Nuance Music Friday: April 25, 2025

Written by: Nuance Editorial Team

Happy Nuance Friday! We’ve got six fresh releases to soundtrack your weekend—spanning sultry R&B, indie gems, dancefloor heat, and a few surprises in between. Whether you’re unwinding, turning up, or just looking for something new, there’s a little something here to vibe with. Let’s get into it.

Blaq Tuxedo – Should’ve Seen This Coming

Grammy-wining R&B duo, Blaq Tuxedo, release highly-anticipated new project Should’ve Seen This Coming. After making a name for themselves as gifted songwriters and producers, the Sacramento-raised, LA-based pair, consisting of brothers Darius and Dominique Logan, step into the spotlight with this 10-track display of soulful melodies and innovative production that pushes the boundaries between R&B, drill, and hip-hop/ 

Haute & Freddie — “Shy Girl”

LA-based alt-pop duo Haute & Freddie celebrate the liberties of introversion on new single, “Shy Girl.” 

Mandolin – “Mad”

Texas-born producer and vocalist Mandolin shares spacey new track, “Mad.” 

Sunflower Bean – Mortal Primetime

Brooklyn rock band Sunflower Bean release transformative new self-produced album Mortal Primetime

XIE – Kick Drum Heart (EP)

LA-based Chinese-American female singer/producer/DJ XIE drops energetic new EP Kick Drum Heart

jite – “omw!”

LA newcomer jite drops stunning new alt R&B single “omw!


Blaq Tuxedo | Photo Credit: Rolex