Music
by Nuance Editorial Team
Happy Nuance Friday! With the clocks winding back and the temperature dropping, it’s about time to break out the sweaters and enjoy the fall while it lasts, and what better way to help with that than some great new music? Here are some compelling new projects releasing today.
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“Drake enlists the help of Savage to carry him in spurts helping him with the workload and filling in the cracks with a cement full of charismatic punchlines. But it’s time to come to the conclusion that Drake is past his prime and is nowhere close to the artist he was years ago…”
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“Indie rock band Surf Curse are riding their distinct indie-rock wave to a worldwide break. With a name inspired by a hippie uncle’s astral projection into hallucinatory hell and ultimate exorcism into devout catholicism, the band carves between the strange and familiar, filling tracks with head-banging, garage party riffs, and psychedelic introspection…”
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“The lasting legacy of In My Lifetime Vol. 1 should be that body of work for Jay, laying the blueprint for ascending to the hip-hop crown and never letting go…”
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“In light of watered-down production and clunky lyrics at times, Taylor for most of the album delivers on what will be one of the most popular albums of the year. ..”
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“Joe P sat down with Nuance via Phone to share the inspiration for short film “If We Run,” the production process for French Blonde, and his upbringing in New Jersey…”
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“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…”
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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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“What Kind of Blue Are You?, released today via Bar/None Records, paints a saturated, sentimental, and beautiful world of bittersweet, snow-covered melancholy through its tactile feel and dynamic songwriting. Winter, aka Samira Winter, sat down with Nuance via zoom to talk about her new album, her analog recording process, and her kind of a blue:”
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by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! It’s that special time of year when the fake cobwebs start coming up, and costume stores go on an absolute run. While we may not be able to help you with that, we sure can help you dress up your playlists with some new tunes perfect for the fall…”
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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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“On Incrementum, Tre’ Amani slows the pace, relaxes the vibes, and gently guides the listener on a smooth exploration of glistening orchestral samples, wavy guitar licks and boom-bap percussion for a luxurious 20 minutes…”
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“Happy Nuance Friday! It’s officially spooky season, and there are spirits everywhere, so it’s understandable if some freshly fallen tunes are stacked up on the porch. No need to worry. Our editorial team has combed through today’s releases to share some of our favorites, so light the sage and jam out with those spirits with new music with an interview to pair…”
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“Exploring new aspects of their sound while retaining their core, Magic Hour see original members Nick Rattigan and Jacob Rubeck introduce new members Noah Kohll and Henry Dillon to the band with their most polished project to date, delivering a stimulating experience from the blistering opener ‘Arrow’ to the intimate, slow progression of closer ‘Randall Flagg…’”
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“Ultraflex lightens the dancefloor to a dreamy cloud with their uniquely woven quilt of recognizable and esoteric references. Special-K and Farao of Ultraflex hopped on a virtual interview with Nuance from over 5,000 miles away to discuss their new album, Infinite Wellness, their influences, production process, and more…”
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“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…”
Read MoreWritten by David Williams: “$oul $old $eparately is a supreme showcase of Gibbs talent and skill that exemplifies him as one of the best in hip-hop today…”
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“Entergalactic is Cudi’s most ambitious piece of work,creating a dazzling visual spectacle for Netflix with an R&B soundtrack that is his most content work to date…”
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“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope Autumn is greeting you well and your playlists are keeping up with the seasons. If you find that those Summer jams are getting a bit stale, no need to fret because we got a slew of impressive new releases to sink your teeth into—with your ears—or your eyes, sometimes. Also, someone tell Billy Joe to get out of bed…”
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“90s alternative rock legends The Smashing Pumpkins have returned with “Beguiled,” the first single off their upcoming 11th studio album ATUM (pronounced Autumn). The song is armed with heavy guitar riffs similar to metal bands Judas Priest or Black Sabbath. It sonically creates a complete turnaround from their last effort, the 80s synth pop-inspired CYR. In trademark Billy Corgan fashion, he delivers ominously cryptic lyrics open for wild interpretation “So swallow hard the serpents/Of many tags and faces hid in masks…”
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