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February 18, 2020 Artists OMX are here to bring qualities of their music to light. OMX consists of a pair of lifelong friends from France--one attributing skills to guitars, and the other to the cello. Together, they design a thoughtful and vivid production, all filled with a surplus of bright and positive messages.  OMX only debuted their music back in August, which was such an initial surprise to us as listeners, mostly because their music does not seem like the music of an emerging artist. OMX offers a sound that is timeless, a sound we've undoubtedly heard before, but this time around it has morphed into something bigger and better. OMX brings a sense of humanity to their music, which is ultimately the one quality that can't be fabricated. OMX is the real deal, and their recently released track "Wild" proves it. There's almost an immediate sense of rejuvenation offered in the production of OMX's track "Wild". It's atmospheric and full of a particular sense of magic and hope. The actual lyrical content of "Wild" seems to match these production qualities.  OMX uses "Wild" to deliver a sense of yearning and the deeper, more vulnerable emotions familiar to everyone. Once we arrive over halfway into the track, we receive a completely bigger-than-life performance, and you must listen in order to understand exactly what it is we mean. OMX makes listeners feel good.  Collectively, and with help from artist Oslho, it makes you feel purposeful.  “Wild" offers moments of calamity, regeneration, and ultimately, hope. Listen to "Wild" here. instagram.com/omxmusicband facebook.com/omxmusicband smarturl.it/omxmusicband #BuzzMusic

February 14, 2020 Trick Shooter Social Club has outdone themselves with their new video for "If I Could". This intriguing video takes the audience on a wild and exciting ride. Setting: a live music bar. The video opens with a woman applying lipstick in the bathroom for a special someone. Shift to clips of patrons drinking in the bar and the live band beginning the slow build-up of their first song. Suspense increases. What will happen next? The woman is back on screen. No longer applying lipstick, but reading a disappointing phone text. She is upset. She takes her lipstick and draws on the bathroom mirror. This is the hook. Tonight she is a free spirit; this visual sets the premise for the entire video. As the story progresses and the music builds to exciting heights, the woman becomes more and more untamed. As the vocalist bellows from the stage, she climbs the bar and steals a bottle of Jack out of the hands of the bartender. She even joins the band on stage and chants the chorus. "If I Could" is all about being authentically yourself and doing what you want, and damning the consequences. Absolute authenticity is their motto. Their new album, 'American Experiment'. engineered by Grammy-Award winning producer, Jon Zacks, is stripped down and unpretentious. Trick Shooter Social Club explores the traumas and events that mold us into who we are. This band has written beautifully honest music and we're looking forward to seeing what comes next. trickshootersocialclub.com facebook.com/TrickShooterSocialClub #BuzzMusic

February 20, 2020 By: Julia P If you aren’t already familiar with rap artist Yung Dub D, just know you’re in for a good time with his latest single release “Take My Advice”. We must warn listeners that Yung Dub D is all about bringing an aggressive and lively sound with his choice of production and vocal execution. His track “Take My Advice” definitely brings it down a level compared to his other tracks, but not by much. You’re in for a reviving and rejuvenating listening experience with Yung Dub D, to say the least. As an emerging artist, we’re excited to see where Yung Dub D takes his style next. For now, let’s get more into what “Take My Advice” has to offer. Yung Dub D can deliver that strong sense of courage and determination with his track "Take My Advice". He's bringing some serious wordplay into this track release, but always keeping the ambiance light and enjoyable. What you see is what you get with Yung Dub D, so you can expect a sense of realism with him and all he has to release. There's almost a comical sense that Yung Dub D tries to integrate within his sound, making the listening experience a little more dynamic and loose. The melody easily matches the rawness of Yung Dub D, and we feel completely revived with his creative style in "Take My Advice". Yung Dub D continues to show off his diverse and abrupt flair in "Take My Advice" and we're all for it. Listen to "Take My Advice" here.

February 18, 2020 By: Julia P The Forty Nineteens are here on BuzzMusic to offer an alternative/rock flair. Consisting of members John Pozza, Chuck Gorian, Matt Colleran, Kevin Barber, and Nick Zeigler, The Forty Nineteens have a wide range of people to create the boisterous and spirited sound that characterizes this alt/rock band. This band is frequently heard on SiriusXM's stations. The Forty Nineteens compose a sound that brings eclectic stylings to diversified production and is meant to be enjoyed by a variety of audiences. That's one thing that listeners need to know about The Forty Nineteens is this: they don't just shape their sound for one audience. They ensure that there is a multi-faceted approach to the creative process in order to bring about music that has elements belonging to genres. The Forty Nineteens definitely keep up more raucous energy throughout "Tell Me". There isn't any point within the song that the band waivers on their eccentric energy.  Energy has always been a staple of their sound. One element in "Tell Me” is the professionalism of drummer, Nick Zeigler. He maintains that rapid synergy in “Tell Me" through his relationship with drums. The overall beat in "Tell Me" is addictive.  This is probably because of how much it has changed our mood in a span of 2.25 minutes. Got up and feel as if the energy isn't there to start the day? "Tell Me" will give you that energy. The Forty Nineteens continuously infuse energy in every track. "Tell Me" isn't any different! If your playlist is in some serious need of alt/rock rejuvenation, "Tell Me" is the right kind of track to change that. Download "Tell Me" here. thefortynineteens.com/home facebook.com/thefortynineteens1 twitter.com/FortyNineteens instagram.com/thefortynineteens #BuzzMusic

February 18, 2020 By: Edwund F UTE released the single titled “Music Makes Me Fly” and this serene song places you in a beautiful atmosphere. Accompanied by a beautiful piano and a smooth whistle instrument, “Music Makes Me Fly” was a tender song with a satisfying arrangement that had us completely compelled and intrigued by each dynamic. A component that we loved to this song was UTE’s smooth-sailing vocal dynamic. UTE serenades her listeners with her lush voice that’s soft and delicate but impactful. “Music Makes Me Fly” had a canorous tune that seeps through your memory with its everlasting touch. “Music Makes Me Fly” was a mesmerizing song with a memorable appeal. UTE managed to drive her listener into the texturized adaptation with a soaring melody. “Music Makes Me Fly” had a solid production that created the soft-like vibe that was peaceful but riveting. The perfect kind of setting to listen to “Music Makes Me Fly” would be in a calming environment where you can just relax and intertwine yourself with the song. UTE is an incredible artist with an indulging sound that will create a sensational experience for her listener. Check out "Music Makes Me Fly" here. Connect with the artist, and keep updated with her latest activity and recent releases via her Youtube. #BuzzMusic

February 18, 2020 By: Isabella W Giovanni Osorio is an artist and producer from New York City who creates his music under the name Jay Nomád . He is best known in LA and New York City for his refreshing fusion of pop, electronic and urban-styled music. He is also branching out into the Latin pop genre and has gained audiences in Colombia and Thailand. Since Jay Nomád's beginning as an artist he has released 6 singles, and his 6th and most recent single is called “Gimme Love”. This new release fuses electronic house/dance music with Latin pop. It has a catchy and “soca-reggaeton” beat that is combined with a tropical melody. Jay Nomád bases the lyrics off of a love interest, making “Gimme Love” a romantic and endearing love song. He displays his passion with his vocals, which makes this song easily relatable for his audience. In “Gimme Love,” JJay Nomád dips a toe in both the English and Latin pop genres. He includes both English and Spanish verses which is why his audience reaches many parts of the world. With the release of “Gimme Love”, Jay Nomád has become a “cultural bridge” between Latin America and Asia through his success with the audiences of both Columbia and Thailand. We can't wait to hear what's next from this artist. Listen to "Gimme Love" here. instagram.com/jaynomadmusic facebook.com/jaynomadmusic #BuzzMusic

February 18, 2020 By: Alia L Music is transcendent. There are no words that can completely describe its complexity and its impact on our emotions. There are some people who understand music on such an intimate level that they cannot help but produce songs that move masses. Jesse Ray Ernster is one such musician. This Grammy-Nominated professional has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, such as Kanye West, Burna Boy, Andy Grammer, and UMI to name a few. If you’ve heard Kanye’s ‘Yhandi’ or ‘Jesus Is King’ album, then you’ve heard Jesse’s work. Raised in a musical family, Jesse spent his childhood immersed in sound, both physically and emotionally. It was at this point in his life that he began to truly understand music and its complexities. He learned how different frequencies and pitches could fill the listener with joy, or even sadness. This is where Jesse’s evolution began. The mixer spent a lot of time perfecting his craft and developing his own bombastic style. His dedication to his work has given Jesse the ability to hear music emotionally and make creative decisions within the mix of a song to bring out desired emotions in every single listener. Whether it's moving on the dancefloor or being moved to tears, Jesse will take you there. Check out our exclusive interview with Jesse Ray Ernster below. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Jesse Ray Ernster! You've developed quite the tracklist for yourself as a mixer, ranging from work with Andy Grammer, Burna Boy and having a role on the latest Kanye West "Jesus is King" record. Did you ever expect your career in music to extend this far? Thank you! It’s been an amazing road so far, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be living this life. I’ve encountered a few lucky moments that accelerated my climb into the major leagues, but that’s also not to dismiss the many many years of blood, sweat, and tears I’ve put into working on my craft. I’ve always known that this is the path I wanted, so I’ve always done my due diligence to ensure that I was prepared to deliver when a big opportunity would arise. You've described yourself before as one who is able to "hear the music emotionally". In what way do you think you've cultivated your persona and music inquisitions up until this point that allows you to, essentially, have a personal and intimate relationship with music as a mixer? Yes, “hearing emotionally” is a concept that I learned from my dad; he believes that the flaw of many engineers is their detrimental over-emphasis on the technical aspects of mixing and that they listen and operate in a highly-analytical fashion. A certain amount of technical knowledge is obviously required to do this job, but most listeners don’t absorb music that way. The true mark of a great mixer is his/her ability to tap into the emotion of the song, and then assess the aspects of the production that are contributing to that feeling, and then MAXIMIZE those elements! I have an acute sensitivity to specific patterns of notes, chord voicings, and a variety of other harmonic stimuli; these phenomena provoke daydreams, memories, and scenes in my mind, and I aim to recreate and exaggerate those elements in order to enhance the music. For instance, if I’m working on a song with a dark theme, and I arrive at the bridge section that contains an inherently-happy-sounding major chord, I may accentuate certain instruments to trigger an array of delays that emphasize the harmonic overtones, and swell in and out around the vocal. Subtly-embedding this type of move can help convey the feeling of the section; I may even get kooky and decide to crank the fader up slowly to allow the delays to act as a rising crescendo that would guide the listener through that transition into the next section of the song. Looking back to when you first started out mixing, what do you think has been your primary drive regarding the motivation and vigor it takes to build yourself the way you did? It started with a strong passion for music, but the sustaining factor that drives me is my inner-demand to achieve artistic excellence and complete mastery of my craft. I have such a profound love for what I do, that I lay awake at night brainstorming, analyzing, and conceptualizing new methods I can use to reach the next level of sonic quality. I constantly consume interviews and tutorials from my heroes, in hopes that I can dissect and absorb some of their methods. I am highly focused on being the best mixer I can be, and that involves both the technical and interpersonal sides of things: how can I nail the project, better-serve my clients, and offer them the most valuable experience. Being brought up in a musically-inclined family, what are your earliest memories of becoming exposed to the music world? Introspectively thinking about the role your family has had in your musical upbringing, what are some prevalent elements to the way you construct your sound today that was extracted from them, in a sense? My parents both played in bands, and my dad always had musicians over to record in his studio at our house. As a result, I had a wide influence from many eccentric musical characters. As a youngling, my favorite thing in the world was going to hear my dad’s band play live. The musicianship, arrangements, harmony structure, and live mix were all absolutely incredible. Their front-of-house mixer in the ’90s was evidently a big fan of rock music (and would eventually go on to introduce me to Metallica’s black album.. oh boy.. that changed everything!). He would push the faders up until the kick, snare, and bass guitar was pumping so hard that the resulting sound just knocked me right in the chest! I left those shows feeling completely inspired and full of wild musical ideas, so I would go home to play my drumkit, only to be disappointed with my inability to emulate the extraordinary tonal qualities I was hearing live: the reverb, compression, and (most importantly) the skill of the musicians. That is when I began my lifelong devotion to dissecting and reverse-engineering those mixes to uncover the sounds I had been envisioning in my mind. This lead to learning to play multiple instruments, figuring out how to write parts, recording them, and then turning knobs endlessly to get the final mix just right. Both of my parents were extremely supportive of my creative endeavors, but my dad and I developed an an-especially close bond after working together in the studio for so long. My dad helped me make records for my band in high school, and eventually, that working relationship became less of him educating me on the process, but rather, we teaching each other. Now, it’s been several years of us emailing mixes back and forth and comparing notes, critiquing, and overall enjoying every moment of our unique musical relationship. Are you able to give us a little delve into your personal creative process, and how it is you're able to blend together a variety of sonics to produce your characterizable soundings? Of course, as many of your readers may already know, mixing involves taking all of the hundreds of layers of audio files, instrument tracks, and vocal parts, and folding them down nicely into one 2-track audio file. Mixing a modern production is like being handed 200 thick college textbooks, and then being asked to stuff all of them into a small backpack. To address this task, I utilize many of the usual audio manipulation tools such as equalizers, compression, saturation, reverb, delay, etc. I also implement a pretty extreme amount of intimate fader moves into the pieces I work on. This includes drastic fader movements, variations in panning, and constant fluctuations in FX levels; these moves help to impose excitement into a song. Amidst this highly-advanced audio world filled with the latest offerings of digital audio plugins, I prefer the kindred use of a lot of vintage hardware compressors in my setup. Many consider compression to be a way of controlling the dynamic range of a sound source to even out its volume, but I see it more as a way to impose character into the instrument. I use compressors to manipulate the flex, push, and pull of any given instrument’s transient attack within a song (imagine pulling a rubber band and letting it snap against your hand..  the velocity and intensity applied will affect the force of the band’s strike). A compressor has parameters (such as attack and release) that allow for precise timing of how fast or slow you want the compressor to react; I avoid presets or popular settings, and instead, dial these parameters in by ear, according to how they pulse and flex to the tempo of the song. Doing this causes the speaker cones to push and pull air according to the groove/feel of the song; most listeners will never detect that this type of science is going on behind the scenes of their favorite song, but they’ll feel it, and oh boy, will it feel good! I also treat equalizers (EQ) in my own special way. Instead of dialing in an EQ and then leaving it alone, I like the EQ bands to fluctuate throughout a song, depending on the requirements of the part. I do a lot of automating the bands of an EQ to move around in order to tame certain harsh consonants.  i.e. “K” has a different fundamental resonance than “t” or “s” (If I were to do a constant static EQ duck at one of those frequency pain points, then the other vowels and sustained sections may consequently suffer and lose detail).  There’s no perfect piece of equipment or AI that can hear and asses the inherent idiosyncrasies of human vocal folds, as well as a human engineer with his/her ears, turned on! Out of each track you've appeared on thus far within your career, which body of work challenged you and your artistry greater than the others? Whenever challenges typically arise during the mixing stage, what are some steps you have in place for yourself to rise out of the slump? One of my jobs is to help the artist realize their vision, and sometimes that involves a bit of searching to find the right sound to match their intent. This can be time-consuming, and sometimes requires several emails, phone calls, and attended sessions, but I retain my attitude of servanthood, roll up my sleeves, and do my best to get the project to the finish line! I’ve learned over time that a lot of those struggles can be minimized by having an initial conversation in order to assess the artist’s goals, sonic vision, and expectations before starting a project. I was greatly challenged by some of the initial college acapella records I worked on back in Minneapolis. Every song had thousands of vocal parts (literally) to record, re-record, re-re-record again, tune, edit, time-align, volume-match, and then mix. I co-produced the project with the group’s leader/musical director, and he was brilliant and wildly-meticulous in every possible way. At the time, I was frustrated with the level of scrutiny that the project demanded, but years later, I now realize that the extra level of care was what made that album sound so incredibly-special. That process was so educational, and it completely shaped my work ethic, mixing style, and outlook on collaboration from that moment forward. Your dedication is unmatched, Jesse Ray Ernster! It was a pleasure to hear more about your work and the way it was cultivated over the course of your career. Is the 2020 year plan to continue mixing for similar artists? Are there any surprises you have up your sleeve for the music industry? I’m fired up about some of the new artist relationships my team is currently cultivating. I obviously love working with big artists, but I’m especially excited to be a part of building some up-and-coming artists right now. There’s nothing more exciting than being a part of a new artist’s journey as they rise to fame and change people’s lives with their music. It’s a new year, I’m digging in and learning more than ever on how to be the best I can be! Connect with Jesse Ray Ernster on Instagram. #BuzzMusic

February 18, 2020 By: Edwund F Hourstone is a multi-talented artist from Singapore who just released his latest single “I Will Find A Way”. A characteristic that we often appreciate in artists is when they display honest emotion. This is true, especially when a song is written from an introspective mindset. Those who write personal and meaningful songs tend to deliver tremendous emotion throughout the single. This was consistently noted and delivered in “I Will Find A Way” as Hourstone eloquently projects a haunting mix of vulnerability and passion. “I Will Find A Way” is a song based upon resilience and overcoming hardships. Every person has their own private struggles. Although unique to a personal path, everyone has a story, including Hourstone himself. Hourstone emerged from countless years of playing the piano to help him through a dark time in his life when he lost a loved one. The meaning behind “I Will Find A Way” is powerful and relatable to a wider audience on a deeper scale. Despite the substantial message contained within clever metaphors, Hourstone takes the listener on a deeply personal, but mystical journey accompanied by an atmospheric and dream-like production. If you’re touched by “I Will Find A Way” and wish for more, Hourstone has released a visual to complement this single. Listen to “I Will Find A Way” by Hourstone here. Welcome to BuzzMusic, Hourstone! We're really intrigued by all of your recent success and can’t wait to hear more! Tell us a little bit about your story and how you discovered your love for creating deep house music. Thank you! I feel very blessed that people are connecting again to authentic music, where an artist can be the whole package: songwriter to a singer to the music video creator. A lot of people start out wanting to be performers, but I was always enamored with songwriting. I learned classical piano as a child but didn’t connect to it (at all) and stopped at the age of 14, with no interest in ever playing again. However, soon after, my father and uncle suddenly passed away. My family was in disarray and I ended up alone in a foreign country for a year. While in a foster home, my struggling self discovered a piano nobody was using and I started making up music as a sort of companion. I later taught myself music production, started singing and posting my music online. Strangers started sharing very generous feedback with me - and since then, everything has snowballed, getting bigger and bigger, which I’m so grateful for. For me, music and art always come first. Being a big fan of music videos, I then started creating my own. I’ve never studied art or played in bands, I confess, I just create what I believe in and what I myself want to see and hear. When people connect to that, it means they are really connecting to my inner world, which is still mind-blowing to me. Good songs are like little companions for your life that you remember for a long time. I don’t write what I think most people will like. I write what I hope will truly resonate with people for a long time, because it’s authentic and means to them what it means to me. I put different beats under them to carry them to listeners that would otherwise never meet them, but the core is always the songwriting, the words and the worlds in the videos. You, the listener, are the core if you’ve ever felt what I’m writing about. How do you feel music trends in Singapore differ from North America? Do you face any challenges as an artist because of this? The community in Singapore is very small but very diverse and people respect each other across genre borders. Twenty years ago, it would have been very hard to gain a large enough following if confined to one small country. However, I’m a big fan of technology and these days can reach people in the US and across the world with it. This allows me to be my most original self because I’ve found a community of people all around the world instead of having to compromise for a smaller audience. I would say there are two differences between myself and other artists based in South East Asia. First, a lot of people here look towards China for future listeners, while I look at the whole world. Second, I used to live in the US, UK, Germany and for a long time in Japan, so I use inspiration from several different cultures. For example, you can see that I’ve used Japanese/Chinese characters in the music video for “Halfway House” and now a lot of Scandinavian runes and an ancient magical stave from Iceland in the video for “I Will Find a Way”. This is because after using Asian characters, I felt that I should try using Western characters in art, too, and runes were the best I could come up with (laughs). Creating the video made me realize how little I really knew about the runes and left me wondering why we in the West don’t even teach them in school even though they are our cultural heritage. At the same time, a lot of us use them in tattoos, so I’m really curious about how people will react to the music video! So to answer your question in another way: Singapore is very diverse and international and I’m an international person myself, so it’s a natural fit. And personally, I prefer to throw my arms around the entire world. Your new single "I Will Find a Way" is a breath of fresh air that we all needed to hear! This song is very relatable for someone who's overcoming hardships. What message do you wish for listeners to take away from this song? What does "I Will Find a Way" mean to you? When I started writing this song, I intended it to be something to give myself strength in the face of adversity. At first, it wasn’t intended for anyone else. It has some structures that most songwriters wouldn’t use, but I felt this is exactly what expressed my inner world. It’s a song that will grow on you when you listen to it more than once. Having completed it, I decided to share it despite it being so raw, honest and, well, private. We’ve all been in situations where we need this when there is nothing we can do but rely on ourselves and gather our inner strength. I think that’s why it works so well because it’s so raw and honest. The song is an inner dialogue that a lot of us have with ourselves. And usually, we don’t share that inner dialogue, but through this song I do. We may all have different challenges in our lives, but we have a lot in common in being human inside and “I Will Find a Way” lets you know that what is happening inside of you is also happening inside of me and that you can gather your own strength and overcome your challenges. What can we expect to see next from Hourstone? The music video for “I Will Find a Way” premiered on Monday via The Hype Magazine! Because the video has so many meanings layered over each other, you can enjoy and discover more when you put on headphones and listen to it while reading the words. What happens when in the lyrics, in what you see and hear is all connected and intentional. It has real depth. At the least, follow the pathfinding magical Icelandic stave that comes out of the sun and later switches between black and white. Note that the entire video is developing in a kind of primordial, natural world, this is your inner world. Only at the end, after you have gathered yourself, do you fly across the water and towards modern civilization on the horizon behind the snowstorm. Now you are ready. I plan to share more of the meanings behind why I chose which rune when in the video. A lot of that is personal and is interpretation since not every piece of wisdom incorporated in the runes has been handed down the centuries to us, but I’m taking the runes as far as one can take them in the arts, I think, and you’re invited to the journey. If this song and video become what you return to when you gather your inner strength to overcome something in your life, then the song has arrived where it should be. I definitely have more songs, videos, and remixes on the way within the next few months. I’d love for you to come along on the journey! instagram.com/hourstonemusic facebook.com/HourstoneMusic twitter.com/HourstoneMusic #BuzzMusic

February 18, 2020 By: Isabella W. Samuel Herb is a singer and songwriter who was born in Jacksonville, Florida, who moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2016 and instantly fell in love with Americana music. Samuel released two hit singles that both reached Top 10 on iTunes’ singer/songwriter chart called “Dirty” and “Someone Else’s Dream.” After these initial successes, Samuel quit his job to pursue music full time. Since then, Samuel Herb has been working tirelessly to release his first EP, as well as constantly performing. In his newest single “Just a Tree", which was produced by Adam Sickler, Samuel tells a romantic story. The slow tempo of the song is the result of a soothing, repetitive pluck of an acoustic guitar with a tambourine as percussion every two beats. There is a soft soundtrack of birds chirping in the background, adding to “Just a Tree’s” naturalistic vibe. Samuel has a gentle voice that he spotlights often by reducing the background music to emphasize certain lyrics. Samuel’s “Just a Tree” is a metaphorical masterpiece. He sings to a love interest that he describes as “the universe” with himself being “just a tree” in comparison.  He laments her ability to cut him down or dig up his roots.  In this way, Samuel accepts the fact that his great love for her results in her having power over him. He expresses his vulnerability by acknowledging the fact that love may be risky, but it is worth it. As if the message of the song wasn’t enough to trigger his audiences’ emotions, Samuel introduces a sensitive violin after his first declaration that “I am just a tree.” The combination of acoustic guitar, violin, and tambourine intensifies the emotional and passionate effect of the song. If anyone is looking for a purely acoustic and romantic song, “Just a Tree” will intrigue you on your first listen. Listen to "Just a Tree" here. Hey Samuel Herb, welcome to BuzzMusic! Your new release “Just a Tree” is such a romantic song! We know you love to tell a story with your songwriting, can you tell us what your inspiration was behind this song? Who/what influenced you to write such emotional lyrics? This song is about someone not texting me back. As funny as that sounds, I was having a bad day and that was the icing on the cake. It felt like in my world, she was the whole universe, and in hers... It was just a tree! While I don't actually feel that way about that person, it is how I'd like to feel about someone, someday. I can't thank my co-writers Elysse Yulo and Drea Gordon for helping me channel my thoughts and emotions. You have shared the stage with many successful artists including Rodney Atkins, Jamie Lin Wilson, Son Little, Pokey LaFarge, Amythyst Kiah, Hush Kids, Tyler Hilton, Erin Rae, and Shawn James. Can you tell us how the valuable experience of performing with these artists has inspired your style of music or your process as an artist? Sharing the stage with these artists was an incredible experience. I learned a ton from them in terms of what it is like out on the road and it is awesome to just share something with people that have already succeeded in something I can only dream about. I am always trying to learn and playing with them is one of the most valuable learning experiences I can ask for. In the spirit of “Just a Tree” you are planting a tree for every 1,000 streams that this song gets. Can you elaborate on why this is important to you? This is important to me because as an artist, I don't have a ton of time or funds to make a difference in climate change. This project allows me and my other millennial friends a chance to make a difference without having to shell out much more than hitting the play button. It's a collective effort that builds community and helps the ultimate cause. After releasing two singles that debuted in the Top 10 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart, you decided to quit your job and pursue music full time. How did you know in your heart that this was the best choice for you? Was this a dream you had all along? This was 100% the dream all along, and my dreams are growing every day. Time is the greatest currency we have and a day job is where I was spending most of it. I was done with that and ready to spend it on myself. What can we expect to see from you throughout 2020? You can expect to see new music and you can see me out on the road! We've built a mini forest out there so far, so keep listening and we will make a greener world! facebook.com/samuelherbmusic instagram.com/samuelherbmusic samuelherbmusic.com #BuzzMusic

February 18, 2020 By: Isabella W. Mason Blu is a pop/R&B artist, producer and writer just released a new single called “Devote It To You”, which is now available on all major streaming platforms. Mason Blu discovered his passion and talent for music at a young age as he finished as a finalist in X-Factor Bulgaria at the age of 15. Soon after, he signed his first record deal and began performing at tours for companies including Coca-Cola. Mason Blu collaborated with artist Alyssah to create their single “Devote It To You.” The song is slower-paced and highlights the soulful aspect of R&B. It has an electronic backtrack with a trap-like beat, leaving room for Mason’s vocals to take the spotlight. He has a smooth voice that is uniquely high-pitched. Mason Blu expresses desire and yearning as he sings about a love interest. He brings attention to relatable struggles and pressures of life, and how this person is what helps him get through it all. He repeats the phrase “I’m devoted to you” many times throughout the song. “Devote It To You” is a typical romantic song about how one special person allows us to be our true selves in their presence. In the first few lines, Mason Blu will have you thinking about the special someone you may be devoted to. Listen to "Devote It To You" here. We loved the romantic, selfless tone of your song "Devote It To You". Could you tell us what inspired you to write and deliver this message? We wrote 'Devote It To You' back in 2016 with a fellow-songwriter. The song was initially aimed for a competition we badly wanted to take part in and we sort of abandoned the song after that. Although we wrote it a long time ago I felt super connected with the song as it reflected my relationship with my girlfriend at the time, who by the way got super jealous when she heard the song, asking me all sorts of questions about my relationship with the female songwriter I wrote it with. She certainly inspired tons of other songs, haha. You found your love for music at a very young age, can you tell us how your music style has evolved over time? I started in music when I was only 3. This is the story my parents told me. We have gone to a concert with my grandma to see an artist she has been a fan of at the time. I have been quite behaved at the start of the gig, listening intently and holding onto my nana's hand. But there has been this impulsive moment when I have let go of her hand and went onto the stage with a group of other kids, super randomly... I have bowed down after each song and the pinnacle has been when the artist has gone down to the audience. Not only have I admired what they have been doing, but I have also done the same and have grabbed them by the hand and started waving at people. This is how it all started... My musical tastes are very pop-oriented. This is the music I was nurtured with, the music I have sung and danced in my childhood. Later on, when I turned 10 and started singing solo I was introduced to do the different musical genres that I gradually started incorporating later on in my music. I started writing and producing at the age of 16 and this is where it all kinda started changing for me music-wise when I started becoming more 'colorful' in my writing approach. I would start exploring different emotions in music and it (the songwriting) would not let me go. I would write, scratch, write, scratch and so on. We know you are inspired by many artists including The Weeknd, Halsey, Beyonce and Stevie Wonder. Can you tell us how they influence the music you create? They are undoubtedly some of my biggest inspirations in music and in life. It is really complex how I get inspired as I listen to music very analytically. I would listen to how they have recorded a certain verse or how they have shaped the melody of a chorus or simply what instruments they have used in their top record at the time. It may sound bizarre to some people, but literally anything could inspire you, even cooking chicken strips (which I absolutely adore). We were happy to have you here on BuzzMusic! Can you tell us about your future plans as an artist, and what we can expect to hear from you next? I am constantly working on new music and it is how I want my life to be. Having recently released 'Devote It To You' makes me even more excited about the songs I have got coming up. The next one I am releasing on the 11th of February is 'wild kissers'. It is written and produced by me and I am looking forward to sharing it with everyone. There is going to be plenty of music in the following months. I am also working on a live show, part of the Isle of Wight New Blood competition in which I am participating as a quarter-finalist. The show is on the 27th of February at The Underbelly Hoxton. facebook.com/MasonBluOfficial instagram.com/iammasonblu #BuzzMusic