Underground Music Collective

10/14/2026

We have artists set to join us over two nights at Gasa Gasa as part of Crescent City Crossroads II, the official after hours showcases of NOLA MusiCon in New Orleans Oct. 28-29.

for details, and get your tickets now!

Get your hands on tickets to both nights of this year's official NOLA MusiCon afterhours showcases!

10/13/2026

As Nicole from Cast Iron Shoes tells us on the latest episode of The Quinn Spinn, there's a certain joy in remaining independent.

Relive Cellovision Day 2 with us. : https://umcworldwide.com/2026/10/12/quinn-spinn-cellovision-2026-day-2/

10/12/2026

The past couple years of travel have shown us that, for all the hype around "music industry towns," some of the most exciting and organic opportunities take place on the fringes.

We wrote a whole piece on that, including some of our favorite examples of community from across the North American music ecosystem. It's here for you when you : https://umcworldwide.com/2026/10/11/the-future-of-the-music-industry-is-decentralized/

10/11/2026

Think you need to move to an "industry town" to find your community and succeed as an artist (or industry professional)?

Think again!

If events like Musikfest, Gussapolooza Music Festival, Cellovision, Confluence Music Industry Conference + Festival, and NOLA MusiCon have shown us anything over the years, it's that meaningful opportunities are happening everywhere you look.

A better music ecosystem is being built all over the world, in places you'd least expect.

10/07/2026

Here's another reason to join us later this month at NOLA MusiCon: we're curating not one, but TWO new Crescent City Crossroads showcases at Gasa Gasa!

to learn more.

10/02/2026

Why fight the battle, when you’re likely to lose the war?

That's one of the questions that springs to mind when listening to "Battleground," the new single from Jack Barksdale (ft. Julian Taylor).

Why fight the battle, when you're likely to lose the war?

09/30/2026

Old and new friends alike came by the UMC Creator Lab Experience last week for some fresh headshots, interview content, and one-mic performance videos. A great time was had by all!

In fact, we had so much fun that we decided to bring our summer photography special back for the month of October.

Our summer photography special is back. Book now through Oct. 31.

09/25/2026

On Thursday, Nashville Briefing and American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) released their annual list of '25 Artists to Watch.'

Now, many people are watching... but perhaps, not for the reason the companies intended.

Nashville Briefing and ASCAP released their list of '25 Artists to Watch.' We're watching, but not for the reason they intended...

09/23/2026

Back home in Bethlehem, Rockin' Ronnie went down to SteelStacks last Friday on a special assignment.

The assignment? Capture the magic of Billy Bauer Band's Dave Matthews Band tribute at Musikfest Café (with opening support from Cass Noelle Music).

for the full gallery!

09/22/2026

TONIGHT! Our doors are open for the first-ever Creator Lab Experience at City Limit Studios.

Get all of your content needs handled, just in time for fall. Select your package and register now!

Level up your artist profile and make it easier to get booked. On Tuesday, September 22 from 7-9 p.m., join us at City Limit Studios (14919 Lebanon Rd., Old Hickory) for the UMC Creator Lab Content…