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The Dallas based genre-fusing artist Ally E strives on creating music where she can express herself in compelling stories. Her methodology of music releasing heavy burdens on people's shoulders carries through with all of her releases, especially in her release “The Storm” off of her latest EP ’Toxic’. “The Storm” opens up with an ear-catching short monologue before hitting your instantly with Ally E’s ever so silky voice with a soft electric keyboard. We couldn’t help but be put into a trance while listening to “The Storm”, Ally E’s mesmerizing voice combined with a chill background instrumentation makes for a moody rainy night out where you can’t help but reflect on your inner thoughts. The nostalgic R&B vibes present in “The Storm” make for an experience that features a deep Moogy bass, a dynamically moving 808 drum kit, electric piano, and beautiful vocals from Ally E that show off her musicality from her catchy songwriting and her spot-on harmonies that flow together with the lead vocal. “The Storm” is a release that shows us what Ally E is capable of and we can’t wait for more. You can find “The Storm” here. Hey there, Ally E! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your release “Storm” seems to have a really personal touch to it, how do you personally connect with the lyrics? Was there anything in particular that inspired the story? This song is about a personal experience of mine. I started dating a guy, and like most people, I gave him my whole being. After we started dating, he started being standoffish, and he cheated. It left me in a really dark place, I felt like I was alone and no one could love me. All that being said, it taught me that I needed to love myself unconditionally and devote my heart to God before I could be in a relationship again. We’re loving the nostalgic R&B vibes you have going on, what was your inspiration behind the sounds? Do you have any influences from that era that you take notes from? Thank you so much! I honestly don’t know where to start! I guess I could say my biggest R&B inspiration when it comes to my sound, is Fantasia. She is literally everything! She has dope lyrical content plus emotion, plus elegant but fire production! However, I do have a lot of R&B inspiration when it comes to my music, such as Jill Scott, Marsha Ambrosius, and Jennifer Hudson. Being a Dallas native, did you ever find the music of the city influencing the music that you were creating? Have you ever thought of moving to another city to create music? Yes, Dallas is influenced by the urban music scene, mostly Hip-Hop. When I am creating a piece of work, I tend to use Hip- Hop elements in my production or in a melodic lyrical texture. Even though I love Dallas and most of my family is here after I graduate, I have decided to move to Atlanta. The music scene there is crazy, complex, and hype so, going there will hopefully launch my songwriting career. Doing co-write sessions is definitely a lot of fun, how has doing those influenced the music that you are creating? Who are some of the people that you have written with? Writing with people who don’t necessarily have my same writing style or genre as me is really educational yet, fun. I learn a little bit about what makes them unique, as well as being educated on somethings I like about a different genre. So, in short, the answer is yes! When I learn something new, I try to bring some of that flavor in my music as best that I can. I have written with a lot of artists at Berklee, such as Maya the Mayan, Rachael Woods, LEW, and many more! What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I am super excited for this year!  I have been working on a couple of singles that I will be releasing really soon. I am also working on my full album release at the end of the year.  I have been using this time to reflect on my artistry, as well as my thoughts and path. I just thank God that I will be able to tell my story throughout the rest of the year! instagram.com/mynameisally._ facebook.com/allyemuxc twitter.com/AllyBaabby #BUZZMUSIC

As a supporter of Jazz, Blues, and Techno, this Brazilian-based artist makes detailed compositions in service of modulating synths, deep bass tones, and airy atmospheric arpeggiations to reveal layers of beauty and complexity beneath his broad scoped music genre classification. Given his unitary beginning in Brazil, the range this artist achieves—dubby downbeats, pure ambiance, and jazz-infused beat music— and it is extraordinary. One clear standout, "Starship Radio Tune," comes from Maga Sounds, aka seasoned Brazilian producer Guilherme Alfaya. With the release of his new album, 'Journey' he spans widely and encompasses genres like ambient techno and articulate dub, but he's seldom sounded as straight-up mesmeric as he does here. The drum groove is a laid-back house beat built from a centered 808 bang and synths that shift and glide like a sliver of butter skirting the edges of a hot skillet. The bright lead synthesizers shine back to the golden era of house music, crystalline so that they seem to glide just above the surface, a spaceship perpetually on the brink of taking off. The centerpiece of the track is a gnarly clavinet-like arpeggiated synth that glitter and sparkle, as though in response to the enforced the motion of our own heartbeat. But then, toward the finale, a reminiscence of electronic ambiance rings out—a reminder, perhaps, of the moment we finally get to leave our enclosed spaces and return to the community spaces that promote the consumption of live music and dance. Listen to "Starship Radio Tune" here. Hey there, Maga Sounds! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We're bumping your new single on repeat and are so happy to be featuring you! What were some of the main inspirations for this song? Did you run into any challenges during the culmination of this composition? It was a bit challenging but still joyful. I passed a few dark moments before start working on the album, I had lost my job and I was very frustrated with the music business. The first album project started while I was teaching a friend how to produce. The things kept flowing and the whole album just came out. What are some of the things you'd like people to experience when they listen to your music? Well, I think my style is a bit introspective, hypnotic. My intentions are to take the listener through a ride in his imagination. Has Brazilian culture influenced the way you consume music? What are some of the underlining inspirations that you can follow back to your roots growing up in Brazil? For sure. Beyond producing I have an FM podcast here in my city. So I am always drinking to all kinds of music, especially Brazilian music. All of this contributes to the song maker I am for sure. Thanks for being here at Buzz Music and letting us consume some of what you're cooking in the studio! What's next for you in the future? With the álbum ready now I am focused in two things. My new Live Set and an old dream that is a psytrance release. Be sure that there's still a lot to happen this year. facebook.com/magasounds instagram.com/magasnds #BUZZMUSIC

The Long Island-based modern pop artist Tonee Marino is back again with his latest single “Jefe”. Since beginning his career in 2015, Tonee has performed at iconic venues such as The Lenegndary S.O.B.’s and Citified Stadium, festivals like the Knockdown Center, and also stars in the reality t.v. show “Next Big Thing”. Tonee continues who follows his philosophy of never giving up to follow your dreams definitely comes through in his release “Jefe”. This modern release is a fully driven, high energy experience from the moment the tune begins, we couldn’t help but become blown into the back of our seats as soon as the beat kicked it, once it hits it hits like a truck. “Jefe” is full of flavorful touches but with the classic Tonee spin on it that makes for a vivid experience from start to finish, this is supported by the thundering 808 drums, the intricate synth lines, and Tonee’s tasteful organic autotune styled vocals. While listening to “Jefe”, we noticed little flairs of ear candy scattered throughout in the form of adlibs and accented drum rhythms that made the whole experience fluid. Tonee’s release with “Jefe” is not one to take lightly and since listening to this we can’t wait to hear what is next from this artist. You can listen to “Jefe” here. Hey, Tonee Marino! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your latest release “Jefe” is constantly hitting us with energy from start to finish, what was the inspiration behind writing the song? I wanted to create a song that would be fun to dance to and appeal to my Latin-American following. I loved the mariachi style guitar created by Makalo, who’s done melodies for artists like Pop Smoke, Young Thug, Nav, and more. When I made the beat around the guitar, it just gave me a really fun vibe. We heard that you co-produce your music, that’s exciting! Who is the other half of your music? What is the workflow like between you two? How do you come up with new ideas together? I don’t collaborate with anyone on any ideas, I create all of my music on my own. I write all of my lyrics, make my beats, and co-engineer all of my songs with my engineer Jason Cummings in the studio in NYC. I used to purchase beats online and write lyrics to them, but starting this year I’m producing on my own. Your vocals in “Jefe” have a very organic approach to that classic autotune sound, how did you achieve this? Was this something you had in mind while you were writing the song? I originally didn’t have the autotune on the track which still sounded fire, but I told my engineer to throw it on just to see what it would sound like. I ended up liking it, it just added extra spice to the mix. After having performed at iconic stages and festivals, what types of goals have you set for yourself to achieve with future shows? Do you have any venues or festivals that are on the bucket list? I want to be selling out stadiums. Major festivals. Huge crowds. I love the energy and the connection when you’re on stage in front of thousands of people. Madison Square Garden and Rolling Loud are definitely goals I want to reach. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? You can expect a new song from me every month, some new music videos, fun on my IG stories and IG Lives, as well as some shows as soon as things clear up! I have a song with Zay Hilfiger dropping on May 15th called “Oh Wow”, also videos for “Jefe” and ”Oh wow” shot in Miami! My newest video for my song “Disconnected” will be dropping April 28th. That’s my number one streamed song on Spotify and it’s one of my favorites. I am also a cast member of a new reality TV show Next Big Thing coming to Amazon Prime. instagram.com/toneemarino #BUZZMUSIC

From Whittier, California, Alternative band Thatcher releases their latest foot-stomping single “Drink”. Welding from a two-piece between guitarist Albert Mejia and vocalist Shane Tippit, to a four-piece with the addition of bassist Cesar Bueno and drummer Cesar Roa. Thatcher always remains experimental with their songwriting approach, blending elements of funk, alternative, R&b, and rock. Their latest anthemic single “Drink” goes back and forth between invigorating energy and contemplative lyrics surrounding the benefits of keeping someone around when it may be best to part ways. Through finely-calibrated alt-rock instrumentals, “Drink” gives off a truly intoxicating vibe. Opening with Albert Mejia’s quick electric guitar picking and Shane Tippit’s clear and soaring vocals that sprawl to different ends of “Drink”. Once the hard-hitting chorus comes around, Thatcher’s entire instrumental kicks in giving off a vibrant yet relentless tone that sticks around in your mind. With striking top-flight drums from Cesar Roa and a structured bass line from Cesar Bueno that shapes “Drink” to a riveting and energetic alternative hit. While taking different and unexpected paths that shift the tempo of the track, we’re moved by Thatcher’s ability to create a fluid and dynamic piece of music. It’s without a doubt that the name Thatcher will soon be familiar, especially through their unpredictable and exciting single “Drink”. You can listen to "Drink" here. Hey Thatcher, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re loving the emotionally-rich instrumentation on your latest single “Drink”. Could you elaborate more on the message of the song, and what inspired Thatcher to write “Drink”? Sure thing! This single was inspired by the band's shared struggle with love, and the “one” that got away/never happened/or downright just played with our emotions. Our communal response, when confronted with this situation, is represented in the choruses described as reaching for a drink with our friends to find solace in each other from the pain that lingers. As far as a message goes, we want our listeners to have a song of their own when they’re out drinking to forget if the situation calls for it of course. Thatcher’s sound is incredibly unique and intriguing, being inspired by broad music across genres like funk, alternative, R&B, and rock. Could you share where Thatcher lies most comfortable, whether it’s a groovy R&B track or a groundbreaking rock anthem? I think as a band each player has a strong inclination towards rock music since for the most part that is the genre we grew up listening to and or playing along to. However, our musical taste is wide and we are into whatever makes us move and feel something. R&B/funk grooves are strong influences for us and we try to blend that influence with our roots in rock. So a short answer would be that “Drink” is geared more towards a rock anthem but with subtleties of R&B injected into the track here and there, especially during the bridge. Speaking on Thatcher’s diverse approach to music, could you expand on how you crafted the instrumentals to “Drink”, and how you found elements that worked vs. what didn’t? The instrumental for our song "Drink" all started out with the main guitar riff heard in the verses. From there, I had the bassist and drummer expand on it and lay down a groove. After the band recorded all the bass, guitar, and drum parts I started to experiment with other instruments to see what would fit the vibe I was hearing in my head. I really wanted to tap into some vintage sounding keyboard and synth sounds during the first reiteration of the Verse/Pre-Chorus/Chorus, and in the second instance I tried out a more classical approach in the instrumentation with the use of the string section. I also really enjoy the sweet timbre of melodic percussive instruments like the glockenspiel and vibraphone, so you'll hear a bit of those sound in the arrangement too. As far as elements that didn't really work out it would have to be the horn parts I tried to add during the chorus. In my head, I wanted to achieve a 70s parliament funkadelic type vibe with some funk horns, but ultimately decided it would not really mesh well with the overall arc and palette of sounds in the song. Seeing as Thatcher is quite an experienced and long-standing group, have you seen any noticeable growth within Thatcher’s sound or songwriting? Or has your approach maintained fairly steady over the years? Thatcher is actually a relatively new project, we have had two singles released since January of this year, but we have been practicing and writing together for a little over a year now. So we definitely have an idea of the sound and approach in songwriting we are trying to go for. Still, we find ourselves exploring other styles in our writing. We really just care that the vibe does justice to the content of the song and that it at some level correlates with what we previously released. What can we expect to see fromThatcherthroughout 2020? Thatcher will be working hard in the studio trying to drop a few more singles before the year ends. We have our next single "Broke Boy Blues" (written by our bassist Cesar Bueno) in the works, and will hopefully be out by May/June of this year. And of course, if the quarantine is lifted soon, we will be booking as many gigs as we can in the Los Angeles area. instagram.com/thatcher_band facebook.com/thatcher562 #BUZZMUSIC

Country artist Jacob Melton is here today to showcase his recent collection of smooth and eccentric country stylings. As a singer/songwriter from Nashville, TN, Jacob always found himself surrounded by musically-driven individuals, which influenced the maturation of his own passion for music. Fast forward and we arrive at the release of Jacob's self-titled album, featuring various themes that sprout introspection. Jacob begins his 6-track album with the track "90 Proof and Smooth", a song that really hones in on expectations, and the realities of innocence. Jacob Melton executes his tone in a well-matched way in this particular single, and he really focuses on providing an enriching and vocally-intense sound. "90 Proof and Smooth" sets the album up quite appropriately, and gives listeners a good sense of what artistic tendencies can be expected with Jacob Melton. "Anymore" holds the second spot on this self-titled album of Jacob Melton. Jacob takes the time to slow things down with the predominant rhythm of "b", although he strikes listeners with a more accelerated chorus. All in all, "Anymore" holds a more somber narrative, and so the production inevitably matches the heartbreak present within the song, leaving listeners feeling the extreme emotionality pouring off of Jacob. Once arriving past the halfway point of the track, "Anymore" takes on an intensified persona, filling the room with a surge of ferocity. Things pick back up once arriving at "Concrete Radio", where Jacob Melton incorporates a more rapid pace regarding instrumentals in order to give off the bustling and rhythmic effect. The energy left us absolutely buzzing, and we found "Concrete Radio" to be the perfect kind of mid-afternoon picker-upper. Jacob Melton continues his album venturing through his innate thoughts, and even a more so intimate recollection of thoughts with "Live This Lie". The song has that characterizable energy apparent to Jacob but also morphs into an almost stronger version of what we know of Jacob Melton to be. He appears more sunken in "Live This Lie", and easily blends into the necessary mindset needed for the narrative. One notable element to "Live This Lie" was how well the instrumentals match the dynamic structure the song captures, which was the same element that came across our senses with "Keepin' On". Together, the two songs have that natural flow and communicate the perspective of Jacob Melton in such a contextual way. The contrast between "Live This Lie" and "Keepin' On" stems primarily from the gradual soundscape release. "Keepin' On" comes off as softer and more innocent than "Live This Lie", but once compared, the two singles offer a thought-provoking environment. Nearing the end of Jacob Melton's self-titled album, we come to "How I'm Made". The single highlights positive empowerment, and really delves deeper into self-reflection. Listeners get involved in learning more about Jacob, and the very perspective he holds true to himself. The honesty and appeal in "How I'm Made" proved to be the right kind of way to end off his album, and Jacob really accentuated this track with the naturality presented all throughout it. Hey, Jacob Melton! We first want to start off by saying congratulations on the recent album release! With the release of this album, how did you feel you were going to be interpreted by your listeners? Was there a specific vision you had for the way you wanted your listeners to understand the overall theme of the album? Thanks so much. I felt that the listeners would see me as one of their own.  As someone, they could identify with and realize someone else goes thru all the emotions of life, just as they do. Not specifically. I just wanted them to enjoy the ride. Out of the six tracks that featured on your album, which track do you feel reveals the most personable elements of yourself? Would you say any of the tracks focused on a deeply personal experience you've endured? All of the tracks have pieces, but I would say the most would be “How I’m Made”. To an extent, absolutely. As an artist that found himself growing up in a musically-driven family, do you feel that you still find yourself immersed in musical tendencies similar to that of your family members? Would you say that the way you go about creating your music still follows a similar suit to the way you've learned from your family? Absolutely. Your experiences growing up definitely shape who you are as an adult. No, I did not follow a similar suit to my family because I was never really around while they were “Creating”. That has been a process I have developed on my own, learning what works for me. Let's delve deeper into the meaning presented in "90 Proof and Cool". Once listening to the entirety of the song, the intrinsic theme of innocence becomes clear. For those who haven't yet listened, are you able to share the main expected takeaway of the track? The main theme would have to be that youth is not wasted on the young.  Is there really such a thing as 90 Proof AND Smooth??? Individually, we would probably all like to think so. But I really leave that up to the listener to decide. We appreciate the time, Jacob Melton! We can't wait to see what releases will follow your album debut. Where do you see your pursuit taking off regarding the rest of your music and overall sound? I see (and feel) is growing. As more people get exposed to the album, I keep seeing positive feedback. This gives me a sense of validation that I am being true to myself and who I am as an artist and makes me that much more driven in the process.  I cant wait to see what the future holds. Thank you so much for the opportunity! instagram.com/jacobmeltonmusic facebook.com/jacobmeltonmusic twitter.com/Jacob_Melton_ #BUZZMUSIC

The house beats run a few clicks slower than the norm on the new single "The Don," as the smooth, Caribbean-flavored rhythms he makes under his Skyscream alias—a style most versatile—seems to swim along with a kind of vivid dance. The whole record is presented as a graceful, seamlessly upbeat mix, and the combination of crisp soca-vibed grooves and sparkling synth pads makes for a nostalgic pairing. This song is profound in that it takes hold of you quickly and fades away before you know it. This tune is contrasting to some of the tenacious energy found in some of his previous works. But no less, it comes as a true testament to the versatility of Skyscream's style. As the track opens, an ominous undertow can be felt. The song, though supported by a seemingly bright and upbeat mix, is transformed through the aggression behind the vocal performance. The ruminations, behind the lyrics, are practically jumping out at you at first. The mood is energetic with sampled synths cloaked in decay casting long, bright swelled echos, which make this track most stifling. Into this felicitous atmosphere, burst in the protagonists of this tune; the vocals. They positively carry this song as a whole with their unforgiving forward performances. Instead of hitting you over the head with the beat and letting that be the real carry behind a mix, Skyscream sees excellent value in the production of his vocals. With almost faint and very short delays, the leading vocals gain much more impact. And with this, Sky Scream drops the banner for where electronic music is now and where it can go, twisting and shifting its DNA until it emerges into something new. You can find "The Don" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Skyscream! We're absolutely excited by your new single, "The Don." Your unique approach to this track is something we haven't heard from you before. Can you tell us more about your inspirations behind this new track? As a Dj/producer my main thing is a hard trap/festival trap but I’ve recently been opening my genre styles by recording dancehall, Latin, pop, r&b & rap music. This specific track came to be because it was a follow up to my other dancehall track “BABYLON” last summer. Me being from Toronto Canada & having a Guyanese background from my parents originating from Guyana there is always something diverse about Toronto & Caribbean culture which I love so very much, especially when it comes to music. Who did you collaborate with and feature on this track? How did that relationship come to develop? The vocals on this track came from using sample vocals from and then I chopped up those vocals out by myself in the studio by making sentences & phrases. It’s something I’ve done in the past & many people have said it’s really working well for me. What is one of your strongest attributes when collaborating with an artist as a producer? I always feel the need to collaborate with an artist whenever I hear their music & think to myself how can we come together so the world can hear a great collaboration. I just want to show the world how much talent there is out there and I’ll push the artist to their potential so we can come up with something remarkable, just like other featured artists on my music in the past. It was awesome featuring you here on BuzzMusic! Are you planning on collaborating with anyone else in the future? Is there any more music coming our way this year from you? Yes! I’m working on a Latin track to be released soon, I dropped an album late 2019 called “EST MCMXCVIII” with many styles of genres & you’ll get to hear more of it on my upcoming EP in 2020 & upcoming album in 2021. So I’m excited to show you 2 more upcoming projects with dancehall, hard trap/festival trap, r&b, rap, Latin & more! twitter.com/djskyscream instagram.com/djskyscream facebook.com/djskyscream #BUZZMUSIC

Los Angeles based Alternative group KARIO releases their vivid music video for their breathtaking track “We’re Both In Trouble Now”. Made up of frontman KARIO and different instrumentalists from a variety of alternative bands, they've mentioned that they merged their styles together to bring a “psychedelic mash-up between Bob Dylan, Jonathan Wilson, and Alex Cameron”. Their recent gripping music video for their song “We’re Both In Trouble Now” features simplicity at its finest, while shining through with a conceptual masterpiece once given a closer look. Filmed solely by two actors/dancers in their own apartments, KARIO took the world’s current events as inspiration to create a vivid storyline that speaks volumes. KARIO’s music video for their song “We’re Both In Trouble Now” begins with two angles side by side capturing both actors sitting at their own tables and facing each other. While the female lead’s movements look slightly off, we’ve noticed that her side of the video was impressively filmed in reverse. While the male lead gives weird and worrisome looks, wondering if they can hear each other through the call. As “We’re Both In Trouble Now” reaches the full-sounding and heartfelt instrumental, both actors perform the same fluid lyrical choreography where they’re finally in sync. KARIO’s conceptual storyline clearly captures distant love impacted by today’s events, from a reversed angle to ending off with both actors fleeing from their apartments. KARIO’s video for “We’re Both In Trouble Now” is an entire experience from beginning to end, be sure to check it out. instagram.com/officialkario facebook.com/officialKARIO twitter.com/officialkario #BUZZMUSIC

Aversions are an alternative rock band from Vancouver that began with two friends. They picked up their lives and decided to take on the music industry from western Canada with their new band members. Aversions spend their time touring around British Columbia and Alberta and have plans to tour the east coast as well. Their main focus in creating music is carrying on traditions of guitars while celebrating everything new and weird. They have just released a song called “Cistern Chapel” that highlights their instrumental abilities and musical flexibility. As opposed to the chorus, the vocals for the verses of “Cistern Chapel” are presented in a spoken-word style. This has a spotlighting effect on the chorus where the lead singer of Aversions shows off his natural vocal abilities. He is able to powerfully hit a wide range of notes, and still find moments where his voice rings effortlessly. Although, Aversions is known for being an alternative rock band, “Cistern Chapel” represents more of a rock and roll tone. Their main instrumental focus relies on their electric and bass guitarists to hold the melody during the spoken verses. The guitarists take turns playing their chords each beat, creating a back and forth effect. The drummer plays a beat that includes soft taps of the cymbals and high hat, in a style that is comparable to the band 'Chicago'. Since their members each have unique instrumental talents, Aversions is a band that is well equipped for the rock music world. With “Cistern Chapel,” they are showing fans their musical versatility by dipping their toes into a rock and roll vibe. You can find "Cistern Chapel" here. Can you tell us about your creative process in making this song? Our vocalist/guitarist Sam wrote the main gist of the song back in 2018 at home -- when we got together as a band it was one of the first tracks we worked out as a group. It hasn't changed much since the original bedroom version. Can you speak to the lyrical side of your song and tell fans what message you were trying to express? How do you write your songs as a band? We generally write very collaboratively, although we don't have a strict method. Some songs come together out of loose jams, while others are built off of a central riff or lick that one of the members brings to practice. "Cistern" is a bit different in that most elements of it were worked out by one member in advance. Lyrically, the song tracks the inherent contradictions that male-chauvinist pop culture demagogues, like Jordan Peterson, face in trying to promote systems of 'better living' while consciously or unconsciously building up cults of personality around themselves. The narrator is a bit more self-aware than most perhaps -- he realizes what he's doing is philosophically bankrupt but he can't help soaking up the attention. It's not really based on any individual specifically, it's more of a pastiche of this type of real-life muppet. “Cistern Chapel” focuses heavily on your guitar strengths. Why does Aversions choose to emphasize your guitarists? We're a guitar band, pure and simple. Our members have played with synths and other sound palettes in other projects, but for this band, we wanted guitars to form the foundation. That's not to say we won't play around with different sound and textures in the future, but we see ourselves as always being a primarily guitar-focused band--we like working within the limitations that that imposes creatively. Your band is planning on touring across Canada this year. Why did you choose to perform across Canada this year? After this tour, where do you see yourselves performing next? Well, without beating an increasingly dead horse, all our plans are kind of out the window this year with regards to touring. We'll tour whenever and wherever we can, at this point, but wouldn't be surprised if we're not really able to do any touring in 2020. We originally were going to focus on Canada for logistical reasons, because performing in the States is expensive and difficult for Canadian bands. But, we're just in the early stages of being a touring band, and certainly touring the US and Europe is in the cards for the future, especially since two of our members are EU and/or British citizens. What can we expect from you throughout 2020? At this point, we've shifted our focus from live performance to writing. We're not able to meet in person obviously, so we've been collaborating online through mostly sharing iPhone recordings back and forth. We expect by the time the curtain lifts we'll have a decent body of new work to play with. instagram.com/aversionsisaband facebook.com/aversionsisaband #BUZZMUSIC

American Singer/Songwriter and Author Connie Lansberg is here to impart her wise and warm words onto listeners. As an artist who puts a big emphasis on storytelling, Connie Lansberg strives to share personable and emotional narratives, full of various takeaways. Honing in on more of a jazzy ambiance, the music of Connie Lansberg feels robustly calm. There's always that element to her music that can make you feel all sorts of contrasting ways, and her recent release "Deep Dark Down & Blue" holds up to the tradition. Full of alluring harmonies, "Deep Dark Down & Blue" is the perfect track to show off the artistic persona of Connie. "Deep Dark Down & Blue" begins with a soft piano tune, which is almost immediately blended with the vocal sound of Connie Lansberg. The sound of Connie Lansberg can be easily heard as enriched and full of structure. Connie really shaped her vocal sound in a Broadway-type of the arrangement, which amplifies the jazzy component of the song. Once we arrive near the midway point of the song, "Deep Dark Down & Blue" tends to focus back on that delicate piano melody. We find ourselves completely lost within the tranquillity the song brings to light, almost in a daydream of sorts. For future music, we anticipate more dreamlike arrangements from Connie Lansberg! Discover "Deep Dark Down & Blue" by Connie Lansberg here. Hi there, Connie Lansberg! Welcome to BuzzMusic. With the release of "Deep Dark Down & Blue" you've proven the various properties of your sound to be harmonious and balanced. Were there any properties regarding the song that you didn't want to be left unnoticed amongst listeners? We are a jazz ensemble, and that means no one person/instrument is more important than another. We use piano, double bass, drums, and voice to craft our sound. I’m reliant on the brilliance of the musicians, Mark Fitzgibbon/piano, Ben Robertson/double bass and Danny Fischer/drums for this particular song. Each “voice” has equal billing! That’s what makes it so much fun. We have to listen to each other and adjust as we play. I write the songs, Mark helps with the chord voicings and then we have a couple of rehearsals, go into the studio and see what happens! What was the main intent with the way you went about creating and constructing "Deep Dark Down & Blue"? Did you want to instill a certain kind of faith or energy into your listeners? Everything is about energy and how it communicates to us. I am adept at reading energy and manipulating it. I write with the intention of getting stagnant energy to move. Every note the band plays also moves energy. People listen to music to help change their energy whether they know it or not. I do it intentionally. Stagnant energy makes us sick. The purpose of music is two-fold. To move sluggish energy through and out of our bodies and to anchor the soul more firmly into our bodies so we can see the world as spiritual beings living a physical life. As a music-artist who shares just as much time with being an author, do you feel the two different branches of your career aid in achieving growth within each other? Contrastingly, do you feel that being an author ever hinders your acceleration as a music-artist? I always start with the story. We need stories to help us decipher our feelings, to give words to emotions and beliefs we cannot readily decipher. I write books, films, and songs that center around themes of hope, action, the illusion of fear, and how to fear clouds the truth. I admit, when I’m writing books, songwriting takes a back seat, but I still sing and practice singing every day. Performing is essential to my well being and I have proven to myself and can do both things. Acceleration of any artistic endeavor often depends on marketing, not time! Where do you see yourself and your sound projects from here on out?! Is there a certain goal and/or milestone Connie Lansberg intends to reach within the near future? The long goal is to have an album and film written for each book in the Tsera’s Gift trilogy. Book one of Tsera’s Gift-The Perfect Tear is being released along with the full album on Nov. 12 this year. The film is ready to go too! Along with that, performing here in Melbourne when we are finally out of lockdown will be first on the agenda. instagram.com/theperfecttear facebook.com/iamconnielansberg connielansberg.com #BUZZMUSIC

After immersing herself in punchy and ethereal compositions for her sophomore single, "Fly Away," the mystifying Indie-Electronic artist Julia Kahn felt compelled to return with a pristine example of electronic soul. For her follow-up, on the second-coming single, "Light On", Julia has re-established a feeling of elegance through a judicious and elusive orientation of chill-wave emotion that previously fueled the Indianapolis city-pop inspired arrangements on her debut with a potent rush of dopamine bliss. The luxurious and intrinsically layered voices that bubble all over "Light On," is truly a gift. Julia Kahn's voice emanates warmth, and the production's sharp rhythmic groove resembles a laid back electronic radio-friendly persona. "Please turn the light on" still cuts through with Kahn's spellbinding presence, meticulously unfolding over cascading vocal delays, booming subs, and an imposing ambiance. The mood is tranquil and silky, building to a chorus where her vocals light up as though they're illuminated by the stars. Kahn recenters her vocals and molds bold new shapes and designs around them, crafting a languorous, dreamy take on chill-wave trip-hop that is proving to be her most hypnotic work yet. Listen to "Light On" here. instagram.com/juliakahn facebook.com/Julia-Kahn-2128672690547075 twitter.com/julia__kahn #BUZZMUSIC