WATCH: J.Antonette Hits the Open Road with ‘White Lines’
In doing some digging, we found out that, a year ago today, we featured J.Antonette’s single, “White Lines,” as one of that week’s Songs You Should Hear.
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Songs You Should Hear: Fresh Hip Hop Cuts; What Happens in ‘Vegas’…
You’ll catch a few different vibes from this week’s Songs You Should Hear.
Maybe you’re ready to party. On the contrary, maybe you’re ready to put your head down and grind. Or, maybe you’re not in the mood for either, and would rather spend time in the arms of the one you love.
Whatever you’re in the mood for, it’s here.
Hear What You ShouldPurpose, Growth, Relationships, and Balance: Staying on the Grind with Gr3ys0n
Over the past 10 years, the artistry of Gr3ys0n has gone through many phases. The Bethlehem, PA-based nerdcore hip hop artist — formerly known by the names Maverick da Roninn and NyteXing — is prolific in his creative output, blending his own life experience with references from comic book, anime, and video game culture to create a multiverse of his own.
We catch up with Gr3ys0n on today’s episode of The Quinn Spinn to chat about his new album, Identity Crisis Pt. 4: Hero Saga. We also explore what this project represents at this point in his creative journey, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the art of balancing passions with the responsibilities of family life.
#GetSpunnWATCH: Erin McLendon’s ‘Sunday Crowd’ Video Unites the Congregation
Back in July — on the way to the release of her self-titled EP — Erin McLendon released “Sunday Crowd,” a song which acknowledges the skeletons even the holiest of holy rollers have in their closets.
Last Friday, McLendon dropped a new music video for “Sunday Crowd,” celebrating our differences and the common threads that unite us all.
Watch the videoUMC20: The Musical Harvest Continues (Oct. 11, 2022)
With every week that goes by, the independent musicians of Earth continue bringing the HEAT.
It means we’ll never run out of choice cuts to feature on UMC20 (and elsewhere within this wild and wacky UMC ecosystem). And, while that lends us to make tough calls as to what to include, and where to slot each submission onto the playlist, rest assured that we’d rather have too much than too little.
If you’re a musician reading this, the best way to get on our radar is to submit your tunes here. And, while you head over to the forms and tell us everything we need to know about your music, enjoy this week’s edition of UMC20 for inspiration!
Listen to UMC20How To Get Involved in Your Local Music Scene, Pt. 1: Writer’s Rounds
Pictured: Music on the Move Studios co-founder Erin McLendon, performing at a pretty cool writer’s round.
Every Tuesday for the next several weeks, our friends at Music on the Move Studios (perhaps, with a guest author popping in along the way…) will be sharing their perspectives for anybody looking to dive into their local music scene.
The series — How To Get Involved in Your Local Music Scene — is the brainchild of Music on the Move co-founders Erin McLendon and Caitie Thompson, and will provide practical tips to help independent musicians get off on the right foot.
This week, Erin explores a phenomenon near and dear to the hearts of Nashville musicians: writer’s rounds. For the uninitiated, writer’s rounds are…
“Unique experiences where anywhere from 2-4 songwriters share a stage and take turns performing their songs. You start at one end, go to the other, then go back around. Hence, the name Writer’s Rounds.
What’s unique about this is that, you get to hear completely original music by the songwriters themselves, as well as the stories behind the songs!”
-Erin McLendon
Does that sound like the right opportunity for you? Click the button below to read Erin’s full piece!
Hey, while you’re here: did you know that Underground Music Collective is a fiscally-sponsored project of The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville? That means you have the opportunity to make a charitable donation to UMC, which is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Click here and help us Keep the Music Playing!
Overnight Success: The Music Industry’s Greatest Myth
It takes a long time to be able to fill rooms like this…
You’ve seen it in the news. You’ve heard it on the radio. Your friends and family have talked about it, whenever it apparently occurs. Somebody, previously unknown by the masses, has a big moment and quickly gains traction and relevance in the public eye. Opportunities begin pouring in, and suddenly, they’ve become a household name. Those unaware of the truth behind this individual’s creative journey gather ‘round, from near and far, and proclaim this individual…
AN OVERNIGHT SUCCESS!
However, appearances can be deceiving. This seemingly sudden rocket ship to fame and fortune may appear to have emerged out of thin air. However, rest assured that the ship most likely had many false starts where it struggled to get off the ground. Once it took off, its upward trajectory did not occur in a straight line; rather, the currents of life have tested the vessel’s integrity. Perhaps an emergency landing was necessary along its journey, in order to prevent a full-blown crash.
Indeed, anybody who has been a creative entrepreneur for long enough knows that the course of success – much like true love – never runs smooth. And, over time, we put in enough late nights (immediately followed by early mornings) to realize the truth…
Overnight success simply does not exist.
PHOTOS: The First-Ever NashLive! Takeover at The Listening Room
Simply put, last Monday night at The Listening Room was one for the books.
See the PhotosPHOTOS: Good News For Modern Man, The Finites, and CH3LS at The 5 Spot
Hey, while you’re here: did you know that Underground Music Collective is a fiscally-sponsored project of The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville? That means you have the opportunity to make a charitable donation to UMC, which is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Click here and help us Keep the Music Playing!
Anyway, onto the gallery…
If you were looking for a dynamic rock show to close out your September, NashLive! had the goods at The 5 Spot.
SEE THE PHOTOSLISTEN: Viper Club Wants You to ‘Come Thru’
Viper Club is made up of four manifestations of pure rock and roll hailing from Phoenix, Arizona. Frontman Jack VanDerPol (vocals), brother Nate VanDerPol (drums), long-time friend Carl Gumpert (bass), and seasoned musician Gianni Jinx (guitar).
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