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Remember California-based artist Composr? His creative and versatile sound will jog your memory, as his romantically-induced productions are hard to forget. Already having a ton of experience as an artist, Composr sets out to focus on his music and how exactly he's able to amplify it in the best way possible. As an artist who enjoys collaboration, you can find Composr working with a variety of artists, and notable artists that match his energy and artistic persona. Some recent work that Composr has been putting primary focus into is his 10-track album, "Designer Dreams." Listeners can expect the album to be a life-soundtrack, covering many different stories and styles personal to Composr. He put a ton of thought into the album's vividness, ensuring that listeners had a soundscape that was able to create an illusive mental effect. That's the attractive feature of Composr and the way he goes about crafting his sound--he genuinely thinks about the listening experience and is always on top of how that can be advanced in creative ways. It's safe to say that Composr is a source of creativity himself, and we feel in absolute anticipation for his album release. instagram.com/composr_ #BUZZMUSIC

TWINSCALE is the moniker Sean and Steven Jeria arrogate in their amalgamating adventures through dreamy sonic mixes of fantasia inducing sentiments. Festooned with vibe-soaked synths, profound narratives, and the creative connection between siblings, their music taps into the imperiled parts of our relationships and begs us to take the time to reconnect with the personages we've grown distant from. With the well-accepted release of their predecessor singles just a few months prior, "Let's Pretend"—their newest offering—happens posthaste, as the two brothers prepare their launch pads for their space voyage to the musical cosmos. "Let's Pretend" is an aural nod to TWINSCALE's remarkable euphonic proficiency over the languages of Electronica and Contemporary Dance. The mid-heartbeat-tempo cut renders like immersive audio and visual showcase and functions like a part-three in the brother's astral projecting tracks from late this April. Sean's deep enchanting vocals reflect off Steven's Dance-infused kaleidoscope walls on this track, motivating us to lean back and immerse ourselves in the expanses between TWINSCALE's Alt-Electronica consuming vibes—where oscillating synths dance over a captivating hook in the melodiously vast chorus. Here, we're called to "remember the good times," as the toplines rise and swell in an immersive vocal chain that endows the melodic administrations with their mystifying harmonic silhouettes. There's no escaping the dance-inducing beat. It lands a healthy-punch deep in the empty hollow spaces of our isolated minds—fragmenting them entirely and regenerating something more resemblant of ecstasy. Toiling as a definitive nod to better times, "Let's Pretend" encourages uplifting and affecting swell of emotions through its thematically dazzling Electronic mix and the savory vocals that pilot the endeavor. TWINSCALE encourages fans to "Remember The Good Times" by sharing a photo memory with friends to Instagram. By tagging "@twinscaleofficial" and #RTGT, fans are given a chance to win a personalized getaway package, including a Polaroid camera and film to capture those good times forever. When did the two of you discover yourselves musically, and what influenced the direction you wanted to take aesthetically and sonically as TWINSCALE? Steve: Our musical upbringing was pretty diverse. I started as a drummer in hardcore and metal bands when I was in High School and slowly graduated into the electronic scene as a DJ/producer under the name AWRY. Sean: I spent a lot of time writing poetry throughout my teen years and eventually started freestyling and writing raps but I never took on any projects too seriously. I didn’t even start producing until like late 2013 when I got accepted into ICON COLLECTIVE and THAT world hit me like a ton of bricks but everything from then to now has been fairly experimental. We didn’t truly discover ourselves until a few years ago when we decided to write a body of work that we felt best represented us both as artists and musicians. Everything before that was just practice and countless creative exercises but we genuinely feel like TWINSCALE JUST started. Steve: We’ve always played with the concepts of duality but an extremely creative friend of ours, and fellow artist, Leigh de Vries, came in and helped us reshape our aesthetic and the way we identified as a brand. The idea of having multiple exposures led to a concept called anaglyph and everything about the word resonated so much that we kinda just ran with it. What has been the most impacting lesson you've learned about yourselves after the release of your last two singles, and with "Let's Pretend" completing the trilogy? Sean: Be in this for the long run because that “climactic” moment will never happen… at least not how you imagined it. Releasing a record is like shooting free throws for someone who’s never played basketball before in their life. Straight up. You’ll have this giant project built out and then it just flops and you have no choice but to move on to the next one lol it’s this endless game of trial and error but that’s kinda the beauty of it. You won’t know what works until you try it, but don’t have any expectations as to how it will perform because you honestly never know. So be open to experimenting and find creative ways to expose your music. What does a writing session normally look like for you two, and do you ever knock heads over contrasting musical ideas during the process? Sean: Ehh that’s a good question because there’s no exact process. It’s a bit different every time. Like if I have an idea I’ve already put together, we’ll open up a synth, start messing around with sounds and go from there. Sometimes we’ll browse through samples, hear an idea then start building around it. Other times I’ll come in with a vocal melody then Steve will lay down some chords. Really just depends on the mood and the initial idea. Steve: For the most part, we’re pretty synergetic but there are times our ideas will clash so we’ll have to run with one idea and see if it works. If it doesn’t, we’ll try the next. Having two brains in the studio definitely helps us make decisions faster and not getting too lost in the sauce. What can we expect from TWINSCALE over the last remaining months of 2020, and what are you excited about for 2021? Sean: We have a couple more records we plan to release, following our debut LP that’s said to come out late October. So we’re extremely excited about that. At the same time, we’re stoked to work on newer material and continuing to shape our live performance. Steve: This project has consumed a lot of our attention and of course it’s been a fun journey but we’re ready to start tinkering and playing with some of our new gear. 2021 will be a lot more live showcases and new music. What advice do you have to fellow artists and musicians that may be having a hard time finding inspiration, throughout these tough times? Sean: Firstly, it’s normal to not always be feeling creative. You can’t expect to just be full of juices all the time. There are other ways outside of making music that can satisfy your inner creator, especially as a producer or musician. If you’re a live act, start figuring out how you want to perform and practice that. Organize your projects and start collecting new sounds and samples - freshen up your color pallet. Steve: One of the easiest ways to think “outside the box” is stepping outside of your own. Sometimes all you need is some time away from the creative space to recharge and reconnect with yourself. Go on a walk, read a new book, meditate, or simply catch up with friends and family. Break the routine a bit. instagram.com/twinscaleofficial twinscale.net #BUZZMUSIC

From Norway to Los Angeles, and now London, the pop artist, and singer/songwriter, SARAS releases her passionate single "Pretty While You Kill Me." Drilling vulnerability in all of her songs, SARAS has taken pain and suffering and transmuted her woes into relatable music to give any listener peace of mind. Her latest single "Pretty While You Kill Me" is a prime example of this, as SARAS sings a story of being practically hypnotized by someone who continues to hurt her while she copes with the pain and attempts to move forward. Not to mention also releasing a brilliantly edited music video for the single, we're able to see SARAS perform with the passion she created this song with and take her creativity to new places. "Pretty While You Kill Me" opens with sweet electro-pop ambiance and soft drum patterns. While distant pads and synths begin to appear, SARAS starts singing such relatable lyrics of slowly seeing red flags appear but overlooking them due to the person's effortless charm. The supporting pop instrumentals help the track's atmosphere build into this dream-like state where reality and fantasy are challenging to decipher. That being said, SARAS' lyrical content is the track's strong point, as she explains such heavy emotions but in a very engaging and inviting manner. We're highly impressed with the overall experience SARAS has delivered with "Pretty While You Kill Me." We're patiently waiting for her to release more music for us to get lost in. Hello, SARAS, we'd like to start by saying how impressed we were with the lyrical content you've written on "Pretty While You Kill Me." What was your songwriting process like when creating lyrics to fit how you felt? Thank you so much! This song was funnily enough inspired by the smoke break one of my co-writers was taking before we started the session. While I was keeping him company, we starting chatting about how aesthetically pleasing American cigarette boxes are compared to the European ones, covered in warning signs and graphic pictures. I playfully said “well, at least it’s pretty while it kills you” and we both looked at each other and knew we had something special. My mind started racing with images of beautifully poisonous plants, animals that are deadly but so alluring, etc, all perfectly designed to do you in. It’s in our nature to be drawn in by beautiful things that are bad for us. We brought this idea into the session and started talking about the kinds of relationships where we received every sort of red flag or wrong kind of butterflies but pushed on anyway because we almost just couldn’t help ourselves being drawn in. We started sharing our stories and the words sort of fell out. I feel like by keeping the lyrics more focused on the circumstances this kind of relationship pulls you into, it gives the listener room to hear their own story and experiences in it. The instrumentals within "Pretty While You Kill Me" are rather lighthearted and upbeat. Why did you choose to give the track a brighter atmosphere, rather than something more downtempo and dispirited? I’m all about contrast and a bit of cheekiness. I loved the idea that you almost get to laugh at yourself a little bit with this song. Yes, it’s about a relationship that’s killing you but it’s also like “hey—I did this to myself and at least I’ve got someone gorgeous to look at on the way down.” I wanted something bouncy that people could still bop to because sometimes when you’re really going through it, you deserve to dance a little too. I tried a few different producers on it because I really wanted it to feel light and move, while still leaving enough space to let the words stand out and finally I found the right fit in some friends from my days in Norway. Speaking on the music video for "Pretty While You Kill Me," how did you come up with your scenes, the concept, and the video's overall tone? So this entire music video was shot during April in full quarantine at my parent’s house in Connecticut. I originally had something entirely different planned but….sometimes the universe has different plans and you have to pivot. I was grieving the loss of a two-year relationship, my daily life in Los Angeles as I knew it, stressed about the state of the world, and working so hard to keep it all together and stay strong in front of my family. This time period was really dark and it felt like falling down a rabbit hole so I decided to lean into that and just let go. Blue hour is my favorite color/time of day and seemed to perfectly evoke the dark, bewitching feeling that I was going for..but of course that creates another challenge because you only get about one hour to shoot each day as the light shifts. My mom did an amazing job behind the camera, following directions for specific angles and movements and helping me find solutions for ideas I had but didn’t know how to achieve. Also, my editor, Bia Jurema captured perfectly the frenetic, dream-like energy that I was looking for and brought the whole thing to another level. I’m actually really grateful for the different direction this took because this video challenged me to stand on my own two feet, use only what I had around me, and overcome obstacles that were honestly a very welcome distraction during a very difficult time. Seeing as you've moved from city to city (and different countries), how do you tweak your sound to fit your current city's music scene yet still be inviting on a global level as well? Every place I’ve lived in has been full of new experiences and people. I grew up listening to 60s & 70s classics and show tunes in the house, shiny 90s/early 2000s pop, country music from my time in the south, Scandinavian pop from my time in Norway, and going to drag shows in New York City. All of it has brought me to where I am now and I try not to think about what genre I fit in to. All of these influences have helped build my “soundscape”, whether I realize it or not, and I just make music that makes me feel something. I know that my music will evolve and change with each song released because I don’t fit into one box but I hope my fans hear the common thread running through all of it: me. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? 2020 has been….a rollercoaster, to say the least, hasn’t it? Human connection has been so important these days, but I’ve also become so much more comfortable being by myself. Something that's brought me a lot of strength was also the realization that I didn’t have to be inspired to create every minute of every day. I used to put so much pressure on myself about that and the last few months have really been eye-opening of how important letting yourself rest and reset can bring about inspiration more than staying frantically busy and burning out. I’ve gone through so much self-growth in the last few months and the fact that we’re all constantly evolving and changing has kept me motivated to just find little things that make me happy and move in that direction. Surrounding myself with people that build me up, make me laugh, and support me make me feel like I’m capable of anything and that keeps me going. instagram.com/whoissaras facebook.com/whoissaras #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from London, UK. The French multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer Orava release a warm single full of knowledge and awareness with, "Now I Know." With inspiration from rock, French touch, and electronic music, Orava brings a sense of the old and new within each track and offers a roaring sense of individuality. Through his recent single "Now I Know," Orava allows the listener to dive deep into this unique blend of French touch, upbeat progressive house, and energetic alt-rock. Not to mention Orava's dynamic vocals that push a realistic and sound message of wasting time and putting oneself through tedious cycles. As "Now I Know" opens as sweet as honey with Orava's soft and melodic vocals putting the listener in a trance, he's backed up by the spacious pads and vast electronic soundscapes. Quickly moving into a blend of French touch and alt-rock with a fast-paced beat and vibrant electric guitar, Orava brings incredible authenticity with this track as it's truly something we've never heard before. Rich in passion and truth, around the bridge, we're met with an exhilarating electronic breakdown leading into Orava's crunchy filtered vocals to end the track off with power. While the outro is a soulful acoustic, Orava genuinely brought a vast and dynamic piece with "Now I Know," and we're anticipating that many listeners will not only relate to his lyrics but fall for his boundless creativity. Hello Orava and thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. How did the creation of your single "Now I Know" come about? What inspired the lyrical message? Musically speaking, my intention was to blend my past and present influences in one song. It starts with a strong electronic vibe that becomes way heavier towards the end, borrowing sonorities from modern-rock music. This single paints a good picture of what I’m trying to offer as a producer, a mix of traditional and modern music-making.    “Now I Know” aims to express the difficulty we have as individuals to change our vision on life. Many of us tend to focus on trouble and forget that everything is a matter of perspective.  I have struggled with this for a while and writing this song was therapeutic in the sense that it helped me moving forward as a person. You've mentioned that you're comfortable recording in professional studios as well as home studios. Keeping the world's circumstances in mind, was "Now I Know" recorded solely in a home studio? I was lucky enough to finish this song prior to the COVID crisis. It’s been a 50/50 recording-process between my flat and professional studios. In this case: the bass, acoustic drums, and vocals were all recorded in professional workspaces in London. (Abbey Road Studios and Soup Studios) The rest of the song came straight out of my own home studio. Balancing DIY production with professional recordings is a key part of my creative process. It is a good way to create authentic-sounding tracks with a high level of engineering. Your single "Now I Know" is incredibly dynamic, almost offering a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Why did you want to make the song so dynamic within the instrumentals, and what was your creative process like? I always have big dynamic-changes in my songs. It is a way to emphasize what I’m trying to express in my lyrics. I like playing with it sometimes, with “Now I Know” for example. The two last choruses have the same lyrics, but a drastically different feel. It is all about modifying the instrumentation and the harmonic proposition of each part. Chord-progressions have the power to change the meaning of words, this is why I also tend to write the music first. We've heard that you're releasing a debut album this fall. Do you have any concepts for the upcoming album, and what should we expect from the project? My debut album “Behind the wave” will be available on the 25th of October on all streaming platforms. It is a 10-songs album that I’ve been working on over the past two years. The main challenge was to regroup all my influences in one coherent project. Like a statement, it represents who I am, where I come from, and where I'm going musically. I have tried merging my rock n’ roll background with my love for electronic instruments and synthesizers. A blend of analog and digital taking its inspirations from bands like Phoenix, Depeche Mode, or The Strokes. I’ve just released the “Now I Know” music video on Youtube. There will also be another music video around the album release. What has been keeping you inspired this year? My daily life kept me inspired, conversations, loneliness, and even boredom to an extent. I wrote this album about the common hopes, doubts, and fears of my generation, drawing mostly from my personal experiences.I’ll try writing from different points of view in the future, but this approach seemed very natural for a first project. instagram.com/I.am.orava oravamusic.com #BUZZMUSIC

Consisting of Cesar Aguiar, Christopher Moreno, Brian Ramirez, and Aaron Cuellar, Unsound Sunday is an alternative-rock band from San Bernardino, California. Each member is a multitalented artist: Cesar takes on vocals, rhythm guitar, drums, and keys; Christopher on the drums, keys, and backup vocals; Brian plays the bass, backup vocals, and keys; and Aaron takes on lead guitar and backup vocals. With such a multitude of diverse talents, Unsound Sunday is packed to the brim with music potential. The band begins their curative process by first getting their instrumental sound down. They create each song as an instrumental soundscape, then use the feelings it creates to inspire their lyrics. Fans can always count on a dynamic electric guitar, a groovy baseline, and anthemic vocals. Unsound Sunday is able to create such original pieces when each member adds their own unique sounds and opinions. Unsound Sunday’s collaboration is the key to their success. Discover our recent interview with Unsound Sunday here. instagram.com/unsoundsunday unsoundsunday.com #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from the Northeast of the United States, The Northeast Collective releases an inspiring and heartfelt single with, "Lafayette." The group consists of songs written by Christopher Prestamo and performed by a variety of touring and studio musicians who make up The Northeast Collective. With two brand new EP's coming this fall and next winter, Christopher Prestamo and the collective have been quite occupied. Their latest single "Lafayette" takes the listener on this feel-good yet introspective ride, with mid-tempo instrumentals and an overall sensation of passion, The Northeast Collective has truly outdone themselves with the song's composition, lyrical content, and overall delivery. "Lafayette" begins with soft electric guitar strums that drop into a mid-tempo drum beat accompanied by layered and distant electric guitar. Their alternative-rock take allows the listener to sit back and relax with the natural instrumentals and get lost in Christopher Prestamo's melodic vocals. Singing about wanting to be loved and feel that unhindered passion, The Northeast Collective has genuinely come together with infinite strength to perform this lively track. Dynamic twists and turns take the track into a high energy place while also bringing the pace back down to something more mellow. We've genuinely enjoyed each aspect of The Northeast Collective's passionate single "Lafayette," and we're hoping that you'll find as much peace in it as we did. Hello Chris, and thank you for joining us at BuzzMusic. How did the collective's creative process begin when starting to create "Lafayette"? Writing Lafayette was actually a little quicker than most songs. Normally I slave over lyrics, chords, and melodies, however, I had just spent several weeks on tour and I never get a chance to write on tour so everything flowed out quickly. Could you tell us what your recording process was like with "Lafayette," and how The Northeast Collective divided up the work to be done? The Northeast Collective’s recording process, I feel, is incredibly unique. It’s a collaborative effort of several different musicians from several different bands, and different musicians get to put their voice and creative energy into different songs. This song was actually recorded in different locations, cities, and studios. You've mentioned that Christopher Prestamo writes all the songs for the collective. Could you tell us where you get your lyrical inspiration to continuously write music for such a large collective? Songwriting has always been pretty much how I come to understand the world and my feelings. That may sound kind of dramatic, but I believe the creativity of any kind is a really powerful tool to navigate difficult emotions, thoughts, and perspectives. I often derive inspiration from places I’ve been, people I’ve met and had relationships with, and what’s happening in the world. Lafayette started out as a story of a really difficult night on tour but more meaning came out as the writing process continued. I read an ethnographic book entitled “Wisdom Sits in Places” years ago and that sparked my interest in searching for the deepest meaning, purpose, and wisdom I can from experiences, especially in specific places. Could you tell us more about your upcoming EP's? Why did you want to create two separate projects instead of one full-length album? If I Can Get Home is a short story of discontentment and finding peace within yourself. The album discusses coming to terms with the pain people have caused you and the pain you’ve caused others in an effort to experience healing and establish identity rooted in healing rather than hurt. The honest answer to that is I believe that’s the direction the music industry is moving in. I wish I had a deeper reason or that I thought the creative juices flowed better in two EPs or something to that extent, but honestly, I think to make waves in the industry today you need to have good momentum in your releases and I believe two EPS will help space things out and keep things fresh and exciting. I plan on recording a full length again soon, but for now, I’m very excited for the release of If I Can Get Home and the following EP in Winter 2021. What is one goal the collective is hoping to achieve by the end of 2020? One concrete goal is just to release If I Can Get Home and have it be received positively by fans, and hey maybe make a couple of new fans also! Instagram.com/thenortheastcollectiveband facebook.com/thenortheastcollective #BUZZMUSIC

Heavy Metal/Rock band The Aurora was born during the pandemic-era and has swiftly grown their sound ever since. Beginning the process of recording their first album, The Aurora is quickly headed down a path of success within the music industry. Keeping their sound full of grit and vehemence, The Aurora easily wins over listeners with their combative, yet alluring style. Listeners will come to see that the band asserts themselves in many ways, and their most recent act being the release of "6 Reasons." The Aurora has released the intensifying single, "6 Reasons," and it's safe to say that they've proven how fearless their performance can be. "6 Reasons" begins with striking guitar riffs, followed by an ever more intense production. The production is definitely what keeps the tone of the track impassioned and forceful, which only allows The Aurora to amplify their ferocity even further. There are tons of flairs coming in all genre directions, and most definitely within the Hard Rock/Metal category. The band is quite cohesive with their combined sound, keeping a strong determination that's ever so present within their personas. "6 Reasons" was the perfect kind of tease leaving us wanting more from The Aurora, and highly anticipating future gritty releases. Hello, The Aurora, and welcome to BuzzMusic. How do you go about deciding the ambiance for each track, especially that of 6 Reasons? We've tried to find a very classic and melodic ambiance. We have conceived all tracks following a personal instinct and with the idea of creating a project that should have been different from all the other experiences that we had in other bands we played with. 6 Reasons are undoubtedly the track that represents most of our style. The refrains, as in other tracks that will be released soon, have the dominant power over the track composition. Was there a specific vision constructed for the song, or did you allow the creativity to flow naturally? We've allowed the creativity to flow naturally, but maintaining the personal style of the two singers. Paul kept a very linear and powerful style, while Chuck gave the melodic part at the project since it is more in his cords and style. As a band that has only recently emerged during the last few months, what kind of challenges did you encounter during the writing and recording of 6 Reasons? We went quite linear. We came from this genre, that we know very well, and we have listened and still keep listening to it. For this reason, we didn't have big difficulties on the drawing up of the track, but we have to admit we had a little more trouble finding something new to talk about, but in our new album "The Crowd" every track has its own mood and story. We've heard that your debut album is currently in the works for release. Can you delve further into this album and what the predominant theme will be? The predominant theme of the album is surely the emotionality. We have created stories that can safely marry with the thinking of a lot of people. The Crowd is a clean album, but it has a charge of rage especially on the emotional level. It is a complete album, that makes you think. For sure it is an album that will leave something positive inside everyone that will listen to it. Do you see yourself creating future songs similar to the atmosphere given with 6 Reasons, or can listeners expect something different down the line? There some tracks that have a specific drawing up, and other tracks that create a totally different one. One of the tracks that will be released, named "Insanity", is literally in different mood respect all the albums. We wanted to create a fresh album with the recall of the past years of metalcore, but that at the same time it will result in actual. We believe that every track has its own identity. But you'll have to follow us to understand how far will we go. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020? 2020 was for sure a very particular year. We all had different problems during the lockdown caused by the COVID19 pandemic. This dark period has contributed for sure to help us in the writing process and to talk about some themes that are ignored today. The inspiration for this album is principally the result of a very dark period that we all are living in, but that gave birth to a product that for sure will inspire the listeners to improve themselves for the better. Especially not to take everything for granted. instagram.com/the_aurora_it twitter.com/TheAurora_ita #BUZZMUSIC

Having performed throughout Toronto's most iconic underground show-venues found in the various corners of the water-front Canadian metropolis, Rose Jones, draws reputation from her comprehensive blend of artist-centered cornerstones she borrows from Pop and Indie-Rock. This year, the Torontonian has been focusing her free time away from the studio to evolve her artistic self-identity and inspire a new authentic sense of musical direction with each new technique she discovers or lyric that sticks. With COVID bringing about the most extended period of down-time many of us have ever seen, it's hard to believe an artist would find inspiration to release new music, but Rose Jones finds strength in releasing creative inspiration for others to keep the dream alive, like her most recent captivating Indie-Pop track, "Lush." It's an experience that opens over the muted and enigmatic sounds of an electric guitar before the filter knob sweeps back down to base-line, revealing the dynamic expressiveness behind the Canadian's warm saturated vocal tonality. "Lush's" production features a mid-tempo drive supported by a clean and thudding drumset, with the attached familiar companion of a drenched-with-vibe bass guitar. For the chorus, Jones channels her hours of diligent studying over what makes a song cohesive and flowing, and comes out rocking with effortlessly affecting the intensity and a melody that sets on a natural after-glow. But the moments right before the hooking sections are what make "Lush" so unique. Here, Rose brushes you in a way that makes you want to turn the volume up just to feel like your standing in the room next to the buzzing songstress herself. It's a song that drives forward with immaculate grace as the melancholic sentiments found in her lyrics dissolve amongst the balmy production behind it all. Hello Rose, thank you for sitting down with us at BuzzMusic to discuss your latest single "Lush." What been fuelling your creative intuition these days at home and in the studio? What’s been fueling my creativity is the chaos around us right now and the unpredictability that comes with life. The good and the bad. Also since this pandemic, getting to studios and meeting up with musicians have been rather complicated. I ended up creating a home studio and that is actually where “Lush” was recorded. My producer, Joey Mossman, actually created the instrumental then sent it over and I cut the vocals and sent it back and then got it mixed and mastered and it was done! It was such a nice experience to have that much control over your own song. What's the most essential aspect of your songwriting and singing that you're still endeavoring to develop to your satisfaction? I think for me with songwriting, it’s always finding new and creative ways to express myself with my words. Saying how I mean in unique/heartfelt ways. My singing is always something I’m trying to always condition to be it’s best as well. Which venue was your favorite place to perform, and what about that spot makes it unique for you as a performing artist? My favorite venue to perform at was probably The Garrison. It was such a nice large venue and the crowd was amazing, and I felt that was one of my best live performances. It is right in the heart of downtown Toronto and I played the show with such good friends and that just made it really memorable. What's next for your artistic career? Can we expect a full-length album or maybe the beginnings of a mini-Canadian tour come 2021? I’m currently working on an EP. Just creating music and choosing which songs to put out. Trying different styles and sounds until I find the right one. I’m hoping to release the EP by 2021. As for a Canadian tour, we shall see due to this COVID-19 situation, but it will definitely happen in the near future! What is your main goal to achieve by the end of the year, Rose? My main goal to achieve by the end of this year is to definitely have half of the EP planning done. The songs, ideas, and such. To also post more singing videos online, since it’s such a great tool to get myself out there since live shows and networking aren’t really available right now. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to “Lush”. instagram.com/rosetwentyseven Facebook.com/rosetwentyseven #BUZZMUSIC

This captivating artist's Urban styles are established using a more egalitarian approach. Having been raised by an Irish father and a Puerto Rican mother, the Queens native's productions are influenced by a hodgepodge of captivating rhythms and warm textured styles from all across the globe. This year with his notary Nom de Plume—SULL, the elegant R&B nostalgic intoner infuses some of his all-encompassing sonic inclinations into an adhesive blood pumping single that reminds us of Pool Parties in Ibiza; titled "Rhythm's a Feeling." Orchestrated by oscillating synth pads and an affecting building up of energy, the opening moments in "Rhythm's a Feeling" feel like a muted day-dream before the snap of SULL's fingers recenter us and seduces us with his spellbinding R&B reminiscent vocals. The bassline bounces and twirls the way it would in a Dua Lipa production, leading us on with its enamoring saturation and groove. But here, as the house-like build-up slowly tweaks the filter knob from zero to ten, we're swiftly plunged into a hybrid world of Dance-vibes, heavy bass, and addicting melodies. SULL's stylistic amalgamations produce a track that glides from Soul-binding stanzas and into an enveloping dance production that operates over orchestrations of dynamic harmonies and an intoxicating rhythm that provokes an enthusiastic and sensual choreography; it's like the man himself is singing for us on a yacht, as it's cruising over the patina shores of Puerto Rico. There's no doubt that SULL produces an abundance of captivating music, but the secret is in his dashes of sonic flavorings from the sunniest corners of our globe for this track. A warm welcome back to BuzzMusic SULLS, it's great to sit down and discuss your latest single "Rhythm's a Feeling." What do you hold as your core ethos for why you started producing music in the first place? The core reason for me creating music is a way to reflect upon the experiences I’ve had, what I’ve seen and felt at these specific moments of my life. They all play significant roles within my own growth as an artist in which I allow myself to share throughout my work. Where do you see your musical career taking you at the end of this year? To be honest I never think that far ahead. Before I would have drawn out strategic plans in motion, but nowadays I feel simply blessed to be sharing my music through times like this when it’s needed most. Realistically my focus is to be genuine and create music that resonates life in all forms that we all can relate to. How do you approach blending your inspired stylistic influences with such cohesiveness, while avoiding tastelessness? My approach is purely off a vibe I get while listening to a particular track. From that I take my pen and jot down any ideas I may get from there. The real magic comes from listening back to the concepts built off the track while it’s being recorded. Aside from that, lyrics need to be very descriptive in order to make each track stand out and sound different from the previous work I’ve done. What can we expect from your new music reaching us later this year, and do you plan on harboring new affluence for any other style of music down the road? I’m always pushing my creativity towards an edge throughout my sound, style, and approach which allows me to highlight the eclectic pallet of music I find inspire me. With that said, simply stay tuned. instagram.com/lyrical_stylesllc facebook.com/lyrical.styles.50 #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, the 24-year-old singer and songwriter Sarah Bailey has just released the single “Unknowingly Said Goodbye” that will hit you in the feels. Having been releasing some of her own songs on YouTube from a very young age, she is no stranger to the songwriting and production process. Bailey spent three years educating herself on audio engineering and officially began to record her own demo’s at age 17. Her most recent release, “Unknowingly Said Goodbye” was written, composed, produced, and recorded by herself. Sarah Bailey makes use of a drum set, with a rock and roll style beat that includes snare rolls, from the very beginning of “Unknowingly Said Goodbye.” She immediately hooks you with her silky vocals, and soon begins to show off her extensive range as she belts out the chorus. Consisting of the traditional percussion beat combined with guitar and keyboard chords, Sarah Bailey has created a lively and youthful soundscape to complement her vocals and keep fans intrigued. The melody is catchy and straightforward - it’s the kind of song you feel you can sing along to on the first listen. Lyrically, Sarah Bailey has reached into her own soul for an experience that meant a lot to her as inspiration for her songwriting. She woke up one day after a dream about a former lover with a new perspective on their relationship. Bailey ended up writing the entire song in one hour that morning since she held the experience so close to her heart; the words came to her naturally. Her passion and feelings of “what if” are clear through phrases like “I curse the night we drunkenly, foolishly, unknowingly said goodbye.” Sarah Bailey can connect on a deeper level with fans who have been through similar circumstances and have always wondered “what if” about past relationships. We were captivated by the relatable message behind your lyrics! Can you tell us more about the story behind your lyrics and how they came to you? I woke up on the last day of June after having a little bit of a drought of inspiration. I quickly remembered a dream I had that night about someone who is no longer in my life romantically but still is a friend. This was the first time I realized I missed this person and the romantic memories and past we shared. I instantly got up and wrote the first verse in about 45 seconds based on how I felt when waking up from that dream and the hazy effect that quickly fades. I decided to put the words to a production idea I started the night before and suddenly the song came together within about 2 hours. When writing further into the song, I remembered that person has someone new now. I have no intention of causing problems or telling the person how I feel so I figured it would be good to include that storyline in the song by basically saying “I miss you, but I know it’s over and that’s okay.” The song almost progresses more through their relationship rather than ours but how it affects me now left behind. The night in question I’m talking about in the chorus is the one when I think, looking back now, that the romantic relationship ended permanently, but we didn’t know it at the time. What is generally your inspiration for lyrics? Do you always draw from your own life experiences? Are there certain messages of importance to you that you try to share? I do generally get my inspiration from my own life experiences; however, I have had some songs that have nothing to do with something specific I feel or a specific person. My main hope is that no matter if a song came from a current life experience of mine or not, it will be that for someone else. Maybe even myself, at a different point in my life. Also, I truly believe lyrics can be so universal; where you can take a single line in a song and portray it in so many different perceptions and personal stories. I think that is one of the coolest things about songwriting. You write, compose, produce and record your own music. Could you describe the whole creative process for “Unknowingly Said Goodbye?" Yes, I do! Although it is nice to have outside opinions and collaborators, I’ve realized its really cool to be able to do songs from start to finish by yourself and see where they end up. It’s almost therapeutic because these are my babies that have grown so much since they began as an idea in my head and ended up fully done on streaming platforms across the world. This song came together pretty quick (one of the quickest ever for me). I felt like being creative and messing around with production one night in my room when I came up with the beat and main vibe of the song. The track actually started out with a low-pitched girl laughing ominously that I made (you can hear in the transitions from the verses to the pre-choruses). It’s funny to think that’s what the whole rest of the production wrapped around at first. There were no lyrics until I woke up and wrote the song in a few hours and by the next day I almost fully finished all the vocal recording. Recording myself has been extremely interesting because I can literally do or try anything. If it doesn’t work or sounds awful, no one knows. It also allows me to be extremely experimental and quickly layout my ideas as I think of them. I do everything myself from start to finish on my songs except for the last step, mixing. Then, I send the songs to my long-time friend and mixing genius, Brad Puette. He is the owner of his own studio Field Day Recordings in Cleveland, Ohio, and does incredible work for me and everyone who sends him tracks to be mixed. How did your three years of audio engineering schooling benefit you as an artist? My audio engineering experience has allowed me to be proficient in so many different aspects of the industry. I’ve been messing around with recording equipment since I was about 10 and making songs, but the schooling definitely helped me realize all the cool things you can do and do well. I love being able to not only use the software and audio techniques but know how it all works on the other side of the microphone. Being able to produce and record myself gives me a little more of an edge in the industry as an artist, and especially as a woman. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? I’ll admit, 2020 has been rough since the very first day of January. But I think what has been keeping me inspired during this time is realizing how lucky I am for the family and support system I have. And music! I just graduated college in May amid these times and so many things are uncertain right now. But, the thing keeping me most inspired to make music, is all the other incredible music that’s coming out this year. It keeps a glimmer of hope alive in the industry and sort of connects us all together as artists, of every kind. instagram.com/sarahjbailey facebook.com/sarahjustinebailey #BUZZMUSIC