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Hitting listeners with classic country sounds from Los Angeles is Erinn Alissa. Inspired by the iconic sounds of artists like Garth Brooks and Emmylou Harris, Erinn Alissa carries classic country vibes with every song she creates. However, Erinn Alissa can bring smooth, cool sounds stimulated by popular pop songs. Recently, Erinn Alissa has released her new single “Over You”. Having another career in acting, Erinn Alissa also created a music video to go along with her new release, in which she stars in. “Over You”, is an emotional piece, depicted well in her music video. Beginning with a twangy guitar, “Over You” gently introduces itself with a soft atmosphere. Accompanied by a soft beat, Erinn Alissa presents herself with a comforting sound. “Over You”, has a classic country feel, however, her pop-elements ignite and set her apart from being solely country. As for the music video, there is a beautiful scene of a beach, which perfectly reflects the mood of the instrumental. We see Erinn Alissa singing, and having a good time with her love interest. As the song unravels, we start to understand that the video is a flashback of the good times she had with her significant other. “Over you”, is a song about getting over someone who was a big part of your life, and in the video, we can see Erinn Alissa getting over hard times, alongside flashbacks of her past, perfectly reflecting song in an artistic way. “Over You”, is a very emotional piece, accompanied by a beautiful video. Listen to "Over You" here. instagram.com/selki36 #BUZZMUSIC

Young Cisto is an artist known for his energetic performances and his conscious lyrics that he places on his instrumentals. This was a highly noticeable characteristic in the release of his new single “Sky Red”. Young Cisto reminds us of artists like Young Thug and Future. Both of these artists know how to cultivate trendy melodies with an intricate lyricism that’s as substantial as it is quotable. “Sky Red” has highly captivating lyrics. An element that we truly appreciated was the visual Young Cisto released. In this visual Young Cisto showcased a more in-depth meaning to the song. In this riveting visual there was an excerpt from a news scene that describes the blazing red skies that resulted from a bushfire. This complemented the lyricism in “Sky Red” very well creating a nice detailed story. "Sky Red" has already gained great traction in the Oslo rap scene with over 50,000 streams. This song has the potential to reach a wider audience with its magnetic appeal. After listening to “Sky Red” we became invested in what’s next from Young Cisto. He’s currently working on his debut LP 'Heroes vs Villains' which is set to release in September 2020. Listen to “Sky Red” by Young Cisto, here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Young Cisto! In what ways has your upbringing in Italy influenced your style of music in any way? My upbringing in Italy has made me more known & accustomed to different genres, from Italian rap (Fabri Fibra) to pop-rock (Eros Ramazzoti). I have been influenced by Gospel & Reggae to Opera. Italian music scene it's very diverse and there is alot of subgenres in the mix. Let’s talk about your song “Sky Red”. What were your intentions with this single? Can you describe to us what motivated you to create this song? My intention with this single was to make people aware of all the global changes that have been happening recently, from celebrity deaths & pandemics. I am urging people to live their best life and really chase that dream. Especially now that people are "quarantine" its a time we can all use to find ourselves and chase our passions. The lyrics were stylistic but seemed to have a deeper meaning behind it. What was the message you were hoping to convey in “Sky Red”? Sky Red is a song where I talk about the necessity of chasing your dreams before it gets too late. Not only chasing your vision but living it and embodying the right steps to make it to reality. SKY RED would be definitely a soundtrack in an apocalyptic situation: where time is short, and we have to confront our deepest fears & desires.  It's when survival meets a call of action. We hear you have an upcoming LP coming this year! Can you hint to us what we can expect from this project? The LP "Heroes vs Villains" would be a musical description of our inner psyche, conscience, shadow. We all have this "angel" & "devil" on our shoulders, one urges us to be a better version of ourselves and really express ourselves and really love ourselves while the latter pushes us to procrastinate & take the path of least resistance and be more .fearful. I hope that my upcoming w tape will make people less judgemental but more understanding & at the same time encourage them to be a better version of themselves. I have really introspective songs on the tape as well as feel-good turn-up songs. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? A lot of more visuals/videos and new songs coming this year(2020). I have filmed one video in China (Chengdu) and one in Ghana (Accra) which I can't wait to share with you guys. instagram.com/youngcisto #BUZZMUSIC

Maurice James began his musical journey in a church in Chicago, learning piano and developing his sound at a young age. Once he graduated from university, he made the life-changing decision to relocate his life to Los Angeles. Maurice wrote three songs during the transition period into his new life and compiled them together into an EP that he could release to the world to tell his story. “Rear View” is a track off of Maurice James’ recent EP 'Rare View' and displays Maurice’s smooth and honest atmosphere. He has a nice tone, soft and composed vocals that run overtop of soulful piano acoustics. The lyrics are somber and emotional, describing needing closure before moving on from something that caused you pain. He sings “it’s only your ghost now I get to know”, highlighting that you can’t go back and change the past. The simple acoustics to draw attention to the vocals, and the lyrics that put Maurice’s heart on his sleeve. Maurice James skillfully uses vocal layering, harmonies, and background melodies effectively complementing the main vocals. These techniques are reminiscent of Maurice’s childhood spent in a church and are blended wonderfully to create his own unique sound. He has a passion for music that shows throughout his performance, so make sure to give this one a listen! Check out “Rear View” by Maurice James, here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Maurice James! It was a pleasure listening to “Rear View” for the first time, and your lyrics are very heart spoken, how long did the writing and production of this track take? Thank you so much for taking a listen! Writing “Rear View” was a much shorter process compared to the production. I had written it in about 3 days compared to the weeks that it took to finalize the composition. It was co-produced with Jude Rose, an amazing artist, and producer also based in Los Angeles and we spent a good amount of time adding different elements that we felt would elevate the song while also giving the lyrics the room to breathe. The title “Rear View” leaves the impression of driving away from something in the past. Does this song have parallels to your drastic move to Los Angeles? Yes! In fact, it is the backbone of the song. I had just graduated from Northwestern, packed up my car, and drove 2,000 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. It was an extremely emotional transition but was a move that I felt was a step in the right direction for my journey. I wrote “Rear View” about a week after I moved into my first apartment in LA, and the lyrics began to pour out. I wrote it from the perspective of all that I had left behind, the people, places, and things that I was familiar with for so long. How has your childhood shaped your music-making to this day? Do you take influence from songs you heard as you were growing up? Being the son of a Baptist Pastor on the West Side of Chicago, I spent most of my childhood in Church, listening to Gospel Music. The thing with Gospel Music is that there is always a great deal of emotion involved and so whenever I create, I find myself looking inward and pulling out all of what I feel; it’s almost as if I can’t help it. Whether it’s immense pain, hopefulness, or doubt, I always feel obligated to shamelessly create what I feel. I definitely feel that I pulled that from the Gospel and Soul Music that raised me. You had to make a pretty tough decision to move away from your family and friends in pursuit of music. How has this hardship made you stronger, and how do you feel this has affected you creatively? It was very tough but necessary for my personal, spiritual, and creative growth. Growing up in Chicago and then going to college in Evanston (only about 30 minutes outside of the city) I had never really been away from home. I always had my support system to lean and rely on. I never felt that I had grown the way that was necessary for me to move in the direction I wanted to go. I have grown a lot through this move and have experienced many new things that undeniably influence my writing and music. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I will be releasing some live versions of my music and am already working on the next project which I plan to release towards the beginning of next year. So, follow me on Instagram @mauricejamesmusic to stay up to date. instagram.com/mauricejamesmusic #BUZZMUSIC

Kate Magdalena is a San Francisco based Folk artist whose music tells the emotional stories of life. Kate Magdalena has a voice that truly moves the listener and brings immense joy and healing. Recently, Kate Magdalena has released her incredibly heartfelt single “Back Story” and it just might make you cry - we sure did. There is a deep personal intimate touch that makes us suddenly feel lost away in our dreams. There are fascinating lullaby elements within "Back Sory" in addition to Kate's classic folk soundings. Beautifully fused together to create a dynamic storytelling experience of how every story has a meaning behind it; something we don’t often think about but is always true. “Back Story” features a calm acoustic guitar, a beautiful string quartet, a snazzy electric guitar, drums that sparkle and of course Kate Magdalena's enchanting vocals that will easily take you and put you into a calm trance. We are absolutely thrilled by this release and can’t wait to hear what releases Kate Magdalena has planned for the rest of the year. Listen to "Back Story" by Kate Magdalena, here. Welcome to Buzz Music Kate Magdalena! Your latest single “BackStory” is incredibly beautiful. What had inspired the songwriting in this song? Is this song a message for someone specific? This song was really written for the people of this nation, for Americans. I have felt for some time that we have not been hearing the truth from our government about many important things. This song may sound a bit like a lullaby, but it's actually to awaken listeners to the BackStory behind the story that we hear on the news. Much of what we experience is planned by a group of controllers I like to call the global cabal. This song is about them, and their writing of our story, and our history too. The song brings up the real example of the stories we were told about Iraq in order to justify invading them in 2003, stories that were untrue, and for which a million Iraqis died. The overall sound of this record is a gorgeous blend between a Folk tune and a lullaby. What had made you come to this end decision of instrumentation and vibe? What was the recording process like for this? I had first recorded this song on my first album "Acquainted With the Night" which I released in 2018. I really liked this song, but both my producer Bill Smiley and I agreed that it needed some tweaking, which is rewriting. I wrote a chorus for the song to give it more dimension and recorded the new version with the Nashville musicians who just did their magic. Then my producer Billy Smiley finds the best arrangement, and finally, the mix is carefully crafted to bring in those lush sounds by one of the best mixers in the business, Billy Whittington of Franklin, TN. It was such a pleasure to cut a record there! It’s really touching to know that your voice is able to bring healing and joy to listeners, when did you first discover this? Is there one thing that you do that you enjoy doing above all others? Whether it’s playing for people, writing, etc. Above all things, I love to record vocal tracks in the studio. Second to that is performing live with a really good band. Finally, probably better than both of those is writing a song... As far as knowing the effect my voice has on others, first of all, I should say that I believe that everything we have been given that is good or beautiful is from God. Therefore, my voice and any other talents are from Him (Her). As far as the effect my voice has, I have been told that it is healing, but honestly, I would love to have a lot more chances to find out! I do sense though that this is the case by the effect on listeners. Coming from your birth era, there are some incredible icons that are simply inspirational. What about some of your influences, make them influence you? What is it you think you bring to the table that’s different from everyone else? I am a living time capsule! Truthfully, I am trying to leverage my age because hopefully, it brings some measure of wisdom and experience; besides not many of my generation still have their full vocal power, so I consider myself blessed. I cut my teeth on the Beatles, Dylan, Peter, Paul & Mary, as well as the musical theater tunes of Broadway. My own music is inspired by those melodies, with rhythms ranging from pop to folk ballads, about topics that matter to our world, our shared future, and our personal humanity. I'm a natural poet, have studied poetry, and use poems in my songwriting. My music is really here to help the world! I'm inspired to carry on the folk tradition of the '60s with a contemporary twist. facebook.com/katemagdalenamusic instagram.com/kate_magdalena #BUZZMUSIC

Recent Rumors were formed when four best friends came together to write and produce music that would inspire and touch their listener’s hearts. They emphasize through their music that life is short and should be enjoyed to the fullest while we still have it. They first began releasing music in 2017 with “Blow Me Away”, their first single. Since then, they have been able to travel and perform for fans around the world, all while gaining memorable experiences that will inspire their music for years to come. “Boulangerie” is the first single off of Recent Rumors’ latest EP entitled 'Heart Baby'. This track features a lively blend of classic pop/rock instruments and vocals that inspire happiness and dancing. Their nostalgic pop/rock sound reminisces of the kind you listened to when you were a kid, the kind with lyrics that make you believe you can conquer the world. Every band member puts on an energetic performance, which radiates positivity and raw love of music. The vocals speak to the listener during both the fast and energetic verses, and the emotional slow down at the end of the song. The relatable and whimsical lyrics are what connect the listener to the artist, and Recent Rumors have poured emotion into this song. They sing about dreaming of something bigger than yourself and your past and having the courage to chase that without looking back. Listen to “Boulangerie” by Recent Rumors, here. Can you tell us about how you chose the name for the song? Thank you so much. The name “Boulangerie” came about before the track had any vocals. While saving the track, I (Tymothy) named it the first thing that popped in my head; a word I learned while listening to a French podcast. For some reason, it has always stuck out to me and because it was so different we decided to keep the name for the song. All of you were friends before deciding to form Recent Rumors, how long have you known each other? Did you always know you wanted a career in music? Our history is all over the place. Tymothy and Alex have known each other since junior high and we have been playing in the same band since high school. We met Josh in 2013 on Facebook through a mutual friend. The three of us have been playing music together under various names since we met. We finally settled on Recent Rumors about 4 years ago. After a long search, we met Christian in 2019 who has definitely been the missing piece of the puzzle. We’re all so similar. Although we haven’t known each other our whole lives, it feels like we have. We share a huge passion for music and have always known this is all we want to do. Your sound has a wonderful way of being classic yet unique at the same time. Who is one artist that inspires you? One artist that currently inspires us as a songwriter/producer is Jack Antonoff. There are people out there who are in music because of the image and there are people out there who are in music because it’s who they are. Jack has been a huge inspiration to us in figuring out who we are as artists. You have had the opportunity to grow your careers over the past few years while writing music and performing. What is your most memorable fan encounter thus far? There are so many. If I had to choose, it would be from our last hometown show. Someone shared with us in a letter how they feel safe and at home in our fan base. It was a special moment for us as a band because that is a big reason why we do this. facebook.com/rcntrmrs instagram.com/recentrumors #BUZZMUSIC

Cash Burner 5000 is back with his latest release! Cash Burner 5000 has always remained consistent with delivering great hit songs but, he has exceeded our expectations with the release of his latest single “Came Home Bossed Up”. “Came Home Bossed Up” was a catchy hit with a fire delivery. The lyrical arrangement in “Came Home Bossed Up” was creative while he radiates a confident flow that supports great energy. Who doesn’t like listening to a great hip-hop song that talks about all the finer things in life that we desire and enjoy? Money, fast cars, and women. “Came Home Bossed Up” treads on a lighthearted path of fun. There are different punchlines in “Bossed Up” that caught our attention, making "Came Home Bossed Up" a memorable release. This highlighted Cash Burner 5000s' creative songwriting skills. Cash Burner 5000 represents reality rap to its fullest extent. He shows us that the ability to demonstrate real-life situations but characterize it with a sense of youth and personality is achievable in the current hip-hop scene. Listen to “Came Home Bossed Up” by Cashburner 5000, here. Welcome back to BuzzMusic Cash Burner 5000! How have things been since we’ve last spoken? Anything new? I have a new EP dropping April 17 called 5 Days. Its 5 Songs of different events that happened in my life. The Frist Song and video are Champagne Demons that will release April 9 before the 5 Days project drops. Let’s talk about your song “Came Home Bossed Up”, in what ways have your sound elevated in this single since your prior release? Did you experiment with any new arrangements? Came Home Bossed Up is from The Roselle 07203 Album. It was produced by DJ Doughboy it was a different sound then I used to do. These beats got my flow sounding different and elevated it to a faster flow. What inspired you to write “Came Home Bossed Up”? How would you detail your songwriting approach to this single? I ended up going to jail and after going jail I told myself I never going back and I was doing something with my Life. So parts of the song come from that. Even if you listen to the lyrics I'm dropping gems throughout the record. Also, ownership is important to own your stuff know contracts, etc. In what ways did you challenge yourself in “Came Home Bossed Up”? To Rap faster instead of slow flow. I picked the pace up in my rapping. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? New Project 5 Days April 17th Mocha project  Its a half rapping and R&B singing project. I'm either going to put it out June or July the project is done. December 17th which is my Birthday New Project will be dropped. I wanna say also prayers to anybody affected by anything going on in the country right now. Hopefully, my music will take your mind off some of the things happening. Peace. #BUZZMUSIC

Sunny Perez is a New Jersey-based artist who creates inspiring Hip-Hop. Sunny's latest release "No More We" is a dynamic evolving song that has seamless transitions from each section to different vocal styles that keep you engaged with every lyric. "No More We" features chill but energetic 808 drum grooves, a deep bass that lays down hints of melodic motifs, incredibly moody and ambient synth pads, and an engaging vocal performance that shows everything that Sunny Perez is capable of. The vocals transform from an intense thoughtful honest rap in the verse that has a seriously intense flow, to a larger chant in the chorus that highlights more vocal effects and layering in every word. The drums and pads lay down a beautiful driving ambient texture that allows for every one of Sunny Perez's vocal performances to shine and have space to breathe. "No More We" has a subtle, dramatic sad tension that may have you reminiscing of your last relationship or past love. This becomes accentuated at the very end with the final rap performance as Sunny Perez pushes his voice, it starts to beautifully break up with emotion. This is an incredibly high energy release from Sunny Perez that we'll have on repeat all week. Listen to "No More We" by Sunny Perez, here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Sunny Perez! Wow starting at just 10 years old is really something! How did you get into creating music? Do you remember what had inspired you? Thank you so much, it's an honor to be here. I grew up singing in a choir. And got exposed to Eminem. I wanted to be able to express myself the way he did through rap. I quit the choir and remember my 10 years old mindset was if this man from a trailer park can make it why can't I? Anything is possible. Your latest release "No More We' has quite a modern flair to every element and lyric, what kind of personal connection do the lyrics have with you? How did you come to them? No More We is a closer look and my relationship with my ex-fiancee. The lyrics come from a place of love and Pain. I still love her at this very moment, but I can't and couldn't wait for her. I had to go get all the things I said was going to happen. The production style of "No More We" definitely has that polished smooth vibe, did you have any influences or inspiration that helped shape the song? How did you come to the sonic choices used in the song? All I can say is drake has gotta be the ultimate light skin goat lol. Drizzy, tory, trey, Chris Brown, partynextdoor and pnbrock. They all have been doing what I've been doing before they blew, Rapping and singing. We all share those qualities. The above mentioned helping me fine-tune the direction as far as marketing and consumers go as well as branding. Just watching the top dogs changed my game. I am always in student mode. The way they deliver is similar to how I deliver, but the sound comes from heartbreak something that cant be simulated. It's definitely been a ride from when you started creating music to now, how do you think you have grown as an artist? Do you have any aspirations that you have set for yourself? When I lost the love of my life I found who I was. "The flawless body the all the lovemaking all the multiple women." Whatever it is that people think we as men want. I needed someone in my corner who believed in my vision as much as me, if not more than me. #Foryourgirlfriend went from tape to an indie brand. That's only getting bigger through Clothing, shoes, and Fyg the movie. I'm more focused then I have ever been. When my ex left she prepared me for every crowd of people and every digital streaming platform streamer in the world. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? 6. Sony the orchard, who? mag, 5managment, Xtreme world music and myself have so much in-store just follow me on ig @therealsunyperez.  #ForYourGirlfriend Pt.2 " She Waited 4 Me " is on the way in 2020 more interviews my goal is to land on Billboard top 100 this year. Most of all continue to express who I am across the world. instagram.com/xtreme_world_music #BUZZMUSIC

From Brazil to California, punk rock/reggae duo Subject 72 releases their energetic and groovy single “Mad”. Growing up in Rio de Janeiro and California in the ’90s and '00s, Rafael Bastos (guitarist and vocalist) and Pedro Tinoco (original drummer until 2019) were both heavily influenced by the punk rock scene, reggae music, and surf/skateboard culture. After Pedro moved to Memphis with his family, his spot was soon filled by mutual friend/drummer Arthur Albuquerque. Subject 72’s recent single “Mad” blends the infectious rhythm of reggae and the complex instrumentation of punk rock all to create an incredibly dynamic and unpredictable piece of music. “Mad” begins with an angry phone call between two partners, clearly establishing the high’s and low’s that come with relationships. As the instrumentation kicks off with a groovy bassline and upbeat electric guitar, we’re introduced to the likes of punk music with Rafael Bastos’ sculpted and broad vocal stylings. Capturing themes of loving someone through thick and thin, and holding on when the going gets tough. Their textured production creates a blissful atmosphere, creating an even more modern feel to ‘Mad’s sound. With timeless melodies at the turn of the chorus, Subject 72 exhibits quality production and lush instrumentation that blends to their own unique and catchy sound. Listen to "Mad" here. Hey Subject 72, welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re loving your unique style and sound on your latest single “Mad”. What made Subject 72 want to write about love and its many forms? Hey BuzzMusic!! Thank you for having us!! It’s an honor to be featured here! We’re glad people are liking “Mad”, we decided to write about love because it’s something that all of us will, is or have been through it before. Everybody has a different way of interpreting love and going through it. We believe true love is “sacrifice”. It’s when you love someone so much that they could be the most difficult person in the world, makes you go crazy, says things that make no sense, but in the end, you wouldn’t change them for anyone else. Your track “Mad” embodies complex production that adds incredible texture to the song. What can you share about Subject 72’s songwriting/creative process, and how you went about laying each track down? We really like to tell stories throughout our music. We like it when something is very easy to visualize and understand. All of our songs in this new EP tells a story about love and we try to make it as clear as possible. Adding these “production details”  brings so much dynamic to the songs. We love movies, sound effects, and animation. It’s amazing how a specific sound or smell can bring someone back to a specific memory or situation. We try to add the same concept to our sound and not just talk about a “situation” or a “story”, but actually bring them there and live it as well. You’ve mentioned that your current drummer Arthur Albuquerque was a recent addition in 2019, after Pedro Tinoco moved to Tennessee. Do you think Subject 72’s music made a shift after Pedro’s move, or has it stayed fairly similar? We believe everybody is different and everybody has something new and unique to bring so yes I believe the band has made a shift, but the “root” of the band is still the same. We all have the same tastes, similar backgrounds and grew up listening to Pretty much similar things. Plus he’s a great mutual friend of Pedro and me so that transition has been easy. Arthur, he’s more into the heavier side of rock so with that he brought so many different ideas that I wouldn’t have thought of during the writing process that just made our sound even better. It’s what makes this band great! That being said, we’ve heard that Rafael and Arthur are great friends and clearly work well together. How do you think being close with your group members helps Subject 72’s music thrive and get across to its listeners? Music, first of all, is a hobby for us. It’s not a job, it’s what we love to do regardless of the outcome! When you’re doing it with friends and with people that have the same passion, the possibilities are endless! that why I believe our sound is so unique and natural, it’s just friends jamming out and having a good time and I believe our fans feel the same way. Our style I believe is that one where you just put it on and just...“live life“, you don’t have to think about anything, worry about anything, just enjoy the moment. That’s what we go for. People have enough problems these days, this is our way to give people a “5 min break” in life and just...enjoy. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? We have one more single coming out in May and our Debut EP “Girls Girls Girls” will be available June 12th!! It’s about love and it’s different interpretations of it. We’re really proud of how it came out, it’s such a fun album to listen to! it really represents us as a band and as who we are, how we grew up, past situations, our influences, our style.  We’re closing some local shows first (around California), grow our fan base and expand. We really want to be close to our fans and be very interactive with them. We literally respond to every one! We are really grateful to each and every fan that we have so far. We want to do as many shows as possible and just have a good time, give everyone a “break” in life and just “enjoy” it! instagram.com/subject.72 #BUZZMUSIC

Spring is the perfect time for so many different activities, and listening to The Love Brigade's recent EP release, "Spring in the Air" is one of them. "Spring in the Air" shows off The Love Brigade's innate pop and rock stylings, combined with his intrinsic calming effect. The EP starts with its first track, "Dead and Gone", which features soothing and balanced vocals, pred with a very comfortable and homey production. "Dead and Gone" gives off themes of reminiscing, in which The Love Brigade takes listeners on a contemplative journey. As we sit and listen, we hear frequent and prominent guitar rhythms, as well as an organ flair that brings on that old-fashioned production. We receive that similar listening ambiance with The Love Brigade's second track, "This Sacred Love". "This Sacred Love" has more of a bustling tempo, housing more potent ad-libs from The Love Brigade, adding in an elusive effect. "This Sacred Love" holds a sentimental storyline, and its hard to not fall for the words of the song. The Love Brigade added in a few verses within "This Sacred Love" that we have to admit gave us goosebumps. It's a heartfelt narrative, which set almost an adoration of sorts for this particular song. Next, we find ourselves listening to "Cold Dead Heart", a track from the EP that sets an entirely different atmosphere from its previous two. "Cold Dead Heart" takes on more of a sullen feeling, and The Love Brigade doesn't hold back with his emotions on this one. "Cold Dead Heart" is the kind of track we found ourselves amused to listen along, and imaging the vivid storyline in our minds as we course through its various properties. We now near the end of The Love Brigade's 4-track EP with the track "First Night on Jupiter". This track holds the most melancholic tune the EP has seen. We feel a mellow and introspective cloud hover over us with the general mood of "First Night on Jupiter". The Love Brigade further delves into more intricate narratives and highlights the perspective of The Love Brigade. There's happiness, sorrow, reflection and everything that comes within the middle of such emotions, present within "First Night on Jupiter". Prepare yourself for a more surreal environment with this track, where The Love Brigade introduces an array of themes for listeners. All in all, there's a ton to take away from The Love Brigade's "Spring in the Air", and we can guarantee that our Pop/Rock fans won't be disappointed. Discover and connect with The Love Brigade and his recent EP, here. Welcome, The Love Brigade, and congratulations on releasing your EP, 'Spring in the Air'! What kind of components do you feel that you infused into 'Spring in the Air', compared to your previous music offerings? Where were you hoping to go with the overall sound and overall mood for the EP? There was a conscious effort to feature more guitar on this release, as that’s what I’m primarily known for outside of The Love Brigade.  To fit the wide range of layered guitars into the mix, I tried channeling some old-world production tricks that have evolved in the digital recording space and are now impressively on par with their analog counterparts.  There are numerous guitars on “Dead and Gone” using vari-speed where the track was slowed down to capture the guitars in a different key and slower tempo, then when the track is brought up to normal speed the tonality of the instrument takes on an almost ethereal sound, sometimes so drastically it sounds more like a mandolin or synth part.   There are brightness and overall happy element that's brought into the record through some of these tricks which brings a nice compliment when the lyrics sometimes get a little dark.  There’s a rewarding feeling knowing these little ear-candy moments are actual performances rather than a sample or synth loop, but it’s a thankless effort if done well since most listeners don’t realize it!  The “music box” sound in the last choruses of “First Night on Jupiter” are the most noticeable example of the vari-speed trick, like notes that high don’t exist on any guitar I’m aware of! “This Sacred Love” is a remix of the single a couple of years back which I definitely wanted to revisit, as I was doing some things differently with acoustic guitars on these newer songs that I knew would breathe some new life into the track, and in the process, I found a rhythm guitar part which was buried in the original mix and gave the song a totally different drive and energy when it was brought forward. Are there any major themes present in 'Spring in the Air' that you don't want listeners missing out on? Would you say that you're the type of artist to use your music as a platform to communicate certain ideas and/or experiences to your listeners? Right from the first EP, I’ve received a lot of feedback that I can make what’s meant as a breakup song or some darker lyrics sound deceivingly happy, which is something I’ve wanted to incorporate in everything going forward as it’s a unique signature, whether it was meant as a compliment or not!  Some songs or specific lyrics have been uplifting or inspiring for people and it’s not a songwriter’s place to tell them they’re wrong if they were written from entirely different intentions.  Keeping things light and just generic enough so they mean something personal to each listener but still getting some things out of my system that provides the source of therapy only songwriting can offer is a great hybrid that seems to define what The Love Brigade is all about. As an artist who performs all of the instrumentals and vocals, it's quite easy to say that "Spring in the Air" is impressive. Considering you're an instrumentalist just as much as you are a vocalist, how would you say the two compare when constructing your music? An unintended result of throwing more loud guitars into the recipe for this EP was the challenge it presented for my vocals compared to past releases, especially in the case of “Dead and Gone” and “Cold Dead Heart.”  I had to really get a handle on what the mood was in the lyrics before attempting to sing them so the music and vocals felt like they belonged together, which wasn’t as much of a struggle on my more pop-friendly things in the past.  I started paying more attention to the key each song was written in to capture the best aspects of my vocals, while still allowing room for some straining when it would benefit the lyric.  Having a better understanding where my strengths are vocally (and my limitations, more importantly) actually helped with the songwriting process this time around, as I wouldn’t go too far down a road that I should have known was overly-ambitious from the start. You have a timeless sound, The Love Brigade! Where would you say your sound is going to transform from here on out? There’s a nostalgic sound that I was framing The Love Brigade songs in from the start which will definitely continue as I think it helps allow the song to shine above everything else, even if there are some glossy production and layers of overdubs competing for attention.  I let my musical influences show themselves much more on this release (the lead guitars on “First Night on Jupiter” are an obvious nod to Brian May) and I’m eager to allow even more of that with the next record and see how The Love Brigade sound evolves naturally by incorporating more of that.  A couple of songs which almost made it on this EP are definitely on the heavier side, and I think “Spring In The Air” is a perfect segue to those songs when the time comes. facebook.com/lovebrigademusic instagram.com/thelovebrigade #BUZZMUSIC

Alternative singer/songwriter Anna Cordell releases her intimate and emotional song titled “Tried So Hard”. From growing up writing folk songs on her nylon string guitar to stitching outfits through clothing design, Anna Cordell has always been known as a creator. Drawing inspiration from the ’60s and '70s folk writers, Anna continues to push her belief of the value and power of art. Her latest hit “Tried So Hard” captures themes of finding the light within yourself, even when others see it and you particularly don’t. Alongside a powerful music video surrounding Anna Cordell, her 5 daughters, mother, and grandmother, capturing women at all stages of life with the same emotional validity. “Tried So Hard” opens with soft and unique drum patterns that shape the track to be incredibly serene. While Anna Cordell’s talented and emotional electric guitar picking brings forward a sense of calm after the self-destructive storm. Her lyrics sing a song of finding love within yourself and having someone love you despite the flaws you created in your mind. Anna Cordell has taken vulnerability to a new plane, with a pure music video that tugs at your heartstrings and lets you appreciate the vigorous walk of life. “Tried So Hard” captures Anna Cordell’s delicate and heavenly vocals displaying an incredibly relatable work of art through mild yet effective instrumentation. Her song and music video for “Tried So Hard” is definitely worth the stream. Listen to "Tried So Hard" here. #BUZZMUSIC