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Letters of Transit are a rock & roll band from Columbus, Ohio, that spend their time making music and entertaining people in their crazy, fast-paced live shows. As live shows are all on hold at the moment, Letters of Transit has decided to release some new music to brighten your day. “Don’t Wait” is a brand-new song released from Letters of Transit, off of their album 'Don’t Wait/Hold Tight'. The song is an upbeat rock song that lifts your spirits no matter what mood you’re in. it starts off strong with captivating guitar, and the powerful vocals join in for a feel-good, motivating track. The gritty vocals and passionate guitar are reminiscent of the 90s and 2000s rock, sure to bring nostalgic and rejuvenating feelings into your playlist. The main take away from “Don’t Wait” is that you have to be the change you want to see in your life. If something needs to be fixed, take charge, and propel your own future. There are so many beautiful moments and memories just waiting for us to seize them. Letters of Transit wanted to celebrate this song release with a big performance with other musicians to share the stage, but a lot of plans have changed over the past few months. Celebrate with them by listening to “Don’t Wait” today. Listen to “Don’t Wait” by Letters of Transit here. facebook.com/lettersoftransit instagram.com/letters_of_transit twitter.com/LOT_Band #BUZZMUSIC

With Inland Empire of Salvadorian heritage, Kayoh LA is a 21-year-old, up and coming hip hop artist who has just released his new song “Loud.” Along with many artists from the same area, he is a member of an artistic collective called Inlvnd. Kayoh LA is a bilingual artist who is able to rap in both English and Spanish, showing his musical versatility. He also enjoys bridging the gap between genres; he shows his flexibility by ignoring anything that might box him in. Kayoh LA’s “Loud” starts off with a seductive melody played on the flute that repeats every few bars. The song only lasts a minute and a half, so a trap beat quickly joins the melody to create the consistent background music of the rest of the song. Kayoh LA begins to rap with a deep voice and an attitude that emits a mysterious nonchalance. In addition to the flute, Kayoh LA’s vocals give “Loud” an alluring tone. Lyrically, Kayoh LA promotes the use of cannabis while spending time with his crew. He also raps about his ability to block out negativity from others, and focus on living his own life. “Loud” is a song that is meant to accompany a good night by reminding everyone to live in the moment and not feeling bad about enjoying everything that life has to offer – all at once. Listen to "Loud" here. instagram.com/Kayoh.la #BUZZMUSIC

From Sacramento to New York City, singer/songwriter and producer Lex gives us a track of faith with her recent single “We’ll Be Alright”. Writing music since the mere age of 14, she’s found influences from a variety of genres only to find her niche in writing emotionally-rich music coming straight from the heart. Her recent single “We’ll Be Alright” does exactly that and more. By writing from a place that we can all relate to during this time, her upbeat electro-pop sound and harmonic vocals provide a message of seeing light at the end of a dark tunnel. Kicking off with plucky and exciting synths, giving “We’ll Be Alright” a feel-good pop atmosphere right from the jump. With Lex’s subtly filtered vocals giving the song depth and creating a sense of space that supports the tracks main message, she portrays real-life imagery with grace and elegance. As the underlying production on “We’ll Be Alright” takes us through a mesmerizing electronic experience, Lex stands at the forefront giving the track an introspective edge. Not to mention her engaging and relatable lyrics like; “Can’t wait to get back to the life I had, but for now, I'm doing my best to live the life I have”. It’s evident that Lex is making the most of this isolating time, and doing so by letting her listeners know that we’ll be alright. Be sure to listen to "We'll Be Alright" here. facebook.com/itsalexisyortiz instagram.com/thisislexmusic #BUZZMUSIC

SharaLee is back to share her expressive and thought-provoking lyricism with listeners. As a Canadian singer/songwriter, SharaLee knows that she has a surplus of expressions to share with the music world, specifically expressions capturing more of a mature meaning. Being influenced by many other R&B/Soul artists, SharaLee uses her music for a place of reflection and contemplation for listeners. Her music has always been one for deeper meanings, as SharaLee knows she has much to say about the current standings of the world today. Her latest thoughtful creation? "Rescue Me", available on all platforms! SharaLee shares a vulnerable and anxious perspective of one who awaits freedom and redemption in her latest song "Rescue Me". Produced by beatmaker Douglas Richardson, the song unravels the story of one who undergoes injustice, specifically one who is hopeless in the time of injustice, waiting for a savior. SharaLee shares this heavy and emotional prospect in "Rescue Me", which is backed by a softer production. The melody of "Rescue Me" is extremely low-key, offering a spotlight for the storyline SharaLee ultimately has to share with listeners. We're anticipating more of these soulful contributions by SharaLee in upcoming music, but for now, we're perplexed by the methodical storytelling she's capable of manifesting within her music! Listen to "Rescue Me" by SharaLee here. facebook.com/SharaLeeMusic instagram.com/SharaLeeMusic twitter.com/SharaLeeWard #BUZZMUSIC

Born in Avondale, Arizona, Curtis Casey is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who grew up exposing himself to music and nature. He has always been entranced by a musician’s ability to connect with their audience through authentic lyricism. In 2006, he released an album called 'Children of Our Mistakes' as a member of the band Vayden. Currently living in Marina Del Rey, California, Curtis Casey spends time with his wife and two sons when he is not grinding to create new music. With his new release “Crying”, Curtis Casey brings us a stripped-down version of a Roy Orbison classic. As an artist, Curtis Casey has a strong belief in his ability to communicate emotions through a song. When he takes the time to learn a song, he puts himself in the writer's shoes at the time and is able to connect with their current situation. Through his music, Curtis Casey aims to give his fans an in-depth understanding of his feelings while he is producing his music. To him, there is no greater connection than being able to listen to the personal story behind a song and be able to say “I’ve been there.” By stripping down Roy Orbison’s classic song of heartbreak “Crying”, Curtis Casey is able to share his raw feelings through his voice and guitar. The acoustic background allows listeners to focus their attention on the lyrics, and immerse themselves in his story. By singing with such vulnerability, Curtis Casey wants to highlight Roy’s strength by admitting he is crying over a heartbreak. Curtis Casey displays his vocal range by hitting the highest of the high notes and evoking emotion through his passionate vocals. With his acoustic cover of “Crying”, Curtis Casey takes Roy Orbison’s emotion to the next level, making it easier for listeners to involve themselves in his personal story. You can listen to "Crying" here. facebook.com/curtiscaseyjr instagram.com/thebookofcurtis #BUZZMUSIC

Based in Brooklyn, Elle Baez has been creating music with the goal of self-love and discovery, touching the souls of women who listen to her songs. She stays authentic and honest with her lyricism and uses her art to inspire others. “Summer” is the newest single by Elle Baez, an alternative pop track molded for her flowing vocals. She utilizes layering of sounds and voices to her advantage and draws you into the feeling of the song. Influences from pop, R&B, and jazz are displayed in “Summer”, showing Elle’s ability to blend genres for her own unique sound. The melody is slow-moving and soft, which parallels her lyrics that describe lost love through haunting metaphors. She perfectly paints a picture of looking back on times in our lives when we hadn’t a care in the world, we simply lived and loved without fear, without wondering if we were good enough. It is only when those moments end that we look back with admiration, even if it was for the better. Elle’s vocals are piercing, she enters the song with such ease and delivers her emotions so clearly. Her talent for storytelling is immaculate through “Summer”, a gift that will gravitate listeners towards her music. Listen to “Summer” by Elle Baez here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Elle Baez, it was such a pleasure to listen to “Summer”! You’ve clearly put so much heart and soul into your music, does performing songs like this ever take you back to the emotion you felt when writing? Or do you feel songs can change their meaning over time? HI! I’m so glad to be back with BuzzMusic since my release of “Your Lips.” My music is written from a very vulnerable place. I usually write when I’m going through it, at those moments I feel it most. So when I perform my songs, it’s hard not to channel at least some part of that moment. I do that in the studio too, now that I think of it. I guess I do it cuz I want that moment to be heard in my music and my voice. I do believe songs can definitely change over time, but even so, the story behind them stays eerily the same. I wrote songs years ago, that when I sing them now I’m like “woah, okay that’s intense.” You briefly compared the idea of “Summer” to the uncertain state of the world right now, are you still currently making music? How do you feel music can be a source of healing in these difficult times? “Summer” was written about a past love that I longed for at a moment I felt so alone. The song to me provokes nostalgia similar to how I think we all in some way want to return to a less turbulent time. It’s true for most of us that we miss moments from our past. We all took for granted the lives we had. So “Summer” can definitely be taken in different ways depending on where this track meets you in life.  I have a few songs I’ve been putting together pre-quarantine and I’m getting ready to release this summer. I have been writing music still now but it feels different. I use music to escape, as most of us do, and now when I write I find myself writing about the past still and not the now. I think the arts are so needed at this time to heal. We are living in such an unknown and music has the power to comfort. I think this time is actually showing us how important the arts are in our day to day lives. I know I miss concerts, going to them and performing, but I’ve been going live on Instagram and Facebook and people have really loved them. Sharing music at this time has been healing for me personally and the love I’ve received from those shows has kept me inspired. What brought you to use your platform as an artist to empower and uplift other women? What is one challenge you’ve had to overcome that you feel shaped you as an artist? I decided very early on that I was going to use my platform to promote body positivity and self-love because I needed that when I was growing up. I knew I had talent, but I thought I could never pursue the arts because I was constantly faced with opposition because I didn’t fit perfectly into the mold. I did theatre growing up, and I was constantly told I was too big to be a leading lady and if I wanted a career I would have to lose weight. But this is how my body was made! I live a very healthy normal lifestyle and I wasn’t about to starve myself to fit someone else’s vision. I felt I had so much to say and that if I put myself out there maybe people would listen and the world could change. We could see female artists of all shapes and sizes and respect them for their talents. And we could all see the beauty in ourselves regardless of size, age, race, sexuality, or gender. Your storytelling skills are so clearly tuned and defined, especially in “Summer”. How long have you been making music? Describe a moment where you decided this was the path for you. Thank you so much! have been writing music since I was a little girl but I never took it too seriously until about three years ago. I love telling full stories and taking the listener on a journey during the song. I knew this was my path seriously when I sang my first single “That’s It” in a warehouse in LA. The audience had such a great energy and I felt I was doing exactly what I was meant to do. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I am so excited about what’s coming up! My new single “Paint Me” will be coming out soon. It is a body positive love anthem inspired by Titanic and I shot a music video for it as well pre-quarantine! I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s coming. instagram.com/elle_baez twitter.com/ellebaez facebook.com/ellebaezmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Belfast based singer/songwriter Conor Scott creates music that features his bold, powerful vocals. Since beginning his career he has appeared on The Voice UK and ended up on the semi-finals, released a 3 song EP that quickly led to sold-out shows in Belfast, London, and Derry, and has had the UK and European Tour with Ryan McMullan. Conor recently soothed our hearts with his Pop and Folk fusion of a tune “Overthinking” and we may just be overthinking how much we love this song.  In a way, we almost get Ed Sheeran vibes from this song but with a twist that makes it unique to Conor Scott, we would not be surprised if we started hearing this on the local stations. This release tells us about the feelings we all get when we start wondering if our thoughts are true or just overreacting. “Overthinking” is jam-packed full of polished elements that include a half electronic half acoustic massive drum kit, shiny acoustic and electric guitars, ambient synths, and of course Conor's exquisite voice that will be sure to capture your heart. We are thrilled about this release and can’t wait to hear what Conor Scott will be showing us next. You can fall in love with “Overthinking” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Conor Scott! We can’t get enough of “Overthinking”! What was the initial thought process like when you were creating this song? Do you have a personal connection with the lyrics? Thank you for having me, I really appreciate the support! The thought process I guess comes from being in a long-distance relationship for nearly over 3 years, while I lived in London. I wrote it with my friend and artist - Travi, The Native - who was going through a similar experience at the time. The song I guess reflects the frustrations of what that kind of scenario can look like at times, but this doesn’t make it a break up song! Whether you’re in a long-distance relationship or not, there will always be clashes, fights, differences of opinion - whatever. I guess the song was written to be able to get those feelings out of my head, clear my mind and look at all the good things that are going on. Positive Melancholy. We’re loving the Folk Pop blend in this release, what was the inspiration between fusing the two styles? Do you have any idols that you look up to that also do this? I never know how to answer this kind of genre question haha. Whenever I'm asked I always end up saying its an Indie-Folk-Pop-Rock blend so I guess that you’re on point! I don’t think there was ever a proper intention going in the studio and saying “it has to sound like this!” - it just naturally came out the way it did, but it especially helps when I and my producer Daniel Morgan Ball have a similar love of the same music so it was easy to get it to where we wanted. I don’t think I have any “idols” who are doing exactly this. I think artists and bands like Half Moon Run, Maggie Rogers, and Dermot Kennedy are all killing it in this sense though. I always loved to draw from all the different styles of music I love, the folksiness of Glen Hansard & Ben Howard to the rock of Thin Lizzy & ACDC, the production of Bon Iver’s and Lorde’s records. Take a little of something from everything, make it your own, you know?  It’s quite impressive to sell out and have done a lot of shows already! What were some of your favorite moments when performing live? Do you have a favorite song to play? Being in a room with people and playing live is such a privilege and it's my favorite thing to do in music by far. I love writing, recording, and producing too, but its when you get the songs out in the world and sharing them with folks that I really love. I got to feel that properly on the last tour I did when I supported Ryan McMullan in the UK and Europe, and recently doing some home town shows in Belfast playing with a band. Currently, my favorite to play live is “Donegal” for the singalong that we get going at the end of the set. Love it! It’s amazing to hear how you did on The Voice UK! What are some of the things you learned while being on the show? Do you know anything now that you wish you had known when you were 18? It feels like a lifetime ago, really! It was an experience I’ll never forget or regret, but I’m glad that I did it when I was younger - knowing the realities of being on a television entertainment program now.  I definitely learned to not care about what anybody else thinks of you, belief and confidence in yourself is all that matters and what drives you forward. I am where I am today because of being on the show and I would never change that. That and never do jaeger-bombs with Tom Jones! instagram.com/conorscottmusic facebook.com/ConorScottMusic #BUZZMUSIC

The song kicks off with some crisp spring reverb washed guitar struts before a vintage feeling drumset breaks through to introduce Nelson Sobral's pristine hooks. As we progress, "Yours & Mine," continues to evolve into a swampy steel-string guitar lathed miracle. Nelson Lays bare his intentions for the rest of the song with his gracious turn arounds, and call back vocals. He is here to allure us into taking a plunge into the warm bath of orchestration he has graciously curated for us. Through the choruses, the tune blends well amongst melancholy guitar work with distanced colored keys in the background. It's a hard but fearless turn away from the standard calling card of country music straightforwardness because of its rhythm and blues-inspired vibe marinated in a blues-rock mirrored mixture. On "Yours & Mine", Nelson throws all the genres above into the trunk of his car and does 85 down the backroads. Musically, this piece has featured in common with some Americana music or any roots rock, really. The track is assembled together by the lush beckons of Nelson's lightly saturated vocals and tastefully distorted bass guitar. Showing that he can deliver us between emotional vocal crescendos into intimate guitar reintroductions, songwriting structure is king in his world. It doesn't matter if he's playing a dreamy campfire song (there is none here, by the way) or a two-minute instrumental extravaganza. Nelson Sobral is the one dictating his sound, and you can take it or leave it. You can find "Yours & Mine" here. Hey there, Nelson! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're especially pleased to be highlighting "Yours & Mine"! Tell us about your motivation behind creating this single. What are your inspirations behind making music in the RnB infused country style that you've developed? Hey! Thanks! The motivation was that it was the readiest of all the songs I've been tracking at my home studio. There's about a dozen or so in various stages. The inspiration for my sound is just the music I was raised on. R&B, Country, Rock&Roll, Blues, Soul its just filtered through me into my own thing. Who has had the most significant influence on your life musically thus far? Can you explain the importance this particular individual has had in terms of your gift to convey powerful emotions through your music? I can't say one person...at different times in my life it been different people...originally it was my mom who is a music freak and raised me on a steady diet of the '50s & 60's music...currently it's my wife who gives me space and support to create and be the artist I am. You host some live open mic nights in the city of Toronto frequently. Can you tell us how you managed you get yourself into that position of curating local talents in your spare time? I regularly host "Open Mic Mondays at The Painted Lady" I grew up writing songs at home and then playing in a jam band kind of scene...lots of just playing and jamming/improvising so I know how far to take things before it needs to come back to the song and I understand what players/songwriters need to express themselves in that environment. It was terrific having you here on BuzzMusic! Are you planning on collaborating with anyone in the future? Is there anything, in particular, you are most excited about finishing or starting this year? I'm always playing & writing with different people...I've done some writing with my friend Ches Anthony who's doing well in the Canadian Country Music scene, writing with him is always fun. I'm most excited about finishing up this next batch of songs so I can put out an album so people can hear what I've been cooking up in the studio! instagram.com/NelsonSobralOfficial facebook.com/NelsonSobralMusic nelsonsobralmusic.com #BUZZMUSIC

Safari Room is here to share their smooth indie soundscape with those listeners currently in need of an openly expressive atmosphere. The band does a stellar job at infusing their music with an emotionality that is easily projected to listeners. What does that exactly mean? Well, Safari Room has this natural source of energy that appears very light-hearted and full of reflecting thoughts. Assembled Nashville, TN, each member of Safari Room is all about making that human connection, especially regarding their music. The passion for expression is innate for them, and they showcase this well in their latest single, "Young Water". "Young Water" blossoms with its gradual surge of positivity, and you might find yourself reminiscing on a familiar sound with the vocals presented in this track. The collective sound of Safari Room is quite comparable to Death Cab for Cutie but follows more of a spirited persona in order to establish a certain type of zeal. Content-wise, you can feel the urge Safari Room has to break out of the norm, and the conflicting narrative at play. They pack the song with the optimism, which ultimately brings about that inspiring appeal. "Young Water" has all of the proper components to uplift any open-minded listener, and so we urge our indie-loving readers to explore the musical offerings of Safari Room. Listen to the latest single by Safari Room, here. Hey there, Safari Room! How exciting is it that we're seeing yet another single release we're seeing from you guys! Can you elaborate more on "Young Water" and what the song entailed for our readers? We’re excited too! It’s been a minute since our last release, and this one means a whole heck of a lot. The song was written by me and my friend, Jake Wesley Rodgers. We were co-writing a bit last year and sketches of Young Water came from that.SafariRoombecame the proper home for the song after doing a little soul searching and toying with the arrangement. It’s one of the band’s cheerier, more upbeat tunes, but it has a special place in our live sets amongst its siblings. What kind of ambiance was the band attempting to reach with the way the production of "Young Water" took place? Was there a certain kind of mood you wanted your listeners to undergo once listening to the track? Young Water is uplifting and optimistic at its core. We want people to groove and move to the song while empowering them to take control of life. If you go out and really push yourself and grind at the goals you want, something will come back in return. Also, the message has definitely been reframed in light of current events: Despite tricky times, we can persevere and pick ourselves up to keep moving together. And that sweet release you feel when you hit that stride — that’s what we’re talking about. What kind of challenges would you say the band has encountered regarding your writing and recording process, especially considering the obstacles present in the current times?! We’re incredibly lucky to live in a city where friends of ours have professional studios in their homes. The recording has been made incredibly accessible for us, as we all have gear in our homes as well! However, finance and scheduling are always factors that work against the recording process. As I [Alec] am the primary songwriter, new material comes from me taking time and writing on my own. I then bring my favorite ideas and songs to the band to help shape and fully form them into what we play live and record. Oddly enough, quarantine-induced isolation has been difficult for my writing. I’m having a lot of self-conflict writing about quarantine-related issues. Yes, loneliness is a pretty widely-effecting condition, but I don't feel much catharsis tapping into that right now. Nevertheless, having the time to write every day is giving me a chance to try new things and develop my style. When we’re all able to collaborate in the same room again, there will be plenty to sift through. Are there any goals Safari Room has yet to reach but has been established for yourselves in the near future? What are some milestones you all believe Safari Room may surpass in the future to come? We’re incredibly lucky to live in a city where friends of ours have professional studios in their homes. The recording has been made incredibly accessible for us, as we all have gear in our homes as well! However, finance and scheduling are always factors that work against the recording process. As I [Alec] am the primary songwriter, new material comes from me taking time and writing on my own. I then bring my favorite ideas and songs to the band to help shape and fully form them into what we play live and record. Oddly enough, quarantine-induced isolation has been difficult for my writing. I’m having a lot of self-conflict writing about quarantine-related issues. Yes, loneliness is a pretty widely-effecting condition, but I don't feel much catharsis tapping into that right now. Nevertheless, having the time to write every day is giving me a chance to try new things and develop my style. When we’re all able to collaborate in the same room again, there will be plenty to sift through. instagram.com/safari_room facebook.com/safariroomband #BUZZMUSIC

Will Pegg is a Wellington-based artist who’s music is the culmination of shiny vocals and an early 2000s' influences. Since starting his musical journey in 2011, Will Pegg has performed in the Christchurch Cathedral Choir and is now studying a BA in Commercial Music, while working on an upcoming 16-track album. To hype up for this upcoming album, Will Pegg recently released his single “Shiny Shoes” and this record will feel like a modern throwback. Will Pegg's incredibly attention-grabbing vocals are holding us close and feel like a silky warm blanket around us. We are loving the dynamic that Will Pegg creates between the verses and chorus, there’s an almost melancholic vibe in the chorus before exploding into harmony heaven in the chorus. The use of imagery in here perfectly paints the picture Will Pegg creates about this perfect person with the perfect smile. “Shiny Shoes” is all about the vocals, it’s got such a vibe to it that has us so hooked and wanting more. This release features a super minimalistic but amazingly groovy and kinda funky organic percussion and bass that perfectly compliments Will’s stunning vocals. Whatever Will is planning for his future releases, we are hyped and can’t wait. Listen to "Shiny Shoes" here. Hi, Will Pegg! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We can’t get enough of your single “Shiny Shoes”! It’s such a fun and vibey tune. What was the inspiration behind writing this? How long did it take for you to write, record, and release it? Hey BuzzMusic, thanks for having me! The inspiration behind ‘Shiny Shoes’ was from a challenging time in my life when I first moved away from home. I found that my relationship could help me get through tough times and give me the motivation to pursue my music career. I write and produce all of my own music, so it took around one month to get the song ready for release. The writing process actually came about quite quickly, within a matter of hours. You kind of get into the mode and everything just comes to you. The production took so long because I would consider myself over-protective of my art. We love the contrast you have between the verses and the chorus, the vocal harmony work is amazing. We almost feel like 2000s boy bands were an inspiration for this, what were your specific inspirations from that era that led to your vocal parts? You are right in saying that 2000s boybands played a part in the vocal production of ‘Shiny Shoes’. I’ve always been a fan of The Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and even One Direction. However, the idea of vocal harmony came to me from a few artists I have been listening to more recently. I especially paid attention to Jon Bellion and Charlie Puth. The backing track has such a simple but organic groove that is sure to get a party going, what was the process like to create all of these interesting sounds? Did you ever have any challenges with making them? I create sounds by layering different samples and then pitching them to the right key. I then use my drum machine to program the sounds and this creates a certain rhythmic feel. I decided that I wanted the production of ‘Shiny Shoes’ to be a little bit different from everyday Pop. The biggest challenge was to get all of the sounds to fit together. I managed to do this through my use of frequency balancing so that everything would come together sonically. We are extremely excited about your upcoming album, how do the songs on it compare to “Shiny Shoes”? Are you trying out any new ideas or approaches during its creation? ‘Shiny Shoes’ is a nice contrast to the rest of the album. However, you can expect to hear sonic examples from this song throughout. I don’t want to give too much away, but I am engineering the album to showcase my love of upbeat emotive music. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I can guarantee that there will be five singles over the next five months. Two of these will be on the album. I also have some more exciting stuff in the works, although I can’t give too much away about that yet! instagram.com/willpeggmusic facebook.com/willpeggmusic #BUZZMUSIC