Upstate Music Mine

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Uncovering the hidden gems and future stars of local/regional musical talent. Upstate Music Mine showcases local musicians, venues, and events from the Upstate region (Greenville and surrounding areas) of South Carolina. Featuring a steady rotation of the freshest, local, original content, UMM hopes to provide a platform for some of the best unknown and rising talent in the country.

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S5E15: "Pot of Sauce" (feat. Justin Johnson and The Shady Recruits)

Apr 22 2024 36 mins  
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We have a fantastic show ahead for you all today, as we are featuring an amazingly talented musician by the name of Justin Johnson.Justin has played trumpet (amongst other instruments) with some excellent bands including The Shady Recruits and quickly-rising Charleston-based band, Little Stranger!This interview was one like we've never had before. W

S5E14: "On the rise" (feat. Trueline Greenville)

Apr 16 2024 31 mins  
Happy Tuesday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode features an exciting new 1700+ capacity venue coming to the area, Trueline Greenville! We had the pleasure of talking to Trueline's Chief of Staff, Sam Blumin about all the amazing things the new establishment will offer the Upstate. Check out more information at truelinegvl.com.Construction is underway, and Trueline has planne

S5E13: "Sympl Syrup" (feat. Sympl)

Apr 09 2024 35 mins  
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Today's episode features a local hip-hop artist and promoter by the name of Sympl! Ernesto "Sympl" Gutierrez has been in the music business for over 2 decades and has accomplished a lot along the way.Enjoy our interview with Sympl, as we discuss his recent happenings and play one of his songs, "Take me to your leader". After the

S5E12: "Sponsor Spotlight" (feat. Hawk Plumbing LLC)

Apr 01 2024 23 mins  
***Sponsor Spolight Special***Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode is a special edition, as we welcome another brand new sponsor to the show, Hawk Plumbing!In today's show, we wanted to dedicate the entire episode to highlight our mission: to help grow, not only our local arts and artists, but the businesses that support them. And we'd like to officially welco

S5E11: "Red, Gold, and Greenville" (feat. Robbie Boggs w/ Flowlife Entertainment, Kabaka Pyramid, and Burning Nova)

Mar 18 2024 50 mins  
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode is one of our personal favorites to date!Not only is it our second edition of the video format of the show (courtesy of Bill Kerrigan of Plethora Films), but we had the pleasure of interviewing Robbie Boggs of Flowlife Entertainment who represents many amazing artists including the recent, GRAMMY-WINNING, Kabaka Pyramid!Robbie is an

S5E10: "Lights, Camera... Action!" (feat. The Chris Vandalay Project & CatatoNICK Plethora Films)

Mar 11 2024 30 mins  
Welcome back UMMPod Nation!! Today's show features another fresh original artist from the area, The Chris Vandalay Project! Enjoy their new tune, "Better than before".Speaking of better than before... Also on today's show, is the exciting debut of our very first edition of our video format! Mr. Bill Kerrigan of CatatoNICK Plethora Films drops by the Beatz Lair S

S5E9: "Not the City" (feat. Brevard)

Feb 26 2024 24 mins  
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Today's show features another great local band by the name of Brevard!Hear our exclusive interview with the Taylor and Tyler (also of Tyler Hudson Audio) as we discuss the band's sound and background. Enjoy Brevard's fantastic song, "Who I was then".After our interview, we conclude with a fun 'This Day in Music' and wra

S5E8: "The Other 16" (feat. Sunset Electric)

Feb 19 2024 21 mins  
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! Today's episode features another great power duo/rock band from the Upstate, "Sunset Electric". We had a great time talking with Nathan (Vox, Guitar) and Tanner (Drums, Producer) from the band, as we got the inside scoop on their formation, story, and sound. Included is their featured song, "Character ".After a fun interview, we

S5E7: "Crispy and Chris P" (Feat. Matt Crisp/Anna Leigh Band & Phase II Express w/ Chris Parks)

Feb 12 2024 35 mins  
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We have a jam packed, extra Crispy episode for you today!Spotlight Artist(s): Matt Crisp and Anna Leigh BandFeatured Track: "Porch Swing" by Anna Leigh BandFeatured Business: Phase II Express Restaurant and Food Truck (w/ owner Chris Parks)After to great interviews from our guests, we dive into our weekly 'This Day in Music' segment a

S5E6: "Mocktails and Rock Tales" (feat. Islander)

Jan 30 2024 44 mins  
Welcome back UMMPod Nation!! We are so stoked for this week's show! Today's episode features one of the best rock bands to ever come out of the Upstate... Islander!!It's been a long time coming, as we featured Islander in our inaugural year, exactly 4 seasons ago (S1E6)! As we discuss during the interview, we've known the front-man of Islander, Mikey Carvajal, s