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Trusting Your Creative Vision (ft. Jesse Lynn Madera)

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Jesse Lynn Madera is making some of the most authentic music of her career. The LA-based songwriter’s latest single, “Woke Up In LA,” is a tender slice of Americana which serves as “a testament to resilience and the persistence of love, even through ‘the dog days.’

We get to know Jesse Lynn on this episode of The Quinn Spinn, where she discusses the many stops along the road that have led her to uncover and share her truth, as only she can.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Learn more about Jesse Lynn: https://www.jesselynnmadera.com/
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The Carolinas’ Place in the Music Landscape (ft. Rick Thurmond)

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There is a cultural revolution taking place in the Carolinas, and Rick Thurmond is one of the people shaping the movement.

Rick spearheads Confluence Carolinas, a boutique music industry conference in Charlotte, North Carolina that brings artists and industry minds into the same room — and onto a level playing field — every October. The four-day event takes place this year from October 7-10, and gives the musical world an opportunity to connect, all while exploring an arts and cultural destination on the rise.

Pre-sale passes are available now: ⁠https://confluencecarolinas.com/

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn: ⁠https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn⁠

Is Your Music Ready for PR? (ft. Dr. Brandi Sims)

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Today on The Quinn Spinn, we feature a long overdue conversation with a longtime friend and colleague!

Dr. Brandi Sims is the founder of Brandinc PR, a boutique public relations agency based in Austin, TX. Brandi’s extensive career in public relations — and specifically, the entertainment sector — has empowered her to help clients develop their stories and gain widespread recognition throughout the creative universe.

Brandi joins us today to discuss her journey, shares best public relations practices for any independent creative, and offers a special resource for independent artists looking to make a sustainable splash in the ecosystem.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Fitting Music Into Real Life (ft. Danny Spiro)

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As we progress into our music careers — as hobbies become careers, and our responsibilities outside of the industry increase in volume and importance — we stop asking the same questions.Instead of putting our whole life on hold for music, we begin to ask: how do I make this career fit into my life?

This timely conversation with the returning Danny Spiro dives deep into that question, as we uncover the ways we’ve found to move forward as life, the industry, and our own endeavors have evolved.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

Learn more about Danny: ⁠https://www.dannyspiro.com/⁠
Learn more about The Quinn Spinn: ⁠https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn⁠

Keep Stripping (ft. ARREIS)

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Listen up, everyone. The music industry is a mess. The robots are trying to take over. There is snake oil for sale, and some artists have bought in. And yet, there is prevailing hope that this thing is turning back toward community and collaboration, in spite of the best efforts from some of the powers that be.

That’s why your music industry aunt and uncle — weatherers of many-a storm — are here to set the record straight. ARREIS joins The Quinn Spinn once again as our guest on a fiery episode that is sure to help you, independent artists of Earth, navigate this strange wilderness.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Branches of the Cellotree (ft. Andy Beckey & Sarah Clanton)

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Through live events, production services, industry education, and community, Andy Beckey and Sarah Clanton are giving independent artists near and far a safe place to land.

The couple — both touring musicians in their own right — co-founded Cellotree Arts, which features a series of house concerts and a full suite of services for independent artists. Community is the name of the game, and they’ve built one that is robust and meaningful across the musical universe.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Going Further Together (ft. Austin Breckenridge)

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Austin Breckenridge is the Executive Director of The A&R Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Texas nonprofit entity dedicated to transforming creative passions into sustainable businesses, by providing independent musicians and creative arts businesses with tools, resources, and education on entrepreneurship.

The A&R Foundation offers the Music Business Accelerator cohort, a 12-week program which teaches musicians and creative entrepreneurs the fundamentals of building their businesses. Austin joins us on The Quinn Spinn to discuss the program, which is coming to Nashville for the first time this spring, alongside details on how to apply.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded at The Russell: https://russellnashville.com

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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The Art of Life (ft. Stéphane Wrembel)

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Stéphane Wrembel is a world-renowned guitarist and band leader. Influenced by luminaries including the great Django Reinhardt, the French-born Berklee grad has experienced many highlights throughout his decades-long career, including having his music featured in Woody Allen films like ‘Midnight in Paris.’

Stéphane’s creative process meets at the intersection of art and life, and we welcome him to today’s episode of The Quinn Spinn to share how his journey empowers him to create and collaborate from an organic place.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded at The Russell: ⁠https://russellnashville.com⁠

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn: ⁠https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn⁠

A ‘Human-First’ Approach to AI (ft. Joel Kaiser)

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Over the course of his career, Joel Kaiser has worn a number of creative hats: songwriter, performer, graphic designer, brand expert, festival organizer, and more. Now, he steps into the music tech space as the co-founder of First Rule, a ‘human-first’ company that employs AI to give artists control over how their Musical Essence is used throughout the ecosystem.

Joel joins us for an in-depth conversation on the state of art, creativity, and technology, while previewing the first annual Music City Make-a-Thon, taking place in Nashville from March 23-28.

Learn more about the Music City Make-a-Thon: https://www.firstrule.ai/musicCityMakeAThon

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, a historic East Nashville church converted into a boutique hotel: https://russellnashville.com

Learn more about the show: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

A Week in NOLA: The Official Vlogumentary (Produced by NuRenaissance)

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If you’ve been following our journey around here, you’re probably well aware that we took the UnderDogs on down to New Orleans to participate in this year’s NOLA MusiCon. We had a wonderful time connecting with the creatives in this vibrant community, and we look forward to spending a lot more time together in the months and years ahead.

We were also fortunate to have Nicolas Soul with us. In addition to being an UnderDog and NEXT2RISE artist, Nicolas documented the entire trip through his media company, NuRenaissance. He caught all of the action — from time spent at the conference, to the diverse talent on display during its showcases, to after-hours hangs from the studio to Bourbon St.

It’s an incredibly fun watch — one which illustrates what it means to be an UnderDog by providing a genuine view into the joy of the experience. Sit back and enjoy!

Thanks to NOLA MusiCon for having us, DAWn Audio for being our NOLA-based family, and our sponsors at Guidance Whiskey and Ether Nashville for their support.

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