UMC20: August 13, 2019
We’ve returned to Nashville, even more inspired than usual to bring you 20 tracks of fire.
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Musikfest 2019: Good to be Home
Since we made this announcement back in November, a lot has happened. We changed our name. We moved to Nashville. And yes, we’ve met tons of incredible creatives of all disciplines in our travels.
Through it all, we’ve never forgotten where we came from. This past weekend, we had a chance to go back.
See the PhotosThrowback: A Five-Point Preview of our Saturday at Musikfest!
For those who may have missed the memo on Facebook… we’re not in Nashville this weekend. In fact, we’re back home, where this all started in Bethlehem, PA.
This is where Musikfest — the nation’s largest free outdoor music festival — is currently taking place. Back in the day — like, a year ago, even — we’d be all over this thing. All day. Every day. For 10 days every August, nobody played harder in the paint than us. Don’t even @ me, bruh. But if you do @ me, do it with style!
Granted, 800+ miles worth of distance has made doing that a little bit harder this year. But, when in Rome, we will do as the Romans used to do. Or, something like that.
That includes mapping out where you need to be today, if you’re in the same vicinity as us and want to hear some brilliant artists for the price of Free.99. Also, because it’s good to be back, we’re going to focus this solely on artists from the region we call home, to give you just a taste of the Keystone State’s best.
Let’s kick it old school with a…
Musikfest Five-Point Preview: Saturday, August 10
See the Hot SpotsLISTEN: Joseph Gallant Catches a ‘Better Buzz’
Why crack that beer open, when you have the buzz of love to keep you warm?
Listen to the SingleThe Quinn’s Daily Spinn: Thursday, August 8
It’s fun to dig back into our old UMC20 playlists and pull out the gems.
As you’ll hear, that’s what we’ve done here today.
Hear Thursday’s Daily SpinnSamuel Lee: Live at City View Sound
There aren’t very many huge voices left in rock music, but Samuel Lee is one of those rare rock and roll voices that could make a permanent impact on the modern American music landscape.
Watch the VideoThe Quinn’s Daily Spinn: Wednesday, August 7
Let’s turn our focus to another young, emerging artist with a world of possibilities ahead of her.
Hear Wednesday’s Daily SpinnLion’s Mouth Shows Some Bite with ‘High Achievers’
Los Angeles-based indie rockers Lion’s Mouth have had enough of your demands to fall in line.
Listen to the SingleThe Quinn’s Daily Spinn: Tuesday, August 6
Earlier this summer, you might have read about Brother Dusty, who released his debut single, “I Didn’t,” in an effort to aid Flint’s water crisis.
That story is even more outstanding and selfless once you learn this artist’s personal journey.
Hear Tuesday’s Daily SpinnUMC20: August 6, 2019
We’ve reached the dog days of summer. And, make no mistake, we’re bringing plenty of heat for the occasion.
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