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Arising Sons are the Rock band out of Grand Rapids MI. that is heavily influenced by a love for Jesus. They have worked very hard to create their own unique sound, which can be heard with their new single and video for, “Love Is Coming Down”. It's the first single off of their forthcoming full-length release. Lead singer and guitar, Brett Mezey says, “You have never heard a song about Zacchaeus like this before. “Love Is Coming Down” is a song inspired by the story of Zacchaeus who climbed a tree to see Jesus as he was walking by. As Jesus walked by, he asked Zacchaeus to come down from that tree and went to his home. Just as Jesus called to him, he has also called to me. Love came down from heaven in Jesus and the world has never been the same.” Mezey estimates that he has over 1,000 songs and has been writing completed musical compositions for over 20 years now. He has grown in his ability to write music and has also spent a lot of time considering how to write good songs as he wants to continually grow in his writing abilities. Brett says, “I hope that the music I have to offer to the world is received as a blessing." “Love Is Coming Down” was produced by Grammy Award-winning Producer/Engineer Chuck Alkazian (Pop Evil, Soundgarden, Tantric) at legendary Pearl Sound Studios (Asking Alexandria, Eminem, Filter). facebook.com/arisingsons arisingsons.bandzoogle.com/home

From beautiful British Columbia, Canada, Maddisun is an Indie/Alternative Singer and Songwriter with a vibrant, folksy sound. She showed her determination as an artist by writing, producing, and releasing her album “Self Reflections” throughout the ups and downs of 2020. Having grown up in a family of musicians, Maddisun has always been heavily immersing in the music scene. She started learning piano at age 5, and her multitude of musical talents have continued to blossom since that day. Her unique voice can fit any mood; she manipulates it depending on the current tone of her song. Maddisun doesn’t allow herself to be boxed in by one specific genre, and generally seeks inspiration from a variety of different mediums. Often inspired by the beauties of nature and her environment, Maddisun has a knack for making the listener feel as if they are enjoying breathtaking scenery with her music. Her songs are a soundtrack for travels, summer days, car rides, and anything that represents good times. Check out our recent interview with Maddisun here. instagram.com/maddisunmusic facebook.com/maddisunmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Aliza Li is a singer and songwriter who is bringing her authenticity into the R&B world. With sultry and slow vocals complimenting her hypnotic soundscapes, it will be difficult to stop yourself from listening to her records. After hearing any one of her songs, fans would never guess that Aliza Li has a hard time putting herself out there emotionally. Thanks to music, she is able to overcome this obstacle. Aliza Li uses her songwriting as a means of communication to express her inner emotions. For her songwriting process, Aliza uses how she is feeling at the time as inspiration for her content. She allows herself to become truly exposed, which forms a deeper connection with her listeners. With her ability to admit her faults, and how she learns from them, fans can feel more comfortable with their own flaws. We can always count on Aliza Li to continue to push boundaries as she develops her sound and ‘defines her uniqueness. Check out our recent interview with Aliza Li here. instagram.com/h3yalizali facebook.com/h3yalizali #BUZZMUSIC

After working a professional career in Toledo, Ohio, ARTIS JEFE took a leap of faith to pursue his dreams of becoming an artist in Los Angeles. Since his huge life step of moving to LA, he has hit the ground running and has already released six singles. With a music style that blends harmonies and instrumentals, music lovers who appreciate the authenticity of a natural sound will be entranced by his records. His ability to layer soundscapes with a relaxed beat and magnetic vocals is what makes his R&B sound so enticing. With lyrics that encourage introspection, ARTIS often brings attention to issues of social injustice in today’s society. A catchy melody in combination with a positive message is what keeps his fans coming back for more. With the attitude that “any and everything can be overcome,” we can count on ARTIS JEFE to continue to persevere as he works to become the best artist he can be. Check out our recent interview with ARTIS JEFE here. instagram.com/artisjefe #BUZZMUSIC

The magnetically captivating and mesmerizing L.A. based artist Zen brings forth tremendous depth within her ominous and sensual music. Fresh off her latest single "Fallin'," Zen pushed herself to release pent up emotion and record with her entire heart. During the release, she quickly realized how "Fallin'" served as a staple of her growth and healing. Continuously creating music that keeps the listener deeply submerged in her captivating sound, Zen backs up her celestial vocals with incredibly wise and thoughtful messages. Not to mention the sweet-sounding melodies and instrumentals she delivers with each individual song; Zen keeps our ears peeled for more intriguing and inviting music. Daughter of a producer and singer/songwriter father, Zen found her passion for music in her early years yet took it upon herself to become immersed in the creative outlet after a long and grueling battle with depression. Soothing her heart and soul while doing so, we've seen Zen's career shoot up to the stars with brilliant releases that effortlessly keep the listener's undivided attention. Now working on an upcoming full-length album, we're more than excited to hear such a haunting sound on a complete record. Constantly having listeners gravitate towards her charming and engaging music, Zen is nothing short of an artist to keep your eye on. Check out our recent interview with Zen, here. instagram.com/weavingbeauty #BUZZMUSIC

Ali Caldwell's R&B hit debut "Heart of Ballads" appeared adjacent rifling of mid-2000s nostalgic Soul and R&B music crossovers, ennobling the New York songstress through a rapturous roar of soulful intonations, and a progressive golden-era spirit. Caldwell's succeeding endeavors didn't wander far off from that Extended Play's success, it led to six International European Tours in seven countries, top-scoring on the Semi-Finals of NBC's "The Voice," a performance and feature on Fox Network's "The Four" Season 2, and a BET Black Music Month spotlight as an Independent Black Women in the Music Industry to watch out for. This year, with a reinvigorated spirit, persevered from her latest global voyagings, "88"—Ali Caldwell's collaboratively released sophomore album—lands with immense promise as she condenses the complexity of Love and new beginnings into a palpable Contemporary R&B experience jam-packed with simmering instrumentations and towering melodies. '88' operates through sensual stimulation, both in its up-swelling top-line inflections and Caldwell's fervent and often vividly depicting lyrics. Each surge of emotion is charged with soulful energy or an addictive magnetism, experienced throughout the smooth operation of songs like "Why You Wanna Stay," or "Perfect Situation," which tastefully arouses by way of the golden era of Contemporary R&B. The date-night primed single drives over an effervescent chorus, "Cause you're the perfect situation, put you on heavy rotation, cause there's something about you," with stanzas foregrounded with a steady grooving measure and vocal rises that instantly evoke an unexplainable infatuation with the Jersey-raised soulstress herself. "Irrelevant" pulls off an equivalent achievement, dolloping on the sentimentality with delightful callback harmonic reverberance, and twinkling pads that adhere to a cascading piano, and lyrics that support the record's themes of Love, and the ensued complexities surrounding it: "Baby you're so irrelevant!" she sings, "Who you think you are, wasting all my time, telling me all your lies." '88' finds it's digressions in heart-wrenchers designed with scrupulous care. "More," the Album's solitary ballad, turns the lights far down low, channeling a more subdued vocal form, and rendering like we're in a musical amphitheater, festooned with candle-lit silhouettes as we stare, fascinated over the mesmerizing vocal melody and melancholy-beaming librettos. It feels like a foreign outlier, especially compared to her more redolent, and the energetically abundant one-offs like "Mr. Cantgetitrite," "You Let Me Down," or "Meant To Be"—which surprises with an island like twang half-way through. Ali Caldwell shifts into a more evocative vocal form on the supple Mo-town blues colliding, "Stuck," singing in a hearty mid-range and featuring sultry horn projectiles that mingle amongst the vintage-sounding backbeats and the always cohesive rhythm sections features through this record. Here, tuneful choir-like harmonies and upbeat gospel-reminiscent parts brace this magnetic hoover of a track—and it especially suits the former member of the R&B trio ("Xhale")'s enamoring glow. Ali Caldwell's strident vocal performance and melodic affluence elevate '88' into a wholesome, far-reaching, scintillating pleasure. The track "You Know" is an ideal example of the album's insistence on luring you out of any distressed condition, employing house-inspired oscillations, sample-packed flickers, and the sensuous elasticity of Rick-Belfort's vocal synths to express her own unbridled ardor. The New-Yorker enunciates freely, and untroubled over smokestacks of her own backup dissolving vocal harmonies, ready to remit us into an emotional free-fall of her own captivating designs, immersing us in a world of traditional R&B meets contemporary. It's impossible not to feel the same inflated sense of rapture that Ali Caldwell produces with every vocal line she bequeaths over '88,' and into the Music scene this year. Discover Ali Caldwell's '88' here. Hello Ali, thank you for chatting with us at BuzzMusic. Can you tell us a little bit about the struggles you've had curating this Album's flow and cohesiveness? What conducted you in your versions of how one song should yield into the net? Well creating this album for 3+ years has been a struggle in itself... no one ever warned me about what it takes to create a full album. I literally had to find out the hard way. Going through the creative process was such a learning experience but also a trying one. I knew the sound I wanted and trying to perfect that of course called for a certain amount of musicians and working with their schedules and some lived far away while I was created in NYC. It's a lot of things we as artists have to factor in when trying to put an entire album together. The crazy and magical thing is each song easily could have fallen in any order on the album because every time the team would listen in its entirety it felt so good no matter which one was first, second or last. I will say putting them in order and choosing which ones were gonna make the cut was the HARDEST part. So once we came to an agreement on the order it felt so right. You touch on some profound and vulnerable sentiments on "88". How do you embrace the fleshy portions of this Record, and still manage to induce a feeling that makes us want to slow dance? Yes, I purposely touched on certain concepts and sentiments because they are all personal experiences that I lived in. I'm a firm believer in reaching out to my listeners and making sure the connection is always there because that's what keeps our relationship solid and every artist should want that perfect soul connection with their fans. I believe it's the passion that exudes through the lyrics in a special way that gives you the feeling of wanting to feel. It's the passion within the delivery that automatically makes you connect. Do you think growing up in New Jersey had a lot to do with the way your Artistic Voice has developed so far? When you think back to Jersey, can you recall any crucial or impactful milestone moments that profoundly affected your Music Identity?... Absolutely growing up in Jersey has a lot to do with my vocal development. Back in Jersey is where I attended church every week, I joined the chorus in all my schools, I joined all the school talent shows, I joined a girl group (outside of school), was present at all the popular Live Music Open Mic shows and events... in all of those things I was around so much inspiration and sound and was always determined to create my own voice and perfect it by any means. I believe being a part of the girl group was a super impactful milestone for me mainly because those moments taught me how to be a team player and how to hustle. In this music industry, those two things go hand in hand to make it far, so I'm grateful for those teaching moments that affected my music identity in a great way. How do you kindle your creative fire on days when your creative impulses are just not leading you in the direction you want to go, and did you find yourself channeling that tinder for "88?" I'm not the kind of artist to force the issue...if the juices are not flowing organically then I refuse to stress myself out trying to find it. What works for me is I will put on some music of my favorite artists and just close my eyes and blast the music and usually after a couple of hours I'm back in the game with ideas, and if that doesn't work, SLEEP and a break will definitely get you back in the game. When I was creating '88' I had so many moments of being stuck and uninspired but honestly, the main thing that kept me going was my determination on getting this album done and thinking about my fans and their consistency with supporting me and waiting for this album. What can we expect from you in 2021, and what track off this Record can we anticipate having an upcoming Music Video release? 2021 I'm sure you can expect some '88' Tour Dates, some more new music and new projects I'm working on, and of course, you can anticipate lots of visuals. One thing is for sure I'm working harder than ever before to make sure this new music is worth the long wait it took me to create it. '88' is a cheer's to new beginnings, self-actualization, realizing my self-worth, trusting my inner-wisdom, but mainly '88' is strongly connected to Love, and no matter what we go through in life Love is the most important thing. It's not all about love toward other people, although that is important too, also love toward yourself, then everything else will fall in place when it's time. I look forward to you all seeing what's up next. instagram.com/iamalicaldwell facebook.com/AliCaldwellMusic #BUZZMUSIC

Gabriella Geneva is the Bulgarian-born chanteuse under the alluring alias NIIVA, oozing with a new age sensuality that reigns vigilant over her captivating melodies and ground-breaking productions that she seldom performs without. Her musical catalog infuses the intoxication sounds of R&B with a Contemporary New-Wave balance and attracts attention through the magnetic hooks this now Canada-based songstress conjures up through the most profound depths of her velvet sounding sentiments. With her last release "Love Games" landing just late April, NIIVA saw a massive wave of adoration throughout the music industry, and it's not hard to see why this budding melodist is continuing her trajectory upward on her newest Dark Pop single, "Trigger," as its anticipated release flusters even the most casual listeners. No one wants their heartstrings torn and strained over a bunch of manipulating love games, and in this track, Geneva's not singing to any past lover—she's addressing a former aggressor. The habit of playing the dangerous game of love in the first place was the synopsis for her aggression, piercing through when she sings: "Ooo it's gonna be bad for you, everything little thing that you do has got me, feeling like I wanna get back at you." As the magnetic words leave her lips, its clear she's attempting to find contentment without drowning in her own overpowering emotions over trifling amidst the cryptic semantics of love. The production here echoes her zesty cantor; a saturated sub-synth yields way to the buzzing intoner's lush topline and swelling harmonic ostentations as she emerges with fleshy energy throughout the punchy play-back, which seems to endlessly lift as the succulent shapeshifting twinkles and coos dissolve along the edges of this expansive mix. She doesn't know how much pain she's going to inflict or, in what manner, but she's hell-bent on manifest those dark sentiments over this adhesively addicting dark-pop single. Hello NIIVA, thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. We are thrilled to have you with us to discuss your latest release "Trigger." Where do you draw your creative inspirations from when it comes to the adhesive melody you render effortlessly with your voice on "Trigger?" When it comes to my writing I draw inspiration from a lot of things, but mostly things that are close to me. So, either a friend’s experiences or my own. For "Trigger" specifically, it was from personal experience and my own personality. I wanted it to feel like a little bit of a dare to the other person. Pull my trigger, light the match, set me off, let’s see how it goes. What's the story behind this song? Was this based on real experiences or a just vivid imagining brought on through your captivating storytelling skills? I love a good challenge in a relationship, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy a not-too- serious confrontation. I think it’s incredibly attractive when my partner can match wit and intelligence. I think tension can be really sexy. I actually tracked this song in the same vocal booth as one of my favorite songs, “Havana” by Camila Cabello, with the amazing Matt Beckley, who also recorded “Havana”. A lot of the flavor and feel within “Trigger” are thanks to him, actually. Our vibes and sense of humor really clicked which really pushed me to give the best performance possible in order to capture the right feel for the vocals. Where do you see yourself in the next few years now that the music industry seems to be embracing your latest singles with open arms? I have a lot of goals and dreams, but really what I want is for every new release to reach more and more people. I want to be able to share a stage and space with people all across the world. I love reaching people online, but being able to perform and share my music live with people in other cities and countries and continents in person is one of my biggest goals. If you could impart a few sentiments onto your listeners to enhance your audience's experience before they dive into your catalog's newest portions, which would you pick and why? I want you to feel empowered in every emotion that you experience. My favorite thing about music that’s honestly written is that it makes the listener feel like we’re not alone in the situation we’re living in. You’re never the first or the last person to feel what you feel, and I find that so comforting. Where do you see yourself taking your music for the remainder of 2020? Do you have any advice for fellow artists that may be having a hard time finding inspiration throughout these difficult times? My debut EP is coming this year! It’s my baby, and I’m very excited to bring it to people. I’m excited to bring something new and fresh to the music scene, I’m incredibly proud of the songs that are going to be on this EP. When it comes to advice, this is definitely something I need to listen to and internalize as well, but we can’t rush or force creativity and inspiration. And we have to learn to accept that fact and not let it be an added stress. Everything comes in waves, and maybe it’s just time to rest - rest for the soul, the brain, the voice, whichever. Everyone has a different process too - I know people who thrived creatively for the first few weeks of quarantine, had sessions every day, and then took a month’s break. I know others - myself included - who needed the first while to just breathe and settle into this new normal before being able to channel creativity. There’s no right or wrong, so don’t compare your process and journey to anyone else’s. instagram.com/itsniiva #BUZZMUSIC

Ethio Boy's Hip-Hop creations feature the profound ideologies, principles, and ethos he keeps as a result of his life encounters. With a musical talent that stands showcasing a sort of understanding through his lyricism that extends beyond his eon. The Minneapolis-raised Emcee has seen the limelight of artistic brilliance from an early age. As his craft simmered and reduced over the last decade, Ethio Boy has finally manifested into his now overwhelmingly flavourful musical palette reminiscent of the Hip-Hop golden age of the '90s. This year, with his first Debut single for 2020, "Second Class," he continues this trend and divulges descriptive sentiments about social injustice with his effortless poet-like Hip-Hop Emcee flow. It's a mid-tempo endeavor that finds cohesiveness through transitions from fervent and captivating stanzas that dissolve into a hook for the chorus that leaves behind an afterglow for days. The production incorporates more traditional sampling from the acoustic elements of industrial sounding drums, world-music percussion, and succulent horns' delicate inlays. Here, Ethio Boy treads over his intrinsically laid out and tasteful production with a steadfast measure, never stopping for an over-extended period of time to catch his breath. He focuses on the misrepresentation of his culture in society and the inherently glaring inequality he feels as an Ethiopian-American with his lyrics for this profound but grooving track resonating when he says the line, "we just want equality." It's a song carrying deep-felt sentiments, and that provokes an introspective look into our society. How do you feel your time working and performing out of state for the last decade has helped your development as an artist? It all started in 2007 when I left to audition for Apollo Theater in Harlem, NYC self-funded and made the show. Ever since I’ve traveled to all the coasts & over 15 states in the hope to expand. performing away from home has built my confidence by putting me in an unfamiliar environment where I can touch strangers feelings, spread my art to new crowds which advances a natural showmanship I’ve had dating back to school talent shows in grade school leading me to perform in front of ones in my state, who might not know me as personally but have a perspective of me that re-curates and broadens each performance. What were the defining messages or sentiments you tried to highlight on this track? I wanted anyone who felt second class, overlooked to gain a sense of empowerment from this song. Wanted to give Immigrants, citizens, people of all class or race who can relate hope that we are kings & queens in our own rights no matter where you started it’s where you finish but never lose pride of your roots, your identity make up can never be stripped, you gotta learn to embrace all that comes with how your difference is challenged. I’m Ethiopian First, so I wanted to showcase history, royalty & diversity of culture outside mine that are a part of this melting pot of differences in America. Did you feel like it was a critical time to release "Second Class," amongst the unjust climate that has been stressed through Police brutality recently? It’s always a good time for good music, especially when there’s content to it and a message. I recorded the song mid-2019 but I view myself as a universal artist, I want people to listen 5-10 years after and still find a relation to the current in a timeless fashion. As we can all see, racism, police brutality, systematic oppression, economic disparities are a heavy burden to the lackluster image we portray our country to have, my job as an artist and a leader is to use my voice & share my experience even if it isn’t politically correct. What has been fueling your creative energy this past year with the steady flow of releases reaching us from your musical catalog's growing depths? I remember in 2012 I released an all samples hip-hop album which I printed 100 copies of and sold in Texas for Esfna and in Minnesota but never did a press run for it or officially Online. I created an environment at home where I could self-record and seek custom production and audio engineering. For years I had stopped recording because all the studios, all the performances, all the music I didn’t feel like I was receiving my due diligence. I fought for this at home and among my peers, it wasn’t easy but when you love something you’ll sacrifice for the sake of. I dropped some songs to lead into the album from 2019 to now and I have a lot more where that came from. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? The failures, all the no’s, rejection, broken promises defined my purpose. I’ve been on a mission to make this happen for 13 years, this album is only the beginning and I can’t wait to refresh the music realm with the album ‘Closet Castaway.’ I’m happy to be alive, blessed to have a talent, I refuse to compress with the times because I owe myself, my family, my supporters. My destination is one of longevity, our vision can be fogged, but you’ve got to switch your lens and reformat. In times of isolation, I learned things about myself most, refusing to let hard times define me keeps me pushing. instagram.com/ethio_boy facebook.com/ethioboy soundcloud.com/ethioboy twitter.com/ethio%20_boy #BUZZMUSIC

Nashville artist, Corri is here to highlight some of his growth, starting with recently released singles that embody his true artistry. Corri puts a different kind of effort into his music; this element to him as a music artist is nonchalantly shown through his work. Striving to construct music that contains truth and natural imperfections, Corri has recently come out with "PULLUP!", a track that includes a certain kind of nonchalant verbosity, leaving listeners satisfied in one way or another. Corri brings a glamorous fusion of Hip/Hop with intricate pop stylings in "PULLUP!", and the outcome is very atmospheric. Focusing the theme of the track on lust and intimate interest, Corri glides through sly wordplay in order to create the necessary listening environment for listeners. "PULLUP!" has a productional flow that feels incredibly lush and smooth, which is what gives Corri that perfect foundation to embed his contemporary vocalism into. Even further, we found that "PULLUP!" dabbled in various genres, which showcased the versatile energy Corri undoubtedly possesses. All in all, Corri proved he's successfully able to craft a pop-driven alternative Hip/Hop single that has listeners craving more, and we're intrigued to see how he'll manipulate his style next. What kind of drive did you feel in order to create "PULLUP!"? Where did you source your energy and influence for the track? I was in a freaky type of mood when I was writing “PULLUP!”. I wanted to challenge myself a little bit and not talk directly Nasty. I wanted to talk freaky but use a metaphor to cover it up in a way, so I thought of like a car. You know...“riding”. Some of the inspiration I drew to get the sounds right would probably be Kevin Abstract, Jaden, Hook & Bktherula. I love all of these artists so much. They amaze me every time and make me so inspired followed by other artists, of course.  What are some genre styles you feel are highlighted most often throughout your music, and specifically within "PULLUP!"? When I began to do music, I only initially wanted to do Rap, but then I really thought about it and thought to myself, “Anyone can rap”. Seriously, they let anyone in the Game nowadays and it’s comical, no shade because everyone gotta get theirs somehow. I wanted to stand out, be different. I listen to almost, if not every, type of genre. So I knew I could tap into other genres. My main Genre I would put myself in is definitely Hip-Hop/Rap but I have done Pop, Alternative, Punk, R&B. I want to do every genre at least once. My next plan is to do some EDM/Dance, Reggae & maybe even some holiday music. The main genre I tapped in for “PULLUP!” Was definitely R&B mixed with a Hip-Hop but a little of a “Rap Spice.” Call it an R&B&HIP-HOPRAP”. Are there any parts of your personal life that you keep hidden from your artistic persona, or would you say that you're an open book with your listeners? I’m definitely an open book with my listeners. I try to incorporate real-life activities I’ve done and or have been around. There will be some instances where I’ll put some things that I wish were real or wish I’ve done. The only time I would ever excuse the things I’ve said I when I do my persona “Little Skeeter”. He’s one of my Alter Egos and he’s very very dark, but I don’t literally mean anything I rap through him. He’s solely just a Rap persona. I have other ones but they definitely have truth and a part of me. My listeners will definitely get 100% of me. That’s all I want. One thing, I will definitely work on is being more open. Theirs a lot of things, I could or wish to say, I just haven’t because it doesn’t feel like the right time. My team “King & Queen Records” or for short “KQ”, definitely push me to speak more on myself. I can touch basis on that real quick. King & Queen records is a Label or more said, a Team I’m constructing for Artistic people. Not just rappers, but singers, dancers, producers, etc. So far I have three other members. Versal, a Rapper/Engineer. Blessed Integrity, a Rapper. Johnny Buckets, a Singer/Rapper. They're super talented. We’ve been a group and needless to say, friends for almost 4-5 years now. Personally I’m more closer to Blessed Integrity; I’ve been in dark places and that man has helped me see the light countless times. These people—this team, the team I wanna make bigger, wanna make a family with, helps me. We help each other all the time. So with them behind me, I would be even better with being an open book.  Now that “PULLUP!" has been released, are there any future projects that you're working on now? What can listeners expect from you next music-wise? There are definitely more projects on the way. I recently just released a project called “FAIRY TALE”. That was by far my favorite piece of art I’ve released yet. I feel like that was a stepping stone for me. I know where to keep going from this point and know how to keep doing better than the last. I want to have an even better body of work done by April 2021. That’s my goal. My work ethic is on Kanye West. I’m very indecisive, like very. So my songs and projects are never done until the day of the release. I change titles, remove songs, add songs, make new cover arts, all the time. I also release a body of work by the end of this year, December 2020. Listeners can expect more vibes, more bars, different genres, and definitely more collaborations.  What can fans anticipate to hear next from you Corri? Thank you for talking to us today! Fans can definitely be ready for more and more music. I probably don’t have the means to say this right now but I don’t charge for features. I honestly don’t feel it’s right for me to do that yet. Everyone had different opinions but that’s how I stand, obviously, it will change in the near future but for right now it won’t. I’m always open to working with any and everyone. So with that being said, you can expect more collaborations with different artists. Hopefully next summer, 2021, I can be performing live with my Team. Oh, definitely videos coming. I like to make my stuff with concepts so there will definitely be some major magic videos coming soon as well. Thank you for this interview and time so much! Thank you to Victoria! Thank you to BuzzMusic. Thank you to the whole team! Hope to work with you guys again in the future, definitely have my support! Love and blessing! instagram.com/iamcorri twitter.com/iamcorri #BUZZMUSIC

Chitarra—the Indonesian-born chanteuse now living in L.A.— creates new Ethereal musical ecosystems saturated with one key ingredient: her voice. Her musical lineage derives from famous intoners who are already well known in the East Indies—the daughter of Purwa Caraka—and it's a blood-bond to music genius that travels throughout her ancestry. This sort of lineage attributes to her affluence as a singer and songwriter, but it's not what defines her as an Artist. Instead, Chitarra creates phantasmal landscapes from the polyphonies of vocal harmonies she endows her consciousness-expanding mixes with. It's an individualistic distinguisher of her sound that she displays throughout her musical career, and on her latest hymn offering, "Chasing Hearts." Here, the nomadic Artist takes on a phantasmal aesthetic, but not the sorts that manifest in our nightmares—it's completely the opposite. Chiatarra's voice sounds like the euphonies of a clandestine guardian angel—as she soars over the ambient pinnacles of the mix—and her passionate cantor renders vividly amidst an upswell of synergistic vocal harmonies that orchestrate this ethereal venture. The production here feels placid and unbothersome, almost as if its only purpose is to festoon her already strikingly painted musical panorama with an additional layer of fantasia. Bells, vibraphones, and a soft earthy rhythm from the percussion hold the posture of this aqueous track's backbone, and as the harmonics slowly develop—weaving and intertwining into an affecting upswell for the core moments of this spiritually enlightening introspection—in the arrangement of a mantra-like hymn. There's no escaping the captivating magnetism Chitarra creates with each new ethereal release, and "Chasing Hearts" has us glued to our headphones for the full uplifting experience. Discover "Chasing Hearts" here. What's been the most memorable growing experience for your artistically when you initially moved to L.A. and began studying music at LACM? I was already inspired by a lot of different musical styles at the start of my time in LA, but I never fully got to learn them intensively. During my studies, I was mentored by the very people who dedicated their lives in the industry, and one experience which I cherished greatly is being mentored by Tierney Sutton. That definitely changed my singing perspective substantially coming from a mostly pop background. These potent interactions with American music reshaped my musical style. Together with my love for Indonesian traditional music, they sort of pieced together into a vibrant mosaic of sounds - one that I now introduced to everyone. Where do you draw your musical inspiration from mostly, and how do you keep your creative intuitions sprightly when tapping into your influences just isn't cutting it for you? I honestly find inspiration from random thoughts. Other than looking up to my major influences, I like to daydream a lot, usually while I am driving. Super dangerous I know, but that's kinda when my mind wanders. I always love the idea of nature and human interactions with things other than themselves. That's where I tap my inspirations on. Where did you imagine seeing yourself five years ago, and what kind of sentiments does the thought produce for you when thinking about where you are now in your career compared to then? I took a leap of faith when I moved from Jakarta to Los Angeles six years ago. I basically started over. The road has not been smooth. Definitely a lot of trials and errors along the way. I have always found comfort in collective work. So I always lean towards creatively creating and releasing music under a group's name. This is true even before I moved to LA and stayed true until this year. In April 2020 I released my first ever solo single, "Rules of the Jungle". That was a pivotal moment for me. I finally put down the barrier and actually found my true self in the process. It's scary but I feel amazingly brave at the same time. What are you most excited about concerning your musical and creative movements for the last half of 2020 and for the first half of 2021? I just released my second single, "Chasing Hearts", about two weeks ago. I cannot wait to keep peeling off my skin and showcase what is truly inside my musical soul. Both of my first two singles will be part of a mini-album, called "The World In Me" and I am so excited for the release hopefully before the end of 2020. There will be 4 more new songs on the album. If the universe permits, hopefully, live shows in LA and Jakarta in 2021. instagram.com/chitarramusic chitarramusic.com #BUZZMUSIC