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From just outside of Washington D.C., Emmie Dohse is a soft pop, classical singer-songwriter on the rise. Having been immersed in piano as a child, she recently opened the door to adding lyrics to her music. With her new artistic style, she is creating a whole new sound that now includes her own story. She enjoys incorporating heartbreak, horrible dates, recurring dreams, what-ifs, and many more unique topics into her songwriting. This young artist is creating a name for herself in the classical and soft pop industries through her intrinsic talent with the piano, and her newfound art in songwriting. Her newest single “Fortress” is a four and a half minute song that embodies soul and emotion. Emmie Dohse sings the entirety of fortress while she plays a dramatic piano background. Having grown up learning Beethoven, Bach and Debussy on piano, Emmie Dohse easily shows her fans how comfortable and familiar she is with the keys. Through her cords alone she is able to recreate her real feelings and share them with her audience. Her soprano voice is soft and full of power as she easily navigates between gentle verses and intense build-ups. The tasteful pairing of the dramatic piano with surrendering vocals gives music lovers everywhere a new artful masterpiece. Lyrically, she sings about heartbreak which allows for her song to be understood and felt by her audiences. Emmie Dohse successfully brings the classical genre to light for more people to enjoy by creating a poetic storyline with her lyrics. Listen to "Fortress" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Emmie Dohse! The serenity of “Fortress” swept us off of our feet. Can you elaborate on your message behind your lyrics for “Fortress?” I have an unfortunate tendency to cut wonderful people out of my life if they aren't as open as I want them to be. Loyalty and communication are really big in any type of relationship. Fortress is about the frustration and hurt that come with realizing this person was meant to only be in your life for a short time and realizing you didn't mean as much to them as you thought. You told us that some of your artistic inspiration comes from artists like Allison Krauss and Sara Bareilles. Can you elaborate on how these musicians influence your songs? I've always been a fan of the simple arrangements in music - a piano, a stellar voice - the bare bones, in addition to exceptional songwriting. Allison's voice is flawless 100% of the time, and she tells one heck of a story in her singing, no matter what the song is about. Sara Bareilles might be one of the best songwriters of our generation; her lyrics make you think "that's exactly what I feel but didn't know how to put into words". Some of your lyrical inspiration comes from emotional commercials, recurring dreams, people in your life and what-ifs. Can you elaborate on how you create your poetic lyrics from these specific subjects? I'm a slow-processor. When something resonates with me, I take a long time to think about it and its potential meaning. Usually, that means it's something important and worthwhile. I'll write down some type of response, a few phrases that could maybe lead to a song. You can make anything interesting to listen to if it comes from a vulnerable and heartfelt place. You grew up learning Beethoven, Bach, and Debussy on piano and only recently began adding lyrics to your songs. How does having a piano background influence your music style, and how has it evolved since your recent addition of lyrics? A piano is like a home base. It's comfortable and automatic, like a native language. Because of classical and theoretical training, I know what feelings I want to convey in the music and what chord progressions to use. It's been interesting adding lyrics because I don't want to play something underneath the words that are too repetitive or simple, or too difficult that I can't concentrate on singing the lyrics! That's just something I'll keep having to explore and get used to. instagram.com/emmiedohsemusic #BUZZMUSIC

LA Rodriguez is an artist who fuses the styles of Latin, R&B, and Techno in an almost unpredictable way that keeps you on the edge of your seat as you listen. LA Rodriguez’s music has been featured in Fader, Pitchfork, Billboard Magazine, KanyeToThe, Mountain Dew’s Green Label, and many more. Recently, to hype us up for his upcoming “Felt Like You” album LA Rodriguez released his mellowed out ethereal but upbeat single “It’s Just My Love”. As “It’s Just My Love” begins, we felt surrounded with interesting textures and slowly felt like we were begging to float up to the abyss of sound that LA Rodriguez created. Throughout the tune we felt constantly on our toes, not knowing what new sound would be brought to our ears. The deep message of wanting someone to stop running away is one that we find all too relatable when falling for someone. “It’s Just My Love” features organic sounding drum rhythm that keeps a steady pace throughout the record, spaced-out synths that constantly have us listening out for the interesting tones, a rock-solid bass line that holds the floor, and a dynamically evolving honest vocal performance from LA Rodriguez that holds us in place from floating away. This is the perfect record to sit back, kick your feet up and completely blast out loud; it’s a recipe for a good time. Listen to “It’s Just My Love” here. Welcome to BuzzMusic LA Rodriguez! Your latest single “It’s Just My Love” is full of interesting evolving synth tones, how were these created? What had inspired you to use such interesting sounds? Glad to be typing to you. The synths were so inspired by Yukihiro Takahashi and that whole 80’s Japanese pop sound. Fun fact Yukihiro Takahashi’s birthday is the day before mine. The song felt so empty with just the guitar and bass and my high pitched “MY LOVE” in the background, so we added like 4 synths. Gamal added 2 padded synths that go throughout the chorus and verse and I added that warpy-bubbly pad in the pre-chorus and that rising pad that drops into the chorus. The vocal performance has a very honest and approachable feeling to it; combined with the relatable lyrics, how do you find yourself relating to the music? Was there a particular mindset that you had to get in to write and perform this song? Well, actually my producer/best buddy came up with the chorus, that “stop running from it” part. And at the time, I didn’t want something so direct and pointed like that on the album, but it was hot so I had to lol. The mindset for me was like “think early 2000’s, almost parody music. Sad and dorky but still fun and endearing". Which led me to the singing. Lol, I am by no means a singer or a vocalist or anything like that, so I think there’s a certain relatability that lends itself to that feeling. When you miss someone it's not cool or polished. Coming from a Latin background, there is definitely a little bit of that Latin spice in “It’s Just My Love”. Were there any artists of that style that you took notes from and inspired some of your own creativity? I’ve never heard that before but that’s hilarious. I don’t think anyone Latino or Hispanic influenced this song in particular. In fact, I would say the inverse! If you see salsa artworks and song structures they’re usually so robust and bright and confident, whereas this song and artwork are very very timid and shy. It’s definitely all conscious decisions, but I think a lot of it is out of my control. Like, I can’t sing well and I'm shy and at a point and time, I really missed someone. We are incredibly excited for your upcoming “Felt Like You” album, how does the music compare to this single? What kind of growth as an artist did you have from when you began writing “It’s Just My Love” compared to the album? You and me both lol. I wouldn’t say there’s another song on the album that sounds like "My Love”. I’m not sure If I'm a rapper or a bedroom pop artist... like, this album has a real “Identity Crisis” vibe going on. Sonically though, as far as subject matter or topics go, this is a breakup album through and through. There are skits and voice notes all over this thing. It’s supposed to all be reminiscent of your own life and situation. ‘Felt Like You’ is supposed to be about YOU. There aren’t a lot of albums nowadays you can listen to. And sit with your thoughts too. Everyone is going to get a different feeling or message from the album and that’s the point. instagram.com/emptypinata #BUZZMUSIC

Hailing from Trenton, NJ, R&B/Soul artist/producer Bradd Marquis blesses us with his incredibly unifying single “No War”. Drawing inspiration from Soul/R&B legends like Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, and Donny Hathaway, Brad Marquis has blended the purpose of his preceding forefathers with feel-good modern-day production. His latest invigorating single “No War” runs on one main theme, love and the ineffectiveness of war. He sings that war never solved anything, and the only way the human race will thrive is if we come together as one. While tying in soulful and blood-pumping production overtop his emotionally-rich vocals, Bradd Marquis has perfected effective songwriting. “No War” begins with simple yet effective lyrics, “Where’s the love? Where’s heart?”. While the track's production serves an initial beat of what sounds like soldiers marching into battle, it then shifts into a foot-stomping kick adding conceptual layers within. What makes the song that much more exhilarating is the physical brass and the electric guitar stylings of Marcus Machado, channeling elements from different musical eras while blending them effortlessly. Bradd Marquis’ vocals are another breathtaking aspect of “No War”, clearly portraying the likes of his iconic inspirations as well as Gordon Chambers powerful background vocal arrangement. Through his soulful and passionate songwriting, Bradd Marquis preaches that we bring back love in the world and start feeling remorse for damaging different parts of our world with brutal wars. Listen to "No War" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Bradd Marquis! We’re moved by your passionate songwriting on your single “No War”. What made you want to create “No War”, and serve a greater message that needs to be heard? My whole life has funneled me to this moment!  Living in racially charged communities, living in low income underserved communities, receiving a degree in African American studies, working in education and for non-profits, my personal spiritual journey with Christ; It's all come to a head and "No War" is the beginning of that unfiltered expression. I believe loss and growth have given me the courage and vision to full fill a greater purpose and my preferred platform has always been the arts.   Over the last few years, I've felt a large portion of society was screaming to be heard (myself included) but it was being drowned out by the over-saturation of misinformation into the market place.  It was being drowned out and ignored by individuals who saw no hope or just didn't care so they chose to distract themselves with what I felt were superficial goals or entertainment.  Entertainment that on the surface my seem harmless but subconsciously it was destructive. In the past, during times like these, music led the way towards awareness, activism, and healing.  I wasn't hearing these messages in the market place so "No War" is the beginning of my contribution.  I hope it inspires others to do the same! Has the Corona Virus had any impact on how you view your life and career? No, Corona Virus didn't have any impact on the direction I was taking. Figuratively speaking, It's the world drunk off evil and now it's sick.  It's forcing us to reevaluate everything and when we come out of this the line will be definitively drawn on who we are as individuals and society.  The distractions have been removed, truth is truth, We’ve heard that “No War” features Marcus Machado’s electric guitar and Gordon Chambers’ backing vocal arrangements. Seeing as you produced “No War”, how did you shape the final track’s production to serve the same powerful message as the lyrics and what made you choose Gordon Chambers and Marcus Machado. With the exception of my first project, "Finding My Way," I'd always solicit producers to interpret my ideas or they'd just give me tracks and I'd fit my ideas to what they sent me. Before I even wrote one song for "Finding My Way" the producer and I spent months getting to know each other.  We had shared experiences and an understanding of one another that was mirrored in the music.  I always yearned for this experience again but the industry shifted, things became fast food, and these experiences were hard to come by.  Eventually, it became difficult to find the right producers to interpret my message and it was placed on my spirit to do it myself. Who could wrap the music around my message better than I could. Who could interpret my soul and passion better than I could. I took piano lessons, purchased production equipment and figured it out!  After "No War" was done, mixed, mastered, and ready to be released I sent it to my trusted support group for feedback and to start the buzz.  That's when the excitement and suggestions started flowing in!  Marcus Machado was the first one, he wanted to replay the guitar live.  Initially, I was reluctant to make any changes because I was done with it. I had been working it for almost 2 years, sometimes you just have to call it.  You'll always be able to make some kind of adjustment.  Gordon was the one who convinced me to make the extra investment.  He said, "Bradd, this song is too important not to get it right!"  That type of faith coming from a Grammy Award-winning writer, producer, etc. can not be ignored, and neither can the suggestions he makes about your vocals. After I heard Marcus's guitar riffs I needed no more convincing! I'm forever grateful to them, George Littlejohn and my engineer Jeremy Cochise Ball. Cochise was also the engineer and producer of "Finding My Way," full circle! 'No War" is such a powerful statement and song is it part of a future concept album? "No War" is the first release of a 5 song (Untitled) EP.  It covers the last few years of my life where I lost both my grandparents, they raised me. I had to move back home to help care for them. My career stalled out, I had a son and broke up with his mother shortly thereafter.  I found a new love, got engaged, and rebuilt my whole world in slow motion, brick by brick.  All that happens and for sure ones, priorities are destined to change.  While channeling the musical likes of your iconic inspirations, Bradd Marquis purely blends past and present R&B/Soul is stated in your bio. Regarding "No War" in your own words go into more detail as how that was accomplished. I've had countless conversations with my mentor and business partner, George Littlejohn, about music. Many of our conversations revolved around how many of the most conscious and socially impactful songs were up-tempos;  Bob Dylan/ Sam Cooke's "Blowing In The Wind," Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," O'Jay's "Money," Edwin Star's "War," all the way to Michael Jackson's "They Don't Really Care About Us."  I wanted to create something in the vein of these songs with an edgy soulful feel that reflected the 90's 00's music I grew up on. What current artists are you listening to now and who did you listen to growing up and what impact they have in your own musical direction? These days I listen to about everything at least once. It doesn't matter what genre, I even do a little country. I just listen to music that gives me goosebumps, nostalgia or inspires me in some kind of way.  Honestly, what moves me the most is gospel music, artists like Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Jason Nelson.  I love Kirk Franklins latest project. I'm a fan of Anderson Paak, Lucky Daye, and Post Malone,  I just discovered Jordan Rakei who is very good but my favorite artist right now though is H.E.R.  As you can see, I'm all over the place. Which artists would like to collaborate with in the future and tell us how the collabs would be mutually beneficial? Which artists would I like to collab with... I would love to get some production and write songs with Kwame' Holland and Anderson Paak.  I believe their vibe would be complementary to my own.  I would love to have Kendrick Lamar and H.E.R. jump on a track with me. Kendrick and I would make something real socially impactful. H.E.R. and I would be the RNBest, RNB duo since Marvin and Tammi, Teena and Rick, K-Ci and Mary J. It’s incredibly uplifting to see an artist like you using your platform to serve messages that bring everyone together. Why do you think it’s important for artists like yourself to write from the soul, and channel the strongest emotions inside them?   Everybody should express themselves to their level of comfort but we need music, artists that speak on things they are passionate about. Music that heals, music that inspires and speaks to the human condition.  Music has always been a soundtrack for life and we shouldn't avoid talking about controversial or sensitive topics just because it makes people uncomfortable or the gatekeepers won't champion it on radio or tv. instagram.com/braddmarquis #BUZZMUSIC

Dutch-born artist, Nathassia (pronounced Natasha) emanates a rare and mesmerizing quality throughout her live performances. Described as “The new face of Dance culture” & “Tori Amos for the Kiss FM generation” – her productions effortlessly transcend eastern and western cultures in spellbinding style. Having tasted global success as a featured artist, including A-List on UK & Dutch national radio with the likes of Soulcast & Russia’s leading electronic duo Moonbeam. Nathassia sets out to forge her own path & her latest studio output is a sublime example – entitled, 'Contagious'. The Pink Panda remix brings an upfront & dance floor focused sound, which highlights Nathassia’s prophetic lyrics - about the severity of current times. Listen to "Contagious" here. nathassia.com twitter.com/nathassiadevine facebook.com/NathassiaDevine instagram.com/nathassiadevine soundcloud.com/nathassiadevine

In 2016, Houston rapper and songwriter MALCOLM became one to mention in the North American music scene with the success of his debut album, '1992.' Across his mixtape, our Houston native flexed his way through stimulating productions that showcased his eloquence in songwriting and his fluency in incorporating new genres with his already established style. Most recently, he's made his desire to be recognized unmistakeable with the release of his new single, "I Know." MALCOLM has produced a variety of genres of music ranging from funk, hip hop, and r&b, and his latest single is no stranger to the contemporary influences of modern hits. With the ability to uplift his audience through the multifaceted approach he has with music, MALCOLM pushes far beyond the limits of '1992'. The most effective use of his newfound foothold on the musical climate of 2020 finds him paired up with cascading reverse reverbs, double-time drum breaks and tight sub-harmonic synthesizers supporting the backbone of "I Know." Here, he sounds ethereal, colored with tasteful delay effects and immersive hooks throughout every corner of this modern R&B heavy hitter. As his verses build on confessions of internal hardship and the promise of growth and change, crystalline synth chimes recede into the distance. Before long, the song's structure dissolves, and MALCOLM supersedes the drums with a cascading vocal performance. This evolving production is breathing with life and dexterity as it transitions seamlessly with the help of modulating harmony shifts and filters. On this powerful union of hip hop and infectious R&B dance music, MALCOLM makes it clear that his talent is endless and that there is more to come. Listen to "I Know" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Malcolm! We're totally invested in your sound--you have such a charming and warming presence throughout. How would you describe the process that you typically follow when a new song idea is born? What did the creative process look like for "I Know"? When I’m creating a new song, it can go in many ways but I usually start with the beat, I produced most of my records but When I made I Know, I started with the beat and as it grew I added vocals, the song started off as a freestyle and I slowly wrote into the song to complete it. After getting most of the beat down, I went to my Engineer Connor Irias and he Co-produced the rest and it was a hit from there! How do you think you have grown as an artist and songwriter since you first started making music? When I first started making music I was in a rap group and young at the time, 16, so I was fresh into writing and needed a coach for it. That’s the same time I started to pick up producing so I was a baby, fresh. Now today it’s as simple as recording in my home and making sure it sounds good before I record in a studio. So I’ve come a long way! You are based out of Houston, Texas, and have spent time producing a variety of genres, how do you think the music scene in your hometown has influenced the kind of music that you make? If not, why? Houston has always impacted my music, Without Houston, I probably wouldn’t have such a sound that I do have, based off my voice, I have a country accent and when I’m rapping is when it comes out the most. The culture itself has shaped me into the man I am. Today and that impacts my music daily whether it’s Hip-Hop or something pop and soulful. It was a joy featuring you here on BuzzMusic! When do you plan on releasing more new music and are you planning on collaborating with any artists in the future? I’m always looking to collab with new artists! And the plan is to release a new song every 2-3 months. I just released a new song called, Best Me, it’s fully HipHop and it’s getting great feedback and doing well on streaming platforms! Thank you for having me on BuzzMusic! I really appreciate the support and love for the music! instagram.com/malcolmhtx twitter.com/malcolmhtx #BUZZMUSIC

Jason Arias has recently come back with his new song “Muted Dawn” featuring Miguelangel and Ruby James. This song has a unique recording process, as the elements added by Miguelangel and Ruby James happened after the original recording when Jason Arias felt something was missing from the track. This is not your typical song, and Jason shows off his creativity by adding spoken voiceovers rather than musical lyrics. This gives the track more of a poetic feeling, as you listen to Ruby James desperately try to reach out to her significant other who has stormed out after a fight. “Muted Dawn” features beautiful, slow piano, that nicely emulates the devastating tone of the voiceovers. Miguelangel adds his touch to the song with soft guitar, that slowly joins the piano and gives it a building crescendo effect. The emotions in the words and melody resonate with the listener, leaving your head filled with emotions. His original intent for the song was something to help you escape, and something to listen to when you need to get away from your head. The song has grown from that and is different from Jason’s previous releases, which have had some melody and light percussion, or no melody at all. Jason Arias is not afraid to experiment and try new things when it comes to music, and his creativity pays off. Listen to "Muted Dawn" here. Welcome back to BuzzMusic, Jason Arias! Your music is so unique and compelling, how does the music-making process begin for you? Where do you draw inspiration from? A lot of the music is channeled from all this energy and emotion I have locked away so that’s where I draw from. It can be from something in the past I struggle with, something from my kids, or just a type of music that I can’t find so I create it myself. Usually, I start off playing with different melodies and ideas. With “Muted Dawn”, once I had the chords I knew what sounds and instruments I wanted and it just pieced itself together perfectly. Once I had that it was all about placement. Your music has lots of contributions from other artists, how important is it to you to have other creative minds work on your songs? For “Muted Dawn”, how did Miguelangel and Ruby James impact the song for the better? I’ve always been absolutely intimidated to work with other people, so asking Miguelangel to work on this track was terrifying, but it was a refreshing feel because it brought a new sound to the music, something different and new perspective. It was a huge impact because I know people don’t hear a lot of guitar in my music so even the simplest change can be very refreshing and different. I started listening to a lot of lo-fi music and to have the audio message with Ruby James took the song to a new personal experience so the listener can have an intimate connection with the track. I wouldn’t have had that had it been just music. When creating music, do you often think about how it will be received by listeners? What do you hope people to take from “Muted Dawn”? Every time I’m recording I want to provide a sense of escapism for the listener. With this track and this whole album actually I wanted to create a more intimate and vulnerable connection with the listener and I think I was able to accomplish that with this album. Are there any artists that you admire and take inspiration from? How did you develop your sound? Ever since I started music Linkin Park was and still is a huge influence to this day. Their raw and emotional based music is what I fell in love with as well as their sound. Now that I’m older they’re still a huge influence as well as Hans Zimmer, Ry X, Tony Anderson and of course Mike Shinoda. Each project the sound continues to change and develop so It's hard to say where it comes from because I’m listening to all types of different music but hoping to channel what those artists have me with their music: Escapism and a safe place. instagram.com/_jasonarias #BUZZMUSIC

Aortaproject has released their album, 'Dark Secrets', and the name pretty much gives away the essence of its sound. Led by frontman Steven Sheffield, Aortaproject has always found themselves favoring spirit and collaboration of sound. We feel completely drawn to the atmosphere that Aortaproject can construct, and we appreciate the utmost variability in their overall sound. 'Dark Secrets' is an opportunity for free expression from Aortaproject, and you'll find the album to packed with contrasting emotions. 'Dark Secrets' begins with "Rogue Waves", a track with a very ominous and heavily alluring beat. "Rogue Waves" makes us feel as if we're on a mysterious and mystified mission. We found ourselves getting caught up within the atmospheric ambiances the track brought to light, as well as the enigmatic feel throughout the entire duration of the song. Aortaproject expands their horizons in "Sleeping With Ghosts", the second track off of "Dark Secrets", that features artist Imitara. The effect that "Sleeping With Ghosts" imparted onto us was very overwhelming but in such a great sense. The track started with what seemed to be a consistent and more mellow melody but quickly transitioned into an immersive and otherworldly environment. We felt that the beat progressed to become a very vivid soundscape, filled with the luscious vocals of Imitara. There were so many points throughout "Sleeping With Ghosts" that we felt as if we were experiencing something magical. Helpful hint: the track is one to listen to at full volume to get that complete listening experience. All in all, we felt that "Sleeping With Ghosts" allowed for many vibrant emotions to be felt with its fervorous approach. Aortaproject began to switch up the theme of "Dark Secrets" with "The Last Sunrise". This track embodies more of an advancing soundscape, where Aortaproject exposes listeners to contrasting synths that bring a bit of eclecticism into the mix. We felt that "The Last Sunrise" modeled its name quite well regarding the beat of the song, giving listeners the slow and brooding feel of the morning sunrise, but quickly getting into the chaos of the day. Aortaproject extended this intense feeling into "Evil Twin". Given the name of this track, listeners can already assume what they're signing up for. If there was any type of theme music to go along with the plot of an evil twin, Aortaproject's "Evil Twin" would be the one used. The song is very powerful in its approach, housing a fierce mix by Aortaproject, and executing itself in a very programmed, methodical way. Simply put, "Evil Twin" will quicken your heart rate almost immediately, so prepare! "Perfect Form" held a very diversified atmosphere with all of its sound properties. "Perfect Form" begins a consistently held tempo, but soon sees the integration of Imitara's delicate and creamy vocalism. The song tells a story and pulls you in via its hypnotic and sensual potency. "RECOVR" is the final track off of 'Dark Secrets', and it shares a similar feature to previous tracks where listeners will find themselves on an expressive journey. Aortaproject begins the first part of the song with a moderate tempo, creating a floating-type of sensation. Around the midway point, the beat begins to take a turn and "RECOVR" begins to show its darker elements. All of a sudden Aortaproject brings listeners back down with a soothing melody, only to explode with a multi-dimensional sound. "RECOVR" brought on the most surprising for us as listeners, and we felt that it was the right kind of track to end off the transcendent sound that Aortaproject perfectly constructs. 'Dark Secrets' felt just as mysterious and elusive as we first believed it would. Aortaproject's creative collections bring about such personal reflection and offer valuable effects. We ultimately find ourselves craving more of what Aortaproject is able to serve. Discover 'Dark Secrets' here. Welcome, Aortaproject! 'Dark Secrets recently saw its debut, and the album truly brought listeners on a vivid exploration. Where did you source your primary inspiration from in order to construct the various soundscapes offers in this album? I've always been drawn to soundscapes and moody atmosphere. There's more of a story to tell. At the time of constructing "Dark Secrets" I was on a heavy diet of "nine inch nails-the fragile, Deadmau5-While (1<2), Perturbator-Dangerous Days, and Jon Hopkins-Immunity." Those albums are lush atmospheres, deeply layered tracks, and alternate song structures. The influence of these albums is sprinkled throughout Dark Secrets' moods, but the biggest factor IMO in it's crafting was having limited access to equipment. I was unable to use my studio, the only equipment I had available was my DAW (Logic Pro-X) and a set of DT-990 headphones. Dark Secrets was 95% constructed on a laptop with the pencil tool.  It was an exercise in forcing me to dig deep and find new ways/tricks to make certain elements come together/life I would previously have access to via instruments: guitar, bass, keyboard. Are you able to explain how the collaboration ensued over 'Dark Secrets'? What kind of narrative did each contributing member want to incorporate into each song? Allanah and I were old acquaintances, I reached-out out over SM to see if she would be interested in collaborating remotely as she lives in Austin TX and I live in Houston TX. We were never in the same room together at any point during this process. That was something different for both of us, but fruitful. At the time of collaborating the tracks had already been crafted but were instrumental. Once Allanah's voice came into the picture we knew we had unexpectedly stumbled on to something. It was a joint narrative, we discussed word choices and exploring a subliminal meaning behind them in correlation to the vibe of the songs after Allanah had laid some groundwork. Once a foundation was in place we started to structure cadence and themes to ark with the movements of the tracks. This played out more in "Sleeping With Ghosts" than "Perfect Form." We would pass tracks and ideas back and forth. It allowed for us artist to do what we do uninterrupted, give clearer vision/perspective, and place the pieces together more collaboratively as you have to work around what the other has already laid down instead of changing on the spot in person without getting to fully form an idea.  What would Aortaproject say the ultimate goal of the music is? What does Aortaproject want to truly project onto their listeners, and what are your primary intents with the way your music is designed? My personal goal with making music has been for a cathartic release, making sense or processing life's intense moments. Music has always been a lifeline when nothing made sense in my own life. I only hope that I can provide the same service for others as it has for me. I think back on albums that have touched me over the years and the ones with the highest impact were the albums I gravitated to when in tough times. IF people are able to relate in their own subjective way, that's all I could ask for. With that being said, Dark Secrets serves as a journey through a tunnel, but you can see the light at the end. You still have no idea how far you have left to go, but you know the end is visible. Then looking back on those moments from the other side... Where is Aortaproject planning on extending the sound from here? Are there any plans on what trajectory you'll be taking in the near future? There isn't any specific direction, I focus on feeling and mood. I have difficulty planning on writing specific songs or themes, my work reveals itself along the way. However, the Dark Secrets follow up already has 10 instrumentals under its belt. The songs are deeper undertones and have more space. IDK if they all will make the final cut, but I've been dedicating a large amount of time to crafting them in memoriam to my father. My aim to have them released within the next 6-8 months. In the meantime, some select shows (after COVID 19) and a video release for "Sleeping With Ghosts" is in the works along with a few remixes and vocal additions. instagram.com/aortaproject twitter.com/aortaproject #BUZZMUSIC

Based in Memphis, the alternative rock band Sleeping Fit is ready to bring some killer tunes in 2020. Chandler Murphy, Troy Highland, and Darrion Sturm use their music to document stories of life and inspire hope, but most of all to share their creativity with the world. “Bad Habit” is the latest release by Sleeping Fit, which brings that classic alternative rock sound that never fails to get your blood pumping. With catchy guitar melodies, expressive vocals, and a solid beat, this track radiates energy and passion. Taking inspiration from both 80s and 90s music, Sleeping Fit has created their unique sound that is both nostalgic and modern. Whether you’re jamming alone in your bedroom or at a live concert, “Bad Habit” has a memorable melody that is great to sing along to. Sleeping Fit’s lyrics and relatable and compelling, describing an all too familiar feeling of having to let go of someone that’s bad for you. But instead of projecting the sadness, they twist this feeling into a song you can dance all night to. Connecting with their audience is very important to them, and Sleeping Fit strives to create songs that will promote audience sing-alongs and lots of dancing. “Bad Habit” does just that, and Sleeping Fit is getting ready to release even more music this year. Make sure to keep a lookout for their EP 'The Modern Age', set to come out in August. Check out “Bad Habit” by Sleeping Fit here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Sleeping Fit! Thanks for sharing “Bad Habit” with us, can you share a little bit of your creative process for this song? “Bad Habit” was a weird song for us, mostly because it’s outside of our forte which is rock/pop-punk music. We typically write much more aggressive sounding music so when I (Chandler) came up with the lead guitar riff I thought “how in the world do I rock this out?” Ultimately, we enjoy pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zone so we decided to take a stab at an 80s-esque pop-rock song. We probably worked on that song on and off for two months or so before we felt like it was both different from what we’d written in the past but still reflected our sound. What inspired the name Sleeping Fit, and how did you decide this was the right name for the band? How long have the three of you been making music together? We formed up almost by accident. Back in 2017 I was asked to play the Mid South Delta Fair and I was doing solo stuff full time back then. I was trying to put a band together for the gig and reached out to Darrion and Troy. We practiced for a couple of months and ended writing a new song together and that was kind of where it started. The day after the show, I asked them if they wanted to ditch the solo dude with a band thing and turn the project into a legit band. I was just so bored with branding myself as a singer-songwriter and really wanted to be in a band. People always think “Sleeping Fit” has some kind of deep metaphorical meaning behind it. It doesn’t at all. The name actually came from a sheet of paper with a bunch of different words on and we thought “Sleeping” and “Fit” looked cool together so we put them together and “Sleeping Fit” became a band overnight. It’s been two and a half years since we officially formed the band. You really enjoy getting your audience involved during a live show. What is your favorite song to play to a live audience, which one gets the best reaction? We have a couple of unrecorded songs that get a great response and people really get into, but one that stands out among the rest is “Rom Com Nightmare”. We usually start it out just me and my guitar and I’ll teach the audience the words to the chorus before kick the song off full blast and that always hypes people up. It’s very sing-along friendly and it’s high energy and people really get into it. We do lots of call-and-response type stuff, but that’s our most crowd-pleasing song so far. What can we expect from “The Modern Age”, and how is it similar or different to your past releases? “The Modern Age” is an exciting project. We have six tracks, “Bad Habit” included. The theme is “rebuilding” which is this notion that whatever comes our way, we’re going to survive, and that’s what the title track on the EP is all about. Sonically, we wanted to spread the nostalgia factor far and wide. We touch the 80’s with “Bad Habit” but also some early 2000’s Emo/Pop Punk, some Pink Floyd-esque progressive rock, and a very somber Electronic Rock song. We wanted the overall feeling of the record to remind us, and hopefully others as well, of less complicated times and for the songs to bring back good memories. It’s all tethered together by the same recording style and similar instrumentation. It’s definitely unlike anything we’ve done before, and the different genres that we use in the EP are mostly new territory for us. Like I said before, we’ve done mostly rock music, so when we started writing other genres, we were kind of apprehensive at first but later realized that these new songs really serve to accentuate the harder, punkier sound that we’re known for in the Memphis scene in a very fun way. Listening to the rough mixes, I think it’s incredible and I’m very proud of it. Hopefully, our fans enjoy it as much as we do, it’s really been fun to work on so far. We’re hoping to release it in July, but since it’s technically our first real EP release, we want it to be as perfect as possible first. But, again we’re all three very excited about it and we can’t wait to share it. instagram.com/sleepingfit twitter.com/sleepingfit facebook.com/sleepingfit #BUZZMUSIC

Introducing relaxed tones, with interesting lyricism is Cayleb Hill from Holland, MI. Having an interest in music from a young age, he quickly gained skills in piano and drums. However, it wasn’t until high school when he realized he could combine his two talents to create hip-hop music. Now armed with his new musical mixture and lyrics, he has been writing albums, singles, and mixtapes ever since. Cayleb Hill has been working hard and we're excited to announce the release of his new song “Get Loose”. “Get Loose”, begins with an enticing marimba sound. It gives off this energy of being cool, yet calming at the same time. Listeners are then introduced to a flute. Interestingly enough, flutes usually give off soft and airy sounds, however in “Get Loose” it sounds rather cool, and even a little dark. Quickly after, a hard drum beat comes in where the kick is very prominent and snappy. “Get Loose” has a cool combination of fusing mellow and dark sounds. Cayleb Hill comes in with his impressive rap style. He has a stand out voice, but he also lets the beat and instrumental shine. He has great wordplay and cool metaphors dealing with chilling out. “Get Loose” has a cool combination of incorporating conflicting sounds, and using instruments in new ways. Listen to "Get Loose" here. Hey Cayleb! Welcome to BuzzMusic, we love your new single “Get Loose”. What inspired you to create "Get Loose"? Well, the first verse hit me all at once smoking alone in my car. Then I made a smooth beat that the verse would sound nice on the next morning. Then came the hook and second verse. As far as content I love basketball and always have so just my life, in general, inspired it all. With having a lot of talent in piano and drum abilities, do you see yourself producing a lot of your beats, if not all of your songs? Do you ever use other producers' beats? I think I will produce the majority of my own beats because it makes music that much more fun for me and also I'm the only one who knows exactly what I need for each song. As an MC I could never completely use just my beats though. Sometimes I hear a beat and it's undeniable. I literally feel a need to rap over it. So yes I do still use other beats here and there. Check out my "All get right" or "So Gone" remix. I will never stop using other artist's beats. With having a lot of different album releases and mixtapes, do you see growth in every project? Or do you ever wish you could go back to an older style you use to create? I just amaze myself with my ability to evolve with the world. Nothing is forced, yet at the same time, I try to constantly change flows and content. Only because that's what I like to do I don't like to stay the same. With the new year quickly moving by, do you have plans of creating a new album, or plan to collaborate with another artist? I will definitely be dropping more than one project this year. "Me on the Beat 2" along with my r&b EP "61 Summers". I've been holding back on the A-word while I build up my fanbase independently. That way when I am ready there will be substantial demand. I definitely have a title and concept planned already. You can expect collaborations from Juancho and Jon Lach for sure. Maybe more. Twitter.com/caylebhill instagram.com/caylebhillmusic #BUZZMUSIC

From Miami, Florida, Moving in Slow is an up and coming artist who has recently been embracing the beauty and diversity of many instruments. He has been working hard and staying focused on enhancing his musical style by exploring new sounds. Moving in Slow is known for using personal experiences to write his music. He embraces his ability to connect with his audience by creating relatable lyrics and always looking for new sounds to spice up his songs. "Clean Your Room” is a song that should accompany any relaxing activity; from cooking to studying to painting. The beat in, “Clean Your Room” has an energetic, quick-paced beat that is paired with gentle acoustics. Moving in Slow also incorporates synths and electronic sound effects that resemble various pitches of violin string instruments. Moving in Slow gives “Clean Your Room” its originality by successfully and seamlessly meshing aspects from a variety of genres. He incorporates an echoing effect into his vocals, giving the song a retro style. He certainly gives the term “new music” a meaning and brings to the table something his fans have never heard before. Listen to "Clean Your Room" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Moving In Slow! “Clean Your Room” has the relaxing vibe we are always looking for in a song! Can you tell us about your songwriting process, and what message you are trying to send with your lyrics? Thanks for having me! The songwriting process for this song started off with a desire to use fast-paced, electronic drums and a simple, driving bass part. After those were established, everything else was layered on top. The lyrics stem from some personal experiences I’ve had with talking to people I’ve been interested in romantically, and the insecurities that have developed from those experiences. If anything, I hope people can relate to the lyrics and find comfort in knowing that these are feelings a lot of people go through. You have recently transitioned from focusing on guitar and vocals to embracing some more instruments in your songs. In the future, do you plan on continuing your search for new sounds? What are some other things you could see yourself experimenting with musically? Yeah! Recently I’ve been trying out new ways to write my songs by taking influence from other artists and trying to mimic the sounds they use but with my own twist on it. In the future, I want to experiment with sounds that aren’t instruments. I like the idea of taking everyday objects and finding a cool sound from it that can be used in a song. “Clean Your Room” is part of your recent project Moving In Slow, can you tell us more about the rest of this project? I guess the best answer is that Moving In Slow is just me making music that I want to make without any outside restrictions. The songs that I’ve released have in one way or another, been a reflection of how I feel, how I interpret something, and how I handle certain situations. I’m not as open about my feelings as I want to be, so I use this project as a way to explore certain feelings, whether they’re positive or negative. Your sound incorporates many genres and embodies an original style. Are there any artists that influence or inspire your musical style? The artists that come to mind have been: Blink-182, The 1975, Mike Kinsellas work in Owen, Dodie, Rusty Clanton, and Orion Sun. For future releases, I’ve been taking influence from Tyler, the Creator, Kendrick Lamar, Denzel Curry, Tame Impala, SZA, and Kevin Abstract. instagram.com/laurent_chavannes #BUZZMUSIC