MUSIC
by Nuance Editorial Team
“ASTN’s velvety, sleek R&B sound draws listeners in without demanding attention. Fusing R&B vocals with trap production, his approach is a refined balance of smooth melodies, sharp production, and engaging songwriting. What A Night To Be In Love, marks a point in the young artist’s evolution with its deft exploration of love, human connection, and self-reflection. Sitting down with NUANCE, ASTN discussed his journey, the creative process behind the new EP, and the personal experiences that shaped its sound…”
by Nuance Editorial Team
"Happy Nuance Friday It’s nearing the end of September so we thought it’d be a good time to wake up, smell the pumpkin spice lattes, and share some of our favorite new songs and projects. Enjoy!..."
By Nuance Editorial Team
“In the world of music, where the release cycle is as predictable as the changing seasons, singer/multi-instrumentalist Brooks Hudgins stands out as a bold exception. Through his band, private browsing, Brooks has unleashed an astonishing six albums in just six weeks, abandoning the traditional timeline for singles, EPs, or album releases for kinetic artistic consistency…”
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"Happy Nuance Friday! We hope your September is off to a splendid start and the summer has treated you well. If you need new tunes as the seasons shift, look no further; this week’s selection will hold you down–featuring soulful R&B, introspective indie-rock, and dynamic pop songwriting. Enjoy!"
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope summer’s been serving you well. While there’s been no shortage of big moments and trends in music recently, we thought today might be a good time to share some of our favorite new projects from lesser-known talents in case your rotation could use some new shades…”
By Oliver Heffron
“For her third and first self-released album, Charm, Clairo enlists producer Leon Michels to breathe 70s-tinged elements of jazz and psychedelic soul into her soft-rock core. The results are sweetly saturated and subtly groovy depictions of momentary bliss like daydreams blowing by with the summer wind. Clairo’s intimate, sweetly saturated vocals lead the listener on sentimental strolls through fleeting fantasies wrapped in analog-tape imperfection…”
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Friday and Happy Pride Month, Nuance Fam! Hope you are all staying cool during this sweltering summer. We just wanted to stop by before June ends to share some great new songs from some old friends and exciting new faces…”
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope your Mays were magnificent and wish you a jovial June. We are happy to share that today has been a busy one for many of your favorite emerging agents. We have plenty of beautiful new sounds to share with you, from teenage multi-instrumentalists forging new genres to the timeless power of a talented, passionate voice. Enjoy!…”
Photos by: Devin Wilson & Will Shaw
“This past weekend, Jack Harlow brought the center of current music culture to his hometown of Louisville, KY, with the first annual GAZEBO FESTIVAL–a two-day music festival on the picturesque Waterfront Park. Working with local music institution Production Simple, the Louisville star was able to draw some of the industry’s hottest names down to Derby City and start a new tradition focused on uplifting the local community–with a portion of every ticket sold benefitting local community organizations through the Jack Harlow Foundation…”
by Oliver Heffron
"“Twelve years after bursting onto the center stage of hip-hop at the age of sixteen, Southside Chicago’s prodigal son ascends to the sound he was born to create with his magnum opus: Almighty So 2.”
by Oliver Heffron
“Brainstory’s unique brand of psychedelic, jazzy soul paints a picture of a sunny afternoon where time pleasantly undulates with the cool breeze through the yard. This LA-based trio creates music that’s easy on the ears yet rewarding to the mind…The members of Brainstory caught up with NUANCE to discuss the band’s organic origin, producing their new album, and their current tour…”
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope you’ve had a euphoric start to the month, maybe taking in the warmer weather in a Sunseeker by the marina. While a particular mainstream feud may be taking up most of your timeline, we just wanted to drop in and share some great new releases from some of our favorite rising artists…”
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..."
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…”
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“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 Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! It’s that special, spooky time of year again, and we hope you’ve had an excellent October thus far. In case you’re too busy figuring out what to wear at the first costume party to find some new music, here are some of our favorite new releases…”