Trevor Nightly | “Dancing With My Shadow”, Emanates Heartfelt Emotions
Trevor Nightly pours out his deepest emotions throughout his latest album, “Dancing With My Shadow“, in a way you’ve never experienced before. Rap Fiesta’s latest featured artist is a mastermind when it comes to taking gut-wrenching feelings and forming them into deep, thought-provoking songs.
Trust us when we say that Trevor Nightly is a genre-blending musician you’ll want to introduce yourself to. From R&B to indie to jazz, the Knoxville, Tennessee musician isn’t shy when it comes to experimenting with seemingly incompatible genres to form something brand new.
The primary reason “Dancing With My Shadow” reaches such emotional depths are the things it was inspired by. When we caught up with Trevor Nightly, he explained his latest release was inspired by his growing pains and relationships with love, loss, personal ego, and God.
I was in the process of coming to terms with myself, and especially with my gender identity as a non-binary person, during a quarantine-driven extended period of isolation – Trevor Nightly regarding what inspired his latest album.
The artist describes that during the pandemic, he battled deep depression and intrusive thoughts. It’s these deep-cutting emotions that fueled some of the songs on Trevor Nightly’s latest album, including “Nooses & Nuisance“.
The two-and-a-half-minute song aims to put these tough emotions into music, allowing listeners to connect with Trevor Nightly on a deeper level. The jazz-fueled rhythm features softly delivered lyrics and a wave of emotion that helps you understand what Trevor Nightly was experiencing at his darkest moment. That said, the melancholy and dark undertones conveyed throughout this song are as accurate as they are palpable.
“Nooses and Nuisance” is one of 18 songs on Trevor Nightly’s album. Each song is both a personal exploration for the artist as well as a way for listeners to connect with him. The one-of-a-kind songs allow Trevor Nightly to stand out from the modern streaming environment.
Over the course of this project, I really found my sound and got comfortable making things for myself. I’ve always found myself existing in in-betweens, gender-wise and socially, so it makes sense that my music would take up a similar space – Trevor Nightly.
“Dancing With My Shadow” is a creative masterpiece that utilizes iconic sounds from multiple genres. And the way Trevor Nightly blends each genre into an ear-catching aesthetic is nothing short of impressive. Whether you’re naturally drawn to indie, R&B, hip-hop, or even gospel, Trevor Nightly has utilized each of these genres (and more) at some point in his latest album.
Make sure you follow Trevor Nightly on Instagram so you’re the first to know when he releases new music. The musician stated there are visuals in the works for “Dancing With My Shadow” as well as a collection of singles. Additionally, the artist aims to organize more live shows and collaborate with other musicians to expand his sound.
Don’t wait around! Go experience the creative mind that is Trevor Nightly by listening to “Dancing With My Shadow“!
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