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Ever since this artist from a small town in Ontario, Victoria Gouveia, decided to challenge herself and move to Toronto at 17 years old, she's earned nothing but success. With her debut release from 2018, "Beautiful Lie," having received more than 100,000 streams, the young and ambition R&B spotlight is aiming to reassure her fanbase that greater things are on the horizon with a collaboratory effort from Producer DIMI on, "Don't Want You." On her debut single this year, "Don't Want You," the Ontario-bred, Toronto-based singer/songwriter Victoria Gouveia emerges with an intoxicatingly hazy vibe and lush of deconstructed RnB hit. It's easier to find a singular sound when you're looking into this genre as a whole, which Ms. Gouveia almost entirely redefines. She exceeds at the kind of whimsical megahits that sound like sinking into black tea in a hazed out hooka-bar. Her new single, however, feels like a likely way forward. Victoria sings and professes elegantly in her reverb washed atmospheric roofs of this swaying lullaby as we're cradled by an ominously droning synthesizer in the forbearing backgrounds of this song—with exceptional production assists from the punchy beats under his Producer "Lil DIMI" moniker. It's some ways this song is more naturally balanced with a sense of space to work, making the vocal production shine and lament on its lyrical meaning. Especially exceptional is the fact that the lyrics are not horrendously cheesy (a noted weak spot for some of RnB's commonplace artists), instead she's adeptly capturing the contrasting weight of a love you know has gone stale. The theme's highlight feelings of development, and internal struggle, while also carefully injecting an intention towards self rebirth found through closure. You can fall in love with "Don't Want You" here. Hey there, Victoria! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're especially pleased to be highlighting "Don't Want You"! Tell us about your motivation behind this song and how some of your inspirations are highlighted within it? As cliche as it sounds, it was of course inspired by love and heartache. This was the first song I wrote after I got out of a very toxic relationship with someone dealing with a drug addiction. A relationship filled with manipulation, dishonesty, and hurt, led me to write a very organic song that is now a huge part of me. It gave me an opportunity to really dig deeper within myself and let my fans in a little closer to me. Out of all 9 songs I have released, this is by far the most candor one. My hope is that all my listeners who have dealt with toxicity and disloyalty in their life can relate and take something from this song. Whether that be a feeling and emotion, or closure and understanding. This emotion behind this song could have been presented with a multitude of different energies. Why did you end up deciding to choose this sort of vibe and theme when formulating this song? The way it's sung was just how it naturally came to me... I didn't really think about it too much, it's just how my voice was expressing itself at that time. It's dark and moody; just like how the relationship was. But also has a sensual and ambient vibe to it that to me, eases the mind. Especially during the outro. It's a lot of airy tones and adlibs that just sets the vibe... To me, this is the perfect song to listen to watch the sunset, or at night time on my ones haha. That's when it will hit best. Is there an artist or performer from the past you borrow from or aspire to be like when channeling your creative energy, or are you trying to develop your own defining qualities from pure scratch? For this song in particular, I was originally inspired by Sabrina Claudio. Her album "Truth Is" is all really slowed down R&B, and clearly about a past love. I loved the mood of her whole project, and I remember going to my producer and saying "I want a vibe like this! But with our own spin." And sure enough within 20 minutes he whipped up this beat and I instantly meshed with it. With that being said, even though I gained inspiration from her, I definitely feel like this song opened me up to find my own sound a little more and experimenting with it, and will be able to continue to do so more and more. I hope that one dayI'msomeone that an artist can find inspiration from. Thanks for being here with us at BuzzMusic! What are some of the next steps for you? Are you planning on collaborating with anyone special in the future? With all this time on my hands during quarantine, I decided to expand my knowledge a little bit and started to educate myself more on the production side of things. I downloaded Logic, bought myself a keyboard controller with some drum pads on it, and I've been playing around with recording and mixing my vocals myself. It's been a challenging but super fun process so far. I've already learned so much! And to be honest, it feels nice to be more independent and not have to depend on others so much. It's all on my own time, my own setting and vibe, and I get to really create the sound that I want and finalize what sounds good to my ears and not someone else's. At this point, once Don't Want You is out of the spotlight a little bit, my plan is to release a minimum of two songs a month for the next little while; at least on Soundcloud. I want my fans to constantly have something to look forward to and be engaged with. As for collaboration, I have a couple of exciting features & projects in the works, but I can't give too much away on that just yet! What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Drops on drops on drops! My goal this year is to constantly be releasing singles, to release a new project (maybe even two), and film another 2-3 music videos. I've had an acting background for over 13 years so I hope to be incorporating that in these videos one way or another. Even if it's not a music video per se. I've always been super into the arts, so I definitely want to be able to showcase that side of me a little bit more. I've already wrapped up filming a short film this year and a music video, so at this point I'm just trying to hop on as many creative projects as I can! Along with all that I definitely want to be doing more live performances this year. I was on a roll until COVID unfortunately started, but soon enough I'll hopefully be back on stage! instagram.com/victoriagouveia facebook.com/victoriagouveiamusic #BUZZMUSIC

The upcoming single from Alternative Rock outfit Himmelstarr dubbed "Rise Up" holds little back when it comes to the topic of the state of the world today. With a darker overtone reminiscent of Marilyn Manson, the track revolves around its fuzzed bass tones and deep driving drums. It's common to see artists and bands releasing all kinds of new material during quarantine but it's not too much you see a song that actually speaks of the state of things like "Rise Up" does. Acting almost as a rock anthem for the times, the timing of the song is impeccable. Releasing as the first of several songs including a cover of "Pictures of You" by The Cure, Himmelstarr is out to make waves. One of the best places to hear these songs is on their Bandcamp site HERE. facebook.com/himmelstarr

Saying hello from Los Angels and making waves in the music scene as a freestyle rapper is Chrys Thompson. Since moving to Los Angels in 2011, Chrys has co-founded the recording studio and music production company Hush Money Music. Never slowing down, Chrys Thompson has released two singles, a party album, and is now releasing again along with Kubla Kahn, another single "Home Team," and this one is definitely for the big games. "Home Team" as soon as it starts hits you so hard in the gut that it will send you flying to your favorite team's home court. This is the perfect pre-game tune. "Home Team" opens up with moody synths, spicy vocals, and an attention-grabbing vocal performance. This sets us up with anticipation for a big event that is immediately paid off once the verse starts with its deep 808 drums that make our seats rumble, and a remarkable rap performance that excites us up and gets us chanting along to Chrys' vocals. It is clear that while listening to "Home Team," Chrys has come far as an artist. His attention to detail shows through his use of strategically placing every lyric so that it has the perfect amount of intention while performing but also makes sense as a whole story. Chrys is a poet, to say the least, combining new sounds and styles to create dynamic never before heard experiences that is sure to keep you hooked from start to end. You can listen to “Home Team” here. facebook.com/chrysthompsonmusic instagram.com/chrysthompsonmusic twitter.com/ChrysThompson10 #BUZZMUSIC

Grab all your pots and pans out of the kitchen and get those wooden spoons ready because this next single from indie-pop's best buddies, Heaps Good Friends, will make you want to hammer along to the addictive energy on display in, "Fold Laundry Together." With a bubbly personality and a sound that borrows heavily from '80s synth-pop masterpieces, these three amigos find solace in imparting some of their cheeky, laundry detergent perfuming romance onto their fanbase. In a story so charming, you'd hope to experience a similar laundry folding experience for yourself; this song evolves as it soars through the atmosphere leaving behind a cotton candy-colored clouds, leaving you comfortable under the florescent shade, away from the complicated shine of today's events. From hypnotic synth motifs to transitional "doo-wap." Reminiscent vocal hooks, Heaps Good Friends have managed to refurbish a sound so beloved from the '80s, and they're doing it with even keel entertaining wit. The band outlined its light-hearted hooks supported by the trademark synth character Heaps Good Friends is known for with guidance from distinguished producer Konstantin Kersting (Tones & I) on this track. "Fold Laundry Together," features a production that feels wide and encompassing, while the vocals feel up close and personal. When the attention-commanding synths arrive, it's game set and match, these sonic vibrations have gone 40-love all over your wildest indie-pop dreams. If you've never experienced the deranging pulling off a song that makes you want to burst out into your version of a footloose dance break, then you need to look no further. You can listen to "Fold Laundry Together" here. instagram.com/heapsgoodfriends #BUZZMUSIC

From Dorset, England Emma Gale is making the absolute most of a sticky situation by using lockdown as inspiration for her music. Many of us are finding new hobbies during this time, and our budding, talented artist Emma Gale has just written and released her debut single during lockdown! Just like many of us, she has been learning from the experiences of humankind during the COVID-19 crisis, and decided to use this information to her advantage and produce a new single “Let’s See What The Earth Has To Say”. The song kicks off with a lighthearted strum of a ukulele by Peter Kirkbride and is soon joined by Emma’s heartwarming vocals. Her British accent is evident in her vocals as she sings with a clear voice, and Chris Pepper introduces background guitar and percussions. The simple melody and instrumentals leave room for fans to absorb Emma Gale’s important message within the lyrics. She has written the song about everyone’s experiences under lockdown during the virus outbreak. Emma allows audiences to easily relate as she sings about everyone being online and binging TV shows. Importantly, she sings about what she has learned from this situation. She includes phrases like “we don’t really need what we think that we need” and “let’s see what the Earth has to say.” Her message seems to point to the fact that humans have less control than may be perceived, but there is so much that we can learn from the current situation. You can listen to "Let's See What The Earth Has To Say" here. Your message in “Let’s See What the Earth Has to Say” is something that many people need to hear right now. Can you elaborate on your lyrics? I wrote Let’s See What the Earth Has to Say as a submission for a song a week group.  I had just returned from a songwriting retreat in Nashville. My husband was supposed to join me in Nashville for the second week but we were hearing on the news that the borders were closing and so I decided to return on one of the last planes out of there before the borders closed. The following weekend, feeling extremely inspired, I wrote the song.  I had been a little bit lax at writing songs for the group as I had had a busy year and had to really ‘encourage’ myself to write it. The theme that particular week was ‘One Single Day’. I didn’t intend to write a Coronavirus song but what inspired me was that in the news the situation was changing so rapidly, almost by the hour.   I was thinking it’s amazing how things can change quickly over the course of a day or a couple of days.  At that time we were just going into lockdown and everything was so uncertain. I was thinking about the scenario where we were being asked to say at home with all of our possessions watch TV. I was speaking to friends at the time and many people were saying that it really puts everything into perspective.  We were all inside while nature was thriving outside.  There are places like India and China that were reporting blue skies for the first time in 30 years. Deer were inhabiting gardens in Essex. This was pretty much an unprecedented scenario. Of course, when you are writing a song with an important message, I feel that it is crucial to get the balance right and the last thing I wanted to do was to come across as being ‘preachy’. What I wanted to ensure was that the song remained light-hearted and had a meaningful message. I absolutely feel for those people that have lost family members and it must be devastating for them so I do not want to belittle the situation at all. I do, however, believe that for a lot of us we have been given this time as a gift. It is time for us to reflect and to think about how we want to live our lives in the future. I believe that we are all part of something bigger and although we feel that we have control over our lives, we actually have very little control in situations like this. Rather like being children. I actually think the child-like quality of the uke and use of vibraphone is what makes it quite a comforting song. Can you tell us how you collaborated with your instrumentalists and videographer (respectively) Peter Kirkbride, Chris Pepper, and Nick Newark to create this piece in just one week? I am lucky that Pete Kirkbride is my husband and so he does exactly as he is told.   Hahahahaha, that’s not quite true, I am only joking. What actually happened was I was rushing to write the song and although I worked out the chords on the Ukulele, I didn’t actually have a lot of time to get the song ready for the midnight deadline I was working to.   He is a professional guitarist and plays the Uke really well, so I asked Pete to record the Uke part to which I sang to on my phone. I remember thinking at the time when the killer line dropped, Let’s See What the Earth Had to Say thinking that I had probably captured something quite special with the song. I don’t normally do this but the following day I put that version onto Facebook and asked for some feedback. I am still to this day unsure why I did that. I do have quite a few songwriters as friends and I so was I was probably expecting to get a few comments. I didn’t expect to get the number of reactions and shares. We decided we needed to remove the phone copy and create a better version. So we did that on Sunday and the same thing happened, but people were starting to share the song wider.  I had a friend David who told me that he thought that I had created something special and said that he felt that I should release it. So I asked my friends to stop sharing and that’s when I sent the song to Chris Pepper for producing. I knew that being in lockdown I couldn’t get a video recorded so I decided to start looking at using an animation. I have a little bit of experience in producing animations and so I started putting the basic ideas together and had the basic storyline. I knew that it needed some additional touches so I spoke to my friend Nik Newark on Monday and asked him to help me capture the magic of the song. He has produced many great videos and animations so I knew he was the person to help me. I guess that I was lucky that we were in lockdown because, by that Wednesday, I had a fully formed song and video. That’s when I went to Boo Hewerdine who helped me get the rest of the team together and that included Martin Rowsell for the Artwork and Corrie Campbell who helped with the PR. Boo said that it was quite remarkable that we got it all together so quickly. I do have a day job though and I am a project manager and very organized so that probably helped! You told us that you hope to be releasing your debut album later this year. Can you tell us what we can expect from this album? Yes, I do, but as things have progressed over the last few weeks so that’s now quite a difficult question to answer. I completed a Master’s Degree in Songwriting at Bath Spa University in 2018 and the major project was an album. I finished stripped down version for the project that year and it an eclectic mix of songs that I have written over the past few years. It covers quite a few different styles. The album was actually due to be released last year but I was working in the Falkland Islands and broke my ankle so everything was put on hold until this year. Thinking back it's quite timely because had I released the album last year, then there is a good chance I wouldn’t have written this single. So now that I have found the Ukulele and now that I have found a new sound, I feel that I need to revisit the album and test out which songs will make the cut and whether I need to write some new songs. I definitely want to write a follow-up song to this song. “Let’s See What the Earth Has to Say” was your very first single, and you completed the creative process in just one week! What made you decide that you wanted to pursue a career in music and create your first song? Well, I guess it could sound like I have only been writing for a week but actually that’s not quite true because this wasn’t my first song, it’s just the first song I have released. I have been building up to this moment for quite a few years. I was in a function band in Cambridge called Cover Me Bad in the 90s, I moved to Weymouth in 2001 and had a band called the Vending Machine Repairmen after one of my idols Sheryl Crow and then when I met my husband we started combining some originals and covers for a band called Galeforce.  We would be Galeforce 2 if there were two of us; Galeforce 3 with a bass player, add a drummer Galeforce 4. I think we may have had made it to Galeforce 6 which is technically inaccurate because a gale doesn’t start until wind-force 7 so we probably should have been called GaleBreeze 2 and GaleBreeze 3. Not so cool though is it. I actually started writing my own songs in 2013 and that’s when I started working with other songwriters and really starting to understand how songs are constructed. I have actually written over 50 songs now, some on my own some co-writes. I spend quite a bit of time attending songwriting retreats. My vision was and ultimately still is to write for other people, so this has all hit me a little unexpected as I never really expected to be the artist. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I am going to do as much as I can to get myself noticed by Radio 2, that will be a dream come true if I achieve that. Obviously it depends when I am able to get back into the studio but I will be revamping my album and actually, if I can write and produce a song within one week then perhaps I can do it again for the follow-up. You definitely haven’t heard the last of Emma Gale. facebook.com/emmagalesongs twitter.com/emmagale instagram.com/emmgale #BUZZMUSIC

We all know how rock music is supposed to make you feel, especially after decades of examples that saturate the picture. The melodies should soar. The drums should come crashing in. The heart should fill, almost involuntarily, with naturally inspired vitality. But Lucas Tadini's, "The Arsonist" is somehow different. Its arrangement is controlled and vast, with rounded drums tuned for maximal character and maximum propulsion. Sensuous steel-string guitars tickle at your curiosity as this subtle but effective detour dissolves into an immersive landscape blistering with an addictive electric guitar. Then the vocals grab hold of the wheel, modulating between harmonies and doubles of an imploring tonality that screams modern rock. The entire thing is a festival of distinguishing tones and textures, right down to the unexpected bridge that ducks into a sort of trap-adjacent side door of modulating filters and sustaining drums. The closest thing to bombast comes from this short breakdown, played into the low end of what sounds like a modulating filter. This gesture would register as a trivial event in a conventional rock production but presents enormous importance here. With extensive exposure to the west coast rock scene, Tadini emplores an aggressive hold over the panorama of all things implicative of the '70s golden era, while still introducing a newer coat of stimulating frequencies along with all the bells and whistles. Listen to "The Arsonist" here. Hey there, Tadini! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're totally excited to be featuring your newest single "The Arsonist"! What were some crucial motivations you had to tap into for this song? It all started right after I graduated from Berklee College of Music and decided to move to Los Angeles in 2018. It was around that time that I started to write the album, and The Arsonist was the first song I came up with. The song is about burning your “old-self” in order to start fresh, which talks about all of the changes I went through during that period of time, and it also symbolizes the beginning of my solo project. Did you encounter any challenged when formulating the final design of this track? The thing about the album is that I was involved in every step of the project. I wrote, produced, arranged, engineered, sang and played keys on all of the tracks. I have done all of these things before many times, but it was the first time doing it all at once. It is extremely challenging to put a record together on your own, but also an extremely rewarding learning experience. It is funny because now I don’t really see myself doing it any differently from now on. When did you know you wanted to blend all your musical experiences together and translate it into what you are releasing today? Was it gradual, or was there a defining moment? There was never a defining moment, it all just happened naturally. My music is just the consequence of all my musical and personal experiences How have you grown as an artist and songwriter since you first started making music and how heavily influenced do you feel you are from your roots in Brazil? I think I’m constantly growing as an artist and adding different things to my repertoire. I first started as a pianist but now I feel like I could never call myself that again. Or a songwriter. Or a singer. I just think of myself as a musician who’s always trying to learn something new. Among the things that are part of my constant growth is, of course, the music from my native Brazil. Brazilian music is probably what I listen to the most and that has played a very important part in who I am as a person and as a musician. It was awesome featuring you here with us! What's next for you this year? What should we be keeping an eye out for this year with regards to your releases? After The Arsonist, I still have two more singles coming up, which is then going to lead to the release of my debut LP, Collective Delusion. It is set to be released during the summer, but I won’t announce the date just yet. All I can say is that this is going to be the first of many. instagram.com/lucastadini facebook.com/tadini twitter.com/_Tadini_ #BUZZMUSIC

Originally in Indonesia and now riding the waves in Southern California, is the R&B artist Regi Levi. Regi Levi released his vibey EP ‘Isolation,’ and we are diving right into the electric tune “La Di Da” that features Waqqas to get a closer look at what Regi Levi’s music speaks all about. “La Di Da” brings an unexpectedly happy and moving feeling to the table while listening we couldn’t help but have this glimmer of hope inside. Regi Levi tells us about there being only one person who can save him and feel who he truly is. Beautifully complimenting Regi Levi’s robotic-sounding tone is the more bottomless, slightly edgy performance from Waqqas in the second verse that tells us about wanting to hold onto that person and never let go. The mood in “La Di Da” is incredibly exciting, your ears will be perked throughout the record, the lyrics have an almost sad feeling to them and the backing track has a melancholic feel. However, the vocal performance feels incredibly cheerful; this approach leads to a thought-provoking experience that you will not want to miss. “La Di Da” features a moody keyboard, thundering low 808 drums, and to top it off, performances from Regi Levi and Waqqas that seals the deal for us. Since listening to this release, we are genuinely excited and cannot wait to hear what other treasures are on this EP. You can vibe out to “La Di Da” here. instagram.com/regilevi twitter.com/regi_levi facebook.com/imregilevi #BUZZMUSIC

Raised in the suburbs on the outskirts of New York, 22-year old NIXY is an artist who not only has talents in the musical realm but also holds aspirations to take a position of leadership that goes much farther than crafting lyrics and producing beats. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, NIXY’s goal is to eliminate any stigma around the community. NIXY wants to shine the spotlight, not only within the R&B and rap scene, but in the music industry as a whole. He has now released his newest single “in n out” that we are so excited to share with you! NIXY’s song, “in n out,” opens with an ear-catching synthesizer and a slight build-up. We felt it was the perfect way to pull in his listeners. “In n out you go just like a revolving door” are the first words we hear from NIXY. Delivering the lyric with rhythm and grace, NIXY will have you feeling the song and the beat that holds the structure so firmly, in no time. “in n out” makes you want to crank the speakers and listen on full-blast. Though, we found NIXY’s R&B style to be quite versatile. While incorporating elements of rap and alternative-pop, “in n out” becomes a track that could be played on a night out or a night at home. We loved listening to NIXY’s track, “in n out,” and are waiting for his next move in the industry. Listen to NIXY’s “in n out” here. Hello NIXY! Welcome to BuzzMusic. We felt your R&B, rap style in “in n out” was very versatile. How did you discover your interest in music and where did this journey begin for you? Hello! The pleasure is all mine. Thank you so much! So my love for music was always there. When I was a little, my sister had this VHS with music videos that were popular at the time, and every time TLC’s “No Scrubs” came close to its end, it was re-winded all the way to the start of the music video. Also, my family had this karaoke set up that I would hog 24/7! And from watching movies like High School Musical, shows like Glee, to actually doing drama in high school, music has always been in my heart. I’ve only recently decided to pursue my dreams because it certainly takes a level of confidence that I know I didn’t have prior. We loved listening to your new single, “in n out”! The line, “in n out you go just like a revolving door” caught our attention. Can you talk more about the inspiration behind the song and the meaning behind these lyrics? Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! So I wrote this song after being involved in a situation that was very one-sided. I was always there for this person and would drop anything and everything whenever they called. But whenever I needed something, they were nowhere to be found. And that’s just one of the aspects where I felt shorted on. In short, this song is about how much it sucks to be convenient for someone and how good of a feeling it is to let them know that you’re not having it anymore. Who influences your music most? How have you learned from them? Oh my goodness, now I get to fangirl hahaha! So I love Frank Ocean because his lyrics are worded in such a way that makes you want to listen again and again until you have the whole picture. He’s very poetic with it, and I adore him so much. I’m such a big fan of SZA because she doesn’t stick to the rules. You can’t confine her music to one specific genre. Her music is a perfect blend of genres to the point of classifying it as timeless, and I think that’s so unique. Kehlani is amazing because her voice is so smooth but raspy when it wants to be, and her lyrics have resonated with me to the point of tears. Last, I must say I’m in love with Doja Cat. I know her career is just popping off but if you listen to her discography, her lyrics are so clever it’s ridiculous. With the way I described these talented artists, is how I want to connect with my current and future fans. We hear that you have aspirations of normalizing the presence of the LGBTQ+ community in the music industry. What inspired you to take your career one step further and use your voice to become an advocate for this community? Yes! So growing up, there weren’t many artists within the LGBTQ+ community that were critically acclaimed. I felt such a lack of representation and it didn’t match up to the amount of LGBTQ+ people who went crazy over R&B and Rap. The amount of queer Barbz and members of the Beyhive (myself included), was and still is astronomical! So instead of complaining for a change, I thought “Why not be that change?”. And so here we are! What will you be working next, NIXY? During this time in quarantine, one can only do so much with limited resources hahaha! So for now I’ll be writing and recording drafts on my laptop until I can finally get back into a studio. But in the meantime, I will be posting little homemade tracks on my SoundCloud, so if people really want to hear more, that’s where they can find they’re fixed! instagram.com/nixy.mp3 twitter.com/nixymp3 facebook.com/nixymp3 #BUZZMUSIC

Heavy thumping beats cascade into your ears, as the smooth synths lead you into this spellbinding, hip hop track “Know My Name” from Marcella Fruehan. “Know My Name” charms its listener with quipped lyrics and a chorus that hypnotizes and bends the ear with Marcella’s harmonic and luring voice. This fresh track is layered with intricate pulsating percussion, soulful vocals, and an electrically charged hip hop essence. Marcella’s success in her artistry has brought her to great heights. Creating content with renowned industry professionals such has George Murphy of Eastcote Studios (Ellie Goulding, Pixie Lott) Yoad Nevo of Nevo Sound Studios (Sia, Bryan Adams) and the all inspiring Abbey Road recording studio. An impressive display of industry leaders has witnessed Marcella’s exceptional talent as a singer-songwriter and “Know My Name,” uniquely showcases Marcella’s soaring musical flair. “Know My Name’ sets a dense haze over the listener driven by a deep, low tone, baseline, as the lyrics and vocals deliver a blend of refreshing and unapologetic lyrical poetry. Marcella’s purity in her vocals brings a mellow yet highly intoxicating atmosphere to the track, which will delight the ears of many listeners. We’re certainly happy we were fortunate enough to listen to Marcella’s latest hit, “Know My Name.” Discover “Know My Name” here. Hello Marcella, and welcome to BuzzMusic! Congratulations on your latest release “Know My Name”. The song is very directive and unapologetic, what was your vision for this song and how were you able to get it across so clearly to the listener? When I was writing this song, it was definitely a message I needed to hear for myself. I was too in my head about previous releases being too out of the box or “not marketable enough” for blogs/playlists, even though that's what I loved most about my music - being different. Rejection is hard, especially when it comes down to something you've worked so hard on. In that moment I completely let myself go and wrote exactly how I was feeling. I am not too pop for electronic, I am not too electronic for pop. I am who I am and this is the music I want to make. So my intention for the song right off the bat was to be super powerful and unapologetic. I wanted everyone who listens to this song to feel empowered and to keep following their dreams no matter the feedback they get, no matter how many no’s they receive, even if they feel like their not good enough - because YOU are. I was truly just being myself! You have had the opportunity to further your career and education in the industry via various outlets; what part of your singer/songwriter journey has been the most enlightening thus far? Each step that I take throughout my career as an artist gets more and more exciting. Attending Berklee College of Music really changed my life musically and creatively. It made me want to start producing for myself, which gave me a lot of independence, as I could create the things that were in my head myself --bring them to life. Moving to LA right after graduation sparked a drive in me I never knew I had and I was creating the best music I ever had in my life. I also had a blast working with other artists, helping them bring their music to life. Speaking on your overall sound and method, can you speak more on how your sound has evolved and how infusing your music with various, complex styles has worked for you as an artist? My sound has evolved SO much since I started writing and producing on my own. I've gone from Alt-Pop to Bubble gum pop, to ballads, to experimental, to electro-pop. I only now feel that I have really grasped who I am and what my sound is, and that came from taking my wide range of inspirations and throwing them all together to create my artist, Marcella. It only took 12 years. :’D How has immersing yourself in all aspects of song creation (writing, performing, and producing) elevated you as an artist? Is there a process that you are most fond of? Immersing myself has allowed me to truly express who I am as an artist. Being able to know how I want my production to sound and being able to execute that is invaluable. Also, how I want to feel/want my listeners to feel when I am performing, making sure the message in my lyrics is honest and genuine is so important to me. Before I knew how to write and produce, the music I was recording didn’t feel authentic and I always wanted more from it. Now I know exactly what I want, and it feels great to be able to create that! My writing process is intuitive and never starts out the same, but I love being inspired by a specific sound, whether it be a huge gritty bass line or a retro synth sound—that really gets me in the mood and inspired. Then I’ll just start improvising with melodies and lyrics and usually, something magical comes out of that. What can your fans anticipate next from you Marcella More music, more videos, more surprises :D I’ve been working on a lot of new content that I'll continue to release this year! marcellaofficial.com instagram.com/marcellafruehan youtube.com/marcellafruehan #BUZZMUSIC

On the back half of Conscious Tone's newest single "Dreamin'", the hip-hop disciple teams up with upcoming producer Jody for a slick vibe inducing hip-hop song about the passion he finds in his musical craft and his own beliefs. It's familiar territory for the Denver, Colorado rapper, but on "Dreamin," his presence has evolved into a whole other form. His addictive flow is airtight; it's tight and carries a distinct flow in one harmonious direction. Not many can say they are adequate in operating lyrics with such expertise, and in his latest this year, Conscious Tone delivers a blueprint on how to dish out hits for his hip-hop counterparts. The song, which features contagious hooks, tasteful adlibs, and the crispiest of hi-hat samples, is the kind of woozy hybrid feeling rap that's become popular among style benders and influencers like G-Eazy and Bryce Vine. Conscious and Jody blend their styles together here while still ricocheting sway inducing vibes off each other, creating a hybrid that's distinct but new, with a mellow yet hardened character. The verses imply a direct correlation between what Conscious has learned and what he's become now, while the hook seamlessly condenses into an addictive anchor for the rest of the track. It's hip-hop endeavor demonstrating a whimsical and enigmatic journey with performances so relaxed the entire piece feels effortless by extension. This humble, partnered effort can't help but feel enlightening and more chilled out in comparison to some of the other hip-hop ventures we've experienced, and it's no surprise this single is making its way onto our playlist favorites. You can discover "Dreamin'" here. Hey there, Conscious Tone! Welcome to BuzzMusic, we're excited to be featuring, "Dreamin'," the latest single from you this year. Can you talk about some of the main inspirations behind this vibe of a track? Of course! The inspiration for Dreamin’ came from a very real place. I’ve dealt with a lot of highs and lows in life and I've learned over the years to use both to my advantage. When I started writing the song I wanted to focus on pushing the idea of chasing dreams no matter what your current situation is. In times of uncertainty, it’s important to see that the good and the bad can push you to heights you never thought possible. I feel as though we get too caught up in doubt and because of this, we don’t pursue the things we need to feel whole. So, I wrote this song about my Dreams and how it’s a constant yet necessary battle to get where you want to be, and once you do, you’re Dreamin’. What discerning qualities does Jody bring to the music you produce together? The great thing about working with a producer like Jody is his constant drive to push content out there. His sound has a “Real Life” feel to it and I think that’s what drew me in when I first got in contact with him. His production and vibe capture so many feelings and that sets him apart from the rest. When I can feel the emotion in a beat before I’ve even started writing to it, I know it’s special. We’ve worked together on a number of different songs and I’m really excited to see what the future holds. It’s important to have common ground with your sound and we do, Jody is as professional as it gets. How do you get that perfect balance amongst yourselves as tp avoid sounding over delivered in your performance and overproduced? The perfect balance can really make a song stand above the rest. I feel that Jody and I are able to create that balance organically, making sure not to force anything that isn’t needed. It’s important to blend the vocals with production in ways that complement each other. We don’t want the beat to overpower the vocals, and we don’t want the vocals to drown the beat. Jody knows what to bring to the table, and I know what to expect, everything else just comes together naturally. It was awesome having you here on BuzzMusic! We can wait to hear about what's in store for you this year. Do you have any more new releases you plan to unleash this year? It’s a pleasure to be featured on BuzzMusic, thank you! I’m always moving and always working, I’ve got a lot planned for the near future. I have a lot of new content on the way, so the next few months are going to be busy ones for me. I’ll be releasing new music, new videos, a new EP, and a lot of digital content. This has already been a great start to the year for me musically, and I’m excited to push it to the next level. instagram.com/ConsciousMusic twitter.com/Conscious_Tone facebook.com/ConsciousTone #BUZZMUSIC