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Building Community Through Common Values (ft. Ben Harris)

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Ben Harris has turned the pain of loss into purpose, and a love of people into incredible community-building initiatives.

The Georgia native is the co-founder of Sibling Strong Retreats, a peer-support retreat program for bereaved siblings built on three pillars of adventure activity, grief work, and rest.

In the music industry, Ben also serves as the manager for Americana artist and fellow community builder, Eli Blackshear — who is our guest on next week’s episode!

Today, Ben joins us to talk about the importance of creating meaningful connections from one’s values — and the full array of experiences that shaped them.

Learn more about Ben: ⁠https://benharris207.com⁠.
This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at City Limit Studios, Old Hickory, TN.
Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become
Learn more about The Quinn Spinn: ⁠https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn⁠

The Quinn Spinn Live at Cellovision 2026: Day 3

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Here we are again, gathered around the Cellotree for the third and final installment of Cellovision 2026.

It’s a race against time and fleeting battery life, as we pack another half-dozen interviews into this hour-long finale. Gather ’round for conversations and insight from…

Eli Alger of Faster Horses
Abigayle Oakley
Mario Monterosso
Kristin Linegan Monterosso
Pi Jacobs
Xanthe Alexis & Ben Mathews

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

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The Quinn Spinn Live from Cellovision 2026: Day 2

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We’re back again for the second of three installments recorded at this year’s magnificent Cellovision 2026 house concert festival in East Nashville — and we have ourselves quite a talented guest lineup!

Somewhere in this episode, musician and Cellovision co-founder Sarah Clanton joins us to chat about how this unique event (and the community around it) grows year over year.

We also have the privilege of hearing from…
Julie from Midnight Rubies
Tai Shan
Nicole from Cast Iron Shoes
Yonna Jones
Erin Eades

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn

The Quinn Spinn Live from Cellovision 2026: Day 1

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Cellotree Arts has put together an impressive community of musicians and creatives that breaks past genre and geographic boundaries. Year-round, Sarah Clanton and Andy Beckey host artists for house concerts and other special events — including Cellovision, a three-day festival featuring more than 50 performers in Nashville.

We attended all three days of this year’s Cellovision event, and had the opportunity to sit down with artists, industry professionals, and attendees to get their take on the event, the importance of community, and the state of the creative ecosystem.

This episode features:
Anjlee Khurana (Prolific Entertainment Law Firm)
Gabe Baker (Musician)
Alyssa Mongiovi (Musician)
John Milton (Musician)
Eli Blackshear (Musician)
Angie Jayne (Musician/Founder of Creative Pulse Nashville)

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn

Building a Stronger Creative Ecosystem (Our first episode in the UMC Creator Lab!)

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After 13+ years of triumph and disaster, joy and heartbreak, and the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime… we bring you the first episode of The Quinn Spinn EVER recorded in our very own space — the UMC Creator Lab!

We’re still working out a bug or two (it’s a new space with new toys, after all)! While we do, let’s catch up on a summer’s worth of adventures, and how a few key stops along the journey — Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA), Gussapolooza (Cookstown, ON), and Cellovision 2026 (Nashville, TN) — have shed a light on the pockets of community being created across the creative ecosystem.

The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced inside the UMC Creator Lab at City Limit Studios (Old Hickory, TN).

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn

SEPT. 22: The UMC Creator Lab Content Experience!

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Level up your artist profile and make it easier to get booked.

On Tuesday, September 22 from 7-9 p.m., join us at City Limit Studios (14919 Lebanon Rd., Old Hickory) for the UMC Creator Lab Content Experience, an event designed specifically for independent musicians and creators who want clean, professional media assets. For one evening, rotate through dedicated rooms or pick individual stations to get everything you need for your promotional materials.

The Experience & Individual Station Pricing

  • The Infinity Room (Headshots with Gerard): Clean, professional portraits that look great for press features, social media, and booking profiles.
    Individual Price: $50
  • The Creator Lab (Interviews with Kelsey Muse): A short, friendly 3 to 5 minute interview that helps showcase your personality and background to fans and industry folks.
    Individual Price: $50
  • The Saloon (One Mic Performance with NuRenaissance): A clean, single take live performance video for songs under 3 minutes with professionally mixed audio.
    Individual Price: $75

Choose Your Package

1. The Artist EPK Package

Includes Professional Headshots and the Interview.

The core package to get your visual and background profile ready for sharing.

  • Early Bird (Register by September 7): $60
  • Advance (September 8 to September 21): $70
  • Day Of (September 22): $85

2. The Raise the Bar Package (Best Value)

Includes Headshots, Interview, AND the One Mic Performance.

The complete package so you walk away with a full set of promotional media.

  • Early Bird (Register by September 7): $100
  • Advance (September 8 to September 21): $125
  • Day Of (September 22): $150

Want to sign up for just one station instead? Individual station options are available at checkout.

Important Details

  • Turnaround Times: Headshots and interviews will be ready within 5 business days. Performance videos will be ready within 10 business days because of audio mixing.
  • Capacity is Limited: To keep things running smoothly and ensure quality, we are only taking a limited number of artists. Lock in your spot now before early bird pricing ends on September 7.

Got questions? Send a direct message to us on Instagram @umcworldwide. Ready to register? Do it now!

TONIGHT, 7p: Stones “The Bass Playa” YouTube Takeover

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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.

SUPPORT THE CREATOR LAB

Trusting Your Creative Vision (ft. Jesse Lynn Madera)

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Jesse Lynn Madera is making some of the most authentic music of her career. The LA-based songwriter’s latest single, “Woke Up In LA,” is a tender slice of Americana which serves as “a testament to resilience and the persistence of love, even through ‘the dog days.’

We get to know Jesse Lynn on this episode of The Quinn Spinn, where she discusses the many stops along the road that have led her to uncover and share her truth, as only she can.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become

Learn more about Jesse Lynn: https://www.jesselynnmadera.com/
Learn more about The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

WATCH: Nicólas Soul & Foundation Mecca Catch the ‘smoky blues’

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A weekend trip to the Smoky Mountains has resulted in the latest collaboration between UnderDogs.

Nicólas Soul teamed up with fellow hip hop artist and UMC Academy Faculty member Foundation Mecca on “smoky blues,” from the former’s latest full-length project, RISE OF THE LOST. Last weekend, the duo drove to eastern Tennessee to bless us with some visuals to go alongside the contemplative single.

“smoky blues” is dedicated to the memory of Bryce Evans, whose body was found in a remote location within Smoky Mountain National Park after going missing for five days. The verses recall the ways we experience and cope with pain in today’s society — whether through the news, or in our everyday lives. Through it all, the message is clear: every single one of us has scars. The bravest among us face them once they are brought to light.

“smoky blues” was produced by mangiiia, with the chorus performed by vocalists Shelby Conquest and Gianni Cashtro. Watch the video below!

UPDATE: As of press time, Foundation Mecca’s other most recent collaboration with Stefan Heuer on “I’ve Done Wrong” has eclipsed 44,000 streams across platforms, less than two weeks after release. In addition, Foundation’s monthly Spotify listener count has skyrocketed to more than 24,000 since release.

A Week in NOLA: The Official Vlogumentary (Produced by NuRenaissance)

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If you’ve been following our journey around here, you’re probably well aware that we took the UnderDogs on down to New Orleans to participate in this year’s NOLA MusiCon. We had a wonderful time connecting with the creatives in this vibrant community, and we look forward to spending a lot more time together in the months and years ahead.

We were also fortunate to have Nicolas Soul with us. In addition to being an UnderDog and NEXT2RISE artist, Nicolas documented the entire trip through his media company, NuRenaissance. He caught all of the action — from time spent at the conference, to the diverse talent on display during its showcases, to after-hours hangs from the studio to Bourbon St.

It’s an incredibly fun watch — one which illustrates what it means to be an UnderDog by providing a genuine view into the joy of the experience. Sit back and enjoy!

Thanks to NOLA MusiCon for having us, DAWn Audio for being our NOLA-based family, and our sponsors at Guidance Whiskey and Ether Nashville for their support.

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