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Review: Charm by Clairo

Review: Charm by Clairo

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…”

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Nuance Music Friday: May 31, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: 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!…”

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Nuance Music Friday: September 9/22

Nuance Music Friday: September 9/22

by Nuance Editorial Team

“Happy Nuance Music Friday! We hope the change of seasons has been treating you well. To celebrate this wonderful 10980th day of September here on the internet, we humbly offer you our favorite recent releases from some local stars and talented voices from across the globe…”

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Arlie’s triumphant sophomore project BREAK THE CURSE

Arlie’s triumphant sophomore project BREAK THE CURSE

By Oliver Heffron

“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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Zahir Showcases a Homegrown Roster of DC Talent on From a Potter’s Hand Compilation Album

Zahir Showcases a Homegrown Roster of DC Talent on From a Potter’s Hand Compilation Album

By David Williams

“From a Potter’s Hands is a compilation album brought to us by Zahir, enlisting the help of his lifelong friends to deliver a soulful collection of DC music touching on family, embracing the creativity inside, and showing determination in trying to achieve goals…”

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