Here at UMC, we’ve followed Lancaster, PA’s The Stonewall Vessels for a minute. We’ve seen their enthralling live performances and have enjoyed their eclectic, powerful releases since stumbling across them at the 2017 LAUNCH Music Conference.
Hear ‘Eastern Milk’
Philly boys Moonroof have kept up their busy start to the year, unleashing their latest single, “Home Alone,” on the world.
Have you ever known someone who claims to have a… super personal relationship with The Almighty?
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It’s always exciting to find new music in our inbox, and we’re stoked about this recent submission from Philadelphia-based indie pop quartet, Moonroof, that recently came into our hands.
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Rockers Roi and the Secret People are off to a busy start to 2019. In addition to releasing a brand-new live EP of their set at last summer’s 5 Acre Fest in Bangor, PA, the band has dug deeper into its catalog to create a new music video.
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One of the wonderful things about the internet is you can span the globe in your search for great new music and still keep your finger on the pulse of your roots. Lately, there has been some pretty special music coming right from home in eastern Pennsylvania.
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Every Monday, we unleash a fresh playlist of new and mostly independent music on Spotify that we call UMC20.
On the last Monday of every month, some of the top tracks from throughout the month will come out to play.
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Last week, we dedicated our #UMC20 Spotify playlist to some of 2018’s most memorable moments.
This week, we look ahead!
When diving into Oceans Over Airplanes, I started out simply wanting to review their latest single, “Colour.” Released in late 2018, “Colour” showcases OOA’s brand of emo/alternative rock in a way that begs you to listen to more. Driven by an outstanding drummer in Joseph Bickham, this Northwest Indiana band delivers a great blend of powerful vocals from bassist Tony Pagorek and a very solid sound from guitarist Mike Anderson.
Philly-based band New Alone have released their new single, “Sixteen,” an emotional, progressive jam that straddles the line between psych and grunge.