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After the first listen, Cold Engine's latest Retro-rock number, "You're Not In Love," feels like a trip back to the Summer of 85 cruising down the I-95 in a 1979 Shelby, with the hair measuring down to your neck erupting against the wind as you sail into the sunset listening to the Power-Pop Rock Anthem blasting from the car stereo. With a timeless aesthetic that draws from the touchstones of 80s Power-Pop and Rock 'n' Roll, this Boston-bred duo gathers from their musical influences with a connoisseur's ear for this cut. And in doing so, they manage to teleport their audience back to the Golden-Era, where melodically driven top-lines, gyrating guitar solos, and the classic industrial drum sounds of the 80s collude together over this latest track; tempering and decorating their sound with an analog console from that same era, or at least that's what it sounds like. In "You're Not In Love," Cold Engines colludes together between syncopated funk-like cadences found in the verses and a captivating up-roaring anthemic chorus that evokes the best nostalgia-induced urges to dance, jump, and shout along. As the Boston-based new-age Duo—comprised of The Brew's founding members David Drouin and drummer Aaron Zaroulis—focuses in on their grooving mid-tempo introductions, embellishing guitar howls highlight the coruscating narratives David paints with timeless enthusiasm over a nostalgic swagger that settles into your soul as soon as the first beat of the drums batters down on the chest. As David croons, "come back into bed, move a little bit close, I'm reaching out for your hand, I know it's not fair," the energy surrounding the Rock-Duo boils, evolves, and eventually envelopes all surroundings with a majestic guitar solo that buzzes over a scintillating variation of the top-line melody. As subtly arpeggiating synths festering over the timeless rock-driving dynamics oozing from every powered amp, and blistering finger laboring over, "You're Not In Love," it's almost impossible not to feel the urge to dance and sway. When looking back, the guitar-leading riffs, timeless drums, and David's melodious vocal performance effortlessly diffuses warm and hugging tenderness throughout the playback of "You're Not In Love," and these performances stand as cornerstones in what makes this band so successful throughout every release. It's a masterful blend of new-school meets old-school sonics, amalgamating into unison, giving every 80s-head foaming at the mouth a run for their money after listening to the carbonated resoundings of "You're Not In Love," this Boston band's new-age love anthem—with all the synchronized and balanced choreography that comes attached. What were the inspirations and the emotions you found yourselves channeling into for your performances on "You're Not In Love”? Well, first and foremost this song is part of a full-on rock opera based on the sci-fi masterpiece, Total Recall! This particular song references a part of the film where the main protagonist realizes that his whole life is a dream/memory implant and he really doesn’t know who he is at all. We channeled feelings of love and loss along with a dreamy atmosphere to try and capture the emotive content in this chapter of the tale. What’s the story behind this song? Is it based on your past personal experiences or a fictional anecdote you came up with about Love? Of course when writing, even for a concept record, we draw from experience both emotionally and with songcraft. The vast majority is directly based on the film and our interpretation but our own sensibilities seep in. What did the writing and recording process for "You're Not In Love" look like? Did the journey start with a few chords, a drum fill, or maybe some midi notes in your DAW? Great question! The chorus came straight to me while driving to a college class. I pulled over and recorded it straight into my voice memo on my phone. The rest of the tune wrote itself! By that, I mean once the chorus was solidified the rest sort of just poured out during the writing sessions for the record. If you could give your audience a few words that would act as the Prologue for the experience behind "You're Not In Love," what would you say and why? Contextually, This record is 100% a full-on journey and concept record based on the film. We not only went to great lengths to achieve an accurate portrayal of the story, we pushed the recording techniques and sound textures of the era of the 1980s as far as we could. We truly believe we were passed a torch from the great concept albums of the past like The Wall, Tommy, Coheed and Cambria, and especially Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown. We really wanted to lean into the classic band approach of a fully realized rock opera with zero editings in regards to quantizing and auto-tuning. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? Music, art, books, friends, love, and an open heart/mind. It’s certainly a time where artists have a lot to say. Hence the release of the life long dream of a concept album based on Total Recall. It’s essentially a story about regular people coming together to achieve real freedom from cooperating overlords. That not a far cry from where we are in America today. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

The Nicaraguan Singer/Songwriter, Producer, and Multi-Instrumentalist Mars Rodriguez bring listeners to their knees with her blazing hot single, "Black Summer." The one-person band ended up moving to the U.S. due to Nicaragua's political crisis, resulting in numerous lifestyle changes that led Rodriguez to home recordings where she learned how to engineer and produce music herself. With her latest fiery single "Black Summer," we're able to hear immense sonic talent through the broad and meticulously placed instrumentals, not to mention Mars Rodriguez's forceful vocal performance. What pulls us in closer to the song is the profound instrumentation, solely crafted by Rodriguez herself; she infuses elements of Post-Punk, Blues, Alt-Rock, and Electronic into this scorching hot single. Opening with a deep pulsating kick, "Black Summer" brings heat right from the jump. As faint electric guitar melodies flutter down from above, the upbeat pace is established and paves the way for Mars Rodriguez's vocals to enhance the atmosphere. As she begins singing powerfully desirous lyricism, the blazing rhythm guitar makes a mighty entrance and brings an incredibly forceful and authoritative aspect. Around the midway point, the instrumentation ventures off into this haunting Blues-Rock approach and swells the song into a heavily bold and robust tone. With sweltering minor-key melodies through the blazing electric guitar, we can feel nothing but power and dominance exude from the instrumentals and Mars Rodriguez's entire performance. With distant electronic keys for a haunting outro, it would be an understatement to say that "Black Summer" took us on a ride. With tightly-wound instrumentals and a heavily intriguing vocal performance, Mars Rodriguez's music powers through as a force to be reckoned with, and "Black Summer" is no exception. Hello Mars, thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. We can't get enough of your dynamic and fiery hit single, "Black Summer." What inspired the single, from lyrics to instrumentals? Well, 2019 was pretty intense, during summer I was experiencing great things, meeting people, musicians and playing at cool music venues, it was the 1st time I was doing this in LA, so that was very exciting, on the other hand, it was very sad, 2 friends of mine were going through hard times, they drastically changed in a matter of weeks. Mental illness is something we should all be talking about and taking care of... a lot of us are dealing with this. Seeing as you create all of your instrumentals, how did you begin your creative process for "Black Summer"? How did you craft the instrumentals to take listeners on this dynamic journey, which you did so well? “Black Summer” was one of those songs that came easily and fast. I was jamming and suddenly I had all the chords and guitar riffs, then it took me like 15 min to write the lyrics and find the melody, after that I was like, I need to make drums to play it on my next show, so I did that. I used a keyboard and my computer to make the drums and the outro. The guitars were recorded at home and some guitars were taken from the demo version, vocals were recorded at a rehearsal room. Regarding your single "Black Summer," we can hear various genre elements within the instrumentals. What sort of genre approach were you aiming for within this single? I love mixing raw, noisy, fuzzy guitars and delay guitars too, vocals with distortion and delay, so all of that combined with drum machines makes it kind of rock, post-punk, with a little of electronic music vibes I guess, it’s hard to explain, I really don't know how to describe it haha. How does "Black Summer" fit into your EP "Don't Wait for Nothing"? What does the track add to the project? “Don't wait for Nothing”​ EP means: Take all that you have and turn it into something, don't wait for perfection, or to have the perfect moment to do something. Sometimes, it’s scary not knowing what will happen next and that’s ok, however, we can always choose to do our best with what we have, start, learn, do. it’s like feeling fear and doing it anyway. Last year, I was playing a lot, I was also moving from house to house many times, ( I found cool people that helped me with this, I'm grateful). On the other side, my country’s political situation was and is beyond scary and I had friends dealing with mental illness, plus personal situations, so it was a lot of emotions but for some reason, chaos makes me do things, that’s how I cope with all this madness and difficult times. What has been your biggest inspiration? People that keep going even though things are fucked up, people that are not afraid to speak their truth. And also, I’m deeply inspired by nature, the moon, silence, noise, aliens, monsters, etc. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Australian Singer/songwriter Ida Maree has recently released a new single that will have you grabbing for the tissue boxes. She puts her own spin on the classic song “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart”, originally sung by the Bee Gees. The song is a ballad that was released back in 1971 and has always been a favorite of Ida’s. Her soft but powerful voice gives the song a whole new atmosphere, and the simplicity of the acoustics give her voice room to shine. Her tone and control are reminiscent of Olivia Newton-John, a voice that will have everyone stop and listen. Ida’s reimagined version of “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” is piano-based, giving it a more comforting and tranquil sound for the listener. For anyone that knows the song, it has helped so many get through the pain of heartbreak, and for years has given people a beautiful piece of music to heal from and appreciate the finer things in life. Ida Maree also writes her own music and released her new album “Chapter 2” on September 18th, including the single “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart”. Ida has been working on this project for a year and a half, and it contains songs truly from the soul. Make sure to stay tuned for the release of Ida Maree’s full album, coming this month. When did you begin to reimagine “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart”, where did you envision this version going? Were you worried about doing the original song justice? I was so excited about the song, it has always moved me through the years. With such impacting lyrics and melody, it was about respecting it’s original beauty then emotionally connecting and turning it into my own, something forward-facing. What we created in the studio was a version that mirrors the kind of art, music, and message of my personal Chapter 2 journey. What do you want your listeners to know about “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?" It’s a song of hope. No one is exempt from heartbreak, it isn’t something we can prepare ourselves for; we start off in life not knowing what tomorrow may bring. Heartbreak manifests itself in diverse ways and despite the emotional pain, sorrow, and the helplessness we experience through the long journey, there is hope that our brokenness in time can be mended. How would you describe the tone of the rest of your album? Do you consider yourself part of one genre or do you enjoy experimenting with different sounds? The Chapter 2 album is a combination of the music I love and inspires me, being of RnB, pop, and spiritual. Every line in every song speaks of my personal life’s journey laced with heartbreak, musical completeness, sorrow, fear, and the unknown along with renewed hope in a new Chapter 2 of my life. Who would you say is your greatest inspiration in music? Did you always envision yourself going down this career path? Yes, I knew that music was going to be my career. Music has been in my blood and my life from as young as can be remembered, I’m incredibly blessed to do what I do as a songwriter and performer. I’m inspired by so many various artists from for diverse reasons, to name a few such as Bees Gees (of course), John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Cece Winans, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Khalid ........the list goes on... What does it mean to you to be able to cover some of your favorite songs? What would you say to the Bee Gees if you could? My first love is creating music, but there's also amazing joy when you emotionally connect with a song and let your heart lead the way and to have the opportunity to record them on the album it was wonderful to emotionally and musically be drawn to 3 covers (How Can You Mend, Tell Your Heart To Beat Again & My Tribute) that I felt compelled to record for the album, as they mirrored my the Chapter 2 journey. What I’d say to the Bee Gees... Firstly, thank you wholeheartedly !!! Their music has been the backdrop of my life, from the as young as I can remember through to my adulthood - a lifetime fan of their musical creations, all aspects of it! I would be so honored, whilst also fulfilling a lifetime dream, of singing a duet with Barry, I couldn't think of a better song than How Can You Mend A Broken Heart. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The London-based Singer/Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Composer Laura Guarch releases a mesmerizing and a beautifully shot music video with, "Fleeting Light." Originally from Spain, Laura Guarch began her career with the award-winning choir Barcelona Gospel Messengers prior to venturing off in Rome, Paris, London, and Berlin. Releasing music that questions societal values, Laura Guarch's music inevitably inspires listeners to embrace every inch of their being. With her captivating music video for "Fleeting Light," the majority of the video surrounds Laura Guarch in front of a projector where she's flooded with picturesque backgrounds that transport the listener to these serene places. Her warm vocal performance makes it easy for anyone to place themselves in a daydream along with the music video's visuals. The music video for "Fleeting Light" opens with a nostalgic shot where Laura Guarch starts up a record player by delicately placing the needle down. Once her breathtaking vocals appear, the opening scenes with Laura Guarch in front of rich greenery create this beautiful space for listeners to get lost. As the calming and mellow song continues, Laura Guarch stands in the spotlight in front of many different transcendent backgrounds, giving listeners the perfect visuals to support the song's tranquil atmosphere. With each breath she takes within "Fleeting Light," Laura Guarch exudes this angelic charm that grasps anyone's attention through her passionate performance and sound lyrical messages. Hello Laura and welcome to BuzzMusic. We love the delicate and fragile atmosphere you've set within your music video for "Fleeting Light." What inspired the minimalistic yet mesmerizing scenes within your music video? I wanted the music video to portray the metaphors of the song and to help build its meaning, while still lingering in the poetic world and not being too explicit. I have collaborated closely with visual artists in the past, for instance, live scoring a performer working with projections on live art performances. I think projections offer a minimalistic yet effective way of layering images and therefore creating new meaning with the combination of the two. In a way, it is an ecology of resources that it also fits very well with the theme of the song. I aimed for the human form to be embedded in nature scenes with birds, insects, forest and ocean landscapes as well as in more urban settings with artificial lights and pollution and contrasting that with the cosmic scenes of the universe and galaxies of stars that question if that is all we are going to have left after human action is devastating it all.  Fleeting Light also compares the biodiversity with a big music score whose sounds are fading out and a vinyl needle that slides to the edges and therefore stops playing the beautiful music. I think the subtle images of the vinyl on the video help to imagine this connection. How long was the shooting process for your music video to "Fleeting Light"? What was the shooting process like? It involved a bit of preparation in advance like selecting all the projection clips however the shooting process was done in one day at Raphael Neal’s studio in Crystal Palace, London. He is very organized, very creative, and very professional at the same time so that made all things work smoothly! We were also lucky to be assisted by Oliver Pashley which gave us some extra hands. We tried out different sets: projections, forest setting, lake set, white lights set. And it was just about singing the song over and over in the different sets - and also in different costumes -, maybe for a total of 5 hours! I remember ending up very exhausted but it was very fun. I really have a good time being in front of the camera, I would love to do this more often! I love combining music with other art forms to give it the maximum expression and I really enjoy ‘acting’ my songs. Seeing as your music video for "Fleeting Light" was directed by Raphael Neal, what sort of direction was given during the shoot to maximize your performance? The main instruction for the lip-synch was to actually sing for real! Raphael said it makes a big difference if you are actually not singing. I followed his direction although not belting my full voice all the time! Then he is very creative with the sets and their lighting and effects: he creates a nice forest with a few fake trees on stools or a lake with some water spilled on a mirror and water lilies. We involved lights with gels, a smoke machine, wind effects with a fan… He gave me directions to adjust my position or looks but he also gave me the freedom to act from my own intuition. He is very good at telling you when something looks very good and that helps. He was also directing Oliver for when to press the smoke machine or activate the fan! I would say we were a very effective team of 3. We've heard that your music tends to surround themes that question society's values. What sort of messages and concepts do you plant in your songs for listeners to take away? I want my music to be a poetic chant to life and nature, depicting an urgent hope for us, humanity, to take action over climate change and to fight all sorts of inequalities: class, ethnicity, gender… I would love that my music helps us connect with each other and makes us feel part of a whole. I would like my music to contribute to healing humanity and the Earth. And this is aiming for a lot! But I think we all play our little part of it with what we do in our lives, with our daily choices, with our daily attitude towards ourselves and others, with our dreams. What has been keeping you inspired this year? I feel this urge within myself to send my message out to the world, to share my music as a part of my soul that can be of benefit to others. I feel this is the time for me to do this now, I feel prepared and ready. Even with the dramatic situation, we have lived in this year I think it is more needed than ever that we all go inner and deeper and become true to ourselves. In a way, for me, it has been an opportunity and an impulse to be brave enough to just be who I am and dedicate my life to what makes me feel good. I believe if we do what makes us feel good that will make others feel good: it’s a healing chain that I feel is needed. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Consisting of five multitalented musicians, The Knitts is an Indie-Rock band on the rise that is worth your attention. Taking on vocals and guitar, brothers Justin and Charlie Volkens easily compliment each others’ voices during their intense hooking choruses. Victor Portillo stuns fans with his stimulating guitar riffs as Jimmy Jazz balances it out with his steady and soulful bass guitar. Sandra Alva is the pounding heartbeat of The Knitts with her groovy drum lines. The independent music group takes pride in separating themselves from the controlling world of major record labels. The five members perform best when they are deciding exactly what type of music they want to produce, and each unique perspective allows for some wiggle room between music styles for each song. As best friends, communication and trust are key in maintaining their effortless flow of good ideas and good vibes. Having recorded nearly 20 songs in 2019, we can count on The Knitts to have more releases for us before the year is over. Check out our recent interview with The Knitts here. instagram.com/theknitts theknittsmusic.com #BUZZMUSIC

The New York-based band Tucker Woods releases their stimulating single accompanied by a lively music video for, "Who Loves Ya, Baby?" Led by Chris Hurd (Guitar, Vocals, and Songwriter) and Brian Motel (Bass, Keys, and Piano), Tucker Woods takes sweltering and raw Rock 'n Roll to the stage with a flair of youthfulness and limitless energy. Their recent single "Who Loves Ya, Baby?" gives listeners a spirited journey through exhilarating instrumentals and the catchiest lyricism. Not to mention their intricately-edited music video featuring Tucker Woods' lively performance and a bubbly female dancing away with the 60s inspired moves, the entire experience the band delivers allows anyone to get down with their groovy vibe. "Who Loves Ya, Baby?" begins with Tucker Woods' powerhouse instrumentals stimulating our ears and locking us right in. As Chris Hurd begins vocalizing with this Gord Downie-like delivery, we can feel the grit and fortitude infused into this massive track. Their music video is incredibly edited, with shots of Tucker Woods performing the track while neon flashes heighten the energy alongside textured effects. The song's hook is entirely intoxicating, giving us this fun-loving Alt-Rock approach that's quickly smacked away by the scorching electric guitar bringing pure Rock elements. Their music video flawlessly reflects the energy and life exuding from the track itself while wowing us with the sharp and nostalgic visuals. We've fallen hard for Tucker Woods' invigorating sound, especially within their latest single "Who Loves Ya, Baby"? and the entire exciting atmosphere portrayed within their vibrant music video. We're genuinely swooned by your stimulating single, "Who Loves Ya, Baby?" What sort of atmosphere and vibe did you initially want to deliver when beginning to create the single? I didn’t go into writing the song with a particular vision. I think if you sit down and “try” to do something its almost counter-productive. You need to let it happen. I had the arrangement done on the acoustic with the lyrics and all and sent it over to Brian. Once he dropped that bass line in I think it was clear where the production was going to head. I had this real ’60s meets today/vibe with a bit of a modern twist in my mind, and he nailed it. As a band, it’s all about serving the songs when we’re putting a record together and making production decisions, and this one turned out just right. It’s a fun tune. Love playing it.  With regards to your playful lyricism within "Who Loves Ya, Baby?", was there a particular story or concept that you wanted to deliver to listeners? Well, what the song is about and what inspired it are two very separate things I think. In general, I never particularly step into a song trying to be too specific, I try and leave it open to the listener to interpret into their own life. But, I guess what really inspired this song was my grandfather and the way he went about things. Most people think it’s a “love” song initially, but in reality, it could be about any relationship in your life. It’s about people you don’t need to hear things from, you just know. So that’s really what led to this tune; knowing someone loves you whether they say it or not. “Who loves ya, baby? Yeah, you know that I do.” Says it all right there, you know? Why did you choose to spice up your music video for "Who Loves Ya, Baby?" with scenes that trigger 60s inspired nostalgia? Again, I think it stems from where the production on the song went. The song really has that 60’s undertone to it without seeming like a blast from the past. We kind of wanted to roll with that and develop some imagery around it. We worked with Tom Flynn on this video. Talented as hell. He did a great job of developing a vibe that was the perfect balance of nostalgia and today. Between the dancers, silhouettes, and just the general tone of the video, I think it really captures not only the vibe of the song but also the spirit of the band. Simultaneously modern and vintage.  Retro and nostalgic. Very cool to see it come to life.  Speaking on your upcoming album 'What A Drag!', how does "Who Loves Ya, Baby?" fit into the project's overall theme and concept? The album definitely takes you for a ride, and “Who Loves Ya, Baby?” fits right in. I think the record really shows the range of the band. Some slower tunes, some real rockers as well. When I was writing the songs it was exciting because as much as they all fit together as an album, they are all very much different and unique from one another. And that’s exciting as a songwriter. You don’t want to be a one-trick-pony in this game. You want to always be putting your best foot forward. And I definitely knew once we began demoing the tunes that we were moving in the right direction and had something special on our hands. I've always been a massive fan of really cohesive records that seem to be more than just a group of tracks. So for listeners who enjoy the art of the album still like me, I think you'll be in for a nice surprise.   What has been keeping you inspired this year? This year has obviously been a bit of a drag. I think everyone’s a bit tired and frustrated. And I’m right there as well. Pushing releases back, canceling shows, it has all sucked. But you need to be positive I think. For me, the extra time I’ve been able to put into writing and recording new tunes is inspiring in itself. And I choose to see things that way instead of negatively - at least as far as music goes. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From Denver, Colorado, Singer/Songwriter Conscious Tone writes the story of his life through music and inspires his listeners to live the most fulfilling life that they can. “Go”, the latest release by Conscious Tone is an honest and energetic musical experience. The hip hop song has you closing your eyes and moving along to the beat from the very first verse, the kind that will lift your spirits no matter what. He uses his life experiences to create a real and relatable atmosphere, very refreshing to listen to. His vocals are smooth and consistent, flowing quickly through the song with no room to stop. Conscious Tone’s lyrics really hit home with lines like “dreams don’t sleep so I work nights”. He stays moving, his voice fluid much like the message he sends with his verses. His positivity and dedication to hard work are inspiring and paired perfectly with his incredibly catchy melody. This song has all aspects working to its advantage, showing his potential as an artist. Conscious Tone’s lively personality is contagious, and this song is highly recommended if you need a burst of motivation. Congrats on your new release! We really enjoyed listening to it. What was your main goal with the release of “Go?” How do you hope your audience receives the song? I wrote Go to reflect my state of mind as of late. There's a lot of change going on around us and it's a weird time for everyone. I feel like I made this song as kind of a push towards taking that next step in life. I've always been one for pursuing my passions and that's what this one is really about. When things seem uncertain it's important to focus on what drives us and keeps us going. This song reflects my inspiration to continue dreaming no matter what. I feel like my audience can relate with the vibe in this song and I hope that it inspires them to take that next step, get on the move, and just go with it. What was the recording process like for this song? Do you typically write songs lyrics or melody first? My process usually stays the same with most of the music I make. It will almost always be melody first and the lyrics will follow. For me personally, the melody creates the emotion, it allows me to find where I want to go with the song. I'll usually have an idea in my head of what I'd like and then the melody will kind of put everything in motion. It can take some time to develop the overall feel and where I want my voice to go but I'm always able to find it. All in all, I like to keep my approach the same and once I'm feeling good about where the song is headed, I hit the studio and make adjustments as needed. Some take longer than others, but that's just a part of the process as well. What is your favorite part about being a musician? How did you decide this was the path for you? I think my favorite part about being a musician is the fact that you're in control of where the path takes you. How you create is a part of who you are and you're able to pass that on through music. You can create something genuine and real that listeners truly relate with and you connect with people on a much deeper level. I've always been creative and I've always known it was way more than just music to me. I come from a musical family and I've had an ear for melody and a mind that wanders for a long time. Music helps me connect, it helps me vent and it allows me to escape at the moment. I made it my path at about 19 and I've never looked back since. I knew it wouldn't be easy, it'd be really tough but I also knew it was the one thing that made me tick. I thrive being creative and being a musician has allowed me to do so, I just want to make good music and make a difference along the way. What is your writing process like? How do you push through a creative block? My writing process definitely depends on the song and the vibe that I'm trying to go for. Sometimes I'll write the chorus first, other times it's all about the verse before anything. I write most of my lyrics in the car, I don't know why but it's just something I've always done. I think it allows me the ability to create in different places, which keeps me inspired. Creative blocks can be all too common for me but I've learned to take a step back, quiet my mind and push through. It can take hours, sometimes days but for me, I try not to be too hard on myself. You can't rush these things and if you do, it usually isn't what you want in the end. It can be difficult at times but it's important to find that inspiration and let the creativity come about organically. I've learned nothing will ever be perfect as an artist so I try to find a solid balance when pushing through a creative block. What can we expect next from you? Well, I've got a lot of content on the way and I'm really excited about my next chapter. I'm in the process of finishing up my next EP (dropping this fall) working on some really dope visual content and a whole lot more. I feel I've hit a really good stride and I'm working extremely hard to get where I want to be right now. Moving out to LA in a month, I'm ready to hit the ground running. I'll be working with some really great LA artists, dropping a lot of new music and creating more than ever. So expect to see a lot over the next few months, musically and visually. Thanks for taking the time to chat with me, it's much appreciated! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The downhearted vocal abysses and inconsolable string arrangements found within Cesar Saez's Musical Catalog shouldn't come as surprising. The Mexican-born psychedelic soulster has been sparking up lighters and waving his hands and shedding tears to the melancholic throb of his own heart since his Debut from 2016, "Perdido." It was a phenomenal Extended Play and one that would stand as a stanchion for his melancholy-heavy Baroque-pop aesthetic for years to come. This year, on that same heavy-hearted path, his most recent brokenhearted escapades—"Canción Triste" translating to "Sad Song"—render up as the first presentiments of the saturnine landscape we can to come off his Autumn-set LP, "The Splendor of Sadness." Here, in the exordium of "Canción Triste," Cesar's melancholy fueled sonic swan-dive is motivated by somber string orchestrations while the warbling intonation oozing from his infatuating "Ooohs" and "Aaah" chaperone us through the resoundings of gospel choirs, softly oscillating keys, and mystifying mantra-like echoes that spill over the edges of this emotional plunge. As this heart-sick Ballad treads-on, the air around you suddenly starts to magnetize, raising the hair on your skin like static—as if to foreshadow something more consequential developing from within the shadows. Before you know it, Cesar Caez plunges you into an apex of anthemic eruptions of stimulating electric guitars and vintage-hued drums that crash over tom-toms utilizing theatrical grace. With his subtly reverberated voice and unrelenting words, "life is very sad, I have no doubt, find the joke and love madly," guiding us through the blindingly cherubic boomings thundering in the backgrounds, it's almost impossible not to lose track of time and space. The testament and uprise of the Gospel vocalists evaporate into the flourishing atmospheres of the newly incited Motivation Anthem, making it feel like you've just had an epiphany. And as if it all happened so naturally, the undivided playing back starts to impart an after-glow that feels like a sonically induced trance by the time you reach the hastily dissolving fade-outs that mark the end. Hello Cesar and welcome to BuzzMusic. How did you fit "Canción Triste" into the cohesive narrative behind your upcoming album, "The Splendor of Sadness?" I think if there is a song that ties everything on the record together this one is it, this is one of the first songs I wrote in Spanish. Although the song is sad it has a positive twist at the end I wanted to create a journey that would culminate in a big wall of sound that shined and I think this is one of the songs that helped get to the album title. The entirety of this single plays like evolution through contrasting emotions. Was that the intention behind your playback, and can you tell us more about how the song's climaxing portions came to fruition in the writing process? The song came to me in a flash one of the fastest songs I've written. It was something buried in my soul that needed to come out a lot of songs can be that way for me. I always knew I wanted to do something big with this song and through hard work and help from my friends I was able to bring my vision to life. I wanted a gospel choir and string arrangements to illustrate sonically what I'm saying in the lyrics. I was influenced by the English band Spiritualized. When I went to one of their concerts here in LA they performed with a Gospel choir named DC6 Singers after the show I contacted them and they agreed to work with me, they completed my vision for the song. What was your experience like traveling between Mexico City and Los Angelos for your upcoming Album, and how did Luis Ros and Luis Aguilar help you facilitate this record's creation? I travel to Mexico often as a lot of my fanbase is from there not to mention how much i enjoy going there Ros and Luis are really good friends and we have very similar musical influences it was a lot of fun getting to make a record with your friends and I couldn't have done it without them. If you could give your listeners a few words that would act as a Prologue for the experience they can come to expect in "The Splendor of Sadness," and in this leading single, what would you say? The Splendor of Sadness is a sonic and emotional journey that will take you through feelings of melancholy, nostalgia, heartbreak, passion, but ultimately ruled by love. Each song brings something different to the table with each listens you might uncover a different layer on any given song. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? It has been a tough year for all and at times it's hard to have hope or feel inspired but I always try to look at the positive side. I like being hopeful or what would be the point of being here otherwise. Hope has been keeping me afloat and motivated to do more. All the people that take the time to send me a message regarding my music is also a big inspiration for me. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From the East Coast to Los Angeles, the multifaceted artist CJ Pitts releases an atmospheric R&B banger with his recent single, "Mercy." Taking the industry by storm through his latest singles, CJ Pitts is continuously attempting to make changes in the world through his platform and create passionate music for the greater good. Especially through his recent hit "Mercy," CJ Pitts paints magnetic scenes through his descriptive and passionate lyricism, heating the atmosphere to this sweltering and sultry mood. The supporting production amplifies the atmosphere and serves superb R&B instrumentation through the delicate synth-work and mid-tempo drum patterns. "Mercy" gracefully opens with distant organs and high-pitched ghost vocals, perfectly setting the mood for CJ Pitts to follow. As he begins describing sensual scenes full of passion and desire, CJ Pitts inevitably delivers chills up the listener's spine with his natural charm and alluring vocal performance. Through tightly-wound R&B drums accompanied by supporting snaps, the track's instrumentals continue to pulse with deep sub-bass and a kick straight to the gut. What brings the track out of this world is CJ Pitts' inviting vocals delivering a breath of fresh air, especially through his desirous lyricism. It's without a doubt that CJ Pitts will leave a mark on his audience with the sultry single "Mercy," and we're incredibly eager for listeners to buckle up and enjoy the ride. Hello CJ, we're delighted to have you back on BuzzMusic to talk about your recent hit, "Mercy." What inspired you to take this sultry R&B route and create a song exuding lust and desire? Glad to be back and speaking the Buzz family once again so thank you for this platform. Ultimately this song was created from just trying new things and expanding my sound. A lot of people were asking me to try an R&B record and saying that’s a lane I could fit in so I decided to give it a shot. When beginning to create "Mercy," where did your creative process start? Did you write lyrics before planning the production's warm atmosphere? I reached out to one of my producers for something R&B but smooth and he sent me this track and the words just instantly started to flow. The instrumentation definitely set the tone for where I wanted to take the song lyrically. How does "Mercy" differ from the rest of your discography? Is this desirous R&B sound something you've done before? I’ve never done and R&B song before so that’s the biggest difference. I’ve always lived in the pop/ballad and Hip-hop world so this was a huge turn for me. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out being my first R&B record but I ended up loving it and now have more on the way. You've mentioned that you have some new projects to be announced. Do you plan on continuing down this warm R&B path, or might we hear some heated Hip Hop in the near future? I want to keep switching up my sounds and merging styles as well so you’ll for sure be hearing more R&B along with Hip-hop and some Pop music in the near future as well. The goal is to be as well rounded as possible to be a feature for any opportunity that comes my way. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? Honestly, the extra time has just been inspiring me to learn how to do things more on my own. I’ve always wanted to learn how to record myself and learn to engineer and now I’ve been having the time to do that so that’s been a blessing. It’s exciting when you learn new skills and I think that’s what’s been fueling me throughout this 2020. Also just having the time to create new content at a faster pace has been great as well. All that I have been learning and creating gives me hope for a prosperous 2021. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Austin-based music artist Kersty Ryan is ready to shine the spotlight on here playful, honest, and serenely pop sound with the release of new music. Inspired by artists such as Hayley Williams and Julia Michaels, Kersty Ryan shares her unique twist on the influence she hones in and brings thoughtful lyricism and conscientious melodies to light. One of Kersty's latest single releases, "Lose It Like I Lost You" features exactly as such. An infectious trendy beat immediately fills the air in "Lose It Like I Lost You". With a heartfelt narrative, Kersty allows listeners to see an inside look at her emotions, giving the opportunity to see a more vulnerable and raw side of herself. As an artist, Kersty seeks to fill her songs with true recollections of her life, whether that means she's opening up on past relationships, or current motivations, Kersty is always looking to keep it honest with her listeners. "Lose It Like I Lost You" follows the same path, and Kersty has distinctive passion attributed to the vocal performance within the track. That's what makes it feel as affecting as it does, especially with its potent contrast between the voluptuous persona of the production, backed with a more poignant theme. Listen to Kersty Ryan's release, "Lose I Like I Lost You" here. Hello Kersty and thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. What was your initial vision for "Lose It Like I Lost You" and how were you intending to make your audience feel with the theme of the single? As soon as I was sitting down at the piano writing this song, I knew that I wanted it to be fun with big vocals, despite the lyrics being more melancholy. I've always said that this is a song that you can both cry and dance to. I really wanted to convey the feeling of missing someone, but never having that full closure; You just grew apart, and you don't know them anymore. I think it's one of the worst feelings if you really care about someone. Did you find any difficulties in sharing your own experiences and vulnerabilities within songs such as "Lose It Like I Lost You"? Are there any reservations you have toward sharing your own truths? For sure! It's really scary to write and release songs about my real experiences. I always wonder if they'll find out the song is about them, if they'll be mad at me, or if a line in a song is too real or vulnerable. But, I've decided that I'm an artist and this is what I do! I express feelings and share experiences through my songs, and I never wanted to feel bad or guilty about doing that. Sometimes it's the best way to move on. You're set to release your EP later this year. Can you share any insight on the EP thus far and what listeners can expect? Yes! The name of the EP is "SAD GRL". It's almost like my last few years in a nutshell. There's a lot of heartbreak, soul-searching, and "getting things off my chest" hidden in these songs. They're all real and mean so much to me. Are you planning on hosting any live virtual shows in the near future for your listeners? I would love to do that! It's in the talks and I'll have more solid plans soon. I guess we'll have to see when! What has been keeping you inspired this year? Listening to other artists! Everyone has been putting out such amazing music this year. When I hear a song I really love, I just want to go straight to the piano and start writing. It always makes me push my limits and boundaries. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC