By Oliver Heffron
“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…”
Read More“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 …”
Read More“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…”
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“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…”
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“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…”
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“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…”
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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 Moreby 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…”
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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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“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…”
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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. .."
Read MoreBy 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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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 MoreBy 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…”
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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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