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Bonds of Mara are a Canadian born Punk band that creates epic high energy music with thought-provoking songwriting. The members were originally from separate bands and organically came together after realizing they were all in the same headspace and had the same end goal in mind. Since the band formed, they made an impact in the rock community post their debut single "Lights Out" which began stirring the minds of every one of what Bonds of Mara is capable of. Recently Bonds of Mara released their newest single "Killed The Love", it's got everything you'd be expecting in a punk song along with new fresh flairs. The song features a crunchy solid bass, funky guitars, heavy guitar riffs, explosive drums, and fantastic high energy vocals that instantly make you sing along. "Killed The Love" is quite an interesting tune, it keeps the feeling of being elegant and intricate while also being heavy and raw at the same time. From the hooky songwriting to the grungy production Bonds of Mara take of Punk is exciting to listen to and we cannot wait to hear what else is cooking. Listen to "Killed The Love" here. instagram.com/bondsofmara facebook.com/BondsOfMara #BuzzMusic

New York alternative R&B singer/songwriter David Diaz is moving us with his latest single “Only I Get Sad”. While studying philosophy in college, David has always shown an incredible interest in arts and humanities and inspires other artists to make time for education. Storytelling and lyric writing come effortlessly to David Diaz, as he meticulously places each lyric to be equally supported by its underlying melody. With a goal of making an impact with his music, David Diaznaturally brings in audience members and engages them with his well-thought messages, groovy production, and relatable lyrics. “Only I Get Sad” starts with beautiful melodic keyboard chords, and kicks off the song’s rhythm with an energetic drum pattern. The underlying production serves quality Pop / R&B vibes and on top David Diaz cutting through with his bright and clear vocals. With deep and personal lyrics, David Diaz serves emotional messages and empowers us with lyrics like “Sometimes I go down in my emotions, not quite alright but never broken”. Beautifully put, “Only I Get Sad” is an incredibly well-rounded R&B track, from David’s raw emotional and relatable lyrics to his supporting production providing an upbeat and groovy rhythm. The track is definitely worth a stream. Listen to “Only I Get Sad” here. instagram.com/daviddiazmusic #BuzzMusic

Indigo is a new artist from Auckland, New Zealand who makes sad-happy pop music. Indigo has recently released her freeing new single, ‘’Running Wild’’. This is Indigo's first single which precedes her debut album, expected later this year in December. "Running Wild’’ has a catchy bounce. Initially, the beat is minimal and picks up during the bridge and chorus. Indigo’s voice has room to shine on this record and her talent is undeniable. She sings about a man who seemed interested in her, but he still wasn't ready for more. She opens with the lyrics, ‘’In it, but you didn’t go the distance for us’’. It appears that she is looking to settle down and give all her love to him. Unfortunately, he prefers to ‘’run wild’’. He does not want to take their relationship too seriously or become attached. She knows that he is probably not the right man for her, but she is still willing to try, even if the result is heartbreak. This is a song of unrequited love that will resonate with many listeners. Be sure to listen to Indigos ‘’Running Wild’’ and remember the name because you will be hearing a lot more from her in the future. Listen to "Running Wild" here. instagram.com/indigo.is.here #BuzzMusic

Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, ChloA Watson is an up and coming singer and songwriter who brings heart and soul to her music. ChloA has had a deep passion for music from a very young age; at age 10 she recorded her first original song with Thomas Barsoe at the OC Hit Factory. At 12 years old, ChloA’s cover of “What a Difference a Day Makes” was recognized by America’s Got Talent producers. She then sang in front of the judges and received a “yes” from Simon Cowel, who loved her original sound. On top of these successes, two of ChloA’s original tracks earned semi-final spots in the International Songwriting Contest. She has been maintaining her success rates as an artist by performing around Las Vegas and being featured in local publications. Her most recent release “Reality” has just been released on Spotify, and will surely have her audience wanting more. Paired with an elegant piano, ChloA shows off her natural vocal abilities in her song “Reality.” The modest background music leaves room for her angelic voice to be put on display; her strong, throaty voice is what gives the song its personality. Lyrically, ChloA normalizes common emotions and feelings, making “Reality” a relatable song for her audience. ChloA’s raw vocals combined with the gentle piano background make “Reality” an authentic, heartfelt song. Listen to "Reality" here. Can you elaborate on the message behind this song? It’s how we all feel about life from time to time. I took the small concept of when life gets to be too overwhelming, or you just feel like you’re trapped in a situation whether it be at work, school, or just anything in general and dramatized it to the words “I feel like I’m drowning”. But, most importantly when I write songs I never really like to tell exactly my message behind it or how I came to wrote it, I would rather have the people listening to it interpret it the way they think that song is speaking to them. This way my song, Reality, or any future song for that matter will have indefinite meanings to it based on what the listener gets out of it.Q: You started writing original songs at a very young age, recording your first original at age 10! What inspired you to start writing your own songs at such a young age? ChloA: I started in a piano program called Simply Music based in Australia that puts an emphasis on freestyle piano composition with vocal accompaniment.  This got me started and I would write and sing all kinds of songs.  I took some of these songs and entered them into my local PTA “Reflections program” where music could be entered to win recognition and that kind of got me started into entering my music in contests and encouraged me to write more. Songwriting to me has always been me fooling around on the piano or guitar and just having words spill out of my mouth. I’ve never been able to sit down and write the lyrics out, so when they just come out, I think it becomes more personal because in some way it’s subconsciously how I’m feeling to an extent You dedicated your first month of sales from “Reality” to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of a close relative. Clearly this experience has been very impactful in your life, could you elaborate on how it has influenced your musical style and songwriting? ChloA: My dad was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when I was 10 years old.  I don’t think I realized the severity, as my parents kept most of it from me. Yet, the idea of my song Reality comes from a place of knowing this, but we have learned to live with it as it’s been almost seven years after his diagnosis. So, I think the most it impacted musically was my song, “Reality,” coming from a subconscious state of mind and from the perspective my dad possibly felt during all of this. But, because of this I was asked by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada to help raise money for them through their Student of the Year program, which is a seven-week philanthropic leadership development program designed for exemplary high school students.  I performed at a fundraising event where we raised over $25,000 for the organization.  I plan to perform at their gala as well on March 12 where results of how much we raised total will be announced.Q: You draw music inspiration from your background cultures which include Sicilian, Greek, Irish, and Ashkenazi Jewish. Can you elaborate on how you incorporate aspects of these cultures into your music? I think my background of cultures is a fact of just knowing what I am made of and being able to make that connection within myself that opens me up to so many different possible experiences, as the basic art of songwriting comes from a place of someone’s experiences. The experiences I’m talking about is making new connections with all these different cultures that can open your mind to so many different concepts and just make you more knowledgeable and humbler as a person. As these cultures are a part of me in a way, it will be a whole different experience altogether because it’s on a personal level. So, the idea of learning and knowing about my background impacts my music with the idea of gaining perspective and knowledge for the future of not only songwriting but knowing how to approach certain songs. What can fans anticipate next from you ChloA? I currently have three more originals I am planning to record in the very near future.  All are more guitar-based verses Reality was more piano.  I go back and forth between the two.  I tend to write more ballads and slow songs on the piano and more upbeat ones on the guitar. I thought after how heavy Reality was, I could switch it up a little. But, not only are my new songs more upbeat, but they are all so completely different from Reality. One is jazzier with the compliment of the electric guitar, another is more intact with modern music with hopefully lots of bass and authentic music effects, and the last is very coffeehouse but with a modern touch. So, I hope the listeners that like my music now are also a fan of a little diversity in their music! I’m so excited to explore at only 16 years old what I’m capable of as I journey through these songs, and I’m even more excited to release these songs too. I can only hope for the same luck Reality has had in terms of getting a great response from listeners. facebook.com/ChloAMusic instagram.com/chloawatson #BuzzMusic

Kid Yung is an emerging artist from the southside of Chicago. With a numerous amount of substantial moments in is artistic upbringing, Kid Yung’s music takes on serious matters, but with a light-hearted approach. Actively making videos, producing songs, and performing at venues, his focus as an artist has made a profoundly positive impact on his fans. Usually making songs with a hip-hop feel with them (Hot Spot, Radiant Vibes), Kid Yung’s latest hit “B.A.F” (prod by ILLUID HALLER), showcases an experimental-flow side of Kid Yung. It shows his listeners and fans that he can step up and take on any style of music. “B.A.F” starts with some gentle bell-like sounds that give the track some vibrant bounce. The song continues to build in instruments, however when the percussion comes in something different happens. I think the drums come in on an off-beat, which really makes “B.A.F” hit the listener in a different way musically. I think it’s a nice way of changing up the musical space, rather than always having every instrument play on-beat. As “B.A.F” continues, Kid Yung’s vocal start to appear. He also starts his flow on an off-beat of the song, further showcasing his artistic abilities. To be honest, I have no idea how Kid Yung stays on the beat with “B.A.F”, it is very impressive. Adding just the right amount of artistic ability and positive presence, “B.A.F” hits its listeners extremely well, and lets us know Kid Yung isn’t afraid of experimentation. Listen to "B.A.F" here. Hey Kid Yung! Welcome to BuzzMusic, our team is more than excited to be representing you and your latest song “B.A.F” (prod by ILLUID HALLER). A lot of your songs tell tough stories from your past, and how you reflect them in a more positive light now. Being an artist, you have the opportunity to expose yourself and spread your message across a platform. Do you get a lot of fan support over social media, and do you have any cool stories/collaborations with those interactions? Yes! I feel like most of my fan base is made from my social media platforms. I use to be afraid of making fans over the web at first because I thought people would think of me like a ghost. After a while, I just got used to ways I should encounter potential fans over the web. I actually got a feature on my upcoming from a person I hit up on Instagram. In my case, it's all about positivity and being humble. Keeping those things in mind helps make my fan base rapidly grow! We can see that you have way superior rap skills, but you do a bit of producing as well. Where did you come up with the producer tag “KnappyWorldBeats”, and how many of songs of your own to you rap over? I use to go by the name "Greg_IDKDFN_" but I thought it was too personal. So I wanted to give off a specific trait of myself and that's me having nappy hair. Sooner or later I started taking the name seriously and wanted to start sharing my beats with the world. "Knappy" plus "world" was created. I actually recorded a whole 18 track album that's been taking down all platforms. But I do have many other songs I recorded that I produced such as 'Fake Smiles, Keep On Going ft. Anaiet, Nike, Sum Bullshit & What' All from the KYMT 2 project. Everything else off the project was from youtube haha. Mention to us before, you also have some skills as a skateboarder and a comedian! What kind of skateboarding do you do (Street or Park), and what comedy style do you perform in? Street Skate for LIFE!! Nah but I do skate parks but I prefer the streets. It makes me feel more professional. I make comedy skits with my friends. Most of the time about things we can relate to personally or ideas that we just find hilarious. I plan on making some more funny stuff soon. Your style of music hits listeners with hip-hop, R&B, and some fusion genres as well. Is there any plan to try and incorporate all those styles in a new album? Any projects in the horizon? Most definitely! I have a project called Process of Creation (POC) dropping May 20th. It's mainly Hip-Hop/R&B but I do want to expand my set of the genre. Hopefully, for my next project, I will try to be more open to that process of creating. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Shows, shows, and more shows!! New project, new Music video on the way!! Hopefully more skateboarding and Hopefully a label but we'll see! instagram.com/kid_yung_ #BuzzMusic

San Francisco based alternative Pop-Rock band Couch Surf released their anticipated single “Don’t Trip”. Starting as a solo project, but developing into a full band with multiple musicians, Couch Surf has been expanding to more live venues throughout the state of California and will be moving into other states with their music leading them full force. While planning a SoCal tour for the summer of 2020, Couch Surfis breaking boundaries for alt-rock/pop bands and providing listeners with exceptionally moving music. From raw haunting vocals to the band’s incredible dreamy instrumentation, Couch Surfis undeniably a band to keep track of. “Don’t Trip” begins with serene acoustic guitar picking, and is backed up with a down-tempo drum beat and faint plucky background strings. While incorporating a well-rounded track with an incredibly melodic violin-like synth exuding the song’s melancholy mood and emotional tension. While anticipating the arrival of the lead vocalists low and haunting vocals. Moving from major to minor keys, the band knows how to channel emotional energy through their instrumentation. With lyrics like “I’ll say don’t wait to be happy, you’ll say don’t wait, you’ll be happy when I’m gone” Couch Surf has created a moving and emotional piece of music, definitely worth listening to. Listen to "Don't Trip" here. Hey there Couch Surf, welcome back to BuzzMusic! We’re incredibly excited to feature your latest single “Don’t Trip”. Could you share where you drew inspiration for the track? Thanks for having us! Funny enough, Taylor wrote the riff for the song over 10 years ago but some recent personal events somehow reminded him of it and the lyrics and flow just came naturally. The song is essentially about the creation and destruction of personal relationships. Your band has a very authentic and alternative sound, who were some major influences for your group and why? The Strokes will never cease to be one of our major influences. Even when we write songs for completely different genres, their thoughts on song structure and counter melodies will always have an impact on us. “Don’t Trip” is an exceptionally well-rounded track. How can you as a group determine when a track is finished and should stop being edited? That's a great question. It really depends on if Taylor comes into practice with a completed song or just a simple riff. Either way, we generally practice a song, record it, analyze it and then see what's missing from there. Sometimes songs can go through 20 revisions, sometimes only one or two. But we generally like to come to a compromise on the revisions so everyone still likes the song. You’re planning a SoCal tour for this summer! Any cities or venues you’re excited about? We would definitely like to come down to SoCal for a weekend or two this summer. While nothing is booked yet we'd love to play in San Diego and LA. Thank you for talking with us Couch Surf. What can fans anticipate next from the band? We'll be releasing a new single next month and a music video for "Don't Trip" in June. instagram.com/Couchsurfofficial #BuzzMusic

Nashville, Tennessee’s folk-pop singer-songwriter Marta Palombo is captivating her audience with her new EP release 'HIM, VOL. 1.' Born in Florence, Italy, Marta grew up writing poetry until she ended up in Nashville where she writes, records and performs her original songs. She uses the folk-pop genre to share life’s stories with her fans. With her new EP, Marta’s goal was to create chapters of a storybook with each song; “Forget What They See” is certainly a song about true love and resilience. “Forget What They See” immediately captivates fans with its tranquil background music. It begins as something you would normally hear at a spa; somber flute tones combined with small wind chimes and vocalized melodies. After thirty seconds of serenity, Marta Palombo adds her soft voice into the mix along with a piano played at a high octave. The chorus introduces cymbal rolls followed by violins which add emotion and authenticity to the song. MartaPalombo transitions smoothly between magnificently powerful instrumentals and soft vocals. Lyrically, she sings about her lover and ignoring the judgments and opinions of others when it comes to her relationship. She shares with her audience her belief that nobody knows about someone’s relationship better than the people involved in it. When she sings “Forget What They See,” Marta shows her audience just how much versatility she has with her vocals; her voice is either mighty and deep, or soft and echoey. Marta’s concoction of instruments has been created to trigger real feelings from her audience, and her soulful delivery only adds to it. With “Forget What They See,” Marta Palombowill leaves her fans wanting to hear every chapter of her EP 'HIM, VOL. 1.' Listen to 'HIM, VOL. 1' here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Marta! We were obsessed with your choice of instrumentals in “Forget What They See.” Can you elaborate on how you chose these specific instruments to piece together such an intricate sound? Sure! I came into the studio with the harmonies for the vocal intro and outro already planned out. Once we had recorded the basic track (piano and lyrics), we started stacking layer upon layer of harmonies. Somewhere along the way, Greg suggested that we have those lyrical echoes on the pre-choruses, which was a fantastic idea, and Mitch found the haunting wind chimes and added them to the beginning and the end! It all came together really seamlessly. This is the only song on the EP that wasn’t fully produced by Foster – Mitch, Greg, and I sent the track to him once we were done and he added the finishing touches and effects! You grew up in Florence, Italy and ended up moving to Tennessee to pursue your music career! What made you decide to move to Nashville? How has it benefitted your life as an artist? My parents moved to the U.S. when I was younger, so my musical education took place entirely in America. A few years ago, it was time to think about college, and when I was accepted into the commercial programs at both Belmont and Berklee I had to decide where to move! Nashville won because of its vibrant music scene and the people I knew I would meet there (and the weather…I’m very bad at handling the cold). It’s the best decision I ever made – it’s become home to me, and the genuine love and interest people have in helping each other succeed here is the reason why so many great things have happened for my career. You perform at various well-known venues, and have also performed at Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Bridgestone Arena singing back-up for Josh Groban! How have these experienced shaped yourself as an artist? They’ve definitely helped me become a better performer. Smaller acoustic gigs have less complicated setups, which make for wonderful intimate shows where you learn to really connect with your audience. But when I’m at the Schermerhorn or at Bridgestone everything is carefully coordinated and executed perfectly. It’s fun and rewarding to be a part of something so much bigger than yourself, and it keeps you striving for bigger goals while maintaining a sense of humility that is absolutely necessary for success. You grew up writing poetry, which has likely helped you develop your skills as a songwriter! Can you elaborate on how your poetic background benefits you as an artist? Yes! So, Poetry Out Loud is a competition that actually focuses on the recitation of existing poems and not the writing of new ones (although they do have a separate competition for that)! I am really not very good at writing poetry – it seems the words only come out when I combine them with music! I never expected to be good at reciting poetry, because it feels very unnatural for me to speak in rhyme and rhythm as opposed to singing. I baffled a lot of my English teachers in high school by marking up my poetry the same way I write in musical scores — crescendos, staccatos, fermatas, etc. Studying the structure of different styles of poetry helped me wrap my head around different rhythms, words, and cadences. Having to speak on stage without the protective shield of music definitely made me feel like I’d been stripped down to my core, and it helped me gain an enormous amount of confidence in my voice. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I have so much planned! The music video for Forget What They See is releasing on March 20th, and I have live acoustic sessions of a couple of songs on the EP ready to release in the coming months. There’s also another music video in the works…and of course I will probably end the year back in the studio. I’m very excited! instagram.com/marta.palombo twitter.com/MartaPalombo twitter.com/MartaPalombo #BuzzMusic

SwifStyle may have outdone himself with his latest single “Throwback”. A poetically driven artist, SwifStyle is a special artist with characteristics that separate himself from other artists in the industry. When we took a listen to “Throwback” we noticed various of different elements that make this song a nicely executed single with layered components to curate a sensational experience when listening. Starting with the production of the beat, “Throwback” felt like a genre-bending masterpiece with a futuristic funk sound that’s sure to get you grooving. The lyrics are cleverly written, while the delivery had a soulful texture in the projection, creating a riveting atmosphere for the listener to get lost with the melodies. With a textured arrangement, SwifStyle managed to hypnotize his listeners with a shocking level of surprise that had us intrigued and anticipating what’s next. SwifStyle's skillful songwriting skills can be credited to his dedication to his craft. Beginning at a tender young age, SwifStyle developed his unique style of poetic music by enhancing his caliber of poetry. He was able to eventually combine both poetry with a beat to manufacture a lyrically inversive hit song. Listen to “Throwback” by SwifStyle here. Welcome to BuzzMusic SwifStyle. In what ways has your background in poetry impacted your songwriting skills now? Have you noticed any major growth in your lyricism over the years? Man, poetry is a special thing. It makes you go into deep thought. And it's the truest, purest form of painting pictures with words. That's what being a real lyricist in hip-hop is all about in its original form. It has lost that in the past few years but I can feel it coming back a little bit. And since I started out doing that first, it was nothing for me to write raps. All I had to do was figure out how I was going to pattern my flow. And for major growth... I'm such a thinker. My mind just goes and drifts away into all kinds of places. So I'm always writing down what my mind is feeling at the moment. Sometimes it can be about what's going on around me in my surroundings. Or to inform folks of things they are not aware of going on behind the scenes of this world, cause it's not in their face or some just choose to ignore. When I was younger like most, it was more so doing what everybody else was doing to try and fit in. And I just didn't want to do that. Cause that's not being authentic. Let’s talk about your song “Throwback” we noticed different genre-bending sounds in the production. Can you describe to us the main influence behind the beat? What specific arrangements and elements were you aiming for? The feeling that I got from the "Throwback" track was the sock hop vibe from the '50s. When I first heard the beat, that era instantly popped up in my head. When you look at videos from that era, you just see folks out on the dance floor and they are just really living it up, having a good time. Just enjoying their youth. And it has a pop-rock element to me as well. That was the bases of what I wanted to run with. Going back on your songwriting, what was your lyrical intention with “Throwback”? How did you challenge yourself with creating this song? Like I stated when I first heard the beat, I got that sock hop / pop-rock vibe instantly. I've never done anything like that. So I was all for trying to create that vibe with the words to go with the beat. Since I'm someone older and done with my high school years, I'm sure you can relate also with what I'm about to say. You sometimes get with your friends and reminisce about those good moments - "Remember when we did this?" or "when this happened?" I wanted to explore those types of moments with this track. What’s the main message you hope most of your listeners gain from listening to your music SwifStyle? First, I hope they feel they are getting good music. And I hope they are getting the message to be aware of what's going on around them in this world. Pay attention to their surroundings. Don't believe everything that mainstream is presenting to you. Cause most of the time, they are distracting and manipulating. And last... just love and unity. We have to stop bickering and tripping over little things and just have unity among one another. Love and cherish those closest to you. What can we expect next from you SwifStyle? The Renaissance Movement, Phase 1 is out now. And I'm going to be dropping a Phase 2 soon, working on that at the moment. I want to build this movement. I am also putting a clothing and shoe line together. You can check that out at prbranded.com. Nice selection of gear for men, women, and kids so, hit that site up. Just going in whatever direction God points me. instagram.com/swifstyle twitter.com/soundsofstyles #BuzzMusic

Evan Troop has been a musician for almost all of his life. Starting at age four with playing Piano, he later took on drums at age 11, and later guitar at age 18. Evan is a rock and country artist from Dallas, Texas. He spent time sailing the world as a ship’s officer aboard Merchant Vessels and has also served 8 years as an Officer in the United States Naval Reserve. During 2017 and 2018, Evan worked on crafting 14 demos at Duprey Recording Studios in Dallas. This ultimately led to him teaming up with multi-platinum and grammy nominated producer Bryan Todd in Nashville, TN. In the fall of 2018, the talented duo recorded the Evan Troop EP which was released in December 2019. The single ‘’Whiskey Woman’’ off the Evan Troop EP is a smooth blend of country and rock. He sings about the mysterious Whiskey Woman who he seems to have an eventful relationship with. In the first verse he sings ‘’Now we’re on the run, desperate for each other, we face the rising sun, you go grab the whiskey, I’ll go grab the gun, set fire to the evening’’ chaos seems to surround the pair but he gets a kick out of it. One could almost say that he is addicted to her. It appears to be a love/hate relationship. He admires her by singing the lines ‘’she stripped right down in front of me’’ and ‘’Your hips are amazing’’ but at the same time he also acknowledges the fact that she could be bad for him through the lines ‘’That Whiskey Woman left her poison on my tongue’’ and ‘’5 o'clock this morning, the same time as before, I swore I wouldn't do it.’’. The song tells a twisted story is told in a beautifully catchy way and will keep you wanting to hear more. Listen to "Whiskey Woman" here. We would love to give you a warm welcome to BuzzMusic Evan Troop!  We are big fans of your music and are thrilled to have you answer some of our questions. Can you tell us what your inspiration was being the single ‘’Whiskey Woman’’? Thank you so much and I am very grateful to be here with BuzzMusic! “Whiskey Woman” is actually a true story that combines two previous relationships. The first relationship was actually the next-door neighbor that I dated for a few months about 2 years ago. This gal (who shan’t be named) was a blast to hang out with however, she lived extremely fast. The lyrical content in the first verse describes several of the alcohol-fueled wild experiences that we shared. In verse two, the tone then shifts to the pain of missing her after she decided to move on. Separately, the chorus is about a close girlfriend of mine here in Dallas that I dated last summer. When I originally wrote the song two years ago, the chorus was just going to be a long high vocal scream with a guitar solo underneath. That changed during a trip to San Diego with this gal to sail on a buddy’s 65-foot yacht for a week. The morning after the first night of sailing and dancing in San Diego, I woke up and the lyrics to the chorus came to me. As you can tell from the lyrics, both relationships were a little on the wild side which gave me a plethora of inspiration. The energy and excitement of it all really comes across from the first power chord all the way through to the final strum. What was it like connecting with Bryan Todd and how do you think this partnership impacted your music? Bryan Todd is a multi-platinum record producer and songwriter who has worked with some fantastic talent over the years. Working with Bryan was an amazing experience, and I am so grateful that he was open to partnering on the Evan Troop EP. We recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, and we had fantastic musicians on the tracks including Pete Abbott on drums, Kenny Greenberg on guitar and Mike Rhodes on bass. With regard to the impact on my music, I picked up some great recording and mixing tips that have helped me become a better studio musician. Prior to working with Bryan, my studio experience was limited to working in smaller shops here in Dallas. Ultimately, working with Bryan was a great confidence booster as he totally dug the tracks. Furthermore, having guys like Kenny, Pete and Mike be complimentary of the songs really gave me encouragement to continue writing and pursuing music. We are aware of your many musical talents and instruments that you play, is there any one of them that you would say is your favorite? The guitar is far and away from my favorite instrument. I was classically trained in piano from the time I was 4 years old and picked up drums at 11. I actually didn’t pick up a guitar until I was a sophomore in college at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. After graduating from the Academy and serving as an officer aboard merchant and naval vessels, the only instrument that I could feasibly pack was an acoustic guitar. As anyone who has navigated ships for a living can attest, there is plenty of downtimes. I found myself playing guitar 4 to 6 hours a day to pass the time. This is when I really got my chops as a guitarist and began writing songs in my early 20ies. I love the guitar due to the fact that the instrument is unbelievably expressive. There are unlimited combinations/permutations of FX and amp setups that can create a wide array of tones. This along with the ability to shape voicings and bend notes creates an instrument that is unbelievably expressive. The guitar parts for “Whiskey Woman” are actually in drop C. Alex Gerst who produced the single had this great custom guitar that could handle extremely low tuning without losing presence. This is ultimately what gives the guitar a super thick sound on the track. What was the move like from Dallas Texas to Nashville Tennessee? Would you say this move had an impact on you as a person or musician? I actually still live in Dallas however, I am looking to get a second-place up in Nashville as I’m traveling up there frequently. Up to this point, I have been an unsigned artist. However, with over 50k monthly listeners on Spotify, we are ready to start approaching labels to see about getting signed. I have written over 200 songs so I’m very keen to find the right partner that can help me get this content to our listeners and fans! What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? Over the past two months, I have been working at Empire Studios in Dallas to track another 5 songs. As of the second week of March, we just finished the first round of mixing and we will be adding our finishing touches. I’m hoping to have the 5 tracks mastered in the next few weeks and we will start releasing a single a month starting in May. I’m going to get back in the studio this summer to track another 5 songs so that we can continue to release a song a month through Feb of 2021. Stay tuned as there is some great stuff coming out! Thanks for your time. instagram.com/evantroopmusic facebook.com/evantroopmusic twitter.com/EvanTroopMusic #BuzzMusic

Toronto Band Drop Top Alibi is back and ready to rock with their latest single “Take It All In Stride”. Consisting of the musical works of Brandon Gregory, Dylan Wykes, Luc Ricci, and Jeff Cox, Drop Top Alibi has opened for staple rock band’s like Theory Of A Deadman, I Mother Earth, Finger Eleven, Wild! and Brkn Love. With new music coming this year, their latest single “Take It All In Stride” serves as a great leap into 2020. With complex rock instrumentation and fist-pumping drums, the track brings a beam of light out of Toronto and shines it on the rest of the world. “Take It All In Stride” begins with mid-tempo acoustic guitar strumming, anticipating the ethereal vocal stylings of Drop Top Alibi. All leading up to the heavy rock instrumentation dropping that the chorus, elevating the tracks feel and providing a whole sound. With euphoric electric guitar hitting perfect power chords that whale overtop of the song’s rigid bass and vigorous drums. Incorporating ode’s to other rock legends through lyrics like “So this is what it’s like to love a rolling stone”, Drop Top Alibi is set on delivering their blended style of modern and classic rock. Exceptionally executing this on their track “Take It All In Stride”, they’re ready to make their mark in the music industry. Listen to "Take It All in Stride" here. instagram.com/droptopalibi facebook.com/droptopalibi #BuzzMusic