UMC20: January 21, 2020
Even on these bleak, frigid-for-the-south winter days here in Nashville, we have plenty of fresh, hot fire to keep you warm.
Listen tO UMC20Tag Archives: folk rock
PREMIERE: Climb The Sky’s Melodic, Optimistic ‘Wake Up With The Sun’
Trevor Larkin is perhaps best known for his work as the guitarist for soul singer-songwriter Allen Stone.
What you should also know is that Larkin fronts his own rock band here in Nashville. That band is Climb The Sky, and its music plays great homage to the stalwarts of melodic rock and roll, while exploring the range of emotions we experience in our shared human experience.
Hear the New SingleUMC20: January 7, 2020
Here we are: face-to-face with the first UMC20 Spotify playlist of a new decade.
Listen to UMC20The Quinn’s Daily Spinn: Friday, January 3
We conclude this week of Daily Spinns by once again giving you something unique.
Meet Timothy Zieger.
Hear Friday’s Daily SpinnPHOTOS: Derek Webb at The Basement
When Derek Webb released Stockholm Syndrome in 2009, it was equally experimental and controversial. The album’s urban electronica landscape was a noted departure from Webb’s singer-songwriter roots, while the record found itself under record label censorship due to its unabashed critiques on political and spiritual matters.
On Friday night, Webb celebrated 10 years of his landmark album at The Basement in Nashville, trading in the album’s multi-layered soundscapes for an evening of acoustic interpretations.
See the PhotosPREMIERE: Christine Renner Claims a Sound of Her Own on ‘Tonight’
Austin, Texas native Christine Renner is carving a niche for herself on the indie rock landscape, with a sound that combines the storytelling sensibility of folk with the raw energy of 90s alternative rock, touched with a gloss coat of ethereal ambiance.
You’ll hear all of these ideas come into play – and play well together – on her new EP, Tonight.
Get Your First ListenREVIEW: Billy Bauer Band – Live at Sherman Theater
Bethlehem, PA acoustic rockers Billy Bauer Band have released their first full-length album since 2011’s Maybe Tomorrow — and they were so excited to get it done, they did it live!
Hear ‘Em LivePHOTOS: The November 2019 Underground Writers Round
When we curate an Underground Writers Round, one focus we have is on the diversity of the lineup. If we do it right, each participant will bring something different to the table, in an effort to showcase the wide world of music that exists right in front of us.
So, if we can toot our own horns for a second… we hit the mark with this one. Friday night’s lineup certainly had a little something for everyone who packed into Nashville’s historic Douglas Corner Cafe.
See the PhotosThe Quinn’s Daily Spinn: Monday, October 7
October’s new episode of The Quinn Spinn is here, featuring Darrin Bradbury.
Among the many (many, many) things we discuss on this month’s show is Darrin’s new album, Talking Dogs & Atom Bombs, released on Anti Records and enjoying the positive sentiments of prominent critics.
Hear Monday’s Daily SpinnLISTEN: Three Strands Presses ‘Further on Ahead’
Pennsylvania native Sean Cox has released the latest offering under the Three Strands banner with a new single, “Further on Ahead.”
Listen to the Single