MUSIC
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope your Springs have been saturated with sunny weather and good times. With a certain major artist dropping an album today, we thought it’d be a good time to shine a spotlight on some captivating new releases from our favorite rising stars today…”
By Oliver Heffron
“Fluidly switching instruments in their sessions, Blusher’s music retains the spontaneity of a slumber party recording session while presenting the DIY artists’ talents through innovative electronic production, infectious melodies, and lyrics that refuse to conform to expectations. All three members lead in this metaphorical teen rom-com of a band, creating a diverse yet cohesive sound that distills 2000s club nostalgia into dance anthems ready for 2033…Catching up with Nuance on a tour break, Blusher’s members–Jade, Lauren, and Miranda–discuss the band’s musical origins, unique studio approach, and impressive live performances…”
By Oliver Heffron
“On the duo’s first collab project, which plays on Future’s notorious producer tag for Metro Boomin, the veteran MC and trendsetting producer delivers a nearly flawless collection of cinematic trap portraits and auto-tune-drenched lamentations with WE DON’T TRUST YOU—a potent, carefully constructed exhibition of their patented sound’s visceral power and bittersweet melodic appeal…”
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! As spring blooms, our anticipation for fresh tunes escalates. Dive into the latest releases with us and feel the rhythm of the season. From indie gems to long-awaited releases, discover your new favorites and let the music carry you through the weekend…”
By Oliver Heffron
“Only a few releases in, it’s already clear UK R&B singer Nellie Charles has a rare combination of a spectacular voice and an affecting way with words. Combining an assertive, charismatic lyrical voice with a velvety smooth instrumental on her debut single “BO$$,” Charles infuses the core of classic 70s soul with the complications of the modern age, taking the listener through tribulating romances and breakthroughs of self-discovery…”
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope you had a favorable February and wish you a marvelous March. While spring is apparently still a few weeks away, there’s already an abundance of new artists blossoming into their careers this year that we just had to share…”
by David Williams
“Now, seemingly Idles has grown with the times. But, who do we now turn to for rambunctious soccer hooligan music Oasis?…”
By Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Friday, Nuance Fam! In celebration of the recent holiday, we’re expressing our love for our readers today by sharing some new songs that made us feel some type of way today…”
By Oliver Heffron
“BabyDrill is locked in. Since bursting onto the scene from obscurity in 2022 with “32 Freestyle,” the Atlanta MC has breathed much-needed life into the city’s rap scene with each new release. Returning less than a year after his breakout project, Babydrill proves he’s not a part of a fleeting moment but a dynamic voice with much more to say, and his new album, ScoreGod, is his best project to date…”
By Oliver Heffron
“17-year-old Liverpool singer/multi-instrumentalist re6ce (pronounced “Reese”) epitomizes contemporary pop music’s DIY, alt direction with his saturated, summery beats and catchy, emotive vocal melodies. Sitting down with NUANCE for a recent interview, re6ce shares how he got into making music when he knew it was more than a hobby and where he plans to take his sound from here…”
Written by: Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday and Happy February! 2024 is off to a blistering pace, and with one month already underway, we think it’s a good time to hit pause and press play on some of our favorite new tracks... “
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Friday, Nuance Fam! Today, we’ve got a plethora of ascending talents starting the new year with a bang on their first releases of 2024. If it’s a sign of things to come, it’s looking to be a great year for emerging artists and new sounds…”
By David Williams
“This is the most happy Cudi has ever sounded consistently over an album. He slayed his demons now all he wants is some summertime adolescent high jinks…"
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Greetings, Nuance Fam! We hope you’re doing well and staying warm. With the new year less than two weeks underway, we thought it would be a good time to share some of our favorite up-and-coming artists set to make waves in 2024. From R&B luminaries to boundary-pushing singer/songwriters to innovative MCs, these artists are breathing new life into their genres as they position themselves to take the next step in their careers this year…”
By Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy New Year! We hope 2024 is treating you well so far, and that resolutions are all still intact. One of our goals at NUANCE is to keep you in the loop of the best new artists to watch as the year unfolds and keep up with the outstanding artists we’ve gotten to know so far. So first, we wanted to look back one last time and share our Favorite New Faces from last year…”
by Nuance Editorial Team
“It’s hard to believe but that’s it, folks, 2023 is coming to a close. While we wish you a Happy New Year and send our best wishes for 2024, we thought it’d be a good time to share our 30 Favorite Albums from this past year (in no particular order) before the clock strikes midnight…”
By Oliver Heffron
“Fresco Trey took some time out of his holiday to catch up with NUANCE, where we discussed his upbringing in Memphis, developing his authentic R&B sound, and his putting together his new EP Detour…”
By David Williams
"Cartwheel by Hotline TNT is an album that brutalizes you in the best way possible with gigantic tidal waves of distorted guitars…"
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope you’ve had an outstanding Fall thus far. To help heat up the holidays, we present our favorite releases this week from intriguing new faces and established artists…”
By Oliver Heffron
“Miami indie band Deux Visages may be new to the party but they’re already making heads turn. As they prepared to perform at the III Points Festival in Miami, the members of Deux Visages caught up with NUANCE to discuss the band’s origin, finding their sound, and adjusting to their sudden success…”
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday and Happy Friday the 13th! We hope you’re enjoying this spooky season and celebrating with a flight on the ole broomstick or a ouija board night with the homies. In case you needed some new music for the exorcism or the costume party, we’ve picked some our favorite new tunes from this week’s musical harvest…”
by David Williams
“In the words of Drake For All The Dogs “contains some madness and badness…combination…”
By Oliver Heffron
“While their carefree personality could fool you, Nashville-based singer/songwriter corook is a seriously talented musician. The nonbinary indie artist has risen quickly in the local scene with their style of delicate, whimsical melodies and quick-witted lyrics. Their most recent two-part project, serious person, sees corook present contrasting shades of thoughtful contemplation and intuitive expression in a charming journey of self-discovery…”
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Music Friday! We hope the change of seasons has been treating you well. To celebrate this wonderful 10980th day of September here on the internet, we humbly offer you our favorite recent releases from some local stars and talented voices from across the globe…”
Written by Hunter Craighill
“Fivio Foreign is one of those that adapts. The 2x Grammy nominated drill rapper teamed up with SOUNDRAW, an AI music generator on his newest single “Doin Me” which dropped along with a video this past Friday….”
Written by Hunter Craighill
“Today, 2x Grammy-nominated producer, Tank God, drops an accompanying animated video to his hit song “Eyes Up” with Miggy Dela Rosa. They released the track back on July 28, but even after over a month of circulating through TikTok, the funky pop earworm still hits…”
By Tabb Carneal
“I was attending the penultimate night of “No Label Academy,” a nine-day music industry seminar at Harvard University for the up-and-comers of the hip-hop genre. This was the event’s second iteration, bolstered by a notable list of rappers and sponsorships, including IDK, Nike, Jordan, Converse and Dior…”
by Oliver Heffron
“oksurf sat down with NUANCE to discuss his first two projects, coming up in the current Atlanta rap scene, and how he built a solid foundation for the rest of his career…”
Photos by Will Shaw
"Currently on the North American leg of the Capable of Love Tour, contemporary alt-pop icon PinkPantheress performed at The Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville this past Saturday. Performing hits off her breakout debut album, Heaven knows, the UK singer/producer put on a show of her distinct, dreamy and uptempo blend of bedroom pop, drum and bass, and hip-hop for an eager Music City crowd..."