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Inside the Hip Hop Renaissance (ft. Roc Raw)

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Roc Raw is the founder of Renaissance Recordings, a collective-driven record label that puts ownership, authenticity, and artistry above all. The Richmond, VA-based artistpreneur has learned the power of community and shared values by building a network of artists and entrepreneurs who share a common reverence for the soul of hip hop.

Take a deep dive into the Renaissance on today’s episode of The Quinn Spinn!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Check out Renaissance Recordings: ⁠https://renaissance-recordings.com⁠

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The Realest Interview I’ve Ever Done!

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I had the chance to return to The Poptimist podcast this week, hosted by my friend Taylor Berryman. One thing I admire about Taylor is his fearlessness to approach topics within the music industry that everyone’s *thinking* about — but hesitates to *talk* about.

We showed no hesitation on this episode! In this conversation, we cover a variety of topics informed by the Nashville music industry and our individual creative journeys, including:

  • The importance of building your creative ecosystem from your own true values.
  • The Art of Frame Control: How to keep your cool in times of conflict and high-pressure moments.
  • Too many Homelanders, not enough heroes: The difference between living in service, versus using service as a mask for self-interest.
  • And, of course… a discussion about the 2025 Major League Baseball season!

You want something completely unfiltered? Here it is!

Building Bridges as an Independent Artist (ft. Ashley Dawson)

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Ashley Dawson wears multiple hats within the music industry. She is the lead vocalist and flutist of Austin, TX-based post-rock band, Chancla Fight Club. She also serves as the Senior Marketing Manager at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX, and has booked DIY tours across the U.S.

Ashley has experienced many facets of the music industry first-hand, and brings her vast experience to today’s conversation on The Quinn Spinn. If you’re an independent artist looking to build connections and hit the road, the episode is for you!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Check out Chancla Fight Club: https://www.chanclafightclub.com/

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WATCH: Da’ Healerz Circle ft. Ron Obasi

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The questions are fresh. The perspective is deeper.

Da’ Healerz Circle is BACK!

Join Da’ Healerz for their latest conversation on all things healing. This week, Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca sit down with community builder, environmental activist, and father Ron Obasi, who shares the ways life’s journey has led him to a more mindful place.

TONIGHT, 6-9 CT: Have You Met…? + Meet-a-Mentor LIVE!

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LET’S DO IT LIVE!

If you’re in Nashville, we invite you to join us tonight at Helping Our Music Evolve (615 Main St., Suite G1), for Have You Met…? Live!

Be a part in our live studio audience as we broadcast exclusive interviews with UMC UnderDogs like Terri Lynn, Ender Bowen, and Roz Malone. Hosted by Joe Baze, co-founder of the Ether Community Co-op.

Then, join us from 7-9 p.m. for our first-ever Meet-a-Mentor round robin, where you’ll have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance with experienced music industry professionals including…

  • Aaron Stepp, Ph.D., composer, performer, and music technologist
  • Cidney Grady, artist manager for SymbaSyd
  • Gerard Longo, Founder/CEO of Underground Music Collective
  • Nicolas Soul, performing artist and founder of NuRenaissance Media
  • TRANE Spitta, performing artist and performance royalties expert.

Space is limited, and mentor signups will occur on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to arrive early!

Can’t make it in person? No problem — we’re livestreaming the Have You Met…? portion of the evening on YouTube — and we’ll be including a *very* speciall announcement about the exciting future of UMC and our UnderDogs community. Be sure to tune in below!

The Most Powerful Duo in Indie Rock (ft. Lips Speak Louder)

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Lips Speak Louder rocks so hard that they only need two members — guitarist/vocalist Rachel Brandsness and drummer Angie Lese — to melt faces. The Nashville-based duo has gained traction being their raw, unapologetic selves — and they make the music to match!

Learn about how Lips Speak Louder has burst onto the scene — and discover what we can expect from their forthcoming album, Consolation Prize — on this week’s edition of The Quinn Spinn!

Follow the band: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lipsspeaklouder/

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Staying Unique in the Music Industry (ft. Mary Jennings)

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Mary Jennings wears many hats as a musician, songwriter, mom, and business owner — and she does it all with her own unique style! Jennings’ success across multiple facets of the music industry comes from building meaningful relationships and understanding that, as individuals, we are all a part of a much larger ecosystem.

Mary joins us on The Quinn Spinn to share what she’s learned along the journey, while giving us a preview of what’s to come.

Follow Mary: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maryjenningsmusic/⁠

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Community, Artistpreneurship, and Releasing the Anchors

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I want to thank Kevin Cobus and The Indie Distributor — the wonderful folks behind Gussapolooza, one of our favorite festivals here at UMC — for this spirited conversation on The Indie Distributor podcast.

This conversation took place during the #RoadtoSXSW, and takes a deep dive into the importance of collaboration within a creative ecosystem (like the one we’re building here). We also touch on several of my 60+ Lessons from the Creative Journey, and highlight the importance of showing up for ourselves — while setting healthy boundaries.

Diary of a Road Warrior (ft. Hobo Houston)

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Hobo Houston is a punk rocker, Americana troubadour, and a dedicated performer who builds meaningful connections with audiences across the globe. With his band, Houston & the Dirty Rats, Houston has performed more than 1,000 times, including a run of 100+ shows in 100 days before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Houston joined us before the holidays to chat about the journey so far, and provided a look at what’s to come in the future — including his debut book?!

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Follow Houston: ⁠https://instagram.com/hobohouston⁠

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WATCH: Da’ Healerz Circle ft. Jaffee Judah

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Da’ Healerz Circle is back, featuring a conversation with author, environmental justice advocate, and health ambassador Jaffee Judah.

Sit down with Da’ Healerz (Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca) as they welcome the Nashville-based entrepreneur to discuss his healing practices and journey.

Shot and edited by Nicolas Soul (IG: @nrnszn)
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