Chelsey Stallings is a songwriter and performer who is shattering industry conventions. Her ability to communicate with vulnerability (both in her music, and interviews like this one) helps her connect with fans, collaborators, and anyone who has had to break past limiting beliefs. Chelsey shares her story -- and the info on her recent single, "Giv…

For independent artists, funding is often one of the biggest challenges encountered along the creative journey. Having the resources to invest in your creative platform is absolutely necessary, but many artists don't know where to begin. That's where beatBread comes in. This innovative platform gives independent artists access to responsible, susta…

Don't let the title fool you: we do way more than gush about our cats with our special guest, Nashville-based alt-country artist Brittany Bishop.But, now that we have your attention, we invite you to dive into this conversation, where Brittany opens up about her creative process and the importance of keeping it real!This episode of The Quinn Spinn …

David Tucker's new self-titled EP is a reflection on the road he's traveled not only as an independent artist, but as a human being. The rising pop-country artist is no stranger to overcoming adversity, having battled an autoimmune disorder and surviving a near-fatal car wreck on his way to a place of gratitude, connection, and creative fulfillment…

Alt-rockers All Poets & Heroes outlasted stiff competition to be crowned Nashville's Battle of the Bands winners. The competition -- hosted by our good friend ARREIS and Chicago-based music platform Local Nation -- helped some of Nashville's top emerging artists showcase their talent, while building a stronger community among the independent music …

You may know Jenna Getty as "that jingle girl" — the one who, following in the footsteps of her mentor, Gary Fry, pursued her dream of becoming a jingle-writer. With over 700 reviews and notable clients such as Honda, Hyundai and American Express, I rekindled a career path that people thought no longer existed.On this Quick Spinn edition of The Qui…

Jenna Vivacora attended the U.S. Naval Academy for college... until a medical disqualification (and the ensuing challenges) led her to music. Creativity helped Jenna find direction after this abrupt, fundamental life change -- and it has helped inform her perspective about what it means to fully experience life. Learn more about Jenna's journey -- …

Brandon Brown is stepping from behind the board and into the artist realm. The Nashville-based musician comes from a varied world of musical influences -- from his own work and others' -- and checked in with us at the outset of this chapter of his creative journey. This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolv…

We are at the end of a truly incredible summer -- one that saw our Underground Music Collective movement connect with thousands of new people, and venture to places we had never been before. Before we forge ahead, let's pause, reflect, and say "thank you." This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashvi…

Cannabis products have become more prevalent in American society. Many states have fully legalized their sale or use, either for medical or recreational purposes, while cannabis products have been decriminalized in other municipalities across the United States. Today, we welcome Marley Sims (a.k.a. CannaBae Marley) for a lightning quick edition of …

Gussapolooza is a unique 3-day camp-out extravaganza that celebrates Canada’s emerging music and arts scene. Based in Cookstown, Ontario, the festival will host more than 50 artists, plus vendors, visual artists, seminars featuring emerging industry leaders, and more. Today, we're joined by Gussapolooza founder Russ Robson, who tells us about the f…

Lord Goldie returns to The Quinn Spinn for her record-breaking fifth appearance! This time, the Nashville-based hip hop artist, manager, and producer is back to revisit her 2022 "Sunday Funday" collaboration with Foundation Mecca and ViB -- and how this hip-hop/country crossover is positioned to break down musical and cultural barriers in Nashville…

Jess Antonette is an independent pop country artist, business owner, and (more recently) dog mom. The always-hustling New York native has worked hard to get to where she is -- and, in the process, has had opportunities to learn from life's twists and turns along the way. Learn about the life events that have shaped Jess' journey -- and the gratitud…

Simply put, Danny Spiro is the real deal. The Alabama native is an outlaw country artist who keeps his authentic values at the core of all he creates. That led us to a fantastic conversation about keeping it real -- even when society or the industry attempts to pull us in another direction. Listen to this genuine conversation, and get hyped for Dan…

As the cost of living increases in Nashville, Music City's creative class must adapt in order to survive and thrive. Five students from UNC Chapel Hill's Morehead-Cain Scholarship Program -- Marli English, Benjamin Garland, Addison Truzy, Jey Sedam, and Chandler Beals -- have spent the past eight weeks in Nashville, interviewing key stakeholders in…

Daniel Fox is a multi-faceted artist on a mission to spread real love through music. A student of the game, Daniel looks for the common threads across cultures and musical styles and incorporates it into his creative output. Get to know Daniel as he continues to grow through his journey, and learn how moving to Nashville has helped him develop new …

The idea of "balance" is one that eludes many people on the creative journey. The idea of balancing our passions, built from scratch, with the rigors of everyday life can feel overwhelming. Today's candid episode of The Quinn Spinn features Nashville-based songwriter and recording artist Kfhox. who shares about the ways she's uncovered to navigate …

Our final episode before we host Sounds of the Underground at SteelStacks welcomes Alex Radus back to the show, alongside guitarist Dave Cahill. Together, they are one half of Hot4Robot, who are celebrating the release of their new, unplugged live album, recorded at Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem, PA last November. We did this live, which means we ha…

We've been here before with Greg Adams of TIOGA. Greg joined us in November for our Nashville Meets Bethlehem songwriter night at SteelStacks, and he'll give us an encore performance Friday, June 21 during our Sounds of the Underground event on the Levitt Pavilion stage. Learn about what Greg and TIOGA have been up to since November, and why next F…

The hype train leading to Sounds of the Underground keeps rolling, as we welcome Bren to the show. The Philadelphia-based indie rock songwriter originally hails from the Lehigh Valley, and we chat about the significance of bringing our home community together at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks on June 21. This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded an…

The last time Tye Vallone (of The Groove Merchants and T & Emsee) joined The Quinn Spinn, we were based in Bethlehem, PA. Underground Music Collective was Lehigh Valley Underground. Moravian University -- where we recorded in an open classroom -- was still Moravian College. A lot has changed, but we're coming full circle on Friday, June 21 at Steel…

Phillip Reese from Your Next Favorite Band joins us again to welcome another Sounds of the Underground artist -- or, should we say *artists* -- to The Quinn Spinn. Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise are set to bring their unique musical flavors to us on Friday, June 21 at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. Learn more about the dynamic layer they'll add to the e…

Alex Radus is a multi-genre songsmith who performs under is own name, as well as with versatile Pennsylvania-based alt-rock band, Hot4Robot. Alex's ability to meld genres and captivate audiences is must-see, and you'll have a chance to experience it as part of our Sounds of the Underground mini-festival, Friday, June 21 at SteelStacks in Bethlehem,…

The one and only Ender Bowen returns to The Quinn Spinn for his third appearance. This time, the musician, author, blogger, podcast host, father, and aspiring compassionist returns as the first graduate of the UMC Academy. We catch up on Ender's journey so far, the lessons he's learned and applied, and his own inclination toward educating fellow cr…

The mindset you carry and the energy that you bring to the world will determine the opportunities and relationships you attract. Is it time for you to shift? This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become The Quinn Spinn Spotify⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.…

With a title like that, don't you want to find out what it is? The OG Family returns for more hijinx, including Stupid News and the return of The Getting To Know You Thing. We touch on New Kids on the Block's new album, 'Still Kids,' and we almost get to Feelin' Good... until JD stops feelin' so good. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become The Qu…

Do you deserve opportunities, fame, and fortune *just because* you're creating? What value must you provide, in order for somebody to provide value to you? This Quinn Spinn Solo Mission uses a real world example to come in with the hard truth. Today, we examine the intersection of music and business. This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and…

Spreading rumors and gossip about others in your community will do more harm than good to your career and life. Let's explore why! This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become The Quinn Spinn Spotify⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhgcfrjZt19…

Alis Vibe makes danceable pop music that is loaded with intention. The Italian-born musician combines European influences with contemporary American pop sensibilities to deliver a message rooted in love, compassion, and boundless creative spirit. On this episode of The Quinn Spinn, we learn about the journey that brought Alis from Milan to Nashvill…

In this Quinn Spinn Highlight, Adam Lawrence of The Mad Sugars discusses the importance of remaining true to your vision, even as circumstances outside of your control continue to change. Stream 'Personal Space,' the new album, out now: https://open.spotify.com/album/1FXmc9xOr4RUuiCe6kHfWt?si=JX0Sizz2TJmA4In-GmNkqQ Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've…

That's just one of many (many, many) burning questions presented on today's episode of The Quinn Spinn.We welcome the OG Fam back into the fold for rapid fire questions as part of Scotty's famous segmentm "The Getting to Know You Thing." We have a Stupid News about a missing person who wasn't quite missing, a Feelin' Good story about a hero in Flor…

Our RESCHEDULED NashLive! experience takes place this Friday, April 26 at Helping Our Music Evolve in Nashville. Featuring the talents of Alexis Donn, The Healers (Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca), and ARREIS, NashLive! presents an opportunity for emerging artists to present their big-stage experience in an intimate setting -- and capture the magi…

Many exciting developments have taken place in 2024. Along with those have been reminders that our time is precious and valuable beyond measure. Today on The Quinn Spinn, we offer real-life insight into determining if your time is well-spent. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become The Quinn Spinn Spotify⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhg…

Our conversations with Lauren Gomance of Soul Fit Counseling are always -- dare we say? -- therapeutic. In this Quinn Spinn Highlight, we discuss what it means to show up our best -- even when we're feeling less than "perfect." This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), Nashville, TN. Opening t…

Ender Bowen overcame a big fear last year, getting onstage and performing under his own project for the first time ever in Nashville. The enriching experience contained plenty of beautiful moments, and they serve as proof that the life you want is on the other side of fear. This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Mu…

Steve Ramona personifies what it means to do business with a servant's heart. In this Quinn Spinn Highlight, we discuss how this approach will help you build lasting relationships and generate better long-term returns. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeFollow Steve!Website: https://www.servinginbusinesspodcast.com/Check out our episode: https…

We welcomed top business coach Joey Drolshagen to The Quinn Spinn last fall for an inspiring conversation about purpose, artistry, and entrepreneurship. Here's a highlight, where we discuss the importance of building our platforms -- and teams -- from a place of alignment. Reach out to Joey! (864) 614-3333 Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become T…

In this clip from our February 27 episode, Nicholas Loise of Sales Performance Team emphasizes the importance of leaning into your uniqueness as you build a community around your business platform. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become The Quinn Spinn Spotify⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhgcfrjZt19NLFagfRB5o?si=75a1de1d78a94064⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Izzy Rage shows no hesitation in being his full self. A highly conceptual, Nashville-based producer and artist, Izzy uses his art as a vehicle for self-expression, and he -- alongside his cohorts in Rage Crew -- strive to create a world where individuality is the norm. Get to know Izzy on today's edition of The Quinn Spinn, where we learn we can fi…

This Saturday, we take a major step toward re-defining the live music ecosystem in Nashville, as we present our first new NashLive! experience at Helping Our Music Evolve. This lineup features emerging artists Alexis Donn, The Healers (Foundation Mecca and Lord Goldie), and ARREIS. These artists have the opportunity to curate their unique big-stage…

I had the chance to visit Live Nation headquarters in Nashville for a listening party with rising country artist Sadie Bass. Of the songs she performed, her ballad of perseverance, "Little by Little," holds some key lessons for those on the creative journey. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become The Quinn Spinn Spotify⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotif…

From Feb. 20, 2024: The Quinn, Scotty Rock, and JD talk about the buildup to WrestleMania 40. Topics include: The Bloodline (The Rock/Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins Drew McIntyre CM Punk R-Truth becoming WWE Champion (possibly against Damian Priest) Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become The Quinn Spinn Spotify⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.…

AU has compiled a plethora of experiences in his 25 years, and he expresses them through the vehicles of poetry, music, writing, and ministry. The Nashville-based artist has plenty of wisdom to share, and he gives us a taste of it on today's Quick Spinn edition of The Quinn Spinn. This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping…

Hana Kahn is creating a unique genre of music called 'Broadway Pop.' Behind the music is a passion for self-love and expression. Take a Quick Spinn to learn how Hana is using her art to encourage a stronger sense of self, in herself and those touched by her platform. This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evo…

Last month, we recorded a series of Quick Spinn editions of The Quinn Spinn at Helping Our Music Evolve. These short, (mostly) 10-15 minute episodes highlighted creatives in their element, as they shared their current stages of the journey. Jazzmin Mitchell was first to be interviewed. The co-director of Nashville-based performance art collective, …

Lillian Grace "creates music that will have you listen for the sound, but stay for the story." The Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer is open about her trauma, and uses her experiences to connect to her audience. This Quick Spinn edition of The Quinn Spinn gives us an introduction to Lillian, and the important work she's doing through…

Nicholas Loise is a Chicagoland-based sales and marketing mastermind, with decades of insights and experiences to share. His company, Sales Performance Team, operates on the philosophy that "high-caliber sales management can move companies to the next level." Yes, that includes independent artists and creatives! Nick joins us on The Quinn Spinn to …

Scotty Rock and JD are back for this month's OG Family installment of The Quinn Spinn. Today, we talk about the build (so far) to WrestleMania 40, including the return of The Rock (not "Dwayne Cena"), the evolution of Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre, and what the current dynamics mean for the rest of the members of The Bloodline. Oh, and we come up w…

TsukiMai is at the very beginning of her musical journey -- and she's coming out swinging. The Nashville-based artist is releasing her debut hyperpop single, "Selenophile" (prod. by Izzy Rage), on Friday, February 23, and she's already hard at work on what's to come. Get to know this exciting new artist on today's Quick Spinn edition of The Quinn S…

Today, I welcome my NashLive! co-conspirator Breeze to the show. A content creator, artist, and creative force, Breeze brings energy and insight from her years in the industry to any collaboration. This conversation highlights the unique, curated live music experiences to be presented by NashLive!, as well as the winding roads that aided the evolut…