Stones “The Bass Playa” is the bassist for UnderDogs Jazzy the Uncontrolled Goddess and Shawney Rainne.
This Wednesday, June 3 from 7-8 p.m., Stones — perhaps alongside surprise special guests — will take his talents to our YouTube channel, all in the name of our UMC Creator Lab campaign.
Creative Pulse is an organization that gives independent artists the opportunity to perform in a variety of settings throughout Nashville. From established and up-and-coming local artists, to those traveling in from out of town, they are providing a platform for artists across all genres to be heard.
Last month, we had a chance to attend their open mic and spotlight series at New Heights Brewing, just south of Broadway. There, we were treated to a tremendous feature performance from soulful piano pop songwriter, a human (yes, that’s his artist name!), in between open mic performances by a host of Nashville’s standout indie artists.
The series returns to New Heights this Wednesday, June 3 from 7-10 p.m., featuring a spotlight performance from South African-born country artist, Wynn Hansen. While you wait, enjoy some photos from our previous adventure below!
Our friend and fellow UnderDog Ty Warner has been on a hot streak so far in 2026. It wasn’t too long ago that we told you about “Connor’s Crawl,” the instrumental, jazz-influenced single released in honor of Warner’s precocious young grandson, Connor.
This time, the Air Force veteran-turned-full-time musician adds his voice back into the mix with “What We Can’t Say,” a mid-tempo Americana ballad which explores the ways our minds can interfere with love.
“Romance is an illogical concept,” Warner said in a video posted to social media. “It’s not like balancing a checkbook or knowing when your car payment is due. It’s based on emotion.”
The story of “What We Can’t Say” positions Warner as an observer of two lovers struggling to work through communication issues and find common ground through the love they share. The tune’s beautifully layered Americana soundscape — produced by Jim Thacker of Kazen Music Group — adds a wistful tone to support the narrative. A listener might imagine “What We Can’t Say” weaving into the post-breakup montage of an indie film, as two individuals pause, reflect, and realize that they’re stronger as a pair.
“What We Can’t Say” features Warner on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, with Thacker performing electric and bass guitar duties. Asha Sun provided backing vocals, and GRAMMY-winner Robin Ruddy added a classic country touch with her work on the dobro. Elements of the single were tracked both in Nashville by Scott Griffin, as well as by Vante Anderson at Wyoming Wave Studios in Cheyenne, WY.
As for the artwork? The tradition of artwork designed by the Warner grandchildren continues, as the cover art for “What We Can’t Say” was designed by Warner’s granddaughter, Nora Jo.
Who will be the first to say, “I love you?”