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Explosive with not only music but personality is the artist Fatal Flash. Spending all of his time on music and building his brand, Fatal Flash has begun to create his lane in hip-hop with his energetic qualities. Performing all around the world, he hopes his newfound musical skills can help him excel in hip-hop, and help him venture into new genres. However, in his latest single “Crank my Shit”, Fatal Flash sticks to his guns and displays his eccentric skills. Right away, “Crank my Shit” hits listeners hard with these loud, and distorted synths that rip through the speakers. Alongside, there is sub-bass that defiantly makes the cones of the woofers vibrate. “Crank my Shit” really gives off the vibe that Fatal Flash wants his listeners to get up and dance with the power of his instruments. Not only does he display power with the instruments, but Fatal Flash’s lyrics are also a major factor of adding to the explosive atmosphere of “Crank my Shit”. Fatal Flash is talking about partying, luxuries of life, and the good times that are to be had. To me, that would make anyone feel like they're an all-star and deserve it all. “Crank my Shit” does an excellent job of moving listeners, and moving your speakers. Listen to “Crank my Shit” here. Hey, Fatal Flash! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Our team is more than happy to be representing you and your latest single “Crank my S**t”.  For starters, could you tell us where you are from? Is there any local artist that inspired you to become the artist you are today? Born and raised in Los Angeles. Mentioned before, you said you want to start getting into a lot of different genres of music. Which kind were you talking about?  Is there one you would never do? Yea honestly I wouldn’t mind too do different genres. I feel that it shows what you’re capable of creating as far as lyrics and the beat as well. With such a catchy and explosive song like “Crank my S**t”, is that only one side of Fatal Flash? Or is there a completely different side of you we haven’t seen yet? Yeaaaa Crank My Shit is like the wild, party going out to club side of me having fun turning up with my crew. There’s a different side as well coming soon so be on the lookout. With all your hard work, you must be working on a new project for this year. Will there be a solid project this year? And will it have and artist/producer collaborations? Yes, there will be a solid project still in the works but for now, I’m just dropping singles to get my name out there but I am working on different material and 8)as for collabs you’ll just have to wait and see. What can we expect to see from Fatal Flash throughout 2020? You can definitely expect to see more music coming out being more active on My YouTube channel- fatalflashofficial going to be dropping more music videos as well and hopefully start creating that buzz but I’m definitely going to be working in the studio I got a lot of new music coming soo make sure to check me out you won’t be disappointed. instagram.com/FatalFlashOfficial twitter.com/FFlashofficial #BUZZMUSIC

Bad Holiday is the combination of four lifelong friends and 90s party rock. Their style is focussed on creating high energy rock fused with some classic rock to bring a nostalgic but fresh-feeling experience that everybody will be able to enjoy. Bad Holiday is set to release their debut album May 14th of 2020 and recently teased everybody with the release of their single "19". This record features everything that the band is all about, heavy almost grungy guitars, an epic guitar solo, a high energy pounding drum kit, a solid rocking bass line, and an energetic edgy vocal that soars throughout the song. There is an instant nostalgic feeling in this song, both from the songwriting and the sound. The lyrical story puts back those memories you had as a teenager and all the good times you had. Every section of "19" hits you hard in the gut and almost forces you to start dancing, every element fuses in a wonderful way that leaves space for everything to breath but also comes together as a whole to bring what Bad Holiday is capable of - they don't hold back for a single second in the energy. This is easily a record that you'd be wanting to hear at every party. Listen to "19" by Bad Holiday, here. Welcome to BuzzMusic BAD HOLIDAY! We are loving your latest energetic release "19"! What was the songwriting and production process for it like? The songwriting & production process was quite smooth. Our Lead Vocalist "Edward Kennington" & Drummer "Ryan Schurman", have been in multiple bands for many years together growing up. Edward being the soul songwriter always trusting Ryan to give his songs infectious grooves to shape them. Complimented by their life long buds, Lead Guitar "Jonathan Keith" & Bass Player "Curtis Crook." The album was self-produced, and engineered by Drummer "Ryan Schurman." Recorded in a beautiful old church, out in the countryside of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Being isolated in the countryside made the process very enjoyable & peaceful. This record has an almost raw sound to it, what was the recording process like to achieve this? Were there any challenges faced during the recording? Our raw sound on our record comes from many of our retro-rock influences, from the '90s and '80s. Our recording process to achieving this raw sound was done through our own self-control producing it completely ourselves. Keeping it all real and not overproduced like most bubblegum tracks are these days. There is definitely sonic chemistry happening between every instrument in your music. How did the members come to meet? Growing up on the same street as youngsters, Lead Singer-Songwriter "Edward" & Drummer "Ryan" first met. Followed by meeting Bass Player "Curtis Crook" in middle school & Lead Guitarist "John Keith." It's quite great to hear nostalgic and modern fused into one. Are there any influences for the music? Are there any idols that are looked up to? What about those influences and idols makes them influential to you? Major influential bands that contribute to our sound would be.. Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Sum 41, GNR, Weezer & Pearl Jam. All these great and successful rock bands that have proven to us that gritty and raw is always better in the name of rock & roll. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Starting off 2020 launching our record with everything that is currently going on in the world is a bit draining and daunting, but we are still following through with all releases currently & hoping for a fruitful year of shows and touring. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Hi, Sarah Harralson! So excited to be chatting with you! Can you tell us a little something about yourself? I've been in Nashville for almost 7 years now. I'm from Knoxville, TN and decided I want to pursue music when I younger. My Granddad inspired this decision as he was always playing bluegrass music on his accordion. After my time at Belmont, I started working in the music industry on the business side full-time beginning in licensing, and most recently, royalties. I am now currently signed with Johnny Garcia's (Garth Brooks) company- Busy at Play Publishing as a writer and artist and will be releasing a series of singles over the next year. What inspired you to pursue music? It was a mix of my Granddad always playing bluegrass music around me and also my mother who encouraged me to pursue piano lessons when I was fourteen. I had already begun writing music when I was ten. I was always around music when I was little- my father playing country music and my mom who played a lot of pop and oldies music. How would you describe your musical style? Country with a mix of pop and even folk. I like all types of music, so even though my genre is country, you are bound to hear other sub-genres in my songs for whatever I am inspired by. What artists do you look up to right now? Dixie Chicks, Jewel, Brandy Clark, Miranda Lambert You have plans to release a new single soon! What details can you share with us? Sure do! I am shooting the music video for it in a few weeks and will be able to share more info on it once we have a release date set. We are hoping sometime in May right now. You can expect this song to have a country mixed with a folk feel. Can you tell us what the song means to you? This song is pretty personal to me- It's about a girl with a free spirit who kind of goes where the wind blows her, but she wants to find the right person out there for her that would settle her down. What do you hope your supporters feel after hearing the new song? I hope and think they can relate to this themselves. Especially the ones out there who have been hoping to find the right person for them. Or maybe they already have found that person, and it will be another reminder of why that person means so much to them. Do you have any advice for aspiring music artists? Keep up the drive. It's not easy being in a saturated pool of aspiring artists. If you want it, you gotta be willing to work for it. You will get rejected, but keep your head up and show everyone what you and your music is worth. You will find the right supporters in time. #BUZZMUSIC

Hey, Nice Ghost! So excited to be chatting with you! How did you come up with the name "Nice Ghost"? I honestly sat there and brainstormed for about a year in 2015/2016. I wrote down every idea I had, good or bad. I love the word "ghost" and am kind of fascinated by ghosts and the like, so I had been hovering around that word for a while when "Nice Ghost" popped into my head. I got really excited and looked it up - sure enough, it hadn't been taken so I jumped on it. I have been saying since it started that it's not "nice ghost" as in, a ghost that is kind or friendly, but rather it's like saying "hey, wow that's a nice ghost you got there!" Like hey, nice ghost, dude! Can you tell us a little something about yourself? With time I'm more and more convinced that I'm some kind of alien that came from somewhere other than earth. Hang out with me enough and you'll start to see what I mean. Honestly, I'm not really sure how to describe myself but I'm sure I've always been a little bit out there. How would you describe your musical style? I've settled on "Introvert Rock." Something that vaguely resembles 90s rock, written through the lens of someone who does more observing than participating. Shout out to all my introverted pals out there, staying home and lovin' it. You just released your new single "The Green Man"! How excited were you to get this project out into the world?!? The Green Man is one of my proudest moments. The recording process involved cracking leaves and twigs, tapping on rocks, sharpening a knife in front of a microphone, stuff like that. Besides that, I think it's all about the groove. Every time the second verse hits, I can't help but dance - even though I've heard it 10,000 times already. I'm really, really proud of The Green Man. Fun fact - when the album comes out in August, there will be a considerably longer version of the song that comes with it. Can you tell us what this song means to you? This song is an exercise in imagination. It tells a story about a haunting tree creature (a ghost that isn't very nice, possibly) and my plotting to save the day. Yep like I said, I might be an alien. I wrote a song about a tree monster. What do you hope your supporters feel after hearing the new song? I just want people to want to dance, dim the lights, and vibe out to the sounds. It's all about the feel. Especially right now in times of social distancing - I just hope it makes people have a bit of fun and gives them something to groove to, even just at home. Do you have any advice for aspiring music artists? My main advice is to not ever listen to the naysayers. A lot of people will say that you're not good enough. Or that something about you will make it so that you can't "make it". They're wrong. Ignore them and push forward. Associate with people who encourage you. People who WANT you to succeed. And if you're in a band or duo or whatever, make sure everyone is on the same page as far as priorities go. A band can only go as far as the least committed member lets it go. If you want to take it all the way, play with other people who are ready to commit to it on THAT level. And then... be patient. #BUZZMUSIC

Chuckie Chuck is an LA-based Hip-Hop artist who fuses the style of old school Hip-Hop with modern fresh sounds. Chuckie Chuck's journey started off during his high school years and then moved to LA which led to his focus in energy to the music. He has also founded the Trash Music Collective to allow for like-minded independent artists to tour. Recently Chuckie Chuck released his elegant downtempo record "Popular" and it brings a fantastic spin on old school Hip-Hop. "Popular" features tight vocal chops, energetic jumps that pop onto your face, funky keyboards, a deep bass that will make the ground shake, and an exciting vocal that carries a bit of attitude with it. The song opens up with these lovely chopped up harmony bits that remind you of something that Michael Jackson would have sung and then transitions to the full downtempo groove when the drums come in and then explode into a masterpiece that vibes when the main vocal comes in. There are a lot of fantastic little flairs of vocal chops throughout the song that sparks attention into an ear before giving space for the lead vocal to bring the energy. The chorus of "Popular" will bring out the inner freaky of you and you won't help but smile and dance during it. Listen to "Popular" here. Hey Chuckie Chuck! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We can't stop vibing out to your latest release "Popular"! What was the songwriting and production process like for it? Thank you, glad you’re enjoying the song! I remember I was living in my friend’s living room on the couch, I know it sounds cliche but it’s true! I laid down the chords and the drums, that’s all I had at the moment. I was trying to come up with something and I just let my mind float free, so whatever came up was what I was thinking of subconsciously. After I had the lyrics I kept adding the elements to make it sound like how I envisioned it in my mind. Everything was carefully placed with a lot of thought, and each time you listen you can find more elements to the track, and that’s the beauty of it! It must have been quite the change to have moved from India to LA. How did that move inspire and influence the music that you are creating? I’m a very keen student of psychology, so it has been fun, observing and learning about the culture in LA. From the outside, you can only see the fabulous side of it. It’s when you step in Hollywood or downtown, and skid row and all these places that you start seeing the reality of all this. You see homelessness and a lot of failed artist careers. It is sad but it is real, and a lot of times people here, aren’t what they act like in public, mostly because it’s so hard and everyone’s just looking out for themselves, but amongst all that I can say, I’ve made some of the greatest friends, who have helped me through it and supported me! My team at ‘Trash Music Collective’ is always there for me, giving me constructive criticism. I would say after coming here, these past couple of years, I have matured a lot, not just musically but as a person too, and I’m nothing but grateful towards this city for that. "Popular" has a very upbeat but downtempo vibe to it. What was the inspiration behind this? Did this come during the recording or was it part of the songwriting? It does, it really takes you on a journey. I love doing that in my music, you have the power to take your listeners to a different place! My music has been inspired by a lot by Pharrell Williams’, his music always makes you feel alive but its chill at the same time. He’s a genius at creating that balance. Some of my friends would say that’s the libra in me, but I try not to pay too much attention to zodiac signs. So yeah, that’s been a part of the songwriting process, and it makes me happy you guys noticed! We heard that one day you are looking to give back to the community in India. Do you have any goals that you want to achieve specifically for this? How do you plan on achieving those goals? That's a great question! One word- educate. Now I have brainstormed about this a thousand times, and anyway you put it, a good education is the best way to help a person rise above poverty. A good education is a lot more than just acquiring knowledge. You need to know how to use or present that knowledge. I understand that because I owe a great deal of what I am to my alma mater, Mayo College (Mayo as the British surname, not the condiment). A good education is where teachers actually care about their students and care about what they’re teaching to them. The problem is that teaching is not a valued or well-respected profession in a lot of countries, mostly because it's not the best-paid profession. So widely speaking, this problem has two aspects, 1- a need for good educators, and 2- a need for good institutions. I believe once I have enough popularity or fame, I’ll have enough influence to put together a good team and get sponsors to finance the plans we come up with. It’s the sad truth but nothing is possible without money, and someone’s gotta do it. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I started my company ‘Trash Music Collective™’ this year. The goal is to support and educate local independent artists and give them a platform and a voice. We were supposed to do our first show on March 21st but had to postpone due to all the chaos of the current situation. The show has a great line up, and we’re also doing an open mic and a producer’s set, which is a platform for producers to showcase their talent, which is very rare and a great opportunity for them, all for the price of a dollar at the door! I want Trash Music to be a safe haven for all the artists, a place where they come together, support each other, and have a great time! I also have a couple more singles lined up, so watch out for that! But yeah, I definitely have some huge plans for Trash Music, it might just be the next big thing, so look out! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Songwriter, producer, and recording artist Vincent recently released his soothing track titled “Stay The Same”. The Los Angeles based artist uses his musical talent to create his own unique lo-fi sound with beautiful acoustic guitar picking. With his latest self-published and self-produced album 'Come as You Are, Broken and All', Vincent’s layered and mesmerizing sound takes permanent residence in any listener's hearts. His emotionally-rich song “Stay The Same” offers a sincere and sensitive atmosphere through divine acoustic guitar and subtle down-tempo hip-hop production. All while Vincents clear and effortless vocals perfectly tie together the track’s entirety. “Stay The Same” opens with lush down-tempo acoustic guitar picking, with added effects to enhance the delicacy of the song. Upon the arrival of Vincent’s ethereal vocals, the tracks underlying production serve an intoxicating minimalistic rhythm letting Vincent’s somber guitar melodies stand at the forefront. His songwriting capabilities shine through with introspective and relatable lyrics like “I can't help but feel this way, but it comes and it goes”. It’s without a doubt that “Stay The Same” serves a quality sound with messages that come straight from the heart. With all the madness going on around the world, we’re left to relax with Vincent’s calming vocals and serene melodies. Listen to "Stay The Same" here. soundcloud.com/sk8terboi2001 instagram.com/vinnyforgood twitter.com/vinnyforgood #BUZZMUSIC

Ultraviolet Communication is a three-piece Alternative Rock band based out of Arizona. Since the band's formation in 2017, they have played an abundant amount of live shows and released their debut album 'Capacity for Illusion' in January 2020. Ultraviolet Communication recently released their energetic new single "Fever Dream" and it's a dynamic fun tune that you'd regret missing. This release features airy ambient guitars, sparking drums with thundering toms, a bass that almost growls at you, and a smooth vocal that has a flair of nostalgia to it. "Fever Dream" opens up with an attention-grabbing, almost lo-fi guitar before the whole band hits you at once and leads straight into the verse. The vocal performance of "Fever Dream" is incredibly smooth and has a beautiful laid back airiness to them that keeps them both ambient and energetic. The structure of this record is quite unique; the pre-chorus section takes the energy of the song down and introduces a jamming tambourine with thundering drums, followed by a singing guitar solo that leads perfectly into a memorable vocal melody that hits you with the chorus. After another exciting guitar solo, "Fever Dream" pivots back into the ambient pre-chorus before hitting you with a beautiful closing chorus. This is an addictive song that everybody will be able to relate to. Stream "Fever Dream" on Spotify here and connect with Ultraviolet Communication on social media below. When it comes down to lyric, instrumental and musical ideas, is there one person the takes charge of that in the band, or is it a collective view? It is always a collective effort when working on any ideas for the project. The origins of a song vary from song to song because we all compose in one form or another. Sometimes one of us will write a whole song with music and lyrics and we will all work on the arrangement together. Other times, somebody will bring a musical idea with little to no lyrics and we will work on parts of it separately, in pairs, or all together. When trying to break out into a musical genre with really unique and unheard content, what is the hardest thing about trying to get noticed and being placed onto a popular playlist? The hardest thing is finding a balance between not compromising our artistic vision while still making music that a casual listener can enjoy. Our main goal is always to make the kind of music that we want to listen to and we feel that by doing so we present the listener with the most genuine and accurate version of ourselves. If we concerned ourselves too much with being noticed and making the most accessible music, we would probably just get lost in the shuffle and never stand out. You guys have a lot of projects out, which by the way is very impressive.  Do you guys like to do a lot of live shows, and do you have any funny stories from them? Thank you! And yes, we try to play live as often as we can. If we could play a show every day, we would. One time at a show, just as we were setting up, minutes before showtime, our percussionist, Lee, had a glass of water on the ground beside him. Our bass player, Matt, accidentally knocked it over while setting up his amplifier, and the entire glass spilled into a hole that ran down underneath the stage. It was occupied by several cables that were crucial connections to the sound system. The two looked at each other in horror after the tragedy occurred and they began laughing hysterically in fear. Our guitar player, Josiah, missed all of this and asked what was so funny, and the others responded "Don't worry about it, man. We'll tell you later." The show went on without any complications and we all had a good laugh about it later because the chances of that happening were slim to none. I know it is kind of hard for a band to collaborate with other bands, but it has been done.  Would you ever be interested in featuring on another band’s song or vice-versa? It's kinda hard to say whether or not we would. We definitely are not opposed to the idea, but at the moment we are not really actively seeking out any possible collaborations. What can we expect to see next from you throughout 2020? We are going to continue to write new music and play live as often as we can. If everything goes according to plan, we would like to hit the road to tour our record Capacity for Illusion and hopefully even get back into the studio to record a follow-up LP. facebook.com/uvctheband #BUZZMUSIC

BARUCH is a highly talented and skilled guitarist, singer, and worship leader. BARUCH travels over 35 countries, every year on tour doing worship and revival nights since the beginning of 2019. Born in Managua, Nicaragua, BARUCH quickly fell in love with the Latin music presented around him and picked up quite a bit of guitar skill during this time. He has been touring from the age of 16 in Latin bands playing guitar, a life-changing encounter with Jesus had changed him forever. Quickly after, he moved to Los Angles, California, and began a new musical career. Within this newly changed BARUCH came his newest single “Safe & Sound”. Still staying true to his guitar skills, BARUCH presents himself in a new pop sound in “Safe & Sound”. Starting with ambiance and a riser, “Safe & Sound” has a calming, yet explosive beginning. We can hear a nice guitar pattern, alongside a very pleasant drum beat. In “Safe & Sound”, there is also a lot of instrumentals from synthesizers and electronic instruments being used, which overall gives the song a welcoming feel, while maintaining a unique sound. The first time we heard the instrumental to “Safe & Sound” it made us feel some sort of nostalgia. Furthermore, BARUCH’s vocal performance on this song is very solid. His voice is present when it needs to be like in the verses, but it blends in with the instrumental perfectly in the choruses. Collectively, “Safe & Sound” has all the right attributes and presents BARUCH with a certain sound that only he could produce. Listen to "Safe & Sound” here. Hey BARUCH! Welcome to BuzzMusic, we are more than excited to be representing you and your latest single “Safe & Sound”. Presenting yourself as a new sound and artist is hard, but you seem to have done a great job in doing so. What was the most difficult thing musically from your past to get over when re-creating yourself? Thanks for your feedback! It has been an exciting journey. The biggest challenge when stepping into this new chapter in my career and my purpose was to learn to trust the process and not be discouraged when things take time to happen and to also welcome change with open arms. I think as humans we tend to resist change and cling to normality because it's familiar even when it's unhealthy. As creatives, we should never let an accolade, accomplishment, or successful season define who we are since that can lead to a danger of dwelling in the past and losing focus on what's next. I always believe the best is yet to come. These last two years of doing my tours across the world and uniting people of all races and backgrounds to sing together and call on the name of Jesus as one voice has been the greatest season of my life. I believe what I am a part of now is bigger than myself and bigger than anything I could have imagined when I decided to be a musician at a young age. In “Safe & Sound”, listeners definitely get the feeling of comfort and acceptance. Is this something that you plan to achieve in all of your songs? Or do you have other songs that are supposed to make your listeners feel a different type of way? Each song is unique and has a unique message but the narrative will stay consistent throughout all of my upcoming music. I have one simple message: HOPE. I want my music to offer hope to all people, and to be like a light at the end of the tunnel. Music is powerful, and music that can lead you to a place of reflection and awareness of the goodness of God changes people. Many people have labeled Christian music as cheesy and to be honest, most of it is. My mission is to create a sound that is like a palate cleanser for their ears. As we write these songs the aim is not to write "the next big hit" but rather to write songs that are genuine and musically brilliant, even if that doesn't fit in the unfortunate small box of our genre that has been so ferociously franchised. Previously mentioned before, you said that you lead worship teams in CA and other Countries. Could you tell us a little more about your experiences with that, and how it has helped you musically? For the last two years, I have been leading teams in California at local worship nights, and mainly on my international tours. So far, I have toured in 39 countries. Every tour is different, I usually will have new and different musicians with me in every country. I travel alone many times, and sometimes when the budget is bigger I can travel with a drummer and keyboard player from LA and then find other musicians in each country to join at our concerts. This is very challenging but even more rewarding. Leading teams of people to play on stage with me from different languages and different musical backgrounds is extremely fun and also a huge learning experience. This opportunity to collaborate with over 200 musicians worldwide has helped me grow as a musician and as a leader. For example, three weeks ago I returned from a very successful tour across Brazil where I had to learn the language to sing our songs in Portuguese. I was fortunate to travel with two LA musicians and five amazing local Brazilian musicians who joined us the entire time and made this an unforgettable experience. With the release of “Safe & Sound”, will an album soon follow? Or do you have any plans of collaboration? My amazing team and I are working on releasing new music every 6-7 weeks. Before releasing a full-length record, we will release at least 3 more singles. I can't disclose the full details yet, but there is one amazing collaboration in the works which I am super excited for! I'm currently quarantined at my home in LA and writing many songs and using this time as a creative space without regular distractions. At this pace, I believe a full record can be expected by August 2020. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

From Brooklyn, New York, Petite Celine is a Franco-American multi-instrumentalist who embraces and incorporates various cultures into her music. Growing up, she was often traveling between her two homelands which gave her a multitude of international musical experiences. After finding herself homeless in her college years, Petite Celine ended up busking and performing locally in order to support herself. From this circumstance, she developed a passion for influencing and bringing people together through her songs. She ended up translating her musical talent into her career and began releasing her own original music. Petite Celine’s newest release “Reason & Rhyme” is a fusion pop song that will bring you serenity with an edge. She brings an exciting personality to a tranquil style of music that will immediately entrance her fans. The track begins with Petite Celine’s vocals echoing into the background alongside a subtle percussion beat. She begins to include electronic background noises that seem to ebb and flow like the tides. “Reason & Rhyme” has a placid, yet mysterious, vibe showing that Petite Celine aims to bring her fans something new, and something that will stimulate their senses. Towards the end of “Reason & Rhyme,” the beat and the tone of the song picks up; this will increase both your emotions and your heart rate. Through her instrumental talent, Petite Celine accesses her fans’ emotional sides and triggers the release of real feelings. Listen to “Reason & Rhyme” here. Hello there Petite Celine! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We enjoyed the fusion of various music styles that you incorporated into “Reason & Rhyme.” Can you explain to your fans more about the message you were trying to express? The message of the song is about the power love has to persevere and believe that with enough courage, work, and faith, true love will prevail, and we can "reign again." I believe a good relationship is one where a torch of strength and support can be passed back and forth between partners in moments of weakness until the relationship can be nursed back to full health and abundance. It may not be passionate all the time, but it's about teamwork, patience, and belief in each other. The song says "could you ever give up on someone you love? So what if we are the weak." The only thing the I leave ambiguous enough is if the relationship will return to health or if it has reached a point of inevitable detriment and has become an unsalvageable burden. I leave that up to you to determine and interpret. You told us that you fell in love with the fact that your music brings people together. Can you elaborate on how you create your music in order to achieve this goal? Yes, I love that music has the power to bring people together. It is a universal language after all. I do this with my music by incorporating sounds and languages from around the world. "Reason & Rhyme" is sung only in English but uses Phrygian scales, and musical accents from Sitar (Indian instrument) and Hne (Burmese Instrument). Can you explain how growing up between two different cultures has influenced the artist you have become today? Growing up between two countries, a very petite me noticed some pretty big differences in what got airplay in different parts of the world. France, my fatherland, aired a more diverse selection of music, often ranging in different languages and styles, which excited a multi-linguist such as myself, where as the US, my motherland, cemented my love for American Pop. I was also greatly influenced by my time growing up at an international school in NYC where I attended class with students from around the world. My favorite day of the year was always UN day because at my school we would take a break from the curriculum and all the kids would come in dressed in the garb of their native cultures and we'd share foods, art, and toys from our home countries. I always thought that was so cool and it quickly became my favorite day of the year. Needless to say, it marked my music and my affinity for fusion. You are known to dress your stages with LED art creations and youthful face paint. Can you elaborate on how these visual aesthetics complement your style as an artist? Great question. Because my music is so colorful, I wanted to bring some color to the stage visually to match. Plus, not only is it a symbol of art and culture, but painting my face before a show allots me a moment of play and is a reminder to just have fun up there. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Backseat Vinyl is a 3 piece Punk Rock group based out of Denver. The group despite being central draws influence from groups from the west coast that include Fidlar, Wavves, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and The Frights. Backseat vinyl recently released their high energy driving single "Heads" and it will knock your socks off. "Heads" features driving punchy drums, edgy guitar riffs, clean mood-setting guitars, a deep rumbling bassline, and a moody melancholic but exciting vocal. The record opens up with a clean, energy-driven guitar riff and slowly introduces the drums before it all stops and the song hits you like a truck when the vocals come in. The instruments all play together in a way that feels like a solid group and they provide a lovely backbone that supports the main vocal and lets it breathe. The vocals have a smooth edginess to them that drives the song forward, the sound is reminiscent of Green Day but with a little modern flair to them. A highlight of this song is when the guitars and voice seem to start singing together when this happens the song transforms into an ethereal like a choir. This is a fantastic record that packs that classic Punk Punch. Listen to "Heads" here. Hey there Backseat Vinyl! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We can't stop jamming to your single "Heads". What was the songwriting and production process like for this? 1)Nate already had a few demos made shortly after we released our first album. Once we finished our tour runs for the year, (2019) we gradually started bringing them into rehearsal and booking studio time again. We steered into a more authentic form of Punk Rock with “Heads”. Using a faster tempo, and a grimier production heavy in distortion, and reverb. We love the tones of this record, it's got the perfect amount of edge to them! What was the recording process like for it? How many of the ideas were part of songwriting versus during recording? Since we’re working with the same engineers who produced our last album, (Glenn Sawyer and Rich Veltrop at The Spot Studios) it was almost like we never finished, just picked up where we left off. It’s been fun. We’ve known them a few years now so it’s always a good time working with them. Returning to the same people has also made the recording process very smooth. Since we already have a relationship built with them, we work/communicate well together, and they have prior experience in producing the sound we’re looking for. They also moved, so that’ll add a nice contrast in production. We spend a lot of individual/rehearsal time working our parts out before recording so not much usually changes, but we’re always up for suggestions and always asking for second opinions from each other and the engineers. Backseat Vinyl has quite a cool set of musical influences, what makes them influence you? How have their musical styles fused their way into the music you create? We always had an appreciation for the “lo-fi” production; where the poor production/musicianship is intentional, but still sounds great. For me, I think it’s because the emotion is there. It sounds like a human before a musician. We used to be really big on writing, making as many ideas as possible for a song because we were excited to try them. Over the years, the style of our influences have taught us that “less is more”, and we should let our music breathe. We hold back on our playing a lot more now, and focus more on complimenting the song. We heard that the band is halfway done a new album! That's quite exciting! Have there been any challenges faced so far during the creation? What was the process been like so far? We like to be prepared, we usually plan the recording process together as a band months in advance so everything goes as smoothly as possible. Most of the challenges normally come from our writing. Sometimes what we write can be difficult to execute, and some tempos are just easier to play than others. “Heads” is a much faster tune, and it took time to build the endurance to not only keep up with the tempo but hit my drums as hard as needed to project the sound I wanted out of them. The writing process can always be challenging but it’s rewarding. When you spend so much time working your part out, it makes tracking go much more quickly/smoothly for you. Your engineers and bandmates appreciate it too. It’s a good feeling. What can we expect to see from the band throughout 2020? Backseat Vinyl plans to release more singles throughout 2020 leading up to the Summer; when we plan to release our entire sophomore album. Our second single “Bad Trip” will be available on April 17th on all streaming platforms. We’re hoping to eventually book shows again once life is back to normal, and tour again once our album is released. In the meantime, we’re finishing up our album and spitballing ideas on a possible live stream, or video of us performing, since we can’t play shows right now. It’s just talking at the moment, but we’d like to make it happen. Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC