by Nuance Editorial Team
“Happy Nuance Friday! The summer is in full swing, and we hope it’s greeting you with a breeze. While you may have heard a lot about that expensive toy commercial or “yeah, he might be a bad person…but look at that explosion!” biopic coming out this weekend, make no mistake, there’s also a plethora of great new music to check out, and today we’ve gathered some of our favorites to enjoy in the shade…”
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“King Lazy Eye displays his striking raw talent on Nuance’s latest N-The-Sticks live performance, taking the trip to Plateau Production Studio in Sewanee to perform tracks “Slow Burn,”“Pretty Okay,” and “Loaded Guns.” Armed with a guitar and a mic, the singer/songwriter stabs the listener straight in the heart with his unfiltered melancholy, filling intimate space with his soul-scraping delivery and bittersweet melodies…”
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“Happy Nuance Friday! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend festivities and fireworks. Still, another week is in the books, and those Bluetooth speakers at the function aren’t going to DJ themselves. Thankfully, this week we’ve got some exciting new tunes from new faces and old friends, so start the BBQs again because the summer is starting to really begin…”
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“Highlighting a favorite recent NUANCE Submission, French-Canadian Singer/Songwriter Sophie Breton shares a slice of dreamy, introspective indie-pop on her new single “Slow Driver.” Centered around intimate acoustic guitar plucks and Breton’s smooth vocal melodies, the song feels like a reflective solo drive down a picturesque highway and the nagging anxieties that can’t be outrun…”
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“Alicia Creti has a special voice. Spontaneous and vulnerable yet polished and powerful, she clasps at her listener’s heartstrings through hazy emotional testaments about heartbreak, self-reflection, and the human condition…Creti sat down with NUANCE for a virtual interview to talk about her musical origins, suddenly turning her dream into a career, and where she’s taking her sound from here…
Read Moreby Hunter Craighill
“Following the release of their upcoming EP Ooooo, the Charleston surf rockers Easy Honey will embark on their Summer “Surf Tour” for 6 weeks up the East Coast. Along with performing the slew of new music coming from their EP and the several breakoff singles sprinkled into their Spotify page over the past few months, the band will also be teaming up with local Surf Communities and Nonprofit Organizations to host several Beach Clean-ups along the way….”
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“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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