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Hot on the trails of his recent hyped quarantine DJ sets lighting up social media & notching up an average audience of 20,000-30,000 viewers per stream. Engaging audiences with his infectious persona, Goldbrg has quickly gone onto amass an impressive fan base across a multitude of Facebook groups - most notably 'Zoom Memes for Self Quaranteens'. Goldbrg is now taking the buzz to the next level, starting with his debut single, entitled - ‘Feel This Good’. The cut features an infectious vocal hook & catchy drop, accompanied by a bassline that's sure to fire up airwaves worldwide. As Goldbrg touches down with, 'Feel This Good' - setting out his musical agenda in fitting style. Stay tuned. twitter.com/Goldbrg2 facebook.com/goldbrgmusic soundcloud.com/goldbrg instagram.com/goldbrgmusic

Melodic piano and angelic harmonies welcome you onto Talon David's hit new song "Raindance." There is a theatrical air to the soundscape that represents Talon's vivid lyrics. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Talon was brought up in a musical family. As a teen, words escaped her in an effort to convey thoughts and feelings, but the opposite happened when she walked on stage; the flood gates opened as her lyrical messages washed over her adoring listeners. "Raindance" expertly puts Talon's expansive vocal range in the spotlight, and we are not disappointed by her unparalleled vocal abilities. Talon's high notes soar, and her low notes are wrapped in soulful balladry. "Raindance" treats us to a whimsical, lyrical narrative of a girl who dances to her beat, someone who embraces life's highs and lows and can even be seen "dancing in the rain," while others take cover inside. Talon's voice dances along with the ever-changing melody; her voice is calm and steady set against the dreamy piano, growing charged as the drums pound within the background and playful as she skips along with the transformed rollicking piano. This skillful songstress invites you into her home of sound, and once inside, you will be treated to Talon's hospitable aura of sound. Hello Talon David and welcome to BuzzMusic. "Raindance" is such an entertaining and inviting song! Can you tell us a bit about the meaning behind the song? Every songwriter’s favorite question! ;) So on a personal note, I hate the rain. It makes me all sad and forlorn, and when I feel rain droplets on my skin, it makes me all tingly and uncomfortable. I really can’t stand being out in the rain for long periods of time. The funny thing is that I’ve always wanted to be one of those people that feels so free that they’ll go out and dance in the rain. Ever since watching the movie Singin in the Rain with Gene Kelly hanging on the streetlight and twirling his umbrella, I’ve romanticized about it. So the song “Raindance” was born out of this idea—a visualization of the person I aspire to be. As I dug into the idea, I realized that it encompassed a lot more than just my aversion to rain. This song became an anthem about freedom—freedom from worry, freedom from expectation, and freedom from public opinion. The hope is to inspire people to find joy and the ability to “dance” in freedom during every hardship and uncomfortable situation. I’m so glad you found it inviting! Music has always been part of your life. When did you know you wanted to pursue it as a career? When I was a kid, if ever I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would say a vet or a hairdresser or even a wildlife photographer. But in my personal journals, I’d write that I wanted to be a singer, actress, or novel writer. It wasn’t until I started songwriting (around my freshman year of high school) that I realized there was actually a realistic option to pursue music. But I was also heavily involved in my school’s theatre department. Junior year I faced the decision of whether I would study contemporary music or musical theatre, and I decided to go with the former because I could create my own material and develop my own personal style. As a young adult, I thought learning how to be myself was more important than learning how to play a character.  We loved the traditional array of instruments you used as your backing melody in "Raindance." When you are formulating a song do you play along with a particular instrument to construct its melody? Aw yay! I’m glad you enjoyed the instrumentation :) I use a piano to write most of the time. I love to see all of the notes splayed out in front of me—it helps me visualize my voice in the same way. The piano also makes it easier to play extended jazz chords which I love to emphasize with my melodies. This makes my music deviate a bit from a generic “pop” sound, which I enjoy haha. Also, shoutout to my dad for adding both the guitar and bass tracks on Raindance—he’s my hero. What type of messages do you aim to promote within your music? I’ve struggled with mental health and feelings of extreme isolation. Music has given me an outlet to express this in ways that I can’t in words. It makes me feel less alone and more hopeful about my future. That in essence is my message: no matter how far away the rest of the world may seem, we are all struggling together and there is infinite beauty and joy to be felt on our respective journeys. I try to end all my songs with a positive or redemptive sentiment because I truly believe that in the end good triumphs over evil.  What can fans expect to hear next from you? More music of course! I’ve had a full-length album of songs in the works for quite some time now and I’m hoping to release it later this year. Once entertainment venues open up again, I’ll be performing live around Nashville to promote it. It’ll be called Miscellaneous. instagram.com/talonhawk6520 facebook.com/mewziknest talondavid.com #BUZZMUSIC

The pop/rock brother duo has set out to spread positivity through their music from Temecula, California. Incorporating music styles from bands like Green Day and Fall out Boy, Retro Color likes to keep their hooks energetic and straightforward – with a punk edge. Taking advantage of their platform, they have just released a self-love anthem single called “Free.” The song’s catchy melody makes it easy to sing along, and the brothers’ musical talents are in sync throughout the entire song. Because of its laid back tempo, “Free” is the type of song that crowds can wave their arms to in unison. Combined with a rock and roll drumming background and groovy keyboard melody, Retro Color’s passionate vocals easily resonate with the listener. The lyrics of “Free” seem to equate the concept of being free with being yourself. They point to the idea that in life, we all have goals and plans for the future in hopes of achieving a state of contentment. Retro Color’s important message for fans is that true happiness can happen today, living with the courage to be yourself, one can let go of the expectations of society and truly be free. Welcome back to BuzzMusic Retro Color! We were uplifted and inspired by your new single “Free.” Could you tell us more about the message behind the lyrics of “Free?” “Free” is a song about individuality and being yourself. What we intended to say when writing this song is that it is possible for you to do whatever you want with your life as a unique individual. Can you describe the inspiration you draw from bands such as Green Day and Fall out Boy? The first album we owned was Green Day’s American Idiot. Our inspiration starts with the driving energy and meaningful lyrics of bands such as Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and many other “scene” bands. Could you tell us how you collaborate as a duo and as brothers to create your music? We grew up living in the same room for most of our life; that room had a drum set and guitars. One day we decided to jam to Nirvana, Guns n Roses, and 80s hair metal. Since then, we have been touring the states, writing new albums, and still living in the same room. Could you describe how you both knew you wanted to become a pop/rock musical duo? Has music always been a big part of your lives? At a young age, we knew we wanted to make an artistic statement. Most of our favorite bands are pop/rock bands that we have looked up to for most of our life. Naturally, our own music shared a similar sound to those bands that influenced us most as kids. What's next for Retro Color? We are working on new music, trying to get ahead of the game for the next release; always trying to create something new, inspirational, and innovative. instagram.com/retrocolorband Facebook.com/retrocolorband Retrocolorband.com #BUZZMUSIC

We were left charged and electrified after listening to Betty Moon's newest release, "Don't Stop Now." Electric guitars welcome you into the track as if they are you walking you down the Rock n' Roll's Hall of Fame's red carpet. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Betty Moon is creating ear-catching rock n' roll tracks that have been featured as backdrops to highly acclaimed shows such as Californication, Dexter, and The Walking Dead. The ticking percussion is countered with a pounding reverberation on the kick drum that thuds so deeply you can feel it within your ribcage. "Don't Stop Now" entrances the listener with its celestial hooks, fearless lyrics, and charged rock n' roll soundscape. The reoccurring echoing of "Don't stop now," "You know I'm dead out of love," acts as a defibrillator, transmitting currents of electrified vocals through this catchy chorus. The rock-infused stance Betty Moon takes on "Don't Stop Now" is a testament to her diverse sound, unafraid in taking on genre fluidity. The layers of sound Betty Moon mingle on top of each other and twist together to create a spiraling-out universe of sound. Don't be afraid to turn up the volume on this hot track, and check out "Don't Stop Now" today. Hello Betty Moon and welcome to BuzzMusic. Your latest release charges out of the gate with electrified rock n' roll sounds. What feeling did you want to create for the listener on this latest track? I wanted the listener to let go of anything holding them down at that moment. The riff gets you going and takes you on a journey from beginning to end. Even though the lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, it's really just a fun track to kick off the EP and set the tone of the other songs. People need to drop the petty stuff and get on with it. Over the last 10 years, you've been centered in LA creating music. In what ways have you continued to evolve your sound and how has LA lent to this evolution? I think L.A. has always been a part of my soul since I was a teenager actually. It's been a dream of mine to move here full-time and finally achieved that about 10 years back. Being in the area has not only helped me professionally, but it's really just my ideal place to live and work. They say people are products of their environment, and being L.A. around its energy has really helped me keep the eye on the prize. Can you tell us a bit more about the meaning behind "Don't Stop Now?" It has an intense instrumental and vocal presence, where did the concept come from? On a grand scale, I wanted to keep the song simple from a lyrical standpoint. The guitar really speaks for itself, and the message is to keep going, even though a relationship may have nearly cut you down to the core. Interpret it the way you like, but the song is really just about moving forward and pushing through the things in your way. On a more personal level, it's expressive of not stopping even though you're thoroughly exhausted.   You've certainly been busy creating new material, and with social distancing in place are there any new songs you're itching to play live? I would love to play all 6 songs from the EP in-order live, they just flow so well together and have a different energy to create a cool dynamic. All 6 songs touch on a different aspect of my psyche. These songs also display the freedom that I hold to dabble in many musical genres easily. I have some songs off 'Hallucination' and 'Sound' I'm looking to play as well. I prefer to just play music live that is available to stream or that is on CD, so there's something for people to refer to before or after the show.  What can we anticipate to hear next from you, Betty Moon? I'm working on a music video or two from 'Translucent' and have more songs I'm putting together for my next release. I've written and recorded more songs than I can keep track of, so for 2020 I'm assembling it all together, mixing, mastering, and prepping it to put into the world and universe. Thank you kindly for listening and supporting Betty Moon. instagram.com/bettymoonmusic facebook.com/BettyMoonmusic BettyMoon.com #BUZZMUSIC

The electro-grunge trio from Toronto, Hot Lips, releases their flaming music video for their single “Cry Wolf.” After forming in late 2016, the trio has set sail across North America and played countless shows to give everyone a taste of the Toronto rock scene. Their latest heavy music video “Cry Wolf” features Hot Lips in an ill-lit room with black and white imagery, really setting the serious and heavy tone to the video. While belting out powerful vocals, fiery guitar riffs and hard-hitting drum patterns, Hot Lips rock out as their haunting music video does all the talking. Opening with eerie scenes of the female lead flashing in and out of the frame and gracing us with her unhindered vocals, “Cry Wolf” has a very dark and intriguing atmosphere from the very beginning. Moving with energy into the groundbreaking hook, Hot Lips blast into the transition with force while performing with the same energy in the music video. With chilling shots of Hot Lips standing and looking over the floor, to aggressively moving to the beat of the music, they’ve really tied in that deep angst and released it with the creation of this music video. With quick moving scenes and bright flashes of light, Hot Lips’ music video “Cry Wolf” shines through with an exhilarating atmosphere that’s hard to miss. Watch "Cry Wolf" here. Hey Hot Lips, welcome to BuzzMusic! You really stopped us in our tracks with your recent heavy music video “Cry Wolf”. What atmosphere and themes did you three want to portray with the music video? Hi Buzz! Thank you, we are very proud of this track. The theme of the video is centered around mental health and one's own battles with letting your demons take over. We wanted to portray the idea of being alone and trapped.. feeling desperate to get out. Hot Lips’ drummer Keith Heppler noted that even though the music video was shot pre-pandemic, the imagery is still valid. Why do you think the imagery remains timeless and relevant amongst different situations? Everyone can relate to going through these types of feelings and struggles at one point or another in their lives. Mental Health affects us all and should be talked about more openly. The world is currently going through an uprising and people want to be heard and seen. Your music video for “Cry Wolf” is very precise in terms of editing and effects. What sort of direction was being given at the shoot, and what made the experience better for Hot Lips? We've been really lucky to work with Ryan Brough of Zeebrah Media on all 3 of our music videos. He really gets our vibe and what we want to say through the music. Mood, lighting, and imagery are always at the forefront of our discussions. Capturing the essence rather than running a narrative seems to fit our sound and look better. We’ve heard that Hot Lips was forced to postpone a 20-date North American tour. What should we anticipate from the trio’s live shows post-pandemic? We've been taking this time to reflect on ourselves individually and as a band. From that, we've written a ton of new material including some different styles we haven't touched on yet but all still sounds likeHotLips- heavy, moody, electric! What's next for Hot Lips? We are in the midst of recording, booking shows for 2021, and preparing for whenever the world is ready to see us! We will be ready instagram.com/hot_lips_music facebook.com/hotlipsmusic hotlipstoronto.com #BUZZMUSIC

Originating in Chicago, High Street is one of those bands that play rock n roll coming straight from the roots. Featuring Phoebe Collins as the lead singer, they now reside in Los Angeles, California. There’s a certain charm to classic rock and a polished, catchy element to pop music, but with High Street, we get the best of both worlds. Their new song, “Shut Me Out” creatively incorporates vocal lines that hit hard, yet weave through each other so gracefully. The drums provide a solid pocket allowing the guitars and bass to fit like a glove. We felt that “Shut Me Out” demonstrates precisely what High Street is all about - pushing the limits to what modern, old school rock really looks like. Lyrics like, “you shut me out, and that ain’t what I’m about” draw you in and give you a rush as if you were watching them perform live. Listening to the guitar solo, we couldn’t help but notice how the melodies hook you in and deliver an atmosphere that takes you away from the song for a second. At exactly the right moment, the vocals come back in gradually, making you want to repeat the song so you can relive every moment again. You won’t want to miss this fresh, edgy track from High Street. Hello High Street! Welcome to BuzzMusic. Can you tell us more about how you all met to form High Street? We all sort of met in different ways. The rhythm guitarist, Cole, was a previous classmate of mine in a music class we both enrolled in during college. We shared the same musical interests and our guitar abilities were very similar so that led us to form a very strong bond. I met lead singer Phoebe and drummer JJ by posting an ad online. They both responded instantly and they auditioned immediately and were welcomed as the next new members of the band. The last member to join our band was bassist Nic Metaxas, who was a long time friend of JJ's and had recommended him to me when he knew we needed a bass player. Once we all got in a room together, we grooved hard and the lineup became official. Your new song, “Shut Me Out” is so catchy. What does your songwriting process look like? Is it collaborative or do you all write individually? It is a little bit of both. Most of us will come up with a riff or idea on our own, and then we'll show our ideas to each other at the next rehearsal. Sometimes ideas get shot down, other times there's a lot of potential to take an idea that one of us has to the next level. It all depends on if we think each of us can contribute something unique to that particular idea. When it comes to writing lyrics, we all collectively do that as a band, often having songwriting sessions to brainstorm topics about what we want our songs to be about and what story to tell when putting the lyrics in conjunction with the music. With so many band members, were curious how each of your unique styles fits into what we know asHighStreet. What was it like exploring and defining your overall sound as a band? Finding a unique sound as a band sometimes can take a while to develop. Most of us didn't know each other before, so it takes some time to get comfortable performing and playing on stage collectively as a band. But that is why we actively rehearse and perform so that our live show just continues to get stronger and stronger. Each person in this group has something unique to offer which is why when we all play together, you can hear everyone's influences being incorporated into our music which ultimately gives us the unique sound thatHIghStreethas. Do you have any goals or dreams to reach within your musical career? Is anything being put into place currently? Each one of us in this band shares the same dream, which is that we ultimately want to be able to play music for a living and become as successful as possible. Each one of us has been playing music since we were just little kids, so we can't really see each other doing anything but performing and writing music. One thing that is currently being put in place right now other than writing music and performing live streams, is a documentary being made about the whole evolution of HIgh Street, starting all the way back from its birth in 2008 up until now. It will also give fans a sneak preview of how we go about rehearsing and writing new material for our upcoming album. What's next for High Street? Our goal right now is to obviously continue to establish our LA following since many of our fans reside in Chicago where the band originated. We are planning on playing shows all around the LA club circuit once the venues start to open back up and we are also in the midst of writing music for our new album that will come out in early 2021...not to mention a tour to be booked all across the country in support of the album. A lot of exciting things in the works so stay tuned! twitter.com/wearehighstreet instagram.com/highstreetofficial facebook.com/wearehighstreet #BUZZMUSIC

Dark tones of sound resonate from an organ as you are walked down the aisle to Damien Profane's new song, "Try." The ticking percussion enters the track as we anxiously await Damien's entrance. Coming to us from north of the border, Damien is a Canadian based producer and artist who carefully crafts R&B vibes with Alternative Hip-hop notes. Jumping between smooth R&B vocal stylings and hip-hop infused raps, Damien has skillfully combined the two genres into a cohesive listening experience. The song is a thoughtful look at one's strife in bettering themselves for another. The chorus is a ghostly rendition of emotional lyrics where we see Damien honestly unleashing his innermost thoughts, "I've been thinking about you, and how to improve, baby, how do I do?" Damien constructs lyrics that are centered around the redemption of how to win back lost love. As the emotional pleas are sung, there is this dark reverberation of sound that envelopes Damiens's voice, almost like a dark force threatening to derail his plans of salvation. "Try" encompasses a chilled out, spellbinding quality that will possess you with a vibing concentration of sound. Before we give away too much, do yourself a favor and try out Damien Profane's new single "Try." Can you start by telling us a bit more about the meaning behind the song? To me ‘Try’ is about a one-sided relationship that can’t end because the protagonist won’t give up that perfect idea of the original love that they once had. His attempts to keep the relationship alive range from flying home from work only to be ignored to completely changing who he is and not recognizing himself anymore. his idea of a toxic relationship isn’t how love should work. That’s why I wanted ‘Try’ to embody this toxicity and hurt into a three and a half minute song, it may feel like it should be longer but that’s how relationships end before you want them to. You use this dark resonating sound sporadically throughout the track, it's almost like something sinister is lurking behind your voice. What was your intention inserting that creative detail within "Try?" I found that if I could keep the overall melody of the vocal to be light and airy, then the low tones and sinister nature of the instrumental would really come through. The song is about a love that slowly withers over time even though it shouldn’t, so the contrast between light and dark via the vocal and instrumental needed to be there to back up the narrative. When you create music do you have the listener in mind? What messages and overall feelings do you want them to experience when listening to your music? I find most of what I do when creating music comes from experimentation. Finding what fits where it’s supposed to. I want the listener to enjoy what I create but most of what I do make is mostly just to try new things. If someone happens to like one of my experimentations then that's just a bonus. If anyone can gain anything from what I make then that's a reason to keep working and getting better. As a producer and performer, is there a part of the song creation process you most enjoy? When I’m in the early stages of production, really all I’m doing is messing around and finding some cool sounds to accompany one another. It’s in those moments when I can find something that inspires me that gives me a reason to do what I do. What’s next for you? I’ve been working on multiple singles all set for release throughout the rest of 2020. Hopefully this time next year I’ll release another EP. In the meantime please enjoy ‘Try’ and keep an eye out for my future releases! instagram.com/damien.profane #BUZZMUSIC

The new lo-fi chill/hop duo Sadboy hour releases their soft yet empowering debut single "Peaches & Cream." Hailing from Vancouver and Los Angeles, Sadboy hour has taken on quite an interesting creative process by releasing whatever they create in an hour. Dropping their debut release "Peaches & Cream," Sadboy hour has crafted this track with pure intentions and immediately allows us to relate through lyrics of independence, and the opposite of peer pressure. With a downtempo lo-fi beat and sublime production, this two-minute track gives us something to sit back and think about. "Peaches & Cream" begins with calming synths and progressive keyboard melodies. At the same time, Sadboy hour makes their way into the piece with peaceful and warm vocals of Sadboy hour singing lyrics of not letting external factors play a role in what his heart is telling him to do. You will be very impressed with Sadboy hour's debut release "Peaches & Cream," not only because it was crafted in about an hour, but for a vibe that stands so loud and clear, it's sure to captivate the attention of ears nationwide. Hello Sadboy hour, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re very excited to feature your sweet and savory debut release “Peaches & Cream”. Where did you find lyrical inspiration for the song? Hey, thanks! The lyrical inspiration came from life really. Feeling stuck and wondering if you’re where you’re supposed to be and having people from every aspect of life telling you how to live and put you in a box. Your single “Peaches & Cream” serves these mesmerizing production elements through a blissful lo-fi beat. How did you manage to arrange the track and round it out, all within the span of an hour? Sadboy hour is made up of Erfy (producer) and Jordan (singer-songwriter) Erfy quickly came up with a beat/chord progression and we just went from there. I (Jordan) sang whatever melody came to me first. I think that’s the best part about writing a song in a short amount of time is that it’s so true and real to what comes out of your heart and soul and you don’t have time to perfect it or overthink it. Then we just sprinkled a little over the song and we called it good haha. Your sound within “Peaches & Cream” really brings in this ambient indie/alternative side through your filtered and captivating vocals. Seeing as your sound is so broad, what sort of musical influences might have had an impact on Sadboy hour’s sound? We love all genres, I’d say we get our inspiration from everywhere. There’s no one specific style we’re stuck to. We’ve heard that Sadboy hour releases whatever sound/track you conjure up within an hour. What pulled the two of you into this unique creative process? Will this be a running theme with your upcoming releases? We both already have current projects I (Jordan from electro-pop duo HOFFEY) and Erfy an electronic artist known as Born Human. It started out with Erfy reaching out to Jordan to collab on a song. From there we got connected and started making music together. Both of us had similar feelings in the pressure music can give to an artist, constantly left overthinking. So we started sad boy hour because we wanted a space to create freely where we wouldn’t spend too much time overthinking songs and production. What's next for you? We have another single releasing July 10th called “don’t cry now”. We plan to release a single every month. For us, sadboy hour is a fun place to write & release music carefree, so if people are listening & resonating with the songs then that’s just a bonus! instagram.com/sadboyhour_official #BUZZMUSIC

Appreciation and passion bleed out on Trevor Martin's new single "Go-To." Smooth country stylings and soulful inspired vocals blend together to create a nostalgic and cohesive auditory experience. "Go-To" takes a lyrical journey about a confident, self-assured woman, the object of our performer's eye, hoping one day he can be her "Go-To." Honest and thoughtful lyrics serenade the listener and unfold a beautiful love story. "Go-To" has the same sentimental qualities of a couple "how we first met" story, a man lovestruck, seeing the ordinary beauty of the one he longs for. Born with a bleeding disorder diagnosed at birth, Trevor wasn't able to excel in contact sports growing up. During his exploration of other hobbies and interests, Trevor quickly realized his passion for singing and songwriting and has since never looked back. Influenced by Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, and Brett Young, Trevor Martin aims to create his own unique sound whose original lyrics can be understood and loved by all music lovers alike. "Go-To" is the perfect slow song that can be enjoyed by couples from all demographics and from all relationship milestones. "I know you got your Go-To t-shirt, a go-to lie when you're trying to flirt, a pick me up song when your heart hurts," "I'll be here for you, I want to be your Go-To"; its Martin's lyrics of unwavering support and commitment that truly capture the beauty of this song. Martin's ability to encapsulate genuine tenderness between two people hook the listener and transports them down their own memory lane. Hi Trevor, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We loved your new single “Go-To.” Can you tell the listeners what this song means to you? This song means a lot to me because it is my first big crossover country release.  In its first three weeks, it has had some great feedback and that has been so exciting for me to see people listening and enjoying something that I have put so much work into!  This is a love song about a girl who knows what she likes, and she has her “go-to” things, and the singer is hoping that at the end of the day he will be one of those “go-to’s.” How did you get involved in music and at what age did you realize this was something you wanted to peruse as a career? I started singing at an early age in church and in local community theatre, but my turning point was when I was 8 years old.  I was chosen to sing with a local orchestra in Kentucky for a show called “Motown Madness.”  I sang “I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5 and performed for about a thousand people for the first time.  I sang and danced my heart out, and when the song was over, I got a standing ovation.  That was the moment I realized that I wanted to pursue music forever. What does the creative process look like for you? Can you speak about how the songwriting process starts for you? The creative process is never-ending.  An idea, melody, or lyric can hit at any time and I have to be open, and ready for that.  I do have co-writes about 3 times a week though.  I have my core group of writers that I write well with, and we write regularly.  We typically talk about life- relationship problems, money problems, friend problems, or fun times, accomplishments, and good memories and sometimes an idea is born from that.  Other times, we use an idea that we came up with earlier that week or even earlier that year!  It is a very fun process, and there is nothing quite like finishing a song that you are very proud of. “Go-To” defiantly has a country profile, what about the genre do you love the most and what connection do you have with country music that made you want to create your own music? I love the storytelling in country music.  Every song takes you on a journey and paints a great picture in your head, and I love that.  I consider myself a “crossover country” or “pop country” with a similar sound to Dan+Shay or Brett Young.  It is not the same sound as the classic guys, but it is the new age and what many new country fans crave and want to hear.  I think having stories of my own made me want to create my own music and go from there. What can we expect to see next from you throughout 2020? My goal is to release more music! Keep an eye and ear out on social media for big announcements of new music.  My Instagram is @trevormartinmusic, and that is where I will make those announcements!  I am excited that 2020 is getting back on track and I am ready for whatever it may hold! instagram.com/trevormartinmusic #BUZZMUSIC

The last time we heard from Kyle Mallouck AKA Manny On A Mission, he was at the finish line of a cover-album release with songs ranging from "Hot Line Bling" to the edges of alternatives with "Helena Beat." The Canadian singer-songwriter recently succumbed to his other indulgences and has released an album dedicated to his self-declared "favorites" from some of his previous albums. Some of these selections (upward twists on folk-rock music) made their way onto "Manny On A Mission," a tight, thirteen-song re-introduction to his catalog's most exciting and addictive features. The reimagined composition journey begins with the brightest of uplifting effects: a springy, stately guitar riffing anthem called "Creeper." Even more than its catchy hooks or trashing downpour of crash cymbals and pedaling electric guitar breaks, you're left hanging onto his catchy chorus—an anthem hopping, one-of-a-kind opener. Just from a few moments, you might imagine it echoing from the most massive corners of a summer stadium show. And you would be right. When presented at first, most of the songs have a tugging, upward trajectory, a cementing force for Manny On A Mission's ecstatic sopranos. In the stimulant spiral of "Exposed," Manny On A Mission muses on the contrast that's always survived his work, merging evocative upbeat energy with stark desperation in theme. "You've exposed the cracks in me," he sings, "And every step you take and every step you've taken, you've fallen through them." It's part of the record's driving grit—as is dissonance created through distorted vocal callbacks and heartfelt urgency in lyrics. "Our constitutions built on greed," he rules. As we move along, the acoustic guitar-based tracks are highlights on this album. "Hollow" and "Run" are focused on sulky acoustic lines that drift like falling rain, as Manny On A Mission, twists between his chorus' with a spiritual rigor. While the plentiful upbeat numbers are loaded with open-tuned electric guitars and steady drums, these bits of smooth passion—only Manny On A Mission's voice and a few other instruments—is where the record sparkles. "Many On a Mission" finds ways to communicate between these fast and slow counterparts, intertwining the internal lining and outer-surfaces, ending in a representation that feels full and honest to his discerning musical interpretations of the past. Echoing on the more natural tone of the music found inside this album, Manny On A Mission's lyrics often concern self-reflection, letting people go and finding themselves. The collection's sweeping midsection features "Where are you going?" and is sung with harmony and doubles. At the same time, the music fills in the blanks with riffing guitars and steady uplifting rhythm, illustrating the push-and-pull of relationships and the dependence found within them. With an arrangement that sounds like a traditional folk-song, "Take Me Home" spins from self-reflection to understanding with one request. "Take me home," he sings, "Was I yours from the start, locked away in your heart...are you home with me?" It's a crucial but straightforward statement. Home is a feeling that starts in one distinct place, but he suggests to us, you can take it with you wherever you go. Occasionally, the tunes have a real sting, as on the sinister heavy-hitter "Alex." which is not afraid to be bold. Typically, the songs wander steadily toward their target, as though following google maps on a really reliable LTE network (I know, rare!). On "Walls" and "Perfect," battered by bready flakes of punkish personality and airy electric guitar breaks, Manny On A Mission, sounds like he's aiming for a slightly softer blend between Taking Back Sunday and Ryan Adams. "All through the night" recalls the slower ballads of some of the lighter moments on Island Park Part 3, giving a hefty nod to its original swaying feel while adding a grounding percussion part, and a tasteful electric guitar for the reimagining of the song. As we listen, what endures from preceding releases is the unadorned merit of Manny On A Mission's voice. It seems metaphysical and hazing on "Warning." However, this song isn't lacking in its transformation, pleasingly scampering along with newly added drums and a sizzlingly clear vocal sitting upfront, contrasting from the original work off of 2015's "Let me in." The closing title track, "When I Grow Up," with its glassy beauty, shimmering acoustics, with delicate strings, speaks to his future progress. The consistency of mood, melody, and texture designates the record a clean playthrough with a lack of wanting. While the notions of the recordings are primarily supported by the results of his own previous work, it leaves some imparting anecdote on some of this artist's overlooked tracks. On many of these songs, he tells a story, then separates and compartmentalizes into a series of hooks and motifs which carry throughout each composition, both in their weight and meaning. It can sound like melancholy sometimes, but it presents a totally different meaning as you listen further, as hope emerges, and a sense of conflict relief adorns our consciousness. Manny On A Mission is an artist on the diving board of life, peaking above the clouds of uncertainty as he continually releases music that speaks to his soul, and to countless others who endeavor to swim in the catalog of this singer-songwriters folk-rock world. With this new release, there's no doubt that the singer from Mississauga has the potential to touch hearts from worlds away. Welcome to BuzzMusic Manny On A Mission! We're absolutely captivated by your newest album. Your unique spin on some of the music you've previously composed induces such a reminiscent vibe! Can you tell us more about your inspirations behind this project? What sparked this interest in dusting off some of your previous favorites? I think it was a lot of things really. Lots of bands and artists after they have released a lot of music do a greatest hits album but I thought it would be more fun to do new versions of my favorite songs I have written. I also think I have a lot of newer fans that might not have heard some of my older songs and this gives them a chance to do so and maybe they would be interested in going back and hearing the original version and comparing the two. After all the songs were done I decided to make it a self-titled album because it really felt like I was presenting the songs that best showcase what the band means to me. Which songs do you feel you wanted to highlight most out of this thirteen song culmination? Well, “Creeper” was a song that I always felt kinda flew under the radar when I originally released it but I think it’s such a catchy fun song and I’m really proud of it. So it was pretty easy for me to decide that it had to be the first track on the album. “Alex” is another one that I’m really proud of and wanted more people to hear. I remember the first time I ever played it live I knew from the reaction it got from the crowd that it was something special. After playing it the crowd gave the applause as they normally would but as it tapered off you could hear a lot of conversations going on and they were all talking about the song. When you looked at a song and began reimagining it, what were the steps you found yourself taking? Was there a checklist you intended to follow, or did the reinventing happen naturally as you revisited your catalog of music? To be honest I've always had a habit of hearing songs and automatically thinking of how it could sound differently. Whether it be swapping instruments, singing in a different key, adding sound effects ...etc. I do this with my own songs as well. I revisit them and can hear in my head how they could be done differently. A lot of the ideas I’ve had I have been thinking about for years so I didn’t really have to make any checklist. I would go into recording with a pretty good idea of what I wanted to do. As you journey further into the music industry, what knowledge do you hope to impart on some of the other independent artists who may be following in your footsteps? Maybe there is there any advice you could give to someone working on their first album? Take your time. Don’t rush anything. You don’t want to release something and then look back at it and realize you had so much more to give to a song. Also, be emotional when you write your songs. Put yourself in the mindset you are trying to communicate and give everything you have. People will feel that when they hear that song and it will make it that much better. It was a pleasure having you featured here with us! Can you tell us what is next for you? Where do you see yourself concerning new releases? I have been saying for years I’m going to stop with Manny on a Mission and start releasing music under my own name but it never seems to work out. I’m very spontaneous when it comes to my music. An idea will just come to me and then it’s game on so it’s hard for me to know exactly what’s next. I have been doing some live streaming concerts on Facebook so I’d like to do more of those. I also released a cover album a couple of years ago and wouldn’t mind doing a follow up to that. But who knows... my mind will probably change again and again. I just feel like I’ll know when it’s time to stop and I feel like I haven’t released that piece of work that really says the end. 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