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Editor's Choice: Best Produced Hip-Hop Projects of 2022

December 31, 2022 in Music, News

By Oliver Heffron

“Here are ten hip-hop albums from 2022 with incredible, world-building production…”

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Jun 28, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: June 28, 2024

Jun 28, 2024

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…”

Jun 28, 2024

May 31, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

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!…”

May 31, 2024

May 27, 2024

Live from the First Annual Gazebo Festival in Louisville, KY

May 27, 2024

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…”

May 27, 2024

May 16, 2024

Review: Almighty So 2 by Chief Keef

May 16, 2024

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.”

May 16, 2024

May 10, 2024

Interview: Brainstory

May 10, 2024

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…”

May 10, 2024

May 3, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024

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…”

May 3, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

PinkPantheress Live in Music City

Apr 22, 2024

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..."

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: April 19, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

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…”

Apr 19, 2024

Apr 5, 2024

Interview: Blusher

Apr 5, 2024

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…”

Apr 5, 2024

Mar 27, 2024

Album Review: WE DON’T TRUST YOU by Future & Metro Boomin

Mar 27, 2024

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…”

Mar 27, 2024