This Week’s #UMC20: Inspired by the Greatness Surrounding Us
Variety is the spice of life, and it certainly spices up the latest installment of our weekly #UMC20 playlist.
Category Archives: New in 2018
The Delta Rae Revival: A Unique and Immense Live Music Experience
I originally heard about Delta Rae while living up in Bethlehem, PA. The lively country six-piece has come up to Christmas City a handful of times in the past, and even won our hearts with a high-powered song about the rise and fall of Bethlehem Steel on 2015’s “After It All.” Even so, I had never gotten the chance to take in the full, live Delta Rae experience…
…until Wednesday night.
Ralph’s Reviews: ‘Hold On’ for Amy Gerhartz’s Full Album
Amy Gerhartz’s forthcoming album, “Hold On,” is scheduled for release in early 2019. If it’s anything like her 2017 release, “Fire,” you’re in for a real treat.
Ralph’s Reviews: Scott Grim – Hallelujah, Then
Photo credit: Valia DeYoung
Today, we take a ride on the internet highway to Williamsburg, VA to listen to Scott Grim’s solo debut. The two-song “Hallelujah, Then,” released in October 2018, is a story about love, loss, and religion, and offers a stark contrast in styles from one song to the next.
The Newest UMC20: 20 New Songs Under Your Tree
Now that we’re into December, we plan to make the next few #UMC20 Spotify playlists a bit more festive to line up with the season.
EZ and Reece Mills’ New Collaboration is a ‘Keeper’
Pennsylvania-based rapper EZ teamed up with R&B singer Reece Mills on “Keeper,” a fresh and upbeat single about showing the right love to a strong woman.
REVIEW: The Howling Tongues’ Steady Rocking ‘Fever Dream’
It’s been a little while since we checked in with The Howling Tongues.The Atlanta-based garage rockers have been hard at work, staying on the road and working on following up 2016’s full-length effort, “Boo Hiss.”
Ralph’s Reviews: Kara Hartzell’s Self-Titled EP
Kara Hartzell’s self-titled 4-song EP is a moving story about heartbreak and life’s sudden — and sometimes, unexpected — changes. Recognizing, accepting, and moving on from life-changing events is something we all have to face at some point in our lives. To do so can be challenging and often frightening. It takes strength and courage to fight through it and move on. It’s even harder to share that with the world but, that’s exactly what Kara does with her latest release (July 2018).
‘Secrets’ Out: Cubbage’s Dynamic New Single Bends Genres
Pop-soul band Cubbage gave us a reason to be thankful on Thanksgiving Day, releasing their new single, “Secrets,” to digital streaming platforms.
LISTEN: The Stash’s Dynamic Pop Single, ‘I Can’t Feel’
Beacon, NY-based five-piece The Stash have dialed up the pop on their latest single, “I Can’t Feel.”