-hop trio, Howlite announces their much-anticipated single, “Canary,” from their long-awaited, forthcoming EP, 'Not Here.' This Melbourne trinity has been mastering their dreamscape reverberations since 2016, garnering attention on a local and international spectrum. Rolling Stone Australia has described their sound as “brooding, borderline folk, but inches-from-pop,” and we can’t help but agree. Their direct yet wistful sound is the result of lush, immersive, vocals, propulsive guitars, and trip-hop stimulated beats. The present release of their single “Canary,” builds on from their quadruple roll out of singles over the course of the past year, and fills out the body of their latest EP “Not Here.” “Canary,” opens up with the cinematic elements of dark, resonant vocals, sending a chill down your spine. Minimalistic, ominous instrumentation accompanies the resonance creating a spotlight on the words being spoken into existence, the tempo slowly picks up in a storytelling manner with electronic elements casting a striking ambiance, setting the tone of this record. There is something so effortless yet strategic about the placement of natural breaths being left in “Canary.” It gives a lifelike feel, linking you to the energy and passion Howlite exudes. The chilling vocal effects and harmonies that come into actuality in the bridge and final chorus, create a bodacious and triumphant finish that this record warrants. Howlite has us exclaiming over “Canary,” one of the four singles in their roll out throughout this past year. With this sonic voyage being slightly over three minutes, it has us clicking repeat in such an effortless manner. Congratulations on the release of your single, "Canary." Welcome to BuzzMusic! As this being one of four singles in your rollout over the past year, what inspired you to strategically release the singles prior to the EP, "Not here?" Thank you, and thank you so much for having us! To be honest, the rollout of singles ahead of the EP got blown out of the water by the pandemic, there was a bit of strategy and a bit of adjusting the sails as we went along! While part of us would love to do the King Gizzard approach and just release twenty albums in a week, it’s so hard for us to distinguish a particular song that way. When you put so much time and effort into creating what could be considered a mini album with 6 tracks, you want to make sure those tracks are given a proper chance to be heard. So the strategic singles approach lets us turn the EP into more of a celebration. We released two tracks from the EP in 2019 [Reducer and Olympia] as lead singles, and had planned to drop the EP in mid-2020 with an Australian tour. This was pretty much derailed once Melbourne was placed under lockdown, and any chance of making film clips or playing live shows was completely off the cards for the year. Fortunately, the world of streaming has changed the way we consume pop music - there is a big focus on getting a song playlisted and connecting with fans online, and so dropping multiple singles lets us have a proper celebration for each song, it’s like making an excuse to party every few weeks. Having the singles throughout the year gave us the chance to connect with other artists, media folk, grow our audience base, and remind our friends and family that we still exist! So it’s been a nice way to stay active in the industry during a difficult year and has really helped us connect with a bigger audience. How did your unique and distinct sound come to be? We’ve been really guided by our amazing production team through this latest set of releases, but it's been an evolving process of inspiration and refinement over the past four years - working out what we liked, what was fun to play live, what worked on the recordings and ultimately, who we wanted to be as a band. There are so many amazing artists who have influenced us all, and that makes for an interesting combination. Our keyboard player Andrew is a jazz musician who loves Coldplay, our drummer Lyle is from a punk and hard rock background, our bassist Ben played in punk and electro bands, and I grew up playing folk music and Avril Lavigne - it’s an unholy mess but it somehow works. I think a lot of what makes us unique is what makes every artist unique - my voice doesn’t sound like anyone else’s voice, my words aren’t anyone else's words. So we’ve really focused on building tracks around that, which has helped to define our sound. And I think we’re not so fussed these days with trying to do anything other than making music that we like, so things like instruments and stylistic decisions become fun because we’re not trying to adhere to any trend in particular. I’m happier to take risks or do things that aren’t cool, purely because I like the sound. We often hear of comparisons to artists such as London Grammar or Florence + The Machine, but our favorite was someone who said one of our songs reminded them of Enya, and I was like, hell yeah! I love Enya. Enya lives worry-free in a castle with her cats, who wouldn’t want to sound like that? When you’re not trying to remain in vogue, you have the ultimate freedom to create without judgment, and I think that’s why a lot of our stuff kind of sounds like it’s from another era, and why it resonates with people. Good music shouldn’t have an expiration date. Could you please tell us what the meaning of "Canary" is and what you want your fans to take away from it? I wrote ‘Canary’ a few years ago. It talks about a time in my early to mid-twenties where I was grappling with an identity crisis that ultimately led to a breakdown, therapy, and antidepressants. A complete shattering of the ego. I think we all pass through different versions of ourselves at transitional moments; sometimes the change is subtle but for a lot of us it’s quite drastic and disruptive. Mine was very drastic because I realized I didn’t know who I was - I didn’t have that foundation to ground me and so much of my personality and self-worth was defined and dependent on the people in my life, their values, their interests, and ultimately, what they thought of me. I’ve always been a bit of an outsider and struggled to connect with people or make friends, and for me, the only thing more terrifying than being an outcast was realizing I had friends and was working hard to please them, but I still didn't feel accepted or worthy. It’s a special kind of loneliness. Ironically, what I would like fans to take away from the song is a feeling of connection. I think so often we all feel like an imposter, as the odd person out in the room or the only one who doesn’t “get” life - it looks so easy for everyone else. As someone who intrinsically understands what that feels like, I wanted the song to be honest and admit that I feel this way a lot so that other people can have that sense of being understood and validated, and maybe don’t feel as alone. I think that message of “it’s gonna be okay, kid” is one of the most important functions of music and I know songs with this sort of theme helped me a lot growing up. Where do you find inspiration in the world during times of uncertainty in 2020? Personally, my inspiration tends to be quite introspective - the world feels so out of control and chaotic that I can’t even begin to interpret or comment on it in a way I would consider useful to others. It would just be a concept album of me scrolling through Facebook and screaming into the microphone. But I can look at myself, my reactions to the tiny events in my life and work to make them relatable, or comforting, or at least entertaining, and so I tend to have songs that focus on making sense of yourself and trying to improve as a person. It’s all we can do, in the end! I am always inspired by stories - our art, music, folklore, history, and human connection; I think they are the most valuable things that we have as a species, and it’s comforting to know others before we have felt what we feel, or endured hardships and thrived. In times of uncertainty and negativity, I think people tend to want to come together and connect with each other more, and I am interested to see the kinds of art and music people will be creating over the next few years, especially as paradigms continue to shift and new voices are amplified. I have an unwavering optimism about mankind which I cannot rationalize, and I hope I am proved right. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

New music from artist CLRWTR will have you rethinking some of life’s greatest questions. He aims to make sense of the overflowing amount of data in his mind and address government corruption alongside science. “Airbender – Remastered” is a track off of CLRWTR’s album “Age of Aquarius”. It is mostly spoken, almost poem-like, a statement to his listeners. “Airbender – Remastered” is a truly unique song, with otherworldly lines and idiosyncratic instrumentation. Nearing the end of the song, CLRWTR makes use of eccentric voice effects, his voice falling deeper and deeper much like his thoughts. “Airbender – Remastered” touches on everything from electromagnetic communication to his ideas on reconstructing the world. He welcomes you to the Age of Aquarius where equality reigns, not just in our world but others as well. His goal is to spark conscious thought about all things and the universe, leaving you with more questions than answers. CLRWTR’s views on the world are scientific yet ethereal, bringing you along a journey of understanding and enlightenment. His path in life has brought him clarity and has allowed him to navigate the universe and its complexities. “Airbender – Remastered” gives you a lot to think about, and the rest of CLRWTR’s album “Age of Aquarius” comes with the same dynamic thought and power. “Airbender – Remastered” has quite a complex theme, how did you gather your thoughts and project them into this unpredictable idea? The name 'Airbender' was inspired by my zodiac sign, Aquarius, which represents the element of air. The song was constructed after months of training my brain to see reality as a programmable simulation of moving information. The lyrics describe what it's like to travel through the multiverse. The beat eventually starts playing in reverse and I scientifically explain how everyone has the ability to navigate this multiverse through the electromagnetic waves we receive from all every object in existence. Mathematically, the 4th dimension is space and time. Your mind's imagination exists in the 5th dimension because it bends space, allowing your mind to travel to anywhere. How would you describe the “Age of Aquarius”? What about this theme stood out to you, and called you to make "Age of Aquarius" your album title? The album transforms the listener with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of our current reality. It's designed to break the shell of the ego. I talk about government and corporate corruption while teaching how to fight back by strengthening your consciousness. I chose that title because earth is starting to magnetically connect with the constellation Aquarius, which provided me with the creative neurons that shaped my album. What inspired you to choose the title CLRWTR? Does this name have parallels to your music? My middle name is Clearwater. My music brings clarity and energetic flow to every environment it's played in. Also, water moves exactly like energy and has been proven to hold memory. Our memory records different points in time. The solar system is a giant clock cycling through time. Cycles form rings, and the rings of Saturn are full of ice. Ancient texts and hieroglyphs around the world suggest that Saturn was once a dwarf star with a red glow. Due to the heat, the rings of ice would be a giant river. Saturn is synonymous with the Greek god Kronos who is known as the father of time. How long has music been a part of your life, and what drew you to express your thoughts and ideas in this way? My parents always listen to hip hop so I've been hearing it my whole life. I think I was 12 years old when I started making music on an online software called soundation. At around 13 or 14 years old I switched to using Ableton Live, which elevated my production ability. I'm motivated to share my perspective because, by understanding, we live in the matrix of our subconscious mind, we can be free from all self-doubt. What has been your biggest source of inspiration while creating new music this year? The pandemic has been a big inspiration to get vocal about the psychological warfare that has been targeted at everybody for thousands of years. My main goal is to prepare everyone for this age of mental rebirth because many people are having a hard time staying sane. I'm here to raise awareness while simultaneously calming people down by reminding them of the infinite strength that lives within them. #BuzzMusic