The Quinn Spinn

The Quinn and Scotty Rock returned for another new edition of QuaranTimes, recorded just days before Mr. Rock reached a milestone birthday. We discuss the ravages of age, before we take a trip down memory lane to the Quinn Spinn days of yore. Then, we discuss the many ways the COVID pandemic has shaped our perspectives... and Scotty in particular has multiple examples of emerging trends from the '...

The eclectic Nashville-based rock trio known as Spirits Republic has continued on admirably, despite the inherent challenges COVID presents to creatives everywhere. The band has continued to churn out music and other creative projects, and has plenty more on tap for 2021. We catch up with the guys on this episode of The Quinn Spinn, while also showing love for breakfast quesadillas and the memory...

It's the first QuaranTimes of the year, and we are ready to get to work. So, The Quinn and Scotty Rock got together to deliver this one to your virtual doorstep. We have Stupid News, a little Something For Your Ears, and we share our New Year's Resolutions. Also, we address the elephant in the room (the state of our nation), while remaining focused on solutions to help us carry forward in a more u...

VOLK closed 2020 by releasing their new single and video for "Welcome to Cashville," a high-powered rocker that stares down the music industry and shoots from the hip. It's the first taste of their forthcoming album, Cashville , and it's reason to be excited about what's to come, to say the least! Even more reason for excitement? Today, you get to hear the story of Chris Lowe and Eleot Reich, who...

We've made it to the very end of what has been, by and large, a challenging and historic year. 2020 won't soon be forgotten, and neither will the participants in this year's Stupid News Tournament of Champions. Eight selections were debated, and only one came away with the Jared Simpson Award for Stupid News Excellence. Get ready for an entertaining and hilarious walk down memory lane. Plus, the f...

For as long as we've been in Nashville, our path has intertwined with Timothy Myles on several occasions. The Chicago native came into our sights when we entered and won the first-ever Top Writer Series at Nashville's True Music Room in 2019. Since then, we've followed his journey, and have always found his wisdom and perspective to be perspective. You'll see that shine through here, as we discuss...

Come one, come all for the 2020 QuaranTimes ChristmaHanuKwanzaDan Spectacular! Join us for this age-old Quinn Spinn tradition as we tell you our wish lists, share our picks for best/worst holiday specials, and wear as little clothing below the waist as The Grinch! Opening theme:  REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become Closing theme:  The Mad Sugars – We Want the Night Learn more about The Quinn Spinn...

The Southern Gothic released their six-song EP, Burnin' Moonlight , this past Friday, December 4. Before the release, we sat down with frontman Connor Christian to learn about the record, his favorite moments, and the difference between crafting a release in the studio, as opposed to on the road. We go much deeper than that. We discuss Connor's well-traveled youth, spent in locations all over the...

Earlier this fall, Casey Jo & The Friday Night Dads released their full-length debut, 'Twin Mind,' combining honest Americana storytelling and indie rock grit, with shades of influences ranging from punk and alternative, to psych-rock and blues. On this edition of The Quinn Spinn, the band joins us to discuss the creative process behind the album, and the melting pot of influences that led to...

We know, we know... everybody has their dirty laundry to air about 2020. But, what if we paused instead, and took this opportunity to count all of our reasons for gratitude? That's what we do on this edition of QuaranTimes. We discussed what we've learned -- about life and ourselves -- to this point in the year, and our reasons to give thanks. And, if you're looking for something more lighthearted...

Wesley David was raised in a religious cult, and found an escape through music. Since then, he built a career for himself on the piano bar circuit, and has traveled internationally while opening for a long list of widely recognizable acts. Recently, Wesley released his album Never Late Than Better -- an authentic and artistically fulfilling new release that puts Wesley's sense of humor and raw hon...

Professional wrestler Evander James is a man you can trust. Evander has performed all over the world, with notable stops in IMPACT Wrestling, House of Glory, and Japan's WRESTLE-1 promotion. He has squared up with legends, and is respected across the independent circuit. Evander joins us on this edition of QuaranTimes to talk about his career, the industry, and why it's important for him to give b...

The incredible story of Corrin Campbell begins in Duluth, Minnesota and takes her all over the world. Corrin enlisted in the U.S. Army at a young age, where she served and, later, performed extensively on behalf of the U.S. Armed Forces. Now back stateside and residing in the Nashville area, Corrin is preparing to release Greatest Hits Dual Disc , a two-part album featuring orchestral and remixed...

Kaelyn Warne is a Ph. D student and the host of Seasoned & STEAMed , a research-based podcast about art, science, history, and wellness, delivered in a fun, quirky, and educational way. We connected with Kaelyn as an ambitious fellow podcaster at Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.), and have had the opportunity to watch, as she has launched her new podcast from scratch. One day, we were in the...

Columbia Jones is a Salt Lake City-based songwriter who, like all of us, has had to pivot along his creative path in response to the unexpected brought about by 2020. Through it all, he has remained active, giving us a recent single, "Tourist Town," as well as the upcoming Sweat/Shiver EP, due to hit streaming platforms on October 30. Columbia joined us over Zoom to discuss the new tunes, the impa...

You may have heard about this new documentary called The Social Dilemma . Well, Scotty Rock and JD has a chance to watch it and report their findings on QuaranTimes, leading to a broader discussion about our relationship with social media. We also have some rather uplifting(?) Stupid News, and an even more uplifting Feelin' Good with JD. Plus, hear about the podcast The Quinn was on recently with...

After extensive touring in the U.S. and abroad, Brianna Musco returned home to New Jersey as the COVID-19 pandemic put the world on lockdown. Nonetheless, she has kept creating, developing a new sound which was unveiled on her latest single, "Never Stay." Brianna came through Nashville and joined us for this episode of The Quinn Spinn. We discuss the new single, her travels through Europe, and the...

A Connecticut native who grew up in Virginia, Nick Ryan's early songwriting experiences in Nashville moved him to pursue music full-time in Music City. Born in the 80s, the up-and-coming songwriter draws influence from the likes of Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrissette, and other prominent 90s alt-pop artists. Today on The Quinn Spinn, we go in-depth on Nick's journey, as he tells us about the many proj...

The Quinn, Scotty Rock, and the returning B-Dawg signed on Facebook Live for a special Friday night live stream of QuaranTimes... and after about 15 minutes, we realized that the sound wasn't working! So, to make up for what's missing here, we implore you to check out Inspired Tomorrow and everything it is doing for performers nationwide. As for the rest of the episode, we have Stupid News, which...

Good Friend of the Show Cameron Floyd came onto The Quinn Spinn with a lot to say this week! On this episode, we discuss Cam's evolving musical direction, as well as the adjustments he has made in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, Cam learns the origin story of The Quinn Spinn, and we discuss society's role in shaping 2020 and the future. The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at  He...

On this edition of #QuaranTimes , we come to you live from the DawgHouse. We have some Stupid News for you, and we'll talk about Scotty Rock's first experience with the "Quinn Quake" exercise program. Also, Scotty has a special new treat for The Quinn that we're calling "Tastes of Japan," and L makes a rare appearance -- and brought an Inappropriate Word with her! #GetSpunn Opening theme:  RE...

Teri Bracken of Brontë Fall just released her new EP, Finishing School , is full of songs that "take stock of her place in life, in romance, and in the world itself." We learn about how Teri has come to that place in the world -- from Lehigh University and Berklee College of Music, to Chicago and, finally, Nashville -- on today's episode of The Quinn Spinn The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced...

This edition of QuaranTimes borrows its title from a truly absurd edition of Stupid News with Scotty Rock, which you'll hear on this episode. Speaking of Mr. Rock, we learn about the beginning of his weight loss journey. Also, we learn about the cast's shocking, collective love of Nickelback, and we are paid a surprise visit from a (bot?) friend in the comments. All together, it's a wild one. Stra...

Skylar Gregg has just released her new album, Roses , a soul-drenched Americana effort that stands up as the Nashville-based songwriter's most authentic work to date. Skylar joins us on the latest edition of The Quinn Spinn to chat about the record, as well as how she is navigating the tricky waters brought onto the music industry by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced...

On this edition of QuaranTimes, Scotty Rock introduced us to his friend, Z-Bro, who brought plenty of fresh ideas to what wound up being an unpredictable episode. We get to know the new member of the family, continue the previous episode's Kool-Aid Man debate, and even had time to get a little thoughtful and serious about relationships and self-assessment. Did we mention that there's also Stupid N...