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From Jamaica to Toronto, Canada, R&B/Hip-Hop artist Erin B releases his track “Being Bad Works” off his groovy EP “In The Meantime”. The recording artist, songwriter, and dancer releases his music with the pure intention of letting others connect emotionally through his hard work. Erin B draws inspiration and artistic elements from staple R&B/Hip-Hop artists like PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake. His latest track “Being Bad Works” not only serves as an eclectic mix of these artists but provides his own authentic and unique sound that's bound to captivate you. With talented and intricate production, Erin B effectively executes his sincere and creative intentions. “Being Bad Works” kicks off with an anonymous voice note from one of his ex’s. As Erin B’s alluring vocals take the forefront, the layered underlying production begins to swell and grow into a modern-day R&B balladic vibe. His sincere lyricism serves imagery of waiting around for someone who might not see the value in yourself but personally find it within. Not only does Erin B’s lyrics serve an emotionally-rich message, but his vocal delivery effortlessly captures elements of his artistic inspirations and is translated through his own genuine sound. From the tracks, well-crafted production to Erin B’s natural charm through sublime vocals, “Being Bad Works” gives an intimate glimpse of his endless creativity. Discover "Being Bad Works" here. #BUZZMUSIC

Sarah and Felipe are two multitalented artists from Plano, Texas, who formed an indie pop/rock duo called Vanilla & Pepper. After performing at a variety of local restaurants and coffee shops, they expanded their networks to YouTube and soon began releasing their own music. They have already released three singles called “Right to Dream,” “Seven Seas” and, their most recent release, “Pretty Pink Heartache.” Much like the beginning of the “Pretty Pink Heartache” music video, Vanilla & Pepper press play on a cassette player and transport you to a retro world with their newest single. “Pretty Pink Heartache” is a vibrant indie-pop song with rock and roll roots. The snare beat is laid back in and paired with a bass guitar to add more “pepper” to the song. What Vanilla & Pepper brings their fans above all is flawless harmony. As individual singers, they both prove their natural talents with bubbly and energetic voices. When they sing together it’s like they were never meant to sing alone. The pair represents exquisite compatibility; not only in their vocals but in their career as an indie pop/rock duo. Lyrically, they sing about two lovers who continuously end up heartbroken trying to make a relationship work. The music video for “Pretty Pink Heartache” only adds to Vanilla & Pepper’s retro aesthetic. The song starts off with a snare drum beat as neon glitter bounces around on the top of a snare drum in the video. The rest of the video consists of bright colors and neon signs. The pair wears 60’s style outfits and hairdo’s for more vintage effect. With “Pretty Pink Heartache,” Vanilla & Pepper bring the right amount of vanilla and pepper to the indie, pop, and rock genres! Listen to "Pretty Pink Heartache" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Vanilla & Pepper! Both the song and video for “Pretty Pink Heartache” have contagious and uplifting energy! Can you elaborate on the story that your lyrics tell? Sure!  Well first, we would like to talk about the inception of Pretty Pink Heartache. We were on a long road trip and getting restless so we started to read billboard signs out loud for fun. The words that stood out the most were, “what about you, are you injured” (you guessed it!) and “pretty pink.” We then tried singing those words out loud and shortly after, we made up the melody to the chorus. The song eventually developed into a story about a short-lived relationship, where one person feels deceived by their partner’s decision to call it quits. It's a song about miscommunication and not understanding why the relationship ended so abruptly. Seeking closure, the person wonders how their ex is doing while acting as though they are fine when clearly they are hurt. It’s an interesting kind of hurt though, the chorus is sung with a slight sarcastic feel almost as if the main protagonist knows that somehow they will be ok. You recently decided to add a bassist to your duo for more musical flare! Can you tell us how you came to this decision, and how it has changed the dynamic of your duo and musical style? In the beginning part of this year, Vanilla & Pepper got booked to play the Foundation Room at House of Blues in Dallas. We had performed at this venue in the past as a duo. This time, we really wanted to step it up with our overall stage performance. We decided to try and locate a drummer and a bass player to accompany us. Felipe contacted a close friend, Jeremy Piche, who we thought normally played guitar, but it turns out that he enjoys playing bass as well. Jeremy responded with, “I was wondering when you guys would ask me.” Jeremy is awesome! He’s been a huge help and brings so much to the table. As far as the dynamic of Vanilla & Pepper goes, It has certainly filled up our sound. Jeremy is very supportive and encourages us to continue being the main driving force in the music creating process. We really enjoy how bass guitar brings so much feeling and vibe to our songs. As individual artists, you have your own talents and tastes. Can you tell us how you are able to fuse together both of your music styles as a duo? Sarah comes from a very singer-songwriter and pop music background. Felipe was born in Mexico and really likes things with a lot of guitar like blues rock, punk, and indie. When we started jamming together we would listen to each other’s music and eventually found some common artists that we like and that really started focusing our sound. When we write music, Felipe is good at creating guitar riffs and chords, Sarah then comes up with lyrics and vocal melodies. One common theme that we noticed that people would comment on is on our ability to blend our voices to create nice harmonies, so that’s also a big part of what helps us combine our talents. Speaking of different talents, Sarah does artwork and graphic designs for Vanilla & Pepper, while Felipe enjoys doing all of the band’s recording and music production. You are currently working on your first EP as a duo. Can you give fans a hint on what they can expect on this EP? We are indeed working on an EP at the moment! Actually, this is a very interesting time to be working on music with everything crazy that’s going on in the world right now. We had a handful of ideas to begin writing and we are currently in our home studio working out each idea. We want to continue to write songs with uplifting and positive vibes. So far it’s safe to say to stay tuned for a good blend of vocal harmonies, catchy guitar riffs, and maybe a little bit of Spanglish sprinkled on one of the tracks. We’re going to aim for fun, exciting songs that we hope people can relate to. Music that can really showcase who Vanilla & Pepper are. facebook.com/vanillapeppermusic instagram.com/vanillapeppermusic #BUZZMUSIC

Tyler Mars is a Pico Rivera based artist who’s music is all about setting a vibe, this is especially true in his latest release “Red”, which was produced by his producer Bobbybeatz. Since beginning to release music in 2019 Tyler has been perfect his craft with his producer to keep putting out music that creates an emotional connection with the listener. “Red” is one of those late rainy night tunes that you put on while sulking on the couch. This downtempo Hip-Hop tune has a really intimate feeling to it that allows for us to really feel it inside, “Red” hits you deep. Tyler’s lyricism and creativity really shine here, there are a ton of thought-provoking hooky lyrics that instantly get stuck in your head. Combined with Tyler’s creative vocal effects that suddenly transform from a slightly ambient rap to lo-fi telephone effects, this release will keep you constantly on your toes. “Red” features a soft intimate piano, soft little violin melodies, a downtempo 808 drum rhythm, and of course Tyler’s exciting rap performance that will leave you wanting more. This is a release that shows the latest and greatest of Tyler Mars and we are thrilled to see what he puts out next. You can listen to “Red” here. Hey Typer Mars! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your latest release “Red” seems to be about falling in love with someone, how do these lyrics connect with you? What was the inspiration behind them? The inspiration for this song had to do with my past relationship when I was with her too me she was the baddest chick. We are loving the collaboration between you and Bobbybeatz, how did the two of you meet? What is the workflow like between the two of you when you’re creating a song? It’s actually a crazy story Bobbybeatz and I went to high school together but we hardly spoke Till we had a summer school class and really got to know another one another & we would finish our work and just start freestyling to beats one YouTube and we instantly connect and had been my brother ever since. Creating music with this dude is the most amazing feeling in the world that which makes the workflow so consistent. It’s definitely exciting to live in multiple cities in your life! How has living in both LA and Pico Rivera influenced the music that you are creating? What was that transition like when you had moved out of LA? Did that inspire any music? Most definitely living both cities have had a huge impact on my music and the culture I want to build the move itself was little hard because we had to leave the home me and my sister were raised in so the move was a little tough but Pico has Treated me and my family with open arms and we love it here. Since starting to release music in 2019 you definitely have come a long way, how do you think you have grown as an artist since your first release? Do you have any goals that you are aiming to achieve for future releases? With each song, I Release We truly feel we are getting better and better every time we are always improving and always setting the mood. instagram.com/themoodismars twitter.com/themoodismars #BUZZMUSIC

Tony Appleseed is a singer/songwriter based out of Asbury Park who blurs the lines anywhere from rock to hip-hop. Since the start of his career, he has released his debut LP 'Metanoia' in 2015 and then in 2016 followed up with two more EP's. Back in July, Tony Appleseed released his latest LP 'Entropy' and off of it is the chill borderline electronic post-apocalyptic song, "Fragile, Pt. II." "Fragile, Pt. II" features acoustic but electronic hybrid trip-hop drums with creative delay effects, grooving tremolo guitars, crunchy lead guitars, and an incredibly moody vocal performance that dynamically transforms with flairs of distortion effects. The melodic storytelling in the vocals carries an almost melancholic feel; you can feel reminiscent of a lost one with this or even you can feel fired up for something epic to happen. There is an interesting blend of emotions where you'll be able to look at the picture from a different perspective and get a different experience out of it. There are many beautiful textures that really built up in this release. Like a modern blend of Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead; whatever Tony Appleseed is doing to create this moody atmosphere, we are loving it and cannot wait to hear what else is coming next. Listen to "Fragile, Pt. II" here. Hey Tony Appleseed! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Wow, "Fragile, Pt. II" is like an outer world experience where you can feel something different depending on how you look at the song. How does the song make you feel? Was there an intended emotion you had wanted? When I initially wrote “Fragile, Pt. II” the song was something I used for an entirely different project, the song had an entirely different meaning and genre. I liked the chord progression a lot and didn’t want to abandon it, but mentally I am in a different place from the old lyrics and didn’t relate much to the old style either. I saved the progression for a rainy day so to speak. One day I decided to try to program the chord progression of the old song into my electribe and that was the skeleton for the new arrangement. I layered on acoustic drums, electric piano, guitar, bass, vocals, and mellotron and sat on the new instrumental version that you heard today for almost a year before the right lyrics came to me. I made 2 other albums before it hit me, but I didn’t want to force it, and I wanted the original sentiment of the song to disappear before I could come up with a new idea. It’s no secret that the song is about the current state of our planet. Human beings at large are ignoring the careless, selfish, destructive behavior that is causing irreversible damage to this place we call home. We pollute the air, the oceans, consume non-renewable goods, and send them off to a landfill out of sight, out of mind. This trend of consumer capitalism is catching up to us as we slowly watch different species of animals and insects go extinct. Probably the most important one currently at risk is our bee population. With the toxic pesticides we use, if we kill off the bees, so goes most of our food supply. I suppose the intended emotion is amidst all this carelessness, we need to make a change in our lifestyles before it’s too late. It’s not new information, but like a lot in life, it is a mistake we repeatedly make that we have to continually relearn. When I reflect upon it, I suppose it makes me sad that people at large don’t necessarily care, but putting the idea down helps me get these feelings of helplessness off my chest and to hopefully reach others with this message. We are loving this moody but upfront and dynamic record you had put together. What were some of the influences that had to lead you to go in this direction? What had made those influences an influence for you? Thanks! I suppose everything in my life is an influence. The people around me, the music I listen to, my personal experience, as well as the larger human experience. The album is entitled Entropy, it is about endings but also new beginnings. A lot of the album was written and recorded before the birth of my son. The first few songs were about him and what it would be like to be a father, messages to him, and how my life would be different. As the album goes on, it trades off on topics of personal anecdotes and experience, as well as larger human/cosmic topics. I tend to zoom in and out on life a lot because I feel the two extremes often relate to each other. Sort of in the way trees looks similar to our veins or parts of the galaxy look similar to parts of our brain, etc. When I write music a lot of the time I feel like it is because I have to get a difficult topic off my chest, that I can later look back and reflect on through the song. It is a very good outlet to have and way to channel my ideas. What makes those an influence is the ability of the experience to move me enough to open my eyes and question my current reality and thought patterns. There's a quite unique sonic experience in "Fragile, Pt. II". To us, it feels like a unique blend between Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead. What was the production and recording process like for this? Was there a particular element that was created first? You caught me. I am definitely a big fan of Radiohead, as well as Nine Inch Nails, though I listen to many different types of music, not just electronic. I suppose I sort of answered your question about the production part partially in question #1. But I will add to that, every album and song I create is in my home studio antFARM(studio) which is also open to other local artists that I work with on recording, mixing, mastering, or producing their records. To reiterate the creation process, the chord progression came first, with a slow pulsing synth, then I layered the electronic beats, then recorded the electric piano, everything else that I mentioned in question 1 came last. After having put out now your second LP and two EP's, how do you think you have grown as an artist? Is there any advice that you have now that you wish you could have told your younger self? Every album I create, I try to do something new from the last record, whether that be sonically or conceptually, although a few lyrical themes do carry on from each album, because I still am the same person. For example my first album, Metanoia was largely piano-centric, and the songs were mostly composed on the piano. When I did Color Blind, I tried not to approach every song starting with the same instrument. Some songs were written with ukulele, synthesizer, sequencers, or guitar first, a few songs were threaded together in the studio alternating between parts, seeing where the moment took me. I always try different approaches. Lyrics first, sometimes music first, sometimes a melody first, this way each song has a different feel. Although I can be very eclectic musically, I try to keep the pop song structure for the most part. How I have grown as an artist, also coincides with how I have grown as a person. But musically, I suppose I have learned not to overthink things. Recording, mixing, and mastering your own music after writing the songs can be exhausted. I have also tried to wear my heart on my sleeve a bit less since my first record. Since we do change as people, angry or vindictive emotions often don’t age well. Still working on writing happy-sounding songs. I’ll let you guys know when I’m able to crack the code on that one Usually when I’m happy, and everything is good, I try to just experience life. instagram.com/tonyappleseedgroup #BUZZMUSIC

Aroc is a Hip-Hop artist who started his name off with his brand and movement called, Everybody Workin, which led to him selling merchandise and soon lead to the funding of Everybody Workin Records. Recently Aroc released his deeply personal single “To Whom It May Concern” and it is an emotional love story based on a true story. Instantly while listening we are given massive old school vibes that have so much raw emotion and energy. Despite the nostalgic feeling to “To Whom It May Concern”, there is an underlying almost tragic story behind it that we dare not to spoil and leave it up to the listener to discover it - it is something incredibly touching and beautiful. We are loving how Aroc master-crafts the lyrics to continuously tell a story and keep painting a vivid picture that is only complete once the song ends. This release features R&B vocal licks, almost bluesy guitar lines, an old school kinda dirty kinda heavy drum kit, plucky little synths, and Aroc’s wonderful performance that almost feels like a dynamic spoken word. This release is an evolving story with a beginning, middle, and end, and has us constantly listening for what is going to happen next. We can’t wait to hear what else Aroc will be putting out there for us. Discover Aroc and his music here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Aroc! Your latest single “To Whom It May Concern” is quite an emotional rollercoaster; this being based on a true story, was it ever hard for you to write up and put the whole story together as lyrics and show it to the world? Nah not really cause I drew a lot of parts from different real-life situations and just put them together to paint a picture everyone could feel. We are loving the super old school vibe behind the instrumental, was the backing beat created before the lyrics, or was it the other way around? What was the process like to create it? 4sho, the beat was made prior to my writing to it. It actually was sent to me after I made a tweet on twitter saying I was accepting beats from the producer, lmg, out of Ohio. So one night late as hell at the crib rolling up some gas and turned the beat up. The hook was the first thing I worked on and it came to me, "Gotta treat'er good that's all she asks" and I kept vibing to it, it was wrap I got in a zone immediately lol. Then like a week or so later I went to the lab with my bro, J manifest, cause he go put that damn sauce on the mix and we perfected the track, came up with "To Whom It May Concern" It’s quite impressive to have such an established brand with Everybody Workin, what was it like to get that brand up and running and then to transition into it now also being a record label? What kinds of challenges and lessons did you face along the way? Coming up hustling every day, that was something I would utter every day around da trap riding through da streets with my bros, Everybody is working, if you don't work you don't eat let's get this bread. Then everybody started saying too, that's how I knew everybody could relate to it. So it caught across Rocky Mount, NC then spread across NC. At the time it wasn't many if any established brands where we were from. So then came the merchandise which, was ultimately my intro to the fashion side of the game. The merchandise and music complimented each other. Got the paperwork and business right expeditiously. From then to now the brand is an established company. From champagne to liquor deals, we know how to structure it and seal that deal. We doing all this independently no backing just pure hustle and focusing on the business. You know far as music the money off that comes later especially because things streaming now and the deals we work are more direct along with the clothing, direct sales, and marketing. With this release being incredibly emotional, is there a type of message or person that you’re hoping that this song will resonate with most? Preciate you for that, I write all my music with a message in it. The message really likes it says to treat your significant other rights whether man or woman. Always uplift them every chance you get. I want it to resonate with everybody who can relate to it. Plus everybody thinks I only do trap and strip club music, so this was different from me but ima versatile artist I get money from all angles. twitter.com/everybodyworkin instagram.com/therealaroc_everybodyworkin #BUZZMUSIC

Currently residing in Nashville, TN, Callen is the kind of artist that's influenced by a variety of musical stylings. That's the type of quality that's reflected heavily within his music, as the production, combined with vocal outflow, bring about an environment that feels eclectic. Callen has always had visions for music and his overall creative content festers for long periods of time, as his artistry has always felt intrinsic to him. Callen extends his artistry with his capabilities as a musician--playing drums, the piano, as well as the guitar growing up, Callen cultivated his overall sound with patience and time. There's a certain kind of easy flow to Callen's latest release, titled "Warm", featuring artist Erin Jarvis. The production stylings of this particular offering from Callen captures a bubbly and exuberant atmosphere, followed by a vivid storyline of a complicated connection. Callen strategically meshed the vocals of Erin Jarvis with that of his own, and the product felt undeniably sincere. "Warm" has irony in its title because as we listened along to the track, we felt warm aspects come to light. The melody was swift but made us feel relaxed. The vocal dynamics were soothing and stayed consistent throughout the entirety of the track. "Warm" offers a positive, stress-free environment via its vivacious ambiance. We're happy for the dedication Callen has towards the creation of music, because we're excited to see where he will continue to grow his artistry from here! Check out Callen's track, "Warm", here. Hey, Callen! Welcome! The debut of "Warm" has come, and the song itself is effusive! How do you feel now that the track has been released to listeners? Do you feel that you received the feedback you expected to? "I feel good about the song. We worked on it for a long time and got it to the right place. There were so many different productions in the process of trying to find its home. The release process with the video is definitely a rewarding experience for me personally. As far as feedback goes, I definitely expected the majority of responses we got back from curators, but ultimately I was happy with where the song ended up sonically and cinematically. I've tailored songs in the past with curator and A&R feedback, but this song felt more personal. I'm happy with it, and I'm happy with the way people are receiving it. Has anything shocked you thus far regarding yourself as an artist who is continuing to cultivate their ultimate sound? What would you say you've learned most about yourself during the manifestation of your sound and music? As far as cultivating a unique sonic identity, this has always been a struggle of mine, especially being a producer that tends to create a variety of genres. Something that caught me off guard recently in my creative process was certain sonic tags I have in my productions and melodies. My brother noticed it, and I didn't really recognize that I was doing that until he said something. I really noticed it when I started to collect all of the recordings I made into samples and use them in other songs. See if you can find any in warm or with other artists! It's a cool way to think about how artists and producers make themselves stand out consistently in a heavily oversaturated market. In terms of manifesting my music, I feel a new sense of clarity every single time a song is really finished. In a weird unexplainable way (which is ironic... cuz clarity) that is how I know a song is truly finished. It is kind of like a weight being lifted off your chest with a little bit of chills and a sudden burst of energy. It is a really good feeling. As an artist who has already had a consistent vision and passion for music, how do you feel you have an advantage over others within the music scene regarding the finding of your artistic persona? As far as having a consistent vision and passion for music, I don't really want to say I have an advantage over other artists in the music scene, being an artist is and always will be a struggle, but in every newly added clarity I get, I learn to enjoy the journey instead of a rush to where I am hoping to be. As far as passion for music, I'm lucky I have hockey and running to refresh that passion. If I don't take a break from music at least once a week especially these days, I start to feel pretty burnt out. In regards to having a consistent vision, I try my best not to change my vision every day, better yet just strengthen and add depth to why I'm making music in the first place. Personally, sincerity from the get-go in any type of relationship is important. I'm sure anyone would agree with that. However, sincerity is not always easy and the majority of the times when it's not, things can, put simply, just fall apart. Lately, I've been writing a lot of songs about personal experience in hopes that people can relate, know that they aren't crazy or alone. Thanks for digging the song and I appreciate you having me here! Hello Erin, thank you for joining us today with Callen! Tell us, what was it like collaborating with Callen on "Warm"? Was this your first collaboration? Hi BuzzMusic! Thank you for having us! Callen and I have known each other for a few years and collaborated on other projects so working on "Warm" was a blast!  Callen had an idea of saying "you make me warm" in a song, and we built the song around that hook. We finished the lyrics and stepped away from it to work on other projects, but eventually came back to it with fresh ears.  This was the best thing we could have done because it revived all of the initial excitement we had for the idea, which can sometimes wane while in the workshopping process. What was it like filming and executing the music video for "Warm"? What was the vision? We took our time with the music video process and actually ended up shooting it a few different ways until it felt right.  Callen and I really watched to capture the cinematic magic that the song already has.  Every scene in the music video was authentic: we took shots at a local bar, drove around East Nashville, and even snuck into an abandoned building a few times (I still have battle scars from hopping the fence!).  As much fun as it looked like we were having, we totally were! What would you like new fans to know about you and your music? To all the fans who loved "Warm," thank you!  This is the first track I've released since my debut single "Supplier," which dropped in September of last year, and it feels awesome to have received so much positive feedback.  As an artist, I think the discovery process is more fun when I am asking myself the right questions--what do I want to say and how do I want to say it--and I've been lucky to work with other talented artists, who add to that fulfillment.  Lately, I've been digging into production, and I can't wait to share what I've been working on.  You can definitely expect more collaborations between Callen and myself, as well as a few singles that will be coming out this summer! instagram.com/callensounds facebook.com/callensounds twitter.com/callensounds #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Montréal, Canada, pop/rock band Civil House is back with their latest high energy single “Broken Bottles”. The bi-lingual trio has worked extremely hard to find their unique sound, blending elements from genres like rock, smooth R&B, and indie/alternative. From the legendary backstreet venues of downtown Montréal to sharing their eclectic music with the rest of the world, Civil House is ready to continue their music careers with ferocity. Their latest radiant hit “Broken Bottles” captures the natural enthusiasm of being around someone you love, and missing them when the night gets cold. However, with dynamic and rocking instrumentation, we’re left with soaring melodies that capture Civil House’s broad and exhilarating sound. “Broken Bottles” opens with lush and serene acoustic strumming, underneath Civil House’s frontman’s mesmerizing vocal range. Transitioning into the first verse, the track grows wider in instrumentation with upbeat drum patterns and pulsing electric guitar melodies. The track takes exciting turns, only to find Civil House’s powerful songwriting capabilities and ability to include different aspects in one song to create something more complex and intriguing. “Broken Bottles” exudes love and enthusiasm with feel-good lyrics like “Can you whisper in my ear? I wanna feel what I’ve been missing all these years”. With an upbeat song and an even more energetic performance, we’re ready to hear what Civil House releases next. Listen to “Broken Bottles” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Civil House! We’re loving your unique sound and concise lyricism on your single “Broken Bottles”. Between the trio that is Civil House, can you share what the groups creative process was like, and how you went about finding your diverse sound for “Broken Bottles”? Like our lives, Broken Bottles is a bit of a roller coaster. It’s set in motion with a steady voice and relaxed guitar, only to be launched into a punchy, drum-driven verse of wavy vocal lines. These parts were written to highlight the trance-like flow of the chorus, which paints a soothing picture of liberation from a frantic, unhappy life. We imagine that creating a track like “Broken Bottles” and its dynamic instrumentation would be very complex and intricate. Could you expand on any challenges Civil House faced when creating your exciting single “Broken Bottles”? How were they overcome? Recording the track was pretty smooth, apart from the vocals (those took a few tries). The hardest part would have been the end. We spent quite a bit of time trying to find a balance between the echoey drums and voice against the dry, overdriven guitar. The goal was to create a spacious feel without losing tightness. With “Broken Bottles” being your third single as Civil House, you’ve already captured the likes of effective bands and their creative songwriting. Would you share with our readers who are some of Civil House’s major musical influences, and how they’ve impacted the group? For this song in, Alex Turner’s over-pronounced and dramatized style of singing was a definite influence. We’ve always been fans of the Artic Monkeys and that comes out in the verses. But the chorus shifts to a very laid-back yet sincere sweep. Coldplay’s album, “Parachutes” inspired this feel, as the vocals seem to just float above the background. With the drums, we aimed for an energizing, uplifting indie feel to accompany the pop bassline. Not to mention Civil House’s relatable and clear songwriting skills on your single “Broken Bottles”, can you share how Civil House found original inspiration for “Broken Bottles”, and how you channeled emotions to song? Broken Bottles is a change from the previous tracks we’ve released, which were a tad morbid. It was written after a long and drawn-out period of depression was finally put to an end. It’s about choosing to set our eyes on a new tomorrow, instead of wallowing in the miseries of a broken yesterday. instagram.com/civilhouseband facebook.com/CivilHouseMTL #BUZZMUSIC

Jon Davis is a Pop artist who blends his classical vocal training with modern styles. Since the start of his career, he has been seen in commercials, television, and film, and has created music with C-Ray of OnKey Entertainment and Sony / ATV for his album. Jon Davis recently released his single "Easy" and we are loving it. "Easy" features deep pulsing bass, organic characterful drums, ambient moody pads, and an incredibly intimate honest raw vocal performance that easily highlights Jon Davis' melodic writing. There is a bit of an energetic bouncy feeling here that builds to an epic chorus that hits you right in the gut with a powerful vocal performance that soothes your mind before hitting you again with a mini drop that sends your body into dancing mayhem. There is a great sense of pushing and pulling here that was expertly master-crafted. Every element in "Easy" works together to create an intricate evolving wave of emotion that Jon Davis's vocals perfectly ride on before it crashes down into a mega chorus that you will easily be humming along with. We cannot wait for his new album and what he has in store for us. Discover "Easy" here. facebook.com/officialjondavismusic instagram.com/officialjondavis twitter.com/jondavissings #BUZZMUSIC

Rachel Mintz has dropped a brand-new EP and we couldn’t be more excited. Originally from Florida, the artist moved to Los Angeles back in 2004 to pursue a career in music, which has always been close to her heart. Growing up, Rachel belonged to a very musical family, and began writing her own songs at just 8 years old. She sang and traveled in bands for a while until decided to go solo, and her new song “Here Alone” along with many others is the result of tremendous hard work and collaboration. “Here Alone” is a track off of Rachel’s new EP 'Shed A Tear', a beautiful song about trying to break free from something holding you back. The song is slow and serene, allowing you to get lost in the music and Rachel’s soft, flowing vocals. She has a well-developed tone and sings every note with purpose, truly from the heart. Her voice is accompanied by smooth and airy instrumentals, perfectly complimenting the mood of the song. The otherworldly atmosphere of the song takes you on a journey through Rachel’s emotions, as she sings about wanting to start again. She feels stuck and her lyrics tell a story of a cry for help, all tied up into a delicate and meaningful song. Rachel Mintz has a talent for creating a connection with her listeners, which will carry her a long way as an artist. Check out “Here Alone” for yourself by clicking here. Hey Rachel Mintz, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re moved by your heartfelt and touching lyrics on your song “Kick Me”. Could you share what sparked the initial inspiration for writing the tender song? Thank you so much, it’s a pleasure! I wrote the lyrics during the early stages of a relationship when I wasn’t sure about the feelings or intentions of my partner. My ruminating thoughts can become so agonizing at times, it might be easier if someone would just kick me! We’ve heard that recent EP “Shed a Tear” had a variety of producer/engineer collaborations. With your track “Kick Me” off the EP, how was the creative process with these producers/engineers, and what did Rachel Mintz takeaway from the experience? Kick Me was the first song on the EP we recorded so I was really just becoming acquainted with the boys. As you become more comfortable with the people you’re collaborating with it’s easier to experiment with ideas. When Shane and Ian asked me what kind of percussion I was thinking for the track, I beatboxed my idea and they both thought it was perfect. I thought they were out of their minds but it ended up being the main percussion line of the track. There were some psychedelics involved that helped open up new pathways for experimentation. I think my biggest takeaway was to learn to trust my arrangement ideas. After moving from Miami to Los Angeles to start your music career, Rachel Mintz took a long break in between creation. How did this time off impact your approach to music, did it let you change aspects of your sound or experiment with something new? I honestly thought I was done with music. It wasn’t until I experienced a traumatic event and was left with time alone that I started to write again. I was always in such a rush when I was younger. I was determined on my recent journey to create the best songs I possibly could and was absolutely meticulous about every detail of the tracks. Somehow that wasn’t an utmost priority for me before. As far as changing my sound and starting something new, I don’t really have an agenda. I just write whatever feels right. I guess as I’ve gotten older I’ve mellowed out. My old bands were very aggressive. Maybe now I have less angst and more wisdom. With your recent EP “Shed a Tear” making waves across the music industry, could you speak on the EP’s overall theme and what you want your audience to take away from it? I never set out for an overall theme but once it was completed and I could look back and reflect on the EP in its totality, the constant theme was pain. Working through pain, being open and honest about pain. Nothing is more rewarding than for people to be moved by my music. If it makes people feel something, I can’t ask for more than that. What are you doing to keep inspired during these difficult times? It’s not that easy for me to feel inspired at the moment but listening to music I love helps as well as forcing myself to practice. It’s hard to focus right now. I know inspiration can’t be forced but when I keep working that muscle I know eventually the right hook or bridge will come out when it’s ready. instagram.com/rachelmintz facebook.com/rachelmintzmusic twitter.com/rachelmintz #BUZZMUSIC

Southern California alternative rock band Lithic releases their high energy track “La La Land” off their upcoming EP. Consisting of Jack Dinger, Juan Peña, Marvin Buessau, and Stone Panunzio. After each member graduated from Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, Lithic was formed to serve their eclectic tastes and provide an intriguing genre-blending sound to their audience. Their latest rocking hit “La La Land” captures elements of ambient alternative to hard-hitting rock, around incredibly exciting vocal arrangements locking in our attention. Lithic’s first single “La La Land” off their upcoming EP serves a gripping glimpse of what we’re about to hear while starting off the process with a bang. Keeping us hooked with soaring guitar riffs and complex percussion, Lithic’s track “La La Land” is quite the exciting one. Opening with an upbeat muffled drum pattern leading up to funky electric guitar melodies receiving our full undivided attention, Lithic takes their relentless energy to the maximum on this track. Reaching the songs hook, we’re struck with a catchy melody through exhilarating vocals allowing us to sing along and get down with Lithic’s surreal vibe. “La La Land” takes a turn with heavier rock instrumentation, closing out the song with trailblazing electric guitar and throbbing drum patterns only to leave us wanting more. Anticipating the release of their upcoming EP, we’re excited to hear more of Lithic is made of. Listen to "La La Land" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Lithic! We’re loving the vibes that Lithic gives off on your recent single “La La Land”. Could Lithic take us through where the band found inspiration to write such a high energy and riveting song? Funny enough, I (Stone) started writing this song as a class project at Berklee College of Music, and I quickly became attached to it. It reflected a deep unease I was feeling at the time. The dark lyrics paint a vivid picture of the struggles of severe depression. On the contrary, the upbeat vibe of the song represents the facade. This contrast is the essence of “La La Land”. It’s evident that Lithic grasps musical inspiration from many different genres and styles of music. Could you name a few of the band’s main influences and how these artists/groups may have impacted Lithic’s original sound? We’re all over the place! It changes every day, and we continue to check out new shit. We love The Beatles, Nirvana, Billie Eilish, Wolf Alice, and Tame Impala, to name a few. It really depends on which of the four of us you ask. We are all really unique characters; a big part of our sound is our interpersonal chemistry. We suck :) Your track “La La Land” captures an authentic blend of a bright alternative to blistering rock. Since Lithic is known to be very genre-blending, could you elaborate on your creative process for “La La Land”, and how Lithic transitions from sound to sound? Jack and I write a lot of stuff together, and also compose individually! I wrote a good amount of the parts/lyrics for La La Land for a class, and Jack and I had some fun getting it all worked out afterward. It’s very much in our nature to ebb and flow; we just vibe and new tunes pop out. It’s pretty dope! Our rhythm section, Juan Peña, and Marvin Buessau, is the engine which propels us forward. Their relentless groove is key to Lithic’s sound. It’s not a genre thing, it’s just music to us! We like, very very much, to groove as hard as possible. In regards to your single “La La Land”, Lithic establishes top-flight atmospheres within seconds of listening to the track. Could the band expand on why you wanted “La La Land” to lead the way for your upcoming EP? We chose this single because we wanted to come out blazing. It also happens to be a very subtle nod to our new home in LA (the proverbial La La Land). It’s been a while since our last release, and this song brings all the energy needed to come out of the woodwork and make a statement. What can we expect to see from Lithic next? You can expect some new music around the bend! Keep your ears to the road, and your eyes on our Instagram, @lithicofficial. The new stuff is FUCKED, just sayin….. Once this is all over (COVID-19) we’ll be bringing the party to just about anywhere that will have us, so be prepared. instagram.com/lithicofficial facebook.com/lithicofficial lithicofficial.com #BUZZMUSIC