By Justice Slone
”Yes, we’re having tortillas for breakfast and lunch, get over it! Trust me though, this one is worth it, and you’re gonna impress the shit out of your friends….”
N Good Taste- Episode 01: Shrimp Tacos
Briston Maroney Releases Long-Awaited "Sunflower" Album
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“Today, the Nuance Issue 08 Cover Artist Briston Maroney released his debut album, Sunflower. Alongside his album, Maroney released a full visual album with his long-time visual collaborator, Joey Brodnax…”
Read MoreBLXST: CLASSIC WEST COAST X NEW AGE R&B
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Interview with Rising LA Artist Amindi
“‘YWSYLS’ starts with a beat and melody that feel just like home. The plucked guitar at the beginning combined with Amindi’s soft humming, the twinkling chimes, and the smooth shift in beats make the track an instant catch…”
Read MoreGenesis Owusu Collaborates with Mick Jenkins on New “Don’t Need You” Remix
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“Mick Jenkins’ feature brings a new depth to the song that rounds out Genesis Owusu’s sound and creates the perfect balance of smooth and bouncy…”
Read MoreNewly Independent Singer/Songwriter Delacey Releases Single "Boy With the Blues"
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Written by Eileen Kile
“After co-writing songs for artists like Demi Lovato and Halsey, singer-songwriter Delacey began releasing her own music in 2020 and even cut ties with her record label this year, becoming an independent artist. She also appeared on the cover of The Nuance Magazine Spring 2020 Issue…”
Read MoreA Nuance Interview with Jeris Johnson
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Interview Conducted by Edwin Keeble and Charles Craighill
“I want to get out in the real world and meet the people of my sword gang army. Touring and playing packed shows has always been like the ultimate dream for me and probably any kid growing up wanting to be a rockstar. I just feel like that’s when the movement of what we are doing is going to become real….”
Read MoreMAY-A: The Australian Singer/Songwriter Bursting onto the Scene
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By Abby Webster
“With her new single “Time I Love To Waste,” MAY-A has written the next chapter in a journey of ebullient self-discovery. On the track, the nineteen-year-old Australian expands upon the narrative from her breakout single, “Apricots,” which…”
Read MoreAn Interview with the Creator of NineteenNikey: Andie Bain
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By Mary Brady
“I used to collect stuff just like magazines, postcards, even like stamps, and I would stick them everywhere and it just got to the point, like being really Nike focused and working in the shoe shop as well I was just like oh I’m just going to make an Instagram, just like a finsta, like one that no one follows. […] And then it started to randomly brew and all these celebrities started following me and I was like ‘what the fuck’… ”
Read MoreDangerous Artist of the Week: Clay “Krucial” Perry III
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Gabrielle Nadler
“On March 19, 2021, Clay “Krucial” Perry III released his latest album, If We Must Die. Clay combines lively beats and dreamy melodies to create a sound that is unique and vibrant…”
Read MoreHIDDENHILLSFOREVER: Seattle's Up and Coming R&B Artist
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By Cameron Gustin
“The multi-talented Seattle-based artist has taken a distinctive outlook on his upcoming music. With talks of a Side A and Side B project, the vinyl feel is an aspect of the music industry he deems important to incorporate in the modern age.”
Read MoreA Look Into Indie Artist Jute$' Ongoing Music Project
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“Not long after this first album dropped, his second, A Really Bad Dream, arrived with an astounding welcome. Jute$' style remains the same but more experimental, perhaps an introduction to the music project he’s taking on now…”
Read MoreBLXST Drops New EP Just For Clarity featuring Drakeo the Ruler & Russ
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“The ascending Los Angeles crooner BLXST builds on the momentum from his standout debut mixtape No Love Lost, with a brand new EP Just For Clarity. The two-track project distills…”
Read MoreRapper Wesley Joseph Releases New Single "Thrilla" Along With Self-Directed Music Video
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By Eileen Kile
“British rapper, producer, filmmaker, and songwriter Wesley Joseph released his new single “Thrilla” this past Thursday, along with his entrancing self-directed music video. With the steady beats…”
Read MoreASTN Releases Music Video for "LA DON'T LOOK GOOD ON U" With EP Expectation Along the Way
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“Austin Sanders, better known as the artist ASTN, is quickly becoming an artist to watch. The 22-year-old Panama City, Florida native has shown promise with songs like, with his 2020 single “LA DON’T LOOK GOOD ON U” soaring amongst the ranks...”
Read MoreJulianna Sweeney Breaks Onto Indie Folk Scene with Debut Album, "Exit Fo[u]r"
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By Charles Craighill
“A month ago, Julianna Sweeney released her debut album Exit Fo[u]r following her three singles released over the past three years. The indie-folk project consists of fairly simple instrumentation— drums with light whips and brushes, folk instruments including…”
Read MoreJulien Baker Releases Third Album "Little Oblivions"
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By Elizabeth Chandler
“Last Friday, Julien Baker released her third album Little Oblivions via Matador Records. Sonically, this album takes a sharp turn from Baler’s raw acoustic sound into a more robust one with a full band playing behind her…”
Read MoreDangerous Artist of the Week: Kelese
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By Mary Brady
"Kelese believes that being from Minnesota gives her the freedom to establish her own sound, because she is not boxed in as a “West Coast artist,” for example. She is not expected to sound like a certain standard in the genre based on the sound of her region and her talent is not measured by her ability to do so. [Instead] we recognize her as an individual. She sounds like Kelese"
Read MoreMOZIAH and John Mark Nelson share new single “Do the Right Thing.”
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"'Do the Right Thing' is filled with so much soul that it’s hard to believe the creation of it was done through virtual collaboration during a time of forced loneliness. However, what this says about the future of music is astounding..."
Read MoreIndigo Sparke Releases Music Video for “Colourblind” on New Album "Echo"
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“Colourblind,” specifically, hits listeners with similar sounds to Blue Grass ballads and twangy melodies that are catchy and ponder some at the same time…”
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