Bright soundscapes and fun storytelling are the order of the day for this week’s Songs You Should Hear.
Seeking affection? We’ve got just the thing! Prefer to achieve dopamine hits through retail therapy? We’ve got that, too. There’s even a song in here that will take you on a spiritual, serendipitous journey!
The only thing left for you to do is jump in and explore these tunes for yourself!
Hear What You Should
As a banjo player, Max Wareham is captivated by the formative events that led to the prominence of bluegrass music, and the impact of the artists who came before him. One of those artists is Rudy Lyle, a banjo player who performed with early Americana and bluegrass luminaries, including Bill Monroe, Patsy Cline, and many more.
Max explores Rudy’s influence on those artists — and on the decades of bluegrass and Americana music that followed — in his new book, Rudy Lyle: The Unsung Hero of the Five-String Banjo. Learn more on today’s episode!
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Next Tuesday, Oct. 11, young entertainment industry professionals in Nashville will have the chance to party Gatsby-style for a good cause.
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Snailmate is a synth punk, grind-core pop duo out of Phoenix, Arizona made up of Kalen Lander (lyricist, singer, and synths) and Bentley Monet (drummer, backing vocals).
Hear ‘Trash Baby’
This week’s UMC20 is packed with gorgeous soundscapes, heartfelt stories, and even a few bangers sprinkled in.
We’ve had a couple weeks to re-load our stockpile of fresh jams, and we’re reaping the musical harvest here today. Have a seat at our table and dig in!
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Y’all… we may have just happened upon the duet of the year.
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Artists from near and far came to The Cobra Nashville this past Tuesday night, showcasing their talents at a memorable NashLive! and Music City Movement collaboration — where community building was the order of the day.
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Autumn has always been known as an emotionally-stirring time of year. As the warm summer sun fades and the seasons change, we assess the journey as we come to the year’s home stretch. We learn what to keep near, as well as which layers to shed.
These three songs deal with the latter part of that equation — and the ways we often struggle to do so, in search of brighter days.
Hear What You Should
Ria Barkr has been hard at work throughout 2022 releasing soulful R&B cuts — and doing it her way. The Virginia native went inward during the COVID-19 pandemic, and emerged refreshed and ready to present her artistry in an entirely new light.
Learn about Ria’s journey in this conversation, and stick around to learn about her latest single, “monday,” and the value of recharging in a “hustle culture” that isn’t always what it seems on social media.
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Do you feel that chill in the air? Better put on some FIRE to keep us warm.
This month was full of fire, and we’re here to let it burn. These 20 tracks are a glorious snapshot of what September had to offer, weaving through genres and moods to create one true eclectic, yet unified masterpiece.
Let’s not delay. Get to it!
Hear the Best of September