#UMC20: February 18, 2019
We’re particularly excited about this week’s UMC20 Spotify playlist, because of how well it flows together, even with so many genres represented.
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Alex Mery & The Townsmen Take Us to the ‘Promised Land’
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Alex Mery & The Townsmen. After releasing 2017’s five-track EP “Folklore,” the folk-punk outfit has been writing and making plans for the future.
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 moreFolk-Punk Meets Synth Pop on C.J. Dunleavy’s ‘Anne’
Philadelphia-based musician C.J. Dunleavy — who is known in regional circles as a music advocate and curator of some pretty cool indie music playlists — also has a knack for songwriting.
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!
How I Became Invisible Spreads Holiday Cheer with ‘Santa Gritty’
It’s Christmas Eve, and all the good boys and girls are patiently waiting for Santa to arrive on his sleigh with everything their hearts desire.
Unless they’re in Philadelphia. In that case, they may have a different type of visitor.
Remix! Whitney Peyton Joins Chelsea Lyn Meyer on ‘Lying to Myself’ Collab
Last month, we had the honor and privilege of premiering Chelsea Lyn Meyer’s new single, “Lying to Myself,” a bright pop punk anthem about working through heartache.
Plenty of Fresh Faces on This Week’s #UMC20 Spotify Playlist
We searched far and wide this week, trying to find new and diverse selections for this week’s edition of the #UMC20 Spotify playlist.
Skyward Story Previews ‘Reborn’ with Trading Secrets
Photo credit: Skyward Story
Baltimore pop rock trio Skyward Story has provided a glimpse into the future with “Trading Secrets,” a preview of their forthcoming album “Reborn,” set for release on January 18.
These Fine Gentlemen Show Off Versatility on “Old Flames”
If there’s one thing that stands out about “Old Flames,” the debut full-length album from Seymour, Indiana alt rockers These Fine Gentlemen, it’s versatility. The band clearly has a bevy of influences that made their way into its writing process, and the fact is that these six Gentlemen are already very good at channeling them all.