“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…”
“Nashville streetwear brand Hutson drops their debut collection this Saturday, featuring a curated line that emphasizes uniqueness and their motto of limitless expression. Conceived in early 2023 by owner Cole Potter, the brand aims to inspire people to embrace their authentic selves and harness individuality through distinct designs that feel personal, not mass-produced…”
“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…”
“Flint’s Prophet Rio Da Yung OG returns with The F Tape EP, reintroducing the Michigan rapper’s relentless flow, hilarious punchlines, and unique perspective to a rap game heavily influenced by his gritty storytelling and chorus-allergic song structures…”
“As we come to the end of Black History Month, we thought it would be prudent to remember Highlander Folk School and its role in the Civil Rights Movement and the fight against segregation. Founded in 1932 in the rural Tennessee town of Tracy City…”
“Curated by longtime friend of Nuance Mia Scarpa and hosted by Los Angeles art gallery Spy Projects, “Mirror Show” synthesizes the work and vision of 29 artists into one dynamic space that combines the comfort of personal craftsmanship with the artistic precision found in the classic gallery space…”
“Tony Williams plans to provide a new space for Nashville, starting the vol. 1 project to host events that celebrates musical exploration and provide a space for personal connection by celebrating one subgenre at a time. Creator and curator Tony Williams sat down with Nuance for a virtual interview to talk about his inspiration for vol. 1, his goals for “4r tha homies,” and the mission for the project going forward…”
“Hosted at the cë gallery in Nashville, a venue that combines the expanse of a warehouse with the subtlety of a secret speakeasy, Morton curated a space that would centralize The Sacral Chakra and create a safe, open environment to explore the empowering, creative, and collaborative aspects of eroticism and sexuality…”
“Zahir is a creative force to be reckoned with. The newly minted 20-year-old has been stacking up creative pursuits–from music to modeling; fashion design to international chess competition; creative directing and styling to directing films…”
Written by David Williams: “One of the most underrated festivals of the summer has to be Pitchfork Music Festival. The indie-centric 3-day affair does a terrific job of having a blend of diverse artists crossing multiple genres…”
“Despite certain setbacks in programming and production, Afro Nation successfully accomplished its goals of giving fans an unforgettable experience. It is a special celebration of music and culture in a location that creates the perfect atmosphere…”
“Billy Corgan seems to have another hit on his hands of the food variety with people leaving the booth smiling and satisfied after trying what Madame Zuzu’s has to offer at Vegandale…
“While the expertly researched history is enlightening and fascinating, what makes Labatut’s book an unforgettable and powerful read is his careful employment of fiction to unravel and express the deep, haunting and universal mystery which lies just beyond the borders of a scientific equation and nonfiction…”
“Welcome back to another Nuance Music Friday, folks! We are going to keep this one short and sweet for y’all, we all have better things to do on a Friday afternoon than read a boring old write up. So without further adieu, here are our releases of note for the weekend…”
“...While the bright colors, festive content and glamorous features catch the eye immediately, it’s Lupton Reinhard’s masterful technique which keeps the viewer lingering in each work’s presence, eventually feeling the aching melancholy which, like the veils and leaves, shields itself within the technical virtuosity of each piece…”
“Alright folks, here you have it. Here is our comprehensive list of the ten best young photographers based out of Tennessee in no particular order. Some of these photographers have worked with the likes of Isaiah Rashad, Kasey Musgraves, Dreamer Boy, and…”
“Hello World, the inaugural gallery show from Pietro Alexander and Sasha Filimonov’s Spy Projects, celebrates this time of renewal and transition with an impressive exhibition of talent, technique, and purpose from a group of exciting young artists…” by Oliver Heffron
“Fire in Little Africa commemorates the Tulsa Massacre’s Centennial through a hip-hop album that reclaims the event’s memory and celebrates the perseverance of Black Wall Street’s descendants…”
By Justice Slone ”Yes, we’re having tortillas for breakfast and lunch, get over it! Trust me though, this one is worth it, and you’re gonna impress the shit out of your friends….”
“I used to collect stuff just like magazines, postcards, even like stamps, and I would stick them everywhere and it just got to the point, like being really Nike focused and working in the shoe shop as well I was just like oh I’m just going to make an Instagram, just like a finsta, like one that no one follows. […] And then it started to randomly brew and all these celebrities started following me and I was like ‘what the fuck’… ”
