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Canadian alternative rock trio, Autopilot, has finally released their long-awaited title track for their latest album, 'Afterglow'. Hailing from Saskatchewan, Canada, Autopilot has been called “quite possibly one of the hardest working bands in the country” by Canadian Musician Magazine. Autopilot has been charted with Earshot’s Top 50, Top 200 for the North American College Charts, as well as heavy rotation on specialty radio stations like The Verge, Sirius XM’s Iceberg Radio, NY’s CMJ, and CBC. With four full-length albums, it’s clear that Autopilot works diligently to bring their music to new listeners. The track “Afterglow” begins with rhythmical electric guitar and bright vocals from frontman Marlon Harder. Autopilot is being supported in their efforts by complex and upbeat drum patterns from Jose Antonio, and an amplifying bass melody from Jordan Kurtz. With sonic similarities to the Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam, Autopilot brings a modern sound to alternative rock. Airy background synths are incorporated into the chorus to support Autopilot’s incredible imagery, with lyrics like “Staring at the sky, counting fireflies, I’ll be standing right by your side”. Autopilot is constantly growing their sound, and we are excited to see what they produce next. Listen to "Afterglow" here. Hey Autopilot! Welcome to BuzzMusic! We’re incredibly excited to feature your latest hit “Afterglow”! Could you share with us where you drew inspiration for the track? We, alongside producer SJ Kardash, did some demos in the dead of winter. It was cold, always snowing, and the furnace could barely keep up. Lyrically, it reflects some memories of moving through darker times and living in the Afterglow of the love you give and take. You guys have a very established alt-rock sound, who were some of your greatest musical influences for Autopilot’s sound? We definitely have to mention the Strokes first. Cage the Elephant and War on Drugs are another two bands that we really admire. Modest Mouse and Smashing Pumpkins are some of the bands we grew up listening to a lot. We love music with a great hook no matter the genre. We’ve also had the new Tame Impala record on repeat. “Afterglow” contains beautiful lyrical messages, what’s the songwriting process like for you three as a band? We usually do a rough demo cut of a new song idea with our producer SJ Kardash, then sort through and reinforce what makes us enjoy the tune. Usually lyrics arent 100% finalized until all the instrumentals are tracked, leaving us room to nail phrasing and themes. It was one of our favorite and effortful collaborations with SJ. Any upcoming shows you guys are looking forward to? We just finished up a United States tour based around Millennium Music Festival in Harrisburg, PA. Some of our best friends in the industry are down there, so it was an absolute blast. We hit up a lot of great cities afterward and met some new friends, and are finishing it all off with a Juno Week showcase in our hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. What can we expect to see from Autopilot throughout 2020? We‘re going to be doing a lot of writing and recording this year, but will definitely be touring down through the States and Canada again as well, maybe sneaking in a few unreleased songs. The last couple times we’ve headed east, so hoping to head west next time. We have a few cool festival opportunities but can’t quite jump the gun and announce anything yet. And dare we say there’s a new release planned for the fall. instagram.com/autopilotband #BuzzMusic

Marc DiNero, born in Peoria, Il and residing in Louisville, KY, has started the year off strong in the promotion of his most recent album release, Inception. The album title was inspired by the amount of work and perseverance a person needs to achieve their dreams, and the tracks live up to this expectation. The third release off the album, “Automatic”, is a banger and most defineitly club-ready. The track features Louisville’s top artist in FAIF and WunTayk Timmy. The combination of beats and lyrics in “Automatic” creates a soundscape that is as danceable as it is thoughtful. Marc’s hard-hitting lyrics have a strong message behind them for up and coming artists; to take your time with signing deals with labels and not to give up ownership casually, while the tone of the track stays upbeat and luxurious. Marc DiNero approaches his music with the intent to share good vibes and good sounds and has worked through difficult times to come to this step of his journey. 2020 is looking amazing for Marc DiNero, as he has gained traction from his newest music video and is working with great talents. Marc is surely an artist to keep an eye on this year, and “Automatic” is a great place to start. Listen to "Automatic" here. instagram.com/marc_dinero twitter.com/marc_dinero #BuzzMusic

Havanna Winter is the epitome of what a superstar is. Not only is she a talented vocalist but she’s a groundbreaking actress who's showing the world what it means to be versatile. All the way from Norway, now residing in Los Angeles, CA, Havanna Winter is putting her all into her career and the success shows us that she’s doing amazing so far. From appearing in a comedy series to a reality show, Havanna Winter's foot in acting helped establish herself as an entertainer. She participated in various popular musical productions in recent years beginning with Hairspray all the way to productions like Lion King and School Of Rock. Social Media is the leading platform for many entertainers, celebrities, and artists in the industry today. It helps you cultivate a great fan base by your online presence. Havanna Winter knows exactly how to present herself online as she’s the newest face of Tik Tok, heavily influencing the platform as a sensational star. Havanna Winter rose to fame on TikTok through her notorious dance moves and eye-catchy fashion collaborations. She’s undeniably the new face of the generation, and her future is looking bright as a bulb, filled with great longevity. instagram.com/havannawinter TikTok: @havannawinter #BuzzMusic

The Lovemade Collective are a UK-based music group made up of 3 multitalented artists. Amaru Muru was born in Zimbabwe and is now a rapper, songwriter, producer, and studio manager. Kenny, who creates music under the name MCK, was born in London and is a singer-songwriter, producer and engineer. Fats, Kenny’s older brother, was born in Azerbaijan and is a videographer, rapper, songwriter, and producer. The Lovemade Collective comes from all parts of the world, allowing them to embrace their culture within the music they produce. Their recent single “Hold Steady” is an electronic dance song with low hip-hop vibes. This song has the type of beat that gets your hips moving before you even notice they already are. The chorus is sung with relaxed vocals, placing emphasis on the electronic sound engineering. There are two rapping verses in “Hold Steady". The rappers’ UK accents are obvious which gives the song its originality and appeal. Lyrically, The Lovemade Collective sings about overcoming adversity and “holding steady” because they know that “when it rains it pours.” Through their past struggles, they are still willing to open up to the love interest they are singing to. Many songs in both the dance and rap genre can be overpowering and simply too much, but The Lovemade Collective finds a healthy balance between these styles of music. "Hold Steady" is a song you're going to want to add to your feel-good playlists. Stream "Hold Steady" here. For anyone who doesn't already know, who is The Lovemade Collective? We're a team of singers, rappers, producers, engineers and videographers with a studio in Southampton. Can you tell us about the writing/production process of 'Hold Steady'? Yeah, so we all just linked up one day in the studio and pulled an all nighter vibing to this beat that Fats pulled up. We were all going through a mad time with prioritising our music and our girlfriends and stuff so it all kinda came out naturally when we hit the booth. Each of you are multitalented artists with an impressive resume of skills. Can you tell us how you developed these skills, and how they impact how you make your music today? MCK: So, I can only really talk about myself on this one... I've been studying classical music and playing instruments since I was 4 years old and I always loved writing my own pieces in random places wherever there was a piano or guitar. When I started linking up with Fats and Muru I was well on my way to creating my own sounds and making beats for whoever wanted to do their thing on them. My beats were already sounding pretty good because I was learning how to mix through free YouTube tutorials cuz I couldn't afford to pay someone else to do it - which was a blessing in disguise as now I'm the go-to guy for mixing rap vocals or beats. When I turned 18 I went to ACM for uni and learned the key fundamentals of producing and recording from OG's like John Gallen and Simon Gogerly, and through this I also got to attend masterclasses and have private chats with Tony Cousins from Metropolis studios about audio mastering which is now a skill I am working on perfecting. When it comes to singing I really don't have a clue how to do it, I just feel it in my heart and sing what I feel, no ones ever taught me so again I'm just going through YouTube tutorials and practicing breathing techniques whilst I deliver pizzas in my part time day job (sad I know but I guess it's gotta be done...). Muru: So I'm the oldest and (wisest) lol one of the group and I've been rapping since I was like 14 years old but didn't really start beat making until I was 18. I remember paying extortionate prices for studio when I couldn't really afford it, so then I thought I need to invest in a studio and learn all the programs I need so I could do it all myself. I first linked up with Fats and MCK when I started university and we straight away rated each others music so then we started making music together and decided to become a group. We all knew that we have to try to do everything ourselves, with me owning a studio, Fats owning videography equipment and Ken going to ACM and learning everything needed to have our music sounding perfect we knew we could really bring something special to the music industry. Fats: The eccentric of the group, often found in the clouds. I first found a love for music through playing guitar in which slowly transcended to spoken word/poetry and rap. This new found love for lyricism helped me enroll into College where I studied level 3 digital music production so I could learn the art of composing my own instrumentals and recording my voice to accompany them. It was through University where I met Muru, and musically we were very in tune with each other. Naturally I introduced my brother (MCK) and given some time the Lovemade Collective was born. For years we all watched artists rise and gain popularity thinking, there's nothing they can't accomplish that we can't. What you can conceive you can achieve, so we set aims and goals to try to become as self sufficient as we could and create a team. It was during this time that I was scouted through one of my songs on SoundCloud to join an upcoming Rap Battle League within Southampton. Little did I know this would eventually help me set up my own business. Through this group I became close with the owners and decided to be a partner, in which I then bought myself my first DSLR Camera to record said "battles". As I started to progress in both my filming and editing skills I then moved onto shooting music videos, to finally having my own office space, being full time self employed and the official videographer for The Lovemade Collective! We heard that you have been involved in various charity events. Can you tell us a bit about how you have given back to your community? Yeah so I mean... no one's perfect, but we try to build up our karma as we know whatever you put out to the universe comes back three-fold. So we've attended community-first charity events, cooked for homeless shelters, played gigs for children in need and stuff like that which always makes ya feel proper good when you do it because you know that no one there wants anything from you they just want to have a good time which is what music should be all about. What are your plans for the future - do you have any upcoming shows or releases that we can look forward to? Our main plan for the future is to get people to understand who we are as individual artists, so I'm producing each of us a 4 track EP where we can showcase our hardest lyrics and our own experimental vibes. Fats might choose to just release singles with outrageous videos because that's his style, but regardless of how we do it, we'll have solo tracks out and more group singles out in the future. Anyways, all of the songs will be put up on our website www.lovemademusic.co.uk and on whatever streaming sites in the next few months so you can keep an eye out for that. Sound! instagram.com/thelovemadecollective facebook.com/TheLovemadeCollective #BuzzMusic

Steel Maggie is tough as steel, bold, Dance-Pop artist who creates music for the minimally sane, moderately restless and the significantly idealistic. She is heavily influenced by icons that include Lady Gaga, Marina and the Diamonds, The Killers, Christine and the Queens. Her music has emotional intense vocals, hard-driven themes of mortality, disillusionment, addiction, and bittersweet epiphanies. Steel Maggie has the vision of shedding light on the status of mental health to help eradicate its stigma. She is also the host of the Mind Made Wrong podcast where she speaks of real conversations about mental health in the entertainment industry. Last month Steel Maggie released her latest single "Holy Ground", and it is a dance-centric ethereal vocal-driven experience that we can't stop grooving to. It features punchy drums and an emotional almost raspy vocal performance from Steel Maggie. A highlight in this song is the excellently placed call and response type of vocal in the chorus between her main tight harmonies and then the hooky lead lines. There is an underlying story that gets painted within the song about finding your inner self and worth and it perfectly works with the dynamic modern production of the song. "Holy Ground" is something that we can expect to hear on the dance floor again and again. Listen to "Holy Ground" here. Hey there Steel Maggie! Welcome to BuzzMusic! Your latest single "Holy Ground" is such an exciting dancey ethereal tune, what was the songwriting and production process for it like? How did the ideas for the chorus come into mind with its unique call and response? Hi!! It's so funny, this song was technically in the works since early 2017.  I had a piano motif I was messing around with, the one you hear in the beginning, stuck in my head and I couldn't create something greater from it for the longest time.  I write all my songs initially on the piano and I had several iterations of this song, and none of them were what I wanted.  Lyrically and melodically, they felt hollow and forced, so I put the song on the shelf until late 2018 when my producer and I were starting to work on another batch of songs.  I felt it calling, and I think the song was ready at that point.  An ethereal feeling is something I always like to capture in my music, and in that same vein, I love 80s dance pop, so any time a synth or drum sounds like it could be plucked out of that era and easily brought into modern music, I'm on top of it!  For the call and response, when I wrote the final version, I was constantly alternating between these two chorus melodies on the piano, I was like "which one feels better," and I couldn't decide, so then I was like... "you know what, fuck it, I'm going to do both because it sounds lit."  And it just so turns out that the dueling lyrics fit perfectly within that call and response melody.  I'd like to say the reason for the call and response is because I love taking inspiration from Christian traditions as well Greek mythology, but the truth is, I was just indecisive, and I get melodically led by the piano very easily. Production-wise, I have the best working relationship with my producer, John McLucas, and he is able to bring the visions I have in my head for my songs into the highest level of execution.  One fun tidbit is that the piano in the beginning is actually from the scratch demo I sent to him, and it was recorded via phone memo in the music academy where I work!  We were going to re-record me doing that intro, but the feeling and energy from the scratch recording was getting lost, so we ended up actually using that iPhone voice memo in the real song for that little piano clip.  This song is mostly drum patches and background vocals, which the latter are my absolute favorite thing to record every single project I do.  I'm the backgrounds queen, I sing almost everything, and I'm sure you can hear that all over "Holy Ground."  I even sing the original piano riff at the end of the chorus.  We just wanted to make this song FEEL good like you couldn't help but dance to it.  The ending is our favorite part though because it's kind of like an aesthetic extension of the song - the song isn't over, but the musical landscape has changed, and like an epilogue to a book, you're able to consider the meaning of the song to you, like "oh my god...everywhere I go is really actually holy ground if I say so. I am worth my own respect."   It's definitely the precursor to the official video.... coming at some point this year! "Holy Ground" has an extremely relevant theme that a lot of people are able to relate to. What inspired the lyric writing from the song? Was there a specific story you wanted to tell? The lyrics definitely morphed over time!  They started more in a feminist anthem type of way, but they were ultimately uninspired and hollow.  I ended up writing them as a declaration of self-love and worth for myself before I knew what that felt like.  I wanted that identity and to feel my value so badly, but my identity was trapped in other people and external things, particularly alcohol.  All of the situations and relationships I put myself through were because I was looking externally for validation and a feeling that I was worth something.  I had to come to a rock bottom place and have an incident where I quit drinking in order to meet my higher self for the first time and learn my purpose in this world.  I've had addiction problems since age 19 and this song has come to symbolize my recovery in all ways, physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.  This song is me learning how to truly love and celebrate the full force of my existence, and sharing that it is possible for you, the listener, as well. All of your music has very positive yet relatable themes, do you have any goals for 2020 that you would like to achieve? Are there any that you have in mind for the industry as a whole that would help make things better? Fantastic question.  I really want to start building a community around these messages in my music, not so much for my glory or profit but because I believe that we can all support each other and that everyone has a space to belong and thrive.  Everyone should be able to connect to their purpose and vision for their lives and their artistry and be able to feel their intrinsic value in this world and SHARE that.  I want to help spread this idea and help others reach the reality of this revelation.  So my goal in 2020 is to communicate that as effectively as possible and to as many people as I can reach through my music and my willingness to show up in performance, content, and my podcast.  I would like to find sponsorship or two for the podcast as well. It's truly incredible to see you advocating for those with mental health in the entertainment industry. Do you have any points you would like to make for those who are currently going through it? Thank you :) I have had AMAZING interviews with my guests that are resources within themselves for staying in the game despite incredible odds, so if people want to check out my podcast Mind Made Wrong, a wealth of support and "aha" moments are to be found there.  But right now, I'm really a big advocate for connecting with and trusting in yourself, as hard as it is.  Take one small action each day to communicate with your subconscious that you are capable of loving yourself and that you are worthy of love and respect, from others and yourself.  This could be as simple as washing your face.  As an individual with bipolar disorder, I know what it's like to be in a depressive episode and feel like scum of the earth, someone who doesn't deserve basic self care or feeling like a waste of time.  But it's crucial that even though you might not BELIEVE that you deserve basic love and respect yet, you try to act "as if," for just one brief interval everyday.  Like I said, it doesn't have to be a luxurious bath or going to yoga class.  Sometimes that's just too much to ask.  You can literally just drink some water with INTENTION, repeating the mantra "I am worth this care," or even, "I am willing to consider that I am worth this care."  I hope this helps someone who's struggling today.  One little thing with the intention.  Be simply willing to consider love. Thank you for joining us Maggie, what can fans expect next from you? I will be releasing the official Warning Label video (finally), and soon this year I will also be releasing what I consider to be my best songwriting/production effort yet, a song called "Out of Eden."  Plus I am planning to resume playing out in the LA/SGV area (well if this crazy virus stays under control)! instagram.com/steelmaggiehq facebook.com/steelmaggiemusic #BuzzMusic

Lost Arts is an Alternative Rock band from Ontario, Canada. Their sound features chunky massive guitar riffs, modern hyper sounding drums, gnarly basses, and an edgy almost careless vocals. The band came together during their studies at Fanshawe College and since then have been pushing boundaries of what Rock music is capable of; to continue to push what the music was made to do. Lost Arts latest single "Weightless" is a heavy hard-hitting tune that delivers within a second of the song starts. The band's sound does not disappoint at all in this song, it has a very high energy almost overdriven feel to it that keeps it very exciting. It's hard to pick what a highlight from the song is, every element of it fits perfectly to the story the band is painting. It has that edgy yet clear vocal you want in a heavy tune and especially delivers in their guitar tone - it's hard to believe there's only one guitarist in the band from how thick their tone is. The musicality of the band really shines through, with the master-crafted guitar solo, the hooky vocal, the tight bass-lines, and explosive drums; this is a song that you would regret to miss. Listen to "Weighless" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Lost Arts! Wow, what a huge sounding record you have. Could you talk to us about the recording and production process of the song? Oh, thank you very much! The recording/ production process was pretty smooth for Weightless. We went into the studio with a pretty good idea of what we wanted to do as well as putting full trust in Kyle Ashbourne who Mixed/ Engineered the song. We think it’s important to go into the studio prepared but be open suggestion…. and then add just a stupid amount of guitar tracks. We can definitely the chemistry happening between the band for this record, we heard that this record was collaboratively written by the whole band. What was that process like? Were there any elements being written first and used as a backbone? We have found that our best songs come when everyone is involved. We begin with an open slate & start to tighten the screws when we feel we are on to something. Weightless was really the beginning of that realization for us. We get that basic song structure together & then get working on “moments” in the song. Lyrics are more of a solo thing for me after the music is basically finished. "Weightless" can definitely be heard as a closing song for a show! How are you able to keep the song sounding as massive live? Are there any challenges faced while performing? I think Weightless -without coming across too cocky- is one of those songs that has energy built into it. Nick & Hayden have spent a lot of time on their rigs so they already bring a lot of power to the stage. We spend a lot of time making sure we are tight so those dynamic changes have punch. If even one person misses their cue it can really drain the energy out of a performance. It's great to hear that even after working in a great studio new ideas became sparked for the band. What are some of the new ideas the band has for both music and live shows? Are there any goals set for 2020 that the band is aiming to achieve? We have been working hard on new music, taking advice from our peers on how to improve these songs. Our live show is something that we have really deconstructed in order to come out more confident & put together on stage. As for plans for 2020 we want to stay consistent, we have started to find our voice not only musically but also with our social media content. Finally just play more, playing live is something we love & I think finally ready to make that a more regular practice. instagram.com/icantfindmyarts facebook.com/lostartsband #BuzzMusic

Welcome to BuzzMusic, Bradley! We’re thrilled to feature your captivating single “No Wonder Why” with The Once. How was collaborating with the trio? In short, it was a dream. I highly respect and connect with The Once as people and artists so having the opportunity to collaborate on a song was really exciting for me. Working with them and producer Dan Ledwell made the recording an effortless experience that was pure joy really. I believe that comes through on the recording.  You’ve mentioned drawing inspiration from artists like Tom Petty, Nick Cave, Radiohead, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Is there anyone in particular who you’ve found to be a role model? Why?  I find new role models every time I hear something that grips me. And sometimes it informs my creative pallet. Not directly, but in a way that motivates me to create music that will hopefully inspire or move someone just as deeply as I am moved. The artists listed are just a few amongst countless others that bring excitement to the pursuit of songwriting.  You’ve recently moved from Newfoundland all the way to Los Angeles, where do you draw inspiration from now after leaving your “breeding ground for creativity” of Newfoundland?  I currently live in Venice Beach and truly appreciate the opportunity to absorb its atmosphere and various energies which, like the ocean that surrounds it, are always in flux. The ocean is so mystifying, and to remain close to this kind of magic (as I did growing up in Newfoundland), is something I hold dear. As for the rest of the city, its exploration is neverending. There is so much new music to hear, new people to meet and new experiences to be had. At every turn it seems I’m learning to interpret life and art with a fresh perspective. The scope of LA can be overwhelming at times, but with that comes a ton of excitement.   You’ve overcome some substantial adversities in your life.  How has this impacted your music? Do you feel your sound reflects this? Like all creators and makers, what we go through affects what we output. Up to this point, I've leaned towards introspectiveness as a means of dealing with challenges and various emotional hurdles. That often means hiding away in my bedroom and songwriting till my fingers and mind go numb. My hope is that the feelings I confront in that solitary space come through as sincerely as possible - and that others might relate or not feel so alone. We all have a story. Our unique perception of the world is molded by its chapters. My sound, and the themes I explore will continue to develop towards something that is unique to me based on my past, the present and my hope for what’s to come. Thank you for talking with us Bradley, and congratulations on the release of "No Wonder Why". What can we anticipate to hear next from you? The new material I’m working on was born in California. That alone is very unique for me. I've been exposed to so many incredible artists over the last couple of years. Artists I probably wouldn’t have come across living in Canada. I've also taken a keen interest in how some of these artists are incorporating electronic elements into a more acoustic-based sound. Finally, I am also reconnecting with my first love - psychedelic rock. I expect the new tunes will reflect all of this and I’m really looking forward to digging in and sharing them out. Listen to Bradley Arthur Maxwell here. instagram.com/bradley_arthur_maxwell twitter.com/bradleyarthurm facebook.com/bradleyarthurmaxwell

Sarah Keyser is a Pop Rock singer/songwriter who creates honest, emotional, storytelling music. She has been songwriting since the age of 13. Sarah has graduated from Berklee College of Music and won the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest for her song "The One We Left Behind". Since graduating and moving to Los Angeles, she has been working as a songwriter for local artists, in addition to writing her own music. As a performer, she has played venues that include The Viper Room, The Study, The Virgil, and House of Blues. In late 2019, Sarah Keyser released her single "Lost at Sea". It is a fun Indie Pop Rock tune that features well-developed guitar riffs, exciting acoustic drums, and Sarah's gorgeous vocal performance. Sarah's guitar skills really shine here with her beautiful melodic lines and her exquisite playing that does not interfere with her lyrics. The underlying story is painted in "Lost at Sea" is one that many people will be able to appreciate. The songwriting is a key highlight here. Sarah Keyser crafts catchy singable melodies in the chorus that is easy to imagine a whole crowd singing along to. We cannot wait for her new EP in April. Listen to "Lost at Sea" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Sarah! We can't stop listening to "Lost at Sea"! How did you come up with the concept for the song? What was the production and recording process for it like? I was in college when I wrote "Lost at Sea" and it's basically about how I felt lost at that time in my life. The song's central theme is based around trying to find oneself without being judged for being in a state of limbo. The recording process was done at Berklee and was produced by Amanda Marsh, who is one of my best friends/roommate. We ended up waiting to release it until we moved to LA.  Your guitar skills really come through here, do you find yourself coming up with ideas on the guitar first and then thinking of a lyric? Is there a certain guitar or sound that helps keep you inspired? As a songwriter, I always start with a guitar riff or chord progression and then improvise over it to start creating a new song. I typically write on one of my Telecasters or my Taylor acoustic. I enjoy playing these guitars because of their bright sound and versatility. It must feel very exciting to be putting out a new EP next month, especially after putting out 3 singles! Do you have any interesting stories from its creation? Is there an element about it that you are most excited about? During the process of recording we would sometimes have to book studio time starting at 2am and ending at 6am because the studios were so in demand. I would have to drink a whole red bull just to stay awake, but it was a really fun time and worth the lack of sleep. I am excited to have people hear the fully produced versions of my songs because we put a lot of work into the recordings and these tunes mean a great deal to me. We're loving your sound, it's very modern but also familiar to hear! Do you have any influences that inspire any of the songwriting and production choices you make? Are there idols that you look up to? I am a big fan of Paramore, The Black Keys, and Grimes. I really enjoy how Hayley Williams approaches her melodies and lyrics and how Daniel Auerbach creates his guitar riffs. I also love Grimes because she builds her songs well and has a distinct style. I write in a handful of genres so I always pull from different influences, but these are my top three as of now. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? I plan on releasing two EPs in 2020 as well as doing a small tour around California. Keep an eye out for future shows and special announcements! instagram.com/sarahkeysermusic #BuzzMusic

Ken Neth is a Florida-born artist who is inspired by lyrical expression to uplift the spirits of those listening -- he succeeds in keeping the music more parallel to the people. At just eight years old, he was introduced to 2pac, OutKast, and A Tribe Called Quest. These musicians inspired him to later pick up the microphone and inspire others in return. Ken Neth's style is to consciously combine various genres and styles to create a more universal message. His music incorporates everything from mainstream rap, backpack, conscious, or alternative — he aims to create the most accessible type of music he can. While living in Orlando for the past six years, Ken Neth was surrounded by constant creativity from all possible avenues. This allowed his sound to adapt to environmentally and with diversity. His latest single "Big Bank" featuring RellzMusiq is a high energy, raw, anthemic track that features a bopping hook, crisp sounding 808 drums, and intricate music box type instrument, and explosive backing vocals. From the moment the song begins, Ken Neth does not hold back on his potential. “Big Bank" has a very raw and familiar feel, as if coming from an earlier era, but still feels current in today's modern music. We can't wait to hear what else Ken Neth is planning for music fans. Listen to "Big Bank" here. Welcome to BuzzMusic Ken Neth! We're loving your latest high energy single "Big Bank"! Could you talk to us a bit about the production and songwriting process of it? How did you come across the lyrics that you performed? This song was created organically, whenever I take long drives 1 hour or more I think up beats that I either have saved in my drive or I search YouTube. On those drives is generally when I do all my writing and write the best, it isn’t the safest lol I don’t recommend it to anyone else but it’s what works for me. When the beat came on I immediately felt the energy and I just let that carry me into the song that was then created! It's always great to hear about people being inspired at a young age. What about your early influences of 2pac, OutKast, and A Tribe Called Quest inspired you to pick up a microphone and begin creating music? Honestly, they just drew me to music sonically, the inspiration to create music happened at random. I and a few friends of mine were downloading what we thought were songs from LimeWire, it turns out they were beats and instead of deleting them we decided to just rap on them. So using the little cord mic that PCs came with at that time, we placed it in between the two speakers and just recorded having to jump out the way so that the other could come next, a different time in the progress of technology. But we took that to school the next day and tho it probably wasn’t very good the reception was great, I loved that feeling and as a result, I’ve been in love with the art ever since. Your style is about diversity and creating a universal message, do you feel like this is something Hip-Hop doesn't do enough of? Is there anything that you think other people within that genre should strive to achieve as a whole? I just create what I feel, what feels good to me and what I would like to listen to. I believe there’s room for all styles of music to exist and there are a time and a situation for them all. I feel Music is very diverse as a whole, you just have to be willing to search sometimes and listen to what’s out there. Every day there are tons of new inspiration being created and put out there, is there anything within this cloud of creativity that inspires you to strive for something new? What inspires you the most? Based on where I started, I’m inspired by the ability to improve as long as I put in the work. I’m inspired by the ability to make someone's day better simply by hearing my work. I like to create from a place to free your mind versus creating music that puts you deeper into those sad or angry emotions you may feel on the daily. I’m here to be a relief from that and provide good vibes. What can we expect to see next from you throughout 2020? Next, I just plan to keep being consistent releasing singles and visuals and just continuing to hone my craft and push it to whoever desires to feel the vibes! HoLup! instagram.com/amh.kenneth instagram.com/rellzmusiq instagram.com/dartizt #BuzzMusic

Gentle crooning from LA native Vintage V in her single “La-La” bops and sways while making its own space in the modern musical world. Behind this dreamy, romantic voice is a woman who lives for music, grew up with her ears glued to the radio, and she incorporates a variety of influences into the tracks she creates. A growing talent, with interesting tastes and a raw branching nature. Reaching out for love in the most beautiful way, through soulful R&B vocals and slow jazz melodies, Vintage V is a distinctive voice in the scene. Vintage V has a vibe similar to Solange, where she carves her musical path without fear of genre-bending."La-La" is a song that’s simple and clean, less electronic than much of today’s modern R&B, coming across as a gentle vocal love letter. After spending ten years performing in a variety of venues and events, music comes second nature to Vintage V, and her voice of longing will easily fill the ears of many excited fans for much time to come. Listen to "La-La" here. Hello Vintage! Welcome back to BuzzMusic! We love your genre-crossing new wave R&B sound, and specifically in your single “La La” you come across with such a gentle and romantic sound. What were some of your main influences when building this track? Thank you for having me back again, you all are awesome at what you do! For this track, “La-La”, I really wanted to bring out specific emotional elements of the song. I love using light melodies, soothing melodic tones and catchy word play to induce storytelling in songwriting.  Your fans have described your music as “a bottomless barrel of musical ear candy”, which is such an amazing endorsement! It seems that your mindset of creating music to bring an emotional experience to your audience is shining through - but how would you describe your performance style? My performance style varies based on the music being performed. I love to connect with the crowd in several ways. Whether it be sitting in front of a mic and visually connecting with them, walking through the crowd, or a little dancing here and there! I just want them to enjoy the show and leave feeling happy. I’d like to talk about the single La-La for another moment, the track is so catchy! As soon as the song began, I realized I was swaying along! Alongside the rhythmic music, your soulful and lyrical performance is stunning. Would you say that La-La is a more traditional R&B track, as opposed to something more along the lines of your collaboration with Skipper Jones in “The Clout? Thank you! I would actually describe “La-La” as the opposite of traditional R&B. It has elements of a 1960’s, blues, jazzy feel, as well as a new age vocal twist in my opinion. I would describe the song I did with Skipper Jones “The Clout” as more along the lines of traditional Hip-Hop/R&B, based on the way the vocals were sung as well as Skippers lyrical delivery. I love that song to pieces, thank you all for listening to it! Vintage V, you were born in Los Angeles - a hub of art and culture. You’ve spoken before about how your father’s taste in music gave you the footing for a lifelong passion for music - but would you mind telling us a little about how you feel the city of Los Angeles has affected you creatively, musically, or otherwise? Los Angeles is a melting pot of creatives from various backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures. Usually you’re friends are the same a melting pot of those. When you have the ability to experience this on a daily basis, you can’t help but incorporate it into your music. It breathes life into the creativity of you’re art. I’ve very grateful to have experienced this and I take it with me wherever I go as a reminder that art has no boundaries in all forms. Instagram.com/iamvintagev #BuzzMusic