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Slaps of sound awake your ears as you press play on Ina Of KingQueen's latest release, "Helsingborg." LA-based multi-genre singer Ina Of KingQueen has created her latest release for the professional soccer team, Swedish Helsingborgs IF. This refreshing music composer is taking charge on the set of her music, conducting the song's narrative. This soccer anthem rallies the team's fans to their feet with invigorating chants and electromagnetic beats. While there are incredibly charged elements of sound, an acoustic guitar provides a playful and charismatic melody. Ina Of KingQueen's voice over the leading verses is sweet and alluring, and when joined by the backing force of the Swedish Musicians Institute Choir, a mountain of sound erupts. We can literally see a sea of fans draped in red and blue (official colors of Swedish Helsingborgs IF), their fists in the air, chanting along to "Helsingborg." A sports arena demands a high-octane performance from its players and of the music that is blasted from the stadium loudspeakers, Ina Of KingQueen answers that call. If you need any inspiration to get up and go- "Helsingborg" will give you that kick-to-the-behind you need. Don't put it off and listen to Ina Of KingQueen's "Helsingborg" here. Hello Ina Of KingQueen, and a red-carpet welcome to BuzzMusic. Can we start off by asking, what's in a name? Specifically,  Ina Of KingQueen? Thank you. I go by INA and I’m the lead singer of rock band KingQueen so when I decided to release music outside of the band I thought I should keep KingQueen with my artist name so our fans could find me and also so I can perform, combine and always promote both projects. As a solo I am releasing multi-genre music and collaborating with others and with the band, I’m sticking to pop-rock. Because the song was written for a sports team and knowing the song needed to have a high energy performance, what elements did you focus on to deliver that high-octane effect? This song is 100% focused on the fans and the players. I wanted to give them fuel. I wrote the lyrics and melody with the fans and the history of the team on my mind. I kept closing my eyes and imagining what it would sound like in a stadium and any time I could feel that it was the right words and right feel I moved on to the next part of the song. There is a variety of sound supplied on "Helsingborg," what genres of music are you most content performing? It was really important to me that the song “feels” Swedish and true to Helsingborg!! I listened to so many different styles of soccer anthems and I wanted to combine the epic well known universal soccer beat and drums and still keep it Swedish by adding the acoustic guitar and also an epic synth drop because we love electronic music. I also wanted it to feel and sound fresh and add the combination of something that could be played for years and years to come. Each detail in the song is carefully thought for. Even the bpm. It was much slower when I first wrote it.  Where did your musical journey begin for you and what has the LA music scene done for you creatively? My musical journey began with me performing for my imaginary audience in my bedroom as a kid full of energy, hopes, and dreams. Every choice in my life has led to where I am now. It’s always been art related from writing and directing a musical, running a dance school to going on tour with my pop-rock band KingQueen. LA is AMAZING! Why? Because there’s room for us all! There’s not only one level. You can be valuable in so many different projects. I’ve been really blessed with tons of opportunities. I’ve performed American music awards, Pride, had my music videos on MTV, and just always have a chance to do more. I think creatively most artists in LA feel that there’s always more. The journey never ends. Of course, it’s hard work but the reward is huge and it’s there for you to fight for. It’s open to everyone. And I really love that about LA. I never feel discouraged. What's next for you? I’m currently recording an EP withKingQueenand about to release a music video for our track “Roller Coaster”. We were supposed to go on tour with ‘Out At The Fair’ this summer but it got postponed to 2021 due to Covid-19. Also as soon as travel restrictions are gone and the stadiums are allowed to be filled again I will fly to Sweden to perform “Helsingborg” at Helsingborgs IF home stadium Olympia. instagram.com/ina.kingqueen facebook.com/ina.kingqueen #BUZZMUSIC

Tick, tick, tick...KABOOM goes Salim "BruceLim" Browne's latest hit "Artist kNOw Artist." The bassline drops hard on this one people, so safety harness up before you press play. Salim "BruceLim" Browne brings his music to us from sunny Jamaica and is transporting intense vibes that can be felt across the ocean, from Jamaica to America. This talented bassist is creating instrumentally driven compositions that have the listener "sit back, bounce, and enjoy." There are no genre boundaries in Salim "BruceLim" Browne's musical universe just productions that will have you asking, "shouldn't that dope beat have a DJ/rapper spitting bars?" Nope, that's just Salim "BruceLim" Browne's way. We love the plucky overlay of bass, there is dueling of sounds bouncing off each other within the soundscape, firing their distinct sounds all over the soundscape. As the track builds, there is a convergence of sound as the bass and synths race throughout the scene in a frenzy, it's invigorating. You never notice the lack of vocals; Salim has effectively filled the atmosphere of the song with a diverse array of instrumentation that leaves no excuse to justify the need for any lyrics. Salim "BruceLim" Browne makes his stance on "Artist kNOw Artist," discover it for yourself today. Listen to  “Artist kNOw Artist" here. Hi Salim “BruceLim” Browne, and welcome to BuzzMusic. "Artist kNOw Artist" is quite the ride. Can you tell us a bit more about the concept behind the track and how it came about? Alright, so the riddim was actually among the first few that I’ve ever made when I just started producing in 2013. At the time I was listening to a lot of Jungle so that basically inspired the track- with my feel and interpretation of Dancehall. Since your music is not lyrically driven, do you lead with one instrument of sound to move the track in the direction you want it to go? The main idea is to lead with a bass melody but I do like a little call and response with other instruments at times. There is a vast array of genre qualities in your music. Is there one genre in particular that moves you the most creatively? Sweet Reggae music! Reggae definitely gets my creative juices flowing for sure. What is the music scene like in your community and how has it lent to your development as an artist? Most if not all artists that perform at the shows I attend are Reggae or Dancehall artists which are vocalists. You won’t always see an instrumentalist performing at those events as the lead. Whenever I go to a concert, I listen to the band more than the lead singer. With me knowing what singers are capable of doing to their audience emotionally with their lyrics, I’m extremely positive that an instrumental can do just the same. And of course, my love for both genres lead me to create my own masterpieces for others to enjoy. What's next for you? I have an upcoming release scheduled for July 17th. In May, I made my Instagram followers vote for the song they wanted me to release next and Artist kNOw Artist came out on top. Now it’s time for the song it was up against to touch the airwaves! In comes Golden Reaction. instagram.com/brucelimm #BUZZMUSIC

Welcoming back with open arms to Buzz Music is TuskHead with his latest release "Regrets." This latest hit is an all-out family affair featuring nieces Debora & Rebecca generating harmonious backup vocals, as rolling melodies of guitar riffs wash over you. TuskHead also known as Patrick van Zandwijk, sings with nuance and detail, as his voice embodies the heartbreak in "Regrets" tale. "Regrets" is a personal account over overcoming the feeling of regret and the search in finding someone who will once again fill your cup with satisfaction and happiness. There is a folk-inspired backbeat that grounds TuskHead's latest release, and the use of his resonator guitar builds a larger presence of sound rather than your typical acoustic. The rolling twang the resonator produces is an infectious addition to this enjoyable track. TuskHeads ability to grab his listener's attention through his personally crafted lyrics is a testament to his songwriting strengths. "Regrets" straddles both emotions of sorrow and hope which he articulately portrays through songwriting, "it's hard to say I don't regret the things I've done," "to say all this has brought you to where you are today, but I can say I'm happier this way," are lyrics that perfectly encapsulates "Regrets" meaning. Stream "Regrets" here. Hello TuskHead and welcome back to BuzzMusic. We loved your latest hit "Regrets." What does the song mean to you personally and how are you hoping your listeners connect with it? The song means a lot to me both personally and musically. The song is about dealing with regrets, no matter what they are, and the search for a way to move past these regrets and turning them into something positive.  "Regrets" presents the healing journey you are currently on. Why was it important for you to include your nieces Debora and Rebecca on this song? When I finished recording the first version of this song it felt like there was still something missing. It needed more dynamics, an extra voice to give the song and the message more power. I occasionally help my nieces with the recording/producing of their covers/originals so I thought maybe they'd like to step in and help me out. When I asked them they were immediately on-board and super enthusiastic about the idea. That's also what gives the song extra meaning now, besides the message it's now also a memory of collaborating with the family to get this message and song out there. We really loved the resonator guitar's effect it had on "Regrets." It creates a wailing aspect of sound. Do you regularly experiment with different instruments in your music? Totally! I love experimenting with music. I started out writing solo (instrumental) music around 7 or 8 years ago. The only thing I did back then was trying to just create something new every time. Now I've been singing for less than a year and I still think the experimenting part is super important to help you find your style and voice. I've always loved the country and related styles of music and now I'm figuring out it's really starting to fit me as a songwriter too. Which makes me very happy, haha!  How do you feel your sound has grown and evolved since launching your career in music? I think it has grown a lot. Like I told before I started out only writing instrumental music. Not only because I loved it, but also because I thought I wasn't good enough to write lyrics or sing songs. That's something you have to move past, stop holding yourself back. I guess when you grow as a person you also grow as a musician. My sound has organically grown from instrumental (rock) into a mixture of folk, country, and rock with lyrics that fit where I'm at in my life right now. What can fans anticipate next from you TuskHead? I'm working on a couple of covers and I think I'll start working on my next album this summer. Besides that, I'm going busking around Europe a bit with my good friend Ronald Woudenberg, a fantastic musician! We've got a two-man band together called Purple Patron which we really want to take to the next level. We're also re-releasing two covers we did on Spotify and we're currently writing new originals. It's really fun to be able to switch from writing solo (as TuskHead) and writing and playing music together as Purple Patron. facebook.com/iamtuskhead instagram.com/iamtuskhead #BUZZMUSIC

With a colorful display of animated hip-hop, Joffery Hollsworth blasts onto the scene with a new release "Time to Face." Coming to us from Canada's West Coast, Hollsworth is a Singer-Songwriter and composer that loves arranging his music with the intention of emploring the listener to reflect upon his deep lyrical messages while encouraging them to get up and dance. "Time to Face," starts with a dark resonating tone that sets the stage for Hollsworth lyrical prowess to enter the soundstage. As the track moves forward through Hollsworth's mystique of stealthy rhymes, heavy synths of the sound envelope the track that leads to the thickness of the track. As the listener's tour guide, Hollsworth leads us through his rhymes pointing out the hazards hiding in the grass, "ducking lions, tigers, hyenas, and snakes." The symbolism of these predators pose a threat to one's success in life, and Hollsworth preparedness in hunting down the predators that are stalking him shows us just how focussed he is on owning his craft. Hollsworth ability to articulate particular verses within his rhymes drive home his ability to stir conscious thought and reflection from his listeners. Join Joffery Hollsworth today on his lyrical journey through the abyss and listen to "Time to Face" today. Hello Joffery and welcome to BuzzMusic. We loved your latest release "Time to Face." Can you tell us a bit more about the song and the meaning behind it? I started working with a composer I connected with, a few months ago, through a chat thread put together by Burstimo- a music artist developing group. Jeremy and I have a similar taste in the type of music we like to create and I was blown away when he approached me with a bunch of instrumentals he created just for me to write on. He told me he had actually studied my music style and made them based on me. I have wished for a Timbaland to my Missy for a very long time, and this feels like the universe finally answered my calls. I decided to get back to a more conscious, thoughtful mindset in releases following my last EP " Bang" which was my only project to feature mostly party music, with less of a focus on my usually pensive writing. I made the choice to listen to the endlessly profound work on Kendrick Lamar, as I mused over what I wanted to say in this new music. Kung Fu Kenny never fails to inspire me- almost immediately, every time I put on one of his tracks. It's like just hearing his voice instantly ignites emotion in me and I can't help but write like crazy- never knowing what is going to go into a song, but I'm always excited to put my thoughts down into art. So long story short: Kendrick Lamar and Jeremy Cabrera are to thank for inspiring my words on this track, and on this song, I'm talking about how it's feeling these days- similarly to how Childish Gambino expressed his worries about it being too late for humanity, when he released "Feels Like Summer" & "This Is America" I use this song to muse over the state of things. We would like to know more about Joffery Hollsworth, can you tell our readers a bit more about yourself and what ignited your passion for creating music? Basically, since I was born, I naturally had to dance, sing, and perform, whenever I saw/heard something musical that moved me. I was a real Disney kid- performing every single number for the living room at my Nana's house- with my older brother trying to shut me up so he could enjoy the movie and my mom calling for him to let me express myself. Around the age of 12, I started to find my passion for writing. I for a year, I would listen to a BBC Radio show segment that spotlighted poets, having them recite their works. That was around 2002- I believe- so imagine how much work I had to do on me, my mindset, and my perspective, to only start really believing in myself and what I'm capable of, to finally start releasing my own, original music in 2017. Music has called to me my entire life, and  3 years ago, I finally answered back. I have my good friend Taffy T and my boyfriend to thank for helping me to believe in myself and heal old inner demons that haunted me for far too long. I've never been happier or felt more fulfilled in my whole life. We loved the symbolism of the jungle and predators you used to depict obstacles anyone can face when trying to accomplish something in life. When creating music do you try to insert these types of analogies into your music?   Whenever an instrumental- or even a stand-alone idea- drop into my mind, I just let it take me where it wants to go. It often doesn't feel like I'm even the one writing or creating. It's almost like an out-of-body experience and I'm just a witness to it. I call it "being in the cloud" when I really catch onto an idea I'm excited about, and everything just seems to flow into what ends up being a song I'm proud of. I like the concept/theory that I, myself didn't have the idea, but my muse came down to me and put it there. I've mentioned my muse a couple of times in my music- she's incredible Who are some of your musical influences you have been inspired by to create your own music? I always used to say "If Gorillaz and Outkast had a baby, I'd be their constantly evolving cartoon with an edge love child." Which is what I think of when I think about a song I wrote called "Celebration" because Gorillaz was the influence for the instrumental which HipChimp brilliantly wrote, and Outkast's "Roses" was the inspiration for the way I wrote and performed the words. Nowadays, I realize that my influences go far beyond just those two. I am always wondering what Missy Elliott would do when I write, because she has always been a huge inspiration for me, as a person and an artist. She's so unique and proves her undeniable brilliance time and time again. Mariah Carey is also always making me wonder how I can best portray a story, idea, or message, with a certain level of grace and to do it differently than I've seen or heard before. She has said many times that she considers herself a writer before a singer, and I feel the same in my own art. I would love nothing more than to spend my days writing with and for other artists, in addition to my own music. Performance-wise, I look to artists like Freddie Mercury, a legend for rock and the gay community, Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle (who really need no introductions), and James Brown. Among other contemporaries like Beyonce and Black Eyed Peas, I look to those 4 to inspire me to be my own, unique self and trust that I've got all I need to make the message and my performance clear and impactful. What will you be working on next Joffery? We can't wait to hear what's next! I'm working on and planning to release a few more singles before I put out another EP. I want to foster, give the space to, and respect this new working relationship with Jeremy. He knows my style so well, and makes it so easy for me to write words over his compositions because he does such a great job! We have a lot more to show the world, as I work on my own solo work behind that. I might try to put out another EP before the end of the year, but at least expect two or three more singles from us, before I even consider releasing another solo project. instagram.com/jhollsworth facebook.com/thatisjofferyhollsworth #BUZZMUSIC

Sara Ontaneda went into depth surrounding her latest single “Separated by the Sea”. What we initially felt was a passionate message to her brother Sebastian Ontaneda (who also produced the track), Sara mentioned that the song is more of a metaphor of how we wish we could’ve spent more time with our loved ones before being quarantined. She mentioned that in Latin culture, family is a staple and is a vital aspect of life. Wanting to tie in togetherness during these times we’re separated, Sara Ontaneda initially showed her brother Sebastian the “Separated by the Sea”, where he was instantly moved. A proud Ecuadorian who’s also spent some time growing up in the states, Sara Ontaneda let us know that it’s extremely important to tie in both cultures into her music as they're both an equal part of her life. Explaining that she misses the rest of her family dearly and feels guilty for not seeing them as much, it became clear to Sara that she had to stick to her roots and provide a song that her family would be touched by. Choosing to write this song in English instead of Spanish, Sara Ontaneda noted that the instrumentation seemed more Americanized. Thus leaving her to tell her honest and vulnerable story in English for North Americans to relate as well. Releasing an album titled “Experimento” in the fall of 2021, a few shows lined up after the pandemic, and constantly finding inspiration from all her walks of life, Sara Ontaneda has lots in store for the future. You can listen to "Separated by the Sea" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Sara Ontaneda! We really feel the heavy emotions you display within your heartfelt single “Separated by the Sea”. What made you feel the need to musically express a message to your brother in song? Thank you! The message of the song is not specifically for my brother but is more a metaphor for the people that matter in our lives. I wanted to express a feeling that we probably all can resonate with, during this social-distancing period, which is we wish we made more time for the people we love. Not to mention the beautiful polaroid was taken with Sara Ontaneda and your brother in the studio that’s now the artwork for “Separated by the Sea”. Does your brother help produce your music, and did he have a say on this track? Or was this more secretive, and acting as a surprise gift for him? Yes, my brother, Sebastian Ontaneda is the producer of the track. He had a say in arrangements, and what sounds and instruments were being used. He also mixed and mastered the song but I remember first showing it to him and he said he was touched by the message. Speaking on the songwriting process for your recent single “Separated by the Sea”, Sara Ontaneda brings in such pure and clear lyrics of family love. How did Sara Ontaneda manage to write with such vulnerability, and how did you find lyrics that fit how you feel towards your brother? I think in Latin culture we are always surrounded by people. Family is probably the most important thing and many of them have moved back to Ecuador over the years. I miss them terribly and sometimes feel guilty that I don’t get to see them that much, so yeah, overall the song comes from a very honest place. I wanted the music video to have the same feel and that's why I asked people in my social media to send me their polaroids of precious memories. I was honored to receive those pictures and learn the stories behind them. I really think this song is about togetherness and that concept tied up nicely in the music video. We’ve noticed that Sara Ontaneda’s music ranges from Spanish to English lyricism. Why did you want to keep “Separated by the Sea” purely English, without adding in your main language? What's next for you? I grew up some time in the States and some time in Ecuador and am comfortable equally with both so I really like to show that in my songwriting. I like keeping some songs in Spanish and some in English. I guess when I wrote this song, which came to me pretty quick in a moment of vulnerability. it just came out in English. I also think that with the folky, guitar-picking guitar style, the language goes really well. What's next for you? Currently, I’m finishing up the final touches of my album “Experimento” which I’m hoping to release sometime in the fall or early 2021. I have some shows lined up, as cities start to re-open. One of them is at the East Coast Music Conference in Norfolk, Virginia which will take place from August 6 to 9th of this year. You can find out more following my socials and my website. Thanks, BuzzMusic! instagram.com/saraontaneda facebook.com/saraontanedamusic twitter.com/SaraOntanedaMus #BUZZMUSIC

Echoglass is back with its melodic new release "Little House." Formed in 2016, Echoglass is a band that creates eclectic music inspired by a broad range of musical genres. Echoglass is a proudly independent collective, whose music has garnered over 200,000 streams on Spotify alone. Their latest release "Little House" is a song bathed in rich storytelling about love and loss. The duo's ability to create stirring compositions in their vocal delivery sees their harmonies bathe each other in silvery notes. "Little House" is a powerful ballad draped in soulful hymns and beautiful moments of eloquent piano pieces that memorize the listener. The wailing guitars and pounding drums highlight the powerful hooks within the lyrics. Echoglass's ability to write profound lyrics that encapsulate a song's meaning is on full display in "Little House." Lyrics like "Smell her, feel her arms around your waist. Then the warmth inside you freezes, as you see she is not there. How can she be gone?" and "You remember every moment of that final day. See the wreckage smoking. Feel the piercing pain. How can you live another day now she’s gone?" paint a powerful lyrical display of the stirring heartbreak experienced when love disappears. You will be awestruck by this haunting melody created by Echoglass. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Echoglass. Your latest release "Little House" is an emotional story of losing love. Can you tell our listeners where you found the idea for this song? It’s based on real experience. The devastating, painful, horrendous kind of loss that knocks you sideways. The type where it really doesn't sink in and you keep thinking they are just there...a smell, a book, a song, a meal. If you’ve been through that, then you understand. The lyrics in "Little House" are so profound and descriptive. Can you give us some insight into your songwriting process? It’s pretty eclectic. Sometimes we start with words, sometimes a melody or a beat chord progression, and sometimes just an idea of a feeling. We then build from there and if we are lucky, we end up with something someone might want to listen to. As an independent artist, where have you been able to take your sound you feel you wouldn't have been able to work under a label? Not sure. Labels these days are wide and varied. Guess it enables us to be more creative and explore different ideas? We know we don’t have that obvious commercial sound. But then there are labels like Creation 23 that provide space for that and have the benefit of great promotion and distribution. That’s what we miss...someone who can guide the stuff that doesn’t involve a piano or guitar. We are pretty clueless at anything to do with media and promotion. How do you feel your music has progressed from where you started as a group? You tell us! We just play what seems right to us and hope others like it. Sometimes it’s a complex progression and sometimes it’s a good old fashioned  3 chord trick. Maybe we’ve become more conscious of what seems to work for those who listen to us, but in reality, we are still just playing around and having fun. Maybe that’s what it should be all about. instagram.com/echoglassmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Prince Amine has the ability to draw you in with his talent and keep you there with his sincerity and rawness. With a firm yet graceful presence, he sings out his stories loud and clear and with this, you’re guaranteed to be captivated by every lyric on every track you listen to. Now having released his third album, “Doubted Child”, Prince Amine’s growth over the years has taken his art to the next level. Working with producer Pierre-Luc Cérat on his album “Doubted Child”, Amine’s sound holds true to the roots of his style while continuing to develop his abilities throughout time. Prince Amine’s vocals could bring you to tears or provide the perfect soundtrack to your next house party, and that’s just the kind of versatility that leaves you curious about this artist. Prince Amine will always leave you wanting more. Hey there, Prince Amine! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're thrilled to be highlighting your newest album, "Doubted Child!" Can you tell us more about some of the central themes and revelations you found to determine your process for this project? I was mostly focused on expressing myself. From when I started writing in 2018 up until summer 2019, I’ve been through so much and the passing of my close friend (brother) just over flooded me with emotions. I knew I had to pour out stuff I’ve experienced and been through or tell a story about someone else and put it to light. You've been super consistent with releasing a new project every year. What have been your biggest motivators for your creative energy during the writing processes of your music? My love for music hands down, but also my determination and belief that I will make it big (inchallah). My father used to write poems and express himself that way so my way of expressing my anger or happiness is through writing and turning it into music. You speak about some exposed subjects in a few of your songs. How do you find the strength to open up about some of the revealed struggles you've expressed? Is it a hurdle or essential to your process? Obviously there are details I don’t get into and I end up writing a resume of what has happened especially when it’s family-related. I feel like it releases weight off my back and then you feel bless. You just keep on keepin’ on. Thank you for joining us, Prince Amine! It was excellent having you here! What are your plans for this year? Can we expect any singles coming our way this summer? The plan is to hit the big leagues and yes don’t doubt the singles that’ll be coming after this album. The level just gets higher and higher! I improve with every song I write and beat I work on. Trust me, the heat will be on for quite a while with me! Much love to y’all for inviting me back! More Life & Woo Out! instagram.com/princeamineofficial twitter.com/princeamineoff princeamine.com #BUZZMUSIC

Angel Ascenciohas (aka Dirty White Shoes) has been creating and playing music ever since he can remember. Growing up, Angel spent a lot of his free time listening to hardcore bands, but as he matured, he found his heart pulling him in the direction of indie-pop music. His carefully planned lyrics come from a place of honesty and vulnerability, and even though it can be challenging to share those experiences with the listener, Angel knows his messages resonate with people which provides him the courage to share is content with the world. For Angel, a song can spur from personal experience or a simple turn of phrase. Once he is comfortable in the words he has produced, Angel turns to structure the songs instrumentals through detailed chord progression and elements of sound. Angel loves adding small details in his music which he calls "ear candy" that really connects the listener to the song. We certainly felt treated to his sweet sounds, and we think you will be too. Discover more about Dirty White Shoes and listen to "Pretty Face and Tattoos" here. instagram.com/dirtywhiteshoesband #BUZZMUSIC

The Proclaimers, The White Stripes, Heart, and now Maiyio x Chaiyia. What do all of these groups have in common? They are all, powerful groups made up of siblings. Maiyio x Chaiyia is not only siblings but also best friends. The two have experienced all of their highs and lows together and just as in life, they have relied upon each other to fill in the missing gaps within their music composition. Maiyio x Chaiyia's music contains a narrative of self-love and respect towards others that was instilled within them from a very young age. They hope their music calls upon the listener to translate these meanings and apply them to their own life, creating music that truly resonates with people is Maiyio x Chaiyia's passion. Their contrastingly different artistic outlooks and musical talents continually push one another to grow their sound to new directions and explore uncharted territory artistically. Get to know this duo more and listen to “Downside Up” and “Good Enough (For You)” here. instagram.com/maiyioxchaiyia #BUZZMUSIC

Toronto, Canada, based R&B and Pop artist Ashley Lyn makes waves in her music through the use of her themes of female empowerment and her perfectly pop-centric vocals that pull us right into the music. After spending time learning many covers, Ashley Lyn decided to take her own songwriting and enter a studio for the first time to create her awe-inspiring debut single “I Want it 2”. To deliver a visual aspect to Ashley Lyn’s craft, she also delivers a music video for her release “I Want it 2” and it puts Ashley Lyn at the center of attention. Putting forth a romantic aesthetic to the video, Ashley Lyn filmed her latest music video at a European-styled castle where she was able to explore incredibly eye-catchy camera movements that seamlessly transition from one scene to the next. Ashley Lyn is planning to continue honing in her craft of being a musician and filmmaker in her future projects and we cannot be more excited to see what will be coming next. You can find "I Want it 2" here. Hello Ashley, and welcome to BuzzMusic. Congratulations on your latest song and music video "I Want it 2", it’s quite the steam show. Can you tell us what you had envisioned for bringing this song to life and if you feel you achieved that? Thank you so much! I really appreciate BuzzMusic for providing a platform for independent artists to showcase their work. I’d done a lot of home recording in the past with my covers over the years, but recording ‘I Want It 2’ was my first time ever in an actual recording studio! The end result and the whole process of hearing all the elements come together within the span of a few short hours completely surpassed my expectations. The track is more sultry than probably anything I’ve ever done vocally, and the production work was really next level. I feel like I achieved what I set out to since we were able to successfully incorporate some of my favorite musical influences while leaving enough room creatively to allow me to put my original flair on things with the lyrics and vocals. What makes me feel especially accomplished about this project is that beforehand I was sort of struggling with aspects of artist identity and what my defining sound should be. It’s a great feeling to now have a foundation to build upon that still allows for lots of versatility. We loved the atmosphere you created on your music video "I want it 2." It gave a sense of royalty and enchantment. Can you tell us a bit about the site you chose for this video? The location for the ‘I Want It 2’ music video felt like it came right out of a storybook. We did do a bit of staging and some set design, but it did not take a lot of role-playing to truly feel like royalty and get into character. We shot at this stunning European-style castle built on acres of property in the most unassuming of places. The architecture and charm really allowed us to explore a lot of depth with the camera work and utilize the space to style a variety of scenes for a dramatic cinematic touch, which ultimately added to the grand scale of things. I’ve always admired the lavishness of big-budget pop music videos, so it’s amazing that we were able to pull this off aesthetically for my first release as an independent artist, especially in an era where the majority of artists take the simplistic approach and are no longer putting loads of money into music video budgets and visuals. With the release of your first music video "I Want It 2", what did you enjoy most about the experience? Filming on location was definitely my favorite part of the process because in those moments I got to witness a culmination of all my ideas coming together finally in one cohesive vision after months and months of planning. The 1st day of the shoot was absolutely wild! There were sets being built from the ground up, cameras flying around on cranes, a full production crew, and lots of good food. I guess it also didn’t hurt that I was surrounded by a bunch of hunky chiseled male models aha! My family also came out to support, and I don’t think they even understood the scale of what I had actually been working on until they saw the production in full force that day on set. I don’t know how I did it but I was able to keep my cool and shake off the nerves and everything went super smoothly. It was such an amazing and larger than life experience for me as my first personal project filming on set and everyone was super hyped. We had such a blast. What has the music community in Toronto Canada infused into your music? Have you been able to find creativity and collaboration within the music community there? I actually draw a lot of my inspiration from American pop music and culture. Since a very young age, Hollywood is where I’ve looked to first and foremost, but there is so much opportunity now on the Canadian music scene with popular local artists like Drake, The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, Alessia Cara, Tory Lanez and Jessie Reyez coming out of the woodwork and bridging the gap into the mainstream. Everybody loves a good success story and I really stand behind how these artists have helped put Canada on the map. I’m very proud to be a part of the Toronto music scene, where I think there is enough diversity and demand in the market for me to be able to create my own lane, do things on my terms and see where that takes me. I’m just at the start of my music career and I’m happy to have found that creative match with the producers I collaborated with on this project (shoutout to Boris & Trey) who really understood my artistic vision and were able to pinpoint exactly what I wanted with the work we did on ‘I Want It 2.’ Now that I have a stylistic reference, I’m optimistic that this will open up a lot more opportunities for me for creative collaboration within the local community in the near future. What can fans anticipate next from you, Ashley? I had so much fun launching my first release. I learned a lot about myself as a musician and it also allowed me to combine both my creative passions for music and filmmaking. I definitely plan to delve deeper into directing going forward and hope to continue to provide compelling visuals along with my music that work well together to tell a story for my fans to look forward to. I really like to challenge myself creatively and there’s so much uncharted territory I wish to explore musically as a new artist, so stay tuned! instagram.com/ashleylynofficial facebook.com/ashleylynofficial twitter.com/ashleylynsings #BUZZMUSIC