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Coming back to BuzzMusic is the Maryland based hip-hop artist So Cekure. Since beginning his career in 2012 and being compared to icons such as J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Logic, and Wale, So Cekure is not an artist to be taken lightly. After the release of his debut single "On My I G," So Cekure has gained over 5k views within the first week and is now back again with his second single "Ahh." "Ahh," from the moment the beat hits, will throw you off of your seat and send you into a craze where you won't be able to stop your body from moving to the beat. So Cekure brings back his soon to be signature production style with the use of a heart-pumping 808 drum kit. It dynamically evolves throughout "Ahh", a background instrument that sets an esoteric vibe, and his direction in your face vocal performance that feels like it has weight and depth. We can hear how So Cekure has evolved as an artist, with the tight flow in "Ahh" we got a sense for how So Cekure was able to keep a tempo that felt good to listen to while maintaining things consistently exciting. Every release from So Cekure gets us more and more exciting, and we can't wait to hear what is next to come in future chapters of So Cekure's career. You can listen to “Ahh” here. Welcome back to BuzzMusic So Cekure! We are loving your latest release “Ahh”! How do you feel this release relates to you as an artist versus “Oh My I G”? What kind of growth did you feel you had as an artist from these two releases? On My I G showed you the much more subtle/softer side of my mentality when it comes to women. Ahh displays a more aggressively vulgar approach. The yin and yang if you will. As far as growth, I believe that for a little while before, I placed a parental block on the content. This time around it was completely taken off. My voice has gotten stronger, my execution has gotten better, and I've also elevated my team. From producers to my engineer, to the studio I record at. I've only gone up in quality all the way around. Your release “Ahh” shows off how tight you are able to keep a rhythm while also storytelling in your lyrics. From your perspective, what do the lyrics mean to you? Is there any correlation between this release and “On My I G”? Well, the objective this time around was to not only create a fun song that people can dance to but to make a strip club/club record. I wanted to showcase that vision with each bar and really feel like that was accomplished. I also used a lot of metaphors and double even triple entendre. Something I haven't displayed much in my music prior to this record. Two birds with one stone. The only correlation I would say is between the two are that the songs are about women and display two sides of my perception of them. The production of this release brings in heavy sounding drums and a light background instrument that sets the vibe, how did you come to this? Do you have any influences that also do music similar to this that you took inspiration from? Two artists that we signed recently at Only3Shots Records are Chief Lo and Von$ki. They had a song called toxic they were working on and when I heard the beat, I was curious as to who made it. They let me know that it was a producer named Angellaciencia from Cali I believe. I went searching through his catalog and found the beat for ahh and it was history from that point. Dababy and Meg Thee Stallion are two artists that inspired the content of this song and would be my dream features for a remix. With “Ahh” now being out, do you have any goals that you’d like to achieve for future releases or even this one? What are some steps you have in place to achieve to help you achieve those goals? My only goal with my music is to continue to show growth and versatility. To be a better artist and create better music than the previous. To explore and display every facet of who I am in my music. I continue to write often and practice different deliveries. I rehearse until my voice is gone sometimes. Just putting in the time and dedication to elevate my mind, my voice, and my craft. What are you doing to keep yourself busy during these times? I've been studying more about the music business and social media advertising. I'm not only signed to Only3Shots but I'm also the president of the company. So also taking care of the business and my art has been more than enough to keep me in the house and busy. Working on new music as well. facebook.com/shelton.spacebound.cam twitter.com/so_cekure instagram.com/so_cekure #BUZZMUSIC

Charged guitars open brand new track from One In The Chamber. "Blow" is their first release since their award-winning debut EP, "I've Got Something To Say." Hailing from Toronto, Canada, these rockers are riding a new wave of rock, heightening those dominant rock n roll traits of legends that have come before them, while maintaining an original sound and dexterity. The suspenseful opening of "Blow" couples gritty, electrified guitar and pounding drums, playing off each other to create an explosive intro. The lead vocals are belted out by a powerhouse frontman, never loosening his commanding presence on the track. The ability to change tone effervescently between smooth intoxicating lines to a coarse, grunge- in your face chorus, layers the track with all the makings of a smash rock hit. This rock n' roll foursome brings years of experience to the table and has worked alongside former Bang Tango guitarists, Scott Laflamme, recorded at Phase One Studios (Rush, Alice Cooper, The Tragically Hip), and have graced radio frequencies around the world, their sound receptively received by listeners worldwide. The assemble plays off each other, highlighting their musical strengths individually, but merges those forces to create a powerful ensemble. Their latest release, "Blow," sets the stage for this group's rock domination. Be sure to listen to “Blow” here. Hello One In The Chamber, and welcome to BuzzMusic! We loved your latest single “Blow”. Can you tell us a bit about the journey you took to get you here today with your new release? Christian: Thanks for having us! We feel like we’ve come a long way since first starting out and the journey has been thrilling. Not too long after we started gigging, we had the opportunity to record our debut, The Boston Session: Bootleg Demos, at LMI Studios in Boston, and then our debut EP, I’ve Got Something To Say…, at Phase One Studios in Toronto a couple of years after that. Our songwriting had improved quite a bit by that time, and with the release of “Blow”, we feel that our songwriting has never been better. Gerrod: We were blown away by the response to our 2018 debut studio EP, I’ve Got Something To Say…! The record was compared to some of our biggest influences like Guns N’ Roses, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin, Motley Crue, and The Chili Peppers, and it was named Canadian EP of 2018 by Canadian Beats. It was wild! After two music videos and almost two years of tirelessly performing, it was time to get back in the studio. Once again, because we were so happy with I’ve Got Something To Say…, we recorded “Blow” with Murray Daigle and Mike Smith over at Phase One Studios. Mike: We had been writing songs for the new album and up until this point, we were still looking for what would be our hard-hitting rock single. Gerrod: “Blow” was almost immediately the obvious choice. It’s definitely one of our favorites to play live. Can you tell us a bit about your creative process? How are you able to mesh and feature everyone sounds so effortlessly? Mike: At practice one day, Christian came in and showed me a slow, chugging bass line for a new song verse. It was a super sleazy, dark bassline and I immediately picked up my guitar and started playing around with what the lead line would be. We really wanted the song to punch hard so the guitar riff had to be big. Once I had the riff done the lyrics started flowing. We ran through it a few times and Gerrod had the idea to play the song live with big shots in the intro, and Cecil added in his roaring guitar solo. Gerrod: Writing has become a very organic and collaborative process between the four of us. We’re all coming from different musical influences - a lot of classic rock, ‘90s rock, metal, some pop, and even jazz - and that helps us collectively to push our writing to a spot that we think is unique and our individual performances to a position where we can each be proud of. Christian: We’re very open when it comes to songwriting. Sometimes, one of us will bring an entire song to the band and the rest of us will add our own things to it, and other times, one of us will bring an idea to the band and we’ll collectively build off of it. The making of “Blow” is the perfect example of the latter, as Mike mentioned. However, some of our best songs have come out organically through jamming, which is my personal favorite. The difference in musical tastes between us makes for some very cool collaborations. Blow gives the listener a combination of sounds, between aggressive and melody. What inspired these divergent tones? Christian: I think this is purely a result of our contrasting musical backgrounds. At face value, “Blow” is a hard-hitting rock song, but there are a lot of things going on throughout that hint more at our other influences. You’ve got heavy rhythms mixed with catchy chords, melodies, and harmonies, and to top it off, you’ve got a jazzy guitar solo that contrasts but does not conflict with the rest of the music. “Blow” is one of those songs that, to me, balances each of our influences perfectly. Can you tell us a bit of history about the band? How did all of you come to meet and form One In The Chamber? Gerrod: Cecil Eugene and myself were both jazz students at York University, and he had already met Mike, our singer, through a different show. After a few months of jamming and writing, we found our bassist in Christian Dotto, a friend of Cecil’s from high school. That was all in the winter and spring of 2015 and we’re actually coming up to the 5 year anniversary of our first show on June 26. What can we expect to see from you throughout the rest of 2020? Gerrod: New music is on the way, we can promise you that, but, for the time being, we’re celebrating and promoting our new single and music video for “Blow”. oitcband.com facebook.com/oitcband instagram.com/oitcband #BUZZMUSIC

Based in Vancouver, Canada, hip-hop/R&B artist Jaq Havoq releases his cerebral single “Wanted (feat. J-Rez)”. Although it took until he was 17 to find his passion for music, it was inevitable as Jaq Havoq had always seen himself needing to move and let the rhythm flow throughout his body. Becoming addicted to the connection he felt with music and the artist at play, he was compelled to create music of his own. With his recent single “Wanted (feat. J-Rez)”, Jaq Havoq brings forward a hard-hitting rap tune that lets rhythm flow through our bodies and reminds us of exhilarating hip-hop. While he rides the beat with the incredible flow with J-Rez’s added bars, the track brings very high energy. Kicking off with a dark produced hip-hop beat that gradually progresses louder and more intense, “Wanted (feat. J-Rez)” opens with Jaq Havoq’s deep and fierce rhymes that quickly spit and only impress us with how he remains so clear and precise. Reaching the powerful hook that establishes a hard-hitting and infectious rhythm that we can’t help but bop our heads to, we begin to move into J-Rez’s verse. He brings forward another interesting aspect to “Wanted (feat. J-Rez)” by slowing down the flow but giving us a sincere and reflective feel through his polished delivery. Both Jaq Havoq and J-Rez bring such excitement to “Wanted (feat. J-Rez)” while letting us find the power and confidence within ourselves. v You can discover "Wanted (feat. J-Rez)" here. Hey Jaq Havoq, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re blown away by your enthusiasm and energy you deliver on your recent single “Wanted (feat. J-Rez)”. What made you want to release a high energy, almost pump up song? I’ve always used music to help get myself in the right mindset, or to hype myself up. Whether it’s getting ready to compete in sports, or just get the most out of a workout. I wanted to give my fans a song that provided them with a boost of energy. A song that helped them get the most out of whatever they were doing. I try to create different types of songs that work well in a variety of atmospheres & moods. This one was made with the intention to provide confidence and hype people up! With regards to your single “Wanted (feat. J-Rez)”, Jaq Havoq is accompanied by J-Rez within the track. Could you share what the creative process was like, and how you wanted J-Rez to bring another intriguing factor to the single? J Rez and I performed at a few different showcases together and I saw right away the passion he put into his music. We talked about doing a collab at some point, but nothing concrete came together until he came to the studio to hear some music I was working on. I showed him a couple of tracks in hopes he would connect with one of them. Thankfully, he started bouncing to “Wanted” right away, so we made plans to make that our collab. He actually wrote his verse within a couple hours of leaving the studio, but I felt that the subject matter didn’t quite gel with the rest of the track, so I asked him if he’d re-write it. He was a beauty about it and gladly wrote a new one. I was excited when I heard the revised verse because he absolutely nailed it the second go around! We’ve heard the Jaq Havoq fell in love with figuring out difficult metaphors and messages within songs. Are there any underlying messages or meanings within “Wanted (feat. J-Rez)” that you’d like to highlight? I truly believe that if you want to be the best, you have to believe wholeheartedly you can be the best. That isn’t to say it won’t take an insane amount of work and dedication, but without that supreme confidence, it won’t happen no matter how hard you work. It may not happen even if you have both work ethic & supreme confidence, but it 100% won’t happen if you’re missing one or the other. There isn’t any underlying story behind this particular song, but it’s about having that mindset. It’s about how J Rez and I have that mindset. We’re just getting started. We’ve noticed that since Jaq Havoq began releasing music in 2018, you’ve really worked hard to release a variety of songs within a short period of time. Do you think your music has changed or evolved at all since your initial debut release? Absolutely! I’m constantly developing and experimenting with new styles and sounds. I continue to improve my skill set with each song, and I think it shows. At this point, my focus is to make music I connect with, no matter the direction it takes me. My upcoming album “Mood Swings” showcases the variety of styles I’ve been playing around with. The album has a few songs that would be considered more Pop influenced, then there are others that are closer to R&B, and then of course some that are strictly Rap, like the style we did for Wanted. Regardless of a person's preferred genre, I know there’s at least one song on my album they’ll enjoy. If not, they don’t know good music. instagram.com/jaqhavoq facebook.com/JaqHavoq #BUZZMUSIC

Based in both New Jersey and Philadelphia, self-produced singer/songwriter Billy Dang releases his heartwarming debut single “Beyond My Wildest Dreams”. By fusing indie folk and pop, Billy Dang found himself in awe of Mark Knopfler’s conceptual songwriting and storytelling, pushing Billy to create textured music of his own. Not to mention other inspirations like Mac DeMarco and Beach House, which you can ear within Billy’s debut single “Beyond My Wildest Dreams”. He mentioned that the song’s inspiration was fuelled by landing back home in Philadelphia after visiting family overseas, appreciating the connection within family and community, and how people can stay so close yet be so far apart. “Beyond My Wildest Dreams” begins with Billy Dang calmly voicing a pilot as they descend into his hometown of Philadelphia. Already he’s set a clear and peaceful atmosphere, especially as his soft and melodic vocals at the forefront that serenade us with passionate lyrics of keeping that communal feeling of love wherever you might roam. Beautifully transitioning between hook to verse with sweet-sounding and harmonic electric guitar picking, Billy Dang brings such tender feelings with “Beyond My Wildest Dreams”, from the down-tempo instrumentals consisting of electric guitar and peaceful drum patterns, we can’t help but escape into our wildest dreams with Billy Dang’s single. Fall in love with "Beyond My Wildest Dreams" here. Hey Billy Dang, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’ve found ourselves in awe of your tranquil and sweet-sounding performance on your debut single “Beyond My Wildest Dreams”. Why did you choose this track to lead the way of your discography? Thank you! Truthfully, this song was the first one that I was able to bring to life, lyrically and musically.  Sometimes you can plan which songs you want to push out first and in other instances the music decides for itself what path it’s going to take.  The latter was one of those times.  I think its origin is something that everyone can relate to, making it a powerful lead-off song. Even though “Beyond My Wildest Dreams” is your debut release, Billy Dang already found himself on Spotify’s “Artist’s to Watch” playlist. Why do you think the track has been so successful when resonating with listeners? Well, I think it’s a simple, relatable track.  I try and keep my songs as simple as I can – in a way that its message can be easily translated for by the specific person listening to it.  I think people like that.  They like simplicity as a contrast to the madness of everyday life.  We all use music in our own way, whether to disconnect from reality or to celebrate landmark achievements in our life.  I’m just trying to fit in with all of that. We’ve heard that Billy Dang’s main musical inspiration is Mark Knopfler with his ability to tell different stories. What made you so drawn to his style and themes the most, rather than any other artist out there? I think creative songwriting is an important foundation to have. The topics that the old songwriters, like Knopfler, write about have always challenged me to look deep within myself as a writer. They breed new ideas and feelings. His insight into love or experience, real events, and figures in history are easily relatable in a person’s life, which is important to me when writing music. Relatability, that is. Another thing is his straightforward style in writing and singing. His vocals, I think, are an underappreciated aspect of his music. I figure if he can make it with his voice, then surely there is hope for me! I’m most self-conscious about my voice above anything else. Now that Billy Dang is beginning his venture into the music industry with the release of your debut single, is there anything you’d like to share with our readers about who you are and what we should anticipate from your music and brand? Music is an experience that is meant to be shared. My hope is that my listeners can find a piece of music to make their own. If anyone takes anything positive from my music, no matter how small, then it will have been worth it. The best case is that it’s received by another person in a meaningful way or maybe it influences another creative act.  That’s probably the most important thing to me, at the end of it all. instagram.com/bdangmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Based in Las Vegas and Nashville, pop, rock/folk artist Camden West brings us all together with his newest release, "One Love." Heavily influenced by classic bands/artists like The Rolling Stones, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, and Keith Urban, Camden West finds inspiration to write his uplifting music from life, his loved ones' experiences, and current events. Giving us something we can all relate to, his latest release "One Love" ties in exhilarating instrumentals and unifying lyrics that serve a great purpose in today's world. Preaching not to give in to selfish acts in this time of need, yet come together to fight this battle head-on. Kicking off with bright acoustic guitar strumming giving "One Love," an upbeat and universal tone, Camden West brilliantly serves a piece we all need to hear. Comparing us to the sun and how it rises up at the break of dawn, he captures such a positive message of moving on from struggle and learning from experiences to grow. With cheerful instrumentals and Camden West's lush vocals, "One Love" travels through an empowering and whole sounding chorus to the calm bridge that lets the acoustic guitar stand alone. We can't help but feel warm in our hearts, listening to Camden West's universal lyrics on "One Love," a song that inspires each and every listener. Be sure to listen to "One Love" here. Hey Camden West, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re inspired by your positive and optimistic message with your single “One Love”. What inspired you to share such a communal and unifying message with “One Love”, especially in this time of struggle? For the first time in 100 years we are all going through the same exact struggle. We are “One” in the pandemic. It’s a war between us and the virus. The only good thing about what’s going on right now, is the fact that the whole world has a common goal. Speaking on the lyrics within your single “One Love”, Camden West clearly stops at nothing until his listeners can fully resonate with his lyrics. How did you write lyrics for such an inspiring and positive message, even though negativity seems to roam the air nowadays? I was hanging out with my friends Tyler Bank and TJ Simpson while on a phone call with a friend of mine from Uganda. He said “One Love” as we hung up the phone and those words resonated with us. All we need is positivity and love and we will be okay. The song came out pretty fluidly and it had a very happy feeling to it. We’ve heard that some of Camden West’s major influences hail from classic acts like The Rolling Stones, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, etc. How do you think these artists have made an impact on your sound and style? I think that they have had a huge impact on who I am as a person and as a musician. The interesting thing is that most people can’t figure out where the influences come from in my music. My music is always guitar-focused which is what most of my influences base their music around as well. Seeing as Camden West is now working on his third studio project, it’s evident that your creativity is limitless and always expanding. How do you personally think your music has evolved since your first release in 2016? It has definitely changed and in some ways has stayed the same. I’ve always loved the guitar, so I think that that is a constant throughout my body of work. I have matured as a songwriter and I’m working hard to make sure that my art expresses exactly who I am. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? You can definitely expect some new music from me and a few side projects that I’ve been working on. As for playing live, I don’t see it happening at the moment.  Hopefully a tour in 2021! instagram.com/camdenwestmusic twitter.com/camdenwestmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Kasper Svare is this year's most queried R&B/Pop artist from Copenhagen, Denmark. With experience producing and performing guitar since the age of 10, he is continuously endeavoring to translate personal sentiments and antiquities into bouncy-electric inspired RnB music. There is no exception here with the release of his latest single, "I Don't Care", which tantalizes a tale about intense desire and stubborn heartstrings. The swelling guitar strings intro blends seamlessly after only several seconds into Kasper’s more exuberant effect drenched vocals. “My mama told me that I should always choose my dreams”, he begins, placing himself in a long lineage of tales relating to love and desire. “So that is you, girl, I feel like you're my whole world, and I know we just met...” he embellishes, leaving the details of his story tantalizingly open-ended. Though the song’s tonality is reminiscent of swaying chill vibes, the Spanish inspired guitar gives the whole track a unique finish. His more minimalistic approach to production keeps the refrain from feeling cheesy, and the gentle guitar plucks, and lifting harmonies create a swell of momentum. You can hear the friction of fingers thwacking against the congas as a nice touch throughout the verses. To this extent, the production doesn't get lost in any one note hook and instead establishes a very easy to follow narrative and flow. The song bangs like it’s trying to break into a big heart-shaped box, probably because that’s how its producer is feeling: “I just wanna leave right now with you, cause I don't care, bout anyone else, I want you for myself” sings Kasper, with juicy enticement. Beside him, his elaborate harmony callbacks narrate the absolute apathy for concern: “You so tasty, let's get crazy, I don't care". You can listen to "I Don't Care" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Kasper! We're totally invested in the vibes you are producing. How would you describe the process you follow when a new song idea is born? Does it start on the guitar, in your DAW, or on paper? It really depends from song to song. I usually start with a chord progression and trying to search after the right vibe. My last single “I Don’t Care” was actually a classic Singer/Songwriter song in the beginning, before it turned into what it is today. My songs change and develop in the process of making them. You are based out of Copenhagen, Denmark, and have spent time producing a collaborating with many artists overseas. How do you think the music scene in your hometown has influenced the kind of music that you make now, and how does it affect how you collaborate? If not, why? I’ve always been a singer/songwriter and there is a great music community in my town, in which I have found inspiration and good friends. You began your musical journey at the early age of 10. How do you think you have grown as an artist and songwriter since you first started producing music? I’m growing a lot from day to day as a musician and my music has developed from pop to RNB. I love to learn new things and work with musicians that are so inspiring. It was a joy featuring you here on BuzzMusic! When do you plan on releasing more new music? Are you planning on collaborating with any new artists in the future? It was a pleasure, thanks for having me! I´m releasing new music very soon and I can’t wait to show you this song. I can’t say much about it yet but I’m very excited. instagram.com/kaspersvare facebook.com/kaspersvaredk #BUZZMUSIC

Dot Lava is a New Jersey-based rapper who began seeing music as a career during his high-school days. The official start of Dot Lava's career was when he took a year break during college to pursue the craft. He quickly gained the attention of an independent label based in Newark and joined a group called "The Future" as a producer and rapper. With that project not working out the way Dot Lava intended, he had set out to create his independent label to further focus on the music industry. Dot Lava pays off his work ethics with his latest EP 'About Last Summer…'. Opening off the EP is the tune "No Introduction," and this perfectly sets the tone for what is to come—featuring a heavy lo-fi vibe where Dot Lava continuously pushes intense lyrics out to us without slowing down for a single moment. The rhyming is exquisite here. It shows the artistry in Dot Lava, and his lyricism, "No Introduction," is the culmination of everything that Dot Lava is capable of, and he is not shy about it. Following up is the record "Grown," and this one takes us deep into the backstory ofDotLava. Bringing the tempo down, "Grown," introduces us to an extremely chill vibe that is full of magical colors. We love how Dot Lava takes an almost organic approach here; all of the sounds feel very natural, with the help of an ethereal electric guitar and a beautiful female vocal performance that beautifully compliments Dot Lava's spoken-word-like performance. Turning the heat up is the record "Want From Me," which tells us about the story of Dot Lava not knowing what someone wanted despite having gone through a lot. A lot of people will be able to relate deeply with this one and even find comfort. Bringing back the deep sounding 808 drums, "Want From Me," is full of vibes, something you'd want to put on late at night or when you need a moment to yourself. Bringing the energy up is "Nights Like This," throwing around rich adlib vocals that feel like they are part of the drum groove, Dot Lava brings an almost tense mood to the table. This record is patient but driving; it's an outstanding balance that Dot Lava manages to achieve perfectly. Bringing down the tempo is "Alone," the trap-infused groove brings a nice little bounce to this whole track. But what completes this one is the rhythmic flow from Dot Lava, keeping up with his tasty adlibs and then bringing back beautiful female vocals who's silky tone has us in complete awe. "Alone" shows off the sweet side of Dot Lava, and we love it. Then following "Alone," "Tonight" throws us into a nostalgic feeling through the use of dirty south drums, a twangy guitar, and Dot Lava's master-crafted lyric performance that dynamically evolves throughout the tune between attitude and vibe. We couldn't help but bounce our heads while listening to this; Dot Lava pulls us into a vivid world where he sits down across the table and tells us about his fantasies. Closing off this EP is the record is "If Not Now Then When." This one brings the intensity up, opening up with a calm, exciting piano and then ultimately hitting us like a truck with a punchy verse where a perfect rap performance perfectly sits on top of a thundering drum and bass groove that's full of energy. Then during the chorus, a gorgeous female performance comes in and takes us up to the clouds where Dot Lava then tells us about how people keep getting mistreated on the streets. Overall, 'About Last Summer...' has a steady continuity through the moody keyboards and Dot Lava's eccentric performances but then introduces new flavors to each song through the extra performers but also switching up the grooves to take us to new worlds. This is an EP full of different emotions, and we can't recommend enough for everyone to listen. Be sure to listen to “About Last Summer...” here. Hi Dot Lava! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your newest release “About Last Summer” feels like a personal message about your life story. Is this the case? What do all of the lyrics in each song mean to you? Yes, All my music is pretty personal. When I write I always try to take from my personal experiences. And with this project, I didn't want it to be any other way. It was released on my birthday. I wanted the mixtape to be a reflection of my life.  I wanted to talk about where I was (Past), what I am going through (Present), and where I am going (Future). We are loving the dynamic change between each track, what was the inspiration behind coming up with each track? Were they all written around the same time? How did you come up with the instrumental element for each song off of the EP? Who are the various singers on the EP? Thank you. I actually wrote this project one summer after a breakup. So, yes, pretty much wrote everything around the same time.  I have unreleased records that didn't make this project, but, may go on my next one.  I wanted this tape to sound artistic. I wanted to push boundaries.  I didn't want instrumentals that sounded like everyone else.  I wanted music that would put you in a mood, music you can vibe to.  The vocals come from a lovely young lady by the name of Jevonnah.  She is like my sister. We met at church when we were young and we remained friends ever since. What had made you want to take a year off college to pursue a career in the music industry? Was there any particular event that had inspired you to do this? What was that transition like? For me; at the time it was either one or the other.  My friends and I started working with an independent label and we had plans to travel, we had projects we were working on that needed to be completed.  So, I felt like I had to put all behind the music. If I tried to do both at the same time one or both items would have taken a hit. My grades were already slipping, classes being missed, homework not being done so, I just decided to stop school and focus on the music.  It was a pretty easy decision.  I felt like it was the best course of action.  One day I just stopped. Now that you and your friends started your own independent label and your goals being to try and grow it to be as big as some industry icons, what are some of the small goals and plans that you have set in place to help turn that dream into a reality? We would like to release consistent music. Grow our social media presence. Grass rooting: doing more shows and networking more. Promote, Promote, and promote some more.  I believe we are all talented; we just need to keep pushing so people can see that talent. Consistency is the key to progression. What are some goals and plans you have for yourself as an artist for 2020? I want to create meaningful and consistent music.  My goal is to grow my presence on social media and become more sociable on those platforms.  I want people to get to know me a little better as a person.  I want to grow my streams on streaming platforms.  I want it to be consistent over all platforms. From Soundcloud to Spotify. I hope to find more platforms like yours that give guys like me a chance.  I want to stay consistent work with more and more artists through collaborations and etc.. instagram.com/dotlava twitter.com/dotlava facebook.com/dotlava2 #BUZZMUSIC

Hit the road and crank up Coast Red’s fresh new track, “Weekend Like.” Hailing from Los Angeles, this rock foursome is creating Cali-rock infused tracks that generate an oasis of sound. “Weekend like” infuses a sixties vibe guitar that fuses fresh heavy rock guitar riffs. Coast Red’s music bends the ear to sounds of the past that took a time-trip into the future. Frontman Jacob Sloan injects hip vocals, his voice with the markings of Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo and the strokes Julian Fernando Casablanca’s, like a true frontman, the vocals are never overpowered by the rhythmic guitars and percussion- it’s a crisp, cohesive blend of pacific rock. From their humble beginnings as a garage band studying at San Diego State University, their sound only flourished and fast forward six years later. Coast Red is traveling up and down the SoCal coast, lighting up shows, and pleasing crowds across the state. “Weekend Like,” is the first title track of their latest album: ‘Dreamin II,’ a follow up to their attention-grabbing 2017 album ‘Dreamin’. The middle eight on “Weekend Like” offers a racing guitar solo while the drums tumble in the background, it’s a fast-paced moment in the song to rock out to- air guitar all the way for those jamming along listening. Discover “Weekend Like” here. Hey Coast, Red and welcome to BuzzMusic! We were very impressed with “Weekend Like”! Can you tell us a bit about how the song came together? Weekend Like came together at the beginning of 2018 in Orange County, CA. The guitar riff, verses, and chorus were constructed by Jacob Sloan on a newly strung Yamaha acoustic guitar. After creating two verses that suggest a playful and inviting atmosphere, the chorus could only be one question: “what’s your weekend like?” With the basic structure down, Jacob brought the song to Chase Dillon one night to write a bass part to add more lively and bouncy layers onto the song. All that was needed to be done at that point was to add a snappy drum beat. When drummer Mike Booth joined the band in April 2018, this was the first song he sunk his teeth into. He finished off the song by bringing dynamics from beginning to end. Making each verse and interlude louder as the song comes to a climactic finish. The knot of this song was officially tied. Weekend Like Music Video is almost finished, we should be releasing it to the public sometime in July. The music video is a perfect depiction of what the song is conveying. Can’t wait for you to see it. The air of SoCal is very apparent in your music, what about California is such an inspiration to your creative process? CoastRedwas born in San Diego grew up in Orange County and now resides in Los Angeles. These three very important stops on the coast of Southern California are the soul of everyCoastRedsong. The cool ocean breeze experienced while driving PacificCoastHighway is what you breathe when you listen to Coast Red. This is because the songs were written and inspired by the fun-loving nature of being on the coast of Southern California. What does the creative process look like for you as a band? In the past, Jacob would write the song with lyrics and a structure in mind then bring it to the band to bring it to life. Each musician Jacob worked with from 2014-2017 brought a new perspective to each song. This process brought you Dreamin & Dreamin II and will continue to be a useful approach to writing songs. With the current lineup (Mike Booth, Chase Dillon, and Brandon Heil), the writing process is more organic. A song can be written based off of any guitar part, vocal melody, chorus, etc. We jam through it a few times and add changes into new parts when we see fit. This process is more collaborative and gets everyone on the same creative wavelength in the room. You’ve clearly grown your sound since those early days collaborating in a garage. Can you tell us how your production process has changed since the beginning days? In those crucial beginning days, the production to create our first demo was done in a garage. Dreamin was also recorded in a garage, but vocals were done in a closet. Produced by a former guitar player in the band, Cameron Royce, this EP was really the initial spark that showed Jacob that writing these songs was worth it. But it all started from the ground up.  On the demo we used one condenser mic in the middle of the room for the drums. As opposed to Dreamin II, we had the drums professionally recorded from a friend named Drew Parra. Our bassist Chase produced the Dreamin II LP with stems from various recording sessions that took place from summer 2018 to spring 2019 - released on September 23, 2019. Through these years of Coast Red growing as a band, the willingness to produce good sounding records increased. Currently we work with the original drummer in Coast Red, Nick Noble. He produced our single called “Yes Man” - streaming on all platforms starting May 29. Nick has worked with producers in association with SWMRS and Fidlar. He has brought a professional aspect to Coast Red that has never seen the light of day. The future is bright! instagram.com/coastred twitter.com/coastredmusic facebook.com/CoastRedBand #BUZZMUSIC

Sitting down to take a listen through the 'House Music' EP release from No Glitter is somewhat like sitting down for a 5-course meal. Each new course brings on new flavors and textures. "Reward" is the initial track to kick things off and it does a good job of making you feel like you're on a space cruise while a multitude of synthesized sounds floats around this rock opus of sorts. "P.O.E." (Peak Of Existence) follows and quickly brings a much more alternative rock feel to the table. Catchy guitar hooks and a funk-driven rhythm and style. "How Old Are You Now" hits next and really gives things a classic rock mixed with old Beck kind of vibe. The EP goes on to surprise with some more genres that bend together somehow quite well to create 'House Music' as a whole. A far-out rock journey that will not let down. Check out 'House Music' right HERE. facebook.com/noglitter noglitter.bandcamp.com/album/house-music twitter.com/noglitter1 #BUZZMUSIC

Anna Cordell is an up and coming artist who has just released a heartwarming music video for her single “After Tomorrow”. Because of her Persian roots, Anna Cordell has always wanted to collaborate with an Iranian artist. The video was filmed in Iran by Anna Cordell’s friend; an artist, director, and photographer Farzane Ghandyanloo, who co-directed the video with Rick Douglas. The video for “After Tomorrow” begins with a scene of a woman picking plants in a field as she sings in another language. Her voice is then taken over by an elegant piano melody and Anna Cordell’s delicate vocals. She sings in a hushed tone and draws out each note to produce a dramatic, echoing effect. The entirety of “After Tomorrow” consists of Anna Cordell’s soulful vocals paired with the piano background. Set in Iran, Anna Cordell’s music video artfully flashes through clips of simple moments that are often taken for granted in life. The video includes Farzane and all of her close friends and family; she warms herself by a fire, a lady knits, and a child stands in front of an ocean. She captures such authentic moments and includes clips of all kinds of people; young and old. By creating a heartwarming energy, Anna Cordell’s music video for “After Tomorrow” allows fans to admire the simplicity of life. facebook.com/anna.cordell.music twitter.com/anna_cordell #BUZZMUSIC