Independent musicians of Earth… you brought the heat once again this month!
It was a lot of fun to construct the UMC20 Best of July, even if some tough decisions were made. There were some all-around bangers and, all told, this month was an especially strong one.
Come on in and hear why. It’s time for the Best of July!
Hear the Best of July
As announced just a few days ago, NashLive! will be taking over Nashville’s iconic The Listening Room Cafe on Monday, October 3 with a special writers round event, featuring songwriters from here in Nashville — and beyond.
We couldn’t wait any longer. Let’s introduce you to the four songwriters who will join us in front of The Listening Room’s brick wall backdrop!
Meet the Songwriters
Here is the first of a few NashLive! fall lineup announcements coming your way this week!
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This Friday, we will continue to diversify your sonic palettes with multi-colored soundscapes full of imagination.
We’re excited to present this week’s Songs You Should Hear, because all three of this week’s selections stretch genres past perceived boundaries. Craftily-woven, diverse influences are the name of the game this week — and it’s a game we’re delighted to play!
Hear What You Should
Tuesdays have been especially productive around here lately — so productive, that it’s taken us an extra day each week in July to compile the week’s UMC20 playlist.
Like its predecessor, this one’s worth the wait. It starts off with some raucous rock and roll (and gives a nod to this week’s NashLive! show at The 5 Spot), then heads into alternative, hip hop, and pop territory. We crossfade from pop into country, and finish it off with a solid helping of soul.
Find some new favorite tunes below!
Listen to UMC20
Isn’t it fitting that the debut single from a band called Real Humans would serve as a commentary on how we’re all… real humans?
Hear “Body Count”
Let’s keep these globe-spanning tracks from international artists coming!
Get some ‘SOLAR POWER’
When we get busy, we stay busy. When we get a little too busy, we need a little more time to properly listen to the 20 songs that will make up the week’s UMC20.
This is another edition that’s worth the wait. We’ve got some fresh, hot rock anthems; varying shades of Americana; all kinds of pop, soul, and R&B, and even a little bit of ambient electronica. This week’s playlist is a true variety pack!
Listen to UMC20
The future of hip hop is here, and it’s more vibrant than ever.
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Let’s all chill for a minute with some mellow indie rock from the West Coast.
Hear ‘Rushing Lattice’