MUSIC
Interview Conducted by Will Mossa
“Nuance Magazine had a chance to sit down and talk with rising rap star and Charlotte, NC native, Jaah SLT. With his new album 9-25-20 dropping last week and viral 2019 single “Tuff” charting high on Spotify Viral Charts, Shazam Top 200, and Rolling Stone, the viral single put him on the map while his talents on the mic and creativity through visuals solidified his spot as…”
Read More“All in all, listening through Tempesst’s Must Be A Dream is like taking a bite of a masterfully spiced, perfectly cooked casserole, made with only the highest quality of ingredients--one of which is LSD. It is a psychedelic experience through and through, equipped with every aspect of an acid trip: the ups, the downs, the terrifying moments, the moments of…”
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“R&B/soul pop songstress, Raiche, has released another standout track, “Funeral,” on September 25. With her breezy vocals and refreshingly unique singing style, Raiche has proven herself to be a breath of fresh air. The young artist fuses soulful roots with modern pop to concoct a…”
Read MoreBy Micah Jacks
“A$AP Mob’s vibrant livewire, A$AP Ferg, released his mixtape Floor Seats II last Friday. The second installment of 2019’s Floor Seats, Floor Seats II delivers 28 minutes of kinetic bars giving an inside look to the self-proclaimed “Anthem Man’s” own dynamic livelihood. Making history, this project features…”
Read More“Nashville based alt-rock group, Betcha, just released their newest single, “Deja Vu,” in anticipation of their upcoming sophomore EP, Feels Like We’ve Been Here Before, due to be released October 16. The Atlantic Records signees added the pop anthem to their “Closer to the Sun” (listen below) collection of singles that have been released…”
Read MoreBy Kennedy Cook
“Tik-Tok sensation turned Atlantic labeled artist, Jeven Reliford, released his new single “Butterflies” on all streaming platforms this past Friday. Georgia-born singer, songwriter, and performer combines pop, hip-hop & a twinge of R&B fusion to contour his unique sound…”
Read More“On Monday, Spooks released the visual from his first single, “Zesty,” off of his upcoming album, Citrus. Produced by Mystic & Manada and engineered by Sauce Sinatra, the song has a laid back, mellow feel that allows Spooks’ flowing melodies ease you out of Summer. The song itself addresses…”
Read MoreInterview Conducted by Micah Jacks
“The Songwriters’ Forum, a student organization at USC, published their first album Volume I just months after the club was founded. The Nuance team was able to speak with co-President, JaJa Tong, about starting the coalition and completing a group album despite working together from afar. JaJa now has released her debut single, “Listen” with her twin sister JoJo under the name Goldlove….”
Read MoreBy Audrey Smoak
“New Zealand native Harper Finn puts his music to the ultimate test at the age of 22 by bridging the gap between music and youth culture. Through melodic waves of personal and unique lyrics, all of Harper Finn’s musical endeavors can relate to the Gen Z public….”
Read MoreBy Will Mossa
“Heavily blues influenced alternative singer Wiley From Atlanta comes out with his first release of 2020 titled “Sex.MP3 (demo 003).” His distinct raspy voice paired with a lethargic pace and vibey guitar riff crafts a nostalgic type of love song…”
Read More“In the wake of losing two family members to addiction over the past year, Amy Allen shared a heartfelt single titled “Heaven” that illustrates the trauma, stress, and pain that comes with drug use. As she demonstrates in this song, the suffering of a drug user is only multiplied in the heartbreak of those closest to them…”
Read More“Deza’s new single “Pout” is a jovial acceptance of everyone’s 2020 mood, singing infectiously on the hook: “I don’t wanna dance right now / I just wanna pout.” The track gleams with summer-pop energy: playful synth plucks and keys spiraling around a hip-shaking bassline as Deza flips the concept…”
Read More“Nashville based rapper Lil Coughdrop released a new single with a music video titled “Build a Boy” today, featuring Stacey Kelleher. This marks only her second release to date, following her debut single, “Cough Drop,” in June of this year….”
Read MoreBy Olivia Glod
“Building anticipation for his upcoming album, Briston Maroney displays growth in single “Deep Sea Diver” as he diverges from his usual sound and into a genre-breaking track…”
Read MoreIntroduction by Hunter Craighill
“Today, NYC-based synth trio, Couch Prints, released a new single with a music video titled “Faces.” This follows their releases of singles “Tell U” and “Of Drawing,” and precedes their upcoming EP Tell U that is slated to drop on October 30. The young group is not afraid to…”
Read More“The artist’s west coast style can come off as almost folky with its local sound, and just three months after the release of Sparacio’s groovy track, its matching sharp and colorful video surfaces. Chantel Erin with Radiant Visuals paints a sunrise and silhouettes to dial the focus to…”
Read MoreBy Olivia Glod
“Gillian Heidi is here to mold a new generation of pop music and her latest single proves she’s ready for that challenge. Adding to the collection of up-and-coming Gen Z novelties, Heidi takes her distinguishing voice to make self-aware lyrics on “Fray” impossible to forget…”
Read MoreBy Audrey Smoak
“Back on the scene since the debut of “Love Me Low,” Michigan native, Ai Bendr, shares her latest track, “Runaway”. This drum led single is pulled by a ukulele, carrying Ai’s empowering vocals from start to finish. This 17 year old stops at nothing to…”
Read MoreBy Will Mossa
“With an album on the way, Healy-- with a little help from Public Library Commute-- has blessed us with another sneak peak of what’s to come in the near future on a new single titled “Back in Time.” Back with another lofi guitar riff, immaculate vibes, soothing vocals with lyrics that put you in a different world, this collaboration born out of creativity sparks…”
Read MoreBy Hunter Craighill and Griffin Leach
“The brothers Noah and Dylan Chenfeld of New York City have both grown their discography this month with Rebounder’s September 3rd release of the single and music video “Night Sports,” and Noah Chenfeld’s release of the single “Orioles” earlier today….”
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