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LISTEN: Zac Young’s One-in-a-Million Holiday Tune

As purveyors of the new and interesting, we are always looking for unique submissions to feast our ears upon.

In that regard, it’s like Zac Young already knows us. In turn, he delivered a holiday tune to our doorstep unlike any we’ve ever heard.

“Blacked Out on a White Christmas” breaks past the overwrought, inescapable holly jolly-ness that permeates every facet of our lives this time of year. Instead, we are treated to a sprawling art rock soundscape that carries us through a variety of tinsel-covered settings — while acknowledging the heaviness of the season that is so often overlooked.

“The holidays for everyone are different, but for most people, they are heavy times,” Young said. “I mean that positively and negatively. For some, the holidays are heavy and warm with love, family, (and) memories. For others, they are heavy for the lack thereof. This song brings that intensity, and I feel it’s relatable to most.”

He continued, “And as we know, the holidays likely involve drinking.”

Are you ready to experience the sounds of the season like never before? Get “Blacked Out on a White Christmas” below!

UMC20: 20 Distinct Flavors (Dec. 13, 2022)

Hold it right there! This holiday season, we’re asking our community to support Underground Music Collective’s Underground Rising initiative! 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 UMC20…

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UMC20: Winter Moods and More (Dec. 6, 2022)

Sounds of the season. Sounds from all over the world. They’re all here!

It’s December, which means it’s time to include a handful of holiday tunes, in addition to songs that fit the vibe any time of year. Speaking of the holidays, we’ve also got a few artists performing on this week’s Bundle Up Nash annual clothing drive here in Nashville, if you’re craving some local flavors.

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Daily Spinn: ‘King of Christmas Eve’ Gives ‘DIY’ a New Meaning

How do you write a holiday song — and produce a music video — from more than 500 miles apart?

Of course, we’ve heard plenty of stories about artists having to get creative and work together from afar here in the ‘rona times — but, not like this!

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UMC20: Firing Up the Sleigh (Dec. 15, 2020)

It’s pretty odd to think that we’re coming to the tail end of 2020. For one thing, things have actually picked up here considerably in UMC Land in December, with more live streams and all sorts of other fun on our plates. Imagine that — a December that actually gets busier as it goes.

For another, more obvious point: it has certainly felt at times like 2020 would never end, hasn’t it?

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Daily Spinn: Cat Lines Releases Christmas Song for Those Away From Home

This holiday season presents unique challenges for those living far from home. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many are opting to play it safe by canceling their travel plans.

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Daily Spinn: Sabrina Lentini Wants an ‘Xmas Fling’ This Holiday Season

We’ve ridden the highs and lows of love with Sabrina Lentini all year long here at UMC. As we enter the holiday season, it sounds like the Southern California native is still searching for that special someone.

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