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Hannah Gross became an overnight hit last year in 2019 with the release of her upbeat and fire singles “Fuck The Party” and “Birthday”. Gathering herself a following and racking up over 100 000 listens on Spotify, Hannah has been able to take her career to the next level. Her diversity as an artist allowed her to do a 180 on her next single, with the somber and heartbreaking release of “Tell Me”. Hannah Gross uses her incredibly rich vocals to deliver the performance of a lifetime and weave her stories through the verses. She connects with her listeners through her intricate lyrics, wanting to help those who have gone through the same feelings. With influences like Florence and the Machine and Fleetwood Mac, Hannah crafts a piercing but delicate pop sound that you won’t soon forget. Working together with talented co-writers who help embellish her songs, she is able to manifest her catchy pop melodies and heart-wrenching lyrics. She stays inspired by her close friends and family, who keep her grounded and remind her to stay positive and work hard. Wherever her career takes her next, Hannah Gross will without a doubt bring all that she’s got. Learn more about Hannah Gross here. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Georgia Feroce is a blossoming Singer and Songwriter who has recently been making waves in the alternative-rock world. With a flair of 90s alt, Feroce hooks her fans with catchy melodies, spunky soundscapes, and mindful lyrics. If there was one word that could be used to describe Georgia Feroce’s lyricism, that word would certainly be “relatable.” She exposes herself to become truly vulnerable as she shares her deepest fears and life’s questions with her audience. The beauty in her lyrics is the fact that she brings attention to the types of thoughts that many of us experience, but don’t often share with others. By creating an honest and open-hearted atmosphere, Georgia Feroce is able to connect with her fans emotionally as she guides them to a point where they can connect with themselves. As her catchy hooks continue to reel in more fans, Feroce’s audience eagerly awaits her next release. Check out our recent interview with Georgia Feroce here. instagram.com/georgiaferoce facebook.com/georgia.feroce #BUZZMUSIC

After listening to one of Eve DeVault’s songs and learning of her devotion to the church, one might be surprised to learn that it was a mere three years ago that she decided to convert to Christianity. Jesus is not only an inspiration in her life but also in her music. Eve DeVault does a fantastic job of inspiring faith – whether the listener is religious or not. Rather than taking a ‘preaching’ approach, she allows everyone to feel included and connected by keeping her lyrics bright and inviting. Her message is empowering to anybody who is willing to keep an open mind and embrace faith, whatever that means to them. On top of her atmosphere of positivity, Eve DeVault reaches the emotions of her listeners through her gut-wrenching electronic synths, pounding drum lines, and angelic vocals. Although many things have been stripped away from us during this whirlwind of a year, Eve DeVault is holding onto the love in her life. Motivated by the love she has with her family, friends, church, and the Lord, we can count on the fountain of positivity that is Eve DeVault to continue inspiring us with her upcoming releases. Check out our recent interview with Eve DeVault here. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

With Annastacia Monroe behind the wheel, The Dream Masons are chaperoning listeners through a curtsey of uplifting top-lines, carbonated riffs, and tight-knit indie-rock instrumentation. The Cleveland-rocker foursome performing under the cognomen The Dream Masons, admit that the light-hearted and blithe sounds oozing from their catalog are often covering up a more morose topic, like how OutKast's "Hey Ya," had a pessimism-tinged despair in-laid underneath the carbonated top-lines that decorated that single. Similarly, with "Another Great Day," the latest endowment of salacious rock music from the Cleveland quartet, a more profound meaning lies beneath the enthusiastic melodies, booming rhythm section, and riffing guitars; operating over that same bait-and-switch stratagem to produce a comparable emotional response from their listeners. Over a grungy, 90s-reminiscent guitar that quickly develops into a ska-festooned upstroke, the opening of "Another Great Day" finds Annastacia enticing listeners over a carbonated inauguratory verse where she whistles, "You won't sit through anyone more of this, won't subject yourself to my lack-luster ways," over the verse with a nonchalant attitude, painting a customary portrait of self-depreciation and foreshadowing the core message. When the pre-chorus hits, the rich panorama of hi-fi sonics oozing from her backing-band mates copulate together and follow Anastasia over a slow-simmering rise into the deep chasm of their erupting hook. Through self-examination and transparency, "Another Great Day's" upbeat conventionalities start to become more vivid. Beneath the uproaring transitions from pre-chorus to hook, Eric Hellinger's scintillating guitar erupts with timeless enthusiasm, punctuating each vocal line that sarcastically resounds over to top-line, "oh hello blue skies, hats off to another great day!" It may seem like she's content and uplifted, but as Annastacia explains, "It's really about self-loathing, but it also strives to attack the society that helped create the self-loathing in the first place," and the contempt in her voice as she sings the hook, in this case, is self-evident. "Another Great Day" establishes the experience behind The Dream Masons as one audience won't soon forget, with a musical aesthetic as unique, impressionable, and profound as Paramore's was back in their prime. What were some of the emotions you found yourself channeling into in order to capture the best performances possible for "Another Great Day?" Performing is one of my favorite things and my favorite part of the job because I am naturally crazy as a human. I am a total wild woman. I am just frequently emotive and expressive and it's my chance to behave like a complete and total animal without being judged. Instead, I am admired for my bravery. But I'm not being brave. I'm just finally able to express myself and let it all loose and just go nuts. So I didn't have to tap into any emotions. I am already a constant spout of emotions. None in specific, just all of them, like mixing all the colors together or something. You just go and go and go and unleash all of it and be wild and you don't really know what the root feeling is, you just feel free. Like releasing tension Where did the concept for "Another Great Day" initial present itself to you? Was this a track formulated from your band's own personal struggles with self-loathing? This track I wrote years before I was in The Dream Masons, a couple of days before what ended up being a long stay in the psych ward at the hospital. It absolutely has to deal with self-loathing. It's a song full of dark sarcasm.  It's about being too much, and the only things that make you feel better to ruin your health and destroy your brain. It's about just feeling horrible day after day after day, and then knowing that until you die, the suns gonna keep coming up and you're just going to keep on living. So fuck it, might as well just have another great day!!! What was the most significant learning experience behind the entire recording and release process for "Another Great Day"? The most significant learning experience was that in order to release any music, any at all, you have to have the internet. For a long time, I tried to live off-grid and to do everything at libraries and stuff, but a release is like a full-time job. You need the internet at home, you need to be able to share information and ideas and work around the clock. Living off-grid is not gonna give you the competitive edge it takes to make a release go in this world. Just put time into it every day. Set aside friend drama, set aside family events, and personal issues. If you want a release to work well, you really just have to be selfish and think only about the art,  every day, until you get the ship off the ground. Because if you don't, you are going to regret it for the rest of your life, always wondering "what if" and if there was something you could have done differently to reach better success. If you could give your audience a few words that would promote the right mind-set for "Another Great Day," and your E.P. "The Lesser of 200 Evils," dropping later this fall, what would you say? For another great day, the mindset is "It's just going to keep being this way until you die, so you might as well have Another Great Day" for Lesser of 200 Evils, (which actually did a soft release on our bands Band Camp if you go check it out it's already up, we're just not releasing to Spotify until mid-October) The concept there is just about morals. It's an eclectic Ep though, it's hard, to sum up. And lesser of 200 Evils the song is just basically about the fact that people aren't willing to believe in themselves, they only believe in fear. But voting for the lesser of any number of evils only leads to more evil. I wish people would have the balls to stand up for something new, something good. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? As far as inspiration for 2020: 1) opportunity, our band is going to GA this month to record another EP and we've been so excited about that. 2) The ever-looming guarantee of death, that someday, in less than 100 years we will be beneath the ground. 3) ABSOLUTE F**** RAGE has a way of concentrating your focus 4) LSD. Lots and lots of LSD. probably not enough LSD. Haha Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The Toronto-based DJ/Producer Skyscream releases his picturesque Latin-infused single, "Ven Ya." With a sound that blends Dancehall, R&B, EDM, Pop, Rap, Grime, and more recently Latin, Skyscream is continuously updating his discography with the hottest sounds that deliver light during the darkest days. With tracks downloaded by Steve Aoki, DJ Snake, Zedd, Marshmello, The Chainsmokers, and many more, it's safe to say that he's an artist to stick around. Through his latest single "Ven Ya," Skyscream ventures into Latin sounds through mid-tempo percussion that exudes a highly danceable experience. With a beautiful and subtle female vocal, the song delivers a bright summer day with the overall sonics and vocal bliss. Vibrantly opening with upbeat keys, modern background synths, and a female's warm vocals, "Ven Ya" brings immense energy and life from the very first beat. While the vocalist begins singing in fluent Spanish, she effortlessly engages listeners to get down with her delivery's vast warmth. Speaking on Skyscream's textured production, he perfectly complements the vocalist's Latin approach with uplifting keys and a playful synth that acts as the beat drop's focal point. Skyscream brings this energetic mix of DJ Snake and Major Lazor into this dazzling single, giving us a taste of the islands while warming our days with incredibly dynamic production. Skyscream's latest single "Ven Ya" takes listeners out of any rut and places them into a warm and playful atmosphere with the help of an angelic female vocal. Be sure to experience the single's dream-like vibe. We love the warm atmosphere you've delivered within your single, "Ven Ya." What inspired you to venture off into the world of Latin-infused EDM for this single? What inspired me to venture into the Latin music world was seeing how big Latin music has grown over the past years. I wanted to bring something and fresh for my audience and many new listeners as I experiment with a new genre. I wanted “Ven Ya” to be special for the summer and I’m proud that I was able to do it. Could you tell us who the vocalist is on your single "Ven Ya"? Why did you want to add a female's vocal to the track, was it the missing piece to the puzzle that is single? The vocals on the track are from vocal samples I’ve been able to chop up and make sentences out of from sample packs producers can go online and use. I’ve of course have always put my own twist on vocals that I use by breaking down sentences using different sounds to make the vocals stand out as I’ve done on my past songs. It was a great piece to the puzzle in my eyes. Absolutely proud of how the vocals came out! Could you break down your creative process behind "Ven Ya," and how you went about tweaking the production to deliver this warm Latin-inspired atmosphere? After being able to work on chopping up sentences with the vocals I also worked on the drums by setting the whole track at 100bpm to give it a summer vibe pattern with hi-hats, kicks, snares, and more instruments in between that you hear come and go which is always fun to experiment with, especially with a new genre. I’ve used different effects and filters as well. Seeing as many notable DJs and Producers have downloaded your music, why do you think your music has been so successful thus far? What do you bring to the table that other DJs/Producers lack? We would say versatility. It’s great to see some of the world's biggest DJs download my music. There are people I’ve looked up to and seeing that my music is out there makes me want to keep pushing and promoting. Promotion and versatility have always been a must for me and my music that why I truly believe I bring much more to the table than other DJs and artists. Being able to make dancehall, r&b, rap, EDM, Trap, Grime, Latin, and being this versatile is something tons of other artists lack in this industry if I’m being truly honest. What has been your biggest source of inspiration while creating new music this year? My biggest source of inspiration has been me listening to Latin music for a while now and I’ve always been a fan of Bad Bunny, Anuel AA, Ozuna, Nicky Jam, Daddy Yankee, and more. It’s great to see other DJs like Major Lazer, DJ Snake, and others work with Latin music too, for me, that’s my inspiration for my music in 2020. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from London, the lyrically poetic Singer/Songwriter Isaac Snow touches on heavy subjects within his single and has listeners questioning, "Why." Creating music that comes from an ever so meaningful place, Isaac Snow punctures our hearts and minds with his needed lyrical content within "Why." Inspired by Nigel Farage's horrific UKIP anti-migrant billboard, Isaac Snow felt compelled to use his voice and question the blunt hatred and racism to those seeking a safer living environment. Not to mention releasing an in-depth and heart-aching music video for "Why," where ordinary Brits brutally beat a minority, all while Isaac Snow finds him in strife and offers him a warm embrace on behalf of those trying to help. "Why" peacefully begins with warm acoustic guitar picking and Isaac Snow's inviting vocal performance. He starts singing a saddening story of reflecting on his wrongs and questioning why circumstances have been shaped this way. While continuing to sing of being alone in this world where it's every man for himself, Isaac Snow touches down on the soothing and saddening hook where he repeatedly questions, "Why"? The supporting instrumentals gradually grow to deliver a down-tempo drum beat, soft and melodic background keys, and Isaac Snow's warm acoustic guitar. Ending the song off with haunting melodies that induce inevitable reflection, Isaac Snow's single "Why" allows listeners to fully comprehend the trials and tribulations that migrants endure to find safety for themselves and their loved ones. All while enforcing that the least we can do is offer a helping hand. Hello Isaac, welcome back to BuzzMusic, it's fantastic to have you with us again. You've genuinely tugged on each one of our heartstrings with your sincere single, "Why." Why did you want to create a song like this, that speaks on racial injustices towards migrants seeking safety? Thank you so much - this has always been an issue that I have been passionate about, a cause I have been committed to through my work and it is so relevant at the moment across the world but especially in the UK. As a society, we like to pretend we aren't prejudiced, but we are just more polite about it and better at concealing it than other places. I mean look at now, we have a Home Secretary who is putting asylum seekers into military bases,  we've regressed not progressed as a society, and that makes me angry. I wanted this song to expose that, its meant to be a beautiful and introspective but at the same time its also supposed to be in your face and direct. Within your single "Why," you managed to keep the instrumentals incredibly soothing and quite melancholy. Could you tell us what your creative process was like when experimenting with melodies that fit the lyrical atmosphere? I actually initially wrote this song as a raw acoustic track, just me and the guitar. It was delicate and melancholic. But I bought it for my producer Ali Bla Bla who saw that it could be bigger. He helped me turn it into a brooding and dark track which is what we needed. This message needs to have an intense vibe to it whilst retaining its lightness. Speaking on your music video for "Why," how did you come up with the incredibly real and raw scenes? Where did you find inspiration for the music video's concept? I always knew I wanted to create a music video about this issue, because it's not really spoken about in the music industry, especially in pop music. The way to reach people is through music so I knew this was a way I could get this message heard. I am in no way the best person to tell this story, I am coming from a place of white privilege, but I can use that privilege to expose the fact that racism exists and to call it out as I see it. We spoke with the director and producer about the idea to create a video reflecting xenophobia in the UK towards asylum seekers and they helped us to refine it, and make sure that we cut to the core of the message in a sensitive way. Do you usually release music that speaks on important and existing social issues? Was this your first time around releasing a song so in-depth and real? Of course, all my music comes from a place of meaning. It is all based around issues I believe are important, not just racial injustice. My first song 'And the Rain Comes' was about depression and anxiety and trying to overcome that. The next release, Run Away (which was actually featured on BuzzMusic in the spotlight) was about finding your place in the world and battling loneliness. All of my music matters to me, I write songs that reflect the issues I care about. Otherwise, what's the point? Did you go into 2020 with any specific goals? Did the changes around the world make you dial your goals differently? I've always created music as a side passion, in addition to my full-time job. It's been something I am lucky enough to be able to escape into the outside of my professional life. I wouldn't say I had any goals for 2020 relating to music, I just wanted to create and share my thoughts. Even if I only reach a few people, even if only 5 people relate, at least I've made an impact. At least I've done something. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

From Kentucky to California, the passionate R&B Singer/Songwriter Da'Ante releases his long-awaited and desirous single, "Loving You." Turning to any creative venture to help mend inner-turmoil, Da'Ante faced adversity while coming out as gay within a conservative, close-minded town. Packing it up and moving to California has allowed Da'Ante's music to flourish in the way he intended. With his debut release, "Loving You," Da'Ante mentioned that the song was his very first solo write. Also touching on vulnerability within his songwriting, Da'Ante intends to capture listeners in a state that opens their minds to further relate with his longing lyricism. With a heavily passionate ballad that wins us all over, we're drifting through the clouds alongside Da'Ante's tender words. "Loving You" begins with calming acoustic guitar melodies and Da'Ante's melodic vocals over top of a mid-tempo hip-hop beat. As he begins depicting a situation where he's head over heels for someone who doesn't necessarily feel the same way, we can't help but find peace within this saddened message as its ever so relatable. While the supporting instrumentals serve a modern hip-hop beat with blissful acoustic guitar, modern production effects, distant keys, Da'Ante throws listeners into this serene and heartfelt atmosphere that perfectly reflects his desirous lyricism. We can't get enough of the passion and heart exuding from Da'Ante's debut single "Loving You," and we're eagerly anticipating more heartfelt tunes from the R&B up and comer. Congratulations on the release of your debut single, "Loving You." Why did you want this single to lead the way of your discography and act as an introduction for new listeners? First off thank you for liking my song it's my very first one and it means alot. Secondly, The story behind "Loving You" and why I wanted to introduce it as my first single is that it was a journal entry turned song. It was what I was thinking about and focusing on. I have this journal I write all my thoughts in and with this situation, I was in an on and off relationship with a guy who was just confusing and mentally draining and deep down I knew it would never work and I realized a long time ago that I only continued to be with him because I wanted attention and didn't want to be lonely which I wrote down and that sparked the melody to the song " Loving you is hard I feel always in the dark..." I wanted to lead with this song for my discography because I'm at this point in my life where I want to be vulnerable and transparent in my connections and with my music. I feel music these days doesn't serve the actual purpose to express yourself and what you going through. To me music is therapeutic and that's why I feel loving you is a song for everyone. Like everyone has been through this similar situation. Everyone knows heartbreak or has been in love and questioned if it would last or even if it should. Could you tell us what your songwriting process was like for "Loving You," and what it was like writing your first single with immense vulnerability?                                                                                                                                                                                            I have learned over the years that we don't really get to know each other like we should or say we want to. We don't talk about our feelings but love to talk and help others but when it comes to ourselves we shy away. I realized I wanted genuine connections in my life and that I wanted to be transparent and vulnerable because that's growth and it takes a lot of strength to do so. With my song Loving you, I wrote out the lyrics and thoughts about my current feelings of loneliness, love, and confusion. All connected to allow me to write this song just reflecting myself in a way that other people the listeners could view and put themselves in. I feel people who grow to like my music will learn to understand me and get to know me through the song which is the goal. My writing process is simply journaling. My mom bought me a songbook that I hold dear to and that holds everything in my brain. 9 times out of 10 what's in there turns into lyrics. I listen to the beat of music on a higher frequency being a dancer so I can find the pockets of the song I hear from the instruments or the beat being played. Which makes me write songs fast. It started with loving you and then next thing you know I have 8 more songs i"ve written and coming soon with! Speaking on the instrumentals within "Loving You," do you perform the instrumentals as well? How did you reach your end-goal in terms of the instrumentals?                                                                                                                                                                            I do not actually! Although I am learning how to play the acoustic guitar I use Beat Star and buy beats from producers. The ones that catch my ear have an acoustic guitar and hip hop r&b beat mix to give it that sultry sensual vibe. If I had to describe my type of music or sound it would be bedroom pop vibes or sad pretty boy music! all jumbled in one! What changes has your music career seen since moving from Kentucky to California? How has the move inspired you to create more music?                                                                                                                                                                                                          So in Kentucky, my music career was non-existent. I would always write music and lyrics but never actually had the courage to record a song and put it out to the world. that confidence truly came from getting on the plane and moving to California. I wrote to love you on the plane ride here. I also live with a bunch of artists and each one out of my 40 roommates has inspired me to grow as an artist to show who I am. I came to La as just a dancer but getting to know and collaborate with people in my house I started to tap into my artist journey! The move has inspired me to write more songs by the response my song loving you has gotten! Over 20,000 followers and listeners on Spotify. But before all that I wrote loving you the first night I flew to L.A. because the flight here just had me thinking about a new start and chapter and letting go. I finished the song and laid it down in the studio. After that, I was in a creative headspace and ended up writing a total of 8 more songs in which I'll eventually release a little EP or album. I also had a spiritual awakening back in Kentucky that opened my eyes to what I needed to do. What has been your biggest source of inspiration while creating new music this year?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              My biggest source of inspiration was having a spiritual awakening back in Kentucky that opened my eyes to what I had to do. Which was dig deeper. This year going through COVID has made me look inside myself and want to be more vulnerable and transparent in my daily life as well as my artist one. I'm the type of person that doesn't talk about my feelings often and I can write them down better than I can speak them. So the idea of making music and letting that in a way be therapeutic and vent worthy to me has been amazing for me. While doing that I wanted to give my listeners an outlet to let them know that being vulnerable and letting what's going on in your head out onto paper and giving it to the world will make you happier might touch someone else or spark a conversation or create a movement to talk about your feelings. Especially to my black and gay men, we tend to not dive into our feelings or mental health and I think that's because we tend to brush that off. I want my music to combat that and allow other people to let go of their past traumas and live their lives fully authentically. Musically I am inspired by Aaliyah, Frank Ocean, Billie Eilish, Jhene Aiko, Kehlani, mixed with Jeremy Zucker and Conan Gray! I have a lot of influences and those are just some off the top of my head who've I've been taking notes and studying. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

The Country music trio performing under cognomen Petric, and their particular stratagem for empowering Southern-drawl garnished croons, hook a little more profound during the Coronavirus age. The method they established on last year's radio hit "Single Problem", and "Something To Do With You" hasn't redirected much. The songs radiate seemingly intoxicating top-lines that diffuse pure poignancy after swooning listeners with immediately adhesive melodies, infatuating coos joined by soulful slide guitars and their notoriously healthy landing choruses, which has landed Manitoba brothers Jason and Tom Petric and longtime friend Jordan Day over twelve million streams to date. Petric's latest single "All Who Wander" comes off their anticipated album 'Flashbacks,' set for release in early 2021, and cues to the choreography of that same codex, even more so than the leading song of 2020, "Déjà Vu." It buzzes with the forward-thrusting approval of an artist like Dallas Smith, super-charging the gaps between the harmonious uproaring choruses with gentle carillons of tender electric guitars, unifying vocal inflections, and irresistible lyrics. The song is about the overwhelming disquietude of the world's current status, as much as it is a love-song verified with an empowering "chin up for better times ahead" message at its core. When asked about the latest single, the Country trio affirmed, "it's got such a beautiful and inspiring message, which is why we've always kept coming back to it. We knew now was the time to share this message with the world." In the verses, Petric is soft-centered, embracing the cherubic nature concerning the inspiring atmosphere they've created, and as they ooze magnetic infatuation with every country-hued sonic outburst, the declaration that though you may not know your way, you are not misplaced. Even while the world is running deranged Petric understands that their listeners' spirits need a dose of dopamine-infused top-lines; and they deliver it, singing, "All who wander are not lost!" What was the story behind "All Who Wander," and why was this a single that spent five years on the shelf before you decided it was time to release it? We first heard “All Who Wander’ when we're recording our first EP. We instantly fell in love with the song. The message, the melodies, the feel, everything about the song connected with us instantly. At the time, Lady A had the song on hold. We never forgot about the song and circled back to it when we started recording 'Flashbacks.' The song was available, so we recorded it. What were some of the emotions you found yourselves tapping into for your performances you've captured on "All Who Wander?" This song is our lives. In the past 10 years, we’ve all been chasing the dream of making it in the music industry. This journey has taken us all over the world. We’ve had many amazing moments throughout our careers, but there have also been some days that have been tough. “All Who Wander" is a reminder to embrace the journey, and don’t let it get you down on the days you feel lost. How do the sentiments you've highlighted in "All Who Wander" fit into the narrative behind your upcoming LP, 'Flashbacks'? This is a tough question to answer because I’m not sure if every song we’ve recorded on this album fits into the 'Flashbacks' narrative. The album names stem from one of the lyrics in our song “Déjà Vu”. When we were rolling through names for the album, that title stood out in a big way. A lot of our songs have a nostalgic feel to it, and lyrics. When we write, we're are usually reminiscing a moment, or feeling that we have experienced. So it was quite easy for us to get behind the name 'Flashbacks'. All Who Wander is most definitely a song about being present and in the moment. One of the best things about putting together a large body of music, is we have the opportunity to write and record multiple different types of songs. If you could give listeners a few words that would act as a Prologue for the experience behind "All Who Wander," and your upcoming Album set to drop in early 2021, what would you say, and why? On both this song and our album, I think our listeners are going to get to discover a whole new depth to Petric. There is defiantly a maturity to the lyrical element behind all the songs that ended up making it onto the album. The production and quality of each and every song went to the next level, with help from our awesome team. This album started in November 2018. The amount of growth we’ve personally experienced as a band in this period, we really hope our listeners can hear it in our music. What has been keeping you inspired this year?  Flashbacks have been our number one source of inspiration for the past few months. This is our baby, this is Petric. With the current pandemic crippling the music industry, we’ve been pouring all our engird into this album, marketing it, creating content to go with the album, and finally having something we can share with our fans. instagram.com/petricmusic #BUZZMUSIC

The last time the world got to experience Dominick James's kaleidoscopic Pop songs was five months ago—when the PA-based pop phenomenon evaporated into the scene from thin air, dropping "Doubt It," a single with a distinguishing contemporary feel that still stanchions as unparalleled, in the process. That is until he released another cherubic and up-beat pop single titled, "Roses," featuring the New York-bred Rhymester Jayomega for an earth scorching verse that festoons the center of this instant radio classic with a well-defined touch. With a saturated and fat-rounded synth articulating as the bass, and the thick whack of a crunched-up snare, "Roses" mid-tempo cadence slowly develops into one of those soundtracks to life that stubbornly stays glued to your memory a little past its intended half-life. Over the cheeky snappy of percussive bells, and 80s reflecting tom-tom fills flirting with finger snaps, and tambourines amongst twinkling pads that resonate throughout the playback, Dominick oozes over his meticulously crafted top-line with nonchalant ease, "I'm not doing all the little things, that made you fall in love, again." It's a heart-broken narrative amid an upbeat contemporary production—that somehow feels timeless—festooned with a soothing vocal inflection that could melt any lousy day away. As the Pennsylvania home-wrecker charms over bells and whistles with every transitioning corner marking his carbonated aggrievement, punctuating his croons with resounding harmonies that supercharge the air, Jayomega pops-off at the apex of it all for a champagne-bursting finish. Looking back, the deep-rooted adhesion behind every twinkle, flash, and spark of Dominick James's "Roses" shouldn't come as a surprise by now. With fifteen years of music-making experience behind him, three singles on Soundcloud oozing with a plethora of viscous pop-flushed feel-good vibes, and an ethos that can only be described as selfless, Dominick sets himself up for success on his musical path and trajectory—and it doesn't look like he'll detour anytime soon. Listen to "Roses" here. Hello Dominick and welcome to BuzzMusic. How did you manage to get Jayomega on the Verse for "Roses," and what was it like working with him? We’ve actually known each other for years, I’ve produced for him in the past and we’re family, that’s my brother. Working with him on this song was incredible, I sent him a text with the idea and he had the verse done right away. Go check him out, he’s one of the best hip hop artists out there. Seriously. Can you tell us about the conceptualization behind "Roses"? Where did the sonic journey start for you? In a DAW, over a Piano, or with a simple lyrical concept in mind? I actually wrote this on an acoustic guitar, that’s how most of my songs manifest themselves. I was messing around and came up with the “if you want roses, go buy them yourself” line. Once I had that I produced it out, added all of the “ear candy” and bingo. It came together within a couple of hours! As for the concept, it came from a place of frustration. I was in a relationship that was very back and forth and ultimately I thought it wasn’t going to work out, but when I ran into her again I knew we had to rekindle it somehow. I told myself I definitely wasn’t going to do all the little things to make her fall in love again though. (Side note: I did.) How do you usually channel the emotions that fuel the enamoring vocal performances behind "Roses" and your previous singles? All of my lyrics come from things I’ve experienced in my life. I just bring myself to that place and remember how I felt at that moment. Other than that, I just have fun with it. If you could give a few words that would act as a Prologue for the experience your audience can come to expect while listening to "Roses," what would you say? This is a song you can listen to at any time, any place, during any activity and it’ll fit the mood. If you want to dance, you can definitely bop to it. If you want to lay back on the couch and sip some wine to it, you can do that too! What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? My friends, my family, and peanut butter M&m’s. This year has been crazy for sure, but this quarantine actually put a lot in perspective for me and helped me sort out my goals. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

California artist Austin Windom, known artistically as AUS10, is an independent Hip/Hop and Rap artist looking to make big waves within the current music industry. With an elaborate music journey thus far, already creating various mixes and performing at various venues across Los Angeles, AUS10 has only begun crafting his resumé. Striving to communicate various lessons and experiences he's endured, AUS10 has recently manifested his album, "Matter of Fact", which highly focuses on vulnerability, as well as reality. AUS10 doesn't waste any time with the start of his EP, getting right into things on the first track, "Dope Forever". The narrative of this track explores confidence in life and establishing one's career. Not only is the track honing in its focus on the realities of building yourself, but it also delves into pure introspection. Keeping the theme of the track in mind, its production is crafted in a repetitive way, ensuring that the focus is truly on the verses of AUS10. Already establishing a good first impression with "Dope Forever", AUS10 decides to shake up the energy with "Million Dollar Mind". With more use of lo-fi beats, "Million Dollar Mind" is able to feel more comprehensive and eccentric compared to "Dope Forever". The versatility of AUS10 gets accurately depicted within this track, and the use of witty metaphors elevates the content of the song. AUS10 normalizes changing one's personality in order to reach success within "Million Dollar Mind". Honing more into the negative aspects of a personality that must be warped in order to have refined success, "Million Dollar Mind" is emulating confident energy with reflective components. Depicting his journey thus far, "Million Dollar Mind" gets listeners more familiar with the aspirations of AUS10 and how he understands the pathway to advancement. The EP's third track, "Work You", brings listeners a comical perspective with witty and amusing verses being performed by AUS10. "Work You" puts more emphasis on current trends, including styles within the production that brings that quality hyped-up kind of energy. Influences transverse from various artists, and if you pay close enough attention, you'll quickly pick up on the artists we're thinking of. Bringing the ambiance more toward old-school instrumentation with "My Own", AUS10 effortlessly shows off his wordplay and lyrical jabs of witticisms. "Family Tree" is the next track we're introduced to, and AUS10 brings back those characterizable lo-fi collections that are able to amplify the EP's climate, providing a hazier and more passive listening environment. There's zero hesitation when it comes to the delivery of "Family Tree" and the morale of AUS10 is absolutely distinguishable. "Feeling Myself" holds a similar presence to "Family Tree", but with a slower-paced execution. The attention never diverts from AUS10 and his performance, as his alluring magnetism is always potently present. Focusing on difficult decisions, realities of entertainment, and feelings of lust, "Feeling Myself" elaborates on many themes, all whilst making listeners feel their most self-reliant selves. Finally, we reach the end of AUS10's EP with "All Day Long", a track that brings back a similar familiarity to the start of the EP. "All Day Long" ventures along with the positive aspects of hard work and realizing how work ethic can put someone on an entirely different level. We're getting an intriguing perspective of AUS10 with this particular single, and he goes into more vulnerable aspects of his life that allow listeners to feel more personable with him as an artist. All in all, AUS10 provided entertaining lyricism with versatile energies, ultimately authenticating his presence as a dynamic music artist, and leaving us curious to see where his skillfulness takes him next. Your EP, "Matter of Fact" unraveled the story of your own personal experiences and trivia times. Considering the amount of authenticity pouring into each track, which track on the EP did you feel was most difficult to write and record based on content alone? While every song on this project hits the spirit in a unique way, because of all the years I’ve been practicing my craft I wouldn’t say there was very much difficulty in writing each song individually. Songs such as "Family Tree" and "My Own" are two examples of songs I would say took a bit more time in creating because there were fine details as specific as a simple word switch to make a bar make sense. Like changing “of” to “the” for example. Also, while these songs are so personal & the messages are so strong on these two, my goal was to zone in on the lyrics closely and make sure I get a clear message across in the dopest way possible. What kind of inspiration did you source out in order to come up with the initial vision for creating "Matter of Fact?" Was there a certain event that stimulated the creation of this EP? After the pandemic became more apparent and I realized I would have to spend more time indoors, in which I’ve been pretty used to doing anyway, I decided to purchase some studio equipment and take a big step forward in the process of learning to record myself, do some mixing and I basically find my sound myself. I just realized I should and could do it, “what better time than now?” I said to myself. Once I got comfortable, developed an efficient workflow, and saved up enough to get some beat licenses I started on creating what soon became MATTER OF FACT. What kind of general atmosphere were you hoping to create for your listeners with "Matter of Fact", and how did this particular EP contrast from other single releases you've had in the past? MATTER OF FACT is a 7 song project I’ve created intentionally with the listener in mind. My goal for this project was simply to make dope music in the most creative way I could conceive at the time with minimal resources, time on my hands, and only 7 beats. When it first starts you hear an echoing “ooooh” that a Hip Hop lover would instantly be drawn on too, it’ll make you think “what is he about to say over this?”. Then as you continue listening through the project, to stay engaged, I like to switch it up. I want the listener to feel like they are on a roller coaster lyrically how I switch up the style with every song. Where do you see the bulk of your sound extending to from here? Are there any new directions you're planning on taking in the near future? As I am always creating new music I am excited to see where it takes me. I also definitely see myself being commended and getting attention from the greats of Hip Hop soon, standing near and working close to them as well, It’s just a matter of time. I didn’t start rapping to just be mediocre, I’ve always wanted to get better and where I’m at right now lyrically is minuscule compared to where I will be in the future. I’m striving for excellence and over time it will continue to be apparent. Did you go into 2020 with any goals with your music? I’ve always been one to create music frequently but this year I actually wanted to travel more & perform. In the earlier years leading into 2020, I became comfortable with performing live and wanted to turn it up but due to the pandemic, I stayed in for my own safety and for the safety of others. Now I am just immersing myself in learning more about the business side of it and how I can benefit from owning the rights as a 23-year-old record label owner, among other things as well I’ve been investing time in. Overall my goal with my music and as an artist is and will continue to be the following: Continue to develop myself as an artist, Own as much of my music rights as possible, Make GREAT music (good is not good enough for me anymore), and reach new listeners. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC