SAVE THE DATE: This Fall, UMC Comes Home
This holiday season, we’re taking this thing back to where it all started!
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UMC20: Across Genre Lines (May 23, 2023)
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Did you know that you can support Underground Music Collective, any time of year? By making a tax-deductible donation to UMC via The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, you ensure that we can keep sharing songs and stories from independent creatives everywhere, for years to come. Click here to get started!
Anyway, onto this week’s edition of UMC20…
Listen to UMC20Going Home Again: ‘Your Next Favorite Band’ Hosts UMC Founder Gerard Longo This Tuesday
Before there was Underground Music Collective, there was Lehigh Valley Underground, a plucky regional music blog based in Bethlehem, PA.
The origin point of that blog? Of course, it’s our Official Podcast, The Quinn Spinn, which is still running strong in its 10th year.
Over the course of the past decade, we’ve had the opportunity to make countless connections with artists and fellow creatives near and far. However, some of the strongest and most enduring reside right back home in Bethlehem!
Read moreLISTEN: On ‘UFO,’ Stacey Kelleher Contemplates an Otherworldly Love
Have you ever been in a seemingly perfect relationship, where the blurred lines between fantasy and reality cause your mind to play tricks on you?
Hear ‘UFO’Keeping Your Creative Ambitions in Balance with Meg Rilley
Meg Rilley is a powerhouse southern rock artist located in Nashville. A lifelong performer and musician, Meg’s evolution as an artist and a person shines through in her artistic expression and her approach to pursuing her dreams.
This week on The Quinn Spinn, Meg discusses the journey, as well as her new single, “Below Average.”
#GetSpunnBuilding Relationships: Why Musicians Should Not Solely Rely on Social Media or TikTok
In today’s digital age, social media platforms like TikTok have become powerful tools for musicians to reach a wider audience, making the journey of being an independent musician just a little bit more attainable.
However, solely relying on these platforms can be a double-edged sword. While they provide exposure, they lack the personal connection that comes from building relationships with fans. In this article, we will explore the reasons why why musicians should not solely rely on social media or TikTok, and emphasize the importance of using the connections made to establish genuine connections with their followers.
Read moreUMC20: Shifting Moods (May 16, 2023)
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Did you know that you can support Underground Music Collective, any time of year? By making a tax-deductible donation to UMC via The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, you ensure that we can keep sharing songs and stories from independent creatives everywhere, for years to come. Click here to get started!
Anyway, onto this week’s edition of UMC20…
Listen to UMC20NEW SHOW ALERT: NashLive! Returns to Cobra June 9
We’re getting set for another night in the 2023 NashLive! Cobra Series, live and in-person at The Cobra Nashville on Friday, June 9.
This time, we’re bringing an eclectic lineup featuring hard-hitting pop punk and alternative music, featuring the talents of…
Meet the lineup!Got What it Takes to Become a UMC Ambassador?
Want to help build awareness of Underground Music Collective — and even earn some cash while you do it?
Today, we’re announcing our UMC Ambassador program, an affiliate marketing program that lets members of our community earn revenue for referring new customers to exclusive Underground Music Collective merchandise and services.
“The creation and launch of our UMC Ambassador program allows us to diversify the people who share UMC products and services, with the ultimate goal of growing a stronger ecosystem for independent creatives.,” said Gerard Longo, Underground Music Collective Founder and CEO. “We are always looking for new ways to grow and adapt in an ever-changing landscape, while building greater awareness and creating meaningful opportunities for our international community of musicians and creatives. Our UMC Ambassadors will help lead the charge.”
Reasons to join:
- It’s free to join — no fees and no minimum sales!
- You can earn up to $30 on every new sale purchased using your exclusive referral code.
- We offer regular and flexible payment options.
- You’ll be aligned a growing resource for independent musicians and creatives — in Nashville, and everywhere else!
Sound like fun? Click the button below to learn more and apply!
LISTEN: Sup3r8 Debuts with the Soulful ‘Love Me Like My Mama Do’
You can search far and wide, but there is nothing that quite measures up to a mother’s love.
Hear “Love Me Like My Mama Do”