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L.A. based bluesy rock band The Blood Moon Howlers return to BuzzMusic, this time drowning ourselves into their recent heavy single “Tilted Patrons.” Following up their latest critically acclaimed single “Moonlighters,” The Blood Moon Howlers genuinely bring in a diverse range of sound as they move forward with “Tilted Patrons.” A heavy blues anthem where guitarist/vocalist Matt Wayne mentioned, “This song was inspired by someone calling our sound ‘whiskey drenched blues’ after a show.” Loving this term, The Blood Moon Howlers went full force into this intoxicating sound, by adding the most simple yet effective soul-touching instrumentals. “Tilted Patrons” starts off with heavy electric guitar riffs by Matt Wayne, dropping into a sweltering mid-tempo rock/blues drum beat from Brandon “Funknasty” Cooke. Off the bat, it’s already interesting to see how the dynamic changes within The Blood Moon Howlers and how they create—seeing as their previous single highlighted JuJu’s vocals, while “Tilted Patrons” highlights Matt Wayne’s vocals. With all sorts of intriguing sonic aspects like JuJu’s added background vocals and Brandon “Funknasty” Cooke’s textured percussion performance, The Blood Moon Howlers are continuously topping each single of theirs but providing us with a different side of the band through genre experimentation. A perfect track to blast on your well-deserved relaxing Friday evening, “Tilted Patrons,” lets us crack open a cold one during these hot days. Listen to “Tilted Patrons” here. instagram.com/thebloodmoonhowlers facebook.com/thebloodmoonhowlers #BUZZMUSIC

LLV’s unique style shines through his music clearly and vividly. Though, this artist attended Lewis Catholic University to receive his Bachelor’s degree in Business, a stark contrast to writing and producing music. LLV’s talent and passion for music couldn’t be beaten. Today he brings us his new, fresh single “Some Slight,” and we loved every minute of it. The stringed melody that starts off the song captures a mysterious and almost melancholy vibe. This song keeps things quite downtempo but will never have you dozing off. The percussion keeps things interesting throughout the song, while LLV’s vocals sit steadily on top and take us somewhere new. Each line flows into the next with every color you could imagine, but yet it’s unified within the overall atmosphere of the song. This song mixes the melodic elements of Hip Hop with rhythmic elements of R&B while remaining innovative in textures and sounds.LLV’s “Some Slight” was a game-changer for us, and you’ll want it all over your favorite playlist all year long. Seemingly without effort, LLV keeps us returning for more with his new song “Some Slight.” Be sure to listen to “Some Slight” here. Hello LLV! Welcome to Buzzmusic. We hear you went to school to receive your Bachelor’s degree in Business. What drove you to create music? Was this always a passion you’ve had? Listening to music I believe drove me to creating music, since my early childhood I was always interested in music that was played on the radio. I wanted to learn how to make songs like the ones I was most interested in. We loved the vibe you captured in “Some Slight”. Can you tell us more behind the meaning of the song and the production that went along with it? Some Slight is just a term used to describe a fun time. the instrumental I produced using the native instrument product Maschine studio. while making the beat to "SomeSlight" or any some I make I usually just start humming to the melody until I come up with something I like. Who are your top influences in music? How do you think they shape your artistry? Fletcher my top influencer currently her song "forever" is dope I like the production, the song shapes me to want to do more. What is your ultimate goal in the music industry? Is this being worked on or put into place for the near future? I think I would say getting discovered or working with artists in different genres. What's next for LLV? LLV just drop an album/mixtape titled Placebo, what's next is my last album this year titled "I'm 25" which will feature a song I think will change hip-hop called " Kool Beans " which will be released later this month. instagram.com/llvforever facebook.com/LLVFOREVER2020 #BUZZMUSIC

Michigan, alternative duo Bedroom Ceilings, allows us to take a more in-depth look at their recent track "Journal Entry: A Dream" off their latest album "Another Bulb Burned Out." Initially beginning as Dean Chittenden's solo project, he later reached out to close friend Ben Steer to add instrumentation, which started to Bedroom Ceilings' escalating growth. Taking a listen to their track "Journal Entry: A Dream," we can hear the emotional depth that the duo runs in order to truly enamor listeners and allow them to feel. While taking a break from their alternative/electronic and jazzy sound, Bedroom Ceilings pays tribute to Americana, folk, and alt-rock with this track and their overall album. Opening with rhythmic acoustic guitar and Dean Chittenden's clear vocals, "Journal Entry: A Dream" already has a very alt-rock atmosphere through progressive instrumentals and daydreamy vocals. Dropping down into the hook, we're met with broad instrumentals through lively drums, subtle electric guitar, and gripping changes in tempo. "Journal Entry: A Dream" has a very poetic feel to it despite the song's energy, we're able to hear Bedroom Ceilings' detailed imagery through highlighted lyrics like "Floating in the sky under light of the beauty, I feel the blood moon push and pull the tides, my heart mimics the motion." The changes in tempo create an extensive range of emotions to feel, also through the shift between major and minor. Bedroom Ceilings' song "Journal Entry: A Dream" pulls the tide in our hearts while setting an emotionally indescribable tone. Discover “Journal Entry: A Dream” here. Hey Bedroom Ceilings, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re truly captivated by your poetic approach to songwriting within your song “Journal Entry: A Dream”. Was the song inspired by an actual dream or more of an inner monologue piece? Dean: It was partially inspired by a dream I had a year ago, but it’s mostly an inner monologue about my self-reflection of the past two years of my life. As I was writing it, I realized I was writing it in a dream-like format, because it covered a lot of time but all the events seemed to happen very quickly. All the actions and movements of the song reflect my personal journey of coming to terms with change within myself. A lot of the imagery is describing real events during the time of writing, but it's inspired by the dream. I wanted the listener to be able to visualize my journey through self-reflection, and the dream represents that. Speaking on the instrumentation within your track “Journal Entry: A Dream”, Bedroom Ceilings brings in more of an upbeat feel through alt-rock instrumentals. How did you go about creating the instrumentals, and how did you want them to reflect your storytelling lyricism? Ben: I think we were both going for a dreamy sound. Dean had the lyrics already and he had a good idea of what it was going to sound like as well as the key. This is a good representation of how we work together in songwriting - he has the lyrics and concept in mind, and I try to write chords that complement his idea and vision. I have a lengthy background in alt-rock music so it’s usually pretty obvious to the listener when I take more of a hand in the chord choices. Dean: With the way the song is mapped out with lyrics, we wrote the song with the band in such a way that it would continue to change and modulate musically in each section without repeating dynamic flow. I wanted each new sound and new dynamic to reflect the lyrics that were really important to me. For example, when I say "...floating in the sky under light of the beauty, I feel the blood moon..." the lead guitar is louder and complements the melody, which is a response to the lyrics and reflects the presence of the blood moon at that point of the song. It's hard to explain but I think people will know what I mean when they hear it. It's more of a feeling than it is a concrete concept. Seeing as your song “Journal Entry: A Dream” is off of Bedroom Ceilings’ latest album Another Bulb Burned Out, how does the track add to the album’s overall concept? Do you think the track stands out in any way? Dean: It absolutely stands out. I would say it is the least calming song on the album for a number of reasons. For one because it was the only song recorded live with a full band, and the energy that the live band brought to the track was much more intense. It is also the only song on the album where the protagonist is feeling bolder, and he's not being whiny. [laughs] it's the most bold because he's finally being honest with himself. no longer denying the circumstances or victimizing himself. He's fighting for change. The track adds to the concept because at this point the protagonist, instead of reveling in nostalgia or mourning how he's lost control of his life, is for once being self-reflective and trying to move on from the experiences that have hurt him. In a way, it is the "rising action" of the narrative. In literature, the rising action serves to develop the major conflict, present character flaws, establish background circumstances, and detail the twists and turns leading to the climax. This song presents some of the greatest inner conflict of the overall story in that respect. Speaking of your latest album Another Bulb Burned Out, Bedroom Ceilings is said to have taken a break from their alt/electronic and jazzy sound all to focus on Americana, folk, and alt-rock. Why did you decide to take this artistic turn with the album? Dean: I've always had a passion for Americana and Folk music, and while we both love making electronic and jazzy stuff, I didn't think it would fit on the album, and those jazzy songs tend to stand out by themselves. They are their own pieces, so as opposed to fitting within a narrative I think they work better as singles. This album was written with some recurring themes, so I felt that taking this direction was a better fit for the story I was telling. When it comes to making an album, we will always be making Americana/ folk/ rock, while saving the jazzy and experimental ideas for smaller projects. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? More releases, singles, merchandise, live streams, music videos, and more songs with a mouthful of lyrics too. Thanks for having us! instagram.com/bedroomceilings facebook.com/bedroomceilings #BUZZMUSIC

Jenny Chapin's voice is ear quenching good. Her melodic pop sound harmonizes her latest hit "A Better Me." The electric guitar bounces around her centralized pitch-perfect vocals. Just when you think you have this pop song all figured out, you get blasted with a funky, Motown guitar riff that leads you into the chorus, that will have you strutting around the room. Based in Southern California, Jenny Chapin has loved to sing ever since she was a child, however, Jenny stopped singing at the age of thirteen when she was oh, so wrongly voice shamed. Persevering, Jenny chose to embrace her voice and all other aspects of herself and is proving all of those skeptics wrong. We hear a lot of that persevering sentiment on her latest hit, "A Better Me." Jenny sings of a lead that is independent, self-assured, and in tune with toxic surroundings. Lyrics like "It's like I'm a better me," "I love myself enough to let you go," " 'cause now your gone I'm great," show a sense of empowerment and self-confidence we are totally loving. The track's ability to uplift the listener with its elevating pop music vibes while playing on sensitive subject matter serves as an anthem for self-love. Discover "A Better Me" here. Hi Jenny, and welcome to BuzzMusic. Your latest hit "A Better Me" is an infectious hit and we loved the positivity that radiated from this song. Can you tell us a bit about your connection to the song and how you wanted your listeners to feel when they heard it? Hi BuzzMusic, thanks for having me! I am so excited! "A Better Me" is my first song as a solo artist and I wrote this song with another amazing songwriter & singer LeyeT. This song is very personal to me and specifically to my last long term relationship. I wanted this to be a free-ing song that gives listeners hope and lets them know that they can be okay on their own or without someone that is weighing them down.  Understandably we know the dark side that exists in the entertainment industry. You mentioned when you were a teen you were voice shamed and that stalled your career. How did you overcome the negativity and turn it into such a powerful success story? Oddly, music wasn't something that I was even aware I still had a passion for, because I had blocked it out for so long due to the trauma I experienced as a teen. It wasn't until I went to a women's conference at a friend's church that I realized I desperately wanted to pursue music. I finally realized that I wasn't going for it because I was so afraid of what people would think and worried about what people would say. however, I knew that I would always regret not trying to pursue it if I didn't go for it. It took me a long time to realize that the people who are negative and judge you aren't really your friends, and how important it is to surround yourself with the right people that lift you up and help you believe in yourself.  What has music meant to you personally and what do you hope your music brings to listeners? Music has been another escape for me (just as dance was) where I am able to either forget about the outside world for a little bit or connect with my emotions and be in the moment. I hope my music does a few things for people. I hope it brings people comfort. I hope the lyrics are something that people can relate to and know that they aren't alone with how they feel.  I hope people are also able to have fun, get lost in the music, and escape from reality for a bit.  Do you have any musical influences that have played a roll in shaping your sound? Celine Dion, Demi Lovato, Julia Michaels, Halsey, Kelly Clarkson, Dixie Chicks, and Christina Aguilera are some of my biggest influences their music has definitely helped shape my sound. What can fans expect to hear next from you, Jenny? A lot of honesty, and a lot of pop! instagram.com/jennychapin facebook.com/jennychapin #BUZZMUSIC

Dreamy cascading auras surround you as you press play on Nicolas McCoppin's latest hit, "Remember That Night." Ticking electrified percussion courses through the background as ambient synths harmonize along with Nicolas's pop-centric vocals. Nicolas McCoppinis creating pop-infused melodies from the city that never sleeps, the one and only: New York City. "Remember That Night" is a testament of the energy New York produces, you won't be sitting down for this one! Singing since childhood, Nicolas has received training from many renowned vocal coaches, and at the young age of just 14, he wrote and released his first original song. "Remember That Night" is the third single released of Nicolas's upcoming debut EP. Nicolas creates a vivid lyrical narrative that transports the listener into the song and along for the journey. We are taken on a trip of a familiar love story- those first moments of discovery of one's attraction towards another. Those telltale signs of falling in love summed up perfectly in Nicolas's lyric delivery, lyrics like: "Couldn't tell if I was high or high on you." "Rember That Night" is a coy and playful dance-pop hit that incorporates reflections of 80s nostalgia. "Remember That Night" reminds listeners about those priceless first memories of when a love first blossoms. Listen to "Remember That Night" here. Hello Nicolas and welcome to BuzzMusic. We couldn't get enough of your latest release "Remember That Night". Can you tell listeners your thoughts behind this song and how you wanted your listeners to react when experiencing it? Thank you guys for having me! That means so much. “Remember That Night” is a really special song to me. I wrote it about falling in love for the first time and all those new feelings that come along with it. Back when I was living in the moments of the song, the writing was one of the only ways I knew how to express my feelings. It’s one of the most personal songs I’ve done so far. I hope this song can bring a sense of happiness and fun to anyone who listens to it. Because that’s how it made me feel when I was making it. You mention specific areas within New York City (Arthur Avenue in The Bronx). What effect has New York City had on your artistry? I’m so happy you asked that! I don’t think I would be the artist I am today without New York City. I was born and raised about an hour away from the city. It was always such an escape for me growing up. It still is. I went to my first concerts and met some of my best friends there. I really discovered myself because of it. When I was coming out in high school, it was the place I could go and unapologetically be myself. I always feel so accepted there. I owe everything to this city. And yes! The “Arthur Ave” lyric is actually my favorite lyric in the entire song! I have so many memories there so it only felt right to include it in this one. Remember That Night is clearly a love song. Does writing music that comes from a personal place come easy for you? It was hard at first. I feel like my first two releases were a little more about love in general and a few different experiences combined. This song was one of the ones where I really dug in deep. I co-wrote this song with Krysta Youngs. I love writing with her because I feel like I can spill everything to her and she just gets it. This song is literally my life in an mp3 file haha! I’m so happy I went as personal as I did because it really completed the song for me. With your upcoming release of your debut EP, what themes can we expect to hear on the project? I’m so excited about my EP! It’s been a little over two years in the making now. The reason I picked “Remember That Night” as the third single is that I feel like it truly represents the project as a whole. Sonically and lyrically. It tells a story from front-to-back. This song is a puzzle piece of a bigger story. I have so much more to tell and I can’t wait to finally share it! I feel like it’s my firstborn child lol. What can fans expect to hear next from you Nicolas?I think I have another single cooking up before the EP release! My plans got a little rocked with COVID-19 but I’m managing! It’s going to be a fun summer of releases from me :) Thank you guys so much for having me! This was so fun! instagram.com/nicolasmccoppin nicolasmccoppin.com #BuzzMusic

Like an ocean crashing over you, Osito brings ambient synths to the latest "Cave of Wonders." This mystic track features trance-like EDM melodies and guiding, vivid lyrics. From Salt Lake City, Utah, Osito is a vocalist, producer, and songwriter specializing in electronic pop that bends genres. Not viewing songwriting as a problematic endeavor, Osito nurtures and revels in the process, a huge draw of his latest release "Cave of Wonders." "Cave of Wonders" is catchy electro-dancehall hit that would have been seemingly included on one of those '90s dance compilations. Still, Otisto has brought it forward to today's standards and would invigorate EDM festivals and festival-goers around the globe. "Cave of Wonders" is performed initially by the Utah centered group, Bellrave. Its lucid lyrics offer mind-altering imagery and exploration. Lyrics like, "can you hear the whispers, do you feel my pulse against your walls?" and "in the cave of wonders, my heart bleeds all the pretty "colors. A distorted electrified saxophone ghostly echoes throughout the track and sets a tone of balladry to the track. Piano notes cascading along with the lyrics, let the listener seemingly surge through the track. It's these influences Osito has infused on his take of "Cave of Wonders" that have breathed in new life and relatability to it. Discover "Cave of Wonders" here. Hello Otisto and welcome to BuzzMusic. What made you want to recreate Bellraves “Cave of Wonders”? It was one of those songs that I just fell in love with the instant I heard it years ago and it was written by one of my first mentors in the music industry, Allison Martin, who guided me through the ins and outs of being on stage and was always there to provide valuable feedback to my earliest songs. So when I hit a rough patch and was doubting my abilities and my future in music I was fortunate enough to come across the song again and was hit the urge to create something and I thought, why not cover the song that reignited that passion and already meant so much to me. In a lot of ways this cover is me saying thank you to my mentors for all they’ve done and taught me as well as reminding myself that even though things don’t always work out the way we’d like them to in this industry, music will always be my home. How did you get into Electronic music and what was the connection you had to it? I think I’ve always been on a collision course with Electronic music since I grew up listening to the synth-soaked hit of the late-90s and early aughts. But my first real-life run-in was when I was in second grade and part of the University of Utah’s Tanner Dance program in which there was, and still is, a man named Tristan Moore who composes all the music for their shows. And I remember being in a rehearsal for a show and him bringing in his keyboard, sitting on the ground, putting on headphones and right there in the middle of our practice putting together our music and I just remember not only wanting to watch what he was doing but thinking wow… that’s what I want to be able to do one day… I want to be that bitch who can make something from nothing. Who are some of your musical influences you have really looked up to and how do you let your own sound prosper from them? Oh wow, this is a big one… there are a lot of diverse influences in my work that range from film composers like Hans Zimmer to rock stars like Marilyn Manson and Rammstein. But I’d say the biggest ones are Evanescence, and by extension Amy Lee, because I do usually tend to write about darker themes and moods. Imogen Heap is another massive influence because I’ve always loved the more playful way she approaches her music by using a lot of found sounds from the world around her and seamlessly mixing organic and synthesized sounds to create a very unique body of work. I’m also really inspired by hit-makers like Sarah Hudson, Max Martin, and the now very controversial Dr. Luke. What does your creative process look like for you as an artist? Do you have any specific themes or narratives you try to infuse into your music? My typical creative process starts with the music, I like to sit down and craft a whole beat before moving on to lyrics. From there it’ll go one of two ways, I’ll either have gotten an idea of what I want to write about during the beat-making process or I’ll just set up my mic and start singing to see what melodies or lyrics stick. Interestingly enough I almost always end up working in a specific format as well that starts with the chorus, moves to the second verse, then the first, and then finally the bridge. And while I try to branch out as a songwriter to cover as many themes as I can, I typically default to breakup songs and songs about abstract topics like dreams or space. Though I have been known to write the occasional party song like my track One More Night. What can we expect to see next from you? Hopefully, if all goes well, there will be an EP or full-length album out by the summer of next year! And if we get lucky with the COVID situation I’d like to shoot a video for Cave of Wonders at a spot here in Salt Lake City that perfectly matches the dreamy lyrics, but that may have to wait until this all blows over. As for the rest of this year, I’ve got releases planned for both July and August, to complement Cave of Wonders. One of which I’m very excited about because I’ve been sitting on it for a long time and I think it’s one of the best songs I’ve ever written. But for now, that’s all I can say! twitter.com/Osito_Sound instagram.com/osito_sound facebook.com/OsitoSound #BUZZMUSIC

Based in Tucson, AZ, Christian R&B singer/songwriter Payton Goldston blesses us with his inspirational 5-track EP 'Endure.' After moving from Newark to Tucson, Payton Goldston's career escalated quickly with the help of friend/producer Rob Mercury who allowed Payton to record his first demo in his home studio. It was only up from there, as Payton Goldston has now solidified his platform with incredibly motivational and heartwarming music. Starting off his EP with the title track "Endure (prod. GROC)", which opens with peaceful and filtered electric guitar picking, slowly building the energy. Once we're met with hi-fi and melodic synths, the song truly takes an energetic turn. With Payton Goldston's unique and clean-cut vocals, he sings lyrics of breaking free from stagnation and moving forward from the pain he's endured. Taking a more serene approach with the next track "Drown In My Sorrow (prod. SINIMA Beats)", Payton Goldston sings with his entire heart. With a downtempo R&B beat and added electric guitar picking, we're able to hear out Payton Goldston's point of view while he soars over the instrumentation. With clever lyrics singing that the current is so strong, and he doesn't want to drown in his sorrows, it's evident that his textured songwriting remains a dominant aspect to Payton Goldston's career. With brilliant string compositions and jazzy piano chords, the next track "Breathe (prod. ToneJonez)", takes more of a hi-fi hip-hop/R&B approach. With haunting synthesizers and keys that support Payton Goldston's energetic and broad vocals, he vibrantly sings lyrics of feeling someone else's aura that does nothing but brings you back to life. He's found such perfect fitting and vulnerable lyrics that give us an authentic peek into Payton Goldston's songwriting process. Bringing the energy back up with the next song "Blessed (feat. Weez The Satellite Kiid & prod. MANTRA)", Payton Goldston sings cheerfully about finally finding the light at the end of the tunnel with God's help. Through ambient production with added brass elements and energetic kicks and claps, we can feel the release of stress off Payton Goldston's shoulders. While Weez The Satellite Kiid begins spitting his mid-tempo verse, he brings added texture giving the song dynamic range from calm, cool, and collected to giving many thanks back to the power above. Making our way to the end of the EP, Payton Goldston ends it off with the deftly-produced and warmhearted track "I'm In Love (prod. DopeBoyz Muzic)". It is opening with soft and bright keys that move into a hard-hitting and transcendent R&B downbeat full of passion and power. Payton Goldston's beaming vocals beautifully serenade us with this track, while creating a mesmerizing ode to his wife and giving back the love they've mutually shared. It's clear that Payton Goldston truly brings a different and unique approach to R&B, without drowning out in materialistic messages, he purely sings with grace and thanks throughout his EP 'Endure' that only inspires us and brings us back down to earth. Be sure to listen to 'Endure' here. Hey Payton Goldston, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’d like to start by saying how inspiring your entire EP 'Endure' is, through your breathtaking vocals and lyrics. Did you have any message or advice that you wanted your audience to take away from the EP? Hi there! thanks for having me on again. You all are awesome and thank you for the great feedback. The message I want the listener to take from this is sometimes the process is painful. Even if you're healing from something. Some wounds are too severe to simply put a band-aid on them. The bandage has to be removed and the wound cleaned out in order to properly heal. I believe this applies to us both spiritually, mentally, and physically, for I believe we are 3 part beings Spirit, Soul(mind, will, & emotions), and body. Though the process is painful, there's a great reward in the end. The perseverance can make us better, wiser people.  Helping us not repeat the mistakes or cause others to hurt like us. Also, I hope people are drawn more to God and understand how good he really is. I believe He's the only one who can see us through our darkest moments. Within your EP 'Endure', there was one track in particular that stood out is “Drown In My Sorrow (prod. SINIMA Beats)”. Why did Payton Goldston choose to incorporate this captivating and relatable track that adds a little sadness to your EP? This EP is like a story. Endure is the introduction, prepping the listener for the songs ahead. Drown in My Sorrow is chapter 1. Painting a picture of hurt, loss, darkness, and pain, but searching for hope all at the same time. I wanted the listener to hear this song to understand the set up for the other songs after. Hopefully being encouraged to pursue hope and healing in the darkest of times. As your EP “Endure” has a very dynamic range to sonically and vocally, we’d like to ask if Payton Goldston has a track that he resonates most with on the EP? What makes the song personally powerful to you? The first track called "Endure" is the one I resonate with most. This song is 8 years in the making. Explaining my fear of facing my past but understanding that in order to move forward in my future and be a better man/husband I must rely on God to see me through. It's clear that Payton Goldston provides such intricate and relatable messages whether their positive or somewhat melancholy. How do you intend to keep making music that speaks whole messages, and keeps listeners intrigued to hear what you have to say? I intend to make each project a story. Playing off of each other to make the listener listen to everything to get the full story. My future songs won't always be so sad LOL. However, in these times, I felt this was the best direction to go in. I want to cover other topics such as love and enjoying life for what it is and not what others say it should be. Those will be on the lighter side to give variety in my catalog of music. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Some music videos from this project and some more singles before the end of the year. Also some features with other artists such as my friend Belinda Handy in her upcoming EP. instagram.com/paytonrefocus twitter.com/paytonrefocus facebook.com/paytonbgc #BUZZMUSIC

Kaylee Rutland is a contemporary country singer and songwriter who's career continues to blossom. In 2012, she released her first self-titled EP and a single with Jamie O'Neal and Colt Ford called "Into The Circle." She was soon recognized by Billboard Magazine as a Top 10 Country Artist to Watch in 2014. Since then, Kaylee has not backed down and is consistently releasing new music for her many beloved fans. In 2019, she wowed her listeners with a new heartwarming single called "Kiss Me Like You Miss Me." Kaylee has a sweet and soothing voice that sounds like it was made for country music. Along with an acoustic guitar and an energetic drum beat, Kaylee puts down some refined flirtation with her lyrics. Kaylee's abilities to tell a story within her lyrics allow her fans to engage themselves truly. Listeners will easily understand her feelings during her writing process for "Kiss Me Like You Miss Me." The song's lively melody is exceptionally catchy and sure to be in the heads of youthful, uplifting music lovers everywhere. "Kiss Me Like You Miss Me," will have fans waving their arms and feeling giddy about that special someone. Her natural vocal and instrumental talents, "Kiss Me Like You Miss Me," fit into the country music scene without any effort. Listen to "Kiss Me Like You Miss Me" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Kaylee Rutland! The adorable message in "Kiss Me Like You Miss Me" has us all smiling from ear to ear! Can you tell us more about the lyrics of the song? Y'all are way too sweet - thank you so much! The lyrics of "Kiss Me Like You Miss Me" are rooted in visuals, which we wanted to use so that the listener could almost see what was happening. Any songwriter wants those listening to feel like they're inside the story being told, and that was our goal with the sense of urgency and giddiness throughout the song. Feeling like I relate to the lyrics is something I love the most about country music, and I wanted my listeners to feel the same way! What was your inspiration for such a thoughtful, romantic song? That day in the writer's room, we started with the title (which my brilliant co-writer Patricia Conroy brought to the table). As the young girl in the room who had a crush on a boy who lived far away, I definitely steered the narrative of the song towards the idea of two people who are desperate to be together. So in some ways, this song comes from an authentic place for me! Having released your first EP in 2012, can you tell us how your music style has evolved over time and on your latest EP, Every Minute Matters? How crazy it is to look at how my music has changed in that time! (Can it really have been almost eight years?) I do think the most significant change would be maturity: in my sound, the quality of my writing, and the part I'm able to play in the decision-making process as all the parts of an EP come together. However, one thing that has stayed the same is the blend of a contemporary and traditional country that I love to play with. I hope that 2012 Kaylee would be proud of the music I'm making nowadays! How did being named in Billboard Magazine's Top 10 Country Artists to Watch influence you as an artist? Did it inspire anything for your subsequent releases? That was an incredibly humbling day, and being a part of that list was a surprise! I do think that experience made me realize that this dream could be a reality, and it only inspired me to work even harder at making it happen. What can we expect to see from you next? During quarantine, I'll be doing lots of online performances and sharing brand new songs as I write them! That being said, I'm looking forward to being able to get back out on the road as soon as possible! instagram.com/kayleerutlandmusic facebook.com/kayleerutlandmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from New Jersey, hip-hop artist/rapper Gichigab releases his warm summer hit "Juicy". Not having much as a child, Gichigab turned to music as his outlet while wanting to use his voice to allow listeners to relate and dance. Especially with his latest hit "Juicy", Gichigab brings in melodic production almost tying in a variety of bright pop elements overtop the tracks main upbeat hip-hop feel. Gichigab raps with incredible rhythm while spitting bars surrounding someone who's caught his eye and can't seem to let go of. Kicking off with vibrant production and harmonic ghost vocals, "Juicy" pulls us right in through the track's sonic excellence. As the beat kicks in, we've noticed that Gichigab's vocals remain somewhat filtered, creating distance between himself and the music. He allows the cheerful instrumentals to stand alone with poise, as they effortlessly exude energy and something to dance to. While Gichigab's vocals are more prominent at the hook, he brings in fun-loving and playful lyricism that screams summer love and wanting to spend these warm nights with someone special. The production on "Juicy" takes us on an upbeat ride, as Gichigab perfectly captures those butterflies Gichigab perfectly captures those butterflies we get when being infatuated with someone’s ways. Check out "Juicy" here. Hey Gichigab, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re dancing right along to your recent track "Juicy." What sort of vibe or atmosphere did you initially want to set out when beginning to create "Juicy"? Juicy was inspired by hanging with some friends after a wonderful night of just chillin. It’s a fun, exciting track that was made to dance too. The song juicy is the one single on the album vantage. Speaking on the instrumentals within "Juicy", we’ve noticed that the beat stands out for the majority of the track. Why did Gichigab want to highlight the production on this track, rather than filling up the song with lyrical verses? I’m from the east coast and the beat was inspired by a west coast sound. The beat is great and bringing that over to my sound it was made the song perfect. The beat was different, that hit good. Which made it the go. Seeing as Gichigab has released his debut album "Vantage" earlier this year, how does your single "Juicy" relate or differ from your debut release? Juicy was released inspired to show the world what I was capable of outside my genre “speak music” where I speak the truth about what I go through and what Intend to be in the future. Juicy puts it together to make everything feel good, and a fun vibe toward what the album is targeted. Gichigab noted that as a child you didn’t have too much, thus leading you to the priceless endeavour of music creation. How does your music reflect these life experiences and your growth? As a kid, I had nice things that my mother and family worked hard for. But nowhere near what others had or nowhere near living comfortably. At certain, 10 I believe I began to hustle selling things to make money to have nicer things. Which is a hustle, so my music is reflected by the drive of hustle. I identify myself with being a hustler. What can we expect from you throughout the rest of 2020? You can expect more good music, more vibes from the boy. Overall just growth from where we are now. Thank you, PSA gichi, f*ck with me. Instagram.com/Gichigab #BUZZMUSIC

Since releasing his 2019, JJVK assisted single, "Really I'm That," which has merited over 85 thousand plays on Spotify since October, Louiseville native "KentuckyATLien" AKA "Jr.," has been testing his limits with various singles from his upcoming EP, "The Chronicles." As the founder of his own independent label, "Young Legends Ent.", this Atlanta based rapper has offered a sampled taste of his seamless flow with the release of "NIN." His new song "NIN" is a retrospective on the impatience he feels for success with a narration of past temperaments and boasts on future opportunities. Right from the start, a catchy hook that instigates a call-back hollar, "Woa, Wait, I 'ma need it now," from deep within your chest, establishing the motif of this tune. Here, his raps are more personalized incantations than anything more; he recites the hook to himself like a prayer or mantra. Throughout, reprising adlibs that bounce off what feels like reflective walls are abundant and welcomed, as it reinforces the tone of this straight forward single. Distant Chiming flute samples that enhance the escapade of scampering bells upfront are the main attraction in terms of production, as the consequent lyrical slashing found in the verses scrub our ears of all (if any) doubt in Jr.'s talents. On "NIN," Jr's short verses are condensed and penetrate through the production with an intense rhythm as if he does not need breath. As the tune comes to its smooth exit, an oscillating bass is the final one to depart, leaving us with an uplifted feeling, and an energized grin. Discover "NIN" here. Welcome back to BuzzMusic Jr.! We're excited to be featuring your newest single, "NIN." Can you tell us more about how this song developed for you? Is NIN an acronym, or does it mean something else? I’m excited and thankful to be able to talk with you guys again! NIN was made earlier this year in like a day or two in late February. As soon as I heard the beat it just spoke to me and I knew I had something special I could make to bring energy into this new decade and into the summer time. NIN stands for “Need It Now”.. I wanted to make a song that would motivate people to not waste any time and to strive and make success happen now... because why wait? We’re in a new decade with a deadly virus that’s taken a chokehold on our country and mindsets. That should motivate anybody! It's probably taken some time to build your own unique tones and lyricism, so what has been one of the most important milestones for your creative inspiration most recently? I’ve just recently realized how much I’ve grown as an artist and rapper. From being told I sound like Drake, to being told I sound like a “nerd rapper”, to being told I just sound completely different.. the growth in variations of my sound are so expandable that it’s kind of hard to pin point it? I think I always wanted to be an artist that is out of the box but can still rap lyrically with the best rappers but make music at the same level as the hit-making elites.. so I think at this point I’m just happy to be able be in my own lane of making music where people will know I can be an artist on a record and not solidify me to one sound. Basically.. just being universally creative as an artist and rapper is what I’m proud of at this point if that can answer that question more directly. Also hitting over 160k plays all together right now on Spotify has been a bit of a blessing for me! How have you evolved as an artist since you first began making music and how heavily inspired do you feel from your origins in Louisville? I’ve evolved so much since 2015 that it’s crazy. I learned how to use my voice and then I learned how to be creative with it. So nowadays people may think I’m being too creative at times but back then people thought I wasn’t being creative enough.. or at least I didn’t think I was (lol). Louisville will forever be my inspiration. We’re in the midst of something special with rappers like Bryson Tiller, Jack Harlow, 2KBABY making noise in the music game now.. there’s still many really, really creative and talented artists with different variations of sounds that is slowly bubbling and ready to take a hold of the game.. like me. There’s so much culture in our city with the state of Kentucky touching 7 different states and Louisville being labeled “the gateway to the South” since we’re right across the river from Indiana and only like an hour from Cincinnati, OH. I truly believe my city is special when it comes to talent nowadays... none of us really have the exact same sound. We’re a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and regions. It was great having you back here on BuzzMusic! Do you plan on collaborating with anyone in the future? How do you plan on promoting your upcoming EP that's set to release on the 19th? — Thank you so much for having me and I have a lot of collaborations in mind, but I’ve been recording a lot of music that has just been me on it solo. So right now that’s how I’m coming this summer for sure. My project does have one collab on it with my bro JJVK on my song “Really I’m That”. I’m wanting people to take “NIN” in for now and then hear the rest of the songs on the project once it drops. No surprise drops or loosies are coming before the 19th. NIN is all anybody is getting for now. But I will be dropping the tracklist for it soon so people can know how many songs and what to expect on it. What can fans expect next from you? Expect a few music videos after the project drops. And.. actually, this project is the pre-project before the tape which will be called “The Chronicles of the Misunderstood”. I technically have a story I’m unraveling right now. Piece by piece. Also.. expect a few more short films and more acting work from me since I’ve dove back in the acting world last year after being on hiatus for a few years! instagram.com/starpowerjr_ #BUZZMUSIC