That Buzzing SoundAug 18, 2020
In Defense of My Favorite Albums of 2020
To kick-off our 2021 series, Justin begins this new chapter by looking back on his Favorite Albums (& things) from the dumpster fire that was 2020! Explaining his broken thoughts, feelings, & process on why these 20 albums (and 11 Honorable Mentions) meant something to him during that crazy time period.
Check out That Buzzing Sound's Full 20 Favorite Albums of 2020 List:
https://thatbuzzingsound.com/2021/01/22/podcast-favorite-albums-of-2020/
Spotlight Interview: in earnest
In this week's episode, Justin chats with two thirds of UK indie band in earnest... Sarah Holburn & Thomas Eatherton... about their newly released - deeply personal - buzzworthy debut self-titled EP, some behind the scenes info about its construction, insights on the second half's tracks ("fables", "in between", & "the house"), being ambassadors for Mental Health alongside My Black Dog, and so much more!
Organization for this Episode: My Black Dog
References: in earnest Webpage / spotify playlists
Spotlight Interview: Berne
In this week's episode, Justin has a deep chat with Ethereal Earth-pop duo Berne about their many 2020 projects... which includes their brand new 'To The Earth' Covers EP, debut 'Stay' EP (both out now!), and the launch of their 100% globally friendly low-impact band website... alongside plenty more important topics worth discussing in this politically charged environment.
Charities & Organizations for this episode: Animal Rebellion, Extinction Rebellion, Music Declares Emergency, & Choose Love
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Spotlight Interview: Bella Ferraro & "Her"
In this week's episode, Justin chats with Australian native, now UK based, singer / songwriter Bella Ferraro about her long awaited music return... in the form of the brand new single & music video for the title track off the forthcoming future EP entitled 'Her'! Along with what fans can expect from the debut project, moving to the UK just before the global lockdown, life changing medical diagnosis, and unexpected challenges Bella continues to overcome in order to reclaim her artist name years after leaving it behind.
(Bella even has some heartfelt words to her fans at the end... #spoilers)
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Spotlight Interview: Lyn Koonce & 'Begin Again'
In this week's episode, we chat with Greensboro Singer/Songwriter & Music Advocate Lyn Koonce about her brand new album entitled 'Begin Again' (available everywhere now!), upcoming music video for the title track, releasing music during a global pandemic with the help of social networks, and what the bright future holds in store for her & the non-profit, volunteer based - Harmony Music School.
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Spotlight Interview: Ben Hobbs & 'Better Weather'
London's calling us as Justin talks to Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist/Producer Ben Hobbs about his latest EP, 'Better Weather' and all the details behind its production. On top of learning what Ben has in store for the future...
Charity/Organization for this episode: NHS Charities Together
References:
- Ben Hobbs' 'Better Weather' EP (Available Everywhere Now)
- Ben Hobbs' Discography
- Paul Usher
"Unscripted High Fidelity (slowed & reverb)"
In this week's episode, Justin unscriptedly rants about a variety of different topics once again to celebrate the Podcast's 10th episode!
Which includes:
-Content Creating Growing Pains
-Recent admiration & addiction for Slowed & Reverb YouTube remixes
-Remarks on last week's hottest tracks, current obsessions, & which artists got his "Buzzworthy Three (***) Star" Recommendation?
-Long Lost Review of the now cancelled Hulu TV Series 'High Fidelity'... alongside some Top 5 Heartbreaks???
PLUS! Hear another track from his late father's never before played 'A-Town Street Sessions' entitled "Native Wind".
Charity/Organization of the episode: USPS
"But yeah!"
Spotlight Interview: Peach Luffe & ‘Shimmer’
This week, Justin speaks to Peach Luffe (dreampop project by singer / songwriter Jong Lee) about their recently released magical debut EP - 'Shimmer' - that continues to receive rave reviews & huge online buzz.
As well as getting some inside early info on EP #2... alongside some Anime talk.
Charity/Organization for this Episode: AmpleLabs
References:
- Peach Luffe's 'Shimmer' EP (Available Everywhere Now!)
- Melon Wave Sound
- AmpleLabs
- Khao San Road
- One Piece
"Unscripted Stop In A-Town"
No Spotlight Interview this week as Justin rants unscriptedly about a variety of topics: series 2 of the Podcast, all his favorite recent New Music & Film releases, and many other nonsensical ramblings.
He even plays a dusted off track from his late-father's never heard before "A-Town Street Sessions" to close the episode.
"You don't want to miss one!" - said no one
References In This Episode:
- Jessie Frye - 'Kiss Me In The Rain'
- DaBaby - "PEEP HOLE"
- Drake & DJ Khaled - "POPSTAR"
- Run The Jewels - 'Run The Jewels 4'
- Future Islands - "For Sure"
- Taylor Swift - 'folklore'
- Hamilton on Disney+
- Beyonce's 'Black Is King' on Disney+
- "Palm Springs" on Hulu
- "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" on Netflix
Spotlight Interview: Macatier & 'Native Noise'
Our Spotlight Interview Series returns with UK Indie Punk Rock Singer/Songwriter Macatier! Speaking to him about his brand new hard hitting debut record, 'Native Noise', that is set for release on July 31st.
But that was one of many things we chatted about...
Charity for this Episode: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
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Spotlight Interview: The Sun Harmonic & 'It's All Okay, Thanks To You'
We sit down with Kaleb Hikele of The Sun Harmonic & chat about their brand new addicting / timely indie folk rock EP - 'It's All Okay, Thanks To You' , alongside Kaleb's decade long musical journey, and what it's like to be a growing small town independent artist in these strange isolated pandemic days.
***Be advised... We will be donating a dollar to the "Unison Benevolent Fund" for each play of this episode. More Info spoken above.***
References in this Episode:
- The Sun Harmonic's 'It's All Okay, Thanks To You' EP (Available Everywhere Now!)
- The Sun Harmonic's Discography (including 'Winter' Chapters 1 & 2)
- Kaleb's Vinyl Collection
- Sixteen Scandals' Bandcamp
- Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5
- Far From Freedom's Bandcamp
Stay Up To Date With The Sun Harmonic on Patreon, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Bandcamp
Spotlight Interview: Lexytron & 'Something Blue'
Our long awaited Interview Series has begun as Manchester, now New Zealand based, Singer-Songwriter Lexytron steps up to the microphone. We chat about her debut album - 'Something Blue' (out now!), that newly released music video, our current state of the world, food, travel, playlists, and so much more!
***Be advised... I will be donating a dollar to "Feeding America" for each play of this episode. More Info spoken above.***
References in this Episode:
- Lexytron's New Album 'Something Blue' (available everywhere now!)
- Lexytron's Music Video for "Blue"
- "Let It Be" Clip from Yesterday (2019)
- Clip of The Beatles Tribute Band, The Parrots
- Nova Halo's "Astral Plane"
- Lexytron's Custom Made Spotify Playlists
Stay Up To Date With Lexytron on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Bandcamp
Episode 3: Harley Quinn & The Birds of Prey
In this week's episode, Justin has birds circling his mind as he spouts some of his random thoughts on the brand new Warner Bros' DC Film - Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey (formerly titled Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) - and its original soundtrack alongside Daniel Pemberton's Orchestral Score.
Referenced in the Episode:
Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey - Trailer
Birds of Prey: The Album (ft. Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Normani, Halsey, etc.)
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) Movie Score by Daniel Pemberton
Justin's Letterboxd Film Ratings
Episode 2: "Gas Station Fried Chicken"
In this week's episode, Justin (That Buzzing Sound) chats about a variety of random things: like his past birthday weekend, the 2020 Firefly Music Festival lineup, his reaction to the 2020 GRAMMY Awards alongside his old own GRAMMY moments / stories from an age past, his brief thoughts on this week's past music releases (including Lil Wayne's 'Funeral'), & his longtime love for Dashboard Confessional.
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Episode 1: Chicken Noodle Soup & A 7UP
In our 1st official Podcast Episode... Justin, The Curator speaks about some of the hot buzzworthy new music drops (i.e. Selena Gomez's 'Rare', Eminem's 'Music To Be Murdered By', Hayley Mary's 'The Piss, The Perfume', etc.) that happened while he was sick. Alongside his subjective review of the Bad Boys For Life Movie & Soundtrack.
With a bonus rant/review of Sam Mendes' critically acclaimed "1917" and the other 2020 Oscar Nominations.
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/latenightsla/films/
Webpage: https://thatbuzzingsound.com/
Episode 0: An Experiment Into Light & Sound
ThatBuzzingSound.com's first Audio-Log that provides a flawed introduction to our upcoming 2020 adventures...