The Quinn Spinn

Amy Benedict is an inspiring individual. Amy is the voice of Nashville-based indie electropop project Pottersfield, and has persevered through life's twists and turns to arrive at the doorstep of her dreams with a passion and dedication that few possess. Learn about Amy's journey -- and the important discoveries that have shaped it -- on today's episode of The Quinn Spinn. The Quinn Spinn is recor...

Our OG Quinn Spinn family comes together for QuaranTimes, a Facebook Live stream from different corners of the nation! This week's QuaranTimes is the first official time that the show will join the Quinn Spinn podcast feed on our streaming platforms! To celebrate, we have some Stupid News with Scotty Rock, as well as an extra story about the origins of SisQo's "Thong Song." Plus, JD discusses the...

Born and raised in Detroit, DaChri has long embraced music in all of its forms. As a result, he currently resides in Nashville as one of Music City's most exciting songwriters; truly, an artist whose versatility gives him a Midas touch, from genre to genre. DaChri joins The Quinn Spinn this week to discuss his latest single, "Just Love You," alongside his many collaborations. We also take time to...

Today's high-energy edition of The Quinn Spinn features country singer-songwriter Kelley Jeanne , who just so happens to be celebrating a birthday on the same day we're releasing this episode! Kelley spent her childhood in a military family, and lived in various locations before arriving in Pittsburgh for college. From there, she moved to Nashville -- and brought her whole band with her! Kelley's...

Nashville resident Treva Blomquist is boldly forging ahead on a new adventure. After years as an Americana artist, Treva has stepped into the pop realm with her upcoming album, Snakes and Saints , set for release on July 31. Hear from Treva as she discusses this exciting new direction, as well as why now is the perfect time for artists everywhere to try something new. The Quinn Spinn is recorded a...

On Thursday, June 4, our Quinn Spinn family came together on a special edition of our weekly Facebook Live broadcast, QuaranTimes, to speak from the heart about the events in our world. This is that episode. To be clear, ours is a platform for people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and circumstances. We stand with the Black community in this important time in American hi...

Gavin Shea is a Nashville-based producer who comprises one half of HandMade Productions . In addition, he is the future-pop musician creating cool, innovative soundscapes under the name Richard String . We are joined by Gavin on today's episode of The Quinn Spinn for one of the liveliest discussions in Quinn Spinn history. We discuss his projects, the music industry at-large, and even a little bit...

"Electric" Emma Ohm is a supremely talented vocalist, musician, and dancer with bucketloads of energy and soul. Her latest single and music video for "Not Your Savior" puts her style and talent on full display, and her upcoming Shaggy Head EP is sure to bring the fire when it drops. Today, Emma joins The Quinn Spinn to discuss her projects, with an important focus on the concepts and lessons she h...

Kara Frazier has one of the most distinctive and powerful voices in Nashville's burgeoning soul community. Her debut EP, Seven Ages, was released in March 2019, and she was named an official artist of the Swisher Sweets Swisher Sound program in 2019. Today, Kara joins The Quinn Spinn to talk about her journey, from her native Jacksonville, FL to Nashville, and what's in store for her in the future...

Life's journey can include many detours. For Claire Kelly , life's weird, wild, and wonderful adventure is one of the topics explored on the new album she has on tap for us later this year. We hung out with Claire earlier this winter, before the times of COVID-19, to talk about the new music, as well as some of the "detours" that have led her to where she is as an artist and performer. The Quinn S...

Katie Burke is refreshingly honest and relentlessly creative. Her contagious energy and outside-the-box approach is the central force behind the dynamic and daring KB & the Idyllwilde , whose new album I Just Wanna Love You, I Just Wanna Let You is an authentic volume that breaks down genre barriers. Katie joins The Quinn Spinn today to discuss her journey, which includes finding clarity on th...

Mike Bay just released his debut EP under the Borrowed Sparks name, titled The Prettiest One Left . Getting to this point, however, was a test of the St. Louis native's mettle, as Mike was met with an unforeseen challenge that, at one point, required him to rebuild the entire project from scratch. Mike joins The Quinn Spinn today to tell his story of undying resolve. We also discuss the delicate b...

As a female artist writing and producing her own music, MOLLĒ has a unique perspective on what it takes to find sustained success in the music industry. The GRAMMY-nominee, who splits her time between Nashville and Los Angeles, joins The Quinn Spinn today to discuss her efforts in bringing equity to male-dominated segments of the industry, and provides insight into the realities of living life out...

Songwriter, producer, and musician Jason Threm has a passion for music that is evident to everyone he encounters. We are fortunate to have Jason join us today on The Quinn Spinn. The Cincinnati native, who resides in Nashville, draws on his personal journey and the many artistic hats he wears to offer articulate, thoughtful insight on the state of the music industry. The Quinn Spinn is recorded an...

Asheville, NC-based musician Christopher Paul Stelling is currently on tour in support of his new, Ben Harper-produced album, Best of Luck . Before hitting the road, Christopher joined us over the phone for an in-depth conversation about a number of topics, spanning from the album and tour, to the nation's sociopolitical climate and much more. The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at  Help...

Patrick Carpenter is a country musician whose next single, "Looks Like a Heartbreak," is set to debut to the world on February 28. Patrick also coaches football, serving as the quarterbacks coach at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville under Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Trent Dilfer. We talk about all of that and more, from Patrick's upbringing in Mississippi until now, on this episode of The Quinn Sp...

Texas native Ben Danaher is an Americana artist based in Nashville who has spent extensive time on the road with Aaron Lewis, the country artist and frontman of rock band, Staind. On today's episode of The Quinn Spinn, Ben shares his experiences from the road, as well as the stories of loss that inspired his most recent full-length album, Still Feel Lucky . We also take a brief look into what the...

We welcome you to a new year and decade of The Quinn Spinn! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we start off the fun with indie rocker, Josh Mack. Since coming to Nashville, Josh has released a total of 30 singles to Spotify and has more in store for 2020, including his forthcoming single, "Amor," set for release on Valentine's Day. Today, we discuss Josh's past, present, and future projects, as...

Thanksgiving is a time to reconnect with family and friends. For us, that means reuniting part of our original Quinn Spinn family. Over the summer, three of the on-air personalities from our original 2013-15 run -- The Quinn, Scotty Rock, and L -- got together to catch up. The end result of the hang? An impromptu episode of The Quinn Spinn, recorded on our old, 12-channel Peavey mixer, that we've...

In a polished musical landscape, EverSōl brings a raw, vulnerable edge to the scene that has made them one of the most exciting modern rock acts in Nashville -- or anywhere else. Their fearless, authentic songwriting paints from a wide palette of musical influences, endearing the band to fans far and wide. On this edition of The Quinn Spinn, we get to know Keece and Coffin, the musicians and creat...

Darrin Bradbury is a world-aware folk troubadour whose writing style points out the mundane occurrences of everyday life with wry wit and, at times, dark humor. This is prevalent on his new album, Talking Dogs & Atom Bombs, which was released on Anti Records on Sept. 20, 2019. Darrin joins The Quinn Spinn today, and we talk about the album and much more -- including authenticity, society, and...

Talia Stewart 's new album, Confessional , is a no-holds-barred exploration of human expression . Through her eclectic and dynamic soundscapes and striking, conceptual visuals, Talia uses her art to make us examine our relationships with each other and ourselves. Talia joins The Quinn Spinn to talk about Confessional , her creative process, and what it has taken for her to carve out a special plac...

Warning: This episode features a conversation that addresses sensitive topics, including mental health and addiction. Elisabeth Beckwitt is an indie pop musician, mental health advocate, and member of Nashville's growing independent music and arts community. Her new EP, Indigo , touches on life on the other side of recovery, and is a complete and triumphant story of redemption, self-discovery, and...

Lord Goldie is a Nashville native and musician, producer, manager, and all-around creative human. Her collaborative spirit results in dynamic live performances and studio releases, as she continues to establish herself as one of the leaders in Music City's emerging hip hop community. She joins The Quinn Spinn today to talk about her projects, the industry and her role in it, and the evolution of t...

Austin James is a musician, content creator, and creative individual best known to fans as The Slow Drag . He is simultaneously a man of many talents and projects; he is releasing a new single each month throughout 2019, and somehow finds time to host Facebook Live broadcasts and construct each thoughtful episode of his interview series, The Slow Drag Has a Podcast, Too . For sure, Austin has plen...