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/

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

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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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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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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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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

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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!"

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 

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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

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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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