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Ambient aura's of sound envelope you as you press play on littleDNGR newest single "Brand New World." This LA-based alt-pop duo is creating hauntingly beautiful elements of sound full of emotional soundscapes and anthemic harmonies. The duo is comprised of Lisa Harriton and Bartholomew, both Grammy and Oscar-nominated songwriters who have begun their journey on their musical path with their appropriately titled single "Brand New World." "Brand New World" chimes in with memorizing, playful piano notes of sound, as spellbinding vocals lay into the track. The chorus is again highlighted by cheerful keys and a chugging blend of percussions and vocals, as a wave of encouraging and empowering lyricism takes over. The bridge cascades down to an otherworldly atmosphere of sound as Lisa and Bartholomew's voice cries out in the darkness. Their ghostly vocals and fast-moving orbs of sound encapsulate the listener. Like a flash of light, we are delivered back to the familiar whimsical piano keys trickled throughout the chorus. littleDNGR creates a pictorial listening experience through resonating lyrics, multidimensional instrumentation, and mesmerizing vocal deliveries. "Brand New World" leaves you with a fresh, invigorated feeling, catapulting you into a brand new perspective. We are so excited to watch littleDNGR's musical path unfold, and encourage everyone to listen to "Brand New World" today. Hello littleDNGR, and welcome to BuzzMusic. Can you start by telling us a bit more about the duo and how littleDNGR came to be? Bartholomew: Hello, BuzzMusic! First off, just have to say that we appreciate all you do for independent music! The idea of littleDNGR has existed in our heads for a long time. We actually started out making music together as a writing/production team for other artists and for film/TV projects. As big fans of each other’s solo work since we met back in 2012, we often found ourselves conceptualizing what a project together might sound like. Then, one random night while out with some friends at a restaurant we had never been to before, we noticed a drink on the menu called “Little Danger.” The drink itself was actually pretty terrible, but now we had a band name! Considering it a sign from the universe, we finally started writing and recording the music we had talked about making for so long; a blend of cinematic soundscapes, anthemic choruses and a healthy dose of 90’s grunge. So, littleDNGR has been a long time coming and we’re so stoked to finally be releasing our musical love-child out into the world! "Brand New World" is such an encapsulating listening experience, the listener really does move in and out of the soundscape you have created. When it comes to song composition how are you able to paint such a vivid display of sound? Lisa: Thank you! Dynamic contrast is a big part of our musical identity because I think we both hear music in a cinematic way. It’s most likely an artifact of our mutual love for film scores and their ability to lead the emotion of a scene. My Dad is a retired film composer and it was totally commonplace for my family to talk over the dialogue of a movie because we were freaking out about a brilliant cue. Then we would rewind it and watch/listen again. Bartholomew: Painting with sound, I love that! We definitely have a strong consideration for how a song will be interpreted both sonically and visually. “Brand New World” is actually a bit anomalous for us in that we arranged and produced the instrumental track first. Doing it in that order unintentionally caused us to really focus in on the emotional delivery of the music. So even without any vocals, the song was already telling a story. Where does littleDNGR draw inspiration from that infuses your songwriting process? Bartholomew: We’re both die-hard romantics so love is a central theme in our music. They say “write what you know”, right? In the case of “Brand New World,” we had created this cinematic track that oscillates between a dark, hypnotic verse and a big, anthemic chorus without an idea of what the song would be about. At the time, we were in a weird headspace, dealing with some very draining external forces. As we sat down to add the melody and lyrics, it all kind of poured out very quickly. It helped us get through that time. It became a personal anthem for our situation. Fast forward to now and the unprecedented shift that’s happening in the collective consciousness. The song has taken on a whole new meaning. You both have extremely impressive backgrounds in the music industry, both Oscar and Grammy-nominated, how do your skills complement each other to balance out littleDNGR as a duo? Lisa: We actually have very different formative musical backgrounds. As the daughter of a film composer father and a studio singer mother, I ended up studying classical, jazz and big band composition at USC. Bartholomew, on the other hand, is almost entirely self-taught. He spent many a cold, Canadian winter in his basement studio studying his parents’ record collection, writing, recording and teaching himself how to play any instrument he could get his hands on. So on a practical level, that really helps bring a natural balance to our creative process. Vocally, Bartholomew has this Jeff Buckley-esque power and emotion, where as I tend to be more breathy and ethereal. This creates such a rich texture to the point where sometimes our vocal blend just sounds like one big voice. I think that’s my favorite thing about our music. Bartholomew: Yeah, littleDNGR wouldn’t have ever fully materialized if our “yin & yan” type musical relationship didn’t exist in the first place. With our film and TV work, our musical differences help us cover so much ground. With littleDNGR, I think we rely more on our similarities. We embrace the intersection of our respective artistic musical identities. We actually both found it difficult to “find our sound” as solo artists, but somehow, forming this duo has allowed us to fully realize our individual artistic identities in a way neither of us were able to do on our own. Thank you for talking with us today littleDNGR! What can fans anticipate next from you? Bartholomew: Seriously, thank you for having us! We’re working on a video for “Brand New World” right now, hoping to have it ready by the end of July. We definitely plan to release more music this year, as well. And not sure how long it will be until live shows are a thing bands do again, so stay tuned for announcements about virtual shows in the near future! instagram.com/littledngr facebook.com/littledngr littledngr.com #BUZZMUSIC

From Paris to London UK, Mr.Blue is taking inspiration from funk, hip-hop, Afro, pop, house along with RnB, and infusing it into his pictorial works of sound. This independent singer/songwriter expertly dives into a song's aura to create an atmosphere that entrances the listener. Mr.Blue had almost called it quits on his music career, with overwhelming attention being placed on other projects, his music career took the sidelines for almost six years. It wasn't until a trip to LA reignited his musical passions, propelling him to create music filled with light, humor, and upbeat tempos that mixes cultures and vibrations alike. Mr.Blue thinks of himself as a storyteller first and creates all his songs in a story rich environment. Mr.Blue's sound has evolved since starting out, beginning as a rapper, he found his voice was more adapted to sing Jazz and Crooner type melodies so in true Mr.Blue style he decided to mix it all together and settle on the eccentric product that is: Mr.Blue. instagram.com/joel.tablebooking facebook.com/Mr-BLUE #BUZZMUSIC

London artist Alice Ray is here to spread her alternative and eloquent music style. Growing up with strong musical influences such as David Bowie, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and Carole King, Alice Ray has always known that the passion for sound and creation was within her. Using her various inspirations, along with her musical intuition, Alice Ray manifests singles that hold meaning and vigorous production. One of her latest creations, "For and Against," features the raw blend of Alice Ray's artistic intentions, and such intentions are meant to be felt all around. "For and Against" opens with an ambient melody, which is shortly pierced by the calming voice of Alice Ray. "For and Against" follows along with the pleading and realizations of Alice Ray, as she takes listeners along a guiding path of eclectic wisdom. The deep and ethereal tones within this track are what attributes heavily towards a dramatic feel. This component allows Alice Ray's cinematic vocals to be exploited in the most complimentary way. She offers such potent honesty within her tracks, and especially within "For and Against." You genuinely feel Alice Ray opening up more and more as the song goes on, and you might even hear light tones similar to that of artists such as Christina Perri. Alice Ray unravels her soft embrace effortlessly and honestly within "For and Against," and she ultimately allows listeners to feel overwhelmed with emotionality. Discover the dramatic tones of Alice Ray in "For and Against" here. Congratulations, Alice Ray, for your release of "For and Against"! What kind of response have you seen thus far from your listening base regarding this particular single? Was there a certain understanding you hoped your listeners would achieve once listening to "For and Against" Thank you! I wasn't sure how this single would go down as it's a different style from my debut single and slightly more alternative, but everyone has been really complimentary and I've had a lot of messages especially about the lyrics which has been lovely as it's a really personal song for me. Were there any emotions you wanted listeners to extract from "For and Against"? Do you often hope that your listeners feel the exact kind of emotion you poured into a song, or are you hoping for them to take their own path in interpretation? This is an interesting question! As I'm writing the song I'm normally writing about experiences of my own and feelings I have/had and felt strongly, so it's quite specific in that sense. But when it comes to performing the song or how I want it to be received, it's much broader, I want my listeners to relate to it in their own way. I often find songs I love that I really feel are speaking directly to me, but in reality, that song may not have been written about the same thing I was experiencing, but it helps nonetheless and the message is still there and applicable to many situations. This song is about not knowing what you 'want' and being so frozen in anxiety that you start to let other people take control of your life. I wanted listeners to find comfort in it, and hopefully a strength to tune back into their own voice. As a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, how do you feel that your extensions as an artist help with the way you write and record your songs? I find the ability to play the piano has been hugely helpful to me with songwriting. That's absolutely not to say that it's necessary, but for me personally, I really like sitting down at the piano, once I have some lyrics and playing about with chords and melodies and finding a song that way. If I feel I'm being too 'samey' I'll sometimes move over to the guitar (which I am definitely not pro-level at!) and it just lends itself to a different style of songwriting for me, so I like being able to switch around. Growing up with an eclectic taste of music, do you feel that your wide range of preference aided in the way you constructed your own music? What kind of influence do you feel inspired the way you created "For and Against"? Yeah, I think so. I love the lyrics and storytelling of artists like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, the style of Bowie, the versatility of Elton John, the passion and power of Stevie Nicks and I think all these things have definitely influenced me. I remember listening to Sia's early album 'Some People Have Real Problems' when I was younger and just having it on repeat for weeks, same with Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' album - reading all the lyrics, then listening, again and again, amazed at the songs and just desperate to sit down and play and sing them myself. I don't think I culminate them all into one style but I think I'm quite eclectic in my writing and different songs perhaps reference different inspirations. When it came to having 'For and Against' produced (by the amazing Joe and Nikki Davison of Auburn Jam Music Ltd) I wanted to go down a slightly more alternative route and I was loving the 'Guillemots' at the time (still do). I think the bassline especially is a real 'tip of the hat' to them and I am so grateful to have been able to work with Joe and Nikki as they literally brought to life what I had in my head. What's next for you? I have an EP ready and recorded to go! I'm looking forward to putting that out at the end of August - it's got a couple of (I hope) uplifting songs on there and I think that's what people need at the moment. It also has my own personal favorite on there which I wrote about a year and a half ago, so I'm looking forward to finally getting it out there! instagram.com/aliceraymusic facebook.com/aliceraymusic aliceraymusic.co.uk #BUZZMUSIC

From Toronto to the Bay Area, known as the 'lil indie eyesore,' Abby Sage releases her debut singles "Holy Water" and "18 Years." Abby Sage added a lovely write up that explains her single "18 Years," and the time it's taken for Abby to write and release this mesmerizing body of work courageously. Before "18 Years," Abby Sage released her debut single "Holy Water" that drew in countless fans through her hypnotizing vocals and spot-on lyricism. Both songs tell such a deep-rooted and debilitating love story that we can genuinely relate to. Without further ado, we'll jump right into these two twinkling tracks. "Holy Water" opens as bright as the morning sun, with a mid-tempo beat and soothing keys, the song's ambiance radiates within seconds. Abby Sage's vocals grace our speakers with such clarity, as she sings about a love who's mesmerized her in every way. The mythical and transcendent alternative sound takes you to surreal and captivating places, especially with Abby Sage's unique and exceptional delivery. The instrumentals slowly increase with added percussion elements, uplifting pads, and Abby Sage's airy background vocals. We can see why so many listeners were drawn to Abby Sage's debut release, as it pulls you in wanting more. Thankfully, we get more with the release of her heartfelt single "18 Years." Opening with soft acoustic guitar and Abby Sage's ethereal vocals, she begins vocalizing this heartwrenching ballad that we can all relate with. She sings lyrics of love she's experienced at 18 while parting ways with them only to think over the universal feeling of 'maybe someday.' Abby Sage's analogies are incredibly clever, and honestly explains the emotions her heavy heart feels. The melodies that she sings genuinely trigger emotions we forget we had, and we're certainly left with a sliver of hope towards love. Both songs were so purely crafted with Abby Sage's tender heart, and we're hoping that you'll find the same clarity that we did. Listen to "Holy Water" here and "18 Years" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Abby Sage! We're truly mesmerized by your singles "Holy Water" and "18 Years." How long were these songs in your repertoire, and what pushed you to finally release them? These songs I’ve been sitting on for quite a while!! I recorded them last summer in Toronto, finished school in December, then figured that spring would be a good time to release the first one & see where it goes. Speaking on your single "Holy Water," Abby Sage captures more of an uplifting vibe with this song. What was your main inspiration behind the creation of "Holy Water?" My main inspiration behind Holy Water is rooted in my own personal experience of putting others before myself, particularly in relationships where I allowed people to take up more space in my life than I had wanted. The song as a whole is a reminder that no matter how warm and fulfilling love can be, I am my own power first and it is my responsibility to ensure my mind and body are taken care of before pouring myself into anything else. Regarding your single "18 Years," Abby Sage expresses such a deep and passionate message. What was the most challenging aspect of your songwriting process when creating this song? For me, writing this song felt necessary however, I never put pressure on it. I knew what it meant to me & I shaped it in a way that was honest. It felt amazing to write so truthfully. Fleeting love is a beautiful, universal human experience therefore when writing it I viewed it as a method of closure & a way to connect with others on a vulnerable level. Releasing it was the most challenging aspect because now it’s out in the world & it’s not just my story. Now that Abby Sage is starting to release your own music, could you share with our readers more about your brand, and what kind of music you plan on creating? I love songs that are vulnerable & I love video accompaniment that feels homemade & loved! I want to maintain that. Whether it’s complemented by intricate production or more stripped-down I want to maintain a feeling of honesty in all that I create. As I’m writing this I’m sitting just north of Toronto getting ready to get in the studio & do exactly that. What's next for you? Next for me is releasing more music when I’m happy with what I have to present! I want to take my time ensuring that what I put out aligns with what feels right to me. instagram.com/applesage twitter.com/AbbySage1 #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Nashville, TN is artist Dede Kimble. This time, Dede Kimble is here on BuzzMusic to showcase a flavourful vocal range with some recently released music. If you don't remember the intricacies of Dede Kimble, all you need to be reminded of is her genuine intentions as an artist. You can so easily feel the good-heartedness of Dede Kimble within her music, and even more so, her intent to help her listeners mediate their own lives and experiences. There's a lot more to Dede Kimble than one may think, and her music requires a graceful dissection in order to extract the most beneficial properties her artistry has to offer. The soft innocence of Dede Kimble's voice is back, and this time it unravels itself within her latest song, "Different." Immediately listeners are introduced to a consistent and flowing piano melody, which holds itself softly persistent throughout the entirety of the single. Dede Kimble takes her opportunity to showcase her vocal range within "Different," and she appropriately experiments with her vocal tendencies in order to exploit such great aspects of her sound. "Different" exposes a powerful and painful message, highlighting a genuine and honest perspective that Dede Kimble captures. You'll find yourself immensely attracted to "Different" and wanting to carve out any type of significance possible. That's the kind of impact Dede Kimble leaves on listeners with her music, as it's quite easy to feel the emotionality she so easily brings to the table. All in all, "Different" didn't feel all too different from the concise quality of sound Dede Kimble is able to hold constant, which is what makes us anticipate all future releases from the artist. Listen to the innocent sound of Dede Kimble in "Different" here. Hello, Dede Kimble and welcome back to BuzzMusic! With your release of "Different", how did you feel that this single contrasted and complemented other previous single releases of yours? Thank you for having me! “Different” is a lot more emotional and personal of a song compared to “That’s What Friends Do.” This track was produced with a lot fewer elements compared to TWFD. Production-wise it has an emotional piano, brass, and strings and vocally there are not many background vocals or processing. I wanted this song to feel very emotional and be simple. Was there a specific ambiance you attempted to set with "Different"? Considering the almost dramatic tone of the track, do you feel most listeners will extract a similar ambiance as the one you intended? Yes! I was aiming for an emotional/dramatic ambiance. I referred to Gracie Abrams “I Miss You, I’m Sorry” and Lennon Stella’s “Older Than I Am.” I absolutely love the emotion and production of both of these songs and wanted to create that vibe with “Different.” Would you say that you feel connected to your listeners through your music? Do you communicate with your listeners other than directly through your songs? Absolutely. I was really worried my listeners wouldn’t be able to relate as much to “Different” but I was wrong. I’ve received the best feedback about how they have connected to my song on so many levels and it feels good to know I have written a song that can help heal what others are going through. What's the primary passion and intent with your sound? When releasing singles such as "Different", what kind of reputation are you hoping to set for yourself as an artist? I’m hoping to continue to be as real and raw as possible. “Different” was written about some personal experiences and it’s almost as though this story was torn from my diary. If sharing my stories can help others cope and heal then I will continue to share by being as honest as possible. Can you give a word of advice to fellow artists out there that may be having a tough time staying creative throughout these tough times? Don’t force it. I find a lot of times I am under pressure as an artist to be writing every day. While some artists are able to function that way, that is definitely not how I always work. I’ve found that while I had some time off from work and other responsibilities, I was able to really focus on myself and was less stressed. This really helped my creative juices to flow naturally and I actually ended up writing a handful of songs during quarantine! Don’t push it if it’s not there! instagram.com/dedekimblemusic facebook.com/DeDeKimbleMusic dedekimble.com #BUZZMUSIC

The stylings of a jazz-infused saxophone play you into Yasmin Natasha's and Samuriium's latest release "Flamingos (SamuriiumRemix)." Samuriium, is a 19-year-old music producer, pianist, and songwriter from Suffolk. Sam started playing piano at 11-years-old and instantly developed a love for music. Through traveling, he became inspired by multicultural societies that inspired his tropical/electro house and electro-pop style. Yasmin Natasha, originally from the Dorset Coast, has been traveling throughout the UK as a folk-inspired singer-songwriter. Her love of the saxophone and incorporating it into her songs, allow her songs to "ooze sunshine." Through her engaging melodies, catchy hooks, and poetic lyrics, Yasmin can create memorable, contemporary pieces of sound. "Flamingos" has a tropical lounge aura; from the soulful sax, island-inspired beats, and sounds of waves washing over you, create a mood-inducing experience. Yasmin's vocals are smooth and calming as her voice sleepily skates above the playful synthesized notes of sound and tumbling percussions. The lyrics transport you to a sunbathed oasis, sitting on the banks of an island, waves lapping at your feet, the one you love close by, and the sea air blowing through your hair. "Flamingos" inviting soundscape is guaranteed to transport you to your own oasis, no matter where you are. Listen to "Flamingos" here. Hello Yasmin and Samuriium, welcome to BuzzMusic. We loved your latest collab "Flamingos." Can you start by telling our listeners a bit more about the meaning of the song and how it came about? Yasmin: 'Flamingos' is a poetic description of a romantic relationship that is simply not meant to be, but feels so good at the time. This kind of love feels so right in places and it's so infectious but there's something in the back of your mind that says 'this isn't the one' i.e. 'we'll never fly' as I describe in the lyrics. The song takes you on a journey of a day-to-day relationship such as this but the chorus is that little reminder that it's simply not written in the waves forever. I had so much fun putting a song together about Flamingos. Suddenly the world was also going through a flamingo phase - they were everywhere in shops, in design, and used as a virtual mascot for so many things so I felt like the universe was sending me signs to write about them. I remember I was in my bedsit in London during my flamingo-obsessed phase and thinking to myself, 'I really want to write a song about Flamingos'. I wrote the song on ukulele & vocals first, then guitar then I added the sax last once the structure was put together. I did end up studying Flamingos so I could accurately relate the story behind the song with the way they move, socialize, and generally are; so you'll hear phrases like 'wading through water' in the song which is an accurate description of how they move through the water. Flamingos represent a tropical theme, paradise, elegance & love so I tried to portray all of this in the song through the lyrics and the melody in the original which was born & released in Nov 2019. Sam then injected some energy into the song this 2020 and evolved it into its tropical form which I feel really made it interesting and attractive to those of the tropical vibes community. We think your collaboration is a match made in heaven. You both bring unique and similar musical elements to the table. Have you worked together before? Yasmin: Me & Sam have been insta-messaging each other since last year 2019. He followed me and I followed him back where it was a match made in a tropical paradise. Sam's passion was really refreshing; we had been exchanging ideas so when the stems for Flamingos came into my hands, I knew who to send it to and he has done an incredible job recycling the song for its existing fans and also for a whole new audience. His production was exactly how I would want my tracks to be remixed and he really knows his style down to a T. Sam: The remix of Flamingos was our first song together, well, we did have one song in the works around June/July last year. When I started university in September the backing track became an oversight which I deeply regret. However, because of lockdown, I’ve had time on my hands to work on a few unfinished songs, and our previous collaboration being one of them. This is almost done and I’m super excited about the chilled pop vibes on this one. Yasmin, we don't often hear the sax highlighted so eloquently in songs. How long have you been playing and what about its sound do you love incorporating into your songs? Yasmin: I've been in love with the sax since I was 11 years old - I saw a soprano sax on an instrument poster at school and a teacher told me to start playing alto sax in order to eventually play the soprano, so I did and spent every free moment playing the sax. It's just such a sexy, diverse, and expressive instrument that makes me feel connected to it when I play. It helps that mine is hot pink & gold plated saxophone I incorporate sax as a kind of 'duo' part in my songs; it helps me with the melody and appears mostly in the bridges of my songs like a second vocalist. One of the things I especially love about Sax is that it can be played in most styles and I love sax in folk songs/artists like recently Ziggy Alberts' 'Hands I Can Hold' that perhaps people don't expect to hear, but it can be such an uplifting instrument. We understand there are a few more projects in the works from the two of you. What can we expect to hear about your future collaborations? Yasmin: We are for sure working on more songs together and maybe even remix some of my other previously released tracks to have some fun with. We have really enjoyed working together and like you say, it really is a match made in musical heaven so hopefully, there is more to come from us both including originals and remixes - watch this shore! Sam: I’m currently working on a concept EP, consisting of 5 songs, with deep lounge vibes mixed in with upbeat tropical pop elements. I won’t give too much away, but there’s a story flowing through each of the 5 songs. Alongside the EP though, I’ve been working on other collaborations and spending a lot of time in my home studio, trying to find my sound. I’ve got one collaboration coming out soon with VIRDU that’ll be a big hit. I’m also working on a few other songs with producers such as Absolute Zero, Daniel Lev, and Nixx, who are immersed in the EDM/House genre. I’m hoping to work with Yasmin again in the future - I really enjoyed the collaboration and it was super fun to work on this remix and it’ll be awesome to give a chilled, tropical renovation on some more of her songs. instagram.com/samuriium.music instagram.com/yasminnatashamusic #BUZZMUSIC

From Milwaukee to Los Angeles, pop artist Michael Fairman releases an empowering single titled "Other Side." After moving from Los Angeles to New York and back to LA, Michael Fairman saw many unexpected turns that took his career on different paths than he anticipated. He knows that if he doesn't take action on his career now, he'll regret it for years to come. Displaying this strength through his latest single "Other Side," Michael Fairman shares introspective lyrics of growing older as time moves forward and moving to places of self-love and dignity. While the instrumentation gives off a radiant feel-good atmosphere, Michael Fairman adds to this feeling with incredibly honest lyricism. Listening to "Other Side," the song begins with soft acoustic guitar and celestial pads. While quickly moving into a short and plucky electric guitar, Michael Fairman begins vocalizing his woes of standing the test of time. As the chorus comes around, we can feel a sense of belonging to the song as Michael Fairman sings such a positive message of accepting that time is continuously moving. Not to mention the unifying instrumentals through a bright mid-tempo approach, this entire song can easily resonate with anyone who feels their youthfulness threatened. With "Other Side," Michael Fairman realizes that he must show himself love and keep his inner child alive. A song that reminds us that age is but a number, "Other Side," allows us to keep moving alongside time. Listen to "Other Side" here. Hey Michael Fairman, welcome to BuzzMusic! We're truly touched by your inspirational and forward-thinking single, "Other Side." When you sing about going to the "Other Side," does the "Other Side" represent a more peaceful and optimistic outlook on life? I don’t know if I would say “peaceful” but I would say it represents “being at peace with yourself”, and where you are at, and that through all the difficult times you have been challenged by in life; that you can hold your head high that you have gotten through it all.  And yes, the “Other Side” as referenced in the song is from an optimistic vantage point that there is always hope, even in the darkest of times.  One must never give up hope. Seeing as Michael Fairman's single "Other Side" is about the future and time, what drove you to create a song that accepts the unpredictable future and growing older?  They always say the best songs are written from personal experience, and sharing authentic parts of your life.  I was facing an unpredictable future with a surgery I needed to have at the time I wrote “Other Side”. That was coupled with the fact that as I looked around me, as said in the lyric of the song, “Time keeps moving forward”.  I was growing older and feeling the effects of the perception of that.  There is such ageism in this country- that people 45 and up are not viable and vital - whether it be getting hired for jobs, finding a love connection, or whether it be in pop music and as an artist where youth sells, while life-experience may not.  If anything with my music, I hope that I can flip the switch and have an impact in the music industry as a new artist that delivers time and time again; music that is in-step with the sound of the times, and that it can be heard on pop radio without discrimination based on age. We've noticed that "Other Side" is relatively different from the rest of Michael Fairman's discography. What pulled you to create something different, especially through the uplifting and natural instrumentals? It was time.  I had recorded the dance track and the pop anthem vibes in my previous singles “Thing About Me” and “Can’t Let You Go”.  I knew I wanted to record something that was very profound and deep on many levels, and to make it a much more intimate sound, while maintaining what has been unique to all the production of my released tracks on Spotify and Apple Music, etc.   So that is how “Other Side” came about. We've heard that Michael Fairman's most significant influence was George Michael, and his passing allowed you to realize how short life is and that your talent needs to be displayed every day. How will you reflect this onto your music career? George Michael’s passing weighed so heavy on me; that this brilliant singer/songwriter was gone.  It was my wake-up call to follow what I believe I was meant to do all of my life, and to get back up and restart that aspect of my show business career, even later in my life, and to let my singing voice and my songs be heard.  I can only hope that in the next years of my life, I can write and perform material even half as good as George Michael’s who songs remain a constant inspiration, as he truly bared his soul and touched so many people because of it. What's next? We FINALLY were able to shoot the official music video for “Other Side”.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we were trying to shoot it since March, and in Los Angeles where COVID-19 cases have recently spiked.  Recently, we were able to lock in a location and have a small crew - all wearing masks with social distancing protocols in place - to get it done.  I can’t wait for people to see it. (In the meantime, I put together an at-home acoustic video performance of “Other Side” that I hope people enjoy)  In addition, I have a new track in production as the follow-up to “Other Side” and there just may be a virtual kind of concert coming up depending on how things shake out with the pandemic.  It’s a different world we live in now, and in this new reality, it’s about finding additional ways to keep engaged with your fans, and with your music. So, I would say, “Stay tuned!” instagram.com/michaelfairmantv facebook.com/michael.fairman1 twitter.com/michaelfairman #BUZZMUSIC

Chugging electric guitars usher you into Kellye Rather's latest release, "Up in Flames." Kellye transplanted her western roots from Colorado Springs to Nashville in 2017 and has since been weaving carefully crafted elements of country, rock, and pop together, putting forth a unique and propelling atmosphere of sound. On her latest single "Up in Flames," Kellye has created a flammable, igniting track that engulfs the listener in a sultry, amplified western song. Kellye Rather sings like a country music rebel; her voice is surging strongly on "Up in Flames" and perfectly portrays the incinerated relationship featured within the lyrics. Her descriptive verses make no assumptions about what "Up in Flames" implies. Lyrics like "we started out as a nice warm glow, then we were raging fire out of control," "the smoke that we were rolling took its toll," "I won't stop until your memory's up in flames" and "I'm walking on your ashes every day," paint a story of a burned-out relationship and Kellye's devotion to turning the past into ashes. We love the symbolism Kellye creates in her songwriting, one of her many talents. As the boot-stomping beat moves the song forward, the guitars wail away with a country-western tinge, as the background of sound builds an electrified wall of sound. Kellye's voice remains a powerhouse of vocal delivery throughout the track as she presents her renegade lyrics with a sense of devilish fun. We had a blast listening to "Up in Flames," and we know you will too. Discover Kellye Rather's "Up in Flames" here. Hello Kellye, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We love the rebellious energy you laid down on "Up in Flames." Can you start by telling the listeners a bit more about the song and how it came about? I wrote this song shortly after I moved to Nashville. Not a lot of people know this, but I went through a rough patch before I left Colorado. Between bad relationships and my own demons, I held onto a lot of pain. So I wrote this song when I wanted to set everything that reminded of that time on fire. Now I didn’t actually set my stuff on fire, but I did get rid of everything, and I felt a lot of clarity after doing that. I thought that writing “Up in Flames” would be a perfect fit for me because I’ve always been a bit of a spitfire. This song also has one of my favorite lines in the bridge, because I’m definitely throwing shade at one of my ex’s, but not a lot of people would be able to tell unless they had seen us perform together in the small town I was from. But I also think this song is very relatable to a lot of people who have been through heartbreak and feel like they’re going crazy afterward. I always try to write stuff that can be empowering to others.  The opening sequence to "Up in Flames" features this charged electric guitar that chugs the song forward, it's gritty while remaining western influenced. Can you tell us a bit about your musical influences and your ability to blend separate genres so cohesively? I grew up on the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith, Elton John, and James Taylor. I’ve always had a lot of different musical influences in my life and had an appreciation for every genre, so I think that makes it easier to try to blend several genres. Music is powerful, and I always match the music I play to what I’m feeling that day. From heavy metal to pop to country, I can vibe with everything.  What has relocating to Nashville done for your music? How has your music evolved since relocating your career there? Nashville is like a big family. I was nervous about going from being a big fish in a small pond to a small fish in a big pond. But I was surprised to realize how supportive everyone is, and how team-oriented the industry can be. We’re all in this together reaching for the same dream, and I gained a lot of confidence from that support once I moved here. It also inspired me to learn to play guitar so I could accompany myself at writers rounds and get my music heard.  You really get into the energy of the song and your voice embodies the tone of the song. How do you get your mind into the atmosphere of a track when performing? I have a really great band that helps me keep up the energy on stage, and I love feeding off the energy from the crowd. I can usually get some pretty great crowd involvement because of the high energy songs I sing, so it makes my job a lot easier to be able to give back the energy I get from fans. I also remind myself that I’m not just singing a song, I’m telling a story.  What's next? I’m going to keep writing/recording and expanding my brand. I’ve got a couple more songs to put out this year already and am in the process of recording more! I had a few festivals booked for this summer which unfortunately got canceled because of the crazy year we’ve been having, but I look forward to rescheduling those performances and hitting the road with my band next year. I’m really hoping to make a connection with the fans out of state and continue to make new ones! instagram.com/kellyerathermusic facebook.com/kellyerather #BUZZMUSIC

Leah Martin-Brown originally hails from down under but has called Los Angeles home for close to a decade and now brings us her latest single "Voices" with ferocity and prowess. Leah has shared the stage with Dreamtheatre, Flogging Molly, Nita Strauss, Glen Sobel, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry, and has performed alongside Nuno Bettencourt, Nancy Wilson, Avril Lavigne, and Orianth. Currently signed with Blue Lemon Management, Leah is busy writing the upcoming Evol Walks record as well as digging into her song vault, releasing previously unheard projects. Ghostly calls build the intro into "Voices" as hard-hitting, electrified guitars and crashing symbols enter the atmosphere. Leah's resonating call entrances us as she beckons, "silence stalls me, voices haunt me, darkness calls me, tasting my soul." The guitar propels a grueling power, and the distorted piano adds to the sheer madness of this track. There are apparent aspects of stadium-ready, heavy metal elements of sound that are begging for this track to be unleashed on hoards of fans live. Leah's dark and powerful delivery of her lyrics entrances the listener. Leah has undoubtedly put her foot down with power on her latest track, "Voices," we can't wait to hear what she unleashes next from her vault of sound. Discover "Voices" here. instagram.com/adventuresinplasticland facebook.com/leahelizabethmartinbrown leahmartinbrown.com #BUZZMUSIC

A bouncy electronic beat instantly gets your head nodding along on Mou5ZyZZ & Dewik & Arikado's latest release, "Exhale." This team of artists invests their time in collaborating to create enjoyable, reflective pieces of art that genuinely resonate with the listener while upholding their own artistic visions. To feel the music course through your body is what Mou5ZyZZ & Dewik & Arikado do so expertly on their latest release, "Exhale." The collab has created a piece of sound that positively effects the listener while creating a form of release. The electro beat is in full gear as you press play on "Exhale," as synths of sound fly into the soundscape. There is a loud and reverberating sound that comes in and out of the background; you can almost slide down its notes of sound dropping to its low depths. A calm and serene voice harmoniously instructs the listener to "Exhale" throughout the track, almost as if are involved in EDM breathing exercise. "Exhale" is an evolution of sound that continuously builds, adding new elements of sound, tempos, and waves of percussion that wash over the listener. "Exhale" is a urethral experience, and we are positive it will be for you too. Discover "Exhale" here. Hello Mou5ZyZZ & Dewik & Arikado and welcome to BuzzMusic. Can you start by telling us how your collaboration came about? We'll Mou5ZyZZ(USA) and Dewik (India) Became friends over the Internet through Instagram and have known each other a year Mou5ZyZZ and Dewik. We both talked about possibly working on a track together when we both had time etc to put in the work and so...Mou5ZyZZ started building a Techno Track and during this time Dewik asked Mou5ZyZZ if he might be interested in his friend Arikado in India as well being part of this Techno Track Build and So Mou5ZyZZ accepted the joint effort of Arikado making this track with Mou5ZyZZ, Dewik, & Arikado- and Well Exhale was born in about 8 months time and planning, etc. It's on over 300+ PLATFORMS WORLDWIDE, SPOTIFY, BEATPORT, ITUNES, APPLE MUSIC, AMAZON MUSIC, DEEZER, etc. What about the EDM scene inspires you to create music that promotes a positive message? Simple EDM is a Scene that is full Expression and with Mou5ZyZZ,  US two Dewik, and Arikado stand with Mou5ZyZZ as he always says... Be You, Be Free, Be HAPPPYYY! It's about pushing a positive message.  Of being free and being yourself...  you only have one life to live so live it to the fullest and as long as you're not hurting anybody what should it matter how you express yourself especially when it's in the privacy of your own life but either way we stand as pushing a positive message of just being yourself and if people don't like who you are then too bad there's always somebody out there that just might be accepting of you and US 3 Mou5ZyZZ, Dewik, & Arikado WE ACCEPT ALL! We felt like we were immersed in an EDM breathing exercise on your latest release "Exhale." What feelings did you want to promote for the listener on this captivating track? That's so awesome to hear your guy's input. We 3 love to hear how people respond to our music especially being producers ourselves we like to know what is coming into people's minds as they listen to our music so that's great. I'm glad to hear that.  "Exhale" will be available July 3rd on Mou5 Chee5e Records. What kind of space does the label create for its artists? As far as us 3 well you gotta remember there are 3 different people involved in making this track were In 2 different parts of the world.  It's simple in the way that we all 3 that made this track think about it with this techno track it has some complexity to it since it is a pretty long track it's a long journey but the whole point is to excel beyond destiny however you may take that the way we look at it as 3 artists that worked on this track it's up to you as a person and each person throughout their life to make life what they want it to Be. Another Words EXHALE- BEYOND DESTINY!!! What's next for you? As for us 3-Mou5ZyZZ, Dewik, & Arikado. We are starting a trio group called (3 Shades) it's going to be mostly a House GENRE group though that could change with time and House GENRES are huge and Range in tons of Sub GENRES etc... So keep a lookout for NEW Music coming from US 3 as well. Mou5ZyZZ  Will continue to release music on his own as well as other side projects he has working with other artists worldwide.  Keep on the lookout for tons of New Music always coming from Mou5ZyZZ and His Awesome Record Label ALSO: Mou5ZyZZ- 1ST ALBUM RELEASE COMING FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH 2020 Mou5ZyZZ- Bring It Back (Trance Album). 7 Tracks FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH 2020. As Far as Dewik & Arikado we both have many projects in India we both are working on together and with other Artists Worldwide. Be on the lookout for our New Music and New Projects coming your way from these 2 awesome India Producer/Dj/Artists. instagram.com/mou5chee5erecords instagram.com/mou5zyzz facebook.com/Mou5ZyZZ #BUZZMUSIC