Nuance Music Friday: August 19, 2022

August 19, 2022 in NMF, News, Music

by Nuance Editorial Team

“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…”

Arlie’s triumphant sophomore project BREAK THE CURSE

August 17, 2022 in Music, News, Nuance Nashville

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…”

Concert Review: BLXST Sells Out the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville

August 15, 2022 in Music, News

By Oliver Heffron

“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…”

Interview: Zahir is a Creative Force To Be Reckoned With

August 15, 2022 in Culture, Style, News, Music, Interviews

By Oliver Heffron

“Zahir is a creative force to be reckoned with. The newly minted 20-year-old has been stacking up creative pursuits–from music to modeling; fashion design to international chess competition; creative directing and styling to directing films…”

Interview: Tre’ Amani is Here to Leave the Game $Hook.

August 15, 2022 in Music, Interviews, News

By Oliver Heffron

“Columbia, Maryland-native Tre' Amani is a throwback MC with a contemporary ear for beats. His new EP, $Hook, exemplifies Amai's versatile flow, lyrical craft, and effective beat selection, showcasing his ability to flow effortlessly on a variety of sounds…”

Interview: Convict Julie on her impressive debut Exquisite Pain

August 15, 2022 in Music, Interviews, Music Video, News

By Oliver Heffron

“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…”

Nuance Music Friday: August 12, 2022

August 12, 2022 in Music, NMF, News

By Oliver Heffron

“Happy Nuance Music Friday! It’s getting really hot out here, so remember to hydrate, get some shade, and maintain that refined music taste while you stay out of the sun. This week, we got some classic summer tunes and lyrical gems, so grab something cold and lock into some refreshing new music, released just today…”

Nashville indie-rock trio Goldpark drop fuzzy summer jam “I Guess It’s Never Enough” off upcoming sophomore EP

August 11, 2022 in Music, News

By Oliver Heffron

“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…”

NCOGNITA HITS THE SCREEN DURING APPEARANCE IN ISSA RAE’S NEW COMEDY SERIES RAP SH!T

August 10, 2022 in News, Music

By Wyatt Westlake

“Earlier this year, NCognita released her major label debut EP, The Playbook which included the song ‘2X Freestyle…’”

Winter Announces Upcoming Album, What Kind of Blue Are You?, With Incredibly Catchy Single “atonement (feat. Hatchie).”

August 09, 2022 in Music, News, Music Video

By Oliver Heffron

“Rising indie artist Winter announces her upcoming sophomore album, What Kind Of Blue Are You, out October 14 via Bar/None Records, with the incredibly catchy single “atonement (feat. Hatchie)...””

Nuance Music Friday: August 5, 2022

August 05, 2022 in News, NMF

By Nuance Editorial Team

“It’s about that time of the week again…Happy Nuance Friday! Grab your preferred listening device and find a comfortable place, because it's time to bring in the weekend with our favorite new sounds of the week…”

Meechy Darko of Flatbush Zombies Shares New Collab With Freddie Gibbs and A-Trak, "On GOD"

August 05, 2022 in MUSIC, Music, News

By Wyatt Westlake

“The new single is off his long-awaited solo debut album, Gothic Luxury, which is out August 26 via Loma Vista Recordings and follows previous singles ‘Get Lit or Die Tryin’ and ‘Kill Us All (K.U.A.)...’”

Safiyah Hernandez Slides Past Her Worries on Her Groovy New Single “Skateboard”

August 04, 2022 in Music, News

By Oliver Heffron

“Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Safiyah Hernandez slides past her worries on her groovy new single “Skateboard,” an ode to the simple joys that have gotten her through being a teenager during these stressful times–music, friends, and, most of all, her skateboard…”

UK Indie Rock Outfit Fur announce their upcoming EP, Oldies & Goldies, with a new single, “Her.”

August 03, 2022 in Music, News

By Oliver Heffron

“UK Indie Rock Outfit Fur announce their upcoming EP, Oldies & Goldies, with a new single, “Her,” a free-flowing, flowery track perfect for a sunny summer drive…”

Rising R&B Star Ogi Joins Mahalia On Her Upcoming Letter To Ur Ex Tour

August 03, 2022 in MUSIC, Music, News

By Wyatt Westlake

“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…”

TeaMarr Is Back With "Wasted"

August 01, 2022 in Music, News

By Wyatt Westlake

“Wasted” is her first single of 2022, following last year’s “Show Me Love” single and her 2020 EP Before I Spill Myself…”

Album Review: "email i can't send" from Sabrina Carpenter

July 30, 2022 in News, Music

by Milo Dao

“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.”

Nuance Music Friday: July 29, 2022

July 29, 2022 in NMF, News, Music

by Nuance Editorial Team

“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope your summer’s been a blast but not going by too fast. With the sun setting on another July and the weekend on the horizon, it’s time to sit back and cherish the fleeting midsummer vibes, and this week we got just the right new music for that…”

Julia Gomez drops fresh, genre-fluid debut album Aren't We All So Incomplete.

July 27, 2022 in Music, Music Video, Nuance Nashville, News

by Jane Grounds

“The upcoming album, entitled Aren’t We All So Incomplete, features soulful, sultry, pseudo-grunge tracks that bend and fuse the typical music genres we are familiar with…”

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

July 27, 2022 in Music, News

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…”

Oct 18, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: October 18, 2024

“Happy Nuance Friday! It’s that special, spooky time of year again, and we hope you’ve had an excellent October thus far. In case you’re too busy figuring out what to wear at the first costume party to find some new music, here are some of our favorite new releases…”

Oct 4, 2024

Interview: ASTN

“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…”

Sep 27, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: September 27, 2024

"Happy Nuance Friday It’s nearing the end of September so we thought it’d be a good time to wake up, smell the pumpkin spice lattes, and share some of our favorite new songs and projects. Enjoy!..."

Sep 13, 2024

Interview: Brooks Hudgins of private browsing

“In the world of music, where the release cycle is as predictable as the changing seasons, singer/multi-instrumentalist Brooks Hudgins stands out as a bold exception. Through his band, private browsing, Brooks has unleashed an astonishing six albums in just six weeks, abandoning the traditional timeline for singles, EPs, or album releases for kinetic artistic consistency…”

Sep 6, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: September 6, 2024

Written by: Nuance Editorial Team

"Happy Nuance Friday! We hope your September is off to a splendid start and the summer has treated you well. If you need new tunes as the seasons shift, look no further; this week’s selection will hold you down–featuring soulful R&B, introspective indie-rock, and dynamic pop songwriting. Enjoy!"

Aug 9, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: August 9, 2024

“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope summer’s been serving you well. While there’s been no shortage of big moments and trends in music recently, we thought today might be a good time to share some of our favorite new projects from lesser-known talents in case your rotation could use some new shades…”

Jul 18, 2024

Review: Charm by Clairo

“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…”

Jun 28, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: June 28, 2024

“Happy Friday and Happy Pride Month, Nuance Fam! Hope you are all staying cool during this sweltering summer. We just wanted to stop by before June ends to share some great new songs from some old friends and exciting new faces…”

May 31, 2024

Nuance Music Friday: May 31, 2024

“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!…”

May 27, 2024

Live from the First Annual Gazebo Festival in Louisville, KY

Photos by: Devin Wilson & Will Shaw

“This past weekend, Jack Harlow brought the center of current music culture to his hometown of Louisville, KY, with the first annual GAZEBO FESTIVAL–a two-day music festival on the picturesque Waterfront Park. Working with local music institution Production Simple, the Louisville star was able to draw some of the industry’s hottest names down to Derby City and start a new tradition focused on uplifting the local community–with a portion of every ticket sold benefitting local community organizations through the Jack Harlow Foundation…”