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Singer/songwriter Anna-Diamønd releases her sincere and heartfelt single "Strong." Enduring a variety of unfortunate events at a young age, Anna-Diamønd turned to write music to help cope with these hardships. While enrolling herself in the Level 2 Music Performance and Production program at City of Westminster College in 2017, she got her groove back and returned to the industry. Her recent release "Strong" in the aftermath of dealing with your problems and moving forward to better yourself. Also, a self-produced track, we can thoroughly hear every ounce of Anna-Diamønd emotion as she lets us know that we all have a special place in this world. She wastes no time and lyrically jumps right into "Strong" at a down-tempo pace overtop heartwarming acoustic guitar. Anna-Diamønd's breathtaking vocals stand so clearly, as she sings her woes and allows us to relate with her. It's refreshing to come by an artist that portrays such vulnerability and gracefully tugs at our heartstrings, Anna-Diamønd brings her years of therapeutic songwriting only to provide us with a healing sensation of our own. Her angelic falsetto rains down on the steady acoustic guitar, while she begins to speak inspiring and motivating words of faith and inner-worth for the last minute. Anna-Diamønd's music is truly a breath of fresh air, inspiring every one of us with "Strong," and helping us fight our inner and outer battles. You can listen to "Strong" here. Hey Anna-Diamønd, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re incredibly moved by your heartfelt songwriting within your single “Strong”. Could you expand on what helped you write from such a personal and vulnerable space when creating “Strong”? Hi BuzzMusic, firstly I hope everyone is staying safe and positive during this challenging time, from the bottom of my heart I thank you for allowing me to share my story to those who don’t know me yet. Back in February, I wrote another song {Change Me} deeply influenced by “Justin Bieber’s Changes” track, one night I experienced a panic attack thinking I caught Covid-19, I thought that I was gonna die. Fast forward we are in April, the virus is pretty serious and we are all in lockdown, and again this time I actually caught Covid-19 which made me stay at home for a good two weeks. One day as I was learning to use SoundTrap for my music project, I decided to give another try on this song, using a guitar loop and a notepad on my phone, I decided to write down my past experiences and feelings, but with a message that was inspiring and empowering to the listener. Within the last minute or so in “Strong”, Anna-Diamønd goes more into a spoken word approach to let her message standout. Why did you want to create such an inspiring and personal song that lets people reflect upon themselves? I see a lot of people struggling with mental health and self-esteem, trying to be perfect while forgetting to love themselves and in constant searching for someone to make them happy. I myself struggled with anxiety and self-esteem in the past thinking about what others were thinking about me and trying to please them. I experienced an infatuated heartbreak with my first crush at 18, I was trying to find happiness in him and fill the void of loneliness, but was forgetting the fact that I was enough by myself and happy with who I was, and that I should learn to love myself before anyone else. That’s why I wanted to remind people to find happiness and love themselves for who they are before anyone else You are loved by God and are never alone (even if it feels like it). We’ve heard the after attending the City of Westminster College, Anna-Diamønd's career changed for the better and you were inspired to create again. How did your program help expand your career, and what was the driving force behind you getting back in the studio? When I enrolled in the course I didn’t know much about music, and was very shy singing to people and didn’t have a clear idea of who I wanted to be, but I had an open mind and was eager to learn and grow as an individual. While on the course my teachers were very supportive and encouraging, I’ve learned a lot from the projects we had: especially putting up gigs and performing on stage was a great advantage to me as it contributed towards my self-confidence. There I got to experience with songwriting and emotion, and got to find my own voice. Naturally there were challenging times working with other creatives, but from there I got to experience what is like working as a collective... and also with this new way of remote learning I get to be more independent in my craft. Anna-Diamønd went into detail about how you were bullied in high school and how people weren’t who you thought they were. Is there anything you’d like to say to our readers who might be experiencing something similar, and how music helped you recover from these situations? Looking back I now see that I was just misunderstood and wanted some company after my father passed away, I was trying to find that in my peers but they weren’t really there for me. At times I felt left out and was very traumatized by the comments made about me. It came to a point where I left school and hid in my home, I didn’t want to see anyone I knew on the streets, I was scared, and so had to return to my country. But Music has been therapy to me, and helped me dream that anything is possible: simply put, it helped me escape from reality. Listening to Justin Bieber and other artists have helped me to cope with anxiety and overcome it.  My advice for anyone going through anything in life, you’re not alone (even if it feels like it, don’t lose hope, and never give up. Speak to someone if needed, please don’t feel like you’re to blame for something that you are. True friends will always be there for you and accept you for who you are. And remember if no one is with you, God is always with you all the way. What can we expect to see next from you? This is just the beginning and there’s more I have in store for this year, but you just gotta wait and find out on this journey with me. Thank you again for having me, take care. All love, Anna xoxo. facebook.com/Anna-Diamønd twitter.com/diamond22ana #BUZZMUSIC

A soulful ballad opens Matteson Gregory’s latest single “War With Myself.” After a brief pause, a marching pop beat comes crashing in carrying and lifting “War With Myself” to new heights. Growing up in Missouri, Matteson has always lived a life infused with music. Learning to play the guitar at 12 years old, songwriting didn’t take long to follow, and ever since, Matteson Gregory has been inching closer and closer to a successful career in the music industry. “War With Myself” is creating awareness about the stigma of mental health millions walk around with every day. Emotional and raw lyrics such as: “ I’m at war with myself, don’t know how to ask for help” and “ it’s hard to deal with life when your mind has a mind of its own,” highlights an eternal struggle so play on repeat every day. Matteson sings about self-doubt and depression with such clarity and vulnerability. A message of hope and acceptance bleeds through her harmonic verses that are set to a lush array of pop -synth beats, instrumentals, and corralling vocalizations. The listener is enveloped in her message and taken along a lyrical path of courage and belief in oneself. Matteson has championed the stigma surrounding mental health, vesting herself into this profound and emotionally enlightening song. We were touched and empowered after listening to Matteson Gregory’s new song, “War With Myself.” We encourage everyone to listen and refer anyone that may be dealing with their own mental health struggles to also press play. Discover “War With Myself” here. Hello Matteson, and welcome to BuzzMusic. We were certainly blown away by your new single “War With Myself”, we thought your honesty and courage were really on full display here. Can you tell us more about your connection to the song? I have always struggled with anxiety and depression. I knew going into the studio I wanted to write a song about my personal struggles but in a way that was inspirational. I want people to know that it's okay to have a mental illness and that it doesn’t make you weak. For years I would think that because of my anxiety I was weak or because I don’t look like those models I’m not beautiful. I want people to know that they matter and that their mental illness does not make them any less of a person. What is your goal when you create music? “War With Myself” is certainly a song that so many can connect to on so many levels. Do you always aspire to sing about the relatable subject matter? Anytime I go to write music, my goal is to create something that people can connect too.  Mental health has always been an issue that has been close to my heart so with this song I wanted to be as personal as possible because I find that makes the song more relatable. You mentioned you grew up in a household surrounded by music. Were there any artists that you grew up listening to that really influenced your sound we hear today? I grew up listening to so many different artists. I listened to the Beastie Boys with my dad, Stevie Nicks with my mom, and Frank Sinatra with my grandparents. Pretty much every genre was present in my household. My musical influences are almost split between the musical aspect and the lyrical aspect. Lyrically I have been inspired by Ryan Tedder, Taylor Swift, and Freddie Mercury. Musically, I feel like I’m inspired by everything. I always am looking at new ways to make the next song different. “War With Myself” really is an anthem for mental health awareness. What supports do you put in place in your own life to process any feelings of self-doubt or anxiety? Over the years I’ve learned that I just have to keep my mind busy. Whether that’s working on new music, working out, running errands, or hanging out with my friends or family. Of course, some days are better than others. I still have days where I’ll wake up feeling hopeless and full of doubt. It took me years to train my brain to be like “ Hey you’ll be okay. This is how you are feeling right now but it doesn’t mean that’s how you’ll feel tomorrow. You’ve gotten through this before and you can do it again.” What can we expect to see next from you? As of right now I’ve been working hard on writing new music and booking more gigs. With everything going on in the world everything is very up in the air. For sure I want to release more music. instagram.com/mattesongregory facebook.com/mattesongregorymusic twitter.com/mattesongmusic #BUZZMUSIC

SM Tone has come from an incredibly diverse background, from playing live instruments, working stagehand, to being the CEO and Founder of Souf Inner Circle LLC. SM Tone is an artist who pushes creative imagining to the next level. Since jumpstarting his career in 2017, SM Tone has worked with countless artists, producers, photographers, and graphic designers to bring their work to a never-before-seen light. It is now bringing his music to shine with his solo album ''Anything Is Possible 2'', which has gained over 100,000 streams within the first week of release. Opening up the album is the release "Inner Thoughts," and this one is the perfect vibe setter for the rest of the album. It's full of good energy, like something you can imagine playing while watching an old montage of the best moments you had with friends. "Inner Thoughts" is all about SM Tone reflecting on who his real friends are, and this is something that many people will be able to relate with. Following up is "Soufside Baby," and we were blown away by how the tempo was brought down, but the hype of the song went right up. Introducing here are some characterful saxophone licks that beautifully compliment the storytelling in SM Tone's lyrics. We couldn't help but feel like this was the song that SM Tone set out to create if he had to pick a vibe for his crew of people. "Investments" perfectly transitions shortly after, opening up with this esoteric piano that SM Tone then begins to tell us about how we have to invest in ourselves and never to overlook that. There is a slight bounce to the drums that get introduced here that perfectly compliments the performances of both SM Tone and here to deliver some new lines, Bluntana. Then to hit us with a wave of nostalgia is the record "Ol Lady," this one features a patient drum rhythm that has classic 808 sounds fused in with modern claps, and then also ethereal background vocals that swim right over our heads. While listening to this one, we can't help but feel surrounded by an ocean of emotions from deep within SM Tones' heart. Hitting us next is "Patience," as one could expect by the literal themes so far, this one is about being patient in life and how things will come if you are patient. We'reWe're loving how characterful SM Tone was with his vocal performance; it has a fascinating autotune effect that sounds truly unique and organic to us. With the help from Teflon Quan, SM Tone introduces us to an almost Cuban flair in the record "One Way." The sound design sticks out here; the background choir singing is master-crafted to sit perfectly in the background while still being prevalent, combined with the solo trumpet "One Way" makes for a perfect mid-album anthem. "Long Time Coming" then tells us about how SM Tone came from the absolute bottom and then pushed forward to make it to the top. This hardship acts like a motivational speech that a lot of people will feel more determined from after listening. Hitting us with the wholesome emotions after is "Thankful," opening with a honky piano that is full of good energy creates the perfect setting for SM Tone to come out and deliver an inspiring verse that shows us how honest he is as a person. Keeping true to his morals, SM Tone introduces how much of a family person he is, and it's something that might spark a flair of inspiration for other people. Performing a duet-like performance with Teflon Quan, "Letter to God" felt like a plea for help. SM Tone truly opens up to us with this one, but it doesn't come off as being something sappy but as something vibrant and full of fun energy. The following record "Rising" tells us about how SM Tone hustled to help achieve his goals. It comes off in an incredibly humble way too, "Rising" introduces new synth bells that help chime a little high into the SM Tone'sTone's life. "Fake Love" opens up with an emotional guitar riff where SM Tone delivers an elegant verse on-top to where transitions flawlessly into a chorus where the minimalistic drums then come in. This tells us about how SM Tone doesn't have time for any fake people and anyone who pretends to like him as that slows him down from reaching his goal, it is something that is incredibly motivating to listen to. To close off the album, "Wanted More" introduces the performers KFP Ken and Kev Swavé to deliver the perfect closure tune to the whole album. SM Tone just wanted more in life and how he had to work as hard as he could to get there consistently. Overall, this album is something that is both deeply personal and inspiring to listening to. It'sIt's about SM Tone'sTone's story, where he came from, what he had to do, and where he ended up. This overall story is sure to give a hint of inspiration to someone to help achieve their dreams. You can find 'Anything Is Possible 2' here. Welcome to BuzzMusic SM Tone! Your album 'Anything Is Possible 2' is full of inspiration, what inspired you to put together an album that was about your story? Was this something you wanted to do for a while? Growing up in poverty forces you to make the best out of any situation, Anything Is Possible is me telling the rest of the world that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to Some of the songs have additional performers on them, how did you choose who would be performing on each song? What was it like to work with each person? The features on my project consist of artists that are signed to my label Soufside Mafia. Every feature was a different vibe & had different messages to get across. Both your vocals and the backing beat in each song feels incredibly organic, how did the instrumentals come to life? What was your process like for creating each beat? Did they come before or after the vocals? The beats came from different producers I like to work with most from YouTube. I love Real instruments in music which is why the tape has elements of r&b and hip-hop combined. Now having put this out, what types of future goals do you have for yourself as an artist but also your company? What kind of plans do you have in place to help achieve those goals? After dropping this project, the next step is to shoot videos to every song and performances as well as selling custom merchandise. We have vlogs we’re working on at the moment to showcase the different artists and music on the label. What else are you planning for 2020? What’s next in 2020 is consist videos, 4 more projects to be dropped before summers out, and hopefully, build new relationships and connections on the way. instagram.com/Smtone soufsiderecordsatl.com #BUZZMUSIC

Canadian singer-songwriter, Izabelle, draws influence from a variety of genres, and her unique style combines them perfectly. She pulls from genres such as alternative, rock, soul, blues, and experimental/electronic, but Izabelle’s vocal style ties it all together. Having recorded her debut EP at Soho Sonic Studios in the UK, she is now back residing in British Columbia and ready to showcase her single, “Sunrise”! With a rasp like Janis Joplin and an attitude similar to Amy Whinehouse, Izabelle’s voice will not fail to give you goosebumps in her song, “Sunrise.” As the title track off of her EP, this sets the tone for the vibe she creates from song to song. The meaning behind these lyrics reveals a path of obstaclesIzabelle’s had to face in the past. Despite experiencing internal conflicts, Izabelle managed to piece together this song that you’ll regret to miss. The vocal reverb and low-fi drum tones accentuate the feelings in the verse, but the chorus hits the spot. With electric guitars and a groove that sits so well inside the structure, Izabelle had our attention locked from beginning to end. We loved every moment of Izabelle’s song, “Sunrise.” Listen to “Sunrise” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Izabelle! We were uplifted and motivated by your desire to feel the incredible aspects of nature. Can you tell us about the message behind your lyrics? "Sunrise" was the first song I had ever written which was during a very difficult time in my life. I had been struggling with depression since childhood and it started to reach its peak. The desire to feel something; see the sunrise, feel the breeze, see the birds fly and the plea to break free from the grip of whatever it was that was making it so difficult for me to feel anything inspired me to write this song. The lyrics and melody came to me all at once as if some creative floodgates had suddenly opened. As I sang "get me out of here" I had this incredible realization that the grip I was under was my repetitive thoughts and that I had to truly want to get out by not succumbing to the negative thinking patterns that controlled me.  "Sunrise" became the beginning of my new healing journey. You are from Canada, but spent time in London, England to record your new EP “Sunrise.” Can you tell us about your time in London, and the creative process of the song? I visited my family in France for the summer a few years ago and I found myself continuing my journey in London shortly after. I ended up living there for what turned out to be one of the most intense years of my life. As we all know, London is insanely expensive and has consistently gloomy weather. For someone who is not a city person, it was definitely a challenge but it quickly became clear to me that I was meant to be there. I was in a city with a plethora of studios, producers, and musicians and I was determined to find the right people to work with.  London's music scene was like no other; open mics every night packed with amazing talent, clubs, and pubs playing music I had never heard before and sold-out concerts of artists that I didn't know.  I was yearning for this exposure. I was inspired to work with people whose musical influences were nothing like mine but who could connect with my vision and that's exactly what I found at Soho Sonic Studios.  We began working on my EP by going through the list of songs I had written and selected which ones fit together best. As we were making our way through the list and jammed out each song, it was evident that "Sunrise" would be the single.   "Sunrise" had originally been written as a slower, sad song and was completely flipped on its head. Natan Sternfeld and Niall Kearney (Soho Sonic London producers) had the idea of making the music uplifting and faster than the tempo it had originally been written in while maintaining the inner turmoil in the songwriting and vocals. It ended up being a mix of different genres; completely different than what I had imagined but, I was really happy to be pushed out of my comfort zone and loved their take on it! You told us that your vocal style has been inspired by the famous artists Najwa Karem, Oum Kalthoom, Janis Joplin, and Amy Winehouse. Can you elaborate on how these artists have influenced your style? Being Lebanese Canadian, I was very influenced by the music my parents exposed me to as a child. I feel a deep connection to my culture and feel especially drawn to  Middle eastern instruments accompanied by powerful, raspy vocals such as those of Oum Kalthoom and Najwa Karem. The cathartic journey that ensued by listening to their soulful vocals, experimental sounds and poetic lyrics and the exposure to artists with similar styles in English music like Janis Joplin, Lauryn Hill, and Amy Winehouse gradually influenced the development of my own musical style.   “Sunrise” is a song from your new EP which is also called “Sunrise.” Can you tell us what we can expect from the rest of the EP, and how the songs compare to “Sunrise?” Each song in the EP is similar to "Sunrise" in the sense that the lyrics are introspective and are accompanied by powerful vocals. Each song has its own "musical flavor" in that the references used in production were completely different from each other. I pulled from many different genres and experimented with different sounds to achieve a distinct vibe for each song while tying them together through similar melodic elements.   What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? 2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. I plan to continue working with my band in arranging the music to a few unfinished songs that I have written and gone on a festival tour once things get back to normal. In the meantime, I will be collaborating with Deep House DJs/Producers, local Artists, and Rappers. We hope to release our collabs and music videos in the coming months...stay tuned! instagram.com/izabelle_music facebook.com/Izabelle.a.music twitter.com/Izabelle_music #BUZZMUSIC

Canadian Electronic producer Ben McCarthy recently debuted his two-track release "all vx" and "are we having fun yet." Ben creates mind-blowing soundscapes that mix elements of the 2010 nightclub scene, IDM (Intelligent Dance Music), and audio-altering plunderphonics. With vast experience in production, we can hear these elements merge effortlessly with his recent releases. Through "all vx" and "are we having fun yet," we understand everything that IDM has to offer and much more. With brilliantly altered vocals that rain down from above, all the way to punching bass lines that make your speakers vibrate. Splitting up the release into two parts, Ben McCarthy starts with harmonic and heavenly audio with "all vx." While the introduction progresses for about a minute, the fastest minute, you'll experience, as it's effortless to get lost in his sounds. With a driving kick that gives "all vx" an incredibly broad range, we're heavily anticipating an array of sounds to shine through. About halfway through, the track moves into a scorching instrumental with heavy synths and finely-calibrated percussion. We've noticed that Ben McCarthy takes his time when adding layers into his songs, progressively growing wider in sound and letting us thoroughly hear each transition. Moving into a more haunting piece with "are we having fun yet," we hear an incredibly high pitched vocal chillingly vocalizing those exact words. Giving us a mid-tempo bass feel with a massive kick and technical aspects, the track again grows progressively wider and sinks us into a deep trance through the elect mix of drum breaks. Without even realizing it, the vocals disappear only for Ben McCarthy to hit us with them again at the beat drop. Without using many synths in the first half of "are we having fun yet," the second time around the fall, we're met with subtle and melodic synths that add an animated touch. Capturing all sorts of emotion within "all vx" and "are we having fun yet," Ben McCarthy graces us with nothing but sonic perfection. Listen to "all vx" / "are we having fun yet" here. instagram.com/paleeyesmusic #BUZZMUSIC

From Greece to the U.S.A, singer/songwriter and TV writer Marina Solonos is back in the game with her latest single “You’re Not Sorry (feat. Noelle Bellinghousen).” After moving to America in 2009, Marina Solonos took a ten-year hiatus from music. Kicking it back up again in 2019, she decided to do both cartoon TV creating/writing as well as her personal music career. Her comeback single “You’re Not Sorry (feat. Noelle Bellinghousen)” shines a different light on her discography, letting her music range from European to North American. Marina Solonos sings lyrics of moving on from a love that she’s outgrown, and standing up for yourself. Kicking off with short pulsing string-like synths the give off a fairytale atmosphere, “You’re Not Sorry (feat. Noelle Bellinghousen)” almost surrounds a fairytale gone wrong. Marina Solonos sings painful lyrics of falling for the wrong person and knowing that they’re not going to change. The track has a very dynamic tone throughout, from almost a dubstep-infused chorus with heavy electronic synths and the empowering bars from Noelle Bellinghousen. Speaking on her feature, Noelle Bellinghousen livens up “You’re Not Sorry (feat. Noelle Bellinghousen)” with a hip-hop feel and gives a very well rounded sound to the song. We’re inspired by Marina Solonos’ single “You’re Not Sorry (feat. Noelle Bellinghousen)” and how she’s made such a compelling comeback to the industry. You can listen to “You’re Not Sorry (feat. Noelle Bellinghousen)” here. #BUZZMUSIC

Abraxaz is a Los Angeles, based artist who has been showing signed of versatility since a young age. Touching on many different genres allows for Abraxaz to never become labeled in one style. Since beginning his career in 2018, Abraxaz has been honing in his music to be completely loose and experimental to play with new sounds and ideas, all while keeping every song personal to him. Recently, Abraxaz released his single "Backshots Feat. LoveToliii," and it is the perfect late-night listening party tune. "Backshots Feat. LoveToliii" doesn't hold back for a moment to get into the groove, instantly we were thrown into an abyss of funky, ethereal textures. Abraxaz performs a duet-like performance with LoveToliii that feels like an esoteric dance that perfectly weaves around the ever so punchy drum groove. Looking at the roots, "Backshots Feat. LoveToliii" is full of deep vibes, it's a tune that you can put on when you want to have a dance with that special someone, or if you're going to put on a song when having a good time relaxing on the couch with your mood lighting. "Backshots Feat. LoveToliii" shows us everything Abraxaz is capable of, featuring ethereal keyboards that make you feel like you're in space, a patient but driving 808 drum kit, and then perfectly harmonious vocal performances from both Abraxaz and LoveToliii that feels like the icing on the cake. We are incredibly excited to hear what is coming next from Abraxaz. You can listen to “Backshots Feat. LoveToliii” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Abraxaz! Your latest release “Backshots Feat. LoveToliii” is full of interesting textures and rhythms, what was the whole production process like for creating this tune? Did you find yourself starting from a particular element or did it all happen at once? This song happened all at once. It is a different genre from anything I've already done, but I went full-on. I remember finishing it within an hour and thinking to myself, "I need to make more tracks like this." I base all my tracks around the chorus. With this track it was no different. It came so naturally to me. When the beat is right, and it speaks to me, the melodies come naturally. That is the one thing that I believe I should never overthink, is the melody. Once the chorus was done I knew I had to put this song out. We’re loving the performances between LoveToliii, what was it like to work together? How did you find which artist would suit this song the best with you? How did you come into contact with each other? LoveToliii, an artist from the bay, has a great discography within this type of vibe. He was naturally the perfect fit for this song, and he delivered. I've know LoveToliii for over a year now, and he has been consistently releasing tracks of his own. His style is definitely more like this track. Crazy thing is I never would have made this track if I weren't for him. I've always loved that West Coast bounce but never considered creating a track until I heard one of LoveToliii's tracks. Definitely going to add more songs like this to the discography. Already got another track called "Tease" coming soon with a LoveToliii feature. We loved hearing your music comes from personal experience, what was the inspiration behind coming up with this tune? Were there specific styles that you wanted to fuse together for this song? I was inspired by the beat. Like I mentioned before, if the beat speaks to me, its a wrap. I am going to keep it a buck though, I did not like my voice at first on this track. I tried different things until I began some slight harmonizing on it. Harmonizing on a track like this is not common, it is usually one main vocal, but I have to mix it up. In a sea of artists, I have to think about what would stand out sonically so that it instantly catches the listeners attention. Knowing that you constantly reach out to try new styles, do you have any influences from any styles that you try to borrow ideas from? Are there any new styles that you want to try in the future? All I am going to say is that 03 Greedo slaps. He was pushing the boundaries before he got locked up. Shoutout to him. Also Shordie Shordie. But 03 Greedo my favorite LA rapper right now. As for new styles, I want to create anthems. A catchy chorus is great, along with melodic verses. But I want my verses to build up into the chorus so it feels like a roller coaster. That build-up that you feel at an EDM concert, but everyone is chanting the lyrics. I am going to capture that energy on the mic. What else could we expect for 2020? 2020 will continue to be a year of experimentation but also solidifying my sound. My social media presence will continue to grow, and much more focus on content. The music comes naturally,  but I want to humanize myself to the people who may not know me that well or would like to know more through social media content. I hope this gains a new insight as to who I am and not just another person trying to make it in the industry. Also in 2025 I will have an album called "Abraxaz". instagram.com/1abraxaz twitter.com/abraxaz88 #BUZZMUSIC

Kevin "Kevvy Mental" Maher has a thing for infusing his music with a uniquely hip attitude. There's a deep, psychedelic, power-pop propensity in his music—("Bad Chemistry," "Smile,") that resonates on the exterior in new, energetically funky outbursts. It is especially true of his dynamic indie-pop productions under the alias "Fake Shark-Real Zombie," now just "Fake Shark." "Superstitious Thing," the newest track from their most recent campaign of dance-inducing singles, is filled with electrifying pre-choruses that kindle the fiery choruses that soak with a gorgeous, sonically pleasing aesthetic. The single starts off sounding moderately reserved: just a sexy bass riff and a tastefully saturated vocal that casts a deep, elusive vibe as the introduction unfolds. But, contradictory apparitions are flickering in the edges of this canvas. As the introduction looks to immerse us further into a tantalizing haze, a vocal harmony drapes over us like a canopy. At the same time, a vibey electric guitar takes the parking brake off this experience. The beat drops, and the punchy kick from a moment ago feels like it just leveled up, launching us headfirst into an addictively spicey power-pop endeavor. The mood is vibrant with activity yet still remains spacious, as though you're dancing at the limits of your own peripheral vision under the dance floor's hazy shimmers. Crisp percussive elements, not shy of distorted triangles and claps, can be found in the pre-chorus as we're greeted by sections featuring a seductive and subtle flute paired with a palatable electric guitar that drips with sexy articulation. Kevvy's vocals could not have found a better fit in this amalgamation of a clean-cut groove. He sings between a held back baritone and an anthemic sounding tenor amongst the evolving sections, yet the contrast is synergetic in the mix. What proceeds is a kind of extended jubilant state, a directing groovy cantor set to drums that drive like the funkiest set of wheels on the block. And as the song makes its final rounds, it evaporates back into the atmosphere, just as quickly as it arrived. It's an unhinging and seductive gift from Fake Shark: a dominantly funky electric vibe, all wrapped up in a bubbly fizz that never gets stale. Be sure to listen to "Superstitious Thing" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Fake Shark! We're totally enamored by the vibes you are creating. How would you describe the process you follow when a new song idea is born? Does it start in your DAW or somewhere else for you guys? What a charmer, you are! Thank you and likewise. I (Kevvy) will usually make a skeleton of a song in Logic and bring it to the other guys and they’ll add their ideas into it. We kinda do this idea insanity day on it where I hire our favorite engineer Pedro to work with us so I can focus on producing and singing, then Louis and I will go through and take stuff out, or add a few things more. Our drummer Alex, will replay the drums that I had programmed and make it sound cooler, and add in drum hooks, Tony yells on it, Jake gets synthy. It’s a real barn burner. Most of the time it’s like that, but occasionally we’ll do a co-write with a producer I’m a fan of (steve bays or Ryan Worsley), and it’ll be a variation on our process but with them in the mix, too. What usually feeds your artistic expression throughout your day? Is there something you all do together as a band to manufacture creative expression other than band practice? We get inspired on our own and come together for what we call “pre-pro hangs” where we listen to records, show each other music and dissect song structure. But we’re drinking while we do it, so remembering what we talked about is the biggest challenge. When you think about the artists who have inspired your style with their music, who do you acknowledge to be the most meaningful to you all earliest in life? For me it’s Prince because my first piece of music was a Prince single my mom got me. I loved Batman and she saw a used record with the batman logo on it and got it for me and we listened to Batdance all the time. So if you do or do not like my music, the source of it is Batdance, and I think that makes a lot of sense. Thank you for catching up with us here at BuzzMusic! We've enjoyed interpreting your newest single and can't wait to hear more from you! Is there anything we should keep an eye out for this year with regards to some new releases from Fake Shark? Thank you for taking the time and for checking us out! Yes, we have an album with this song and a batch more coming out in a few months, so put on your bat cowl and we’ll see you in the cave, Alfred! instagram.com/fakeshark #BUZZMUSIC

The Bay Area-based rhyme and rhythm slinger of a hip-hop artist J. Morgan is here making waves with the use of his colorful lyrics, master-crafted attention to detail in his production and consumption of rhymes that can get any word stuck in your head. Combined with the cinematography in his cinematic videos, J. Morgan is not someone to overlook. This is true in his newest release, “What They Want?” “What They Want” is one of those tunes that fuse in styles for a wide range of styles; this creates a unique experience where from the first sound we hear, we are instantly intrigued. Opening up with a vocoder vocal line that is reminiscent of classic Daft Punk, “What They Want?” transitions into a darker undertone where J. Morgan tells us about the confusion in life when you are always given mixed signals. Combining the attitude of his voice with a deep rumbling hip-hop drum kit and a splash of moody pads, J. Morgan creates an almost under-worldly experience that we cannot help but get lost into. J. Morgan’s vocals perfectly shine on top here; his signature vocal production accentuates his lyrics to create a 3D like texture that pulls us inside of J. Morgan’s head. Since listening to this, we can’t help but feel excited to hear what else is coming next from J. Morgan. You can listen to "What They Want?" here. instagram.com/jmorganmusic facebook.com/RealJMorgan twitter.com/jmorganmuzic #BUZZMUSIC

Arizona native Marya Stark makes her way back to the industry with her recent warmhearted single “In Between.” Drawing inspiration for a variety of musical mediums like classical, broadway, storytelling, indie-pop, and folk, which you can hear through her melodic and tender music. With her recent single “In Between,” Marya Stark captures imagery of many burdens weighing on your shoulders and fighting for your happiness only to question the truth. Through beautiful acoustic guitar picking, downtempo drum patterns, and subtle background pads, “In Between” remains a soulful and mesmerizing piece of music. Opening with what sounds like waves crashing on the shore, “In Between,” gives us a sense of space and separation. While the captivating acoustic guitar picking begins to shine through, Marya Stark’s angelic vocals bring incredible ambiance through her talented and effortless vocal abilities. She sings lyrics of having everything you need to survive, yet still feeling unsatisfied with the truth of being apart from someone. The track takes smooth transitions into a variety of different vocal melodies, all to softly be released into a whole and exhilarating sound at the chorus with well-rounded instrumentals. It’s without a doubt that “In Between” takes a toll on us, emotionally and mentally though stimulating lyrics and peaceful instrumentals. We’re only excited to see what Marya Stark will come up with next. You can find "In Between" here. marya-stark.com instagram.com/maryastark facebook.com/maryastarkmusic #BUZZMUSIC