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Ella Bee is a 21-year-old singer and songwriter in South East London, UK. Originally from Sydney, Australia, she made the decision to move to South East London to become fully involved in her music. Performing at many venues in London (The Roadhouse, The Scotiabank Centre), Ella Bee gives many notable performances regularly. Additionally, she isn’t afraid to step into the studio, as she also attends writing camps and music conferences. Ella Bee recently teamed up with producer Lewis Campbell and released her new single “Porcelain Doll”, and with cool and collective sounds, she's able to deliver an individualistic environment while captivating listeners and we can't get enough of it. Why? The message behind this song is something we stand behind. “Porcelain Doll” begins with a swelling synthesizer, giving movement to the song immediately. Joining in soon after is a kick and snare drum, which adds even more flow to the song. As the instrumentation pours in, “Porcelain Doll” forms an obsessive sound that sounds different and unique compared to other work we've heard from Ella Bee. The mix of rock and R&B elements showcase the musical ability and knowledge Ella Bee has throughout the track. The message this song delivers is strong. It's about shining a light on vulnerability and fragility and how our throwaway-dating culture can lead to forming toxic friendships and relationships, even though we might not see it coming. All in all, this song is about respect and how we deserve nothing less. Ella Bee slays at being a role model for females in the music industry and we can't wait to see what she brings to the table next. Listen to "Porcelain Doll" here and get to know more about Ella Bee in our interview below. Hey Ella Bee! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We are very happy to be representing you and your latest single “Porcelain Doll”. “Porcelain Doll” is such an individualistic song, and incorporates a lot of different musical elements. What kind of music do you listen to that helps with your creative process? I grew up in Sydney listening to a lot of alternative pop music, mainly with female leads (such as P!nk, The Veronicas). When I first came to London I made a few songs which were very poppy. I grew a little older and went to music college, I formed a band and got a lot of influence from rock/indie rock (Joan Jett and Blackhearts, Bombay Bicycle Club). After leaving college I started working with producers, which widened my interest in more electronic sounds (BANKS, Flume). My influence from pop as a child, to my love of rock/indie rock as a teenager, to finally working solo with electronic producers as a young adult have all formed the music I make today. For my first project, I really wanted to create something different and provocative which combined all three genres. With performing at so many different venues, you must have a lot of talent at captivating a big audience.  In your experience, what is the hardest part about keeping the attention of a crowd? I think the biggest part about keeping a crowd's attention is to really connect with what you’re singing and the message you’re putting across. If you’re just going up there and not giving the song your all, the audience will notice. I usually like to close my eyes, feel the atmosphere of the room and sing from the heart. Playing live has always been my favorite part of music, being able to perform something you’ve created is an unbeatable feeling. With such hard-hitting lyrics in this song, it must have been a little bit difficult to express yourself in that way.  When recording this song, how did you get into the musical atmosphere or role? I like to write from situations I experience personally, this one, in particular, was about a time where I was with someone who didn’t treat me the way I deserved to be treated. I wrote the song and produced the first demo in my bedroom, which is where I find I can write my best music. The introduction to the song is actually a recording of a poem that I wrote, which I then distorted to the point where the listener couldn’t make out what I was saying. I think this adds an underlying tone to the song about how not everything is as clear as it seems on the surface, just like many relationships. I brought the track to my producer and good friend Lewis, who worked with me on it. The emotion of the song grew through experimenting with the electronic, industrial production, but it wasn’t until the second session we had where I listened over the chorus and said “this needs something more, can we do a few takes of me screaming the lyrics behind the main vocals?” and then I just screamed the words as if I was screaming at the person it was about. It’s hard to get into that mindset sometimes and fully zone in, but when I got into it, the anger I wanted to capture definitely came out. With a new project in the works for 2020, you must be excited, the team is excited for sure.  What kind of music can we expect on the project? Any collaborations? I have so many songs now which I’m excited to release. The plan for this year is to release two more singles and a music video and then hopefully an EP towards the end of the year. I have some more dark electronic stuff coming, and also some softer songs which have a lot of meaning to me. I am completely independent at the moment so I’m doing my best to organise and plan everything. And yes hopefully I’ll be working with some more people when the world is back to normal again! I’m always collaborating with my friends and the people around me, but definitely expect to hear more from Lewis in my future releases for sure. instagram.com/ellabee_ twitter.com/ellabeesandor facebook.com/EllaBeeMusic #BUZZMUSIC

Young Trap is a rapper whose music comes from the same roots as the dirty-south legends. Since the start of his career, he has gained over 2 million views on Youtube, released his first debut album and has traveled to the icon North American music cities to work on various records. Young Trap recently released his second album 'Betrayed' and off of it is the smashing uptempo new single "Friends". This record features a deep thundering 808 drum kit, characterful vibraphones, quirky bouncing synths, and a dynamic honest vocal performance that is full of attitude and style. The record opens up with the main drum and synth groove and then transitions into a bouncy tension when Young Trap's voice enters and delivers awe-inspiring lyricism and perfectly executed flow that pulls you in with its deep storytelling and exciting splashes of adlib. The main hook of the record is one that speaks honestly of how money can control people's feelings but delivers the message in an incredibly laidback almost sassy way that you'll be able to still vibe out and have a good time listening to. From the exciting instrumental to Young Trap's explosive performance we can't wait to listen to the rest of the 'Betrayed' album. Hello, Young Trap! Welcome to BuzzMusic! The single "Friends" off your newest album is definitely a bop, what was the initial thought process like for this record? Was there a hook or rhythm that inspired you? The producer sent me the beat with the hook vocals already on it. I was creating an album called “Betrayed” so this song really hit home. I have been backstabbed by friends and family my whole life so I wanted to talk about it.  You have definitely been in some of the key music cities of North America, what were your experiences in each of them like? Were there any interesting stories that happened? I was born in Los Angeles and moved to Memphis, TN when I was 4. I lived my whole life there. I was getting into some legal trouble and needed a fresh start so I moved to Atlanta, GA. I lived there for 7 years. Atlanta was a lot of fun and that’s where I learned the music business. I moved back to Los Angeles 4 years ago. LA has been really good to me! We love hearing the passion and emotion that you have in your rap and singing performances, do the lyrics connect with you on a personal level where you just had that passion in your delivery because of that?  This new album was created from experiences. Being used and taken advantage of is where the songs came from. My 1st single “Friends” is just another testimony of friendships gone bad.  In your latest 'Betrayed' album, is there a lyrical or storytelling theme that's shared across all of the songs? How do you think the music evolves from each song? I think that every song on Betrayed shows a different example of how I was mistreated and backstabbed. The songs flow in a way where you can understand what I went through step by step. instagram.com/youngtrapmuzic twitter.com/youngtrapmuzic facebook.com/debonairemusic #BUZZMUSIC

Welcome to BuzzMusic Indigo! We’re loving your new single ‘’Running Wild’’ and are thrilled that you are here to speak with us. Could you tell us about the inspiration behind the single?  When it comes down to it, it’s an unrequited love song. I was inspired to write it after being with someone who I knew was bad for me, but I’d wished they weren’t. We’d both felt like we’d known each other before somehow, and had run in similar circles for a very long time. As time went on, I went from seeing this person as someone I was meant to be around to see them as a challenge that I was meant to overcome. The song is about the moment where you wash your hands of someone.  Can you tell us how "Running Wild" has differed from anything you've released in the past? Were there any challenges you faced while creating this single? I spent a long time finding my musical identity and developing my style. I used to think that something being ‘complex’ made it more musically interesting when, really, most people’s favourite songs are simple (as are mine - the older stuff was a little more “disjointed” I guess. I think this track, along with the wider project, in a lot of ways signals my return to simplicity. And to myself, really. We hear that you're gearing up to release your debut album in December of this year? Can you give our readers and your fans a glimpse of what to expect from this project? Yes! It will be my first ever full-length album and I’m really excited to put it out there. Musically, people can expect the catchy, bedroom-pop vibes and some pretty emo lyrics. In terms of what it represents, it’s really about returning to myself. Is it difficult for you to create and record songs with difficult themes/meanings to help your fans through difficult and emotional times?  I have this thing, as a lot of songwriters do, where I have to go back and “relive” something in order to really be able to say what I want to about it. So I guess sometimes it can be difficult in that way, but then I’m not sure how I would fare without that way of communicating. I’ve been writing songs since I was 5-6 (I had a little songwriting journal at that age already), so it’s really all I know. I feel like the song is the only way for me to ever say what I really mean. I know I’ve taken solace in other people’s expressions, and it’s pretty cool to think that maybe someone out there would take solace in mine.  In crazy times like the world is going through right now. What are some projects you've been working on to stay motivated and creative?  Well, Mike (the producer I’ve been working with the last 5 years) and I are setting up some stuff that will allow us to keep working on the project while our country (Aotearoa / New Zealand) is in lockdown, so that will keep us busy. I’m looking forward to writing a few more tracks. I’m a high school music teacher too, so I’ll be busy with preparing for distance learning. Besides that, I’m learning a couple of languages - Māori and Hawaiian. I think under these circumstances keeping busy (within reason) will be really important to maintain some sense of normalcy for a lot of people. Listen to "Running Wild" here. instagram.com/indigo.is.here #BuzzMusic

K.I.N.G. the MC is an American Rapper, songwriter, lyricist, and spoken word artist whose music is influenced by the hardships and life experiences he's had. His ultimate goal in music is to touch the hearts of those that listen to his music. K.I.N.G. the MC's latest release "Napoleon Hill" is an elegant, yet hard-hitting hit. "Napoleon Hill" features a characterful drum groove, incredibly moody and atmospheric synth textures, and a jaw-dropping lyrically intense rap performance from K.I.N.G. the MC that leaves you wanting more. "Napoleon Hill" easily demonstrates K.I.N.G. the MC's capabilities of creating an elegant but intense flow of lyrics. He keeps intense energy throughout the song, which is wonderfully supported by the rock steady drum grooves. The mood has an overall more flavourful dark ambiance to it but with the help of the drums and the tight rap performance it maintains high energy, there's a perfect balance between the two moods. It's as if "Napoleon Hill" provides the listener with a color pallet and a blank canvas and leaves it up to the listener to paint the picture. This is a fantastic release and we can't wait to get more from K.I.N.G. the MC. Listen to "Napoleon Hill" here. How did you come to this performance? Were the lyrics laid out and that is just what felt best? Were there other versions of this tune? I was in the process of creating my 2nd project, The Good. The Bad. The Ugly II, and I wanted to incorporate the ideas of an author who had inspired me tremendously earlier in life. It was Napoleon Hill’s book “Think and Grow Rich” that really shaped the way I approach going after my dreams. My writing process consists of lots of prayer and meditation. The lyrics I wrote were what I felt on my spirit at the time. This is the only version of this particular song. We are loving the overall art direction of "Napoleon Hill"! What was the songwriting and production process like for it? How did you come to the instrumental sounds that were used? Thank you so much for that! I really pour my heart and soul into my music. As I mentioned earlier my whole creative process is very spiritual. I pray and meditate for hours and hours on end, while simultaneously writing until the song is finished. I was very fortunate to have the legendary producer Black Metaphor compose this beat. In case your not familiar with him, Black Metaphor has produced for heavy hitters in the industry such as Rick Ross, The Game, Young Jeezy, and Cyhi The Prynce just to name of few. The track was recorded with and also mixed and mastered by an engineer and close friend of mine by the name of Charles “Platnum” Howard.  You have a very unique sound to your voice and the tone of your record. What had inspired this? Do you have any influences or idols that you look up to? I love performing spoken word and I intentionally try to incorporate a very similar passionate poetic delivery in my music. I draw inspiration from storytelling, substance filled music. Some of my biggest influences are Nas, KRS-ONE, Common, Tupac, Lecrae, and Tobe Nwigwe. I have also been greatly inspired by the motivational speaker's Eric “E.T. the Hip-hop Preacher” Thomas and Les Brown.  How do you think you have grown as an artist from when you first started this release? Do you have any new goals for yourself that you aim to achieve? I never stop growing as an artist. Since this release I’ve grown less wary about financial limitations and have instead focused on utilizing what I have, using my current resources to manifest that which I lack. My goal is to organically grow a global audience by consistently putting out quality music and visuals reflective of where I come from and the genuine love I have for all people. What can we expect from you throughout 2020? You can expect more visuals from my 2nd project, TGTBTU 2, as well as new music later this year. instagram.com/kingthemc Facebook.com/storyofk.i.n.g #BUZZMUSIC

Today we're taking a look at the newest eclectic stylings of Stanzi, a self-taught singer, songwriter, and producer. Hailing from Boulder, Colorado, Stanzi has a very vivid and imaginative perspective constructing the foundation of her music. Her mission has always been to create music to be an escape for many, and for listeners to pour out all of their emotions whilst listening to her music. There isn't much more we can say on what to expect with the music of Stanzi--you'll just have to take our word for it when we say that she brings a wild sense of vitality to the music scene. Stanzi's latest song, "Estrange Me", can easily showcase the artists quirky and erratic creativity. "Estrange Me" incorporates a multitude of soundings and collections that compose the eccentric style of Stanzi's production. Compared to other artists such as Bjork and Coco Rosie, Stanzi focuses widely on experimentation and brings about an atmosphere that feels unique and mysterious, full of aspiration for the taking. "Estrange Me" came off as very expressive, and as we listen along, we find ourselves exposed to a vast array of emotions, such as elation, confusion, and even a sense of warmth. "Estrange Me" definitely proved that Stanzi is disparate from the norm, and we're very much anticipating more of her sensational productions. Discover Stanzi in her latest song "Estrange Me" here. Hey Stanzi! Welcome! Congratulations on releasing your single, "Estrange Me". How would you describe the process of constructing the song, considering how expressive the production of this particular track was? Hi, thanks for having me! “Estrange Me” is the first track off my EP1. When I made it I was teaching myself how to produce in Ableton Live, so there was lots of trial and error, playing around and re-writing that went into it. Basically I just wanted to do justice to the poetic content and to the mood that I was in at the time. I didn’t have any plug-ins, so a lot of the sounds are field samples or random, warped and chopped YouTube clips. You've always had the goal in mind of elevating your listeners and allowing your music to be an outlet for them. What kind of steps and/or mechanisms would you say you put in place to ensure that a safe environment for listeners? The goal with my music is to be as honest, authentic and vulnerable as I can be. I am a deeply feeling, empathic person, so my hope is that this music will allow listeners to tap into some of their deeper, more challenging emotions. I guess the idea is to encourage people to be as uniquely themselves as they are when no one's looking. When I was growing up, a lot of my female musical icons were hyper-sexualized and surreal. I guess the goal here is to be super real and encourage others to do the same. What would you say urged you to create your music in the way you do? As an artist that explores eclectic soundings and themes, do you find it to ever be a challenge constructing such novel music? It’s definitely challenging to commit to being different. It’s not for the sake of being different though, that’s just what comes out. Most of my favorite art goes against the grain in some way. I know it takes time and maturing into in order to attract a true listener base, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. As I do mature as a musician I think the next release will be quite a bit more organic and approachable. However, I don’t think I could replicate a sound that’s already on the market and be content if I tried. And that’s ultimately why I’ll stand out. Where would you say you extract the majority of your insight for the productional side of your music, as well as the vocal side? Considering the fact that you're a one-woman show, do you find you have an advantage being the only one involved in the creation of your music? When I made this first EP I was going to ‘transformational festivals’ and hanging out with a lot of psychedelic EDM producers. They inspired the production aspect quite a bit as they were always one-upping each other with unique sound design. As far as the vocal side, I grew up writing poetry and listening to Joni Mitchell, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Nirvana, and The Beatles, among others. I guess that makes for a pretty eclectic palate. Going solo has its advantages and disadvantages. I don’t think this music would have ever seen the light of day if I had waited for someone to “get it” and get on board. And I believe in it, so I’m happy that it’s out. I am particularly proud of the video series that goes along with this single and EP. Having said that, great things can be accomplished in teams, it certainly takes a village to make a truly great project come to life. I would love to work with another producer or to play with a band in the future. Until then, I’m honing my craft, doing my best to attract listeners, writing tons of lyrics and melodies and learning as much as I can. instagram.com/mysterious.lyricist #BUZZMUSIC

From Arizona to L.A, country singer/songwriter Christie Huff returns with another empowering and introspective song titled “Canvas”. Not only does Christie keep her country roots by taking countless trips to Nashville for co-writing opportunities, but also by impressively opening for staple country acts like Jason Aldean, Bebe Rexha, Toby Keith and others. Christie Huff’s latest single “Canvas” captures themes of realizing that it’s time to move on from someone, and when enough is enough. All while displaying her mesmerizing vocal abilities, we can’t help but hear the likes of female country artists like Carrie Underwood and Hillary Scott. “Canvas” opens with Christie Huff’s angelic and inviting background vocals overtop calm and ear-pleasing electric guitar. As Christie’s vocals take center stage, the underlying subtle electric guitar picking creates a rhythmic tempo mimicking the drums, while also incorporating notable background snaps. Leading up to the powerful chorus soaked in introspective instrumentation from serene acoustic guitar, a foot-stomping drum beat and faint background strings that portray Christie Huff’s country ties. She belts out lyrics full of passion and pain while showcasing her textured songwriting capabilities with clever lyrics like “Now I’m covered in color scars from the brush you used to mimic this”. It’s evident that “Canvas” perfectly exhibits the heartfelt emotions which Christie Huff has vulnerably channeled, and we’re eager to hear what she’ll come up with next. Listen to "Canvas" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Christie Huff! We’re loving your heartfelt and relatable message on your single “Canvas”! Could you share what helped channel your emotions when writing your clever lyrics for “Canvas”? Thank you so much! "Canvas" was the first song I wrote after a breakup. I was just sitting with my emotions and out came "Canvas". I wrote down how I was feeling and I just kept thinking my heart feels so sick and this hurts like hell.  That line then became one of the main lines of the chorus. I was in a relationship with a painter/artist and I have a very abstract way of thinking. I just kept thinking of how love is artwork in and of its self. That's where I got the idea for the direction of "Canvas"! Just from that whole relationship. In regards to Christie Huff’s creative process behind “Canvas”, did you have an idea of how you wanted the instrumentals executed, or was it more experimental and seeing what fits best? I knew I wanted the production on "Canvas" to be somewhat dark. I wanted the production to capture how I was feeling when I wrote it. As well as show my country roots with a splash of pop. I took the song to my producer Ethan Carling, and I really love the combination of country, pop, and that darkness I wanted! We’ve heard that you took your sound from Arizona to L.A, while also taking frequent co-writing trips to Nashville. Now that you’re in Los Angles and around a variety of different musical talent, would you ever experiment in blending genres or co-writing with an artist who isn’t particularly country? Absolutely! That's what I love about LA, It's helped me find my country sound because I have been influenced by all genres! My brand new single "Canvas" released April 3rd was produced by a great electronic/pop artist and producer, Ethan Carling. I met Ethan in LA and love working with him because he brings out a unique sound to my country sound. I would definitely love to perform a duet with somebody from any genre! As long as there's chemistry and a good vibe, I'm open to collaborating with all genres! You learn so much! You’ve obtained incredibly impressive numbers when it comes to streaming, reaching a total of 3 million! Now that you have quite the platform as an artist, what messages do you want to get across to your audience about Christie Huff and what she stands for? Thank you so much! I'm so excited about that. What I want my listeners to take away from my music is that I stand for not being shy about expressing my emotions. I write all my songs about personal experiences and I know that we all go through similar experiences and react in different ways. I hope that my listeners can relate to my songs and that they can better cope with experiences while listening to them. instagram.com/christiehuffmusic facebook.com/ChristieHuffMusic twitter.com/huffchristie #BUZZMUSIC

The fresh new album from indie-pop songwriter Bad Dreams is everything you'd want from emo-pop. Layered synths, catchy vocals tracks performed with guts and honesty, and a willingness to put himself out there without bounds. The album is self-titled (Bad Dreams), and is soaked in a deeper, more real form of pop songwriting styles. It's not your average pop record at all. That doesn't mean it's not good, cause it sure is. There seems to be nearly nothing held back with these songs and you can't say that too much with music in general theses days. This is part of what makes the album take shape the way it does. The album does unravel and touch on stories that are based on experience and love, loss, and hurt. This also is what makes the record come through so strong. A decimated and beautifully twisted performance by Bad Dreams. You can check it out HERE. facebook.com/reallybaddreams twitter.com/ouchthathurt666

idatherese is a sing/songwriter from Norway. Having experience in the Oslo philharmonic choir, bands, and quartets, idatherese has no doubt, a special love for music, and quite a bit of musical talent. Being a music teacher, as well as creating for her own Youtube channel, idatherese debuted herself as an artist in 2019. Trying to keep her fans and herself inspired, she recently release a new single called “Diamonds”. idatherese hopes to motivate her fans with the newfound ambition she has found in herself. "Diamonds" begins with some interesting chords, played on an icy-sound synth. Quickly after, idatherese vocals chime in and fill in the gaps left behind by the piano. “Diamonds” starts to flow with an electric-type beat, as well as pick up dynamically. idatherese continues to give us a very impressive vocal performance by singing at just the right volumes and matching to the instrumental perfectly. Additionally, her lyricism is interesting and extremely motivational. “Diamonds” has this atmosphere of hope and passion and its delivery is a strong message to everyone needing a little motivation in their life right now. Stream "Diamonds" here and get to know idatherese in our interview below. Hi, idatherese!  Welcome to BuzzMusic, we are so happy to be representing you and your latest single “Diamonds”. For some songwriters, their heads are always full of musical ideas and songs, and some songwriters like to sit and work on something for a while rather than having a bunch of ideas. Do you think you are one of these types of songwriters?  Or do you do a little bit of both? I think I must be a little bit of both actually! I tend to have a lot of ideas at once, and I like to work on several projects simultaneously. But sometimes one of those projects can take longer to finish, and must be worked on more isolated. I actually wrote the first version of 'Diamonds' in 2015 when I was going through somewhat of a songwriting rut. That's why I care so much about it because, in a way, it gave me the inspiration to keep writing songs. After it had matured for a while, I figured it was time to work on it again, and I rewrote some of the lyrics and redid the arrangements.  In a world where your platform of presenting your music is changing every second, and it’s getting harder to get the money that is rightfully yours, how is writing, producing, and mastering benefiting you more than it would be to have a lot of people or a team of people to do those things for you?  Is it self-fulfilling? It is very self-fulfilling! That's mostly the reason I do everything myself. I like to have creative control - maybe I'm a bit of a control freak! But I think it's very rewarding to see something go from an idea in my head to a finished product and to be working on it myself all the steps on the way.  As mentioned before, you used to be in quite a number of bands.  Do you have any funny memories or stories from those experiences? I was trying to think of something, but I came rather short. Maybe that's why I'm a solo artist haha! I've been working with a lot of different musicians, and I think I've learned something from all of them. You learn a lot about yourself and your work from collaborating with others, after all. And I've had some fun with it. Maybe that's the most important thing! As the year continues, do you have any plans to collaborate or make some new music with different artists/producers? Yes, as a matter of fact, I'm releasing a song with a producer I met online, soon! It's my third collaboration like that, and I've enjoyed every one! They will make a beat or instrumental, and I will write the lyrics and provide vocals. I think this is a really cool way of making music, and even though I've never met these artists/producers in real life, it's an awesome way to get to know other musicians. It's kinda nice, when I think about it, to live in a time where it's possible to make music with someone who lives on the other side of the world. As a lot of people are self-isolating these days, I'm sure there'll be more collaborations like this. I'm very open to doing more work like that! What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? After releasing my first solo EP in late 2019, I'm now working on making new music to keep the flow going! I have a couple of more single releases planned, and I also want to release a new EP at the end of 2020. I'm very excited about that one! It's hard to stand out as a singer-songwriter, and I think the more material I'm releasing, the more the audience will get to know me and my musical style. I want to feel that personal connection. When someone is able to connect with my music, that's really all I can ask for as a songwriter! idatherese.com instagram.com/rosapille #BUZZMUSIC

Welcome, Lesibu Grand! Listeners recently saw the release of "Mi Sueño", a song that expresses both the delicate and intense aspects of Lesibu Grand's sound. What would you say the ultimate goal of "Mi Sueño" was for the band? Our goal with this song and video was to get people to let go of what they were doing for just a few minutes and consider the inner voices we have, and how they speak to us in various states of dreaming. What did the band want listeners to take away from listening to the song? We hoped that they’d come to appreciate more fully the levels of awareness and consciousness we all have, both individually and collectively. As a band that wants to extract pivotal elements from the NYC New Wave scene, what kind of perspective goes into the creative aspect of your music? We pay close attention to the song structure and rhythm sections from bands in that era, and pull out what we like best about them and then develop new songs with that perspective in mind. How does the band ensure that you're reaching the ultimate goal in sync with one another and each band member's actions? Well, we are big proponents of recording our practices and then going back and listening objectively to hear whether the vibe, sound, and cohesion is where it needs to be.  Often that doesn’t happen on the first try, so you have to tinker a bit with the parts to get it all working.  That’s one of our favorite parts of the process! Let's talk more about the music scene in Atlanta, and how it's aiding in the cultivation of hour sound. Would you say that you're a band that derives its inspiration for lyrical content from the everyday lives you live? We love the Atlanta music scene primarily because bands are fairly supportive of, and friendly too, each other, and also there is a lot of genre mixing here.  Whenever we play a show with a band we listen to their set and try to grow from it.  There are tons of great bands here!  To the second question, yes we are lyrically inspired by our everyday lives.  Usually, it’s a little detail that catches our imagination that we then develop and expand into something broader and hopefully more profound.  Like with the song "Mi Sueño", the name actually came from a bottle of red wine we were drinking during a jam session.  We liked and recorded one of the jams, and just named it after the wine.  Later Tyler-Simone and John developed the idea of dreams within dreams (Mi Sueño means “my dream” in Spanish). What are some next steps that the bands want to take together in order to continue the growth of the band? We just finished up our second recording with Atlanta rock producer Dan Dixon and are in the process of shopping it around to labels.  We hope to find a partner that can get our music to more people than we can alone.  In addition, we are wrapping up editing on our next video soon, for a song called Jennifer, My Girl, which should be out in a month or so.  We are very focused on creating content and marketing it the best way we can to find new listeners. Listen to "MI Sueño" here. lesibugrand.com instagram.com/lesibugrand facebook.com/lesibugrandmusic #BuzzMusic

Reid Zakos is a Calgary based Pop singer/songwriter with a strong dance and theatre background. Since the start of his career, he has gained over 90,000 video views and gained radio play within Vancouver. Reid recently released his banging debut EP 'Legends & Myths' and it is a dynamic sonic experience through and through. The EP opens up with "Myths Interlude" and is a short but sweet little instrumental that consists of a modern but retro synth that plays a simple yet rhythmically interesting mysterious chord progression that sets you up for what the EP is about to deliver. The first full-length song on the EP "Gladiator", is a high energy dancing pop record that reminisces of classic early '2000s pop but with a modern flair and production to it, that perfectly suites Reid's enchanting vocals. Reid's vocal performance is something to keep attention to, "Gladiator" has incredibly powerful vocals that dynamically switch from being laid back flowing perfectly on the beat to intense singing with strong melodies in Reid's jaw-dropping baritone range. The following record "Purity" brings the energy down into a feel-good chilled dance piece that will make you want to dance while holding a cocktail. The retro-sounding synths contrast the vocals in a beautiful way that allows them to shine on their own and just vibe out without having to worry. Towards the end of "Purity", the record breaks down into something that's got a little hint of hip-hop with some modern EDM sound design in the bass that leads. "Smoke" comes in and flips the switch in instrumentation and vibe, this one features a sparkly acoustic guitar, explosive punchy drums, Dante on vocals providing a beautiful duet with Reid. The vocals completely take over this song, as Dante delivers an incredibly passionate and intimate performance that Reid matches with his intense style that gives a gorgeous flair of style to every lyric. This leads into the soft emotional ballad "Villain" and this one will hit you right in the feels. There is almost a noir atmosphere here, "Villain" features a soft patient piano, ethereal vocal pads, upbeat organic percussion, and a strong almost raspy performance from Reid that is full of character. This release is an emotional rollercoaster that will take you from being sad to being almost regretful. "Blurry Now" with Jayden Mckenzie brings the tempo up and introduces interesting vocal effects with vocoders and creative filtering that dynamically evolves with the phrasing. Fresh new harmonies are introduced that magically suites the nostalgic storytelling being painted in "Blurry Now". The closing record "Legends Outro" hits you with all of the energy that you experienced in the EP. There's magical synth pads, a beautiful singing soft lead, intense drum grooves, and funky keyboards. Reid Zakos' impressive vocal range and performance are matched by the various duets that perfectly complement each other and deliver a beautiful experience. Overall this is a dynamic rollercoaster of an EP that has something in it for everybody. Welcome to BuzzMusic Reid Zakos! Wow, what an EP, there are so many different waves of emotion going on. How do you connect personally with each song? “Gladiator” means the most to me out of all the songs. I feel like it’s essentially my life story etched into a fierce dance track! Resilience, self-acceptance, empowerment, and freedom is what I hope people feel and hear when listening to it. As I’ve said before, and like so many other artists, I was bullied a lot growing up for being so “extra”, for being theatrical, and discriminated against for my sexual orientation. Performing and writing songs has always helped me escape and express myself, writing this song in particular really helped give me strength and perspective about my life. When I sat down to write it, I knew that I didn’t want to write about love or relationships. I wanted to empower myself and the listener. I feel like we are all gladiators ultimately fighting to be who we are and who we want to be, so I hope people can relate to the song in that sense. “Purity” is about entering a new relationship with someone who re-invigorates your spirit and gives you a fresh start. It was produced by SoulAce and there’s an epic dance break in there! “Smoke” is about when a new love emerges and somehow they seem to possess every quality you’ve been wanting in someone and then some! You don’t know if you’re ready to surrender your heart again just yet, but you kind of want to. “Villain” I wrote with Tess Anderson. It deals with inner demons, feeling like an outcast, depression, and when people perceive you as the “villain” in certain situations, even if your intentions were always pure. It’s theatrical and full-on drama mama! It also showcases my vocal range the most on the EP. “Blurry Now” is about falling in love and having it feel disorienting. Everything else gets blurry and fades away. The vocal duets that you have are something truly incredible, how did you find these amazing singers to perform their duets with you? What was the recording process like with them? Dante and I actually met because we were taking the same songwriting program at the Nimbus School of Recording & Media in Vancouver. “Smoke” was written during a random jam session that Dante and I had one day after class. She was playing her guitar and I just started singing the line “out of the smoke” over and over. We quickly came up with a catchy melody and the harmonies followed effortlessly after. We were definitely kindred spirits and naturally worked so well together. We would finish each other’s melodies and lyrics. We recorded using the studios at the school, and came back to the song a few months later - not only did we change the lyrics, but I also got Kaan Altinbilek (who produced by the previous single “Respect Me”) to remix our guitar and vocal demo into the final product. With “Blurry Now”, Jayden Mckenzie was visiting me in Vancouver, and we were writing for his new EP while sharing a few glasses of wine. While building a track we started humming melodies until we accidentally wrote the hook while joking about being tipsy. Jayden is an alt-pop artist & a producer from Calgary, who also happens to be my partner so, when it came down to writing and creating a song together it was more effortless than I thought. We finished recorded the demo in my apartment in less than two hours, and then Jayden finished mixing & mastering it back in his home studio in Calgary. The overall sonic style of this definitely has a flair of retro while also keeping it modern. What had influenced you to go in this artistic direction? What about the influences that makes them influence you? I grew up in the ’90s and early 2000’s so, I’m not sure where my retro tendencies come from. I guess I’ve always enjoyed retro vibes that sound modern like you said. I have been told before that I remind people of George Michael and David Bowie, but they’re not necessarily direct influences of mine. I would consider my biggest influences to be Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga, while I also love Madonna, Britney, Christina, and Dua Lipa as they’ve all had retro influences that sound fresh in their music. Gwen and Gaga have always meant the most to me on a spiritual level because their music helped me accept myself and so many other people. They have always celebrated their uniqueness in such an inspiring and kind way, through music, fashion, and videos. I hope to be on their artistic levels one day. I’m supposed to see them both live in Las Vegas in May but I’m not sure if I can go any more since COVID-19 and self-isolation have begun. I’ve been lucky enough to see them both live before, but I hope I still can! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this weird time. I hope this virus slows down soon, and I also hope people use their time at home wisely and not take their creativity and self-care for granted. I was a dancer before I started writing my own songs, so I’ve always been drawn to the great dance-pop choreography icons like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Beyoncé, and Britney. People that can really move and own the stage and their power. I also look up to queer artists like Troye Sivan, Adam Lambert, and Elton John because they own their sexual orientation in such a brave and inspiring way. As an artist, you definitely have experienced a diverse range of styles from music to dance to theatre. How has taking part in all of these helped shape the artist that you are today? Has any of these experienced helped shape the way that this EP had turned out? Absolutely! Dance informed me how I want to experience music. Theatre inspired intention, humanity, and expressing vulnerability. I wouldn’t be the artist and performer that I am today without all those years of dance, going to theatre school, moving to Vancouver, and studying songwriting. It all informed the work that’s on the EP and what I plan to do with it. I’m so grateful to my friendships with Dante Hart, Tess Anderson, and SoulAce for all the work they did on this project, and of course my partner Jayden Mckenzie. reidworldmusic.com instagram.com/reidzakosmusic youtube.com/reidworld facebook.com/reidzakos twitter.com/reidzakosmusic #BUZZMUSIC