Fall in Love with #UMC20
This Valentine’s Week gives you plenty of new music to love, courtesy of our UMC20 Spotify playlist!
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Darin Jellison’s ‘Impostor’ Has Gone Acoustic
Want a raw and honest slice of musicianship? You’ll get it Darin Jellison‘s freshly-released acoustic rendition of his tune, “Impostor.”
Read moreWant to Feel Youthful? Check out TIOGA’s ‘Young Man Now’ Video
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Philly new wave alt rockers TIOGA have released a video for “Young Man Now,” the bright first single from their debut full-length album “Lodestar.”
‘Better Late Than Never’: Shane Reimer and Them Spicy Boize EP Worth the Wait
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.
Read more#UMC20: Best of January 2019
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.
Read moreLISTEN: Micah Butler’s Stark, Moody ‘Waves’
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Nashville-based artist Micah Butler simply needed her potent, soulful alto and some guitar layering to deliver the goods on her new single, “Waves.”
The First #UMC20 of a Brand New Year
Last week, we dedicated our #UMC20 Spotify playlist to some of 2018’s most memorable moments.
This week, we look ahead!
Oceans Over Airplanes Adds ‘Colour’ to the Palette and more
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.
Lion’s Mouth Releases First Single in Four Years, ‘Moving Song’
Female drum-and-guitar duo Lion’s Mouth has given us our first piece of music to review for 2019 — and, in the spirit of the New Year, it’s all about new discoveries.
Ralph’s Reviews: The Ever-Prolific Flagship Romance
Flagship Romance is an alternative folk duo currently based in Truth-or-Consequences, New Mexico. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, this husband and wife team has been making beautiful music together for quite some time, releasing their debut EP, “The Fudge Sessions,” in 2013. Since, they have since released another EP and two full-length albums. Their latest, “Tales from the Self-Help Section,” was released in August of 2017.