Hyperpop

Editor's Choice: Best Pop Projects of 2022

December 31, 2022 in Music, News

By Oliver Heffron

“Here are 10 albums that are pushing the Pop genre forward and into the rest of the 20s…”

Daine Delivers a Hyper Pop Punk Anthem on new single “Stay Close”

October 06, 2022 in Music, Music Video, News

By Oliver Heffron

“Stay Close” mixes one part Avril Lavigne and one part 100 Gecs to form maybe her most infectious single yet. Daine’s hypnotic, angst-ridden inflection rides over sizzling buzzsaw synths and a banging, 808-centric beat…”

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Nov 18, 2024

Interview: Trevor Spitta

Nov 18, 2024

By Oliver Heffron

“Fresh off a mini tour run for the album with stops in NYC, Chicago, and LA, Trevor Spitta sat down with NUANCE to discuss his musical background, creating the Sunset Moshpit sound and capturing cinematic visuals…”

Nov 18, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: November 8, 2024

Nov 8, 2024

Written by Nuance Editorial Team

“Happy Nuance Friday! Yes, this week is ending, and that’s something to celebrate. Nothing helps you help you kick back and take your mind off things more than a good song, and this week, we’ve found some excellent new releases from artists worth keeping an eye on. Enjoy!…”

Nov 8, 2024

Oct 18, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: October 18, 2024

Oct 18, 2024

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…”

Oct 18, 2024

Oct 4, 2024

Interview: ASTN

Oct 4, 2024

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…”

Oct 4, 2024

Sep 27, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: September 27, 2024

Sep 27, 2024

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!..."

Sep 27, 2024

Sep 13, 2024

Interview: Brooks Hudgins of private browsing

Sep 13, 2024

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…”

Sep 13, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: September 6, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

Written by: Nuance Editorial Team

"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!"

Sep 6, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: August 9, 2024

Aug 9, 2024

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…”

Aug 9, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

Review: Charm by Clairo

Jul 18, 2024

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…”

Jul 18, 2024

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