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Southern Californian Songwriter MISY releases her smooth and modern EP 'LIFE, SOLACE & DIVINITY.' Never conforming to one genre, MISY has experimented with many different styles all to narrow down her unique and ethereal sound. Letting her emotions lead the way, MISY has created a beautiful 4-track EP that blends the likes of R&B, soul, hip-hop, and pop. Giving us modern and fresh sounds through brilliant production techniques, MISY’s EP “LIFE, SOLACE & DIVINITY” takes us through warm and bright thoughts of floating around your daydream. The intro track “Divine” is exactly that, gracing down from above with heavenly production that reaches our hearts, MISY’s vocals chime in and perfectly meet the production's ethereal feel. Her vocals seem so effortless as she easily sings passionate melodies with incredibly meaningful lyrics. Singing about how her heart skips a beat when she’s in someone’s presence, and how she’s finally found someone to love her the way she desires. Finally settling down with someone who she loves deeply, MISY gives many thanks to the powers above for the life she was given, and the loving person by her side. The next track “La Da Da” opens with more of a spoken word approach through MISY’s voice, while she speaks her truth of finding beauty amongst the madness. A textured mid-tempo beat that ranges from R&B to soul through soft instrumentals and transcendent synths. MISY comes forward with very realistic lyrics of being a wide-eyed child and not realizing the hardships that come with life. As she used to dream about her future, now MISY has to think twice about what she truly wants after experiencing the downsides of life. The beat keeps us in a trance the entire way through and genuinely doesn’t fail to transport us to dream-like places. The third track being “Our Own World”, MISY ties in this mix of R&B and EDM through precise production that keeps us wanting more. The opening organ really gives the song that nostalgic feel, all while the remaining production is very modern and fresh. MISY sings lyrics about escaping reality, and instead of questioning whether she’s died and gone to heaven, she realizes that all that happened was the opening of her mind. Singing passionate lyrics of living in your own world with someone special, MISY provides a very soulful song that highlights her tender passion towards this person and life in general. Ending off the EP with the outro track “Fake People”, we can really hear the hip-hop influence on this song. A very catchy tune right from the beginning, especially through the ambient production that’s very well crafted. MISY sings about inauthenticity and how many people will never accept their trauma, instead try to ignore and run from it. She lets us know that it’s normal to feel lost because we can’t find ourselves when we haven't lost ourselves first. A very conceptual track that lets you realize how similar human beings are, and how we all fight our inner demons in order to find some clarity. All four tracks on MISY’s EP brought us to the moon and back with celestial production, timeless messages, and her tender vocal stylings. Make sure not to miss out on the EP’s experience, as we’re sure you’ll find a message that relates. Discover 'LIFE, SOLACE & DIVINITY' here. Hey MISY, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re captivated by each track on your recent expansive EP “LIFE, SOLACE & DIVINITY”. What was your main inspiration behind the creation of your EP? This EP came together in a super interesting way. For about 6 months, I wasn't releasing music solely because I was recording so much! Bradley Carter, my producer, and partner, has taught me so much about producing, that it made me want to get more creative with my recording style. We challenge each other to write a song every day. Although it doesn't always happen, there are days where a song like "Divine" comes out so effortlessly, that it would be foolish of me not to release it! And I felt that way about the other three songs on this EP, too. Listening through all this music we had made,  I realized that these four songs all had similar themes, talking about the world and the people in it, falling in love, and growing up. Each of these songs came from life epiphanies I was having and hard lessons I was learning, as well as constantly being reminded of my deep love for Bradley. We made this entire EP together from start to finish, and I am honored to have co-produced the entire project beside him. We also had some intense spiritual experiences together that inspired these songs. That's why I called the EP "LIFE, SOLACE & DIVINITY" because it's about learning from life, finding your inner solace, and connecting with the divinity that is around and inside all of us! With four different tracks off your “LIFE, SOLACE & DIVINITY” EP, MISY serves powerful atmospheres with each song. Why did you choose these four tracks to make up your EP, and did you have other contenders that didn't make the cut? All four of these songs have a dream-like production quality, conversational lyrics, and contain truths from my life that I wanted to share together. I felt that these songs represented a side of me that I haven't shown my listeners yet. It is the first project I am releasing that contains drug references and profanity, but it is my most honest work yet. "Divine" and "Our Own World" are like sister songs to me, because they both represent the love I have for this world and for Bradley. "La Da Da" and "Fake People" on the other hand are also like sister songs, because they are both more conversational, where I sing about the deeper things on my heart and my mind. Like growing up, and how scary that is. And realizing that people aren't always going to be genuine. And you're gonna be let down but love makes everything worth it. I definitely have more songs that could've made the cut, but these songs just flowed together so perfectly that it wasn't much of a struggle to make the decision to release these together. MISY really tied her heart into the entire EP “LIFE, SOLACE & DIVINITY”. Do you have a song on the EP that’s the most personal to you, and why? Yes. "La Da Da" is my most personal for sure. I wrote this around my 25th birthday. I was feeling like the past 25 years have just flown by, and was feeling a little down about getting older. After dealing with depression and anxiety for the past 15 years, I was getting tired of the strains of the music industry and the way of life I had chosen. The lyric "dreams used to be what I was living for, now I'm not so sure" is my favorite lyric on the EP. I was sitting on my couch with the mic in front of me, I sang that lyric and soon enough, this song was born in the most effortless way. I was really questioning my life when I wrote this. I can be so hard on myself with my goals, that it was slowly killing me. The pressure I had built up and put on myself to be successful was a lot. I realized that I actually didn't want the life I had been dreaming of for so long. I could care less about followers and I don't want to be in the public eye. I realized I could never live without songwriting, but I could live without performing. The life of an "artist" gives me so much anxiety, and I had to break free of that. Now I'm just living humbly, focusing on writing, and releasing music when I feel like it, and I have never felt so free. The realizations I talk about in this song gave me that inner freedom. Each track off your “LIFE, SOLACE & DIVINITY” EP brings forward a unique message of their own. Was there an overall message that you wanted listeners to grasp from the EP? Overall, I just want people to see that life is all about the ups and downs. It's not about the destination, but the journey. That's what I want people to get out of this record. This world can be cruel, but we cannot forget how absolutely beautiful it can be, also. And without the bad, we can't have the good. We all feel a little lost sometimes and we're all learning, so just be real and true to yourself and everything will work out. I think our society is slowly forgetting that authenticity is how we grow, and how we learn from each other. Our modern world pressures us to be perfect, but nobody is perfect! We all have our own path, our own story, and each of us is divine in our own way, and we can help each other if we open up and allow love to guide us. What's next for you? I am thinking about releasing a full album by the end of this year! I have quite a few acoustic-pop songs that I'd like to get out in the world, and certain songs that I've been holding onto but could definitely be released together. Bradley and I just signed a licensing deal together, so who knows, we might be selling some of those songs for TV & film! The future is unclear but very bright, and I couldn't be more excited about my career as a songwriter and a producer! instagram.com/thenameisMISY thenameismisy.com #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from San Pedro, alt-pop duo The Habits release their warm and fun-loving single “After Party”. Consisting of singer/guitarist Wolf Bradley and drummer Andrew Macatrao, The Habits have found their sound in the middle of the L.A. music scene with lots more to come. Releasing their playful single “After Party,” The Habits bring in cheerful instrumentals giving us that upbeat pop feel. Sharing incredibly catchy melodies that ring around our brain for the remainder of the day, The Habits have also created a fun and conceptual music video taking place in the nightclub scene of 1994, baggy neon sweatsuits and all. Starting off “After Party” and jumping right into the instrumental, Andrew Macatrao’s drums set off the upbeat and lively mood of the track while Wolf Bradley gives us those groovy electric guitar melodies. Singing playful lyrics of the natural energy you feel when getting into the “After Party,” the music video takes another playful turn. With scenes of The Habits in Vanilla Ice-style outfits returning to the back of the line after the bouncers wouldn’t let them in, we can feel the pure and unaltered vibe coming from The Habits as they create something for all of us to enjoy. Truly an uplifting song through energetic instrumentals and The Habits’ playful performance, “After Party” has us dancing in the late hours of the night. Stream "After Party" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, The Habits! We’re loving the energy off your latest upbeat single “After Party”. What sort of message or story did you want to portray with the single? Thank you so much for talking to us! The concept for "AfterParty" is finding your confidence and growing as a person. The song is sung from the perspective of an inner monologue. I'm basically giving myself a pep talk. I'm coming to terms with the fact that who I am isn't the best version of myself and not who I want to be. We thought an afterparty is a cool setting to have this conversation because growing and finding yourself should be a celebration. Your single “After Party” takes us on an uplifting journey through The Habits’ instrumentals. How did the two of you divide up the creative process to reach the end goal for “After Party?" Going into this song we knew we wanted to keep the instrumentation really organic. The song started out as a simple drum groove paired with a bass line that kept the song moving and an acoustic guitar. We consciously didn't want to overwhelm the song instrumentally. Once the song was written, the two of us and our long time producer, Courtney Ballard, got into the studio and worked it out. We’ve heard that The Habits create music that tells stories of love, loss, and everything in between. What inspired the two of you to write the inclusive single “After Party” and create something more energetic? We've really felt a lot of personal growth in the last year of our lives. We've really come into our own as musicians and songwriters, but also as people. We've been reflecting a lot on the past and all the good things and bad things that have happened that really shaped who we are and want to be. This song is about accepting that not only do you want to, but you NEED to grow and that realization is difficult but worth throwing a party for. So, we wanted the song to be upbeat and fun to listen to. Speaking on the music video for “After Party”, The Habits share these playful scenes of the two of you getting bounced from the club in 1994. Why did you decide to take this nostalgic and comical route with the music video? We love 90's vibes. Plain and simple. Colorful. Loud. Just like us. We ourselves are goofballs and wanted to convey that in our art. We're not the type of guys that are just naturally cool and we are honestly not great at pretending to be. So, we took a route that better displays our personalities. Our band's whole mission is to be ourselves and be as authentic for our audience as possible. It was so much fun to make and we hope that that comes across when people watch it. What can we expect to see next from The Habits? We don't know when it will be released, but we finished recording our second EP the day before the lockdown started in March. It's full of songs that we are the proudest of so far and we are literally bursting with excitement to release it. "After Party" is a great introduction to this new age of The Habits. Again, we don't know exactly when, but we will have a lot more music for everyone soon. instagram.com/habitstheband #BUZZMUSIC

After only a few seconds, the swelling string intro drops out in "Hero," and is replaced by Halle Abadi's warmly saturated vocals. They tantalize as their glowing textures are enhanced by a heartbeat-like pulse deep in the backdrop. Every space is accounted for as beautifully drenched delays and reverbs drip beyond this production—the whole piece frames like a portrait for Halle's voice to contour with. The entire production is centered with a cleverly placed soft snaps, where most others would go the conventional snare samples found on most Pop song's backbeat. "Hero's" chorus injects a more intrinsically tropical rhythmic bounce as the song feels like it evolves into a whole new level of smoldering sensuality. The chorus is embellished with another BuzzMusic favorite, Evolsi, as the two vocals harmonize with each other to heighten the original character of this proving single. It's easy to get absorbed into how the music makes you feel by the song's swaying feel. As you get more rooted in the song, a message unseals itself: trying to please everyone by being their "hero" is just not sustainable. It stifles you for a second as Halle sings, "Do you know to be there for me, hero's need saving too?" and the song reintroduces back into its final chorus. Finally, we're immersed in the climax before it all quietly dissipates back into the air. It's no doubt that anything that C-Ray encounters he manages to enhance, and "Hero," is one for the Pop song playbooks. Discover "Hero" here. Hey there, C-Ray and Halle! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're thrilled to be featuring your newest single "Hero"! Could you tell us some more about how the writing process worked between the two of you and how the overall concept for this song developed? Hey! We’re thrilled for people to hear Hero. I (Halle) toplined with the talented artist Evolsi and we finished writing the song in a day. It helps when you’re writing with someone who understands your vision for the song. When we were playing the track on a loop, I just kept hearing the word “hero” and decided that it should be the focal point of the song. From there, we conceptualized what someone looks like when they’re trying to play the part of the hero for someone in their life. It worked out to lyrically show the timeline of the hero’s journey. For the first couple of verses, the hero shows confidence and wants to portray complete control and capability over the situation. For whatever reason, they believe it is their duty to “save” this other person. Then, we see them start to doubt themself and progressively become more emotionally drained. The hero realizes they need reciprocation and that they can’t always be sacrificing their own well-being for the sake of saving somebody else, hence the lyric “But will you know to be there for me? Heroes need saving too.” You come up with impressively catchy top-lines Halle, it seems like it comes naturally. Are there any habits you've been able to attribute to your abilities as a confident writer? Thank you! Personally, I try to write a lyric or melody line every day to keep my creativity flowing. When I’m writing a full song, I try my best to write whatever feels good at the moment and save the judgment for later, which helps me create more confidently. I’ve learned that whatever feels good to me on the track in terms of lyric and melody will feel good for the listener too. For me, the notion that everything and everyone can provide you with a little inspiration if you look for it definitely has helped my writing process. I look for what makes someone or something unique and I write about it. What has been the most notable milestone for your growth this year as a producer C-Ray? Believe it or not, being in Quarantine has allowed me to slow down and focus more on fine-tuning different attributes and learning new techniques that I’ve been wanting to do for some time now. So, more of an elongated milestone, haha. I have added so many new creative tools to my process that will carry me even further in the development of songs, especially when building from scratch with the artist in the room. On “Hero”, I’ve been able to experiment and reshape elements in the music that I’ve not done before and I hardly could leave it alone. It was like the song kept revealing more of itself to me. Definitely a vital part of my creative growth for 2020. I did check off one of my goals for the year and had a track picked up by Spotify’s “New Music Friday” in Malaysia. Very humbling. Now we just need to hit that playlist here in the states with “Hero” ;) Thank you for joining us here at BuzzMusic! It was a joy featuring you! We're wondering, what's been the best part about working with each other on this song? Do you plan on releasing anything together again soon? Thanks for having us! The best part about working together is being able to bounce ideas off of each other in a safe and non-judgmental space, especially when our vulnerabilities are in the forefront. For “Hero”, the process was no different which made writing and recording the song an incredibly smooth and almost therapeutic process. We absolutely plan on releasing more records together in the near future - much, much sooner than you think. C-Ray and I are super appreciative for all of the support BuzzMusic has shown us and love you guys! instagram.com/halleabadi #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from New York City, R&B singer/songwriter Sulls releases his expressive EP titled 'Revelations'. Not only using the EP as a creative outlet but a needed outlet from pain and despair that many of us can relate to. Sulls mentioned that his 'Revelations' EP was created to share these unfortunate experiences in hopes of finding listeners who will resonate with his deep-rooted messages. Fusing soulful R&B with the hi-fi touch of hip-hop and different dance styles, Sulls is an artist to keep an eye on. Opening the EP with the first track "No One," substantial and dark synths grab our attention and locks in this gripping R&B/pop beat. An invigorating bass line hovers over the track, giving it that infectious rhythm. Sulls' vocals are incredibly smooth and full of breath, really pulling us into his calm and collected tone. A track is surrounding the break up of a rocky relationship, the bitterness, and pettiness of trying to top the other person all to realize they were never the right one for you. This mid-tempo track hits all the right places, passionately preaching independence and finding love for yourself. Moving on to the next track, "Coldness," where it opens with nothing but a faint celestial pad. Creating an introspective and reflective piece with this track, the mid-tempo R&B beat gracefully supports Sulls and his personal lyrics. Singing melancholy lyrics of a toxic relationship that was only seen from one side, and feeling the cold air sink around your feet when recognizing the addictive behavior an abusive relationship can cause. Indeed running extremely deep and vulnerable with this song, Sulls shows incredible growth from the dark places he once was. Reaching the title track "Revelations," Sulls jumps in on this upbeat track and adds energy to the project. A modern blend of the R&B/hip-hop beat keeps our heads bopping away with each kick and snare. Sulls' vocals are so lush and clear, as he sings lyrics with imagery of growing up in NY surrounded by many influential artists and music. Singing inspirational lyrics of not backing down when adversity arises, and constantly learning from experiences in order to grow. Once he seems to have the slightest bit of writer's block, Sulls always goes back to his roots and reminds himself why he began making music in the first place. Fluttery synths and heavy melodies strike the next track "Ghosting," creating a deep atmosphere that's perfect for Sulls' broad sound. Moving into a soft mid-tempo beat, Sulls begins vocalizing these mysterious aspects of a woman who seems to continually escape him. Explaining this sort of trip where he's haunted by this intriguing woman, wanting to get to know her and why she appeared in his mind. A really melodic track that allows Sulls to use his sublime vocal range and mesmerize us with every note makes it clear that he's busy being mesmerized by this story-like figure. As the EP reaches the beautiful outro track "Defining," Sulls mentioned that this was the most personal song on the project. This down-tempo piece strikes the heart with haunting ghost vocals, soothing piano, and tender strings. Sulls softly begins singing about heavy topics of mental health and finding what truly defines you in life. He sings lyrics surrounding different people, where one seems to be unhindered by their inner demons, while the other is struggling to find a good day. A track that lets you reflect on what's stopping you from succeeding, Sulls ended off his EP on an amazing note full of power and mental strength. An intriguing project from the first to the fifth track, Sulls' EP "Revelations' finds its way over to our hearts, yet also to our minds. Brilliant concepts and the deep emotions Sulls provides truly keep us locked in and listening. You can listen to 'Revelations' here. Hey Sulls, welcome to BuzzMusic! We were captivated from beginning to end by your latest EP “Revelations”. Were these five tracks made specifically for the EP, or was it more a collection of prior songs that fit together? Thank you for welcoming me, it’s a pleasure sharing my music with you. Actually, as I was putting together this project, I didn’t really have a clear direction on where it would lead but I feel that it came together pretty naturally as I continued writing. These specific tracks just seemed to blend well together in my head and felt like this project was me coming to terms with myself which is why I titled the EP “Revelations”. Sulls mentioned that the most personal song on the “Revelations” EP is “Defining”. Is there a song that you think will be the most relatable and popular off your EP? As I listen back to each track in its entirety, I feel that it’s a toss-up between “No One” & “Coldness” being that these tracks may be the most relatable as well as sonically enjoyable to listen to. With each song on the “Revelations” EP, Sulls provides beautiful lyricism all the way through. Could you share what your songwriting process was like, and what kept you comfortable when writing from a melancholy and vulnerable place? For me, as a songwriter, it starts from the connection that’s built around the tracks. I tend to write off a mental image I create while listening back to some particular track. Either I’m walking around in the city or grabbing some lunch, to me inspiration is found everywhere. I find writing to be therapeutic as I paint these visuals with words. Sometimes I may just get a line that gets stuck in my head - other times I’d get a full verse alongside the bridge and hook for most tracks I feel inspired to write on. It all depends on the feeling I get while listening back to these tracks I’m working on. Sulls’ EP “Revelations” is the first full body of work we’ve seen from you since 2017, not to mention a single released earlier this year. Why did you take a break from releasing music, and what made you get back in the game? When I had released my previous project titled “Written Scenes” back in 2017, my approach with this project was to show how versatile of a writer I was, but by taking the break between projects I feel that I was able to focus more on a style that better suits me as the artist I am. Also, I felt inspired to come back with a new approach to my music. What can we expect to see from you next? I’m usually incognito when it comes to pending projects, but one thing that I can say is that it will be an eclectic mix that I look forward to sharing when ready. instagram.com/lyrical_stylesllc youtube.com/user/JustSulls facebook.com/lyrical.styles.50 #BUZZMUSIC

Octavio Rodriguez, or otherwise known as Taūv, is a New Jersey-based music producer who focuses on creating emotional instrumental music that gets you feeling. Using a visual storytelling approach to coming up with inspiration, Taūv aspires to become a film composer and hopes that the music that he creates a picture in the listener's head. Taūv can put us into a calm emotional state with his latest release, "With a Vengeance," it is one of those releases that you would deeply regret missing out on. "With a Vengeance" is a very calm tune to listen to, it has a very organic tonality to it that resonates deeply within your soul. The instrumentation is incredibly fluid from the moment "With a Vengeance" begins. It features a kalimba-like instrument that beautifully sings overtop of woodwind-link pads and ethereal textures transport you to this otherworldly jungle scenario where both mystery and beauty surround you. Halfway through "With a Vengeance," Taūv introduces an esoteric ambient groove with cymbals that give us goosebumps that last until the end of the record. "With a Vengeance" is a brilliant "put your mind at ease" tune that we think that everyone would give a listen to. You can listen to “With a Vengeance” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Taūv! Your latest release “With a Vengeance” gives us a beautiful mystical vibe! What image did you have in your head while creating this one? What does it mean to you? Thanks for welcoming me! Wow, mystical, I haven't thought of that word to describe it. Thank you for taking the time to listen. When first creating this track, I had many images going on in my mind. From seeing an animal hunt for prey to seeing two people about to fight, there was a lot of intense emotions that I felt when I heard the original sample for this track. Before I was even done with this instrumental, I knew it would be important to me. "With A Vengeance" is the one song that confirmed that I can capture emotion and build something bigger with it. For me, it was an achievement. We’re loving the organic tonality to the instruments used in “With a Vengeance”! How did you create all of the instruments that we hear? Did you record anything? Thank you! Honestly, a lot of the instruments are stock ones from the DAW I used, Reason. I don't have a studio or a room to myself to create all these tracks. I don't have the equipment to record anything so I work with what I have and make the best with it. Most of my music was made on my laptop and a small midi keyboard at the kitchen table with everyone around me talking and going about their day. It never distracts me though. I have gotten very used to having a lot going on around me while making music. Since beginning to create music, how do you feel you have grown as an artist from then to the music you are creating now? I would say much has changed. Before, I was very concerned with what people thought about my music and using the programs or equipment that many great producers use. I would always attempt to make something similar to what other artists make, thinking it would help me "make it" in music. Now, it's different. It's all fun for me. I create tracks that I enjoy and I just want to share all of them with everyone since I believe I am not the only one that will enjoy these tracks. We heard that you aspire to become a film composer! What are some goals you have in place and plans to achieve those goals to help complete your dreams? It all boils down to one goal, release music. I believe the more tracks I put out to the world, the better my chances are of the right person noticing them and maybe one day, I'll get that call to have my music featured in a movie or show. My time is coming. it's only a matter of time and I just have to stay focused and continue releasing music. What's next for you? Right now, I have gotten very into making visuals for all the music I have released in the past year. I always go on about making tracks based off the "scenes in my head" and the emotions felt in my everyday life. I want everyone else to see what I see. I think these videos will help with that! This project will occupy my time for a while. After that, it's back to making more music. Instagram.com/_tauv Tauv.bandcamp.com facebook.com/tauvmusic #BUZZMUSIC

DOLLY BING BING is an artist whose music is the culmination of electronic, R&B, and pop to create alien-like unique soundscapes that take yours out of this world. To further captivate her audience, DOLLY BING BING brings an incredibly exciting live performance where she will sing, rap, and dance as the fearless person she is without having any shame. This effect of being brave and bold is easily heard and seen in her latest music video for her release “KUSJE.” “KUSJE” is one of those tunes that you will be able to experience at any time of day, whether late at night by yourself while sobering up, or at a major festival. There are, however, major dance vibes going on, most notable from the extremely exciting percussion and bass rhythms that create a perfectly groovy backbone for DOLLY BING BING vocals to sit-on-top and create an ethereal soundscape that pulls us into her alien world. To complement the music is a thrilling post-apocalyptic video that radiates heavy Mad Max and Tank Girl vibes where DOLLY BING BING is a sword-wielding warrior that leads the most flamboyant of survivors towards freedom. You can find “KUSJE” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic DOLLY BING BING! Your latest music video for “KUSJE” is full of post-apocalyptic but feel-good vibes, what was the inspiration behind going in this aesthetic? The video is inspired by the different layers bubbling around in DOLLY's futuristic 'Battle Angel World' but also by the related dystopian universes of the movie series Mad Max and 90’s cartoon Tank Girl. It opens a rusty, post-apocalyptic (post-corona?) world, a tough, broken world of doom and gloom yet touched by a drop of DOLLY: touched up by glam, extravaganza, fantasia and kink. Only the most flamboyant creatures survived. They dance together along DOLLY at her edgy warrior survivor party featuring dirt bikes, trucks and cranes. They are the new diamonds to shine between dust, waste, scrap and the ruins of a lost society. They are the creatures of hope, breaking with the rule of technology and industry, celebrating and battling for the beauty of the sexual, physical, colorful and queer. They incarnate the power of realness and the force of pleasure. DOLLY’s ‘Battle Angel World’ was what inspired the director of the video, Antwerp legend, Kyky Kong Kong, to put a sword in DOLLY’s hands. To her ‘DOLLY encapsulates all that is future and past in one real, tactile being from flesh and blood, but who actually looks like she’s from a higher order, genetically modified or a semi-cyborg.’ Indeed this is what DOLLY’s post-apocalyptic world and appearance represent: the multiverse existence of a cybersexual fantasy. She is both an ancient athlete with oiled up sculptural muscles, training herself to levels of the ultimate mythological Olympic warrior, as well as a kind-hearted and loving poet angel wrapped in a layer of sex and glam, looking like a sci-fi bondage manga-doll only available online. ‘To me DOLLY symbolizes a new era,’ says Kong Kong, ‘so I wanted to show her off as a shining battle goddess rising from disaster and bringing a spark to a lost world.’. Kong Kong takes the viewer along a journey where each stage – the bikers, the dancers, the bodybuilder, a lonely DOLLY wielding the sword and fighting against an invisible past – mirrors an aspect of DOLLY’s persona as a total living artwork, bearing the old scars of deeply lived emotions and the traces of new seeds for her full-blown future capacities as a charming ‘avatar’. The songwriting and production of “KUSJE” have both a dancy and ethereal vibe to it, how did you come up with the backing rhythm and then those vocal riffs that feel like they belong in the sky? For ‘KUSJE’ and for a whole bunch of upcoming songs, I collaborated with NY producer ABSRDST (he actually now moved to Arizona!), who has been coined as ‘dance music’s best-kept secret’ and has worked with the likes of Dorian Electra, GIMI and Diveo ... When we had our first meeting about the song I had him listen to Justin Timberlake’s lustful dance track ‘Like I love you’. As a young girl trying to blow steam off while being trained in a very strict professional ballet school, I used to make little choreographies to that song and to the very sensual hit music from that era (Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Kylie Minogue. Those songs gave me the kicks and they never stopped doing that. I wanted to put something from that ‘radio-hit-club-banger’ feel in my own music while leveling it up with a futuristic sound and with the alien-angel esthetics of my voice. DOLLY represents a creature from another dimension, a heavenly sci-fi warrior, so her lyrical signature is of angelic order. Contrasting the sticky, filthy beat, the sensual giggles and nasty sighs, all elements conjuring up the world of the flesh, with these complementing ethereal layers, makes KUSJE unique and a symbol of the syntheses of oppositions DOLLY – as a pop-performer and as a total work of art – radiates. We’re loving how bold you were with every aspect of this release, what was the inspiration behind coming up with this song? KUSJE is a light-hearted, sensual clubby pop track yet it shakes up a universal desire rather tangibly up to date in our shared world as a global village, advanced by the tricks, taps and clicks of hardstyle cyberlife (and certainly now in current lockdown-quarantine times): it sings about online love and how to make the fantasies on the screen and the pleasures in the phone come true. Taking the plane across the world to your lover is the wish, something I actually really did. I fell in love with an artist from Brazil who approached me via Instagram and we developed a very deep relationship online. We felt such a strong connection and pull that we had to break with the virtual in order to experience the real. ‘We’re deep inside the wwweb ...we had to make it true, got my ticket to you, I just landed, we took off, our desires they will never come down ...’ With its rythmically rushing sighs, a nasty giggle, the filthy, sticky beat and the special effects on DOLLY’s sugar voice as if she’s moaning through the phone, this deeply physical song radiates tease, sex, exhibitionism and temptation beyond the digital limitations of the internet: ‘You get a little taste ... come get a little bit of me ...’ The song is both in English as well as in Dutch, DOLLY’s native language, making it catchy as well as alien. The chorus unfolds an almost childish game with the sweetness of throwing little kisses at her lover. Who would you say would be your target audience for this release? We feel like there is an incredibly wide range of people who would enjoy “KUSJE”, is there any specific message within the music that you feel like resonate with any person in particular? My music is for everyone. But it especially hopes to shape space of freedom for all who experience themselves as different from the norm, as not accepted by society, as uncategorizable. The queer community is a big target group, yet to me, anyone who feels touched by what I do or is inspired and fueled by my fearlessness and freedom of expression makes me the happiest person on earth. DOLLY’s message is one of rebellion: ‘F*ck the establishment, make up your own rules ... and make love!’ In the light of the current ‘Corona-pocalypse’ and lockdown-crisis, my video is highly relevant and definitely carries a message. It shows how after the end of the old mechanism and the (maybe desired) destruction of an already sick world, brilliant diamonds are still dancing and shimmering between the wreckage in the wasteland. They are like swords: they get stronger in the purge of the fire. Nothing is lost by the fall of civilization and the death of its capitalist ratrace routines: more freedom is gained for what already escaped its suffocating loop-holes. Attacked by a threatening virus revealing the doom of our planet and feeling the beautiful movements of change and battle for black lives rising, we hope DOLLY goes viral and spreads nothing better than the purest and most contagious germs of love and hope. What else can we expect from you in 2020? A second track that I created with ABSRDST will be released this summer and we are working on a whole series of singles, likely to form an album. To celebrate the release of KUSJE I launch in these upcoming weeks a limited edition DOLLY T-shirt collection and a special BING BING chief mask, available on my website. For its campaign, next to myself, we asked Rinus Van de Velde to model the collection. A true honor as he is one of Belgium’s most famous and best-selling visual artists today and a close friend. I am also a visual artist and sculptor, creating works under the moniker STRIPPER ANGEL. I am working on a large scale new sculpture and also on drawings for a hentai-manga project about DOLLY (called: STRIPPER ANGEL DOLLY – ALIEN BATTLE GODDESS – THOUSAND AXES SERIES K-X: Memory and Desire). I am joining a couple of music projects I was asked for and in the autumn I will appear as DOLLY in a big futuristic opera-theatre production called ‘A Revue’ by the Flemish Opera, directed by Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe. And last but not least – if Corona allows us – I am hoping to return back to the stage to bring a brand new big DOLLY show. I’m going to work on it very soon with my fix crew of background dancers called BING BING CLUB. dollybingbing.com facebook.com/DOLLYBINGBING instagram.com/dollybingbing twitter.com/dollybingbing #BUZZMUSIC

Waving to us from the south side of Chicago is the Hip-Hop duo CHISE UP, consisting of members Daws Lotto and Cognac Classic, CHISE UP sets out to create music that is a heavy focus on intricate, well-thought lyricism all while keeping the integrity together through the use of their tight flow. With having four full-length projects already out, CHISE UP has no signs of slowing down and is here to showcase their brand new single “I Wanna Roll.” “I Wanna Roll” is a perfect combination between smooth spacey vibes and heavy, hard-hitting hip-hop. The drums for one hit you in the face with every kick drum, and the high-hats provide the perfect amount of bounce that beautifully compliments the airy and vibey keyboards. The culmination of the heavy and the light create an interesting texture that allows for Chise Up’s vocals to deliver a punchy, attitude heavy, but still approachable vocal performance that tells us about the hustle to rise to the top. “I Wanna Roll” is one of those records that you will be able to put on for any mood. Since listening to “I Wanna Roll,” we cannot wait to hear what else is to come from Chise Up. You can listen to “I Wanna Roll” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic CHISE UP! Your latest release “I Wanna Roll” is full of vibes and punch, what was the inspiration behind the production of it? How did you come up with the smooth keyboard parts and punchy drums? The main inspiration was a Gangsta Pat song from when I was in college The beat is sample-driven. I basically centered the whole beat around the guitar progression.  The punchy drums come from tons of saturation The rap performance is perfectly aggressive and intimate, what does your typical writing process look like? Does one person focus on the lyrics or is it a joint collaboration? Listen to the track, let it speak to me, and come up with what I think it's trying to say. Joint effort. We felt that “I Wanna Roll” was about the hustle of getting to the top, what does the song mean to you? We tell our everyday life in our music, and getting to the top is our goal, daily, so yea, it is exactly about attaining new heights and living life to the fullest. How has living in the South Side of Chicago influenced the music that you are creating? Do you have any idols that you look up to that inspire your art? Being able to articulate our experiences as Chicagoans from the South Side is very unique in and of itself because our city is so segregated. We come from and speak from the BLACK experience, and it's not all roses where we come from, but we make the most out of the hand we were dealt with. instagram.com/chiseup #BUZZMUSIC

The Jamaica-born Hip-Hop artist Clane Matthew who strives to change the lives of others through his music. Drawing in inspiration while growing up of reggae, dancehall, and then after being introduced to Kendrick Lamar, Clane Matthew strives to achieve what he does in his music and shine a light in all of the darkness that goes on in the world. Recently, Clane Matthew released his incredibly personal story of a single “An Immigrant Story,” and it is something that we couldn’t help but feel was eye-opening to what we may not always see on the surface. “An Immigrant Story” is an in-depth story on Clane Matthew’s life, opening up with an intimate monologue before exploding in energy once the main beat kicks in - and when the beat hits, it hits us hard like a truck and sends us flying off our chair. Featuring edgy, slightly dirty 808 drums, a tense but slightly calming piano riff, and then Clane Matthew’s exciting hyped-up lyrics are perfectly told through the use of his graceful flow. It was clear to hear how much effort Clane Matthew puts into his music, his influence of Kendrick Lamar is easily heard, and we cannot recommend enough for everyone to take a listen to Clane Matthew’s music and learn something new. You can find “An Immigrant Story” here. Welcome back to BuzzMusicClaneMatthew! We’re loving the personal connection in the lyrics of “An Immigrant Story”, what was your inspiration to put a personal song like this together and show the world? Well, the song serves as the intro to my upcoming album of the same name. The album "An Immigrant Story" serves as the story of triumph over my struggles as an immigrant in a new country where my family and I had to make new lives. When immigrants first come to this country it's not all sunshine and rainbows. The experience is much darker and filled with agony, stress, and pain. And what made it worse is that 2008 was the recession, and everyone was losing their jobs. So when we first arrived my dad lost his job, and my mom couldn't work, and my sister had to drop out of school. There was barely enough to help us get by, and when there's lack, there's frustration, anger, sadness, and depression; and that took a toll on my family and I for three to five years. So what this album serves to do is to make light of the struggles immigrants face when they leave their countries and to also serve as a beacon of hope for those who are in the same position. I want them to know that no matter what they're facing, there is hope for a better and brighter future; you just have to put your mind to it and let faith, hope, and determination be your drive. We’re loving the edge that you have in the backing beat of this release, how did you come up with the drum and piano groove? How did you decide that groove is what best suits the story you are telling? Well, my experience was rough so I wanted the beat to represent the harshness of what I experienced. I combined a piano and Caribbean steel drum to play the same melodies, and I cut the high end and some of the low-end frequencies out of the piano to make it have a dark melancholic tone so it could complement the mood of the song. I used the steel drums just to represent my identity as a proud Jamaican boy who beat the odds. After that, the bass and drums were no problem. I just had to make sure the hi-hats, claps, snares and kicks all complemented that dark harsh vibe that I was aiming for, and once that was done, I just used the bass to follow the melody of the piano and steel drums while cutting out some of the notes to make the bass sound independent with a mind of its own. We're loving the opening and closing monologue in “An Immigrant Story”, what was the thought process with coming up with the words that you said? Or was it free-styled? It was a way of making the song personal with the listeners. Anyone who has experienced some heavy stuff could relate to this song, and with the closing and opening monologues it would give them a feeling of inclusion and acceptance, knowing that now that they've beat the odds, they're grateful for what the experience has taught them and how it has shaped them into the person they are today. Music is supposed to be a story and should be able to speak to the soul, and that's why I added in the monologues, to share an experience with the listeners How has growing up in Jamaica influenced the music that you create today? How do you see your music transforming for future releases? It has influenced me a lot. On the technical side, it gave me the ability to mesh two cultures into one when it comes to creating sounds, flows, and melodies. On the other side, it was mostly the experiences of my life on the island and the struggles I faced when I left. Everything that I faced caused me to become a person that will always care for another, and when I realized I had the gift for music, I decided to use music as my method of making change by bringing awareness, knowledge, peace, love, and positivity to the people who need it. Honestly, I have no idea how my music will transform. Every day I wake up, I get new ideas. My brain is spontaneous and quick so I really don't have an answer. We just have to watch and see it together. I do know one thing: the purpose will still be the same. What else can we expect for 2020? In 2020 expect change. I've gotten countless messages from people all over the globe that the first thing they do to start the day is listen toClaneMatthew. They say I give them the inspiration they need to keep going, and that's really touching and heartwarming. Knowing that your music is touching souls and transforming lives is an awesome feeling like no other; and I can't wait to see what the rest of the world has in stores for me. facebook.com/ClaneMatthew instagram.com/clanematthew clanematthew.com #BUZZMUSIC

Poetry and harmony collide on "In My Hand" by Sarah Tomlinson. Resonating ghostly calls envelop the listener as "In My Hand" slowly unveils itself to the listener. Coming to us from Toronto Canada, Sarah Tomlinson is an 18-year-old vocal bombshell. Following her instincts, she's perfectly settled in Toronto's buzzing music industry, making her stance with powerfully driven female vocals. "In My Hand" picks up the pace with a heart-thumping beat and a playful ticking percussion, and a thunderous introduction to Sarah's spellbinding vocals. Sarah's voice is as smooth as crushed velvet, her vocal delivery is luxurious, like a perfectly crafted Vesper Martini. "In My Hand" weaves in and out of ghostly aura that struggles to deal with the concept of saying a "final goodbye," lost in the space in between heartbreak and happiness. The sleek, melodramatic drumming that appears throughout the instrumental composition gives you the same chills as Phil Collin's drumming on "In the Air Tonight." The synthesized harmonies resonating throughout, adds to the spectral energy of the track, as Sarah's voice commands each and every aspect of sound. "In My Hand" has certainly entranced us, and we are certain all of our BuzzMusic listeners will be too. Make sure you watch for "In My Hand" on our Spotify playlists. Discover "In My Hand" here. Hello Sarah, it's great to chat with you at BuzzMusic. How are you feeling after releasing your latest single; "I'm My Hands?" I'm feeling quite good about my release. I've gotten a lot of good feedback from people. It was the first song I ever wrote so I'm happy it's doing well.  The track is a real vibe, it gives off a ghostly aura and powerful vocal displays. Can you tell us a bit more about the themes you infused into "In My Hand?" I wrote In My Hand about a person who is incapable of loving and who knows it. A lot of people ask me "who is this about?" or "Are you heartless or are you talking about someone else?". That's what I like about the song. It gets people thinking and no one really knows the personal meaning of the song but me. I think it's pretty relatable because a lot of people have encountered someone who seemed heartless. Some people can even feel heartless after going through experiences. There are many ways you can look at it.  You mentioned you considered taking a different career path other than music? Can you explain why choosing a career in music was right for you? I'm currently studying journalism and only recently started taking music seriously. I always thought it would be a waste of time because I'd never make it. I still kept performing at my high school and doing music every day though. As soon as I started writing my own songs, that's when everything clicked. I realize it's really competitive and that I may never "make it". But somehow, that isn't stopping me anymore. I'm just going to keep making music while still in school. Choosing a career in music feels right to me because ever since I was a kid, I've been writing songs. I'm just such an emotional, over-dramatic person and I need an outlet to release all my emotions and music is exactly that for me. It's almost like no matter how hard I try, I will never stop immersing myself in music and that's why it's right for me. I'll always sing, write songs and perform for people. I'm an artist and I NEED to tell my story.  What's the music community look like in Toronto Canada, and how has your music been influenced by it? Because I've just started making music, I'm not THAT familiar with the Toronto music community. There's definitely a lot of producers, songwriters, and artists out there. My goal is to make those connections because as of now, I haven't. I think a lot of music from Toronto is very viby and chill so that's exactly how I want my music to sound. Nevertheless, I want to distinguish myself from other people so I also like writing inspirational songs. What's next for you? I have an EP coming soon which I'm IMMENSELY excited about. I'm also participating in Canada's largest singer-songwriter competition, "Sing for the Shot: Remastered". The competition is meant to show Canadian independent singer-songwriters what it's like to audition for a record label, according to its website. Past contestants succeeded in reaching 800,000 streams on Spotify and performing at Boots and Hearts, NXNE, and Ottawa Bluesfest. Some also opened for Jim Cuddy, Tyler Shaw, Buffy Saint-Marie, Our Lady Peace, and made broadcast appearances on season 2 of CTV’s The Launch. Overall, I'd say I'm just starting out with music. I'm still discovering myself, my sound, and my image. It's a work-in-progress and seeing how much I've grown since the start of my EP in January, who knows where I'll be in a year's time. I'm just trying to put in the work, learn from my mistakes, and keep growing. instagram.com/sarahtomlinsonofficial_ facebook.com/Sarah-Tomlinson twitter.com/sarahtom #BUZZMUSIC

mUsa is an artist/rapper/designer from New Jersey that creates distinctive elements of sound that offers a cerebral listening experience. Fueling his unique perspective towards sound is yielded from his heritage as a first-generation Pakistani-American and Muslim faith. Together, his founding principals in life have translated into his music, delivering ambient soundscapes with an urban flow. mUsa quite vividly paints a dimension of sound that literally "Slides" in and out of your auditory peripheral. The repetitious synthesized harmonies cascade around the listener as the ticking percussion threatens to detonate all of the track, layering in a tense element of sound over untroubled aura's. mUsa voice is heard in the outer banks of the track as he commands the distinctive elements of sound. "Slide" is an inception of sound, and offers a profound introduction to mUsa's abilities to create dreamy and illustrated worlds of harmonies. His carefully constructed atmosphere of music weaves a tapestry of racing percussions and unwavering harmonies. And when you think you've figured out the direction of the song, mUsa inserts intervals of pause within the composition and places holy vibrations of sound. If you are ready to explore something different in your world of music, listen to mUsa's latest release "Slide" today. Discover "Slide" Here. Hello mUsa, and welcome to BuzzMusic. Congratulations on your latest release "Slide." Can you start by telling us a bit more about the piece and how it came together? I recorded "Slide" early in March before the coronavirus was officially identified in America. At the time, coronavirus was devastating Italy, which is why I have some bars referencing what was going on over there. On top of that, the beat (produced by whyzoo) gave me European vibes; it sounds like something you'd hear in Paris. "Slide" to me is one of my most chill songs due to the sound, the flows, and the catchy chorus; overall it just sounds clean. I was going to drop it earlier in May but when the release date came around I felt as if it wasn't time for this song yet. Now that it's summer I feel like this is an anthem people can just kick back & get lit to. I have really heavy songs coming out soon too so I wanted to make sure I have something that will balance that out. Where does your inspiration come from to create different experiences of sound? My inspiration when recording usually stems from two places; my headspace at the time & how I emotionally react to the beat. At this point, I freestyle all of my songs so it's really about how I feel when hearing the production. My inspiration as an artist comes from a variety of places but some of the most important are; my identity as a first-generation Pakistani-American Muslim growing up in Jersey,  traumatic experiences I had growing up ( a lot with law enforcement & the government in general) & other artists I listened to are huge inspirations such as 2pac. Some honorable mentions; Anime, TV Shows, Movies, Painters & Revolutionary leaders such as Malcolm X also served as great inspirations. What overall feeling did you intend the listener to experience when listening to "Slide?" I want people to feel good when listening to this song. It's nothing deep or complicated. Just a chill ass song you can bump in the whip or with friends getting lit. That's a big reason why I felt that now is the right time to drop it. It's summer and I know the state of the world can really have a negative effect on people's mental well-being. People deserve some feel-good music right now along with all the meaningful music that I and other artists are focused on dropping right now. For long-time fans, I think they will appreciate "Slide" even more due to the sonic cohesion between "Slide" and a few of my other singles most notably "The Plan." They both feature hypnotizing & chill reverse samples that really bring out the best in my flow.  This sound is one of my most noticeable trademarks. How has your music shaped you as a person and what does having the ability to create music mean to you? My music is an integral part of my identity and who I am. I feel like my experience growing up was something that is entirely unique - to the point of alienation. Music was the only outlet I had, the only way I could express myself & get others to understand where I was coming from. I feel like I have a lot to say and I need my voice to be heard. Music to me is therapy, I wouldn't be alive if I didn't make music. The ability to create music is a blessing to me, one that I take very seriously. I want fellow artists & listeners to know that words have far more power than anyone thinks. Your words will reflect both your current and future realities. It's really important to be deliberate with all the words you use in your music. Words are like sacred bonds that will manifest themselves in reality so I make it a point not to play around with words. What's next for you throughout the rest of 2020? I got so much going on I don't know where to start. I plan to drop a couple more singles before dropping an album that will encompass my best work from the past 2-3 years (over 2,000 songs). I have big things planned for my clothing brand AMN including a new collection this summer. instagram.com/king_mansa_musa twitter.com/king_mansa_mUsa #BUZZMUSIC