UMC20: Best of May 2020
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REVIEW: Ellen Starski’s ‘Sara’s Half Finished Love Affair’ a Full-Bodied Masterpiece
To review Ellen Starski’s latest release, Sara’s Half Finished Love Affair, as a typical album would be to understate its depth and complexity. This dreamy, ethereal 11-track collection is a full-bodied musical experience; one which is transcendental of genre boundaries, and which reaches into the spiritual realm, to illustrate love and interpersonal connection at the energy level.
Meet ‘Sara’REPLAY: Virtual Underground Writers Round, May 2020
On Friday, we brought another vitual installment of the Underground Writers Round to you. Naturally, our quarantined format allows us to bring songwriters from anywhere into the fold — so, we took full advantage of the opportunity, and showcased writers from all over the country!
Watch the ReplayPREMIERE: Nicole Boggs & The Reel Break More Than Hearts in New Video
Nicole Boggs & The Reel are known for their scintillating and, above all else, authentic brand of Americana-influenced rock and roll. Their music breaks from the status quo by blending contemporary rock sensibilities with gritty nuances of Memphis blues and soul, tied together by Boggs’ powerful voice and brutally honest narratives.
“We realized that trying to go with the status quo has not elevated us to the level we want to be,” Boggs said. “So, you might as well tell the f***ing truth.”
This philosophy is at the heart of the band’s new single, “I’m Gonna Break Your Heart,” from the forthcoming None of Your Business EP due out July 3.
See the Video Premiere!UMC20: May 5, 2020
Welp… as we predicted last week, when we released the Best of April, the recent influx of music we’ve received bodes well for our next few UMC20 playlists. We are stocked with more goods than any supermarket this side of the Mississip’.
Listen to UMC20The Quinn’s Daily Spinn: Wednesday, April 29
We are taking our long-awaited first deep dive into Casey Jo & The Friday Night Dads here at Underground Music Collective, and our investigation reveals something unique: a sound that captures the true grit and heartache of Americana, straight from the garage and into your ears.
Hear Wednesday’s Daily SpinnUMC20: April 14, 2020
As we continue onward to brighter days, the music continues to fuel us.
Listen to UMC20The Quinn’s Daily Spinn: Tuesday, April 14
Let’s get your Tuesday going with the debut single from an artist breaking the modern Americana mold.
That’s the impression we have of Taylor Hughes after getting a first taste of her new single, “Good Taste.”
Hear Tuesday’s Daily SpinnVibe to The Katawicks’ Latest, ‘Love In Your Soul’
Nailing The Katawicks‘ sound down to a single genre can be challenging, and that’s exactly what’s so exciting about this duo of Ohio transplants
Hear the SingleLISTEN: Dane & The Soup – I Been Lonely
Tulsa, OK soul sextet Dane & The Soup, who released their debut single earlier this year, have struck again!
Hear the Single