Nashville
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"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..."
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“Happy Nuance Friday and Happy Friday the 13th! We hope you’re enjoying this spooky season and celebrating with a flight on the ole broomstick or a ouija board night with the homies. In case you needed some new music for the exorcism or the costume party, we’ve picked some our favorite new tunes from this week’s musical harvest…”
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“While their carefree personality could fool you, Nashville-based singer/songwriter corook is a seriously talented musician. The nonbinary indie artist has risen quickly in the local scene with their style of delicate, whimsical melodies and quick-witted lyrics. Their most recent two-part project, serious person, sees corook present contrasting shades of thoughtful contemplation and intuitive expression in a charming journey of self-discovery…”
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“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…”
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“King Lazy Eye displays his striking raw talent on Nuance’s latest N-The-Sticks live performance, taking the trip to Plateau Production Studio in Sewanee to perform tracks “Slow Burn,”“Pretty Okay,” and “Loaded Guns.” Armed with a guitar and a mic, the singer/songwriter stabs the listener straight in the heart with his unfiltered melancholy, filling intimate space with his soul-scraping delivery and bittersweet melodies…”
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“Nashville-based pop artist Knox shares vibrant debut EP How to Lose a Girl in 7 Songs and announces signing with Atlantic Records. The project earns its title by painting seven different shades of vulnerability and romantic self-sabotage with clever songwriting and satisfyingly crisp melodies…”
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“Former Nuance Cover Artist Arlie releases new single “findaway.” The first new track since their debut BREAK THE CURSE sees the Nashville psych-pop/rock act and brainchild of singer/songwriter Nathaniel Banks explore more melodic indie-pop leanings with catchy guitar licks and dreamy vocals…”
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“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…”
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"Steve Lacy’s Give You The World Tour has quickly become a must-see. At a recent stop in Nashville, which had to be moved from the Eastside Bowl to Marathon Music Works to increase capacity, Lacy and his extravagant band gave a spectacular performance, giving back the energy his fans have shown for his recent Gemini release. .."
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“Nashville popstar Gayle offers honest, hilarious, and heartfelt songwriting on a study of the human experience volume two, delivering uncensored, engaging storytelling and stunning melodies across her second major label release…”
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“Former Nuance Cover Artist and budding Nashville popstar GAYLE drops the latest single off her upcoming a study of the human experience volume two, “fmk (with blackbear),” which expresses romantic frustration through a clever allusion to the “fuck, marry, kill,” game, except all three desires are felt towards the same person at once, with a melody that begs the listener to sing along…”
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“Directed by longtime collaborator Gabe Drechsler, the trippy music video features frontman Nathaniel Banks within a VHS, color-block world performing in a series of vibrant costumes, including a mad scientist and caped superhero, in a fuzzy, nostalgic, and subtly unsettling video…”
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“Happy Nuance Friday! We’re onto September, that special month that Billie Joe Armstrong always slept through. When the school buses start to roll out, and it feels like possibility is in the air. This week, we got some thoughtful gems, surprising collabs, and groovy rhythms to help start the month and soak up some of that hopeful energy…"
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“Happy NMF, Nuance Fam! It's Friday and, like always, we've got an excellent selection of new music to hear. But first, we've got some good news! Nuance's new Zine Issue 2 featuring Arlie is available for pre-sale here, featuring interviews with Arlie, Tre' Amani, Zahir, and Convict Julie. Now, for this week's selections, we've got a surefire heartbreak along with just the vibes to heal it, so let yourself go and feel something today with some excellent artists sharing their music…”
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“Nashville indie-pop act Arlie’s long-awaited debut album BREAK THE CURSE is an exuberant synthesis of their lo-fi roots and mainstream potential, with saturated guitar riffs, groundbreaking production, and catchy yet compelling songwriting which centralizes a struggle against mental limitations…”
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“At a sold-out Brooklyn Bowl In Nashville, BLXST performed for an audience that sang back every word. Since featuring in Nuance’s Fall 2020 Issue, the LA crooner/producer has soared into the musical stratosphere, becoming the undisputed new R&B voice for the rising generation of West Coast Hip-Hop while gaining a loyal national following and stacking up accolades…”
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“Nashville indie-rock trio Goldpark drop fuzzy summer jam “I Guess It’s Never Enough” off upcoming sophomore EP, showcasing the band’s proclivity for producing catchy-yet-layered indie-rock anthems reminiscent of groups like The Arctic Monkeys or Kings of Leon…”
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“Briston Maroney announces his very own music festival with an accompanying new single, “Paradise.” The Paradise Music Festival will run from 11/3-11/4 at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville and feature Indigo DeSouza, The Greeting Committee, Sunflower Bean, Annie DiRusso, Cece Coakley, and Canvasback labelmates MICHELLE–with himself Maroney headlining…”
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“Nashville-based songwriter/singer Dreamer Boy released his reflective new single “HUES,” describing the lingering, nostalgic emotions after a breakup.”
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“Singer-songwriter Eloise Alterman crafts a moving melancholy of heartbreak on her new EP, Sad Bird. Her music incorporates aspects of the country, folk, and pop with personal lyricism, crafting vulnerable, touching songs from a unique perspective unraveled through an intimate specificity…”
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