by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! Today, we’ve gathered an exciting, diverse collection of rising stars releasing exciting new music to help make the day a little less gray…”
Read MoreNuance Music Friday: November 18, 2022
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GloRilla Makes Her Case As the Next Great Memphis MC on debut EP Anyways, Life’s Great
By Oliver Heffron
“The 9-track EP via CMG/Interscope Records shows off GloRilla’s dynamic flow as she absolutely bullies southern trap beats with infectious charisma and witty punchlines. The project also displays her lyrical range by slowing down the pace to let the ascending Tennessee artist share compelling stories about her journey to the top and the vision guiding her on where to go from here…”
Read MoreNuance Music Friday: November 11, 2022
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.
Read MoreAlbum Review: Her Loss by Drake & 21 Savage
by David Williams
“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…”
Read MoreInterview: Surf Curse
in Interviews, Music, News
by Oliver Heffron
“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…”
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: In My Lifetime Vol. 1 by Jay-Z (25th Anniversary)
by David Williams
“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…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Midnights by Taylor Swift
by David Williams
“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. ..”
Read MoreNuance Music Friday: October 27, 2022
in News, NMF, Music Video
by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday and Happy Halloween! Thanks for coming to our digital doorstep, and lucky for you, we’ve got a curated grab-bag of wonderful music released today for you to take home and keep the costume party going…”
Read MoreJeven Reliford provides refreshing R&B Energy on new single “Say Dat Then (feat. Anne Marie)”
in Music, News, Music Video
by Oliver Heffron
“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…”
Read MoreSteve Lacy Live in Music City
Photos by Conner Petersen / Written by Oliver Heffron
"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. .."
Read MoreInterview: Winter
in Interviews, Music, News
By Oliver Heffron
“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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Nuance Music Friday: October 14, 2022
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…”
Read MoreNashville Popstar Gayle offers an Insightful, Hilarious, and Heartbreaking performance on a study of the human experience volume two
in Music, News, Nuance Nashville
By Oliver Heffron
“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…”
Read MoreTre’ Amani Shares Outstanding New EP Incrementum
By Oliver Heffron
“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…”
Read MoreNuance Music Friday: October 6, 2022
By Nuance Editorial Team
“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…”
Read MoreSurf Curse hit their stride on major-label debut Magic Hour
By Oliver Heffron
“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…’”
Read MoreInterview: Ultraflex
in Music, News, Interviews
By Oliver Heffron
“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…”
Read MoreDaine Delivers a Hyper Pop Punk Anthem on new single “Stay Close”
in Music, Music Video, News
By Oliver Heffron
“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 MoreAlbum Review: $oul $old $eparately by Freddie Gibbs
Written by David Williams: “$oul $old $eparately is a supreme showcase of Gibbs talent and skill that exemplifies him as one of the best in hip-hop today…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Entergalactic by Kid Cudi
by David Williams
“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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