Nuance Music Friday: August 5, 2022

Who? Cover Art by Erika Sirola

By: Nuance Editorial Team

It’s about that time of the week again…Happy Nuance Friday! Grab your preferred listening device and find a comfortable place, because it's time to bring in the weekend with our favorite new sounds of the week. 

Erika Sirola – Who? 

Finnish singer Erika Sirola releases her debut EP Who? via Elekra Records–an elegant and unpredictable four–track showcase of Sirola’s enchanting vocal presence through layers of harmony and textured production. 

Royel Otis – Bar N Grill  

One of Australia’s most exciting new indie acts, Royel Otis, release their new EP Bar N Grill via Ourness–a six-track, sunny garage pop jam through witty lyricism that’s the perfect project for a lazy summer day, featuring standout tracks like “All In My Head.”

Naliya – “Trippin’ (with Tay Money)”

Multi-talented artist/producer and recent Interscope signee Naliya steps into the limelight on her new single “Trippin’ (with Taymoney)”–a smooth, melodic flip on the classic “Still Tippin’' beat which displays Naliya’s talents as both an R&B artist and producer. 

Omar Apollo – “Highlight”

Preparing for the release of IVORY, the deluxe edition to his critically-acclaimed debut album, Omar Apollo shares new single, "Highlight”–featuring a warm, laid-back instrumental and Apollo’s glimmering vocals that seamlessly transition between English and Spanish. 

$NOT – “Immaculate” 

Florida cloud-rap legend $NOT continues his rise from the underground following the release of “DOJA” earlier this year with the new, wavy track “Immaculate” via 300 Entertainment.