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BUZZMUSIC Magazine Issue 06 // The Best Independent Sounds of Summer 26'


APRIL SPOTLIGHT: THE MAINE
For nearly two decades, The Maine have built a career the slow, intentional way, no gimmicks, no chasing algorithms, just consistency, connection, and a fanbase that actually shows up.
THE LATEST.


ZOHA Finds Freedom in Stillness on “Floating Seaweed”
Goa-based guitarist, producer, and DJ ZOHA steps into a beautifully immersive lane of electronic music with her latest instrumental release, “Floating Seaweed,” a self-produced track that feels less like a song demanding attention and more like an invitation to disappear into its atmosphere.


IVY FLINDT Finds Beauty in Emotional Forecasts With New Single "I Like The Weather"
IVY FLINDT continues to refine its dreamy art-house pop sound with the release of "I Like The Weather." The Hamburg, Germany duo, made up of vocalist Cate Martin and multi-instrumentalist Micha Holland, has built a reputation for pairing cinematic production with deeply introspective songwriting. Their latest chapter expands on that foundation, offering a song that disguises emotional turbulence beneath a deceptively gentle title. Rather than reflecting on changing seasons,


The Star Prairie Project Brings Stories to Life on New Album Shadows On The Wall
The Star Prairie Project returns with Shadows On The Wall, a new album bringing Nolen R. Chew Jr.’s songwriting to life through an international cast of musicians and collaborators.


Obumneme Moves With Purpose on Soulful New Single “YOYO”
Nigerian-American artist Obumneme is moving into a new chapter with “YOYO,” a soulful hip-hop release centered on self-awareness, independence, and becoming comfortable with the reality of who you are.


15 Industry Myths Independent Artists Should Stop Believing
Building a sustainable career independently requires understanding which strategies actually serve your music, audience, finances, and long-term goals rather than blindly following somebody else's career blueprint.


Cydni Brionne Confronts Anxiety and Finds Hope on Powerful New Single “bye bye!”
Faith-based indie artist Cydni Brionne brings vulnerability to the forefront on her new single, “bye bye!,” a soul-blues release that confronts the exhausting reality of anxiety while searching for hope beyond the noise.


A!MS and Dappy Turn Legacy Into a Statement on “Don’t Die”
British-Cypriot artist A!MS is pushing his self-created “Global Street” sound into its next chapter with “Don’t Die,” a collaboration with Dappy that serves as the emotional centerpiece of his forthcoming Peak Season – Deluxe.


Wolves of Glendale Take Comedy Rock Somewhere Wilder on LP 'Go to the Woods'
Ahead of the August 28 release of Go to the Woods, we caught up with the trio to talk about building the new record, finding the line between a great joke and a great song, working with Spiker, and why comedy rock might deserve a little more respect.
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