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Anyway, onto the UMC20 Best of May…
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Sometimes, a song comes along that feels like a warm embrace; an assurance as the world closes in that everything is, in fact, going to be OK.
In that sense, Denver’s The Runaway Grooms have struck gold with their new single, “Heartwork.”
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It’s a high-powered, rock-heavy start to this week’s UMC20 playlist. That’s where it starts, but it’s not where it ends up.
You’ll notice different moods and genres gradually peppering their way in as you progress through this week’s 20-track volume. And, for all of the frenetic energy that starts things off, by the end of the ride, you’ll be vibing on a completely different wavelength.
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The enchanting pull of toxic love. The hypnotizing allure of pushing a stone uphill toward an end goal. The temptation of greener pastures.
Life puts us in a variety of complicated situations and leads us through complex emotions. Today’s Songs You Should Hear illustrate the shades of grey we encounter as we navigate through life.
Hear What You Should
It’s been quite a month around these parts!
We enjoyed lots of live performances. We welcomed new submissions from all over the world. We had fun in the process.
Can’t ask for much more than that, right?
We feel good about where this summer is headed, and we’re here for wherever the adventure takes us. Today, it brings us to celebrate the UMC20 Best of May. Hear a sample of what the past month had to offer below!
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You’ve made it to the end of another week! Your reward? A fresh batch of Songs You Should Hear!
This week’s edition does a good job of covering a lot of ground in just three songs, bringing us from a cross-section of nostalgia from the 1970s and 80s, to slick and modern R&B production.
Step on in and try something new!
Hear What You Should
We can feel the summer approaching, with all of these warm, carefree anthems coming our way.
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On Wednesday night, our friends in The Blue Trees came to Helping Our Music Evolve in East Nashville for the latest edition of Wine & Whine, a UMC Fun -N- Games segment sponsored by City Winery Nashville.
Join Michelle Stone and Jenna Rose as they get to know this Southern groove rock band on the rise. Stick around until the end, and you’ll hear a couple of stripped-down tunes, live in the studio!
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With the weather warming up and the days becoming brighter in middle Tennessee, this much is clear: life begins anew, all around us.
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Brian and Jon from King Locomotive stopped by Helping Our Music Evolve for a game of charades with Michelle Stone and Jenna Rose — and truly, we make it up as we go along!
Watch to get to know the guys and to see how our game turns out, and don’t forget to stick around until the end for a special in-studio performance!
Watch it Live! (6 p.m. CT)