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When you hear the name Hannah Gross, the upbeat and quirky productions of her Pop career's past like "Fuck The Party," come to mind. That record was her 2019 over-night success, garnishing the Pop-songstress with more than 100 thousand Spotify spins. Her next minimalistic and up-beats sonic endeavors were, "Birthday," where Gross's spacious soundscapes took on a more contemporary hooking aesthetic. But most excitingly, this year, the Michigan-bred Intoner resurfaces, garnishing her fans with a taste of the new fleshy sonics spilling-over from the heart-broken walls of her latest single "Tell Me." "Tell Me" is a single that reaches down into the heartbreak of a battered-down relationship and diffuses a hypnotic melancholy with every infatuating reverberating that wreaths around the ear. Opening with a whole-bodies acoustic guitar's strums, Hannah Gross takes complete command over every bodily sensation with her softly crushing vocal performance. Her vocals buzz with an unrelenting saturation that manages to evaporate with ever whispering resolve when she sings, "jet black hair like mine, standing on its end, shoulders dipping over, hiding from your sins," in the spacey verse. Here, Gross's spring-reverberated echoes decay back into the heart-wrenching void from which they came as naturally as the current of the wind. When we arrive at the pre-chorus, a newly added melody, and cadence take over for a fleeting transition into the chorus. Festooned with timpani drum and tambourines, Gross sings, "I can see from the other side that you're the jealous type, but when it's time to say goodbye..." before swan-diving us into her hooking chorus. As she sings with endless passion, "tell me I'm the one, tell me that you're changing, tell me that you'd go and do it differently if we made it," Gross's lyrics pull over your heartstrings with timeless melody; quietly devastating as the desperate resounding words impart their final after-glow on your mind. After the last two singles from Hannah Gross, where she swung between serenading party-goer and then forgetful lover, this third variation of the Michigan-native comes as a surprise. Especially when the previously upbeat Pop singer renders up a heart-broken and infatuating minimalistic and voice-center ballad like "Tell Me," as her next sonic offering. Still, it's a welcome development, and it's got her fans itching for more. What was the story and emotions behind "Tell Me," and how did you manage to bring all that fleshy vulnerability to the microphone to express this life experience through song? This song is very much about heartbreak, and the way I was able to get really vulnerable here is largely due to the beautiful humans who were in the room with me. My co-writer Kole and producer Nydge made me feel really comfortable, and the second I started recording I just got transported right back to the memories and the feelings I had experienced in this previous breakup. It’s amazing how songwriting and performing have the ability to take you right back to a moment in time, no matter how long ago it had been. It all just hits you like a ton of bricks. Where do you picture your audience listening to "Tell Me" for the best and most immersive experience? What would you hope they'd feel during its playback? Obviously I'd ultimately like for them to hear it live, but, due to the current times, touring is most definitely on hold. I’d say three cool ways to listen to it are: go take a bath or a shower and turn the song on, go for a drive, or turn the lights low in your bedroom. It’s definitely not the type of song you throw into a party or workout playlist haha. Can you think back on any crucial inspiration or Musical influences you needed to channel into for the performances you've captured on this single? I am often heavily influenced by Fleetwood Mac, Lykke Li, Florence + The Machine, and Miley Cyrus. If you could preface "Tell Me," with a few words that would enhance your listeners' experience during playback, what would you say and why? Tell Me is raw, it’s real, and it’s relatable. If you’ve ever walked away from someone you loved because you knew it could never work out, this one’s for you. What has been keeping you inspired? It’s been really hard for me to find inspiration with all that is going on in the world, but if I have to pick one thing it would be this: human resilience. Seeing how people in the community have chosen to come together during these extremely divided and dark times is so incredibly awe-inspiring. My friends and family also inspire me so much. A lot has happened this year to some of my very closest loved ones —really painful, dark shit—and watching them continue to wake up every day and keep fighting for the better gives me so much hope that we can all get through this time together. Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

The Houston native Musician and Singer/Songwriter Pop Cautious serve a message of justice with his sincere single, "Peace Song." The one-man band Pop Cautious (Tyler Porterfield) is a rising country sensation and founder of Pop Cautious Records, swearing to effect peace, unity, and love through an honest resonance of authentic music. His latest single "Peace Song" (mastered by Howie Weinberg) gives listeners the perfect introduction to who Pop Cautious is, being a preacher of unity, strength, and overcoming adversity. With 'peaceful' instrumentation that offers a mellow country feel, Pop Cautious' single preaches that humanity will succeed once equality overpowers. "Peace Song" beautifully opens with calming piano melodies accompanied by soulful acoustic guitar. Once Pop Cautious' vocals appear with grace, his lyrical message perfectly aligns with his serene vocal delivery. Singing lyrics of needing peace amongst humanity in order to set us free from our burdens, Pop Cautious brings incredibly poetic and heartfelt words to light within this piece. The surrounding instrumentation gradually builds with subtle percussion patterns and a distant organ, giving the song an utterly pure and placid atmosphere. Pop Cautious takes his time delivering his lyrical message, truly allowing listeners to reflect on their surroundings and what they can do to help. We're thoroughly impressed with Pop Cautious' heartfelt lyrics within "Peace Song," and we hope you'll take something away from his single just as we did. What an incredible message you've created with your single, "Peace Song." Could you describe the moment you realized that you needed to write a song preaching peace and justice? Thank you so much. The song was actually written in a hotel room in Glendale, California in late 2019. At that time, I was living a gypsy lifestyle and traveling between Houston, Texas, and Los Angeles, CA. Was still able to occasionally play shows and network here and there, but was mostly working my side hustles to save up money. Not having to pay rent helped me with that a lot. My Father was President and member of Space Center Houston’s Rotary Club and they were working on a Peace Initiative Project. The concept is “Peace Through Understanding”. They commissioned me to write and record the song as Dad was pitching his idea for a peace monument. The idea of the monument is to welcome international students attending Texas schools. Not long before that, I had returned to California from Medellin, Colombia where I was staying with the family of my ex-girlfriend. We were enjoying life over there, as she was not allowed to return here to the US due to a visa issue. I had gone to see her after I had needed to leave my apartment suddenly due to some somewhat unexpected occurrences. That was a little strange for me because that apartment was the original HQ of Pop Cautious Records in Toluca Hills when we had launched in 2015. Arriving back from Colombia, I returned to having no home in LA. Fortunately, I was able to seek shelter over at the brother of my Mom’s high school friend who was also a fan of my music and had been to most of my shows. He had a low-income housing unit in South Gate (Los Angeles) that I took my little Siamese cat over to live. Some nights I was able to work all night, sleep in my car, or find a friend’s couch to crash on. It was there in South Gate that I was able to write the next song that I will be releasing, “2 hearts” which will be the B-side to a 7” vinyl for this most recent single, “Peace Song”. The musician that I wrote “2 hearts” was also of southern influence, but had lived most of his life on the West Coast. The song captured exactly what I was going through. The co-writers band for “2 hearts” actually has a version of it out now. Through my experiences, I had a lot of newfound passion. Being without a place to call home is inspiring for those on a spiritual mission and healing. It humbles you quite a bit and transforms perspectives. The idea of writing a song about understanding what peace means to each of us was perfect for me at that time. Throughout all this process, I had lost some friends and needed to cut ties with people that were no longer helping to fulfill the greater purpose of this music mission that I am on. It was because of this that I could more easily realize that peace can be applied on a personal self-love level, in relationships between family/friends or toward groups of people in general and on a more universal (national/global) scale, as well. The events that have unfolded in 2020 would further solidify my experiences in making sure that I understood the importance of the latter type of peace mentioned. The words for “Peace Song” seemed to flow quite naturally when I just sat down and meditated on the question, “What does peace really mean to me?” The music written for “Peace Song” is meant to be more or less an audibly digestible backdrop for the lyrics to take the limelight. I challenge everyone to ask themselves the same question. What does peace mean to you? Regarding your recording process for "Peace Song," did you record all of the instrumentals yourself? How did you go about starting the process? A fellow musician/friend and veteran, Matthew Burrows, whose band I had booked at the Hotel Café and who had attended college with me during my time at MI (Hollywood) actually has a home studio over in Korea-town (Los Angeles). Everything was tracked over there. Rotary paid for studio time, which was awesome. We flew in my brother from Texas to lay down the bass. Matt had referred me to some of his studio musician friends who helped to track the percussion and keys. We knocked it out instrument by instrument over the course of about a month or two. It was done in four or five sessions that I fit in between my busy work schedule. A lot of the parts I had written with the musicians as we recorded it. When we finished tracking, Matthew mixed it and we sent it over to 15-time Grammy Award-winning Mastering Engineer, Howie Weinberg (Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, Nirvana, The Clash, etc.). Howie is easy to work with and down to earth. He made the track sound “next level”. He had previously worked with the label on our release of Drover Shy’s, “When I’m Gone”. What led you to this incredibly powerful and motivational style of music? What inspired you to make music that inspires others? Some of my favorite musicians to listen to are Bob Marley and John Lennon. Aside from their excellent music, their lyrics almost always have had a powerful message. Sometimes the messages were considered against the grain. Sometimes the lyrics were edgy or threatening to the “powers-that-be”. I think appreciating musicians like them definitely has led to the inspiration for “Peace Song”. One song, in particular, you can catch the influence of in my track is Cat Steven’s, “Peace Train”. Notice the hand clap patterns and chorus chord progression and rhythm. Music helps us say things in a more powerful way. No one should be afraid to take risks and/or sacrifices to get messages across that they truly feel in their hearts to be what is good, right, and just for all (even if it isn’t immediately understood by everyone or seem to fit into a current political/media atmosphere). Messages of peace, love, and unity are always needed in the world. Currently, in a demagogue environment, the top 1% wealth class agenda is apparent; divide and conquer. We see a widening gap in socio-economic class status, as our small businesses are have been vandalized and/or closed down due to coronavirus and reaction to current events. All of this is leading up to the US elections. Goodbye, middle-class. While we must attain justice, we will also be intelligent in how we attain it. Police brutality is grossly playing a part in the hidden socio-economic class agenda. We must not ignore the fact that the billionaire class is seeing an increase in wealth during this pandemic, as the rest of the country has lost jobs or shut down small businesses. Crime and immoral behavior are purposefully being normalized for this agenda. The government’s temporary financial handouts will not be sustainable long-term for many of the lower-income families relying on them during this time. Meanwhile, the state of California burns from mass wildfires and wildlife suffers. It is important we begin to plan ahead. We must all support each other regardless of sex, race, beliefs or lifestyles, etc. This is the only way we can prevent furthering an economic depression crisis and survive as a species and planet in the long-term. Question everything and begin the complete unification of our nation’s people, while still maintaining your deserved pride and self-love. Always remembering that influenced division based on media-driven agendas could very well be a part of the socio-economic class gap widening and pre-election schemes. Not every celebrities’ beliefs or messages will be in our best interest or for the greater good for the entire nation as a people economically and morally. We must act only through love and read between the lines. Maintain hope and strive to be selfless; every action karmically has an equal or opposite reaction. We must think for ourselves. I’ve always been emotionally connected to the music that conveys a message, makes me think, or makes me feel a certain way. Never am I thinking, “what will sell?” Fame and fortune should never be the focus of a musician. Hence the label’s mission; to create the “honest resonance of authentic music.” If you make good music and you are doing your best to be a good person, success and stability should naturally come. Anything countering good intentions most likely could be seen as fear, jealousy, selfishness, or greed-driven. Could be ignorance or capitalist competition cloaked by emotionally provocative propaganda. We have this one life to live, so let’s make it a good one for ourselves and those around us. We are all a works-in-progress and peace at all levels should be a goal. There will be justice through our mission to attain peace. Seeing as you're busy finishing up a debut full-length album ‘Troubadour’, could you share any details about the project? Does it contain tracks similar to "Peace Song"? There are about 10 to 12 songs that I’ve written over the course of the past few years. A few of them are in the vein of “Peace Song” and others are a little different, lyrically and stylistically. It’s my voice more than anything that will tie them all together into one coherent album. They are based on experiences and realizations. I have always had a tendency to write introspectively. However in songs, such as “Peace Song” I’ve started to open up to more universal themes. One of the most beautiful things is when the audience can take the lyrics to a song and make meaning of their own. I’ve mentioned “2 hearts” and how/when that was written. The other tracks are mostly still acoustic skeletons with some keys and bass, etc. Some are more developed than others. Now that I have most of the instrument parts written, I’m planning to take the tracks that I have begun in Logic on my computer at my apartment elsewhere to track drums and vocals. I’ll probably double and add some guitar layers and other instruments, too. Now that I’ve recorded each one several times as demo versions at home, I’ll be ready to knock them out in the studio. Aiming to have the album finished and ready to mix/master in the first quarter of 2021. Then I will announce a release date. What can we expect to see from you next? A music video for “Peace Song” is currently being produced. The new song “2 hearts” is right around the corner. There will be a video for that song, as well. Other than that, the label is working on a series of compilation records for good causes or particular focuses. They include Native American Rights, Women in Music, and Black Artists albums. instagram.com/popcautiousmusic popcautious.com #BUZZMUSIC

Los Angeles-based Alternative Singer/Songwriter Georgia Feroce releases a spunky alt-rock single with, "My Own Head." Spicing up her sound with a '90s alternative approach, Georgia Feroce keeps listeners on their toes with her music's thrilling unpredictability. Named after John Hiatt's song "Georgia Rae," Feroce has had music coursing through her veins since before she can remember. Creating brutally honest lyricism with a catchy melody allows Feroce to convey her truths while also providing a glimmer of hope. Doing so on her latest single "My Own Head," Georgia Feroce takes us back to prime time 90s with a heavy alt-rock/punk approach that exudes this powerful female flair. Singing lyrics of questioning her surroundings and the situations she's gotten herself into, Feroce spirals within her mind and portrays all the emotions we feel when the walls are closing in. "My Own Head" opens with mid-tempo alt-rock instrumentation and Georgia Feroce's powerfully spunky vocals. While she begins singing lyrics of questioning what she's doing and where she's going, Feroce goes into more detailed lyricism that depicts the exact emotions during a mental spiral. "Stephen King should pay me for my dreams, and this is why I don't smoke weed," Feroce continues singing of the countless bills to be paid and slowly closing the exterior world out while exclaiming that she's the life of the party in her own head. The catchy melodies and 90s-Esque instrumentation give "My Own Head" all the power to soar across the charts, especially with Georgia Feroce's detailed lyricism; this single has greatness written all over. We love your descriptive and heavily relatable lyricism within "My Own Head." When writing the lyrics, did your words flow with ease, or was it challenging to describe this paranoia/anxiety? First of all, thank you! I'm so glad you specifically like the lyrics of the song because I care about lyrics A LOT. When a song has a great melody and great lyrics, I'm just in love, so that's always what I'm striving for when I write. I went back and looked in my notebook and listened to voice memos to see how I wrote this song back in April 2019, and it actually took me over two weeks to write, which is a lengthier amount of time for me. The challenge with this song was that I needed it to reflect that scatter-brained feeling without the song itself being too scatter-brained and confusing. I do remember, though, the bridge being the last piece, and it just hit me so clearly as I was driving to work on Beverly Blvd. You can hear the turn signal from me switching lanes... I was probably running late! Do you usually create a melodic 90s alternative feel within your songs like you did with "My Own Head?" Do you have any musical influences that might have impacted your sound? I guess I do now! I've always been a fan of alternative rock, as well as pop. Basically, I'll latch onto anything with a catchy melody... and all my first memories are from the 90s, so it makes sense! When I was really young, I listened to Disney cassette tapes (I know. Tapes. Wtf?!) and I loved this one song in particular. The melody was so happy, yet the lyrics were literally about how you can't be happy all the time, and that contrast is an element I've incorporated into my music. Pretty cool that I brought up Disney songs when asked about 90s alternative music, isn't it? Haha. I really just love a good song, and I try not to care too much if it's considered cool, but Modest Mouse, No Doubt, and The Kooks are a few bands I love and am definitely influenced by... just to balance out the Disney. We've heard that you're working with producer Tone Def, not only for "My Own Head," but for your upcoming album in 2021. What has the process been like between the two of you, and how has Tone Def helped reach your end goals? Yes, My Own Head is the second single from the album. Must Be Nice was the first, and I've got one more single I plan on releasing in November. I've recorded them all with Tone, and the process has been so fun, so exciting, and so positive. The two of us are completely in sync on this project; it's made everything so easy for me. And the musicians I have playing these songs are not only amazing musicians but also my friends! I know this sounds corny, but it's true, and I just feel so lucky. The entire album will be a total of twelve songs. There's a concept behind it, but I'm keeping that a secret while we're still working on it. We've been chipping away for about a year now, and it's almost done. I can't believe it. I'm going to be so sad when it's finished. And happy! See? That's the theme. Happy-sad. Bittersweet. Speaking on your forthcoming album in spring 2021, could you share what inspired the project, and what it's been like creating it? …and on that note, sorry for the obvious and generic answer, but it was a breakup (maybe two) that inspired this album. It's weird to say I was inspired by a breakup so it's more like the catalyst, but yeah, I had a lot of emotions to deal with and write about. Not sure if I was very good at dealing with my feelings all the time, but hopefully I was good at writing about them. You'll have to let me know when you listen to the album. I'm so excited about it. It's my first full-length album, and it's come together so nicely. I would've never guessed I'd have any of this when I wrote My Own Head back in April 2019. It's crazy to me that I have these twelve individual songs I wrote over the past two years that are now a complete story. I wasn't really thinking about the final outcome of things when I started. The creating process for me is more about trusting your instincts and going. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? Oh, I don't know... everything/everyone that makes me angry?! I'll leave it at that, and let you fill in the blanks haha. I mean, 2020 has just been an insane and upsetting year, to say the least, and was March five years ago or a week ago? It's just been a lot, and I've felt completely uninspired at times, but I also wrote about half the album during this mess. I'm just happy I got to perform this year before everything shut down! I had one show on February 20th at The Hotel Café, and it was probably the best turnout and best performance I've had my entire career. It's embarrassing how many times I watched the video footage! Livestream shows just aren't the same, although I met some great artists through a show I did on Twitch, and one of the performers is also an animator. I reached out to him, and he is currently helping me create the music video for my next single! I'm going to sound corny again, but music is powerful in the way it connects you to people. I feel really lucky to be able to do what I do and have the love and support from so many friends and family. It definitely motivates me, especially now! So love has been keeping me inspired in 2020 like it always does. Love and anger. instagram.com/georgiaferoce facebook.com/georgia.feroce #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Brighton, PAVILION is a UK-based Indie duo consisting of members Benji Lamb and Stu Berry. Known for their creativity and talent in integrating Indie with Pop, their career caught flame from the moment it began. Since its first releases in 2019, PAVILION has been featured on top-rated Indie playlists on BBC and Spotify. Benji and Stu’s complimentary energies are an advantage when coming up with their Indie-Pop sound. They are known for their catchy hooks and authentic lyricism, all while maintaining a steady relationship with the organic and malleable sounds of orchestration. PAVILION has the ability to hook their fans with their spirit alone. The duo has been picking up speed and continuing to release new songs; they have a very much awaited Extended Play “SELF TALK” that is set to release in November. The EP is set to showcase their musical evolution as a cohesive timeline of their sound. Discover PAVILION here. instagram.com/pavilionband #BUZZMUSIC

Nashville-based Pop artist and Singer/Songwriter Paige Keiner releases pent up emotions with her latest single, “Inside My Mind.” Continually expanding her fanbase through what she calls "edgy pop," Paige Keiner's music is impacted by the many artists/groups across pop and alternative rock that proceed to inspire her. With the release of her atmospheric and reflective single “Inside My Mind,” Keiner mentioned that the song's inspiration derived from her experience with anxiety and overthinking. Reminding listeners how normal these thoughts are and how they're not alone, the serene pop instrumentation perfectly reflects Keiner's lyricism and delivers an incredibly warm embrace. Paige Keiner paints a beautifully relatable picture with “Inside My Mind,” where she goes back and forth between lyrics of good days and bad nights, and getting lost in anxiety's trap. The opening instrumentation with melodic electric guitar and modern pop drum patterns give this tranquil ambiance that allows listeners to get inside their minds and reflect on Keiner's relatable lyricism. Her naturally alluring vocal abilities keep us highly engaged alongside the easy-listening melodies she delivers. The production keeps the song incredibly compelling with Keiner's heavenly background vocals supporting her prominent lyrics of searching for optimism during the darkest of nights. It's evident Paige Keiner has revealed her inner-demons on “Inside My Mind,” for listeners to find a safe space they can relate with, and we're incredibly grateful for artists like Keiner who put it all on the table for anyone to connect. Hello Paige and welcome to BuzzMusic. We want to say thank you for releasing a song like "Inside My Mind," where listeners are reminded of the normality towards anxiety and depression. What initially inspired you to write this single? I really appreciate that. I wrote this song about my own experience with anxiety and how it can feel inescapable sometimes. I often feel like there’s this push and pull within my own mind and it’s hard to combat it because I’m literally arguing with myself. I’ll start feeling anxious about something, and then I’ll try to use logic to talk myself down, and then I’ll start feeling anxious about it again, and it repeats. The song talks about a particular situation that happens to me sometimes, and I think it’s pretty common. I can usually go about my day and feel fine as long as I have distractions, but as soon as I lie down to go to sleep, my mind starts racing and all the thoughts I was able to avoid during the day flood over me at once. Everyone has different struggles and experiences when it comes to mental health, but I hope that anyone who has felt this way before can find some comfort in hearing my song and knowing others experience it too and it’s okay. Could you tell us what your songwriting process was like when crafting the lyrics on "Inside My Mind" to describe a vulnerable and relatable theme? I always love bringing as much imagery as possible to my lyrics because I just think it helps set the song apart and makes it feel more real. When I was writing the lyrics to “Inside My Mind,” I felt like imagery was especially important since the song does have kind of an abstract theme. I definitely think relating my feelings to things I can see and touch was the best way to get my message across. My intention in making up this very visual world in my song was to allow the listener to almost take a walk through my innermost thoughts and understand where I’m coming from a bit more than they would otherwise, and I hope that that comes through. The overall production within "Inside My Mind" is incredibly melodic and daydream-esque. Did you have any producers help reach your sonic goal with the single? What was it like creating the instrumentals? I did! I worked with Tom Michael and Brett Vargason of Zodlounge Music in Nashville, TN, to come up with the production for “Inside My Mind.” They were really able to capture the dreamy and somewhat surreal vibe I felt the song needed. Coming up with the instrumental was pretty simple as I had a fairly specific vision for the song overall, as well as an amazing team that really understood what I was going for and did a great job of bringing it to life. With more music said to be coming in 2021, should we anticipate more music like "Inside My Mind" with themes of mental health inner reflection? Definitely. My next few singles are more focused on relationships, but I have been doing a lot of writing about mental health over the past few months while in quarantine and I would love to share those songs with my audience next year. For the past ten years songwriting has been my go-to method for parsing through any and everything I’m feeling, and with everything that has been going on in the world in 2020, I’ve had a lot to think about and a lot of time to sit with those thoughts. All that being said, I’m thankful for everything I’ve learned and the experiences I’ve had (even while staying home) this year, and I’m hopeful that 2021 is going to be awesome. What has been keeping you inspired this year? 2020 has definitely been crazy and I’d be lying if I said I felt creative and inspired the entire time. In March I came down to Florida from Nashville to wait out the pandemic with my family and I’m still here. It’s been strange being away from my life in Nashville for so long, being unable to perform or co-write in person. But I’m so thankful to have had this time with my family and that I’ve had the luxury to focus on releasing a new song with everything that’s been going on. After the first few months of being home, I kind of adjusted to quarantine life as much as a person can and started creating again. I was able to stay inspired mainly by working with other awesome writers via Facetime, working on skills other than songwriting (I started learning to play bass and to produce my own demos), and focusing on my upcoming releases. I definitely have some very blah days though where I don’t feel like doing anything, and on those days I just try to be kind to myself. Instagram Website #BUZZMUSIC

Sarah Tromley is always keeping things real with her vulnerable and relatable music. From funky EDM beats to catchy guitar melodies, her songs have a way of giving off that old school vibe with a modern twist. Creativity springing from the busy world around her, Sarah is driven by personal stories, and a will to process her emotions through music. Sarah is not afraid to touch personal topics and delve deeper into her thoughts as a way to connect with her listeners. From a young age, she has been fascinated with music, and still looks up to her old favorites like James Taylor and Carly Simon. Her latest release “Burnside” shows her soft, sensitive side, all wrapped up in a dynamic EDM/pop track. She encourages people to embrace their differences and the things that make us unique. Without your past, you never would get to the place you are at now, and Sarah’s intricate lyrics embody that acceptance. Sarah Tromley is always evolving, trying new things, and looking to stay fresh. Her new EP is on its way in October 2020, so stay tuned for more. Check out our recent interview with Sarah Tromley here. instagram.com/sarahtrom #BUZZMUSIC

The Cameroonian artist Veetchy teams up with producer Judah and releases his long-awaited single, "Let Loose." Veetchy stated that he believes true music doesn't have a genre, which is why his music stems from sounds like Hip-Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Afropop, and Cameroonian genres like Bikutsi and Tribal Makossa. Finally releasing his single "Let Loose," Veetchy noted that his second verse was written back in the ninth grade, and when teaming up with Producer and long-time friend Judah, he realized that his verse still needed time in the spotlight. Not to mention Shanay Morant's sweet-sounding vocals adding grace to the song, we're captivated with each twist and turn. "Let Loose" opens with prominent piano chords while Shanay Morant begins serenading us with passionate lyricism. Describing the longing desire she has for someone, Veetchy swiftly picks up where Shanay left off and adds this heartfelt back and forth dynamic. We must note that the song's production created by Judah is incredibly textured, transcending listeners into the celestials with each chord and drum break. About halfway through, Veetchy begins spilling his heart through balladic lyrics that depict vast desire towards someone he's patiently waiting for. He goes from rapping with this energetic and enthusiastic tone to passionately singing in this irresistible R&B manner that keeps our ears peeled. While the song closes out with Judah's powerful piano, Shanay Morant's stunning melisma, and Veetchy's mesmerizing vocal riffs, we genuinely feel refreshed after listening to this heartfelt piece. "Let Loose" reminds listeners to go after whatever their heart desires, as Veetchy paints endearing pictures with his heartfelt lyricism that inevitably inspires anyone to take a passionate leap of faith. Hello Veetchy and thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic to discuss your latest release. We love the passion and desire you've infused into your single, "Let Loose." Why did you choose this track to deliver a verse you wrote years prior? I chose this track because I felt that it was meant for the verse I wrote when I was in high school. It was a gut feeling that told me this was the melody and arrangement that I was searching for years ago that I just found. When I listened to the instrumental for the first time and vibed with it for barely a minute, I literally remembered the verse I wrote back then, so I knew I had to do it justice. Seeing as the beat for "Let Loose" was created by Producer and your long-time friend Judah, do you feel that this chemistry makes him aware of what sort of vibe you want within your beats? Judah and I go way back so yeah he definitely knows what kind of vibe I want within beats. He knows that it has to be exciting, rare, moody but most importantly compelling. It doesn't matter if it is r&b or afro, as long as it makes me feel all of the above then he knows its something I would gracefully rock! What was it like collaborating with Shanay Morant for her feature on "Let Loose," and why did you want a female flair to be added on the track? Shoutout to the talented Shanay first and foremost. The studio vibes with her were so natural, beautiful, and experience as well, because this was my first time having someone on my record. Everything went on so smoothly and we just had a really great time recording it. The producer was super nice as well and he told us what we were already feeling, which was that our voices go well together. I recorded the demo before we got to link up but I needed someone with sharp vocals to lighten up the song and give it the punch it deserves. I could have gone with a male vocal but I felt like the record needed to be sung from a female's perspective, as her verse portrays more vulnerability, softness, and love. Men do have those traits, but I felt like women have more of them. So when I heard Shanay's song "What They Say" I knew this was a vocal I needed on the song. Seeing as your music doesn't usually reside with one specific genre, how would you describe your music and sound to a new listener? To any new listeners out there, I want to let you know from my previous releases that if I found myself collaborating in any genre, I would be able to fit in it because my vibe/sound is universal. My sound has alot of afro influences, given the fact that I come from Cameroon, so if you dig deep into some of my previous music, or read along the lines you would understand what I mean. Whether its the french/pidgin hook in 'Malo', the duala verse in 'Ndol'am', or the tribal rhythm in 'Trill Vibes' you will always catch a glimpse of Cameroon in my songs, and I know people love such musical vibes. I try to let everyone from around the world kind of tap into my vibe, so I like making music that everyone can listen to. It's not always so much about the language, but about the vibe. What can we expect to see from you next? I am currently working on a bigger project musically with Shanay, as we both decided to come up with a body of work for our listeners. I can't tell you exactly how many songs are going to be there but expect moods that center around love, passion, and good vibes. Until next time. Veetchy Instagram Shanay Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Atlanta-based artist Josh Waters has teamed up with BNDWTH Studios and a number of producers including WLPWR, Kevin Cossom, and more to create rejuvenating music that will spark the world of R&B. After extremely hard work and collaborative production of over 60 different singles, Josh made the unique decision to release 52 of those in 2020, one single a week for the whole year. Josh Waters’ new single “Don’t Go”, is single number 35 of the year, a catchy and relatable R&B track with a captivating beat. Josh Waters uses his alluring voice to embody the feeling of giving yourself up emotionally to someone, pushing through the hard times to develop a bond of trust and love. Though we know the best is yet to come, sometimes we tend to give up when things get hard. This song advocates for love that pushes through barriers, all wrapped up in a good beat and passionate vocals. He skillfully uses a soft rhythm and light percussion to create a groovy and seductive song, also showing off his vocals with smooth falsetto and flowing harmonies. Josh perfectly emulates the emotions that his lyrics portray and can connect to the listener through the imagery of his story. There are still plenty of singles left to be released for 2020, so be on the lookout for more from Josh Waters. Hello Josh, thanks for joining us at BuzzMusic. What was your creative process like for “Don’t Go?” What inspired you to write this one? The creative process for "Don’t Go" was one of my favorites. I was fresh to the BNDWTH process at that time and working with a producer of WLPWR’s caliber was very intimidating. I was nervous but in a comfortable space. I remember it vividly, it was about 3 or 4 in the morning and WLPWR and another producer, Malik, The Banger Slanger, we're cooking up together. Those two work so well together. That melody hit me to the chorus and the rest really wrote itself. It also might’ve been one of the first times in a while where I put something that I was going through in my writing. Sixty singles is a crazy amount to get to choose from! how long did the writing process take until you began to narrow down your singles? Did you ever struggle to find inspiration after writing so many? It is a lot of music. Honestly, I think I found a rhythm with my writing. My writing style changed the more I wrote and made records. I did struggle at times finding things to write about but there were so many amazing people on the team who helped and had different ideas we could bounce off each other or help get me started in the right direction. So the team definitely helped but there were times where I struggled and felt burnt out. Why did you make the decision to work with so many different producers? Did you find that helped make each song unique? When you think about making 52 records, if I wrote every song and the same producer produced every song it might definitely get to space where everything is sounding the same, so working with different producers and writers helped with that and helped keep the music fresh.  Are you going to take a break after your last single of 2020 is released, or are you already planning your next project? I plan on taking a break now actually since the music is recorded at this point. I think I’m going to take a small break to just get out of the studio and away from that space, just clear my mind and get ready to get right back into album mode. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? 2020 has been keeping me inspired by kicking my ass. I’ve been determined and inspired to get a lick in. 2020 has been beating the shit out of me and I’ve been bobbing and weaving trying to get through it. Trying to see what the other side looks like and push through and being able to look back on the year has been inspirational. Trying to get out of this rut has been keeping me inspired. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

From Upstate New York, artist XIMXIA is gearing up to release her debut EP, 'Anywhere But Here'. Spending some time as a multi-instrumentalist drove XIMXIA to pursue her career as a solo artist, and she has been hard at work ever since. After receiving a positive response to her debut single release, XIMXIA is back to share her new song “Pretend”. “Pretend” is a unique electro-pop single, embodying emotion and miscommunications that arise after a relationship ends. The hurt and confusion following a breakup can sometimes cloud our thoughts, and in this track, XIMXIA sings about the wondering why the other person didn’t see what was coming or acknowledge their part in the fallout. The refreshing sound and melancholy concept balance out well, leaving you empathizing with the story but still jamming along to the beat. Her vocals move effortlessly from clear pop to a more potent and sedative sound, their versatility a drawing factor for XIMXIA’s music. Her original sound can be described as classical music meeting modern pop, an intriguing blend that works well with her voice and lyrical concepts. XIMXIA’s passion for music pours out of her vocals, the emotion taking you along the story with her. XIMXIA’s EP is out in October 2020, so stay tuned for the release of “Anywhere But Here.” Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

The bi-coastal Singer/Songwriter Kendyle Paige releases her stimulating EP titled, 'Before We Had Time, We Had Fire.' Born with music in her veins, Kendyle Paige mentioned that seeing her music impact other people's lives validates that she's exactly where she needs to be. Not to mention catching the attention of industry giants like DJ Khaled and Diddy during the hit reality show 'The Four: Battle For Stardom,' which is validation in itself. With the release of her latest EP, 'Before We Had Time, We Had Fire,' Paige infused fresh electronic elements within the project's exhilarating Alternative approach, full of groovy beats, hopping keyboards, and Kendyle Paige's stunning vocals. The EP begins with the intro track "Brainless," calmly opening the project with this intense power and poise. Kendyle Paige sets this haunting and groovy atmosphere right off the bat with help from gripping bass licks and airy drum breaks. Around the hook, a heavy beat drop enters and shakes our speakers with deep and vibrating bass alongside dancing hi-hats and snares. Paige's lyricism surrounds incredibly empowering themes where she releases pent up anger and emotion towards someone who's wronged her. The song's dominant and intimidating atmosphere opens the EP with brilliance and perfectly sets the tone for bangers to follow. On to the second groovy track "Blameful Thinking," Kendyle Paige opens the track with lyrics of thinking over the mistakes made and lessons learned from a past relationship. The playful and modern Electro-Pop instrumentation consists of a thumping bassline and intricate drum patterns. Meeting the hook, distant and soft pads creep in from behind and emphasize the transcendent and modern atmosphere. This song gives us immense BENEE vibes through the poppy instrumentals, granting us everlasting grooves. With a sweet, reminiscent, and reflective second track, the EP is up and running with incredible vibes thus far. Adding a playful sensation to the EP with the third track "Fuck Plans," Kendyle Paige opens this track by painting serene pictures full of love and desire. Giving this track an R&B feel through her soft delivery and the track's mid-tempo pace, we love the diversity within this textured project. The instrumentals bring in modern and uplifting trap drums with smooth and rhythmic keys, exuding nothing but bliss. All while Paige's lyricism surrounds that of someone she longs for, the outro to the song stands solo with soft keys and Kendyle Paige's layered and angelic vocals adding unimaginable depth and texture. Slowing it down with the fourth track "Our Aftermath," Kendyle Paige begins the track in an incredibly heartfelt and balladic way. Nothing but sole melodic piano accompanies Paige's mesmerizing vocals showcasing her vastly broad range. Around the hook, the sweltering vibes overcome the listener through modern R&B drum patterns and serene vocal chops delivering a down-tempo and sultry mood. This track stands out as the most powerful; the emotion that Kendyle Paige sings with creates an intense space with midnight vibes. Not to mention the addition of gentle and rich male vocals giving a beautiful back and forth dynamic, we can't express how effectual this track truly is. Reaching the EP's outro track with "It Was July," Kendyle Paige opens the song with troubled yet honest lyricism, where her expectations of someone's love were unfortunately too high. The surrounding instrumentals perfectly reflect her heartfelt and saddened lyricism, with celestial synths and soft mid-tempo drums. As Paige continues to sing lyrics of her heartbreak and the time it's taken to get out of this rut, she brings vast power while switching up her vocal delivery to emphasize the ups and downs she's endured. Closing off the EP with a breath of fresh air, we love how Paige ended the project with a track that perfectly closes out her dynamic storyline. "Before We Had Time, We Had Fire" showcases Kendyle Paige's immense talent through her powerful vocals and her artistic versatility through each individual track, be sure to check it out. Hello Kendyle and welcome back to BuzzMusic. We have your EP "Before We Had Time, We Had Fire" on repeat; we love the project's versatility. Was the EP's concept inspired by a rocky relationship and the journey it's taken you to heal? First of all, thank you so much! I had such a concept for my first album, I actually wanted to keep this one pretty open to become whatever it wanted to be. When I started this project I was brand new to LA and was experiencing so many things for the first time. I think collectively it's just about adulting, you know? Having a tough boss at your 9-5 (brainless,) living with your significant other for the first time (Fuck Plans, Our Aftermath,) going to therapy and working out your old rejections (Blameful Thinking,) and thinking about the future (It Was July.) What made you want to create such versatile and different sounding songs within your EP, seeing as you touch on genres like Alternative, R&B, and Electro-Pop? I am a lover of all genres FOR REAL. I mean I love everything from progressive metal to bubblegum pop and then some. When it comes to my own music I never want to label it, and I think that's why my producer Brandon Lee Rich and I create so well together. We create a mood with the song based on the emotion we're trying to convey, and it turned out to be something really different, but exactly what we were trying to say. Honestly, it was such a fun process creating something versatile, but cohesive. Seeing as your EP "Before We Had Time, We Had Fire" contains vastly different sounds and genre elements, did you have any artistic influences that helped you sketch the project's skeleton? When I write, I usually write without any kind of beat or music. I come up with the words and melody based off of something I create in my head, and then bring it to Brandon. I sing it for Brandon acapella, and then he creates with the keys around my vocal to start, we then bring the beat in later. I think I can speak for both of us when I say, that's how we create these songs to be the most authentic and original versions of themselves. We definitely have our musical inspirations, but it's more of a feeling. It's more "I want to write a song that feels like this" not sounds like. Do you have a track on "Before We Had Time, We Had Fire" that stands out as the most personal for you? Was it challenging to create something so close to your heart? I think the one song I find most personal would be, 'It Was July.' I wrote this song from the perspective of myself in the future. Basically how I would feel if I was to lose my significant other. Hard to picture, but I believe it's important to see yourself without the person you're going to marry to give yourself some perspective on what a joy it is to have them in your life and to remember what they bring to it. The line in the chorus, "Gravity won't get you there" is something I wrote in a notebook a couple of years back, and it always stuck with me. To me, it always meant things don't just continue to happen, you need to continue to work for them and make them happen. I teared up in the studio singing this track, and definitely picture an acoustic version of it in the future. You mentioned that your entire EP "Before We Had Time, We Had Fire" is a teaser for your second studio album. What do you plan on adding to the project for its future release? So I don't picture re-releasing these songs on an album in the future, I just believe the variety of these songs and genres kind of introduces a new part of me that I'd like to bring into the next album. The next album will be a completely new vibe, with new stories. I'm already writing and brainstorming for that, but for now "Before We Had Time, We Had Fire" is the current vibe I hope my audience can relate to, and enjoy for the next year and years to come. I'm very excited about the visuals and new stories this project will bring to everyone, and want it to make them feel all the things, embrace the change in their lives, and just keep working to be the best possible versions of themselves in their time. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC