“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…”
“Only a few releases in, it’s already clear UK R&B singer Nellie Charles has a rare combination of a spectacular voice and an affecting way with words. Combining an assertive, charismatic lyrical voice with a velvety smooth instrumental on her debut single “BO$$,” Charles infuses the core of classic 70s soul with the complications of the modern age, taking the listener through tribulating romances and breakthroughs of self-discovery…”
“Fresco Trey took some time out of his holiday to catch up with NUANCE, where we discussed his upbringing in Memphis, developing his authentic R&B sound, and his putting together his new EP Detour…”
“Multifaceted artist Malachiii is developing a buoyant sound around his versatile voice and intuitive production process. Combining aspects of R&B and hip-hop into his brand of contemporary pop, the Southern California native has been finding new ways to channel his passion for performing into each new release as he colors in a diverse, optimistic portrait…”
“Alicia Creti has a special voice. Spontaneous and vulnerable yet polished and powerful, she clasps at her listener’s heartstrings through hazy emotional testaments about heartbreak, self-reflection, and the human condition…Creti sat down with NUANCE for a virtual interview to talk about her musical origins, suddenly turning her dream into a career, and where she’s taking her sound from here…
“LA-based singer/songwriter Carlina manifests her positive intuitions on breakout single “Lucky Girl,” garnering millions of streams since its release as the anthem for the recent “Lucky Girl Syndrome” Tik-Tok trend. Lyrically embodying the trend’s concepts of positive thinking, the track musically impresses with smooth, charismatic vocals and slick, textured production…”
“Reggie Becton sat down with Nuance for a virtual interview to discuss how he fell in love with music growing up, the cinematic inspiration for his new mixtape, and where he sees the vision going from here…”
“Released today, Aqyila’s debut EP For the Better introduces the world to the Canadian artists’ contagious optimism and catchy melodies through a series of tracks that don’t shy away from change. Aqyila sat down with Nuance for a written interview to talk about growing up in Toronto, why she started making music, and how her passion suddenly became a career…”
“Rising from the depths of SoundCloud, South Carolina native Dro Kenji has found a home in the emo-trap world with his prolific library with Internet Money Records and 10K projects….”
“London-born R&B star Col3trane shares new dynamic track “Simp,” the first single off upcoming project due for release this March. The track displays an exciting sonic progression since his debut project Lush Life, with Col3trane sharing romantic lyrics with smooth vocals over a late-night dance groove featuring swooning reversed chords and valleys of reverb…”
“LA-based artist and longtime friend of Nuance Jordan Ward drops wavey new video for single “White Crocs” with Ryan Trey. Matching the track’s dreamy, extravagant atmosphere and low-key hip-shaking flow, the textured black-and-white music video sees Ward lay back in a cloud of smoke before propping up with Trey and a group of talented dancers for a full-on hip-hop dance performance…”
“Atlanta singer Jeven Reliford provides vital r&b energy on his new single “Say Dat Then” featuring Anne Marie. The track brings back 2000s r&b duet vibes over a piano and 808 instrumental. Both express their desire for a true ride-or-die with a romantic back and forth stressing the importance of meaning what you say…”
“Rising internet sensation UK pop star Yaz has released her newest single “Overgrown” to the mass public. The song serves as a victory lap for the artist about leaving a toxic relationship and finally feeling free with being by herself…”
“Convict Julie sat down with Nuance for a virtual interview, where she talked about the process of creating Exquisite Pain, her musical upbringing in Atlanta, and where her sound and artistry will go from here…”
“Since releasing her critically acclaimed debut EP, Monologues, back in May, she also performed at the 2022 BET Awards and at Pharrell’s Something In The Water Festival…”
“On July 15, the pop singer Sabrina carpenter release her new album — “email I can't send” — containing 13 tracks as 13 untold narrations, marking one of Sabrina's most honest and personal albums.”
“On Beatopia her topics are more mature at their core while also getting the sense Kristi is more confident in herself by playing with new sounds, breaking out of her own self-made box of flashback alt-rock…”
“With the coming-of-age lyrical prowess of her content combined with an amazing-sounding voice, there is little doubt in Safiyah gaining cult status in the near-distant future…”
