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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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LISTEN: On ‘Drown in the Desert,’ Mary Jennings Helps Us Weather the Storm

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Following life’s storms, we all have a choice: let go of the pain and find oneself, or stay stuck where we are.

Mary Jennings explores this theme of resilience — even through catastrophe — on her latest single, “Drown in the Desert.”

Building on the socio-political themes of Jennings’ previous single, “Take A Number,” “Drown in the Desert” was inspired by Jennings’ experiences at Burning Man in 2023, which became infamous for the rare, torrential desert rain that caused mass evacuations and many stranded individuals at the festival. The single begins with a calm, ethereal electropop sensibility — meant to mirror the desert landscape’s typical tranquility — before tension builds and washes down on us. Jennings found the desert storm to be an apt metaphor for life’s more challenging moments, when we find ourselves overwhelmed by emotions, circumstances, or both.

“Drown in the Desert” was co-produced by Ryan Youmans, and is the second single from Jennings’ forthcoming EP, set to arrive this summer. Immerse yourself in this one below!

It’s Time for Underground Holiday Hits 2024!

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We couldn’t let the holidays come and go without a fresh edition of Underground Holiday Hits!

This extra special playlist comes but once a year, and is loaded with more than an hour’s worth of our favorite indie holiday tunes through the years. From modern takes on holiday standards to original compositions, there’s plenty to enjoy during your holiday gathering.

Track listing:
THUNDERCLAP! – They’re Callin’ For Six Feet
The Fifth Wheel – I Miss You Christmas
The Mad Sugars – Christmas Wrapping
Lily Lane – Blue on Christmas
Shattervox – Home for Christmas
Kate DeL – Sleigh Ride
Ice Island – The Little Drummer Boy
Josie Cotton – Every Day Like Christmas
Coley Kennedy & Justin Collins – The King of Christmas Eve
Sofa City Sweetheart – Christmas in California
Amanda McCarthy – Christmas Without You
Meghan VK – Christmas Tradition
Andi Jane – You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch
Cat Lines – It’ll Still be a Merry Christmas
Scott Kurt – Run Run Rudolph
Olivia Frances – Harmonica for Hanukkah
Rose Starring – River
Rofo Audio – Stay Till Morn
The Beautiful Distortion – We Three Kings
Zac Young – Blacked Out on a White Christmas
Glamper – Elf on the Shelf
Worldwide Groove Corporation – When the Holiday Brings You Home

Indie Darlings: Vivid Soundscapes & Sonic Experiments

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We love it when you push musical boundaries. It makes our world more interesting and colorful.

That’s why we love rolling out the Indie Darlings playlist, in conjunction with Circle Back Entertainment Group. This is where we throw out convention and blur the lines between genres, giving you a unique compilation of tunes that you won’t find anywhere else.

This month, we give you an opportunity to immerse yourself in new sounds, and appreciate the experimentation taking place across the world, from high-end studios to home setups. Step into the experience!

Track listing:
The Stremes – Got Myself Together
Nico Son – Let This Go
The Ivy – Every Little Ladder
CIAO MALZ – Two Feet Tall
Orland Sunset – Bullshit
Alyssa Joseph – Another Year
Julia Kahn – Badlands
BoyWithUke – Gaslight
Accidental Friend – Empty Love
almost a.m. – Stand Still
Hunter West – Don’t Cry
Hugs, Parking Lot Funeral, & Karaoke Bar – hummin
Post Meridiem – Love
Pierce Alexander – Doll Parts
Sierra Carson – skeletons
Davis Evanoff – Cranberries (2024)
rakey – Everything Is Summer
Adam Lamah – Even If
Common Man – Vermont
Noorani – oceans

Poppin’ Off: December 2024

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Your first weekend of December has its official playlist.

Let’s be real: the same goes for all of your other weekends.

This month’s Poppin’ Off playlist presents you with plenty of opportunities to dance your cares away. Once you return to those cares, never fear: there are some reflective tunes here, as well. We also snuck a holiday selection in, and look out for a super-slick synth pop section nestled into the middle.

“Pop” can mean a variety of things, and as always, all of those things have a home right here!

Track listing:
Streamers The Band – Gone In A Flash
Daniel Arci – Cold as ICE
Mara Liddle – hush hush
CMAGIC5 – Rock Paper Scissors
Alis Vibe – Body as a Vessel
Natisa Gogol – Heavens create
Sid Seth – Wave
Emma Driver – I Don’t Hate It, It’s Just Different
Caroline Romano – Born to Want More
znels – future now
Alison Leah -Meet Me in the Garden
Lawrence D. – Runaway
virtues – U.
Moody Joody – El Camino High
The Silent Room – Veins
Lo Fi Ho Hum – Boundaries
Charity Bliss – joy algorithm
Arya Phenyx – Please 2.0
Stranger Cat – Come My Darlin To The Sea
Lily Lane – Blue on Christmas

From the Soul: This Playlist is Fire!

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Winter chill got you down? Our freshly-updated From the Soul playlist has the fire to keep us warm!

Vibrant textures, passionate vocals, and dynamic soundscapes are the order of the month here. We’ve added a bunch of new selections — including some from legends and Grammy nominees — that have come our way through various means, and we think you’re sure to find something that moves you as soon as you hit “Play.” Don’t let us keep you any longer!

Track listing:
Charles Wigg Walker – This Love is Gonna Last
Laura Nanou – I Try
Nadia Turner – Missing You (Live)
Nashmia – Butterfly
Cymande ft. Celeste – Only One Way
Otis Zheng – Wake Up
Yola – Symphony
Casey Russell – Patience
Cliff Beach – The Work
Mobley – Y’r Ghost
The Wood – Let it Loose
Beth White – Pretty Baby
Kelly Finnigan – Count Me Out
Luke Jenison – Heartbreaker
Watermelon Funk – AFRODESIAC
Fox Jackson – Like That
Shawney Rainne – Cry Me A River
mister pablo – Enough
Miranda Powell ft. Ryan Prewett – HIGH SCHOOL
MADNIK – These are the days

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

Beats & Verses: December 2024

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We’ve followed the trail to new music discovery, and we’ve once again found a bounty.

One project we’re excited about is Heru Heru‘s new album, Heruglyphics, which dropped in mid-November. The Nashville-based trio is a shining example of what it means to keep lyrical hip hop alive — but it’s far from the only example on this playlist.

From nerdcore to hardcore, from pop-rap to R&B, from new tracks to enduring favorites, there’s a full harvest of Beats & Verses for you to enjoy this month. Tap in!

Track listing:
Heru Heru ft. Nakessa & Negro Justice – Barry
Syclonus ft. KDotJay – Me, Myself and I
Gr3ys0n – Times Up
Jamar Rose – OUT THE DARK
Spence Brown – By My Lonely
Emory Jaymz ft. O.N.E. – UNOdat
Harris Hills – Cops and Strippers
RiTcH – Emotional
Lord Goldie ft. Q Shaunte – Lick
Lyrick Musiq – Winter Rainfall
Symbasyd ft. Kelly2face & Adonis – Heyyy
Brett Will – Dominoes
E.T. ft. Therese – You’re A Star
Numoon – I Hate The Sun
BEZ – Lie Detector
Intellect ft. Dave East – Too Many Losses
Usual Suspektz ft. Asun Eastwood – Tower
pher, – moon
Miles Squiers – 24 Hours
Ekelle ft. Ervin Mitchell – Games

All-Americana: Sounds of the Season (and Any Season)

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Sounds of the season have begun to make their way into the fold. In fact, this month’s edition of All-Americana kicks off with a couple of holiday tunes to get you in the spirit.

In addition, we have a healthy offering of new tunes that fit any season, as well as some holdovers from our November compilation. There are gorgeous tones and heartfelt stories throughout, and this one is sure to keep you warm as the winter chill sets in.

Track listing
Andi Jane – You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch
Meghan VK – Christmas Tradition
David Tucker – Water It Down
Lauren Brabson – Notice
Max McNown – Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)
Amanda Keeley – Better Days
The Gringo Pistoleros – I Can Still Remember When
Lucie Glang and Joe Pope – Little Me
Wyman & the Wolves – Sundowner
Dylan Gerard – Need a Little Downtime
The Rebel Eves – Shake the Ground
Mikki Zip – Somethin’ to Write About
Brittany Bishop – Welcome Home
Chelsey Stallings – Give Him the Reins
Jacob Shipley – Death of Me
Dave Robertson & The Kiss List – The Green Light
Jaden Wright – East Kentucky Lady
Gary Hector – Waitin’ Around to Go Viral
Danny Himes – Las Vegas
John S. Long – Cold Stone

LISTEN: Streamers The Band Capture That First Love Feeling

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Streamers The Band

Photo credit: Alexes Hardt

Of all the bangers you’ll find on the first-ever edition of our Poppin’ Off playlist — and there are plenty — we want to dig a little deeper into one that is definitely worth another listen.

Streamers The Band — the orchestral pop project founded by brothers Kie and Bee Kelly — hit streaming platforms back in August with “Don’t Look Back, Love.” A retro-inspired summer anthem, the refreshingly bright single stands out in any season, with shimmering keys and a spirited melody which capture the feeling of falling hard and fast, without a care in the world!

‘”Don’t Look Back, Love’ describes the feelings of first love, and how it separates someone you love from the crowd,” the band states.

The glistening tune is also the one that brought these Omaha, Nebraska natives to prominence. An original demo of the song has garnered more than 1.5 million Spotify streams to date, which let the Brothers Kelly know that they had an idea worth expanding upon.

“For our debut EP, we tracked an all-new version of the song, re-recorded with a 60-piece orchestra and full backing band,” they noted.

Don’t look back; new days are love and possibility are ahead. Let Streamers The Band show you the way!

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