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Chelsey Stallings: Finding the Courage to be Vulnerable

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Chelsey Stallings is a songwriter and performer who is shattering industry conventions. Her ability to communicate with vulnerability (both in her music, and interviews like this one) helps her connect with fans, collaborators, and anyone who has had to break past limiting beliefs.

Chelsey shares her story — and the info on her recent single, “Give Him the Reins” — on this week’s episode of The Quinn Spinn.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Follow Chelsey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseystallings/

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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ARTISTS: Fund Your Music Without a Major Label

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For independent artists, funding is often one of the biggest challenges encountered along the creative journey. Having the resources to invest in your creative platform is absolutely necessary, but many artists don’t know where to begin.

That’s where beatBread comes in. This innovative platform gives independent artists access to responsible, sustainable advances — without the need to sign a major label deal. Matthew Tilley — beatBread’s Head of Artist and Industry Development — shines a light on this company’s forward-thinking, artist-first mission.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Learn more about beatBread: ⁠https://beatbread.com⁠

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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WATCH: A Very Special Blue Christmas Cover!

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope that you’re enjoying this time with your loved ones.

I’m feeling festive, and I want to share something with you. I stepped onto the stage at Helping Our Music Evolve and cooked up a special rendition of the Elvis Presley classic, “Blue Christmas,” just for you.

Please enjoy, and have a safe and happy holiday season!

Rock On: Holiday Tunes and Winter Moods

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There’s a certain moodiness to some of the tunes on this month’s edition of Rock On! befitting the time of year. The weather has turned colder, the sun’s light has dimmed, and it’s a perfect time to go inward and reflect. There are quite a few songs here that will give you that opportunity, bookended by holiday cheer.

Of course, there are plenty of high-powered moments, as well. It wouldn’t be the Rock On! playlist if you couldn’t turn it up to 11.

Track listing:
The Mad Sugars – Christmas Wrapping
The Manic Boys and Girls Club – Blacked Out
Glamper – Back Chewer
Josh Gilligan – Anything
Aaron English ft. Francy Planet – Canada
Evan Kreutz – Dandelion
All Poets & Heroes – Dime A Dozen
Harley Olivia ft. Emily Bones – You’re Not Ready
Tell My Sons – Shot In The Dark
Fortunate Losers – Taste
Lips Speak Louder – Dog Days of Summer
Feral Minks – My Escapade
General Mojos ft. Marshall Law Band – change will come
floater. – Half-Life
Doc. Henry – Babyface
KJ Wild – Red Hot Magazine Girl
ROM COM ft. Eliza Harrison Smith – Call You Mine
westwell – Don’t Forget To Leave the Light On
Brother People ft. Bradley Rodermond – It’s a Brand New Day
Shattervox – Home for Christmas

All Poets and Heroes: Using Authenticity to Win the ‘Battle’

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Alt-rockers All Poets & Heroes outlasted stiff competition to be crowned Nashville’s Battle of the Bands winners. The competition — hosted by our good friend ARREIS and Chicago-based music platform Local Nation — helped some of Nashville’s top emerging artists showcase their talent, while building a stronger community among the independent music industry.

Today, we chat with All Poets & Heroes about the win, their journey as a band, and what we can expect going forward.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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Indie Darlings: November 2024

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We conclude our November rollout of The Playlists with the one that brings us closest to our true Underground roots.

Indie Darlings consists of the cuts that are ambient, experimental, and don’t quite fit into any one genre box. You’ll hear shades of pop, rock, and folk here — often at the same time — as you get lost in a diverse sea of sounds.

We phoned a friend for this one, too. Our friends at Circle Back Entertainment Group contributed roughly half of the selections here, because we believe in the power of teamwork! (Also, adding this playlist to the mix was actually their idea…)

Track listing
BoyWithUke – Ghost
Julia Kahn – Badlands
Accidental Friend – Empty Love
almost a.m. – Stand Still
Nico Son – Let This Go
Hunter West – Don’t Cry
Hugs ft. Parking Lot Funeral and Karaoke Bar – hummin
Post Meridiem – Love
Chasing Tonya – Why
Pierce Alexander – Doll Parts
Sierra Carson – skeletons
Davis Evanoff – Cranberries (2024)
rakey – Everything Is Summer
Adam Lamah – Even If
Common Man – Vermont
The Stremes – Got Myself Together
Max Blansjaar – Burning In Our Name
Unbelievable Truth – Roadside No. 2
Shawn Andrew – Valley of Hope
book NOT brooke ft. Zina – Everything I Wanna Know

Poppin’ Off!: November 2024

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What better way to head into the weekend, than with the playlist that promises — and delivers — big sounds and even bigger hooks!

The boundaries of pop music have once again become blurred. Independent pop artists from all over the world are innovating, combining catchy melodies and slick production with subtle nuances that will excite even the most seasoned listener. Our debut edition of Poppin’ Off! captures many such moments, leaving you with an hour’s worth of musical memories, sure to stick in your mind long past the weekend.

Track listing
CMAGIC5 – Rock Paper Scissors
Alis Vibe – Body as a Vessel
Sid Seth – Wave
Emma Driver – Try Hard
znels – future now
Daniel Arci – In My Dreams
Allison Leah – Meet Me in the Garden
Harris Hills – HATE
Alew – Loophole
Brooke Martin – bad guy
Lawrence D. – Runaway
(virtues) – U.
The Silent Room – Veins
Mary Jennings ft. Fame & Fiction – Take a Number
Streamers The Band – Don’t Look Back, Love
Lo Fi Ho Hum – Boundaries
Charity Bliss – joy algorithm
TEHYA – trap door
JULEZ – Hey There
Linn Holmes – Baby Blue

From the Soul: November 2024

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The best music comes straight From the Soul. And, while all of The Playlists carry a special essence, there’s something extra tasty about this one.

There’s soul, funk, blues, R&B, and even a little bit of reggae awaiting you within this 20-track collection. It’s plenty to keep you feeling alive, feeling in love, and even (sometimes) feeling the burn. The passion behind every expressive note and thoughtful lyric is palpable!

Track listing
Miller and the Other Sinners – Better Times, Better Days
Cliff Beach – The Work
Mobley – Y’r Ghost
The Wood – Let it Loose
Groove Merchants – Real Estate
Natasha Blaine – Medicine
Beth White – Pretty Baby
Marcus King – F*ck My Life Up Again
The Late Arrivals Club – When a Lover Says Goodbye
I Nu – GLOOMY BAR
The Dip – Love Direction
Kelly Finnigan – Count Me Out
Luke Jenison – Heartbreaker
Watermelon Funk – AFRODESIAC
Fox Jackson – Like That
Chasing Daylight – One of These Days
Lyrick Musiq – Winter Rainfall
Shawney Rainne – Cry Me A River
mister pablo – Enough
Miranda Powell & Ryan Prewett – HIGH SCHOOL

Choosing to Live Completely (ft. Jenna Vivacora)

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Jenna Vivacora attended the U.S. Naval Academy for college… until a medical disqualification (and the ensuing challenges) led her to music. Creativity helped Jenna find direction after this abrupt, fundamental life change — and it has helped inform her perspective about what it means to fully experience life.

Learn more about Jenna’s journey — and how its different components have informed her perspective.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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10 Minutes of Raw Gratitude

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We are at the end of a truly incredible summer — one that saw our Underground Music Collective movement connect with thousands of new people, and venture to places we had never been before.

Before we forge ahead, let’s pause, reflect, and say “thank you.”

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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