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Sarah Morey is a Nashville based Country artist who creates honest music that you will be able to connect with. Since her early start as a songwriter, Sarah has performed at multiple music festivals, attended the Grammy Camp Nashville, became the Hard rock Cafe Ambassador, appeared as a musical guest on Today In Nashville and much much more. Sarah Morey recently released her single "Drive Fast" along with a video off of her recent EP 'A Long Way to Go' and we are loving it. This release features high energy classic and modern drums, an ever smooth bass line, twinkly guitars with some ethereal reversed effects, and Sarah's iconic vocal performance that carries the song through. This record does not hold back for a moment in the excitement and Sarah's capabilities; whether that will be Sarah's melodic storytelling songwriting, or the evolving guitar effects, or the dynamic exploding drums, this song has something that you will be able to hold on to. The video of "Drive Fast" has a not so subtle comedic approach that will give you a good laugh, the caring for a toy drivable car as if that was the Corvette she was singing about in the song, it's a nice touch. The video shows off Sarah having a good time either hanging out with friends or driving around the toy corvette. This is a release that you would regret missing out on. Listen to "Drive Fast" here. Hey Sarah Morey! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We are absolutely loving your release "Drive Fast"! What was the songwriting and production process for this one like? Hi BuzzMusic! Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with me, I'm so excited to be working with you guys and glad to hear you're enjoying my music! "Drive Fast" was a blast to write and record. It was actually the first song I wrote for my new EP "A Long Way To Go" and it was the first song that we went into the studio to record for the project. So, naturally, it was the first single to be released off the project! This song was a solo write that I finished right before moving to Nashville about two years ago. At that time in my life, I was between high school and college. I knew that I would be moving away from my hometown (Tampa, FL) for the first time to pursue music and attend college at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. That transitional period was such a nostalgic time for me and I was constantly reminded of all the good times I had during my childhood in Tampa. One of the fondest memories I had was learning to drive and finally having that freedom, but still working around limitations like having a curfew. So, I wrote "Drive Fast" as a way for me to reminisce about that time in my life. The summer after my first year of college was when my producer, Kevin Monahan, and I first started working on the "A Long Way To Go" EP. Kevin laid down the awesome track for this song and I went in to cut the vocals. We had so much fun coming up with the harmony parts! This record definitely has that classic country sound to it. How was this achieved? What was the recording process like for it? Thank you, that means so much to me! Country music has always been at the core of what I do. Even though I grew up in a city, my mom's side of the family is very much "country" and country radio was always playing when I was growing up. The first concert I ever went to was a Miranda Lambert concert when I was about nine years old and she has been a huge influence of mine ever since. I would say one of the main reasons for the "classic country" sound on the EP is that the songs themselves were heavily influenced by that style of music. Also, Kevin Monahan (my producer) is really involved in the country music scene. He plays guitar for country acts including Anna Vaus and Hannah Ellis, among others. He has opened for Willie Nelson and performed on The Grand Ole Opry. So, between Kevin and I, there was a fair amount of country influence on the project. The recording process for it was incredible! Working with Kevin was a dream and he always exceeded my expectations when creating the tracks for the songs. Kevin recorded most of the instruments himself, but I also brought in a few friends to feature on some of the songs. Rocco Fiorentino recorded keyboard on "Joshua" and "Whiplash", Josh Alfano recorded the lead electric guitar solo on "Whiplash", Kamryn Palmer recorded background vocals on "Whiplash", and Terry Bartlett recorded harmonica on "Real Cowboy". It was an amazing experience getting to collaborate with so many talented people during the recording process of this EP! The video for "Drive Fast" is a ton of fun to watch! What was the inspiration for the video concept? What was the video shoot process like? Thank you so much! It was an absolute blast making the "Drive Fast" music video. I knew I wanted a music video for "Drive Fast" because it was the first single off the "A Long Way To Go" EP. I also knew that I wanted my friends to be in the video with me because the song has such a fun, feel-good vibe to it. I was so lucky to work with Brave Enough Productions in Nashville, TN on the making of this music video. During my first meeting with Mark from Brave Enough Productions, we discussed my idea of potentially filming at a go-kart track and he loved the idea! We also discussed the idea of having a red Corvette in the video because of the line in the chorus that says, "Drive fast like a red Corvette." We knew we needed one in the video, but the question was how to logistically make that happen. Neither of us had direct access to one and renting one would have significantly increased the budget. I was talking to my mom about it and she suggested to look into buying a kid-sized electric red Corvette as a joke. I took this idea as more of a serious suggestion than a joke. I ran the idea by Mark and he ended up loving it even more than the idea of having a real Corvette. My mom and I found a mini electric red Corvette for sale and that's what you see in the video! The day of the video shoot was the most fun I've ever had while filming. It was a blast getting to drive go-karts and ride around on a kid-sized Corvette, but having all of my friends there was really what made it so fun. Also, the team at Brave Enough Productions was an absolute dream to work with and they put so much hard work and creativity into making this video a reality. You have had an exciting career so far! How would you say you have grown as an artist since you started? Do you have any new goals for anything you would like to achieve? I started pursuing music when I was only seven years old and it has been an exciting journey! No one in my direct family is in the entertainment industry, so when I started writing songs in elementary school it kind of came out of the blue. I was simply obsessed with Hannah Montana and very curious about the music I heard on the radio. Back then, I wrote all of my songs acapella and I didn't have too much guidance on it outside of the constant support and encouragement from my parents. The first information I ever learned about the music industry was through a school project I did on Taylor Swift in fifth grade. That was my first look into music executives, record labels, and all things Nashville. It made my eyes sparkle and that was when I decided I wanted to move to Nashville to pursue music. I began learning guitar and attending a performing arts school around that time, as well. My guitar teacher, Dr. Jon Bassett, as well as my teachers at school highly encouraged my songwriting. They gave me as many tools as they could to help me grow in my craft and I am so thankful for all of them. In high school, I was selected to attend Grammy Camp Nashville 2015 which was a huge eye-opener for me and allowed me to meet so many incredible people in the music industry. After getting back to Tampa, I started gigging professionally and releasing music. I did everything I could to prepare for the move to Nashville. Now that I am living in Nashville and attending Belmont University as a Songwriting major, I continue to grow every day thanks to my incredible professors, co-writers, friends, and mentors. I feel an incredible sense of community and encouragement in Nashville which I am so grateful for. Currently, my goals include continuing to grow as a writer, perform more with my band, and continue to release the music I love! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Dakota Theim is a Portland-based artist whose music comes out like a ray of endearment from a bygone age. His music usually has the themes of love, longing, and growing up; but manages to keep the music honest and catchy. Dakota Theim recently released his album 'Somewhere Under the Sun' and off of it is the infectious tune "She's a Mystery". This record features a punchy indie drum kit, sparkly guitar lines, and an ear-catching vocal. "She's a Mystery" feels as if the Beetles were to release a song today, it is very well done. The vocal harmonies create a beautiful texture that compliments the lead vocal, the overall vocal energy is incredibly upbeat but also relaxed - you'll be able to kick it back to on the couch to this or listen to it at a party with your best friends. The instrumental aspect of this record is the third voice, the musicality of each part supports each other to create a full but tight experience that could take someone's breath away. There is a wonderful transition from the verse to the chorus that causes the chorus to explode into a happy bouncy ball of fun. There are a lot of great things about "She's a Mystery" and we recommend having a listen yourself to fully experience the colorful painting that Dakota Theim has laid out for us to hear. Listen to "She's a Mystery" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Dakota Theim! We are loving your release "She's a Mystery"! What was the songwriting and production process for this and the whole album like? Thank you very much, I’m happy to hear that! For "She’s a Mystery” I wanted to write kind of an upbeat, sing-a-longy style tune about love and how it can sometimes get quite complicated. The word “mystery” kept floating around in my head during the songwriting process so I decided to play on that. It turned out to be a fun little song and I’m really happy with it! I recorded the foundation of the song myself at my house—drums, bass, acoustic guitar, and vocals. The piano, lead guitar, and backup vocals were done at my guitar player Ben’s house with our bass player Alex as well. That was how it typically went for recording the whole album. This record has a very very nostalgic feeling to it. What was the recording process and setup like? Did you learn anything new during its process? This is my first record so it is also the first record I’ve recorded myself and with friends. It was definitely a trial and error type learning experience. The only song that was done in a proper studio was “Better Unsaid”. The rest was done at my house and Ben’s house with a very basic Pro Tools setup and like 3 mic’s. I didn’t want to get too caught up in all the gear hype, mainly because it can get expensive, but I didn’t have a ton of knowledge on it. I just wanted to keep it as simple as possible for my first record. I think the record turned out sounding pretty good anyway so we’re happy with it! It was mixed by Mike Coykendall, which made it sound a lot better. He’s an awesome person. All in all, I learned how to build a song up from the ground during the recording process.  We can definitely hear some Beatles influence in this, were they an influence? What would your other influences be? What makes them an influence? The Beatles are absolutely an influence. I grew up listening to them and still regularly listen to them. I have always been attracted to this concept of timelessness so I strive to write timeless sounding songs. I think The Beatles achieved that in the 60s and that's why their music has stood the test of time so well. Some other big influences are Harry Nilsson, Brian Wilson, and Marvin Gaye. I also listen to a lot of Brazilian music…artists like Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud Gilberto. Love that stuff. Basically I just want to make timeless sounding songs that you could sing along to with your grandma. I think all of those artists I mentioned are well-loved by people of all ages.  Your whole album "Somewhere Under the Sun" is an enjoyable listening experience. What was the inspiration for the whole album? Is there a story that you are telling throughout the album? Thank you very much! Lyrically, the album is inspired by experiences I’ve had in relationships, as well as the experience of navigating life in your early 20s. It’s definitely a weird time haha. Everyone is trying to figure out what they want to do with themselves and its kind of a weird time to be in a romantic relationship. That’s certainly the story behind the song “On the Run”. If there is a single story that I am trying to tell with this album, its that I’m saying to a lover, “I love you, but I’m trying to figure myself out right now. But no matter what, I’ll always be right here, Somewhere Under the Sun.” Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

Straight out of Bakersfield, CA comes vivid Hip/Hop artist partyONE. As a music producer, recording and visual artist, partyONE seeks to establish an influential sound. His music captures the liveliness of Hip/Hop, and reels in many other emotionally-compelling sounds via the chosen production. With partyONE, you can expect a polished sound with a few natural and authentic impurities. Only recently debuting as an artist in 2019, partyONE has already conjured up a devote listening base, and his recent track "Blessed" might have you finding yourself joining. "Blessed" contains that stimulatingly rapid beat that can easily hype up any listener. partyONE takes the opportunity to reveal his suave wordplay and infectious flow with "Blessed". The track follows the thoughts of partyONE, notably focusing on the appreciation he has for life, regardless of any hardships. It may be easy to find yourself getting lost within the rhythm of "Blessed", as it's catchy and fun! But don't let the overall tempo of the track fool you into thinking it's a track for pure entertainment. partyONE is relaying an important message through "Blessed", one where listeners are reminded to be thankful for what they have, even in times of pressure. Production-wise, "Blessed" clearly exhibited the eclectic music preference of partyONE, as we didn't just get those prominent rap/hip-hop stylings embedded into the track. "Blessed" showcased a wide range of interesting and expressive sounds, and we found our attention even more focused on the track as a result of not knowing what we'd hear next. For future music, we hope that partyONE continues down the path of using expressive styles to elevate his sound. Discover "Blessed" by partyONE here. Hey there, partyONE! Great to have you here on BuzzMusic to chat about the release of "Blessed". What were you hoping to establish as an artist with this particular release? Great to be back, thank you! In February I released my 1st EP called “The Color of Love” which mostly consisted of Latin inspired Pop vibes. With ‘Blessed’, I really wanted to show a more personal side lyrically while collaborating with one of my favorite up & coming producer/artists Krathel. What would you say stimulated you to create "Blessed"? With a clear theme behind the song, was the track intended to reveal your own personal thoughts and feelings, or was it more so constructed to relate to listeners? In 2018 I lost consciousness while driving & crashed headfirst into a brick wall. I ended up with fractured vertebrae, broken ribs & about 13 stitches to my head! It was a big wake up call & an even bigger part of my story that I felt like was definitely something I needed to share in my music. I also released it on my birthday, March 20th! So overall, I wanted this to be a celebration of life. "Blessed" saw collaborative work between yourself and artist Krathel. How did you find the collaboration in this track, especially since you haven't collaborated with many artists in the past? Krathel & I have actually been collaborating for about 6 or 7 months now actually. I was featured on a few songs from his project “The Drunk Tape” which dropped last November, as well as a single that dropped a few weeks ago. One of my favorite producers! He’s got another project coming up too. Let's talk about your own label and clothing brand. In the midst of debuting yourself as an artist, how did you find the process of balancing your music life with your responsibilities as a label head? With my music, it’s always been a slower process. I’ll make a beat, record some ideas to it & revisit it as many times as I need to until I feel it’s done. With the label, I’m really keen on just letting artists be artists. So we built our own studio where our artists can come in & we can work closely together on project ideas, video concepts, release strategies etc. which makes it a lot easier to tackle multiple projects at once. Right now we’re wrapping up a new project from Lanesborough, an Indie/Pop duo from Bakersfield, CA. along with a couple of other dope artists like AfterParty, Nate G & Krathel.  I’m also looking to release a debut album by the end of 2020! Instagram Twitter #BUZZMUSIC

Curt Cannabis is a band that thrives on personal relationships with the music. They have fronted for bands that include Wolfgang and From Adam and have since produced songs for other garage bands that have gained praise from Grammy-winning artists. Recently Curt Cannabis released the single "Falling Sensation" and it is exactly what we are hoping for. "Falling Sensation" features massive sounding drums with thundering toms, energetic crunchy guitars, a deep rock-solid bass line, and a beautiful vocal that has encompassing melodies that soar over the other instruments. Every little detail of "Falling Sensation" has obvious care for attention and it simply works well together. The guitars can maintain an epic riff that compliments the bass and gives a constant push in energy that the drums then spice up. The melodies of "Falling Sensation" are incredibly memorable is what completes the track to feel whole. The lyrics paint a colorful but almost tragic story of loss on the dynamic canvas that is set up. The vocal performance has a very honest and raw emotion to it that is instantly connectable on a deep level. We can't wait to hear what else Curt Cannabis will be putting out this year. Listen to "Falling Sensation" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Curt Cannabis! We can't stop jamming to "Falling Sensation! What was the songwriting process like for it? What had inspired it? Curt: I pay attention to what goes on around me and use what inspires me. It's about real life.  sometimes life sucks, sometimes it seems perfect. Learning to balance those two things Is the trick. I write the songs with basic drums, bass, and guitar. Then give each one without the instrument they play.  they have total freedom to what they do.  Then fine-tune it. Dinger: We didn’t really have time to overthink it. I think that approach really captured the sound. It really sounds like a band on record. Guitar wise there are a lot of influences maybe some are more obvious than others”. We heard you do the production yourselves, what was that process like for you? Were there any challenges faced? Bundy: Logistics of getting the tracks recorded was probably our biggest hurdle. When I came aboard I was playing in various projects so schedules were an issue.  We ended up tracking in four different studios during the creation of the CD before sending it to be mastered. Call: Having control of the recording process is both liberating and scary all at the same time. It was fun working with the songs and trying to find the right place for the groove to push the song forward and still capture what the song is about. Driving the song to keep a connection with the song's core and still maintain something either fresh or at least uplifting is a hard place to be. As the drummer, I always enjoy the challenge of that task, but sometimes we just need to say it's time to not overthink it and just enjoy being in a rock band and letting that happen because we can. Your sound is very familiar but with a modern touch, what was the inspiration for the sound of the band? Were there any influences? Curt: There is nothing new under the sun, I just added me into the mix.  then gave the other guys the freedom to add themselves. Dinger: I don’t think there was any particular style or sound we were going for. Curt had the songs and we just played what came naturally. We didn’t really have time to overthink it. I think that approach really captured the sound. It really sounds like a band on record. Guitar wise there are a lot of influences maybe some are more obvious than others. With having quite a few releases out as both solo artists and a band, how has your sound evolved since when everyone started? Do you see it transforming into anything in the future? Dinger: With having a history of playing together, I think we have something very special. There are some songs that may be brought into the ‘Cannabis Zone’ from days past. I’m excited about what the future may hold. Curt: Two heads are better than one. And four head should make some fun music. It’s nice to have friends to bounce ideas off of. facebook.com/curtsmusic instagram.com/curtcannabis twitter.com/cannabis_curt #BUZZMUSIC

Chewy Mane gives his fans authentic music that has been built from decades of struggle. He spent most of his life on the streets enduring gangs and poverty, all the while using music as an outlet to rise above. Somehow, Chewy Mane has have been an inspiration for many by showing us that he came out on top. He now uses his years of real-life experiences and hardship as a way to connect with and motivate his audiences to appreciate the lives they have, and to always remain positive. Chewy Mane has been said to blend “street integrity with radio instinct,” and with his new release “Big Mad” he surely does. “Big Mad” is Chewy Mane’s reminder that real happiness comes from taking the higher road. He takes advantage of his ability to communicate with many audiences and uses lyricism to spread positivity to his fans and share advice through real experiences. The chill, trap-style beat of “Big Mad” is paired with a keyboard beat similar to B.o.B songs; this brings a refreshing blues vibe to his songs. Chewy Mane also includes vocal trills that seem to echo in the background. His deep and throaty rapping voice adds strength to his lyrics. Chewy Mane sings about not making judgments of others too seriously to remain focused on himself. He includes phrases like “never been a hater” and “when I get mad I just sit back.” He also sings about hardships that he has experienced, and how he reacted to those without getting “big mad.” Audiences will be able to relate to having regular struggles and feel motivated to focus more on their reactions to life’s problems. As an artist, you can connect with many different people through music, and Chewy Mane takes advantage of this opportunity by spreading positivity through his songs. Listen to "Big Mad" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Chewy Mane! Both your songs and your story are truly inspiring to all of us here! We are sure you are commonly asked this question, but could you elaborate on how your experiences have shaped you to become the artist you are today? Not confessing to being perfect or better than anyone. I've dealt with a lot of trial and error in my life from single-parent family, incarceration and health issues I've dealt with since a toddler. Growing up in the lower poverty areas where not many make it out or achieve many goals gave me the drive to not be a statistic and change the cycle for the younger generation for the better. I've always wanted more out of life so my intentions are to show anyone if you believe you can achieve with motivation and a vision. Your songs are inspiring and motivational for your fans. Is there a direct subset of the audience that you are writing your songs to? What is the message you are trying to send? The audience I target in my music is for people who ever been counted out, wanted to just be excepted, lost or no hope. also to spread and share my story letting my fans know I also go through the same reality situations. Never give up and show improve never minimizing the issues at hand. be an example and live life with self morals and standards. No matter how hard it gets apply pressure and press thru positively. Your song “Big Mad” is the first track on your new EP “Gumbo (It’s Enuff for Everybody).” Can you tell us a bit about the other songs on this EP? Do they all have a similarly positive message? My EP ( GUMBO ) consists of tracks that have a positive happy vibe. celebrating life and continuing to be the best I can be. My lyrics consistently speak on improvements and live your life to the maximum with no regrets. songs on the ep album (Gumbo) relate to my childhood and movies and tv shows I watched as a kid growing up. old school music grew on me as a kid so my sound gives the energetic and new school old school all in one. a sound of its own. We noticed that “Big Mad” included subtle aspects of blues and jazz in the background with a piano. It is clear that you have a natural ear for music, are there any specific artists or groups that have inspired your music over the years? If so, how do they impact your music? I've always had an ear for music my entire life. inspiring artists and musicians such as Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Usher, Silk, Avant and rap artist such as Twista, Do or Die and trick daddy . and new artists like KIDDO MARV, MAJOR NINE from Miami Florida. just to name a few. the music I listen to growing has impacted me in so many ways. be me and create my own sound to my standards. What can we expect to see next from you throughout 2020? Upcoming project names like ( MOP DA FLO ) (new Single) 4/20/20. Also another single (SUMMERTIME FINE) releasing the end of MAY. TV Placement for my song YOU CAN on Hollywood Sync LA will be airing this year. Tv placement for a couple of other records will be on Michael Coylars (SHOW BOATS HOUSE PARTY) movie this year. Full Album will be in stores at the end of this year 2020. I will also be featuring on my artist Kang Neileo's New Single STUNT on 4/40/20. Music Video will be airing this Summer 2020. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Today we showcase LA-based singer/songwriter Austin Ward and his latest musical offerings. For those of you who know the artistic persona of Austin Ward, you'll know that he's incredibly authentic in the way he manifests his sound. You'd also know that his primary sound is full of his genuine thoughts, always backed with a tranquil melody. Of course, there are moments when Austin Ward changes it up with his sound, but for the most part, you can expect to feel captivated by the innocence that comes along with Austin Ward's voice, and probably hypnotized by the curative rhythms. We feel ultimately free with the music of Austin Ward, feel like we can attain and experience anything. Austin Ward brings more and more charm to each and every song he releases. His latest offering, "Find the Feeling" brings a certain kind of magic to his usual sounding, and takes listeners on an introspective journey full of reflection. Austin Ward has always been an artist that comes off as very natural and collected. "Find the Feeling" displays these qualities intrinsic to Austin Ward's sound, and he ultimately has the power of making listeners feel a sense of calamity. For us, we found it particularly easy to get lost within "Find the Feeling". The electronic presence within the track is what ultimately elevated it for us. There wasn't one part in the track where we felt our attention wasn't attracted, and we can confidently say that it stems from the nonchalant and easygoing flow Austin Ward possesses. For the future, we're interested to see how he's able to extend and grow his emotionally stirring sound. Listen to "Find the Feeling" by Austin Ward, here. Welcome back, Austin Ward! We're excited that you're able to chat about your artistry, and especially about your latest single release "Find the Feeling"! Compared to other singles you've released in the past, how do you feel that "Find the Feeling" compares to your earlier work? The pleasure is mine. I'm really excited by and proud of this record. I've been releasing music for roughly two years now, and my biggest learning to date is the simple, yet powerful sentiment that music is life, and life is music. Finding one's voice is an ever-evolving process that undoubtedly correlates to experience, both in and out of the studio. "Find the Feeling" pairs elements of honest folk-based songwriting with a modern production feel and elements of psychedelia. It's a powerful intersection that I think my voice complements. I hope others are able to find their own story/reality in this one. There was a very intimate quality to "Find the Feeling". The song captured such an emotional bond, and it was incredibly heartwarming to listen along to. Are you able to tell our readers more about the emotionality behind the song, and what it internally felt like for you to create it? "Find the Feeling" confronts longing for the first time you felt inspired. There is nothing more powerful than that moment -- when one experiences pure passion and elation for a craft. As we grow up and become more vested in our respective fields/career paths, it's not always easy to tap into that initial spark, that serendipity. This song speaks to that inherent conflict/frustration and serves as an escape and/or catalyst to counteract it. As an LA-based artist, how do you feel you've found yourself artistically amongst the many music stylings present within the city? I think I'm starting to settle into a cool niche for myself, harkening to the days of anthemic, musical alternative records a la Ben Howard, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, War on Drugs, etc. My live set is a strength, delivering high-energy sets with a 4-piece band showcasing very legitimate musicianship. The records and live sound are slowly but surely starting sit in the same world. That's when you know you're moving in the right direction :) so much learning happens on stage that can be applied to the studio. What was your main intention with the release of "Find the Feeling"? Specifically, how did you want your listeners to feel and what did you ultimately want them to take away from the content of the song? I wanted it to feel like a deep breath. A chance for listeners to feel less alone in experiencing these sensations of wishing for "better days"... a nostalgia overdose. I love how delicately the track begins and how dynamically it expands. There's a feeling of release I think we captured with this one that's really special... I hope others are able to tap into it. I have to shout-out my co-production partner Brock Westover for helping me bring this vision to life. Will you be releasing a music video for "Find the Feeling"? Soon :) worked with the legendary freenjoy for this one. Directed by the man Strack Azar... we both have Mississippi roots which I love. We're in the final stages of coloring now. Video dropping by end of the month. Keep your eyes out. Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

Riley Lynch is an artist who aims for self-empowerment and emotional energy with every song. His style has a catharsis at its roots and comes in the form of unapologetic Dark Pop. His latest release "Alone" is an incredibly emotional experience that takes you by the soul. This record features an enchanting honest vocal performance, a dreamy felted piano, ethereal guitar textures, and hard-hitting dynamic drums. "Alone" begins with its memorable piano riff, and then enter Riley's enchanting vocals telling an emotional story. At the first chorus, the drums begin getting teased and build energy leading to a perfect transition into the second verse where the drums start to explode. At the second chorus, the song takes you by surprise and introduces an incredible ethereal guitar texture that perfectly compliments the vocal. The vocals in "Alone" are the true highlight; they start off being more tame and raw but with a reverb that swims around you, and then the vocal slowly transforms with intricate vocoder-like textures that elevate the emotional performance. Every word being sung has the perfect amount of emotion to it. This is an incredible release that has both organic and modern flair to it that you would definitely regret missing. Listen to "Alone" here. Hey Riley Lynch! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We are absolutely loving your single "Alone"! What was the songwriting and production process for it like? It’s been a tough year, to say the least. I am someone who is very outspoken about my journey with mental health and Alone is a direct reflection of that. I wrote Alone while I was feeling particularly vulnerable. However, the production process was the most fun. I work closely with Asher Condit, a producer at Kingship Recording in CT, to make my songs a reality. He’s fantastic to work with.  "Alone" has a very emotional but honest approach to it. Was this something that was in mind during the songwriting? Or did this style come during the recording? It was definitely something in mind during the songwriting. Before production, the song was a very stripped down version of itself that I wrote on my apartment floor.  Your music has a very modern but organic feel to it. What inspires you to create music in your style? Do you have any influences or idols? I just make what excites me. I want to make songs I would listen to. Some of my influences are UPSAHL and renforshort.  How would you describe your growth as an artist from your first release to now? Do you have any goals that you are striving for the next release? My growth, in my opinion, has been huge. Every song I make I feel like I get better at what I do. I went from someone who was very closed off to someone who pours their heart out in their music.  What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Right now, more music. Larger bodies of work. Staying healthy, and when everything is over, shows shows shows! Instagram Facebook #BUZZMUSIC

ALI is a hip-hop artist from Massachusetts who creates thought-provoking lyrics that tell a story. Since falling in love with the sounds of old school hip-hop at 11 years old he has progressed and taught himself production, songwriting, rapping, and engineering so that he would be able to create his pieces of art. ALI is also part of the rap collective ROTN WORLDWIDE alongside artists VENMC, Amir Jackson, and Freddy. Recently ALI released his intuitive album 'Spur of the Moment' and off it the opening track "So Far Gone" is the perfect modern hip-hop record that features organic percussion, a soothing almost lo-fi synth, explosive 808 drums, and a hyper-energetic captivating vocal performance that keeps your attention for every lyric. ALI's flow here is incredibly tight and well thought out, his performance has a very honest raw feeling to it that is very enjoyable to listen to and shows what he is capable of. Every lyric has the perfect amount of emotion in it that allows for it to contribute to the storytelling experience that ALI has created. "So Far Gone" is a record that you will be able to blast anytime and have a feel-good experience with it. Listen to "So Far Gone" here. Hey Ali! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We can't stop listening to "So Far Gone"! What was the songwriting and production process like for it? Hey guys! Super happy to hear how much you loved that song. It's my favorite cut off of my new album Spur Of The Moment. It's the first track on there. I feel like its one of the greatest intros to any project I've ever written. In a way, I like to think of it as the beginning of the end. The whole album is about growing up in the fastest moving world we've ever seen before today. So Far Gone is my spirit detaching myself from things in the past and adolescence whether they were good things or bad things. The lyrical content, in the beginning, has me reflecting on things I used to do in High School. After school me the homies just said fuck it and went to a nice spot to burn one and then just act like hooligans around town. I was never the best student in High School either but I did make it to college but as soon as I went there I found the same crazy-ass habits still inside me. I know it takes a little bit for some kids to adjust but with the habits I had picked up I was completely fucking up outside in the real world. I ended up failing my entire first term there. When I came home for break I think it finally hit me that I had to change. This song helped me get all those thoughts out there and was the catalyst for the entire album to come together. Production was so fun to make on this. I've developed a very arpeggiated sound when I'm designing my synths. Arps are such fun. You can take one note in an arp and switch it and it has a completely different mood. The base notes on the arp for both parts of the song are the same, there's only one note in the second part that's different. I love how ethereal the progression is in the beginning but then when the notes change it goes so fucking hard in the switch up. The first part of the song represents Ali in the present. Ali reflecting on what is holding him back from reaching his true potential. The second part of the song is Ali from the past. The dark side. The side who doesn't give a fuck and just wants to go nuts all the time and that's where the album's story about growing up and learning how to make these 2 sides of myself coexist come into play. We heard that you have a range of influences, what about them makes them influence for you? How do these influences creep into the music you make? I. Love. Music. Period. Music has been apart of my life since I was small. My influences started when my parents used to play Bossa Nova jazz in the car. My parents are from Pakistan too so they would play a lot of Punjabi music and that had a big influence on me as well. However, my taste in music really started developing at the age of 10 when my older brother, Abdullah Saeed, loaded a bunch of songs from his laptop onto an old MP3 player my aunt sent me. The shit took me to an entirely new zone. I was bumping shit like DITC, Big L, Smif N Wessun, Eminem, Wu Tang, and Mobb Deep all at a really young age. Old school rap always has been my first love because it was the first form of Hip Hop that I listened to. It really stuck with me too because how meaningful and clever this shit was. From there my musical influences just continued to expand. People like Mac Miller, Mick Jenkins, Childish Gambino, Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky, Flying Lotus, John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Kendrick Lamar, Ab Soul, and JID really shaped the way I make my music today. Tyler and Odd Future played a huge part in my adolescent years. That shit really instilled the seeds to learn to be myself in the upcoming years. They really came through at a time where I was struggling as well. Mac played a big part in my life too. I still miss that man like crazy. My older bro Abdullah played a big part in my musical development as well. He's the one who taught me the fundamentals of rap! My curiosity for rapping peaked around the age of 13 and I asked him to teach me how to do this shit. He had been rapping for a while and he was nice with it too. Abdullah's verses used to be hella complex on some crazy Big Pun shit. From the jump that was the style I adopted and I feel like it helped me become a better lyricist as I progressed. Abdullah also taught me how to produce my own beats, mix, and record as well. My older brother will forever be my Hip Hop sensei and I would not be able to make this music if he didn't teach me the fundamentals. It's amazing to hear that you self taught yourself music. What were some of the challenges you faced and how did you overcome them? I don't think I really faced challenges with music. It's always come to me very naturally with the progression I've had over the years. If anything I've had plenty of struggles in my personal life which music has always helped me through. Part of the reason I started rapping was that I used to get bullied in middle school. The first song that I ever made and put on Soundcloud was a diss track on some kids in my 8th-grade class at the time hahaha. The next day after I posted it and came to school EVERYONE had already listened to it and we're coming up to me some groupies all like SHITTTT BRO ALI GOT BARS. It was all good fun until the principal called me down to the office. What made it worse is when she called my parents and had them come in and listen to the song while we all just sat there. So fucking awkward. After the song was done playing my parents ordered me to delete my SoundCloud, delete all the music off of my phone, and threw out every single journal I had with raps in them. I was 14 when this was all happening. This whole thing crushed me. I mean I did say some pretty stupid shit on that song but the way the principal and my parents handled it was awful. It demoralized the fuck outta me. Especially because the whole reason for the song was retaliation against the awful and racist shit kids used to say to me. For 7 months I wasn't allowed to listen to any music or go anywhere. This was another pivotal point for me. There was a sort of fire building inside me during this period of isolation. A fire that would be the base for the music I would make in the future. Now as a 20-year-old musician my influences range from an infinite amount of places but that whole situation was what sparked this shit even more for me. Despite how much I was demoralized by the people in power around me it made me wanna do this shit even MORE. There's a rebellious nature when I make music that always comes out no matter what vibe the track is. All in all, I'd say that was my biggest struggle as a musician. The only thing that helps the struggle is to keep going and that's what I did. You have come a long way as an artist, how have you grown since you've started? How has joining the ROTN WORLDWIDE collective influenced the work you do? MAANNNNNNN my whole thing is growth, evolution, and progression. Since I embarked on this musical endeavor I'm always looking for new ways to improve myself not just as a musician but as a person. I'd say some of the biggest changes for me were doing acid for the first time. I was 17. At that point, I had been rapping for 5 or 6 years. I was still locked into my Big Pun/Abdullah influenced flow. As soon as I took the acid everything became different. I didn't rap the same ever again. I fucking started singing which was something I never thought I would ever do. My rap flow went from being a lyrical miracle to a still lyrical but more grungy, punk, rebellious and experimental type of shit. My love for different types of music really started to spark here. I started diving into shit like Hendrix, Nirvana, and Metallica. One of my best friends Mark Polymeros, who I've known since we were in elementary school together, started hanging out, even more, when we graduated High School. We built a studio in his basement the summer before I was supposed to go to college and been cooking up these Hip Hop and guitar hybrids there ever since. He's played a big part in my musical progression as well. ROTN has also played a huge part for me. I and my homie VENMC from LA met online in 2018 after he peeped one of my tracks. He literally only hit me up to give me props but when I went to check out his music something about his sound made me so curious. He sounded like an angrier darker sounding version of me. We made a track together and our styles blended TOO well. Originally ROTN was supposed to be just an ep between me and him then I got the idea of making it an entire group. ROTN stands for "Revenge Of The Nerds" and the way the named rolled off the tongue for me just sounded like it should be more than an ep. I passed the idea onto VENM and he was instantly like fuck yea lets do it. I got my homie from Houston, Amir Jackson to join and VENM recruited his boy Freddy from the UK and together we formed like Voltron to make one deadly ass rap group. I've known Amir since I was 15 and we met on Soundcloud as well. Amir got such an intelligent but sharp and deadly flow which made him such an easy pick for the group. Freddy's nuts. He puts this punk spin on UK style Hip Hop which makes him super unique. His image with the yellow face paint too makes him a force to be dealt with. ROTN's music carries the same rebellious tone that mine also incorporates but to another level. We love rapping about bashing the establishment, heists, moshing, rioting, and other crazy shit. VENM likes to describe us as the evil Brockhampton. We still haven't all met each other in real life but the music we make just through passing files to each other through email and the internet sounds so cohesive and I've never met people who I sound so well on a track with without having to be in the same studio. It's some sort of spiritual connection that brings us all together. ROTN has also allowed me to turn the collection into something bigger. Currently, VENM and I are working to turn us into a full out label. I'm working really hard on my end to make sure this shit happens so for everyone listening out there, there's a lot more cool shit on the way! At this point now in my career I feel like I finally have the right people around me to grow and progress even more than I did in my teenage years and I'm so excited for what's to come! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC

New York native Monica Moser is a singer-songwriter that currently writes and records in Nashville, TN. Making the move to Nashville in 2012, Monica Moser was incredibly attracted to the energy that resided within Nashville and made the ultimate decision to transform her life. Integrating herself within music at the young age of 10, Monica Moser always knew that her attraction to music was irrefutable. It wasn't until 8 years later that Monica felt compelled to release her own music! Taking the time to ultimately craft her vocal sound, we've been receiving sonically dynamic sound ever since. Recently, Monica has released more of her Indie/Pop stylings, titled "Feeling For You". As an overview, we felt the track was very rich in a flexible way. Monica's vocals have always appeared silky and organized in a very flowing way. "Feeling For You" holds a very soft and tranquil melody throughout the track. Monica Moser has the kind of vocal style that easily glides across your senses and sounds crystal clear, free of any impurities. That's what we're most compelled towards, the purity of her sound. There's an essence to "Feeling For You" that appears angelic and almost ethereal, which is why we consider this track of Monica's to be very meditative. The music video of the track matched the delicately harmonious sound of "Feeling For You", featuring smooth and rhythmic dance interpretations. Within the video, listeners are taken along an expressive journey that is both stimulating and thought-provoking. Here, Monica Moser gives listeners the opportunity to interpret the overall message of the track with a dynamic visual. Monica Moser ultimately delivers a resonant sound for listeners with "Feeling For You", and we felt closer with the artist as a result. Connect with Monica Moser and her song "Feeling For You" here. Welcome, Monica Moser! The music video for your recent single "Feeling For You" has recently debuted! How did the process of choosing the choreography for the music video go about in order to ensure the message of the song was relayed in the most effective way? Thank you! Yes - so excited! Natalie Beerman (the dancer) and I went to college together and actually had worked on some performances in the past. I knew she was the perfect person for this project because not only is she just such a talented choreographer and dancer in general, I also knew already that we collaborated so well together. She didn’t just want to choreograph a cool dance to my song to show off her prowess — she wanted to tell the story. We started this process along time ago, so I’m actually having trouble remembering when certain ideas came into fruition, but we all had the basic concepts of wanting to utilize light and dark and to express disorientation via a blindfold. When I say we, that includes Dylan Byrnes, the filmography and also producer of this reimagined version. He decided we needed to produce a new version to give the song a more dance feel. And I’m so glad we did! When Natalie was choreographing, she texted me to ask more about the background of the song and why I wrote it because she really wanted to embody that feeling. She left parts of the dance up to improv so she could really authentically express the song in the moment.  Would you say that "Feeling For You" reflected any personal aspects of your life? Would you consider yourself the type of artist that prefers to share real and authentic experiences from your own life within your music? Definitely. The opening line: “I’ve been away too long to even deserve the right to know what’s going on in your heart” popped into my head as I received a text from a friend I had had a falling out with. I’m glad I wrote this song after I had a lot of space from the hurt because I feel like sometimes when I write in the midst of hurt, it’s a bit too subjective and selfish. At that point, I could see both sides and I think the song was able to convey the holistic story of a broken relationship.  Do you typically hope for open interpretation with your music, or do you prefer to aim to impart a specific message to your listeners? I think the listener’s experience with a song is just as, if not more, important than the writer’s original intent for it. I think it’s equally exciting and meaningful when someone gets exactly the message I was attempting to express in a song as when someone gains a totally new and different meaning from it. In some of my favorite artists’ songs I think I know exactly what certain lyrics mean. And other times, I don’t totally know what they mean. But I know how they make me feel.  Having a background in musical theatre, as well as classical voice training, do you feel that your music was able to propel and grow in a more accelerated way? Well I did have a producer tell me once he rarely has to make big edits to my vocals and I told him my background and he said “Oh, that makes sense!” Classical and jazz are our roots. Just like it’s so important for a dancer to start with ballet, I think it’s crucial for a vocalist to start with our earliest genres and learn those classical techniques. I think it’s definitely helped me know where to place things vocally and sustain notes, and I think my background in theatre has really helped my stage presence when performing! Being yourself on stage is much scarier and more vulnerable than playing a part, but I learned I can kind of step into “performer Monica” when on stage, and that helps my confidence.  Tell us a bit about the music video production! Did you face any challenges? We did for sure, but honestly, we could’ve faced many more than we did! First off, the location was a yoga studio in Franklin, TN Dylan had rented. The drive is about a half-hour from Nashville and it was a beautiful crisp day in February. But, we all drove separately, and as it got darker and darker I got a bit more nervous to be alone and then I lost service. Needless to say, I was a bit freaked! They got there not too long after I arrived and I spoke with the owner so all was good. The huge hanging light in the video was a Dylan Byrnes original. Those usually cost thousands of dollars so he constructed his own. Which was amazing! But he couldn’t bring it completely assembled. We only had 2 hours in the space and the first hour was spent screwing in lightbulbs and hanging the light from the ceiling. We started filming and it was going great. We got several takes and were about to tear down when we watched some of it back. None of us loved any of the takes. We didn’t want to overstay our welcome, and thankfully our very gracious owners didn’t kick us out or charge us more for going over, but they got about 5 more takes, which ended up including the final one, while I brought things to my car so it looked like we were leaving! Nothing like working under pressure.  What can we expect to see next from you? Obviously we live in very uncertain times right now. Thankfully I started working on a single with Dylan before the quarantine, so he’s able to make progress on that now. I was also planning on traveling to New York early May to work on another single with the producer who produced my first EP Human Heart, and to also play a couple shows there and in Boston. But everything right now is on hold - but hopefully not for too long! All I can say now is that I started playing shows with SoFar Sounds this winter in Charlotte, Denver, Louisville and Chicago, and I plan on playing more of those and releasing new music later this year! instagram.com/monicamoser facebook.com/MonicaMoserMusic twitter.com/monicamoser #BUZZMUSIC

Aye1 Dre has a very simple goal with his music. He makes quality songs for your soul but also knows how to make you want to turn up. This was the case with the release of his single “Better Things”. “You don’t want no problems, you want better things” was the opening lyrics to this single. “Better Things” had a melodic piano instrumental that set the soulful and emotional setting for the song first. Aye1 Dre passionately delivers romantic lyrics with a strong conviction. “Better Things” was a great spin on your typical idea of love songs. While catering to your heart with the great piano keys, Aye1 Dre still manages to cultivate a hip-hop sound through the production. Through his cadence and rooted rap bass that we love implemented with the piano, Aye1 Dre creates an exciting single that can be played for various different occasions. From our interpretation, “Better Things” was about a girl who Aye1 Dre has his eyes on whose living a troubling lifestyle, however, he knows and she knows she can seek better for herself, the same way Aye1 Dre can seek better for himself. Aye1 Dre self-proclaims himself as the king of trap harmony and with a song like “Better Things”, we have no doubt that this is accurate. Listen to “Better Things” by Aye1 Dre, here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Aye1 Dre! Can you tell us about your upbringing and background? In what ways has your environment inspired you musically? Young kid born out of Columbia, SC. The city has always been my home. I'm from a place where there’s more crime than support for each other and I’m giving back to that cause because you can never forget where you come from. We all brothers and sisters in the same situation and if there wasn’t so much hate and jealousy we could all be winning right now. But Anyway I kept my head straight and stayed in sports from 8yrs old thru college. I went to college in Myrtle Beach, SC. I come from a family of singers on both sides of my family but more professional singers on my dad's side. I didn’t get the voice that they had but I got the ear for music and the creativeness to make a sound that’s not like anyone else’s! From freestyling with my nephew to freestyling with my homeboys to freestyling before a football game I stayed lit and always had a love for music. Then I went to college and that’s where I found my calling. I dealt with depression and sometimes I just didn’t feel like doing anything and what changed my mood was music. So now I do the same for others. I try to give them a sound that’s fire but also gone transport you to a different world. Let’s talk about your song “Better Things”. Beginning with this harmonic but trap production. Can you describe to us your intentions with the arrangement of this song? What was the vibe you wanted the listener to feel from the beat? With the arrangement, I kind of just wanted to show that I can change flow like I change clothes. It’s one of my favorite things to do actually. Switch the flow and then figure out different ways to harmonize. But also when I wrote that song I was dealing with a lot at the moment and one of the hardest things was my aunt passing which I mention in that song. Rip Auntie. And then I just felt like there was a lot of doubt around my name and how I was handling my own situations, so I kind of just opened up and in other words saying don’t worry about us we good and we on to better things. The lyrics in “Better Things” were very detailed. What was your songwriting approach towards this song? Were you able to personally relate to the lyrics? Why or why not? I’m the type of person that likes to bottle shit up you know. But I’m working on being more expressive. And one way I can express my self is through music. I was also detailed because I want to reach people that can relate to the pain and passion and for them to see that if I can find the bright side so can they and just keep moving forward on to better things and don’t look back. Anybody or anything tryna hold us back need to know we moving on to Better Things I can completely relate to It because I don’t cap in my raps. Everything in that was authentic and true. I want my listeners to feel me and feel where I’m coming from. How do you plan on elevating your next song from a seemingly perfect hit like “Better Things? Thank you but I don’t think any my songs are perfect tho. Ima perfectionist my self and if I could get a song as perfect as I would like I would be working forever. But to answer your question we just going up from here! I’m telling people early I’m the King of Rap Harmony because with this new wave of music it’s a trap but no Harmony... no meaning. So with my new music, I’m just planning on incorporating my style in different ways. I’m looking forward to the collabs I got coming up. And possible album drops this summer if the support keeps up! What can we expect to see next from you? I dropped 4 songs back to back this week please go listen and share on all major platforms. I want to do a huge thank you for my fans who helped me reach 10,000 streams in less than a month! It really means the world to me. Help me reach 20K and add my music page on Facebook Aye1 Dre Music and my official Instagram @officialaye1 for my new releases! Instagram #BUZZMUSIC