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London UK, based Christian/Gospel recording artist Mayah Camara releasees her soulful and inspirational single “Knocking on My Heart”. Garnering much attention across the London music scene, she’s performed at staple venues like Roundhouse, Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Arena. Making music that glorifies God and being grateful for all that she’s been blessed, Mayah Camara sings a beautiful message within each piece. Her recent single “Knocking on My Heart” serves a message of confessing your wrongs, holding faith near to your heart, and leaving the future up to the powers above. Mayah Camara graces us with her powerful vocals and modern R&B production that lets her music speak to a variety of audiences. “Knocking on My Heart” begins with the soft and peaceful piano that moves into a crashing downbeat of mid-tempo production and Mayah Camara’s sincere and heavenly vocals. Opening with lyrics that portray her woes and confessing her wrongs, the supporting production expands with subtle and celestial synths and faint electric guitar strums. The melodies that Mayah Camara’s vocals exude nothing but strength and power. She moves from softer delivery to belting out hopeful lyrics at the chorus, all to let her lush vocal stylings stand centerstage. “Knocking on My Heart” gives an incredibly inspirational feel through the heartfelt lyricism of keeping faith when the lights dim out, which is exactly what we all need today. Listen to "Knocking on My Heart" here. Hey Mayah Camara, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re moved by your powerful lyrics of personal confession on your single 'Knocking on My Heart'. How did you manage to find such vulnerable and relatable lyrics for “Knocking on My Heart”? 'Knocking On My Heart' is a song I wrote when I realized I had made many major mistakes in my life and when I left my former church. I began to see that I had lost focus and needed to hit the reset button on my life. From modern and textured production to Mayah Camara’s dynamic vocals, “Knocking on My Heart” gives off a hopeful atmosphere. Is there any message in particular that you wanted listeners to take away from “Knocking on My Heart”? I would say that repentance is the most important thing anyone could do with their life. It's never too late to turn things around and to call on God for help. Speaking on Mayah Camara’s overall sound and style, could you speak more on what initially made you want to take a more spiritual and grateful route with music? Acts 3:19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. Within your recent single “Knocking on My Heart”, we can hear a variety of elements across genres like; R&B, Gospel, and Neo-Soul. What genres/artists may have made an impact on Mayah Camara’s sound and style as an artist? I would say that I write modern Christian music with a twist. I love all music genres and create songs across a multitude of styles. From me you'll hear Neo Soul, R&B, Pop, Gospel, Synthwave, Synthpop, and stuff with a singer/songwriter feel. twitter.com/mayahcamara instagram.com/mayah.camara #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from New Zealand, alt-pop artist James Lindsay releases his passionate single “You Up?”. While writing, recording and producing his music by himself, James Lindsay has since begun undertaking collaborative works for future projects. While the world’s current events have put a standstill on his goals of beginning live performances, he’s decided to take on these occurrences by building his sound. Written, recorded, and produced during the midst of the lockdown, James Lindsay’s single “You Up?” was aimed to bring us a fun and radiant pop song with a ray of light. Through soft and sincere vocals and feel-good pop instrumentals, James Lindsay has purely crafted a song that can easily resonate with us all. While opening with heartfelt lyrics of having someone on your mind and reminiscing the last time you saw them, James Lindsay single “You Up?” has our attention with his incredibly relatable lyricism. With charming and bright delivery, James Lindsay’s vocals treat our ears to a fresh and uplifting sound, bringing our energy and optimism back up. The highlight of “You Up?” has to be James Lindsay’s message that he sincerely portrays through vulnerable lyrics, as he finds an outlet for his woes by channeling it through indulgent alt-pop music. Singing words of falling in love with someone and missing them with the vast space between us today, James Lindsay’s “You Up?” finds meaning within the madness. Discover "You Up?" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, James Lindsay! We’re finding your latest single “You Up?” to be incredibly relatable, especially during this time. What made you want to write “You Up?” and bring such a sincere message? Well it was in the first week of lockdown and we obviously couldn’t socialize so it just got me thinking about the way everything was before we all went into isolation. I thought about the funny things like coming home after a few drinks and texting someone that I really liked and the idea just went from there. I made the ‘beat’ for the song first thing that morning and I played it while my younger brother was in the room to see his reaction. Usually, with this sort of thing, you can’t get much of a reaction with just an instrumental but he sort of perked up and told me it was catchy. Then I just wrote the chorus based on the texting idea off the cuff while he was still in the room and he just said “I think you’ve got something there” and that's where the rest of the song stemmed from. Speaking on the lyrics on “You Up?”, James Lindsay effortlessly flows on alt-pop instrumentals with textured and heartfelt messages. What helped you find lyrics that perfectly portray what you’re going through, and what many others are going through as well? The lyrics for his song came surprisingly easily the whole song was written in around an hour (which definitely isn’t normal for me). It really just all centers around real-life pre lockdown which makes it easier to write - texting and missing people and wanting to call them and tell them what you really feel (usually after a few drinks!). I think it worked because I wasn’t scared, to be honest, and write exactly what was going through my head. In regards to your single “You Up?” and it’s entirety, James Lindsay displays vulnerable yet relatable lyrics, as well as fun and upbeat delivery. Did you have any original intentions for how you wanted “You Up?” to be perceived by the public? What impact did you want the song to have? Yeah I wanted the song to be relatable but also fun and uplifting. The song has some quite lovesick lyrics in there and I could have gone for a more ‘sad-vibe’ sound with the instrumental but everyone's trying to stay positive during this time so I wanted it to be honest but stay fun. We’ve heard that after you established your sound as an artist, James Lindsay is beginning the collaborative process with singer-songwriter Hunter Davison. How do you think this might impact or expand your sound? I think collaborating with others is important for any artist who’s trying to grow or improve particularly at the beginning of your career.  If you're doing everything in a bubble you’re never going to try anything new. I think it’s just about finding that person that works really well with you and then running with it. Hunter’s really enthusiastic and a super talented songwriter who understands what works best for me. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? More music! I'm planning on releasing my next song in the next 4 weeks or so, fingers crossed. I’m super excited for everyone to hear it. instagram.com/jameslindsaymusician facebook.com/jameslindsaymusician #BUZZMUSIC

South African pop/hip hop artist Tamara Kumbula stops us in our tracks with her powerful single “Clockwise (Gold)”. After creating an impact across Los Angeles’ high energy music scene, Tamara Kumbula has grasped influences from alternative pop to hip hop all to intrigue a broader and more loyal fanbase. Not to mention landing a sync deal on Disney+, Tamara Kumbula’s music is definitely a sound that can resonate with anyone. Her recent single “Clockwise (Gold)” brings forward intoxicating and intense production underneath Tamara Kumbula’s clear-cut vocals. With an empowering message of seeing your inner worth when others waste your time, her single “Clockwise (Gold)” captures the power, like Beyoncé’s Lemonade power. Something you don’t want to play around with. “Clockwise (Gold)” opens with a deep pulsing synth and Tamara Kumbula’s relentless vocals, right off the bat she sets out her stimulating atmosphere of not putting up with poor treatment from others. Bringing forward lyrics and bars that motivate us to stop entertaining people who simply aren’t worth our time. Once the chorus comes around and Tamara Kumbula begins building the energy of the song, as the main downbeat drops she impressively adds in hints of dancehall-infused production and delivery. From pulsing brass instrumentals to hi-fi electroproduction and deeply filtered vocals giving us top-flight confidence and power, we’re definitely adding “Clockwise (Gold)” to our playlist. Be sure to listen to "Clockwise (Gold)" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Tamara Kumbula! We’d like to start off by saying how inspiring your message is on your single “Clockwise (Gold)”. Was made you want to release a song that lets listeners find the gold within themselves? I think I usually write about experiences I’m going through/ have gone through and that was essentially what happened with clockwise. I wanted to write a song that motivated me to stay focused on my work and the positive things in my life instead of the negative. I think we can all relate to that on various levels and having people resonate with the message I was trying to spread is really motivating. We’ve noticed that in your single “Clockwise (Gold)”, Tamara Kumbula also incorporates elements of dancehall giving the song exciting turns throughout. What made you want to take a more dynamic approach to the song's chorus? Since the song has a very simple melody in the verses of the song, I wanted a big contrast in the chorus. Mainly because I’m a big fan of music with a wide dynamic range and upbeat music in general. I felt like having a lot of contrasting elements in the melody would keep the listener intrigued throughout and also, in a way, emulate the lyrics and my thought process when I was writing the song. We’ve heard that your single “Clockwise (Gold)” is the last single before Tamara Kumbula’s upcoming four-part debut album “Gladiator”. How does “Clockwise (Gold)” tie in with the storyline/theme of “Gladiator”? I think Clockwise has a lot to do with self-discovery and my personal experiences being a young artist in LA. All the songs in Gladiator are based on my experiences. Highs and lows regardless. But overall I think that Clockwise omits the main message I was trying to convey in the album and that regardless of what I’ve experienced, I should be grateful for the journey and for how much I’ve learned along the way. We’ve heard through Tamara Kumbula and your dynamic sound that you’ve been influenced by artists across alt-pop and hip hop. Could you share some of your personal musical influences, and how they might have helped you define your sound? A lot of artists have inspired me. I think the most predominant would be Beyonce, Anderson Peak, Big Sean, Post Malone. As artists, they all bring something unique to the table. Beyonce’s versatility, Anderson Paak’s musicality, Big Sean’s lyrical capability, and Post Malone’s vulnerability are a bunch of aspects that have influenced how I go about writing/ producing. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I was hoping to do a lot more shows but since the virus broke out, I’m definitely going to be doing more features and collabs with other artists once the album is out. instagram.com/tamaraaaa_rah #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Australia’s Gold Coast, youthful pop artist Tylah Winyard brings a message of empowerment with her recent single “Easy”. Her music has already been featured on a variety of electronic producer radio stations like Above and Beyond, Hardwell, Fedde Le Grand, and others. After garnering over 100k streams in a short period of time after the release of “Easy”, Tylah Vineyard mentioned that the song's main message surrounds the unpredictable nature of society, and how it has an impact on today’s youth. While also mentioning that she strives for originality instead of following paths that have been taken before, her single “Easy” brings an incredibly mature message that must be paid close attention to. With an ambient electro-pop beat and Tylah Winyard’s lush vocals, “Easy” opens with a warm atmosphere. Not to mention her natural beauty portrayed in the songs music video, she effortlessly poses for the camera as though she’s not impressed with the director’s calls. Emphasizing the main message of “Easy” being that good things take time, and it’s better to find your own path than mimic someone else’s. As the production takes a switch at the chorus giving off a vibrant drum break that leaves Tylah Winyard’s vocals to thrive in the spotlight, we’re left with a burst of inner power and confidence. All in all, Tylah Winyard has served us an exhilarating pop track with “Easy”, letting you take a step back and revaluate what might not serve you anymore. Listen to "Easy" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Tylah Winyard! We’re thrilled to feature your latest powerful single “Easy”. What made you want to write a song that preaches originality and authenticity? I wanted to put this song out to lyrically sing about the observations I see especially young females, and the challenges they face on the daily, feeling rejection, insecure and the need to follow and be like popular influencers to feel relevant.  My pre-chorus especially projects that you shouldn't feel bad, give in or feel 'guilty' about your decisions and it's not necessary to go with the regular to be accepted or acknowledged. Speaking on the music video for you single “Easy”, there are a variety of scenes where Tylah Winyard looks simply unimpressed with what’s going on around you. Could you expand on the importance and meaning behind these scenes, and how they tie in with the lyrics on “Easy”? In the first scene, this obvious lack of enthusiasm comes in.  I'm being photographed by an ego-driven, over-enthusiastic photographer obsessed with getting the perfect shot, his directions and demands are over the top so I'm sending the message that we don't have to tolerate excessive beauty and criticism as an artist or in any female roll for that matter, and don't have to pretend to be anyone that we're not to make others happy or satisfied.  This scene is also mirrored later when the hair and make upcomes out, and it's just a tongue in cheek form of visualization.  To reverse that the symbolism of wearing the orange suit is to execute power in a bold way which I used to contradict the costuming in the pink dance scene where myself and the dancers are all glamoured up (myself in an over the top flamingo costume) to express the 'attention' message I'm trying to explain that lots of girls in society are trying to achieve for quick hits of confidence. In regards to the underlying production on your single “Easy”, there’s a variety of complex drum breaks and supporting synths. How did Tylah Winyard initially want the production to sound and feel to your listeners? At the time of writing it, I wanted to make the song have a strong message with a catchy hook that would be unforgettable and something you can all bop along to.  I especially love the underlying Latin dance vibes and was really inspired by beats like that for my track.  Artists such as Tiesto and Mabel really inspired the creation of this instrumental production. Only being 18 years old, Tylah Winyard already captures meaning and messages that are timeless and incredibly mature. Could you take us through your songwriting process, and how you find lyrics that translate your emotions? Emotionally with this song, I feel in the past I've had a lot of 'opinions' given about my style, sound, music, songwriting, image, etc... I just wanted to put out a song that would stand up and say 'No!' 'I'm not Easy' I'm going to do things my way and I'm comfortable and happy with who I am the way I am. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? 2020 now is kind of my year of a discovery process.  I'm now more than ever experimenting with different writing styles thanks to everything new I'm learning in my music degree at University.  Mid this year I have few more pop/dance songs to drop and later this year to early 2021 I actually have a few surprises with my music direction that I can't wait to release. instagram.com/tylahwinyard facebook.com/tylahwinyard #BUZZMUSIC

Hey Geno Pacino! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We are loving "Rudy Ray, we can hear a bit of an almost rage to your voice with some of the lyrics being spoken, how do they relate to your life? Are there any hidden messages here that go out to all listeners? Not necessarily I always carry a lil bit of rage in me so it appears in all my songs. I let the beat talk to me so my tone is predicated on what the beat says. I'm really intentional & clear in my music when I heard the beat the lyrics just came and it's more of a shot at people who take themselves too seriously or are snobs. It's just a cool song about being authentic. The instrumental bed in "Rudy Ray" has a bit of blues, anthem, and straight-up hard-driven energy. How did you come up with the various parts? Were any of these created after the vocal? My homie Andre Allen made the beat so that's more his area of expertise. Being in Chicago must really have been inspiring, with a lot of backstory in the Hip-Hop scene there. What had initially inspired you to begin creating music? Were there any influences in the city that helped shape your sound? My passion for music created everything that I am it's always been my dream since I was a lil boy to be a musician more specifically a rapper. My neighborhood I grew up in shaped my sound. I grew up in Englewood & had to grow up dealing with a lot of terrible things both in my household as well as the people and friends that surrounded me. I have always had a lot of empathy so what I talk about is everything I & my people experienced between 66 & Honore and 65th & Bishop. No matter where I go or evolve to I carry the things that happened on & around those blocks with me. How does it feel to be able to share such personal stories out with the world? Did you ever feel like not sharing some of the music you make? It feels great to share my personal stories with the world. One of the things that I do my best to do & is my intention with all I do musically is to spread my influence. I'm really a positive guy so that's why I talk power & uplift people in most of my songs. But it's also a sense of duality because although I'm not in those same places most of my years coming up was rough. I had a great family & support so I wasn't in as bad a situation as others that were around me but it's always going to be an edge to me. It doesn't mean I have to be ignorant or carry it with me all the time. I know for a fact there are more people like me in the world & I speak for the common man although I am extraordinary lol.  Too much music focuses on one thing whether that be your strict party person or the guy who only talks about wealth or fictionalized stories of selling all the drugs in the world. I embody all those things in one person a real genuine person. I can't tell you I was this super gangster but I can tell you I was in the streets. I don't have all the millions in the world but I aspire too. No matter how far I go in my music my goal is to be grounded and speak to people with similar experiences as mine. I have never not wanted to share the music I have had times where maybe I didn't have anything out or wasn't in a position to create music. But everything I have I want to share I know people can learn a lot from me. Be sure to listen to "Rudy Ray" here. facebook.com/geno.green instagram.com/Pain707 twitter.com/IAMGenoGreen #BUZZMUSIC

22-year-old Laura Lucas is an up and coming folk singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada that has just recently released her first single “Poetry”.  Laura is also a poet, something that shines through in her lyrics and adds another layer of creativity to her songs. She works with producer Garrett Kato to turn her poems and melodies into works of art that can be appreciated by all. “Moon Dream” is Laura Lucas’ latest release, an acoustic folk song that leaves you feeling light and airy after a first listen. Her voice is soft and sweet, dancing between notes and complimenting the acoustics. She is accompanied by light guitar and piano, helping guide her voice to the next note but not overpowering the lyrics. The melody is simple yet captivating, sounding almost solemn in contrast to her serene voice. “Moon Dream” is the type of song that makes you close your eyes and take in the music, bringing you an appreciation for stripped-down, beautiful songs that accentuate the vocals of the artist. The song truly emulates the flowing, stories, and images created in our minds as we dream, and Laura takes us through a dream about the moon and the power that it holds. She sings about wanting to surrender to its beauty, in a touching song you’ll want to listen to. Listen to “Moon Dream” by Laura Lucas here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Laura Lucas! “Moon Dream” is filled with beautiful metaphors and lyrics, we truly enjoyed listening to this one! Did you base this track on a real dream you had? Where do you usually draw inspiration for your songs and poems? Thanks for having me! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the song is based on an actual dream I had a couple of years ago. It was one of those super-intense dreams that almost feels real and then you can’t stop thinking about it throughout the day. That doesn’t happen to me often, though. For me, writing is a way to reflect and to understand myself more, so I often find inspiration from my own life experiences and my relationships with other people. It’s safe to say that some of the most impact a song can have is through the lyrics. Being heavily involved with poetry, do you usually start songs as poems? At what point does a melody usually come to you? Moon Dream was actually the first time I tried writing a song by starting with a poem I had already written. It’s not something I do too often, but I’m definitely trying to connect the two approaches to writing a bit more. I agree that lyrics are often the most impactful part of a song, and so I think starting with a poem lets you choose your words more carefully since you’re not focussing on melody just yet. But I often just begin with a simple chord progression, and then play around with melodies and add lyrics last. So it really depends, there are so many ways to go about it! You mentioned that you spent a year in Australia in 2019, and from here your love of music was reignited. What experiences did you share there that shifted your focus to this new chapter in your life? Living in Melbourne was a transformative experience for me in many ways. It is such a creative city and I had so many opportunities to go to live shows and discover new music. I also spent some time in Byron Bay and got to experience the busking culture over there. It was neat to see so many people playing their music in the street and to come across so many talented artists that I wouldn’t have known about otherwise. It seems like Australians really celebrate Australian music and support local artists and I think that’s really cool. It just felt like a really welcoming music community, like there is room for everyone to tell their stories. So I thought maybe I could tell mine too. What sort of music did you listen to as you were growing up? Who would you say is your biggest inspiration musically? My music taste has always been pretty diverse. Growing up I would listen to music with my parents a lot. Most of my memories are of the blues and a lot of Johnny Cash. But then I also grew up on Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, so I’ve listened to my fair share of pop. When I started to really explore music on my own as a teenager, I fell in love with some of the older stuff like Leonard Cohen, Jim Croce, and Bob Dylan. I’ve always admired artists who are poets before they are singers, and those are the kinds of artists who really inspire me and who I look up to as a songwriter. facebook.com/lauralucasmusic instagram.com/llauralucas #BUZZMUSIC

Nashville EDM artist Davey Myssle makes his return to BuzzMusic, taking a detailed look into the creative process for his recent single “Leave the Lights On (ft. Holly Winter)”. Initially starting out as a remix for a close friend's song, Davey Myssle mentioned that the original vocal stems could be taken in any direction. As he wanted to move from the original uptempo track to more of a well-rounded, organic yet deeply electronic sound. While still shining a light on Davey Myssle’s love for natural instruments, he always begins a track with guitar or keys to give it a loving human touch. After filling up the production for “Leave the Lights On (ft. Holly Winter)” with ambient pads and ethereal synths, Davey Myssle found that he could make the track his own. With a different and unique approach to creating, after the basic arrangement Davey Myssle is said to begin working on the bass drop before anything else. This way, he’s able to get a clear image of the atmosphere and work off sounds that might enhance or complement it. Not to mention the add-on of some folly with recorded tree frogs and a man-made water droplet sound, Davey Myssle spent countless hours evening out his single “Leave the Lights On (ft. Holly Winter)”, only to add layers of needed texture and vibrance. Fall in love with "Leave the Lights On" here. instagram.com/daveymyssle twitter.com/DaveyMyssle facebook.com/daveymyssle #BUZZMUSIC

Hanford California collective BAPS University is taking on quite the intriguing task to pass the time. With the release of their recent project “Quarantine Tape 4”, the duo consisting of Sir 7000 and Ambeeka has vowed to release a 7-track tape each Friday until the lockdown is suspended. As we were instantly fascinated by BAPS University’s dedication to music, we decided to experience a tape for ourselves. Highlighting their project “Quarantine Tape 4”, the project begins with “WE (prod. Purls)” that serves both Ambeeka’s soothing flow and Sir 7000’s finely-tuned bars and delivery. From the jump we’re incredibly impressed by BAPS University’s ability to create textured music within a short period of time. Moving into hard-hitting trap beats with “Been (prod. Brashawn)”, Sir 7000’s fluent and sultry flow brings in a high energy atmosphere that we’re all missing in reality. While Ambeeka gives a fun-loving and sensual vibe that brings out the best in BAPS University’s well-rounded talent. Moving into “ON (prod. Sir 7000)”, this track takes us on a dreamy journey through Sir 7000’s transcendent production and complex delivery. Ambeeka’s slightly filtered vocals at the chorus give the track an authentic and modern feel that paves the way for versatile female rappers/vocalists. Onto the next track “THAT (prod. Sir 7000)”, taking a slower and more serene turn to “Quarantine Tape 4”. Once again Sir 7000’s layered production blows us out of the water, while his flow brings a darker aspect that evens out the project's overall atmosphere. Giving “Quarantine Tape 4” a groovy R&B feel with the next track “SOCIAL (prod. Chris Winston)”. With light and chiming background keys that give dynamic range to the project, both Sir 7000 and Ambeeka serve nothing but bliss. As we arrive at “DISTANCING ft. Caliboybam (prod. Chris Winston)”, the track is almost split into two with a hard-hitting trap beat into something more soothing. Reaching the final track “SHXT (prod. Chris Winston)”, the vibes are at an all-time high with dreamy production and BAPS University’s limitless talent. The duo has taken us on a catchy and intoxicating ride, and we’re nothing but impressed with BAPS University’s persistence to providing music when we need it most. You can listen to "Quarantine Tape 4" here. #BUZZMUSIC

From New York City, Gideon King is an instrumentalist and songwriter for his band Gideon King & City Blog. The group just released a sophisticated single called “Love Knot” that draws from aspects of jazz, rock, folk, and soul. For the first 40 seconds of “Love Knot”, Gideon King & City Blog created a unique instrumental section. It is created by an artful pluck of an electric guitar. The laid back tone of the background melody leaves room for Gideon King & City Blog’sheart melting vocals to take the spotlight. Vocalists Caleb Hawley and Alita Moses prove their natural abilities while alternate singing the verses independently. Caleb and Alita sing “Love Knot’s” chorus as a duet. After hearing the duet portion, listeners will wonder if the band members were born to harmonize with each other. Gideon King & City Blog use soft voices that are almost at the decibel level of a whisper, giving them a sense of vulnerability. Lyrically, “Love Knot” is an outlet for Gideon King & City Blog to sing about the many dimensions of love. They make the song easy to relate to because the message can be applied to any form of love, in their case, it’s the interconnection between band members. “Love Knot” reminds the listener about both the fragility and chemistry involved in any type of loving relationship. Listen to "Love Knot" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Gideon King & City Blog! You have many hidden messages behind your lyrics in “Love Knot.” Can you elaborate on the message of the lyrics? If I elaborate then the messages will be unhidden and the sacred balance of the universe will be disturbed. Okay fine, I’ll divulge a little since you asked. Let’s see. There are relationships and there is the madness and broken circuitry of the average human mind. The lyrics to “Love Knot” are about the cloudy uncertainty that arises when relationships attempt to survive the madness. I don’t know, this is a hard question. Maybe the lyrics are even hidden from me. The meaning of any good song should be partially hidden from the writer.  Songwriting is an unconscious process, in away. Otherwise, tunes get really literal and pedestrian lyrics control. You grew up with a wide range of musical influences including Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, and Pink Floyd. How have these artists inspired your music style? Yeah sure. Unless you are some kind of freak genius the music you write is a mosaic of micro thefts. I’m most influenced by Steely because those guys blended jazz harmony with catchy hooks,  funky grooves, and lyrical abstractions that painted bizarre and thought-provoking pictures. Wayne taught me that almost any two chords can interact to create beauty. Pink Floyd taught me that a tune could be articulate, elliptical, nonsensical, and totally beautiful all at once. Hendrix was just pure energy and frightening violence that was compelling and musically cool. Neil Young brought depressing to a new height in a beautiful way. The song “A Man Needs A Made” is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. The seal was so smooth and stylized from a sonic standpoint. I’m always drawing from this lifeline of inspiration. The extent to which my music is eclectic is the extent to which I have attempted legal and well-meaning robbery from the above talent and so many more artists. As a band you seem to work together like a well-oiled machine, each with your specific purpose. Can you elaborate on how you communicate and collaborate as a group? All good musicians that I respect and like personally. I might be the worst technical musician of all of the members, so they tidy my shit up with their excellence. I create a tune, which is sort of like a sick patient. Then the patient receives some sort of treatment from each band member till it is vigorous. There is a promiscuous use of the word “collaboration,” but I’m telling you without an ounce of claptrap that each tune, by the time it is ready to be played live or recorded, has passed through the filter of each band member’s taste and skill. You use the word “creative destruction” when you talk about your songwriting. What do you mean by this phrase, and how does it apply to your lyrics? All I am saying is that when you bring a tune to an ecosystem of good musicians, the likes of which are in GKCB, you are like a novelist bringing a book to an editor. We work together to pare back the waste. It is really hard to edit our own stuff; it is part of the idiocy of the human predicament that we actually think most things we do are worthy. We need people we respect to do surgery on our excess so that a simple and beautiful expression can leach to the surface. Basically, I can tell from the communal reaction when something sucks and we are all close enough friends now that honesty is the norm. facebook.com/Gideonkingcityblog instagram.com/gideonkingcityblog twitter.com/GKCityblog #BUZZMUSIC

Nicolas is an up and coming artist who creates his music under the stage name Marni. He understands his opportunity to connect with many people as an artist, and he takes advantage. Marni explicitly aims to create his music for the people who need it. He has called them “the sad, the lonely, the hardened, and the outcasts,” to represent those who are looking for an emotional outlet through his songs. Marni continues to share his personal stories that his fans can connect to with his new release “Boozer”. Right off the bat, Marni captures the listener’s attention with “Boozer’s” alluring, stripped-down acoustic guitar melody. He joins in with his soft voice, which naturally harmonizes with his acoustic in a style that is comparable to the gentle songs of Alex Murdoch. With his fragile vocals, Marni is sharing his emotion and vulnerability with listeners. Later on, in “Boozer” an elegant piano adds to the peaceful background instrumental. Without a doubt, Marni also has a relevant lyrical message. He speaks to the relatable changes in relationships when he sings “you don’t look me in the eyes anymore”. When he says “this might just be my final year,” Marni hits listeners in their feelings by reminding them how precious life really is – and how easily it could be taken away. With Marni’s lyrical symbolism and his sensitive musicality, listeners will want to sit down for a moment to take the time to understand the truth behind “Boozer.” You can listen to "Boozer" here. Welcome back to BuzzMusic Marni! Without a doubt, “Boozer” has touched our hearts. Can you elaborate on the message behind the lyrics? Thank you for the kind words about Boozer. The lyrics are from the perspective of both partners. Both partners are crying out loud. Wanting things from each other and life. Both watching themselves slowly die from this relationship they are in at the moment. It’s based on a real idea and some real facts I heard from a former romantic partner of mine. There seems to be a fair amount of symbolism within your lyrics for “Boozer.” What do you mean when you are asking the world not to “leave you here?” I think with the lyric “don’t leave me here” is a cry for help. Someone is begging not to be left in the mud, and the dirt so to speak. But deep down they know they can’t help their addiction. Could you tell us why you chose to name the song “Boozer,” and what the title represents? I wanted to make the song Boozer because I wanted it o have a kind of silly-ish title or slang like title, but also have the meaning of something serious. Like “oh hey that guys a real boozer over there!” It sounds silly but it means something totally not silly. I also envisioned it on the cover of an ep and I loved the simple one-word title. Can you speak to the entire creative process of Boozer, and what was going on in your life that inspired you to write it? I was in a relationship with a former member of Marni, a year back, and my partner was telling me about a guy she had dated while in high school. He had trouble with alcohol and other addictions. A troubled life in general. So I just started to create this story of someone viewing someone destroying themselves from substances. And what it would be like to watch them slowly fade away. I like creating stories that have some truth to them at the core, and Boozer is definitely one of those songs. instagram.com/marni.2055 alaraa.bandcamp.com #BUZZMUSIC