by Oliver Heffron
“NUANCE is always looking for new artists via online Submissions, and this week we’re happy to share a true gem: “been some time” by Planet CeCe. Kicking off the summer with a dance-pop bang on her third single, the Cambridge-based electronic pop newcomer combines dreamy bedroom pop melodies with groovy piano chords and a vibrant house beat that invites the listener to dance the demons away…”
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“LA-based singer/songwriter Carlina manifests her positive intuitions on breakout single “Lucky Girl,” garnering millions of streams since its release as the anthem for the recent “Lucky Girl Syndrome” Tik-Tok trend. Lyrically embodying the trend’s concepts of positive thinking, the track musically impresses with smooth, charismatic vocals and slick, textured production…”
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“Reggie Becton sat down with Nuance for a virtual interview to discuss how he fell in love with music growing up, the cinematic inspiration for his new mixtape, and where he sees the vision going from here…”
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“Happy Nuance Music Friday! This week we dive back into the enchanting world of underground music to share what made us feel something. So, get ready to tap your toes, nod your head, and let the melodies whisk you away on a delightful sonic adventure. Let's groove, shall we?…”
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“While preparing for their set at the upcoming OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride, BIIANCO sat down with NUANCE for a virtual interview to talk about their musical upbringing, diverse influences, and vision for a UK-inspired renaissance in American dance music…”
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“Released today, Aqyila’s debut EP For the Better introduces the world to the Canadian artists’ contagious optimism and catchy melodies through a series of tracks that don’t shy away from change. Aqyila sat down with Nuance for a written interview to talk about growing up in Toronto, why she started making music, and how her passion suddenly became a career…”
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Happy Nuance Friday! It’s been a few weeks, and we figured it was time to catch up on some of our favorite releases from some old friends and new faces.
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“Flint’s Prophet Rio Da Yung OG returns with The F Tape EP, reintroducing the Michigan rapper’s relentless flow, hilarious punchlines, and unique perspective to a rap game heavily influenced by his gritty storytelling and chorus-allergic song structures…”
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“Franco Colon sat down with Nuance for a virtual interview to talk about his creative upbringing, inspiration for My Painfully Sweet Paradox, and meaning behind the accompanying feature-length film…”
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“Femi Tahiru makes music that glides under your skin. The Northampton native has been separating himself from other new faces in the UK scene with his distinct style of alternative R&B, mixing soulful vocals, dusty lofi drums, and saturated guitars into one ethereal blend. Femi Tahiru sat down with Nuance for a virtual interview to share how he got into music, created his sound, and where he plans to take it in the future…"
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“Emo Pioneer Jaxxon D. Silva sat down with Nuance to talk about his latest album NUMBSKULL and his innovative music video for ‘shooting in the dark’…”
Read MoreBy Tabb Carneal
“Tennis Courts appear antithetical to New York’s downtown music crazes, saturated with celebrity promotion and terms like “indie sleaze.” Instead, their earnest and schoolboy approach to crafting catchy rock music has garnered the band a following of musicians, artists, and locals looking for cheap thrills. Sitting down with me at a pub in Clinton Hill, Tennis Court’s founding member, and guitarist Pat Walsh explained that ‘we’re at a good place right now. We have a solid foundation…’”
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“Happy Nuance Friday! The spring is here and just like the flowers, there’s new music blossoming everywhere. So much so it can be overwhelming, like getting lost in the woods a half-mile from your car. Not to worry! This is a music magazine, and this week our dutiful team has brought back an exciting bouquet of new music to play. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your Friday…”
Read MoreBy Oliver Heffron
“In a musical landscape where listenability and mass appeal dominate what rises to the top, the fittingly-titled SCARING THE HOES is a refreshing dose of unrestrained irreverence, talent, and innovation…”
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“Happy Nuance Friday! Today, we’ve got some envelope-pushing, forward-thinking sounds to add to your playlists or play on the way out tonight. Speaking of which, it’s National Cocktail Day, in case you needed an excuse!…”
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“British-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Lily Williams knows how to hit a listener in the feels. Her debut project, How The Story Ends, paints an intimate and refreshingly sweet portrait of love through cinematic details of falling in and out of love. Lily Williams sat down with Nuance to discuss her musical upbringing, the inspiration for her debut project, and where her story goes from here…”
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“Nashville Singer-Songwriter Knox sat down with Nuance to talk about growing up in Ohio, establishing himself as a songwriter in Nashville, and becoming a solo artist…”
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“Happy Nuance Friday and Happy Women’s History Month!
Fun fact: Josephine Groves Holloway was born today in 1898. Holloway went on to found the first unofficial Girl Scout troop for African American girls, working for two decades to have her troops recognized by the Nashville Girl Scout Council.
Today in 2023, we’ve got some exciting new music to add to your playlists, starting with an exciting debut project from a new face to the singer/songwriter scene…”
Read MoreWritten by: Hunter Craighill
“As we come to the end of Black History Month, we thought it would be prudent to remember Highlander Folk School and its role in the Civil Rights Movement and the fight against segregation. Founded in 1932 in the rural Tennessee town of Tracy City…”
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