Tag Archives: indie pop playlist

Poppin’ Off!: November 2024

Posted on by Leave a comment

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

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: The Playlists Debut from UMC on Nov. 4

Posted on by Leave a comment

You need a place to listen to your favorite independent and emerging artists, and we’re happy to oblige.

On November 4, we will reveal The Playlists, a series of UMC-curated compilations on Spotify. This time, we’re doing things a little differently, by creating unique playlists for a variety of genre subsets.

No matter your musical flavor, we’ll have a place for you! The Playlists will include…

  • Rock On!: A compilation for all things rock & roll — indie, alternative, hard rock, and more!
  • Poppin’ Off!: Fresh pop finds, full of big sounds and even bigger hooks.
  • All-Americana: Straight from the heartland, this playlist features the best emerging country, roots, blues, folk, and bluegrass
  • Beats & Verses: The best discoveries from the world of hip hop and R&B.
  • From the Soul: Soul, funk, jazz, and R&B to make us sing, dance, and feel all the feelings.

Once released, The Playlists will be updated with fresh tracks on the first Monday of every month. To submit your music for consideration, click the button below!

SUBMIT NOW