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Hailing from Toronto Canada, Jazz and Soul/Gospel pianist Desarae Dee releases her jazzy instrumental “In Rotation.” Defining her playing as ‘spontaneous and unconventional,’ she kept her talent hidden for years and developed her piano to translate any emotion that overcomes Desarae Dee. Landing her music on a variety of Spotify playlists and Toronto radio stations, her latest single “In Rotation” shows precisely why. Conjuring up an incredible jazz-infused instrumental and rhythmic and unpredictable piano playing, we’re left with vibes that are difficult to come by nowadays. Not to forget the layered grooves within the production, from harmonic synths to mid-tempo percussion. “In Rotation” opens with a vibrant beat and blissful keyboards that bring in a whole-sound jazz tune. As the introduction begins to date, we’re left with Desarae Dee’s textured playing on both piano and keyboards that bring in a harmonically-rich sound. Not to mention the ethereal melodies that bring a sense of calm and tranquillity within “In Rotation.” While also evening out the atmosphere of the song with faint and mesmerizing soundscapes that lay over top of Desarae Dee’s playing, just like the sky lays overtop land. She also gives “In Rotation” a dynamic feel through the prominence of different sounds and instruments. Overall displaying a calm atmosphere, Desarae Dee’s single “In Rotation” is one to take note. Listen to "In Rotation" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Desarae Dee! We’re captivated by your beautiful piano and keyboard playing on your single “In Rotation”. What made you want to take an uplifting jazz vibe with this track? As I create, I want to stay true to who I am musically and Jazz is embedded in my musical style, so it’s just natural for me to keep my jazz vibe with anything that I create. With my music, I always want to create uplifting music that inspires and encourages people. That is the premise of the majority of my music and I never want to lose sight of that, especially in my creative process. A lot of the uplifting vibe that you hear comes from the gospel music nuances (gospel music is a very uplifting genre), coupled with the Jazz chords and melodies that I have used in this song. As someone who has had the basis in playing in church and gospel being a huge part of my life, my music will always have that uplifting feel to it. In regards to your single “In Rotation”, Desarae Dee also establishes a groovy underlying beat the gives another jazzy aspect. Could you share how you went about crafting and finalizing “In Rotation”? Do you have a specific process that works best for you? My process for creating never stays the same and tends to change, depending on what direction I want to go in and the type of mood or emotion I want to convey. Normally I’ll figure out the overall melody that I’m going for or I’ll figure out the type of beats I want to work with. For “In Rotation,” I knew that I wanted to explore outside of my Jazz/Gospel/Neo-Soul realm a bit by introducing a few different vibes that I don’t normally work with to accompany my jazz chords. I already had a chord pattern thought of at the beginning stages of this song, so that was the easy part. The next part obviously was to figure out how I wanted the overall feel. I wanted to establish a beat that was energetic, and still keep the overall uplifting jazz smoothness that I’m known for. I had the idea of going for more of a hip-hop/house/electronic feel and I felt that with what I had, it was a perfect fit. Once I had that underlining beat figured out, the rest of the song really came together. We’ve noticed that Desarae Dee uploads #DailyVibes youtube videos of whatever melody and emotion you feel that day. How has doing this helped your personal sound flourish? Do you ever come across a melody that you might use in a song? Being able to create the #DailyVibes has really elevated my personal sound. My earlier music was your typical 3-piece jazz band of piano, bass, and drums for more of a live setting. What really elevated my sound was learning to produce more; not just for piano but for other instruments such as synths, auxiliary keys, percussive sounds, and soundscapes and really developing my sound production abilities. The more I did that, the more I could use my jazz chords over different genres. Over the last 6 years, my music has elevated and has gone from just Jazz to Jazz fusion. With the DailyVibes series, I’m able to create different sounds and melodies which I oftentimes use for future songs that I want to put out. After finding the courage and confidence to release music of your own back in 2014, what did you learn most from your years of staying musically silent? Is there anything that Desarae Dee would like to say to our readers who might be going through something similar? During those silent years, I learned how to develop my OWN UNIQUE SOUND! I have always said that I never want to sound like another piano/keyboard players or artists who were already on the scene in my particular genre. I observed I listened, and I learned from my musical influences: Robert Glasper, Alicia Keys, Oscar Peterson, Frédéric Chopin. I would study their styles and find ways to “rearrange” what I heard and interpret in my own way, coupled with the musical knowledge that I already had to create what I call the “Desarae Dee Sound.” I wanted when I released music that people would know that it was MY SOUND and not somebody else’s. My encouragement to anyone who’s going through something similar is to take the time to figure out who you are as a musician and what you would like your overall sound to be. Don’t see your silence as a negative thing, but as a process and a journey to creating something unique that cannot be duplicated by anyone and that you can be proud of. instagram.com/desaraedeemusic facebook.com/DesaraeDee twitter.com/desaraedeemusic #BUZZMUSIC

Vancouver blues/rock band the Jason Lane Band returns with their high energy single and music video “Speed of Sound”. Consisting of Jason Lane Amott (guitar), Chantal Sayers Amott (vocals), and Alex J. Ritchie (guitar). The Jason Lane Band claims that blues is always calling their name, yet the rock is what got them to where they are today. With their recent single “Speed of Sound” The Jason Lane Band gives off an energetic and passionate performance within the tracks music video. All while displaying their long-studied background and love for hard-hitting rock and groovy blues. “Speed of Sound” gives off a blistering rock atmosphere just within the first few seconds. While the guitar duo Jason Lane Amott and Alex J. Ritchie provide an infectious rhythm and sweltering melodies through the top-flight electric guitar, Chantal Sayers Amott brings in the classic feel of female powerhouse vocals that seams “Speed of Sound” tightly together. Once we reach the chorus, a gripping kick drum pounds its way through to let The Jason Lane Band come together as a whole to serve their fierce and enthusiastic sound. Not to forget scorching guitar solo’s that push their way to the forefront and give us the energy we need, it’d be a shame to miss out on the force that is The Jason Lane Band. Discover "Speed of Sound" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Jason Lane Band! We’re feeling the bands high energy of your recent single “Speed of Sound”. Could you share what the group had in mind when initially getting down to writing and creating “Speed of Sound”? Jason: Hi BuzzMusic, thanks for having us! The music usually starts with me. I never force songwriting and rarely sit down with the intention of writing a song. Inspiration strikes when it wants to and on its own time. When I hooked the riff for Speed of Sound the whole song magically came with it. Sometimes you get just a tail and have to work at it, other times the entire song presents itself. Lyrically, the Speed of Sound was crafted after a personal motto of mine. They are words that I have always believed in and have said in many forms. I tell my kids all the time, essentially "Work hard and don't stop until the job is done". Your single “Speed of Sound” highlights pristine rock instrumentation from powerful vocals to sweltering guitars. Speaking on the single, how did The Jason Lane Band divide up the creative process between its members? Any specific techniques or methods? Chantal: As a band we tend to build songs based on a riff that we like, or maybe a chorus that comes to mind. Once we have established the structure of the song then we will put lyrics to the song.JasonLaneis typically the brainpower behind most of the guitar licks and melodies, while Chantal Sayers is the creative mind behind lyrics. That being said, once we have a basic framework for a song it then becomes a collective band effort to fine-tune and really make the songs come alive. Jason: Alex and I have been playing together for a long time. Even after the demise ofSwaggerjackwe continued to write and play together. Alex has great vision and can add elements to songs that just bring them to life. Chantal has become a powerhouse singer and has discovered a hidden talent for writing lyrics. We each have individual strengths that really work well together. You’ve mentioned that The Jason Lane Band owes their careers to rock, while blues still makes its way into a variety of your songs. What made The Jason Lane Band take this eclectic route and experiment with different musical elements? Chantal: It's pretty simple, we love rock and we love blues.  We grew up listening to rock and roll so have crafted our sound to mix this with our passion for blues music. We write music almost exclusively on acoustic guitars but we love the harder rock sound that the electric guitar can bring to a song. Jason: Chantal and I played in a blues/rockband calledTaboo Queen that I started back in 2015. Over the four years we were together we played a handful of old blues standards and more modern contemporary blues. As a songwriter, I was able to evolve and discover new riffs, melodies, and a new style of play. JLB now has the best of both worlds, a complete mixture of everything we love. We’ve heard that your single “Speed of Sound” was the first track off your now released “Speed of Sound” EP. What can you say on the EP, and what made The Jason Lane Band choose to name the EP after the single “Speed of Sound”? Chantal: Well, again, this song is largely about finding your groove in life and really going for it - never give up and don't slow down. My favorite line in the chorus of this song is "you can't break the speed of sound if you're slowing down".  So, it's a metaphor for how to live your life when you have a passion and you want to achieve great things.  This is how we look at our music and why we chose this song. Jason: This is the first EP of many. Our catalog of songs is deep and one of our main goals when starting this band was to produce a continuous stream of music. The Speed of Sound was a fitting first single and title of our EP because like it states, we will not slow down. Our second single titled 'Keep Me Guessing' is out now and we have already started work on our second EP. jasonlaneband.com facebook.com/jasonlaneband instagram.com/jasonlanemusic #BUZZMUSIC

Mandi Crimmins is an up and coming artist who mixes flavors of alternative rock and pop-electronica into her music. With one watch of her new music video to “Making Me Hate You,” fans will admire her unapologetic edge and spunk. With her new song, Mandi Crimmins brings sparks to the world of pop. Her voice will sweep listeners away by its sheer power and emotion. Both the video and lyrics of “Making Me Hate You” are about the difficulties in admitting if a relationship is toxic. Mandi Crimmins begins the video by waking up in a room full of empty bottles and regret. There are scenes of her hot red passion as she sings intensely into the mirror. There is generous use of the color red on the walls and in her hair, which connotes heat and rage. Towards the end of the video, Mandi is seen driving a Jeep through the dessert as she begins to break free from the binds she put on herself by staying in the relationship. She uses phrases like “stringing me along” and “picking up the pieces” to represent the back and forth of emotions that she experiences. The video ends with a satisfying scene in the desert; she is breaking an assortment of objects from her past with a baseball bat. As she leaves the broken pieces in the dust and walks away, it’s like she’s turning her back on her former situation and striding into her new future. Both the song and the video of “Making Me Hate You” are a way for Mandi Crimmins to share her relatable journey with fans, and expose the fire and passion she has inside. You can watch the video to "Making Me Hate You" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Mandi Crimmins! The combination of your power and your edge in both your song and video are addicting. Can you tell us more about the message behind the lyrics in “Making Me Hate You?” When I was writing this song, I really wanted to capture the feeling of being completely pulled in opposite directions over someone. Just because the relationship isn’t okay, doesn’t mean that what you feel for them is binary - either love or hate. It’s usually a concoction of many conflicting emotions, including love and hate. So that’s why a lot of the lyrics juxtapose one another, like “I hate you ‘til you want me” or “You break all my bones...I’m yours, won’t you play?” I find that songs about relationships tend to focus on one binary feeling, and don’t discuss how conflicting and back-and-forth it can feel. It’s so normal to still love the person you hate or who hurt you, and that push-pull is what this song is really about. You bring a sense of heat and passion to alternative and pop music. What inspires you to create this type of music? How did you discover this to be your personal music style? My music style has always been a result of my widespread musical interests. The music that has influenced me spans many genres -  Evanescence, Coldplay, Imogen Heap, and Halsey. There’s something I love about each artist’s music, so when I create my own I find I take little bits from each and weave them together. Towards the end of your video, you destroyed many objects with a baseball bat in the dessert. Can you elaborate on the symbolism of this moment? What did the objects really represent? I find that there’s something so freeing about destroying objects related to a painful part of your life. Destroying the objects really represents finally freeing yourself from the pain of that relationship, and moving towards something more positive. It was my favorite scene to shoot! Your voice is clearly a natural talent that you have been developing over the years. Can you tell us about when you first discovered your passion for music? Why did you choose to start creating your own music? Thank you! Music actually sort of found me. I started taking voice lessons after I sustained a bad injury that turned out to be permanent. Over the years, it became my lifeline and what kept me afloat. I actually didn’t start writing until I was 16, and my personal life was in great upheaval. I found that writing it out - what I was feeling and going through - helped exponentially! From that point forward, writing music became my own therapy. mandicrimmins.com instagram.com/mandicrimminsmusic #BUZZMUSIC

New Jersey, artist Kurt Donavon is trying to bring listeners an unfiltered and new-sounding genre. Kurt Donavon isn't interested in producing a product that blends in with the norm. The essence of Kurt's sound encompasses different components, and when we say that, we mean it. You might get a whiff of it within the comparison of Kurt Donavon's production to the vocals of his music. Kurt Donavon's mind takes you one place, while his tempo takes you another. All in all, you'll find yourself attracted by the divergence, and hungry for more of Kurt's disparity. Kurt Donavon's latest release, "On the Inside" showcases these traits well, and focuses in on Kurt's innate desire to bring reflective energy. "On the Inside" begins with a smooth guitar rhythm, which is soon blended into the robotic-sounding vocalist of Kurt Donavon. "On the Inside" delves into the more profound understanding and desire of Kurt Donavon regarding personal character. We get to see an interesting perspective with Kurt Donavon, and the track takes listeners on a reflective journey. The calm and loose rhythm of the song brings about that carefree atmosphere, but once you tune into the meaning of the track, you'll realize there's so much more to take away than just a good time. "On the Inside" pleasantly surprised us, which makes us anticipate the future work of Kurt Donavon that much more. Check out Kurt Donavon's "On the Inside" here. Hey, Kurt Donavon, and welcome to BuzzMusic! "On the Inside" recently premiered, and featured a naturally wavy rhythm with some introspective lyrical content. Would you say there was a specific vision in mind with how you wanted your listeners to feel after listening to "On the Inside", or were you hoping more so for open interpretation? I wanted my listeners to feel like they're not alone in feeling not loved or appreciated. This song is about me not feeling accepted for who I am and in turn feeling unloved. This is something lots of people can relate to and go through, and I wanted those people to be uplifted and feel comfort in knowing that others feel the same way. I want those people to know they're loved and appreciated no matter what with this song. As an artist who prefers to blend a variety of musical influences, how would you say "On the Inside" reflects this eclecticism regarding your personal sound preference? "On the Inside" perfectly reflects my style of subversion of genre and blending of genre. It's a song where I vocalize, and rap over a Rock beat, blending multiple genres that aren't normally combined in popular music today. Its a sound I find underutilized and intend on making my signature sound over a long period of time. What's the overall goal you were hoping to attain with the release of "On the Inside"? Would you say that the vision you had for the track was ultimately reached? The goal I was hoping to attain the release of "On the Inside" is the goal I hold for all my music, to help and to heal others. I lay everything out in my songs for people to see what I go through in hopes that they can seek comfort in the songs. I would say that the vision for "On the Inside" was reached. I see that a lot of the people who have listened to the song have seen the message of it and relate to the things I sing about. Whether its a million people or just one, I see it as an ultimate accomplishment through the song if it helps anyone who's going through something. To end off, can you describe how the music scene in Jersey City propels the essence and quality of your sound?! What kind of influences have you garnered from Jersey City over the past couple of months? The music scene in Jersey City propels me to work hard at making the best quality music I can put out. There are so many young talented artists In Jersey City that the music scene requires the best possible music to keep up. I've garnered lots of influence from the upcoming rappers who work tirelessly to make something out of there music. I also want to put on for my city and gain more attention there to build up all the underutilized talent in the city that I love. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? You can expect to see lots of singles, music videos, and a mixtape from me in 2020. Instagram.com/cadianmcgaw #BUZZMUSIC

Forgotten Legion is a Hollywood based Metal band that formed in 2014 while attending Musicians Institute. Since starting out as just two guitarists Sergio Javier and Eddie Solana, and then shortly after, Silvestre Rojas became the rhythm expert on the drums and SirDwight Tashibish on vocals, Forgotten Legion toured around Southern California before completing the band with Justin Ellis on the bass. Recently, Forgotten Legion released their high energy, attitude heavy single “The Shell That Used To Be” off of their newest self-titled EP and we were completely blown away from their use of heavy chugging guitars, wacky drums, and aggressive vocals that seem to seem into your soul. “The Shell That Used To Be” is the perfect example of what Forgotten Legion is made of, we heard little sparks of influence in this tune that range from Mastodon, Misfits, and Meshuggah. Forgotten Legion is able to create an intense but slightly cinematic mood that we fell deeply in love with. With lyrics like "Aspire to comprehend feeling alive,”  we started feeling the deep emotional struggle that Forgotten Legion is feeling about the world and home. Combined with their excellent production and high energy, Forgotten Legion makes for an unforgettable experience that takes us through their deepest emotions. After listening to this breakthrough release from Forgotten Legion, we are able to say that they do djent. Listen to "The Shell That Used To Be" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Forgotten Legion! We’re loving your release “The Shell That Used To Be”! It’s got the perfect amount of attitude and soul, what was your inspiration behind the deep lyrics? Sergio Javier [Guitar]: We started with the themes of an alien traveler from Mars, and we started brainstorming after watching a video about an alien being, adding in some different scientific theories on top of it all. SirDwight Tashibish [Vocals]: The inspiration for Shell was to tell the story of how humans as a species sort of have amnesia but are still conscious; where we're from we can only see a certain spectrum and can only live in the present. How we're all made of stardust and we don't know how we're from and we're still figuring things out. So quoting the song; “The present is all that we know”, it's all that we've deduced and we're still missing a big chunk of the story of humanity. How long ago was this song created? Sergio: The original version of the song was written in 2014, it used to be called “Necroparalysis”. It became “The Shell That Used To Be” later in 2015. Eddie Solana [Guitar]: We just wanted to write the heaviest riff possible; That was the point of the whole song. Sergio: It was just a challenge we gave ourselves. Eddie: It ended up having a real heavy tribal vibe. Your music has such an incredible edge, from the guitars to the drums to the intense vocals, how was each element recorded and produced? SirDwight: We started by recording the whole EP with everybody all at once live in the studio in one go, pulling an all-nighter from 9 PM to 6 AM at LightBlack Productions in Gardena, CA. We wanted to capture the raw feel we have when we play live. Afterward, we started working with post-production. Silvestre Rojas [Drums]: When we entered post-production we started experimenting with all the elements that could immerse you into the story we were trying to tell. It was a lot of trial and error but we went out of our way to make sure with the final product you can get to know us and enter the world of Forgotten Legion. Eddie: We layered the guitar tracks with each of us playing simultaneously through different types of amplifiers because we wanted to experiment with our guitar tone; Really make a tone that sounds specific to Forgotten Legion, that perfectly suits the energy of the song. Something thick and nasty sounding but without it losing definition; that makes you think of the end of the universe. Were there any challenges faced during the creation process? Sergio: There were so many. It got really tense at points, a guitar may or may not have been thrown. SirDwight: There were all kinds of things that got in the way; Logistically finding the time to keep up with college, work, and family as well as keeping up with our rehearsals and live shows. The everyday challenges that can sap your creative energy- Long commutes, financial struggles, mental stability. All the things that face working musicians; But they really came to the front while we were recording. Silvestre: All of it just kept pushing us forward. Every hurdle we faced just made us want it even more badly. Justin Ellis [Bass]: For me personally the biggest challenge was having to re-record all of my bass parts. I wasn't happy with my overall tone and we couldn’t re-amp it, and I wasn’t happy with my execution of some of the more challenging sections of the songs. I had to get it all done before I went to Massachusetts to visit my family for the holidays while also taking all my final exams. Like Silvestre said, that crunch; that struggle and frustration; just pushed me to get it to the next level even harder. Silvestre: The post-production process was a challenge also because we needed to explain what we were hearing in our heads that could complement the song, then make it a reality. With the band originally forming during your time at Musicians Institute, what was the initial spark of inspiration in forming Forgotten Legion? Sergio: To be honest it was just the urge to make music, to express oneself. Eddie: We all went to music school, that was the whole idea. To meet like-minded people and just go for it. Justin: It took a while to get all of us together after the initial forming of the band, but now the band is all on the same wavelength while still having lots of different perspectives and backgrounds. It’s like we all have the same destination but there are five different maps. It can get a little hectic at times, but we never remain stagnant for long. What was the thought process behind coming up with the name? Does it have any sentiment meaning to you? Sergio: The name came from ancient history, something I'm personally really into. I wanted it to be something from history and put our personal spin on it. There was this legion of ancient Roman soldiers that went missing in the desert, a scout was sent to look for them but all they could find was their commander's head. They called them the forgotten legion, and that just leaped at me as a great name. After that I had the idea that it could represent all the different people and ideas that have been lost, forgotten, or obscured by time. We are very excited about your upcoming EP, how do the songs on it compare to “The Shell That Used To Be”? Silvestre: The songs are pretty different compared to each other, composition-wise, but we stay true to what we believe is Forgotten Legion’s style; The combination of all the musical elements that define us as individuals. We’re all so different musically but we all have some common ground and I think that’s what makes it work. You listen to the whole EP and you can hear the songs flowing into each other and telling that story. There are fast moments, moments of tension, moments when you can take a breath from everything that’s happening, moments of just groove, and very heavy moments. Justin: We opened up the EP with “The Shell That Used To Be” because it's definitely the most ambitious and out there song we recorded. After that with “Swarm” and “Brainwashed”, we really wear our influences on our sleeves; you can hear all the different things that inspire us going on in those tracks- All the different styles of music we put into Forgotten Legion. They've still got a lot going on but they're more straight-ahead than “Shell”, and “Brainwashed” has that great hook. With the last track, “Rejected Warning”, we just pulled out all the stops and let loose all the chaos we could into a two-minute span. Sergio: The idea of that last song was to make it as brutal as possible in the shortest amount of time. Is there a whole story being told from start to end during the EP? SirDwight: There's a common narrative between all the songs- It's like a sequence of information coming from four different perspectives. It starts saying that we don't know everything and have gaps to fill, mental blind spots, then we get pulled into having different ideas forced on us and forced into this current of consciousness that is much bigger than the individual. You can't ignore it and it can get into your head and mess with your brain, ending with a notice that this must be accepted in order to grow from where you are now. You can accept the truth staring you in the face or you can re-bury your head in the sand. It's your choice. facebook.com/forgottenlegionband instagram.com/forgottenlegion twitter.com/flegionband #BUZZMUSIC

Philadelphia based artist Dirty $uburban Hippie or nicknamed as just “Dirty” is a new age rapper whose music is inspired by the stories in the environment that he had grown up in. Dirty’s style can be described as being innovative, genuine, and fluid - kind of like a graceful swan. With inspirations from icons like Kid Cudi, ASAP Rocky, and Wiz Khalifa, Dirty culminates those styles to create a fresh new taste for the hip-hop world. Recently, Dirty released his brand new 10 track album ‘Best Out the Burbs’ and this one has the side effect of pulling you into a deep vibe. ‘Best Out the Burbs’ opens with the tune “Big Dope” and it is the perfect setup for what you’d be wanting from a Dirty song, it’s got those kinda jazzy chords, punchy drums that have a little bit of a bounce to them, and an expertly laid back rap performance that’s got a bit of sass to it but still feels genuine to Dirty’s morals. The following record “Waitin’ on Me” changes the mood and brings us to a more anthemic vibe that you’d want to pump out at max volume. The lo-fi synths happening in the background perfect compliment Dirty quick and almost spontaneous performance that is full of excitement and high energy. “Waitin’ on Me” shows off the heavier side of what Dirty is capable of, introducing massive sounding 808 kick drums with intense lyrics like “I’ll help you find you your purpose” show how honest Dirty is as a person. Hitting us right in the gut after is the tune “Dirt” and we were instantly blown away in a brand new style we did not expect. Dirty shows us the crunchier side of what he can do, while still keeping uniform to the rest of the album. With dirtier drums (no pun intended) and a raspy rap performance with a little bit of a grunge flair, “Dirt” makes for an attitude heavy experience from start to end. “Plotting” turns up the heat with its intense drums that keep a static high-hat pulse that perfectly gives enough room for Dirty’s tight flow to breath, along with the help of some spicy adlibs, “Plotting” paves the way for the next tune “Check”. Keeping in line with the hard-hitting theme, “Check” hits you so hard you’ll feel like your speakers are exploding, we couldn’t help but get a sense of adrenaline from this one. The accurately timed lyrics “boot, as thick as the bat” with the heavy drums makes for an almost surreal experience where it will feel like an almost out of body experience. “Straight 2 the blocc” brings the tempo down but the mood goes way up while listening to this one we were instinctively told to say “ay” whenever Dirty did it too, almost we knew it was going to come, it made for an engaging experience. The haunting pads in the background fused with ever so snappy drums gave the perfect edge to every single one of Dirty’s lyrics. Bringing down the tempo even more and surprising us with even more vibe, “Could Never Be Me” introduces an almost down south drum groove but with an emotional guitar that maintains a steady wave of energy that Dirty then uses as fuel for an ever so chill performance that made us feel like we were flying up in the clouds. Starting to turn the tempo back up is “Cocaine Diet”, we were blown away with the organic sounding vocal effects and swaying pulse that carries through. With lyrics like “I was running through the pressure”, we felt Dirty’s deep emotions about catching a break from everyday life. The anthemic release of the album “Off White” brings in an ‘80s flair to the music, with massive sounding gated snare drums, sparkly glitchy vocal effects, and a dash of echoed vocals, Dirty transports us to a new world of his music that we did not know existed. To close off the album, “Uber Lyft and a Friend Away” turns the energy way up. Feeling almost like a modern pop record, this record is the perfect closer to this rollercoaster of an album, showing off Dirty’s singing and harmonizing skills and his ability to get a dance floor moving, “Uber Lyft and a Friend Away” wraps up an incredibly dynamic experience. Overall, the ‘Best Out the Burbs’ album was beautifully crafted, starting off slow then getting more intense before going back down and ending off with a banger, this is definitely an album that you won’t want to miss. Be sure to listen to 'Best Out the Burbs' here. Hey there Dirty $uburban Hippie! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your ‘Best Out the Burbs’ is a wild rollercoaster from start to end, what was the initial concept and writing phase like for each song? There being a rollercoaster of energy, did you create the beat before you came up with your lyrics? First things, first just I wanna give a big shout out to BuzzMusic For This Opportunity and My Fans Who Got Me Here! I’d say that every song was completed individually at different points of my life over the course of the last year so the feeling of a different vibe in each track was definitely intended. As far as the lyrics, the process for me varies depending on my mood, where I am from when I start the song and to where I am from the finish it which may sometimes be the year before or the day of, time has no barrier on excellence The stories in each record have a bit of a consistent theme going on, were you inspired by anything personally to come up with each song? What is the overarching story that happens throughout the album? My inspirations for this album arose from my personal experiences in all the many facets of the ups and downs of my adult life as we all have, culminating from being the boy from the burbs who’s a little bit misunderstood all to becoming the man who wants to conquer the world and isn’t taking any prisoners. Even as a Philadelphia based artist, we were hearing a bit of Chicago and Southern vibes to some of the tunes, are you inspired by the music that comes out of any specific areas? What about your idols makes them stand out and an influence for you? I feel as being creative the biggest part of generating true inspiration is to experience life in new ways and incorporate them into your art appropriately. Over the course of my life I’ve allowed the music I do listen to be the soundtrack to my life ;) ... I guess you can say I’m a big Kid Cudi fan along with the likes of A$AP Rocky, Tyler The Creator & The Late Mac Miller with high admiration for there, style, versatility, and individualism as artists that stand out to me the most.  Your style is incredibly versatile, from rapping with grunge to more melodic singing, how do you determine what style you want to roll with for a tune? Do you ever try to write lyrics that will fit a particular style? When it comes to how I’m going present a different vibe on a track, I always think of how I present a different personality based on my environment and mood at that time and that’s what I love to incorporate my music. You just never know what you’re gonna get from me .. figuratively and literally, my life is a roller coaster so creating a different and unique experience for every song will always be a high standard for me.  With this album being out, what is next to come from you in 2020? With this album being out I feel it’s opened a lot of ears that weren’t open before which causes for more pressure so be on the lookout for more music, visuals, merch, and anything else I can get my hands on ;) .. as always #staydirty(: instagram.com/dirtysuburbanhippie twitter.com/dirtylilhippi #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing us from California, coming from St. Louis, is the hip-hop artist Lost God. Lost God is using music as a haven and a way to express his emotions fully. Lost God recently released his high energy new album ’13 More’, and from top to bottom, it is sure to make the club walls shake. Looking closely at '13 More’, we were genuinely intrigued by the tune “Bruce,” and is it a flaming hot bop. “Bruce” off the bat has an incredible edge to it, it completely caught us by surprise, and we are vibing with it. Lost God manages to create a lyrically strong record that keeps its pace over a heavy thundering 808 drum kit that will push your speakers to the limits. With the highlight lyric, “Call me, master. Bruce”, Lost God can make a memorable hard-hitting tune that we can’t get enough of. While listening to “Bruce,” we couldn’t help but feel like we are transported to a tense night club that had the music going so strong that we thought our insides were shaking, this sense of adrenaline lasted from the moment the first beat hits you, and it will be a hard one ever to forget. We are excited to hear what is next to come from Lost God on the rest of his ’13 More’ album. You can listen to “Bruce” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Lost God! We’re loving that edgy mood you created in “Bruce”! What inspired you to go down this direction artistically? Do you have any influences that inspired you? What inspired me to go down this direction artistically was honestly my emotions at the moment I just felt like I was on top of the world. When I heard the beat play I just knew it was going to be something amazing. Kid Cudi plays a hugely influential role in my life. His music helped me out of a dark spot He is THE G.O.A.T. This release has an incredibly catchy hook! We loved the “Call me master Bruce”, what was your inspiration behind this lyric? What does this lyric and the rest of the song mean to you? The inspiration behind "Call Me Master Bruce' Came from me thinking about someone that people respect regardless of what they do. First-person was Bruce Wayne so I rolled with it. The lyrics to this song are a comparison of my life to Batman and what I think he would be like if he was in the present time. Now residing in California, how did you find the change from St. Louis? Do you feel like you have taken some of that St. Louise sound with you? What are some things you try to do to stick out from everyone in California? St.Louis Missouri to San Diego California was a huge culture shock for me from the style of clothing and diversity and slang to the beaches and mountains. I like it here I feel better I feel free. I don't think I took St.Louis sound with me at all I feel like I created my own wave and unique sound. To stick out from others out here in Cali is easy because of my accent and the way I dress to my gold teeth.  We loved hearing that you use music as a safe haven and a way to express yourself, what are some ways that you bring yourself to peace to write? Do you have a certain happy spot that you go to write? When I want to find peace I go to my home studio, turn off all the lights and turn off all my electronic devices and lock the studio door and begin to create. I don't write my music its mostly thought up on the spot or things that I been thinking about %98 of the time. What are some of your goals for 2020? For 2020 my goals are to get this album to as many people as possible. I will also be working with more famous and well-known artists from all over. I put my heart into this project and I'm not going to stop until I'm Bruce. instagram.com/TheRealLostGod twitter.com/TheRealLostGod #BUZZMUSIC

Los Angeles based electronic group Chrome Friends releases a textured and nostalgic disco beat with “Bangkok (ft. Gibby Haynes)” off their recent EP “New Human.” Finding a happy medium between established electronic sub-genres like lo-fi, house, chillwave, disco, and even abstract hip-hop, Chrome Friends never fails to take you on a musical journey. With the release of their recent EP “New Human” and highlighting the 7-minute disco anthem “Bangkok, we’re amazed by Chrome Friends’ ability to take us back in time with pure and rich electronic instrumentation. While also incorporating a variety of different instrumentals from ethereal flute to soaring synths, Chrome Friends brings incredible range with this track. “Bangkok (ft. Gibby Haynes)” kicks off with muffled instrumentals, drum patterns, and vocals that give off a sense of depth within the song, while moving into groovy bass lines and upright funky rhythm guitars. Exuding nostalgic disco vibes the take us right back to the late ’70s, Chrome Friends brings the atmosphere to a maximum with melodic and catchy female vocals. Moving into deep and spacious male vocals that give off a New Order-like delivery while rhythmically speaking over the beat. Throughout the entirety of the song, it’s hard to ignore the textured bass lines and a wide range of synths that bring in electronic elements from different eras of music. “Bangkok (ft. Gibby Haynes)” really sets the bar high for Chrome Friends, and we’re excited to see what the rest of the “New Human” EP will bring. Listen to “Bangkok (ft. Gibby Haynes)” here. Hey Chrome Friends, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re getting downright beside you with your heavy disco vibes on “Bangkok (ft. Gibby Haynes)”. How does this 7-minute masterpiece standout from the rest of your “New Human” EP? It is the only song with a featured vocalist, it took almost 15 years to create and release, it is a blend of a cover song, with live instruments and samples Within the production and instrumentals on “Bangkok (ft. Gibby Haynes)”, Chrome Friends brings in elements from the ’70s, '80s, and even different cultured instrumentals. Could you elaborate on how your creative process went about when creating “Bangkok (ft. Gibby Haynes)”? It is the only song with a featured vocalist, it took almost 15 years to create and release, it is a blend of a cover song, with live instruments and samples Speaking on the brief yet prominent vocal arrangements within “Bangkok (ft. Gibby Haynes)”, some elements sound sampled and some organic. Were there any sampled elements within the track or are was it all from Chrome Friends’ creation? Yes we sampled Murray head one night in Bangkok Speaking on the entire EP “New Human”, Chrome Friends mentioned that you wanted to create something that shows the deeper side of dance music. What pulled Chrome Friends in this deep direction to create something a little darker than modern-day progressive EDM? Nothing really conscious. This is simply what comes out of me at times.  it just happened to fit together under this ep instagram.com/cfriendsmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Vancouver, artist and multi-instrumentalist Cenzina is back with her latest soulful hit “Down.” Although the single mostly wraps around the R&B/Soul genre, Cenzina’s discography ranges from Classic/Alternative Rock to Hip-Hop, NeoSoul, and R&B. Growing up in Mississauga, Ontario, Cenzina was also a classically trained pianist, which helped transfer into guitar playing and production later on in her career. Her single “Down” brings Cenzina’s cleverly written lyrics to the forefront, exhibiting her broad vocal range and authentic delivery. From mild rapping to her transcendent melisma throughout the entirety of the track, we’re quickly captivated by her ethereal sound. “Down” opens with lush piano melodies, upon the arrival of Cenzina’s beautiful vocal stylings, the track provides added texture with a subtle, airy kick. With modern and trendy drum breaks that exceptionally emphasize Cenzina’s tranquil and serene atmosphere, we’re impressed by her ability to grasp the vital elements of any genre and create a track that serves her unique purpose and meaning. “Down” incorporates bright imagery with well-written lyrics like “Light a fire hit the fuse, got a get a higher view if you’re standing in my shoes.” From dreamy and layered production to Cenzina’s limitless vocal abilities, “Down” serves as a track to calm us down during these frantic times. Be sure to listen to "Down" here. Hey Cenzina, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re moved by your enchanting vocals and polished lyrics on your latest single “Down”! What were your original intentions for how you wanted “Down” to sound and feel to your audience? Thank you! The melody of down Down was written in a stream-of-consciousness kind of way. My only real intention going into the recording was to have that melodic ease and flow expressed. For my audience to feel the warmth of my muses through my sound. From talented and intoxicating melisma to your ability to ride the beat and flow on your single “Down”, you’ve really captured a new meaning to dynamic. What made Cenzina want to create a sultry R&B single, instead of any other genre you’ve experimented with? Good question! Although I hadn't previously released much RnB music (outside of a few songs on SoundCloud), I draw a lot of inspiration from artists in this realm. I’ve actually got quite a few RnB / Soul songs on the go at the moment! I am looking forward to sharing more with you. We’ve heard that before you moved to Vancouver BC, you were raised in Mississauga ON. where you were a classically trained pianist. How did this foundation help Cenzina’s career grow to its versatile sound today? That foundation was definitely a huge part of my musical journey. It’s hard to express just how much so. When you are a child and are given the opportunity to be opened to the language of music, it completely opens a universal channel of expression. I came to a deep appreciation of that when I stepped forward as an Artist and started curating my sound. Although my education had taken me down a path outside of music (I was a Psychology & Lit major), I’d been unknowingly building my understanding of that language throughout my life. Not to mention Cenzina’s broad range of style, from Rock to HipHop/R&B. Could you share with our readers some major musical inspirations you had, and how they might have influenced your dynamic sound? Absolutely! Some of my biggest musical influences include RnB Goddess’s Jhene Aiko, H.E.R & Khelani. I love the dreamy, mellow-drama of Lana Del Ray and spunky lyricism of Marina and the Diamonds. I am also big into Alternative bands like Alt-J, Metric & The Shins. Music that is important to you becomes a part of you in a way. As artists, we are not immune to being creatures of imitation. I believe that good art expresses this imitation, or muse, in a way that is truly authentic to its artist. A twist on something familiar in a way no one has seen or expressed before. In that way, I hope to honor my musical inspirations. What can we expect to see next from Cenzina? You can expect to see a whole lot of variety coming from me in the near future including more Soulful RnB sounds, an upbeat Pop single, Dreamy Alternative tunes, and even some tracks breaching the EDM scene. I’ve got some really fun projects on the go! Very, very excited to share more with you! instagram.com/mariacenzina facebook.com/cenzinamusic #BUZZMUSIC

Lakay is a French multi-instrumentalist who inaugurated himself into the world of music with a trumpet in his hands at the age of five. With extensive study and the hunger to infuse his musical identity, the unique styles found in regions like Africa, Thailand, Spain, and India, Lakay has developed a sound that is easy to become enamored. Remarkably, this fusion is even more engaging when infused with energetic electronic rhythms and an unmistakable ode to Drum'n'Bass style music. "Gembri Energy" shines, delving into the minds of its listeners with gifts of culture from across the world, beautifully dressed up in a digestible snippet of electric energy for his listeners to devour. On the new single, Lakay boldly embraces the reflections of multiple inspirational motifs harboring across many oceans. A creative mixture of energy, shape-shifting vocals, and adventurous tonality that hint at how magical some of these untouched sounds are in this modern musical landscape. With "Gembri Energy," Lakay once again introduced all-new sounds together in an ingenious way, through the use of hypnotic and driven rhythms. Catchy mantras, uptempo thumps and claps, and strobe-like shimmers turn out to be a Trojan Horse for a drum and bass breakdown of astronomically new proportions. It is delivered with the off-kilter elegance you'd expect from a keen student of classical and jazz contemporary music. By the song's end, this breakdown seems to blend back into the primary inspirations that were introduced to us so masterfully. Lakay's ability to reach into the honey dish of music from around the world and combine two worlds into one is astonishing with this tune. He may be at his most approachable here, but unlike the norm for listening to modern music found on the radio, Lakay's "Gembri Energy," is never dull. Become inspired by "Gembri Energy" here. Hey there, Lakay! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're totally thrilled to be featuring your newest single "Gembri Energy"! What were some of the inspirations for this song that make it uniquely special for you? Hi BuzzMusic, nice to meet you! To answer your first question, Gembri Energy was born after a trip to Morocco in the city of Essaouira. On this trip, I took the time to try traditional instruments like rattlesnakes or gembri, instruments used in Gnawa music, which like many other musics being played for long hours takes us to trance states called locally "hadra". When I came back from the trip, I composed the electro base that accompanies a gembri air, then I contacted musician friends to play some riffs and various songs in order to beautify the track. A melting pot of Arabian music was born like this. When you think about how people interpret your music, what are some of the things you'd like people to take away from the experience? Music is an alchemy allowing our spirit to travel, a magical journey, regenerating and elevating, allowing us to meet different cultures, all more amazing than the other. In a spirit of joy, exchange, respect and peace, this music brings us together and allows us to live and dream in harmony. It's this experience of positive sharing that I would like to share. Which travel experience has had the most significant influence on your life musically thus far? Can you describe the impact this particular journey has had on you this year? I think that the trips that had the most significant influence on my music were Thaïland, Reunion Island, and Morocco. I brought back at least one instrument from each of these countries and composed electronic tracks with each of them. We can find each of these places in my music this year with a Malaya electro track in my next album, a Maghrebian electro song called "gembri energy" and two tracks interpreted with the Thai Sueng named "Seven Miles" and "Nagout Tcherâh". When did you know you wanted to blend all your cultural experiences together into the style of music you are releasing today? Was it gradual, or was there a defining moment for you? The idea of combining my cultural experiences with my music came gradually. Step by step, I discovered more and more types of traditional music that appealed to me, I started to mix them, and then traveled to more countries and brought back parts of their culture that spoke to me, in order to enrich and beautify my music. Thanks for being here! What's next for you this year? What have you been working on? It was a pleasure to be here. The next step for me is the release of my third album, coming soon on Salamah Productions and Hadra AlterVision Records with a lot of collaborations and features, with singers like Robert Spline and Arash Sarkechik, saxophone player Renaud Vincent, banjo player Guillaume Andreolleti, violin player Antoine Colonna, darbuka player Laurent Parodi and drummer Mat Kalybrid (ex-drummer of Kaly Live Dub). I try to play this new album live, alone or with some of them, and I hope the situation improves soon and that people will be able to travel, party and come together so that we can make them dream again. facebook.com/lakaymusic #BUZZMUSIC