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Developing a passion for DJing in college, Quintero has created steadfast beats for adoring fans and other artists alike. Inspired by successful musicians like Zhu, The Weeknd, Sade, Lana Del Rey, and Kendrick Lamar, Zuma Quintero is beginning to make a name for himself in the EDM world. Zuma Quintero uses the diverse landscape of LA as a backdrop to his culturally rich soundscape. His musical inspirations are an ode to California, and his love for the state has clearly shaped his artistry. Zuma. Quintero dove into the EDM landscape to incorporate his love of hip-hop and do what he loves most: DJing. Whether he's spinning beats to an intimate crowd or a packed club, Zuma Quintero flourishes in his ability to create charged atmospheres of sounds for the audience. With no signs of slowing down, Quintero focuses on his goals while staying astutely attuned to the everchanging landscape around him- never "skipping a beat." #BUZZMUSIC

Singer-songwriter Rosa Mystica hails from Los Angeles, CA, and is dropping fresh new psychedelic waves with her latest music. Being involved with the music scene ever since the young age of 12, Rosa Mystica has always known that music was a passion and true calling. Fast forward 12 years and Rosa Mystica finds herself with a heart full of passion for art and music, as well as a desire to share and unveil her truth to listeners. Rosa Mystica has released her single "Holding Roses", which was accompanied by an illustrious music video. Listening to the song along with its music video, you'll realize that the chosen visuals blend in perfectly with the emotions "Holding Roses" allows you to feel. Rosa Mystica's creative energy is expressed entirely within the track, and the soundscape is incredibly graceful. We find ourselves gliding along "Holding Roses" with auditory ease, melting into the various energies emulating from the song. There's most definitely a potent sultriness to Rosa Mystica, and its ever-so present within "Holding Roses". It's what attracts all of our senses, and keeps our attention fixated on the various psychedelics presented in the video. All in all, "Holding Roses" was very stimulating in many different aspects and offered a lax atmosphere easy to vibe in. Listen to Rosa Mystica's alluring single, "Holding Roses", here. instagram.com/rosaxmystica facebook.com/rosaxmystica #BUZZMUSIC

Since beginning their career in film music and then progressing into new genres such as EDM and Pop, BL Bex is sure to quickly have you on your toes. BL Bex is halfway through the completion of their debut in their latest release “Rainbow Plan,” something about how BL Bex shares easily get inside of our souls as we listen to their music. Throughout each release from BL Bex, the music manages to constantly keep progressing and flowing to reach new heights that again keep us surprised. Since beginning their career in film music and then progressing into new genres such as EDM and Pop, to keep us further excited about their music, BL Bex is halfway through the completion of their debut album. Set to release Spring/Summer of 2021, and we cannot be any more excited for this one - get ready, BL Bex is not slowing down. instagram.com/blbexmusic bl-bex.com #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Oklahoma, singer/songwriter Erica Ray provided us with compelling context surrounding her latest single, "At Home Now (Holy, Holy, Holy)." A devastating event occurred when Erica Ray experienced the murder of her best friend and had to testify against the person who took her life. Needing the grace and help of God more than ever, Erica Ray turned to a worship circle retreat in the North Georgia Mountains, where she was spiritually guided to a feeling of 'home.' Thus leading us to her soulful and peaceful hymn, "At Home Now (Holy, Holy, Holy)." Within this song, Erica Ray portrays the sole message of inclusivity and allowing the listener to realize their place on this earth before it's too late. Also noting that Erica Rays' grandmother has a significant influence on her creative process, she mentioned that being in her grandmother's presence as she sang to Erica always made her feel at home. Erica Ray has continuously turned to songwriting to help her cope with emotional strife, and she's well aware that God watches down and supports her every move. Also aware that she's constantly able to create because our Creator has shifted her outlook, Eric Ray shares her struggles to help us relate and heal from our own obstacles. instagram.com/ericaraymusic facebook.com/ericaraymusic #BUZZMUSIC

The Denver trio Backseat Vinyl returns to BuzzMusic, releasing a more mellow summer anthem titled, "Forever Fun." They've mentioned that even though Backseat Vinyl grew up in Colorado, their influences derive from legendary west coast groups. Tying in this west coast theme with their recent single "Forever Fun," Backseat Vinyl portrays an electrifying atmosphere that we only feel during summer's prime. A very danceable song, which is different from Backseat Vinyl's previous aggressive and quick sound. With playful lyricism giving off a kind of blasé attitude, we're genuinely fascinated by Backseat Vinyl's fun-loving delivery with this track. Kicking off "Forever Fun" with Nate Fuller's lively electric guitar strums, he quickly jumps into his filtered vocals that provide an emphasized alt-rock feel. Keenan Clarke keeps the track up and running with his toe-tapping percussion, while Clara Louise evens it out with her textured bassline. The melodies at the hook remind us of nostalgic alternative bands from the 90s while emphasizing this nostalgic feeling with a playful gibberish lyricism that's easy to sing along with. The overall message gets us out of this stagnant space and into something more uplifting, reminding us not to let the good times slip by. Backseat Vinyl displays a different side of themselves with "Forever Fun," and easily impresses us with this fun-loving sound. We're truly impressed by your relaxed approach within your single "Forever Fun." What pushed the band to experiment outside of your regular speedy sound? Forever Fun was the 3rd song written for the record. Early on we knew that the album was gonna be a lot faster so we wanted to add some kind of break to the record. Just a place to let the intensity string out and breath. Within your single "Forever Fun," you've incorporated vibrant and fun-loving lyrics. Could you share what inspired the song's playful lyricism? Forever Fun was written about our mini-tour in New Mexico. we didn’t make any money and we just felt shot down. Like you’re in your early 20’s constantly running out of money for this shit and you just sad about it. That’s how it felt. Like wow, I’ve been busting my ass and I’ve got nothing to show for it like I’m a loser man. But there is a brighter side to Forever Fun. We all went through that stuff together, and we laughed and we got each other through it. During your previous interview with us, you mentioned that the band got weird when creating your upcoming album "Scared of Everything." What makes the project so unique, and could you define 'weird?' The album has a sound and a theme which is nice for us. Our last album was all over the place. So we wanted to make the whole album sound like one piece but that also felt like overkill and boring. We wanted to add some weird off theme. There’s a few songs on the records that show that, just a different approach in our playing style. Backseat Vinyl's upcoming sophomore album "Scared of Everything" is dropping in about a month. Is the trio busy putting final touches on the project, and are you still making edits? We always make deadlines way in advance. We’ve been planning this record for about a year now. We had all the dates lined up and everything. Everything is just about set and ready to go! What are you doing throughout these tough times to stay inspired and creating music? Everyone is actually on hiatus right now. We’ve been on the grind for years so we all decided that it would be good for us to take some time to work on our self-care and focus on what’s going on around the world right now. Sometimes you need a break from the things you love to do. instagram.com/backseatvinyl facebook.com/backseatvinyl backseatvinyl.com #BUZZMUSIC

Atlanta-based Rapper, Joe Bleez, is a genuine and sobering lyricist who utilizes an intrinsic streak of hazy bangers to re-inject some heavy vibes into the modern Rap scene through his latest full-length album, 'Bet On Myself.' The charm of this Belton, South Carolina native's capacity to turn up, catch up on space with his well-tempered flow, and to command the attention in any room, 'Bet On Myself' is pumped into. Joe Bleez underscores his Travis-Scott reminiscent vibes and his mission to uproot some of the contemporary rap's miss-steps, but it's also strengthened with the reflection of this MC's past in this new album coming from the producer and mentor himself. The self-titled album track is first up on this flowy and provocative album opener "Bet On Myself." He sets the primary tone of the album here through a haze fueled tiptoe across the B-line into a vibey pre-chorus: "You ain't one of us, you ain't one of us, remember they all use to front on us, but now we coming up," he nonchalantly expresses as the hi-hats cut deep. It's a familiar Bleez attitude that emphasizes to his antagonists that his clique is equipped for a different level of the game as they plan to bet on nothing except themselves. "Now, they all wanna be one of us!" Joe Bleez warns in a cascading reverb with a ghostly sentiment. As the chant exudes the final breaths on the opener, it pivots into the carefree "All Day Long," allowing Joe Bleez to release some of his vulnerability onto the listener. "What am I supposed to do? I feel like I'm overdue, worked a couple of lifetimes... I feel like I'm 0 for 2" Bleez confesses. Joe is honest here, it all feels light-hearted before he dives into a rant about social media and the fake reality that it often displays—all while flexing his tempered production, cooling down before bending back to his own will. He has always made the kind of music that might have you vibing through your issues with some support from the MC's dedicated flow, but seeing this young rapper always finds an opening to talk about his own internal bordering conflicts. On "Inside Out," he makes his internal situation transparent and reflects on feeling alone in his turmoiling feelings. "You be smiling on the outside, real feelings hide'em on the inside," Joe Bleez divulges in the track's hook. Atlanta, in particular, glows on the Joe Bleez produced anthem "Sativa," featuring rapper Sy Yung and songwriter/producer Tee Romano. He sets the song's energy with a swoony tone as he chants in the chorus, "You keep me up like Sativa, you keep me up like Sativa," Both features on this one are laced with a free contest on how to derive game from a dismantling flow with agitated rhythmic concepts to ante up on Joe Bleez's midsection of the album. The alliance between Joe Bleez and his eclectic, utilitarian productions remains the most distinctive component of "Bet On Myself." All focus is contained on the lyricism, cutting flow, and unrelenting character of Joe's inner mind, but it's disenabled without the supporting programming. "Self-Esteem, so it seems, is a thing for everyone, you can't run from a dream, hold up," Joe relents on, "This Feeling.". It's a fundamental synergy that scatters out across into the spirit of his hazy, room encompassing measures in this album. Entirely in sync over the hypnotically addictive hook on "Off Day," Joe Bleez and featured artist Jose are jaunty and spirited while annihilating their intervals on the mic. "So tonight you can call where you work at...and you won't be back to Friday how I work that, you had a death in the family cause I murked that, on your off day," Joe Bleeze exults. They're brilliant here as they play off one another's laborious flow, and they're synergizing without reservation. "Bet On Myself" settles with the mellow and restrained "Top Floor." Mirroring the inauguration of the album's inception, Joe Bleez goes more deep-seated into this one, as he steers us back for a second. He raps about the fruits of his labor, and it feels like an engaging style of a sonnet type rap: "Go on stop the fuss, look how I whipped up this vision on straight up out the dust, and what I'm doing on this beat like I forgot to flush, it's like you took your favorite rapper back and got the plus." At just over three minutes, the song feels like a final salute and farewell until the next, fading out just as they open up: "Meet me at the top floor penthouse elevator, going straight to our floor, what we need to stop for? How I'll be on the top floor? Bet it on my self now I'm living like a rock star." Joe Bleez has taken us on a journey through his penthouse as mentioned earlier of whimsically hard-hitting vibes, hazy room shapeshifting personas, and has amassed an abundance of respect with his compelling pieces tailored around his own life's narrative. Though Joe Bleez ends with a more laidback look back on his history, "Bet on Myself," is also a testament to the fruits of his labor, as his introspective album highlights his mastery over the genre he implores and the vibes he shares for his quickly growing fanbase. We're completely captivated with the total command you radiate throughout, 'Bet On Myself.' How would you describe the process you followed when this album was still in the works? Thank you. The process was just as the title states. It’s funny because we did not have the album title until the project was finished. The first song was the last one completed. The title really was indicative of the last 5 years of my life because I truly did bet on myself. I left a 20 year, 6-figure career in corporate America because I realized that in order for me to truly be happy and have no regrets in life, I needed to follow my passion and bet on myself. It was a conscious bet on the belief that faith, hard work, and a relentless pursuit of self-improvement would ultimately bring me the success that I desire in life. The process of completing this album was done with that mindset. When did you know the direction you wanted this album to flow in and the specific collaborators you wanted to feature on it? The actual album itself was recorded in two waves. I did 6 of the songs in 2019 over the course of about a week or so. All Day Long, Different Now, and Slo It Down were part of the first batch. People were really feeling those songs so I started toying with the idea of an EP release. The collaborations all happened organically with people that I already have relationships with. The song ‘Sativa’ features Sy Yung who is a former MLB pitching prospect and artist that I produce (as well as being one of my day one homies) and Tee Romano, an industry insider who has written and produced for everyone from Chris Brown to the Migos.  Then Jose, my nephew, brought me the song ‘Off Day’. The track, the hook, and the first verse were complete, so all I had to do was add my sauce.  Inside Out was produced by my potna Luther T who I collaborate with regularly in Atlanta. The 2nd wave of songs was done in 2020 after we decided to release the project. Songs like Inside Out and Tell Me were some of the final cuts to make the album. What typically encourages your artistic creation throughout your day? I like to start my morning routine with some sort of exercise. Then I read for about 30 minutes to an hour, then meditate. Once that is done, I start to tackle my To-Do list for the day. I like to do creative tasks first because I feel the most creative in the morning. I can muscle through the boring stuff after lunch, then it’s back to being creative again in the evenings. I usually sleep about 5 or 6 hours a night and then I am right back up and getting back to work. 6 days a week, sometimes 7. Is there something, in particular, you do or practice that helps to fabricate some of the vibes you're known for? The music is vibey because I’m a vibey person. I am always aware of my energy and I am constantly looking for ways to increase my vibrational frequency. I create a vibe in the studio before I create the music. Nightlights and incense are a must.  I find that if I focus on getting my energy right, the creative part is effortless. On the contrary, if I find myself trying too hard in the studio… Oh well, I'll go watch some type of documentary on someone I admire or just binge watch something like The Wire, Power, Narcos, or Ozark. I am a huge fan of Ted Talks and Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday. Oddly enough, one of my favorite pastimes for raising my vibe is watching the show Ridiculousness on MTV. Sometimes you just gotta unplug and laugh at some dumb sh*t! For creative inspiration and technical evaluation, I like listening to some of the vets like Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Scarface, Outkast, Public Enemy, or UGK. Or I’ll check out some of the new energy like Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Rod Wave, or anything Metro Boomin or TM88 produced. You touch on some more vulnerable points in your music, it must feel confronting sometimes putting it down for everyone to experience. How do you find the muscle to expose some of the subjects you describe on the album? That’s what makes me unique as a new artist. Especially as a hip hop artist. As hip-hop fans, we have never heard a 40 something-year-old NEW rapper. There is no model. My topics are much more venerable and relatable because I’m much more venerable and relatable now. I know what it’s like to be a regular person working in corporate America. Most of us are not out in the club ‘popping bottles’ or in the trap ‘getting off packs.’ What we DO know about is scrolling through our phones on our lunch break feeling like there’s got to be more to life. I have the courage to talk about it because I believe that the truth will resonate with people. Even if it is not the ‘cool’ thing to say, people will feel it. I have been pleasantly surprised at the feedback from songs like All Day Long and Inside Out as they are definitely not the traditional, hyper-masculine hip-hop songs. Truthfully though, I just think hip-hop is growing up… and so are the artists and the messages. Thanks for dealing "Bet On Myself" out into the world and for sharing it here at BuzzMusic! We can't wait to have you back. As someone who is clearly dedicated to their craft and in their career, what would you say is your primary goal this year for your artistic development and expression moving forward? My primary goal is always about continuous self-improvement through mental and spiritual expansion. I think that will always come through in my work.  I am constantly working at being the most authentic version of myself in each and every moment. Generally speaking for this year, my goal is to continue to elevate, motivate, and empower people. I made it my business to inspire people to believe in themselves and to find excitement in learning about the amazing things that we can accomplish once we get past our fears. My goal is to show the world that you can trust in the process of learning yourself, loving yourself, and being yourself. Specific measurable goals - achieve #1 on Billboard and win a Grammy award (artist, writer, producer OR engineer **IDGAF) What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? The amazing feeling that I get when I complete something that I set out to accomplish is always a driving force in my life. Knowing that I can make a difference in someone else’s life by living my most authentic life is inspiring to me. Living under that premise, I bet on myself everyday… and every day I’m winning. instagram.com/joebleez21 facebook.com/joebleez21 #BUZZMUSIC

California based alt-rock band The Dares releases their powerful and motivational single, "No Way Out." Consisting of Ben Peterson, Matt Peterson, Brandon Shapiro, and Anthony Aguirre, The Dares have been back in the studio creating new tunes with new messages. With the release of their single "No Way Out," The Dares touch on heavy topics of finding an escape through unhealthy habits while ending it off with a message of hope for days to come. Through bright alt-rock instrumentals and an uptempo beat, The Dares quickly find a place in the listener's heart with each detailed lyric. Opening with sparkling electric guitar strums and sharp vocals, "No Way Out" begins taking us through an emotional journey yet with high energy. The lead vocals chime in and portray such clear imagery of a broken relationship and wondering how this situation came about. The blistering electric guitar, steady bassline, and energetic drums take the track to a whole different story, one with a happy ending. With a message of facing reality head-on, The Dares showcase soul within this track, especially with the positive message they've tied in. Through various tempo changes and complex transitions, The Dares exhibit these dynamic ups and downs that resemble life's unexpected turmoil. We're highly appreciative that The Dares have created a song that speaks volumes. "No Way Out" allows the listener to take a step back and reflect on how they cope with life's everyday stressors. What was The Dares main inspiration behind the creation of your optimistic and encouraging single "No Way Out"? This song is about feeling trapped in your current situation. It begins with the singer looking back on how he got there. "With a mouth full of strange words, I keep talking myself down." By the chorus, you're longing for an earlier time. "Let's take this back where we started new..." and ends with feeling trapped again "a way in, no way out". This song also touches on the theme of unhealthy escapism. Dares portray such a powerful atmosphere within the instrumentals on "No Way Out." Why did you choose these uplifting instrumentals rather than something more downtempo and reflective? Lyrically, this is actually a dark song. My brother, Matt (drummer) had the finished song in his arsenal for a while. I remember first hearing it. I found the verse rhythm to be the most interesting part when he first showed me. He had the lines "With a mouthful of strange words I keep talking myself down" and I thought they were so powerful and haunting.  Instrumentally, the music does sound slightly optimistic. I've always liked it when songs with darker lyrics sound happier than they should. The music is supposed to feel redemptive and in contrast to the lyrics. The instrument/production choices were mostly due to our tiny budget to record the song. Our producer, Josh, drove to our rehearsal spot and set up some gear and we were off. This explains the simple production. If it wasn't necessary or easy to do, it wasn't there. We've heard that The Dares originally formed back in 2010. How has the band's music changed since then, and has your overall sound changed as well? My brother and I have been playing as "The Dares" since 1998. We were kids backs then so it's not quite accurate to say were we the same band then. We moved from Vermont to California in 2004, but the current lineup has been the same since 2010. Our sound used to be more pop-punk since that's what "The Dares" were before 2010. Since then it's become more alternative and closer to indie rock, though our roots still poke through.  The Dares have released a variety of singles as well as projects; how do you keep your listeners engaged in your music, and how do you lock in your loyal fans? For the most part, we've always been lucky to have fans who like our songs and not any particular sound. That isn't to say that our fan base hasn't changed but we've definitely held onto a core group. What has been keeping you all inspired throughout 2020 and what's next for The Dares? 2020 has been one of the strangest years, to say the least. It has been extraordinarily giving as far as things to talk about. We're always writing, so the new material reflects what we're experiencing. Finding inspiration hasn't been so hard recently. Since we can't perform live we are focusing on writing and really leaning into our releases this year. instagram.com/thedaresrock facebook.com/thedares #BUZZMUSIC

Mikey Dinsmore's lyrics tackle radiating topics readily on his new album 'Home Sweet Suburbia,' by dousing this soundtrack record with melancholic depth while reminiscing about the teenage years. "Fifteen in school, staring at the clock, anxious waiting for the bell to go off," Mikey softly describes on "Slapstick Kids," initiating the direction for an album consumed in the most challenging parts of being a teenager growing up in suburbia. An excess of retrospections and recognition of wrongdoing can be found here, but no excess of saddening, as it's clear the lessons learned are a significant cornerstone for this album's governance. Mikey Dinsmore's full production—with his brilliant acoustic guitar often taking center stage—combines pop-punk influences in intriguing new shades, led by the supple attack of each note. The album's workhorse "Racing Homer," sketches on a story about the beauty in the turmoil of past and it is a sublimely energetic amalgamation of pop-punk refinement and emo-rock attitude, while "My Angel (Los Angeles)," offers a penitent reflection into the epitome of giving dreams their wings. His approach is a bit like biting off a piece of candy, only to discover a different layer of mouth-coating sweetness as each layer of this mix seems to melt away into their harmonious sections and well-honed mids. With lines like "He found his way out, through the darkest out the hour," proves Mikey has not lost the spark of light that earned his music its brilliant afterglow. Here, "Suburban Teenage Rebel" has a profound and gripping chorus that reaches down into Dinsmore's most potent storytelling, and the verse on the succeeding "I'll Be There," hits the nail on the head for a slow dance romance infusing breather this album screams for. It's a two minute and twenty-four second shot of bliss that enamors over a lover with a breeze of resolve. "Remember" opens with a brisk wash of a buzzing tambourine, and a shiny acoustic guitar, which is quickly dispelled by a shapeshifting topline—a modest, reserved illustration of Mikey Dinsmore's skill in the precision in his phosphorescent character. "And I can't stop, missing you, do you ever miss me too?" Mikey questions, as the track slowly into another formulation of Dinsmore's persistent acoustic guitar. A lesson that ties some of "Home Sweet Suburbia's" most solid parts down may be a consequence of the back seat some of the vocal's take in the mix. Several of the songs emphasize a nicely present guitar—which is effective in its own right—but it occasionally leaves Dinsmore's lead off-center, omitting some resolution for his magnetic voice and lyrical concepts to shine through. The album highlight, "Don't Worry Dear," morphs from a ballading guitar that shows up almost immediately with a bright, pristine timbre as it prompts this velvety soft texture that's closer to an intimate MTV unplugged session more than anything else. As we take a moment to recollect ourselves, "Rainbow Bridge" thoroughly integrates its similar sounds of its predecessor with a dash of vigor, coupling just a Kahone as the base for rhythm with a tenderly plucked guitar prances front stage. The most satisfying moments on this album are the more direct tracks, with the least demonstrative capabilities. We've heard Mikey Dinsmore in full production form a myriad of times throughout "Home Sweet Suburbia," but songs like "I'll Be There," "Remember Me," and "Don't Worry Dear," sound effortless, and its guitar accompaniment always feels like gentle fingertips listing down your back. It's less about the abondance of sonic space being accounted for than the enticement as the album opens and the languishing moments afterward when we know it's coming closer to being over. On "Simple Times," Mikey adjourns with a forward trusting, punchy beat and lets it run its course along the silver-linings of his vocal callbacks and personal insights; it concludes, disarms, and leads steadily as the final hymns layer over top of the final chorus. His voice reverberated atop the closing crescendos, as the song never veers from its straight line to the finish line, and this lack of constraint is everything that proceeds to make this closer sound so tight and excited. In his youthful, reminiscent version of a letter from to the past, the cycle of Mike Dinsmore's music continues, ever-evolving into something more interesting than the previous. Is there something you can attribute to your love of music from your earliest memories living in the suburbs? Like many others, I come from a broken home so I never wanted to be home. Every day, I would escape into the neighborhood on my skateboard and along with skateboarding came punk rock music. At the time (the late 90s/early 00s), still virtually all skate videos had a punk soundtrack. Punk and skateboarding glued together and were much more than a sound and a sport; there was an entire culture behind them, a belief system, and an identity. If you saw someone else on a skateboard with spiky hair and ripped jeans, you knew that was your friend and you would have each other’s back. Punk and skateboarding were the home for outcasts, rejects and rebels, and I fit in perfectly with that. Between my broken home and finding the punk rock/skateboarding culture, those experiences totally have a lasting effect on my writing to this day. What can you remember being your first artistic moments with your friends throughout high school, and do you still make music with them today? When I was 16, I started my first band with my two best friends from the neighborhood. We all lived minutes from each other, so we would take turns having band practice at each other’s houses. We started out playing a mix of original songs that I wrote and Green Day/blink-182 covers. I would write a song on an acoustic guitar by myself, bring it to the band, and we would all jam it together. The neighbors would constantly complain, “neighborhood security” and the cops got called a few times, but we never stopped doing what we loved. However, life takes different turns for everyone. Out of the three of us, I chose to pursue music as a career. The bassist chose to pursue another life that involved a lot more BMX and other things. And the drummer chose to pursue another career on his own. But through it all, we are all still good friends today and we keep in touch as often as we can. I am not revealing names to protect their identities and privacy. It's clear you have an underlining love for the acoustic guitar. Is this where most of your song ideas and creations stem from? Absolutely. I love to experiment, incorporate new sounds, etc. But there’s something special about the acoustic guitar. When I write a song, it’s just me and my guitar and it’s a very personal experience. An acoustic guitar allows me to write in the most vulnerable fashion, which is exactly what I need because my music is very personal. I’ve been writing songs with an acoustic guitar since the beginning, and I write on a level far beyond the surface so that people can not only hear the story but relate to, understand, and feel the emotion. After I write what I need for a song, every sound, instrument, and lyric that follows serves to amplify and elaborate on the emotion of the acoustic guitar. It is a beautiful instrument. Although, I am also a lover of the infinite potential of an electric guitar! When you were first conceptualizing the flow and feel of this record, did you know the direction you wanted it to flow? Now that you look back, would there be anything you would have liked to incorporate further in this album? None of this was planned at all. The first song I wrote for this album was actually “Remember”. My intention was to write a song for myself that allowed me to outlet the heavy emotion I was feeling at the time. I was having flashbacks of my first love and feeling them intensely. I didn’t want to hold it in, so I decided to write a song. I sent the song to a trusted friend to get some feedback, and her response was amazing. She loved the song! It was at that moment that I decided to write another song. Then I wrote another, and another, and another. Before long, I had ten songs completely finished. I looked at the songs and realized this album became the story of my life until now. I had a decision to make. Should I put my foot down, record this album, live my life without compromising my character, and finally “take the leap” everyone is always talking about to pursue my dream, or continue my “9 to 5” lifestyle keeping my music and my dreams underwater? As of now, Home Sweet Suburbia is my proudest moment in life thus far, and I think my decision is now clear to those who know me and will now have an opportunity to meet me. To be completely honest, I wouldn’t change anything about the record because it says everything I wanted to say for this particular story. Everything I want to do and say now is going on the next record. I always try to keep my mind thinking forward and I am totally ecstatic for the future! What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020 and what can we expect to see next from you? Being a reason for people to smile or laugh is the number one inspiration above all else for 2020 and years beyond. The Mikey Dinsmore mission is to spread joy and leave a positive, lasting impact on people now and for generations to come. Making people smile and giving them an escape from the inevitable pain and tragedy in their lives is my driving force. People like Tom DeLonge, Jim Carrey, and Robin Williams also inspire me to selflessly use the gifts that I’ve been given to at least attempt to leave the world a better place than when I arrived. What can we expect next? A LOT! Currently, we are filming two music videos, one for “The Rainbow Bridge” and the other for “Slapstick Kids”. We are continuing “Live Fridays!” at 6 PM PST on Instagram Live (@themikeydinsmore) until the quarantine is over, then switching it to “Mikey Monday”. I think going live and engaging with people is one of the most important things to creating and keeping happy fans! There will be another single released in October 2020, and another full-length record Summer 2021! The next album will branch off the emotion of Home Sweet Suburbia, but many new elements will be introduced and the lyrics will be much more poetic. We have a lot in the works and a lot of reasons to be excited. Mikey Dinsmore is an art project, and art can, does, and will continue to change the world. instagram.com/themikeydinsmore facebook.com/themikeydinsmore #BUZZMUSIC

Hello Art, welcome to BuzzMusic. Can you tell us more about some of the fundamental themes you have woven into this album? "Learn to Swim" is about how we exist in a constant state of flow. It’s about navigating the shifting tides and trying to stay afloat. It deals with vice and our dependence on self-sabotaging patterns. “Try It All” explores how love is a drug. “Paris” examines how you fall in love with drugs. It’s all about relationships. Life is water. It pours from one moment to the next. It adjusts to the container and shapes our terrain. This record represents this fluidity. When it comes to your artistic process, what do you define as the making or breaking factor? Does the setting have to be right? Is it all about spark motivation? Creativity is a habit. The process is equal parts grind and inspiration. Sitting down and starting is crucial. If you wait for motivation, you could wait for a lifetime. Without the occasional breakthroughs, you’d be jaded. The process is a tap. If you don’t use it, it gets rusty. When you turn it on, it pours out straight garbage. Eventually, the junk clears and you can tap into clarity. As far as settings go...I’m a nomad. This record began in an abandoned church in L.A and was finished in a basement in Colorado during COVID. Also, I come from the third world. I grew up in the Civil War. I’ve been in huge earthquakes and deadly accidents. None of these were “ideal settings”. For me, It’s less about external conditions and more about internal ones. When you think back on who has been your number one influencer artistically, and how has this inspiration encouraged your own character and sound? Jeff Buckley. He was just pure expression. Grace is a masterclass on vulnerability: the most vital quality in any art-form. Tragically, it’s the only album he left us. He taught me how to put everything on the line. I’m only here for this moment. Can’t be afraid to be me. How much do you believe you have grown as artists since you first started making music? I started writing before I was a teen. So, I really hope I’ve grown since then (haha). I’ve traveled from Spoken Word to Death Metal to Jazz to Urban Contemporary. All these soundscapes have taught me a great deal about myself and the heart of music. Everything from reading sheets to producing records has helped me tend to different colors in my garden. Unlike my peers and mentors, I find myself straying from the path of specialization. To me, artistry isn’t about perfecting this or that. It’s about what needs to be expressed. Specialized studies have their own comfortable limits. I believe in the power of wide-eyed exploration. Oh, and getting wonderfully lost. How did music inject itself into your life? Was it something you've always had an appetite for? Music saved my life. My parents didn’t want me involved with it. They wanted me to study medicine but I’d found a different form of healing. Records and live shows always helped me mend. However, there were these cracks in between what I heard and what I wanted to hear. So, I started to write and perform to fill in these blanks. It evolved from healing myself to helping anyone who needs a voice. I like how you said appetite because that’s exactly what it is. A natural desire to fulfill a basic need. Without it, I’d probably starve to death. What has been keeping you inspired throughout 2020 and what can we expect to see from you next? Love. This year I’ve realized how it manifests in different shapes. Both beautiful and dangerous. From the manic fear during the pandemic to the fiery rage at the heart of the BLM. The opposite of love isn’t hated; it’s indifference. Maybe that’s why despite my adamance on self-improvement, I still struggle with self-love. This realization pushes me to better understand myself, the people I know, the “strangers” I don’t; and love itself. What’s next? Mad Honey Records and I are working on the More Love Movement. Our purpose is to create a community of artistic healing. A culture where you can share the beauty of music and mend what we consciously cannot. You can expect us to keep spreading more love. instagram.com/art.wilde twitter.com/realartwilde #BUZZMUSIC

Based in Sweetwater, TX., the Country Singer/Songwriter Brendyn Kyle releases his loving and story-like single, "Texas Weather." Brendyn Kyle has always recognized his passion for live performance; whether it was performing in front of his family with a broomstick guitar, or the rush of the stage today, we're caught in the midst of Brendyn Kyle's infinite talent. With his single "Texas Weather," Brendyn takes us through his deep-running emotions alongside scorching hot country-infused instrumentals. Backed up by an entire band, Brendyn Kyle's sound is so powerful and intoxicating where we can't seem to shake these catchy melodies. With passionate lyricism, Brendyn exudes incredibly pure-hearted emotion from top to bottom. "Texas Weather" opens with a mid-tempo crash of rocking country instrumentals. Quickly moving into the first verse, Brendyn Kyle begins singing a story-like tale of his journey with someone, from first meeting them all the way to present-day. Around the hook, he exclaims these incredible analogies that we only seem to find in prime country music. Singing about how the mind is always changing like the Texas weather, sometimes it's predictable and other times not so much. We can't help but feel this inspirational sensation through the striking instrumentals; there's something about a full band that gives us all the power we need. A beautifully written track with sublime execution, Brendyn Kyle's "Texas Weather" reminds us that love is a constant battle, yet is always worth the effort. We love the analogies and deeply-written lyrics within your new single, "Texas Weather." What was your songwriting process like, and how did you come up with these textured lyrics? I actually didn’t write “Texas Weather”. A good friend of mine named Josh Lovett wrote this tune and it grabbed me the first time I heard it. My manager Clay Dustin, my Fiancé, and I knew this song was a hit and we decided to record it and release it to the radio. Everyone can relate to “Texas Weather”, at some point everyone has had a woman in there life that changed her mind as much as the Texas Weather. Within "Texas Weather," it sounds as though you were backed up by an entire band. What pushed you to create more of a powerful tune, rather than a heartfelt acoustic with this single? I really felt like “Texas Weather” needed to be powerful and hard-hitting, with the slide guitar and the groove of the drums and bass that’s exactly what we achieved. You can hear the emotion in the vocals and harmonies that really topped it off as well. Seeing as "Texas Weather" is your fourth solo single, how does this song relate or differ from your previous releases? We wanted to keep the “Brendyn Kyle” sound with “Texas Weather” but also make it more powerful than anything I’ve released. My previous singles were more party-driven to get the crowd having a good time but with “Texas Weather” it delivers upbeat music with lyrics the fans can relate to. You strive to make music that invokes emotions and memories. That being said, how do you create each song to be unique, yet strike the same emotional chords? I put myself in each song that I record rather it be one I wrote or one I didn’t. The songs that I write are based on experiences I’ve had in my life and I write them in a way that my fans can relate in some sort of way. I can definitely relate to the lyrics in“Texas Weather” and the emotion came naturally to me when singing it. What has been keeping you inspired in 2020? 2020 has been a great year for me despite everything that has happened in the world. I signed with SM1 Music Group and met my manager Clay Dustin in January 2020 and everything has been moving in the right direction. Having a solid team in my corner has lit a fire under me and has inspired me to succeed. I’m excited about “Texas Weather” and all the projects in the future. instagram.com/brendynkylemusic facebook.com/brendynkylemusic #BUZZMUSIC