The Quinn Spinn

Here we are again, gathered around the Cellotree for the third and final installment of Cellovision 2026. It's a race against time and fleeting battery life, as we pack another half-dozen interviews into this hour-long finale. Gather 'round for conversations and insight from... Eli Alger of Faster Horses Abigayle Oakley Mario Monterosso Kristin Linegan Monterosso Pi Jacobs Xanthe Alexis &a...

We're back again for the second of three installments recorded at this year's magnificent Cellovision 2026 house concert festival in East Nashville -- and we have ourselves quite a talented guest lineup! Somewhere in this episode, musician and Cellovision co-founder Sarah Clanton joins us to chat about how this unique event (and the community around it) grows year over year. We also have t...

Cellotree Arts has put together an impressive community of musicians and creatives that breaks past genre and geographic boundaries. Year-round, Sarah Clanton and Andy Beckey host artists for house concerts and other special events -- including Cellovision, a three-day festival featuring more than 50 performers in Nashville. We attended all three days of this year's Cellovision event, and had...

After 13+ years of triumph and disaster, joy and heartbreak, and the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime... we bring you the first episode of The Quinn Spinn EVER recorded in our very own space -- the UMC Creator Lab! We're still working out a bug or two (it's a new space with new toys, after all)! While we do, let's catch up on a summer's worth of adventures, and how a few key stops...

Our pop-up tent got destroyed. The rain made everything MOIST. And yet, we persisted, delivering a series of interviews from the third and final day of Gussapolooza 2026. We spent this episode venturing out to other people's booths, chatting with some of the visual artists in residence about their creative processes and inspirations. We also happened to get everyone's stances on AI use in...

The Gussapolooza 2026 party continued on Saturday, and the threat of rain couldn't stop us from getting some insightful convos in. We chatted with multimedia wizard and longtime Gussapolooza volunteer Dominic Liberka, visual artist and women's empowerment activist Angela Francis, and New York-based multi-genre trio Already Late. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become Learn more about...

We are BACK on your feeds -- just in time for the 13th anniversary of Episode 1 -- with an all-new edition of The Quinn Spinn recorded LIVE at Gussapolooza, our favorite all-indie Canadian music festival in Cookstown, ON! It was Battle of the Bands day (sponsored by ROCK 95 Barrie), and we had three of the five contestants -- TRAUMAQUEEN, New Anthem, and the winners... Mirrage! We also welcome gra...

Jesse Lynn Madera is making some of the most authentic music of her career. The LA-based songwriter's latest single, “Woke Up In LA,” is a tender slice of Americana which serves as “a testament to resilience and the persistence of love, even through ‘the dog days.’We get to know Jesse Lynn on this episode of The Quinn Spinn, where she discusses the many stops along the road that have led her t...

There is a cultural revolution taking place in the Carolinas, and Rick Thurmond is one of the people shaping the movement. Rick spearheads Confluence Carolinas, a boutique music industry conference in Charlotte, North Carolina that brings artists and industry minds into the same room -- and onto a level playing field -- every October. The four-day event takes place this year from October 7-10, and...

Today on The Quinn Spinn, we feature a long overdue conversation with a longtime friend and colleague! Dr. Brandi Sims is the founder of Brandinc PR, a boutique public relations agency based in Austin, TX. Brandi's extensive career in public relations -- and specifically, the entertainment sector -- has empowered her to help clients develop their stories and gain widespread recognition through...

As we progress into our music careers -- as hobbies become careers, and our responsibilities outside of the industry increase in volume and importance -- we stop asking the same questions. Instead of putting our whole life on hold for music, we begin to ask: how do I make this career fit into my life? This timely conversation with the returning Danny Spiro dives deep into that question, as we unco...

Listen up, everyone. The music industry is a mess. The robots are trying to take over. There is snake oil for sale, and some artists have bought in. And yet, there is prevailing hope that this thing is turning back toward community and collaboration, in spite of the best efforts from some of the powers that be. That's why your music industry aunt and uncle -- weatherers of many-a storm -- are...

What if the only thing standing in your way are the stories you tell yourself? A radical shift inspires this Quinn Spinn Solo Mission; one marked by the world of possibility that exists on the other side of the walls we put up. We have two choices: follow the scripts our minds have written in order to protect us, or rip them up and write something new. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become...

Through live events, production services, industry education, and community, Andy Beckey and Sarah Clanton are giving independent artists near and far a safe place to land. The couple -- both touring musicians in their own right -- co-founded Cellotree Arts, which features a series of house concerts and a full suite of services for independent artists. Community is the name of the game, and they&#...

A milestone birthday -- and the approach of a The Big 4-0 next year -- brings about deeper questions about life on today's episode of The Quinn Spinn. How do work, relationships, and other passions fit together in the greater mosaic in this season of life? What does it mean to truly be a man in 2026? I felt compelled to explore that -- while teasing some ideas that have been rolling around in...

A Stupid News involving an intimate moment with a household appliance. Our greatest Halloween costumes. The Quinn... as a cougar magnet? We learn a lot about each other -- and the human condition in general -- on this episode of The Quinn Spinn. We also pay tribute to the late Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down, provide you with Something For Your Ears from Dirty Heads, and give you something to feel goo...

Austin Breckenridge is the Executive Director of The A&R Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Texas nonprofit entity dedicated to transforming creative passions into sustainable businesses, by providing independent musicians and creative arts businesses with tools, resources, and education on entrepreneurship. The A&R Foundation offers the Music Business Accelerator cohort, a 12-week program which teac...

Stéphane Wrembel is a world-renowned guitarist and band leader. Influenced by luminaries including the great Django Reinhardt, the French-born Berklee grad has experienced many highlights throughout his decades-long career, including having his music featured in Woody Allen films like 'Midnight in Paris.' Stéphane's creative process meets at the intersection of art and life, and we wel...

Over the course of his career, Joel Kaiser has worn a number of creative hats: songwriter, performer, graphic designer, brand expert, festival organizer, and more. Now, he steps into the music tech space as the co-founder of First Rule, a 'human-first' company that employs AI to give artists control over how their Musical Essence is used throughout the ecosystem. Joel joins us for an in-de...

With 2026 now in full swing, different levels bring different devils. A new year means new challenges and opportunities, and that means digging in and doing the work as the story unfolds. There will be highs. There will be lows. There are lessons in both. It's all a part of the process...Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeThis episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded at The Russell Nas...

We conclude this momentous year with an episode of The Quinn Spinn that honors the journey while looking ahead. The Quinn, Scotty Rock, and L discuss their highlights in 2025, as well as what their hopes for 2026. We also have the return of Stupid News, and an Inappropriate Word with L that is simply too hot for TV! Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become Learn more about the show: https://um...

What are two middle aged uncs to do on a Sunday night, but hop on Zoom, record a podcast, and play some games! We have a little bit of fun to open up the December action on The Quinn Spinn. We play a riveting game of "Would You Rather?" before Scotty quizzes The Quinn on a series of quotes, to determine whether they were said by an actual rockstar or AI... Plus, we recap a monster Octobe...

Here it is -- the long-awaited third part of our trilogy from Gussapolooza 2025! This episode -- coming to you from the final day of this year's festival -- touches on the creative journey, and the lessons it teaches us as we embark and continue on the path. We sit down with artists, activists, community organizers, and more, giving you a full view of Ontario's creative landscape. This epi...

Jazzy the Uncontrolled Goddess is a spoken word poet, speaker, author, and mindset coach whose work begins from within. Jazzy's raw transparency makes her a force to be reckoned with: a creative's creative whose ability to lean into her truth inspires the community around her. Jazzy makes her Quinn Spinn debut today to chat about a variety of topics, including creativity in the age of AI,...

Kelsey Muse grew up in the music industry. Along the way, she's had the opportunity to uncover her true artistic voice. On this episode of The Quinn Spinn, we dive into Kelsey's journey, and how she maintains focus through all of the 'Whispers' along the way. Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become Follow Kelsey: https://instagram.com/kelseymusemusic More about The Quinn Spinn...