“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope the year has been treating you well, although it can be hard to find new music between all the big games and romantic holidays. No need to worry! We got you this week with an eclectic mix of new tunes from around the world…”
“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…”
“Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands, makes history on Grammy night as the first collegiate band to win the award by taking home two Best Roots Gospel Album for their innovative debut The Urban Hymnal, as well as “Best Spoken Word Album” for their feature on J. Ivy’s The Poet Who Sat By The Door…”
“Curated by longtime friend of Nuance Mia Scarpa and hosted by Los Angeles art gallery Spy Projects, “Mirror Show” synthesizes the work and vision of 29 artists into one dynamic space that combines the comfort of personal craftsmanship with the artistic precision found in the classic gallery space…”
“In the most surprising musical left turn in recent memory, Lil Yachty delivers an incredible alternative album with Let’s Start Here, working with a talented roster of musicians to blend elements of psychedelic rock, pop, and Jazz in one cohesive project that confronts maturation as something surreal, existential, and uplifting…”
“Nashville pop artist Blake Ruby releases new track “Our Bed,” manifesting the intimate intensity of night confessions through soft, somber instrumentation and passionate vocal melodies. The songs’ subtle progression and rewarding finish exhibit Ruby’s ability to back the qualities of a pop ballad into a track running less than three minutes…”
“Happy first Nuance Music Friday of 2023! Only a few weeks in and there’s already exciting new music to share from all over the world, so give these tracks a spin as you keep sticking to those resolutions…”
“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…”
“Happy first Nuance Music Friday of 2023! Only a few weeks in and there’s already exciting new music to share from all over the world, so give these tracks a spin as you keep sticking to those resolutions…”
“Tony Williams plans to provide a new space for Nashville, starting the vol. 1 project to host events that celebrates musical exploration and provide a space for personal connection by celebrating one subgenre at a time. Creator and curator Tony Williams sat down with Nuance for a virtual interview to talk about his inspiration for vol. 1, his goals for “4r tha homies,” and the mission for the project going forward…”
“Here are ten hip-hop projects from 2022 that were so well written they deserve a space on the time capsule and brilliant lyricism, compelling narratives, and personal charisma…”
“Former Nuance Cover Artist Arlie release acoustic versions of “Big Fat Fat Mouth” and “Crashing Down.” The pair of fan favorites, released initially on the WAIT EP, get stripped down to their delicate cores on a release highlighting singer Nathaniel Bank’s vocal abilities…”
“Ann Arbour indie/folk band Kingfisher’s debut LP Grip Your First, I’m Heaven Bound, is a project brimming with potential. The 8-piece group utilizes its arsenal of instruments, combining folk melodies with orchestral flourishes and electronic production to produce a sound that reaches for a space somewhere between Bon Iver and BADBADNOTGOOD…”
“London’s rising star Charlotte Plank has finally returned with her sophomore single, titled “Lost Boys.” And it’s a sincere invitation to a one-of-a-kind journey of self-discovery …”
“Moko’s new eight-track EP, 48, Pt. 1, champions the rising star’s grand return to London’s music scene and further solidifies him as a force to be reckoned with…”
“Hosted at the cë gallery in Nashville, a venue that combines the expanse of a warehouse with the subtlety of a secret speakeasy, Morton curated a space that would centralize The Sacral Chakra and create a safe, open environment to explore the empowering, creative, and collaborative aspects of eroticism and sexuality…”