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Instrumental Jazz/R&B artist Tizaan Alphonso is bringing the listener's latest and most freshly-inspired creation, 'Feel It'. 'Feel It' is an 8-track album consisting of a range of melodies appropriate to stimulate any listener. Tizaan Alphonso strives to make his listening audience feel a range of emotions and feelings with his sound, and he ultimately succeeds with the product of 'Feel It'. The album begins with "Living in the City", and the song immediately has such a genuine groove to it. We feel that this stems mainly from the incorporation of prominent trumpet and drum rhythms. which makes you feel automatically spirited and incredibly alive! This enriching vitality sustains itself with the following track, "Say What?", as it begins with a similar tempo as sustained in "Living in the City", but housing more of a mellow and nonchalant persona. We really found that we got lost in the natural sway of "Say What?", especially with all of its instrumental properties. Once we reach about a third way through the track, we find the mood shifting as Tizaan Alphonson begins to add in more delicate and airy touches with a heavy piano integration. "Say What?" maintains its solidarity, but moves onto more of a creamier texture beyond the halfway point of the song. The robust liveliness returns once we near the last portion of the instrumental track, and Tizaan Alphonso yet again leaves listeners with a rapidly beating heart. As we progress through the album, we find ourselves listening to "Beyond the Stars". The track first unravels itself with an otherwordly and extraterrestrial soundscape, which eventually morphs into a more soothing and intimate atmosphere. "Beyond the Stars" takes a turn early on with the vocal blend, and we find the track completely elevated with the collective effect it has with its instrumentals and vocal sound. There's a warm feeling that emulates with "Beyond the Stars", and a warm embrace that washes over listeners. This same kind of embrace is present in "Feel It", the fourth track the album sees from Tizaan Alphonso. We're receiving more of a low-key emotionality from Tizaan Alphonso here, where listeners are brought along this incredibly stimulating journey filled with all sorts of emotionality. This emotionality extended itself into the albums next track, "Devaneio". "Devaneio" introduced itself with a somber melody, but soon progressed into a more dramatic soundscape, fronted by a strong piano presence. "Devaneio" has got to be our favorite track from this album, as Tizaan Alphonso uses a certain piano style to his utmost advantage.  "Wildflower" is the sixth track from Tizaan Alphonso's 'Feel It' album, where the instrumental artist continues to bring a warm melodic sound to listeners' ears. The vocal pick for this track brought about an at-home type of feel, where listeners are granted the opportunity to bask in the various curative properties "Wildflower" brings to the table. The narrative of "Wildflower" is stimulating, but light enough to follow along while also maintaining a certain level of relaxation. Tizaan Alphonso takes it slow with the rhythm in "Wildflower", and this pretty much brings upon that hypnotic feel. We can easily admit that we're drawn to the mysteriousness of "Wildflower", and how it's able to strike our various senses with such intensely soft power. The whole track is an incredibly diverse experience, and Tizaan Alphonso took it upon himself to take listeners on an extremely eclectic listening experience with this song.  We progress onto "Perspective", where Tizaan Alphonso takes the time to accelerate the mindset of listeners with the dynamic melody, paired to an exhilarating vocal performance. When we say exhilarating, we truly mean a soft thrill due to a body-wide energy propagation. Tizaan Alphonso made us and our senses completely alert to the various jazz infusions presented within "Perspective". We felt the same with the sound in "It's Our Time", except we definitely felt that this track had more of a voluptuous feel. "It's Our Time" is the bonus track of the album, and it begins with a constant and consistent vocal melody, but soon develops into such a soft and articulate vocal soundscape. The vocals don't present themselves in an overwhelming way, as they slowly unravel and expose themselves to the auditory depth of listeners. Over halfway into the song, and you'll hear those extrusive piano sounds again, taking full-stage, and ultimately elevating the production of the song. Tizaan Alphonso ends off 'Feel It' with the progressive, yet contemporary jazz soundings of "It's Our Time", which proves to be a fitting end to the 8-track album!  Check out the diverse properties of Tizaan Alphonso in 'Feel It' here. Welcome, Tizaan Alphonso! Congratulations on releasing your 8-track album "Feel It". With all of the various jazz properties packed into the album, where would you say the majority of them stem from inspiration-wise? Was there always a certain element of jazz that drew you to incorporating its sounds into your music? A majority of my influences include great artists like Herbie Hancock & Robert Glasper. I absolutely love their style of piano playing and composing. Glasper somehow found a way to modernize jazz by introducing groovy hip-hop/R&B elements to his music, which really got me digging deeper into this is a genre of music and influenced me tremendously to write most of my music. I also love writing tunes in odd meter - 5/4 7/8 etc. For me, it's just another way of expressing my adventurous creative side. The title track "Feel It" is exactly this odd meter "Snarky Puppy" Fusion vibe. Complicated stuff to execute but very easy on the ears. That for me is the beauty of music. No matter how harmonically or rhythmically challenging your music is, it has to really connect with the hearts of your listeners. Apart from playing the piano, I also love to sing my heart out! I've always loved Soul/Gospel since I was little, listening to legends like Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers. Other kids thought I was crazy, but truth is, music was flowing in my veins since I was born; both my parents being great musicians themselves. Some of my biggest inspirations include D'Angelo and Anderson Paak. The main element of Jazz that I was most drawn to was "improvisation". Most of my tunes have a short catchy theme or riff and then heads straight to the improvisation/solos. This for me is another way of expressing oneself! So yeah, I'd like to consider my album "Feel It" as a fresh mix of Jazz-fusion, R&B, and Soul, however, focused on exhibiting my own unique sound and artistic identity. This album is most definitely a reflection of who I truly am as a human being. Just pure emotion and passion! Out of each track presented in "Feel It", which track felt more emotionally-driven? Was there a certain track that you struggled with recording-wise? The most emotionally driven track for me would definitely be "Wildflower". I dedicated this tune to the children suffering in Syria due to the political war that killed so many innocent. I just believe music is a universal language and that we as musicians can send a message of love to anyone out there. Each time I sing and play this tune, I express my sorrow and love for those children who have gone through so much. Each of them are "wildflowers" drifting in the breeze deserving a chance to bloom to the fullest! Not particularly. We did live recordings of each tune (all instruments recorded at the same time, except vocals) so that there would be maximum interaction between the musicians while playing. We tried to do 3-4 takes of each tune. But the tune we spent the most time on, was "Feel It" because of the tricky arrangement, especially due to odd time signature and various metric modulations throughout. You promote such a lively and groovy ambiance with your instrumental sound! Where did you originally obtain the vision to create music that gives such energy and vitality to your audience? As I said earlier, my music is a reflection of who I am as a person: lively, lovable, and caring. Even when I perform live, I like to interact and connect with my audience. This vision to create such energy and vitality with my listeners, first came to me when I saw a VHS recording of  Freddy Mercury's live gig with Queen at Wembley Stadium (Live Aid 1985). This was where it all began! 70,000 fans captivated by this brilliant front-man! This only made my future clearer. That day I said to myself,  "This is what I wanna do when I grow up!" Later in 2013 when I was introduced to Snarky Puppy, I saw one of their living room concerts from their albums "Family Dinner: Volume One" and "We Like It Here" on Youtube. Oh boy, was I blown away! Everything was so locked in. The powerful compositions. The solos. That only pushed me to become a better musician and hoped to write such music like this someday! 'Feel It' saw a variety of collaborations with a few different artists. How would you describe your experience collaborating in order to produce some of the tracks seen within this album? It was a joy collaborating with some wonderful musicians including  DJ Vindictiv, who is one of the finest DJ's/producers in the Netherlands. My first experience working with him, was when we played together at North Sea Jazz Festival 2019 in Jesse Passenier's Fringe Orchestra. Definitely one of the most creative people I've worked with. I couldn't be more sure of featuring this dude on my album! His ideas fit perfectly in my Electro-Jazz/Hip-Hop tune "Beyond The Stars" creating a super groovy yet out-of-the-box experience for my listeners. I also had the pleasure of working with one of my dear friends from Cuba, Michael Escuriola Verdacia who is an exceptional percussionist. He definitely added that Latin-Jazz flavor to some of my tunes, especially "Say What?" Overall, it was a fantastic experience working with musicians and friends from all over the world, each of them from different cultural backgrounds; including - backing vocalist Marie Weis(Luxembourg), saxophonist Gregor Oehlmann (Germany), trumpeter Gustavo Andres Jaramillo(Columbia), drummer Mateo Montes (Columbia), guitarist Filippo Pizzoli (Italy), double bass player Peter Willems (Netherlands) and electric bassist Yannick Heselle (Belgium). I got to learn so much playing with them, creating something beautiful at every rehearsal. Thus, also helping me grow as a musician. We appreciate the time, Tizaan Alphonso! Where do you think you're planning on taking your instrumental sound from here? Are there any elements of knowledge that you've gained from releasing 'Feel It' that you intend to apply to your future music?! Looking ahead, I plan to dig deeper into the "Science of Groove" and keep thinking of ways to take my music to the next level. I am constantly motivated to write new music, fortunately, due to my persistent creative drive. But I also thought about trying out something a little differently next time. Perhaps, an acoustic trio album (piano + bass + drums) and incorporate my playing style/sound into some Contemporary Jazz compositions that I have been cookin' up recently. As an independent artist, the entire process of recording and releasing my debut album "Feel It" was definitely challenging, but was totally worth it in the end. I listen to my album almost every day, just so that I can think of ways to improve my sound and think of what I could have possibly done better.  As Marcus Miller once said, “It's a great thing about being a musician; you don't stop until the day you die, you can improve. So it's a wonderful thing to do." facebook.com/tizaanalphonsomusic instagram.com/tizaanalphonsomusic #BUZZMUSIC

Heartfelt Vancouver-based artist Amanda Dean is here to show off her latest single, "Wolf". As a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, you can best believe that Amanda Dean submerges herself entirely into her music. The result absolutely encapsulates a surplus of elements, such as pure emotionality, as well as vividly expressive soundscapes. Another element to Amanda Dean that we feel almost overwhelmed with (in a good way, of course) is her ability to create various contrasting songs. She isn't prone to sticking to one type of genre, which is what brings such a concrete source of excitement for listeners. "Wolf" is the latest single that really brought more of an intensified performance from Amanda Dean, which ultimately impressed us, to say the very least. "Wolf" unravels itself with a striking electric guitar solo, setting the overall mood of the track. Once Amanda Dean integrates her vocal sound, you'll initially feel the track coming to a softer ambiance, but that will quickly dissipate with the way the rest of the track executes itself. Amanda Dean proves her rich and powerful vocal sound to be true, and she's able to intensify the sound in such an authentic way. You can tell that "Wolf" has an empowering message for listeners, as Amanda Dean shares her thoughts and ideologies on achieving anything one desires. All in all, Amanda Dean seems soft-spoken, but we can guarantee that isn't the case. She'll strike you with her bombastic character, and she easily makes "Wolf" feel fiercely sharp. Discover the range of Amanda Dean in "Wolf" here. Welcome, Amanda Dean! With the recent release of "Wolf", you must feel incredibly relieved with how the song ended up sounding, especially with how well you displayed your vocal range. What was the most exciting part of constructing "Wolf" for you personally? "Wolf" was the very first song we recorded for my forthcoming album, "Rise Like A Phoenix", so naturally, the whole process was very exciting. It has always been my dream to record an album of original songs, after being involved in the music industry as a live performer and session vocalist since I was twelve years old. I asked a good friend of mine, Shawn Soucy (who is an amazing drummer here in Vancouver, he used to be part of a Canadian band called "Alibi", who had a number one release here in Canada and a top twenty on the Billboard charts as well as touring extensively in North America back in the '80s) to help me with the project. I had worked with Shawn many times before for various live performances around the city. This was the first time I had recorded with him and it went very well, in addition to being a ton of fun!  He engineered the session and we both co-produced the song. Of course, he also played drums, and we asked another friend of ours, pro player George Wolf, to play bass (His last name is simply a fun coincidence!). So the whole thing is just me on vocals and electric guitar, Shawn on drums and George on bass. The guys did a killer job! The most exciting part for me was hearing it all come together and actually sounding the way it did in my head. I think we definitely achieved that. I had so much fun layering the vocals and guitars and letting the guys do what they do best and bring their unique talents to the song. "Wolf" brought a more gradual intensified sound, effectively building up the energy it emulated onto us as listeners. Was there a varied approach you took when creating "Wolf", or did you find yourself sticking to a ritualized routine with how you typically create your music? Actually, the creation of it was somewhat different to the other songs we have written and recorded. This wasn't a co-write. I usually co-write and love to have others' input and creativity, but "Wolf" was written entirely by myself, which is rare. This one came very easily and seemed to flow through me...I usually have a harder time with lyrics. Another thing is, I initially heard it as an acoustic song...more in the vein of "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. I wrote it on acoustic guitar. I had the whole song written and when the time came to produce it, I thought to myself "this has to rock". So electric guitar it was, which is one of my biggest passions. I then got very experimental with the sounds I used. It sounds like I used synthesizers on it, but it was all done on guitar, using some ethereal-sounding guitar patches in the verses, along with the heavily overdriven rhythm and lead guitars. The rhythm section is the glue that holds it all together and finally, I knew I wanted to go big and spacey with the vocals. I wanted to convey a lot of power in the production, to drive home the lyrical message. A few people have said that it reminds them a little of something by the rock band "Heart" and although that wasn't my intention, I am completely honored to hear that some people draw a comparison. I am a big fan of Heart. Although the takeaway message of "Wolf" seemed quite apparent, are you able to share with our readers on how the song specifically made you feel, and what the lyrics meant to you?  I think this is a song that is a sign of the times. It is not about anyone specifically, it is taking a look at the state of humanity and how divided we have become. Especially with all that is going on in the world right now. I wanted to touch on the subjects of equality, racism, homophobia and current issues that are dividing people. That's especially apparent in the lines "Equal rights, equal nations, a world where everyone's free. Regardless of race, gender, orientation, peace, and love victory". I am very passionate about accepting people for the kind of souls they are and how they treat others...nothing else matters to me....we are all equal in this world. As artists and songwriters, we get an amazing opportunity to express what we want to say to the world and use it to bring some good into the world and hopefully influence others in a positive way.  I used the subject of wolves because obviously wolves stick together in packs, Their leader (and strongest pack member) is situated at the back of the pack, not the front, and looks out for everyone else. I think it makes for good imagery in a rock song and is a good analogy for how we can stick together and become stronger as a society. Where would you say you're planning on taking your heartfelt sound next?! Are there any components you've been wanting to blend in with your current sound?  So far, I have kept things pretty organic regarding instrumentation. We have real strings on the album. We're about to record a horn section for a few of the songs and a choir for the title track "Rise Like A Phoenix', once the COVID-19 crisis is under control. I am obsessed with music production and how songs are constructed. I wouldn't rule out an electronic approach to a song or two though, as long as it is in keeping with the rest of the album. My main focus is to have a varied sound, all the while keeping it cohesive enough to sound like a complete body of work. I might have a duet on there with someone well known too, but no one knows about that yet and it isn't 100% confirmed so I can't disclose who it might be. If that happens, it is going to be VERY exciting! What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Good question, it's all depending on the current pandemic and how soon we can get things under control. It has definitely delayed the release of the album, but I don't mind, people's health and safety is far more important. I would definitely like to tour when this is all over. Right now, I am focusing on making the best album I can, one we can be proud of. I would also like to produce other artists in the future. facebook.com/amandadeanmusic instagram.com/amanda_dean_music twitter.com/AmandaDeanmusi1 #BUZZMUSIC

Canadian Montréal based prog-rock/jazz group Algorhythm returns with their jazz/classical infused instrumental titled “Collections”. The group was founded by previous Maestro of the USSR Symphony-Jazz National Orchestra Lawrence Djintcharadze’s protégé and now Algorhythm's frontman/keyboardist Alexander Lioubimenko. Although the group consists of 5 well-rounded professional musicians, their latest instrumental “Collections” features the timeless piano playing of none other than Alexander Lioubimenko himself. He displays his cerebral piano/composing skills while adding layered depth to Algorhythm’s discography. Mentioning that a great deal of their music derives off pure spontaneity, we’re able to fully understand the well-oiled machine that is Algorhythm. Algorhythm is said to be a team full of individuals who brings unique elements to the table, through their latest single “Collections”, we’re able to grasp Alexander Lioubimenko’s jazz/classical blend through limitless piano playing. Displaying what he’s learned from being one of the youngest people to pass the McGill Conservatory of Music official exam with distinction, his skilled piano stands at the forefront through the entirety of the song. Opening with more of a jazzy feel with rhythmic and fresh chord progressions, yet about a quarter the way through, we reach a classical sound with harmonically-rich chords and fluttering melodies. Gracefully shifting back and forth between invigorating and peaceful delivery, Algorhythm’s latest piano instrumental gives us a glimpse of their broad discography. Their latest single “Collections” is definitely worth a listen. Listened to "Collections" here. instagram.com/thealgorhythmband facebook.com/thealgorhythmband #BUZZMUSIC

As one of the principal masterminds behind one of the 1970s' most iconic contributors to radio hits, Mike Skill is known for his innovative songwriting ability and talent with the guitar. With more than 50 years of experience with a guitar, the skill can conjure reminiscing vibes from some of this century's most profound musical influencers. With references to roots rock and the classics and his former band, The Romantics his music is driven by engaging lyrics and industrious rhythms. Once again, Skill makes his impact on the music industry through his most single, "Not My Business." As it propels to the top of this week's playlist with jamming guitar solos, robust choruses, and dancing vibrations, we couldn't be more delighted to dive into and experience this song. With exceptional tact, the production is in some liminal zone between '70s analog warmth and '80s digital chill, which only heightens the elegance of the performances we find as "Not My Business" erupts. The thwack of its backbeat and strut of its opening riffs are so familiar to today's radio hits that it's hard not to see the talents in Skill's writing abilities. Piston-pumping rhythmic drive supports the wonderfully saturated guitar harmonies throughout this tune. It has a consistent sonic quality, with crisp echoes that are distinct from its early era inspirations. A bluesy quality is felt, but only as shadows and reflections through the tonality of the masquerading guitars and piano. The guitars are gritty and compelling while also feeling light-hearted. The bass guitar softly works the pocket as the song trucks forward. And as Skill chants throughout, using plenty of his vocal valor, he makes a lasting impression on us here at BuzzMusic. You can find "Not My Business" here. facebook.com/mike.skill instagram.com/mikejskill twitter.com/mikejskill #BUZZMUSIC

Produced by Grammy Award-winning Producer and Engineer Chuck Alkazian, Jane N' The Jungle's single, "Animal" engrosses us in polished hard rock as the band bursts out of the seams with tenacious energy in this featurette. The video plunges us into an immersive performance of the band's anthem reminiscent single, "Animal". With strong references to the inner fight between the primal creatures we harbor inside us, Jane N' The Jungle reflects their distinctive sound through the untamed and heightened performances featured in this video. Though minimal in the scenery, this heavy hitter of a track is complemented by a clean white background with black and white video effects that stand true to the vibe the song provokes as a whole. Members of the band energetically pounding their instruments trade-off in energy from one another as the camera rolls from one to another. As the song progresses and each member is highlighted amongst their tight specked and slick closeups, we can't help but feel compelled to headbang along with them. When the band arrives at the transitional summit of their cantor, the music video adapts accordingly. With blurring and overlapping effects, the music video conveys a distinct element of altered cognizance. As the final crescendos belt and the song finally arrive at its most compelling feature, Jordan is at her knees, ostensibly drained from the inebriating performance that has just transpired. With total certainty, we can tell that the two go hand in hand, video, and music, married harmoniously amongst tasteful editing and a genuinely rocking band. Check out the video for "Animal" here. facebook.com/janenthejungle instagram.com/janenthejungle twitter.com/janenthejungle #BUZZMUSIC

Los Angeles based psychedelic Blues/Rock band The Blood Moon Howlers release their latest music video to their single “Moonlighters”. Formed in 2017, The Blood Moon Howlers consist of Matt Wayne (guitar/vocals), JuJu (bass/vocals/guitar), Brandon Cooke (drums/percussion), and Evan Hatfield (Sax). Their recent single and music video “Moonlighters” is said to surround themes of living your life without caring what other people may think of you, and not paying attention to social norms. The Blood Moon Howlers’ fun-loving music video gives us a peek into the band’s creativity and ability to conjure up different meanings within one project. The Blood Moon Howlers’ clever music video “Moonlighters” focusses on two different scenes that capture the same overall meaning. Not to mention the song itself “Moonlighters” brings forward groovy and upbeat psych/blues-rock that keeps their video all the more intriguing. Going back and forth between scenes of a young man working himself down because of society’s body image standards, and a young couple where the attention is evidently one-sided. After breaking down those barriers of caring with others think, the riveting instrumentals (guitars/sax) are at their peak ending off the video with a universal message of doing what you love for you and you only. The Blood Moon Howlers have taken us through everyday struggles and crafted a song/video that is easily relatable and overall empowering. Don’t forget to check out “Moonlighters”. Listen to "Moonlighters" here. instagram.com/thebloodmoonhowlers facebook.com/thebloodmoonhowlers #BUZZMUSIC

From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lil Chong is an 18-year-old rapper who is motivated to climb the hip hop ladder as he continues to improve. He is assessed with Royalty and Respect Music Management, and has already been featured on WorldStar. Despite his early success at such a young age, Lil Chong has set some large goals for himself that he is determined to accomplish. He is currently working on his debut album which is set to drop in May 2020, but has recently released a catchy single “Señorita.” Lil Chong’s “Señorita” is a high energy track that fuses aspects of Latin dance and hip hop genres. It starts off with a single keyboard melody which is soon replaced by a dance beat and a rapping verse from Lil Chong. He then switches back and forth between English and Spanish raps. The melody and beat throughout “Señorita” create a Latin style track that is ideal for a Cha-Cha or Salsa dance. With bilingual lyrics, Lil Chong adheres to audiences from various cultures. Lyrically, Lil Chong sings about living in the moment with a special “Señorita” without the stress of future commitments. The song encompasses a message of enjoying a night and not focusing on the consequences of tomorrow. “Señorita” would be a perfect song to forget responsibilities and have a memorable night out with friends. In general, “Señorita” is a quick-paced track that will have Lil Chong’s fans dancing and enjoying the benefits of the present moment. Check out "Senorita" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Lil Chong! We loved the high energy of “Senorita!” Can you tell us more about the message behind your lyrics? Thank you, for having me! and well Señorita is just about how like females just be coming and going as you see them one day they see you doing good that you're living your best life on top of the world like you're having a good time and they just come around you when you have money; also when you're getting lots of attention. On my friend's verse he says that we don't need them that we just fuck them and leave that we just mainly focused on getting a bag, but in my verse its more like that but it's like more of a sex experience that I had and the experience I had with a girl that I was talking too at the time. The message I can say I'm putting out there is focus on getting a bag and don't chase a female that's not going to be there for a long time cause at these years of your life you're at your prime and you just got to have a lot of fun. Being a young artist, you clearly discovered your passion for music early in life. Could you tell us a bit about how and why you decided to become a rapper? Well I took a passion in music when I was in Elementary School when my Dad who is Hispanic would listen to rock and mental would try getting me to like it and started to help me play the electric guitar, when I was little I used to play the Violin I was in the 1st grade and I enjoyed it I played in school concerts and all but later on, I transferred to a catholic school and there was no type of programs I would want to join in that involved playing an instrument I was going to 5th grade. So being the 12 year old I was I would write rhymes in my notebook and write songs that no one knew about I would be one of those kids that would have pens and start tapping on the desk and making a beat out of it and disrupting the class; I also sports like Basketball and Football I wanted to play football for my life but then I transferred again to a Middle School later on I started to teach myself how to play the piano in 8th grade and started playing basic songs on it and I would have fun with it, later on I was a freshman in High School my friends and I were in art class and we talked about what we wanted to be when we grow up everybody said what they wanted to be and I made my decision in middle school when I was in 8th grade, and well I told my friends I wanted to be a rapper and who I would really look up too was Wiz Khalifa, Ice Cube , Mac Miller and a couple of rock bands like Guns & Roses also Nirvana later on fast forward to my Sophomore year I finally saved up enough money to buy my own setup and I dropped my first two songs and everyone loved them and that's when I knew that this Is what I wanted to do and this is my passion that this is my destiny. As an 18-year-old rapper, you are still at the very beginning of your musical career. We know you have set large goals for yourself as an artist, can you tell us about a few of those? I know that not a lot of people don't make it be an artist and follow their dreams and they usually give up so I set those goals for myself to remind myself that I will make it with a very positive mindset. Also, the most important thing is to do it through God because I believe anything is possible if you involve God in your life and have him set a road for yourself to walk through in order to get where you want to be I do this because I want this not only for myself but for my family to pay their debts and live there "American Dream" that they always talk about. I also set there large goals for myself because I was told by other people that it wouldn't be possible for me to make it as in artist so I'm here to show the people that dislike me and those who look up to me that everything/anything is possible; I was never the type of person to give up and doubt myself and I was I always told two things one was if you really want to this certain thing like you have a dream is to always put your mind into it another is that to always for the sky well I'm not trying to reach for the sky... I'm always the person to go above and beyond so I'm gonna reach for the stars. a message I want to include is if you have a dream, vision, or something you really believe in just chase and ignore the negativity around and better yourself also have God lead that path for you to be successful don't give up, and go above and beyond. You included both English and Spanish lyrics in “Señorita.” Why did you choose to create a bilingual song? Which audiences are you trying to target? Señorita is the first song that I made to be bilingual and since I'm Hispanic mixed Asian, I wanted to expand my audience and target people who enjoy that style of music of a dancehall vibe I do have one rather like that one in my upcoming album "ChongDynasty" and my album is really diverse in other styles and different flows of music that will target other types of audiences. instagram.com/_lilchong #BUZZMUSIC

Jimmy Sweet is an American singer/songwriter who draws from a wide range of influences that range from Nick Cave and Pulp to Leonard Cohen. Jimmy Sweet has recently released his beautiful single "The Only One". "The Only One" features a lovely grand piano, a tear dropping quartet, huge choir-like background vocals, and a stunning emotional vocal performance that will have you swaying along and slow dancing with your partner. Every detail of "The Only One" is full of high energy and beauty, there is a genuine raw sense of emotion that is expressed in every little element that perfectly comes together to paint an enchanting painting that everyone would want to have up on their wall. "The Only One" picks up into a giant anthemic masterpiece that compliments in energy to the downtempo first half of this record. Jimmy Sweets' vocals carry the soul of love and compassion in every lyric and we are loving every bit of it. This is one of those records that you just have to hear for yourself to understand how incredible it truly is. Listen to "The Only One" here. Hey Jimmy Sweet! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your latest release "The Only One" has an incredibly strong emotion to it. What was the initial songwriting process for this like? How did the initial song transform into what it is now as a finished product? It’s a pleasure to be part of BuzzMusic. Thank you. As far as writing this song, I had the outro chorus written for months just going round and round in my head and couldn’t figure a way to start the song. I almost went for a spoken word poem in the beginning and thank god that idea never saw the light of day. Eventually the intro you hear today just came to me and voila. Your music has a very modern sweet but familiar feel to it. What inspires you to go in the artistic direction you go in? We know that some of your influences range from Nick Cave and Pulp to Leonard Cohen, what makes them an influence for you? I tend to write sad songs, romantic songs, and love songs. I don’t know what it is, but melancholy music really makes me feel good. So I write what makes me feel good. Maybe it’s my therapy? When it comes to people like Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, and Leonard Cohen it’s the vocal delivery that really inspires me. It’s sleazy but sweet. That’s the best way I can explain it. We love hearing when artists and bands love to perform and bring on stage other musicians (love the live strings)! Is there a favorite aspect of your shows that you cherish the most? Are there any little tidbits that you learned after doing so many shows When I play live it’s a 12 piece band, sometimes a 13 piece band. There’s a lot going on up there. Last year we did a residency in a Los Angeles club that had a catwalk about 15 feet above the audience for burlesque dancers and we didn’t have room onstage for the whole band, so the string quartet played up there. Those gals are brave. There is a lot of raw energy in "The Only One", what kind of personal connection do you have with the lyrics? What about the instruments being played? It’s really just a simple love song about the one that got away Not every song is personally attached to a moment in my life, but from time to time I try and write from someone else’s heartbreak and pain. Saves me the trouble. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Well if the world doesn’t end I have a couple shows with Alan McGee (Creation Records, Oasis, Primal Scream, Jesus & Mary Chain) on July 1st at Viper Room in Los Angeles and July 4th at Bowery Electric in New York. These shows were booked for April and had to reschedule. Here’s hoping life will be back to normality by then and the shows can go on and we can all finally rejoice. instagram.com/JimmySweetMusic #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Leeds, UK, Electronic/Alternative 4-piece Tall Kingdom releases their leading sensuous hit “Stott” off their recent EP 'Amber'. Beginning as a duo between Stuart Thomas and Richard Meller, after years of releasing their own individual music they decided to expand into something more creative with Tall Kingdom. With the addition of 2 members to emphasizes their live performance and overall sound, Tall Kingdom provides ear-pleasing instrumentals that reach the soul. Their latest hit “Stott” serves nothing but euphoria. Through intense production and soaring synths, “Stott” raises the bar for soulful electronic music and adds incredibly inventive layers. As Tall Kingdom hits us with their soaring single “Stott”, we’re left getting lost within the first thirty seconds through humming electric guitar chords and dark sultry imagery. This down-beat banger takes you on a dynamic journey from loud to delicate, all within 5 minutes of electronic ecstasy. Not to mention the track's physical instrumentation with melodic electric guitar to textured drum patterns, Tall Kingdom’s unique blend of electronic and physical instrumentals take their sound to new and explorative planes. While providing a nostalgic feel through striking guitars, “Stott” blends past and present elements letting their music speak to all audiences. “Stott” is a cerebral instrumental from top to bottom, and gives a detailed look at what Tall Kingdom is all about. Listen to "Stott" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Tall Kingdom! We’re thrilled to feature your latest deep instrumental titled “Stott”. Could you expand on Tall Kingdom’s creative process behind “Stott”, and how you went about laying down each instrument? Hey guys, thanks for having us! Stott was a bit of a strange one, it initially began life as a drum machine heavy, almost techno-driven number but after some serious chopping and re-thinking it evolved into the piece it is today.  I think for some artists it's all about that initial few hours of creativity but for us the quality comes from time spent away from the track, gently tweaking over a month or so - Stott definitely followed that pattern. Instrument wise we tracked drums to tape at an amazing studio in Leeds, UK called Greenmount.  It's got an incredible array of microphones and outboard plus a stunning 24 track tape machine.  The rest of the instruments were recorded at our home studio and covers numerous pedals, amps, guitars, and outboard gear. Your stunning song “Stott” incorporates an eclectic mix of physical instruments as well as electronic production elements. With regards to Tall Kingdom’s track “Stott”, how did you find the perfect medium between electroproduction and real-time instrumentation? I think for us the blend between the two has always been something that we strived to get right.  All of us have major influences from both bands as well as electronic artists so it feels pretty natural to combine the two.  With regards to the drums, we actually programmed them all before recording so once we had them tracked we were able to remove lots of the electronic elements until a blend was found.  If anything, the electronic sounds re-enforce what we're trying to achieve organically. As your group mostly releases instrumentals without lyrics, like your track “Stott”, how does Tall Kingdom go about providing imagery and a message for their listeners to grasp? I suppose all of us have always listened to instrumental music whether that be post-rock or Dilla beats so working in this way feels pretty normal.  We've always said that a piece is never finished until it evokes some sort of emotional response from us all.  If this doesn't happen then the song is either not working melodically or needs drastic changes.  We've always found the music to be quite meditative so hopefully, the listeners feel the same. We’ve heard that before Tall Kingdom was the 4-piece force it is today, both Stuart Thomas and Richard Miller released individual music with their own niches. Could you expand on some major musical inspirations for Tall Kingdom as a whole, and what genres impacted the group’s sound? Yeah, so Stu used to and to an extent still releases Hip-Hop under the name Mountain Range whereas I was in a techno 2 piece called Will & Held.  I think these previous projects still influence the way we work whether that's pulling textural ideas from artists like Deepchord and Aphex to the beats and rhythms of classic Hip-Hop & electronica.  As previously mentioned, we both grew up on band music so progressive artists like Tool and Explosions In The Sky still remain a key influence.  On a more contemporary front we both love Darkside, Jordan Rakei, and The Cinematic Orchestra as well most releases on Warp so the palette is pretty broad to pull from. What can we expect to see from Tall King throughout 2020? 2020 was supposed to be the year of extensive performance but with Covid-19 happening, it's kind of changed most artists' plans.  We luckily were super busy writing last year so already have enough music for another 2 EP's, a couple of remixes plus a mixtape so there are lots to come.  Hopefully, we can get back out on stage soon and show what we've been up to! facebook.com/tallkingdomInstagram instagram.com/tallkingdom #BUZZMUSIC

Born and raised in Glasgow Scotland and moving down under to Australia, singer/songwriter Charlie McFarlane releases his debut heartfelt single “Blind”. With the release of his latest single, Charlie McFarlane is ready to carve his path into the music industry. Already taking it by the horns, his single “Blind” captures vibrant instrumentals and Charlie McFarlane’s clear-cut and luminous vocals. It’s hard to ignore his structured talent, as his debut single gives us a deeper look into his mind and lets our hearts singalong with his. Singing with poise and strength, he portrays that relatable and overwhelming feeling of losing control when it all goes south. Beginning with serene acoustic guitar, “Blind” takes a heartwarming start with Charlie McFarlane and his soothing instrumentals. With painful lyrics that sing heavy woes of being lost in a rut and not being able to find his way out. After the first chorus, the track's instrumentation begins to incorporate a gut-wrenching kick to support the sincere message. Charlie McFarlane thoroughly showcases his layered songwriting on “Blind”, bringing forward lyrics that let you step away and think. With haunting background vocals that enhance the heartfelt atmosphere, “Blind” is an incredibly progressive track that rises up to well-rounded instrumentals with griping drum patterns and Charlie McFarlane’s fresh talent. His debut single “Blind” is definitely a track to give a listen to. Check out "Blind" here. Hey Charlie McFarlane, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re very excited to feature your passionate debut single “Blind”. Could you expand on where you found inspiration to write the deep and soulful track “Blind”? When I was writing Blind I wanted to take listeners on a journey with me. I wanted them to feel the real emotion that I put into the song. It’s about how I became oblivious to how bad things were going for me at one stage of my life. It takes you on my journey from one of my last days in Scotland to the point where I packed up my whole life and left for a better life in Australia. We're heard that you were born and raised in Glasgow, but moved to Australia and made a home there. Have your environmental musical influences shifted since you’ve moved from Scotland to Australia? How did the move impact Charlie McFarlane’s musical career? I’ve been living in Australia for over three years now. I love everything about Australia apart from summer, its way too hot for me! My musical influences certainly haven’t changed although the artists who I love aren’t as well known down under. The Australian music scene is brilliant and I’ve definitely become a fan of many Australian artists such as Matt Corby and Vance Joy. When I moved here I didn’t sing or have the confidence to try and pursue a career in music but the persistence of my very supportive girlfriend convinced me I was good enough to give it a go and I haven’t looked back. It’s been a great journey so far and I’ve really enjoyed gigging. I feel like I gain more confidence with each gig. Anyone would have had a great laugh watching me at my first gig, I was shaking like a leaf! With your latest debut single “Blind”, Charlie McFarlane gives us a thorough look at your overall sound and music. What made you run with “Blind”, and release it as your debut single rather than any other song you’ve been working on? Blind was the first song I wrote of them all and the one that I definitely enjoyed listening to and connected with the most. It was also the easiest to write. I have listened to it whilst making it far too often to enjoy it now, but I am really happy with how it turned out. I have been lucky to meet a highly talented musician, Lars Andersson in Brisbane, who I make the songs with, and he makes it very easy for me by providing amazing instrumentals. We have a lot more music in the works to be released in the future that we are both excited about. Charlie McFarlane’s single “Blind” offers clear and emotional lyrics that tug at our heartstrings. Could you elaborate on what helps your approach to songwriting, and how you lay down your thoughts to effective lyrics? The best way for me to write songs is to just tell the story and put myself back in the situation that I’m writing about. I don’t think too hard about it - when I do, it doesn’t go too well. I think songwriting, like anything, is something you get better at the more you do it. I have some songs in my notepad on my phone that is so utterly pathetic and cringeworthy it's hysterical. I also got the advice to write as many songs as possible no matter how bad and by around song 10 I should have a good one in there somewhere. instagram.com/charliemcfarlanemusic facebook.com/charliemcfarlanemusic #BUZZMUSIC