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"Sometimes, creative individuals find each other and collaborate, and the resulting art is so perfect that one can only imagine that it was meant to be. Kismet. Destined. Fate. Dwight Ritscher and Nicole Nelson, the pair behind the magic that is Dwight + Nicole, feel like they were supposed to be making music together. The vocals, the vibe, the musicianship – all of it weaves together to create a sound that is both exciting and comfortable, vintage and new. Genre-defying in all of the best ways, the songs on the band’s brand new album, 'Day or Night,' weave among R&B groove, soaring alt-pop, bluesy rock, throwback classic sounds, and ’80s-inspired electronic flourishes, sounding inherently like only Dwight + Nicole can with every note. It’s an exhilarating listen."
- Amplify Music Magazine
Review - Day or Night, March 2026
"This collection of songs is easily the band’s most impressive to date, an eclectic mix of modern soul sounds that finds them moving effortlessly from more tender and poignant fare to uptempo, energetic tunes. In between, there are dreamy, loving numbers that showcase Nicole Nelson’s rich vocals and powerful range, contrasting with Dwight Ritscher’s easygoing, pop-ready delivery. Musically, the band references everything from modern R&B and classic soul to 1960s vocal groups, rock and roll, and even synth-pop. The end result is a work of infectious tunes that feels fully realized and artfully crafted."
- Glide Magazine
Review - Day or Night =, March 2026
"A stunning 12-song set that finds Dwight + Nicole hitting their stride with some of their best and most cohesive material to date, “Day or Night” is a catchy, riveting and deeply pleasing record that serves up a spellbinding vibe while inspiring repeat listens."
Rutland Herald / Barre-Montpelier Times Argus
Review - Day or Night, March 2026
"The best music doesn’t just sound great, but it also gives you an emotional lift, hitting in just the right place to soothe, comfort, or inspire. That is exactly what the music of Burlington, VT-based band Dwight + Nicole does. Listening to their latest release, 'The Jaguar, The Raven & The Snake Deluxe Edition,' is an aural ride of a wonderful kind – their exploration of emotions is a beautiful thing to behold, with moving, lyrical stories. The music itself is top-notch and borrows from many genres, creating a mix that incorporates Americana, vintage rock, blues, R&B, soul, and more."
- Vents Magazine
Review - The Jaguar, The Raven, and The Snake (deluxe), August 2024
“There are good voices, and then there are GREAT voices; Nicole Nelson is definitely the latter”
- Christina Aguilera
“Dwight + Nicole are powerful! They’re my favorite new band.”
- Mavis Staples
“Dwight + Nicole are absolutely the real deal; they are outstanding singers and songwriters. They are carrying the torch.”
- Melissa Etheridge
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