“The World Is…” is off of Matthew Ryan’s recent album, Dear Lover. The indie artist is currently on a U.S tour. Check out the schedule for the tour here.

TheBuzz caught up with indie artist Jay Nash for our new weekly interview feature, TheBuzz-By. Learn more about indie artists with our short list of random questions.

Nash tells us he is currently taking a break from touring and finishing up some collaborative projects with artists such as Caitlin Crosby, Garrison Starr, and Mozella amongst others. Once these projects are complete and after SXSW 2010, he plans to start on a new record. Get to know Nash as he answers our questions…

KH: What song is stuck in your head right now?

JN: “Wish Your Heart Farewell” by Kenneth Pattengale.

KH: What is the best part of being on the road?

Scott Hardkiss releases an EP, Come On, Come On (Part II), which features all new remixes that take the unique track into completely different sonic territories. Dean & Britta, Joaquin “Joe” Claussell, and DJ Phunkae each put their own spin on Scott Hardkiss’ original song “Come On, Come On” off his album Technicolor Dreamer.

In their gorgeous downtempo remix, NYC indie darlings Dean & Britta (formerly of Luna) reimagine the song into a psychedelic rock meets intimate electronic chill-out ballad with beats, keys, and dreamy vocals by Britta Phillips and tripped-out space guitars by Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500).

Scott Hardkiss delivers his own signature uplifting club mix in both vocal & dub versions that effortlessly shifts between breaks and 4/4 beats in an anthemic tribute to all the old school Hardkiss-heads.

Connie Lansberg is a singer/songwriter who performs original Pop-Jazz and Smooth Jazz on her latest release, High Expectations.

She is a vocal interpreter of the wonderful stories told by the American Song Book and beyond.

The indie artist uses her voice in such a way as to reveal and tease out even the most subtle of nuances that define these beautiful songs.

Reminiscent of Blossom Dearie and June Christy, but with the modern edge of Sade and Sting, Connie Lansberg creates light and shade and sings with an unselfconscious joy that is truly infectious and enfolds the listener within the melody so that each performance is a shared experience that leaves no one out.

Riding a wave of emotions and angst following yet another successful and hard fought cross-country summer tour, indie artist and self-made rock star Matthew Pop has bottled up his most aggressive collection of songs yet – on his fourth album entitled, Reinventing The Cosmos; set to drop March 2nd.

“This album gets right to the point” said Pop.

In many ways a commentary on the ups and downs that plague anyone following a dream.

“This album is a touch darker,” Pop commented. “I honestly don’t know how I have been getting up every time I’ve been knocked down over the past 12 years.”

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“You have the option to look at your life and see the good,” says Sara Haze, explaining the title to her new album My Personal Sky. The line comes from her song “Beautiful Day” in which she states she’s “already been through the rain” and now there’s “not a cloud” in her “personal sky.” While that’s where she may have ended up, this sun-bleached blonde Southern California girl explores the whole journey through her music.

Releasing her first major album at the age of 19 has been a long time coming for this songstress; writing fan favorites like “Lovely” and “My Own Hands To Hold” years earlier. Wise beyond her age, Haze writes about growing up in the modern teenage world in a way that connects.

“When one of my songs touches someone it means the world to me,” exclaimed Haze who’s had over 30 songs placed in films and television shows.

Indie artist, Gilloni Green a.k.a. Coogi Dollas, has recently taken his act to the next level with his latest mixtape, One Last Try. Signed to Certified Music Group, the young rapper is focused on his goal.

Coogi Dollas began rapping at the age of 14, but not taking it very seriously inspired by his cousin. Not labeling himself as a rapper, he saw himself moving more towards sports.

As time passed Coogi Dollas became more familiar with the pen and pad and soon figured out that the music he was making was catching a lot of attention from his listeners.

Releases Dear Lover at Indie Music Stores

The indie artist talks about his latest release Dear Lover, the music industry and performs the title track. Ryan has released his album at a indie music store near you. Check out the list of stores here.

Singer and dynamite performer, Emii, will release her first single titled “Magic” via iTunes on April 6th by Slippery Eel Records. Emii just finished recording her first full-length album with producer Adrian Gurvitz, which offers plenty of firepower. Emii is a firecracker that is bursting into the music scene with serious fervor and she’s ready to show you what she’s got.

Her newly recorded album shows off her powerhouse vocals and her ability to get the whole world dancing. “Magic” is a fun, sexy song that begs the timeless question: Is he the right one for me? Where tracks like “My Zombie Boyfriend” unleash Emii’s angst over falling for the wrong guy. “Stiletto” is a dance track that cranks an undeniable beat about 7” designer heels that boys cannot resist. “I loved writing these songs because of the challenge of translating what I was feeling into the melodies and lyrics” says Emii.

Born in Melbourne in 1969, Lisa discovered her passion for music at an early age. Encouraged by her musical family, she began piano lessons at the age of six. At the age of eight she gave her first solo performance to an audience of 400 people – for an eight year old, this was a very important experience. From here on Lisa knew that her life would be music!

Today, wherever she performs, she dazzles her audience. Although only 164cm tall, Lisa has a big voice which covers 3 Octaves. Additionally she is a trained pianist, actress and dancer. Following her comprehensive training at the “Australian College of Entertainers”, Lisa worked in Television, Film and Theatre. To name a few examples, she performed in the musical “Cinderella”, was a member of the well known “Swing Sisters Trio”, was a regular guest on the Television show “Good Morning Australia” and was also active as a singer/pianist in the renowned hotels of Melbourne. In 1994 Lisa travelled extensively on cruise ships presenting her own solo show. In 1995 she released her first CD with the Title “Don’t Let Go” featuring a number of her own compositions.

Osaru is a multi-talented musician, composer and vocalist who lives and works in the heart of the Piedmont Triad in North Carolina, USA. He also works full time as a Physician.

His debut CD, ‘home’ released in September 2008 was a work of art. It took you on a journey through his early adult years to the present day. It celebrated life, love and long term commitment. He used powerful vocals filled with soulful melodies to complement punchy bass lines, hip hop chants, jazzy undertones and ‘head bobbing’ percussive rhythms. The result was his amazing musical story.

Home with the keys is a follow up to Osaru’s debut album. It is smooth jazz at its best. From silky soprano phrases in “last night” to funky tenor sax lines in ‘let’s begin’, he manages to express the story behind each song using his keyboards, a breath controller and his wind controller. His background training as a physician is many a time evident in the meticulous craftsmanship of his songs and bedside manner in which he delivers his message.

Jon Coyle – Friends in a Circle [mp3] [ogg]

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