Hey, everyone! Gerard here. I’m up in Bethlehem, PA (the cradle of UMC’s very existence) for Musikfest, the nation’s largest free, non-gated music festival. I’m throwing it back with my northern work family and pitching in with this year’s festival, which means you’re going to see some guest contributions here over the next week and a half.

That includes next week’s UMC20, curated by our very own UMC Contributor Jenna Rose! But… before we get there, Jenna is popping in to give you all a little preview with this week’s Songs You Should Hear.

Get ready for a whole lot more where this came from next week. In the meantime, I’ll let Jenna take it from here with her picks!

Artist: Abigail Osborn
Song: Gonna Get Over You
Genre: Pop
Jenna says: If you’ve ever had your heart broken by someone who keeps coming back, this one will hook you. And keep you there. Just like him.

Artist: Arbo
Song: Whiskey River Road
Genre: Cajun Americana
Why You Should Hear It: It’s the perfect weekend BBQ dance tune by the brothers Rees (aka Arbo)! Grab your friends, your guitar, and your dancing shoes, and get ready to make some summertime memories.

Artist: Arts Fishing Club
Song: Space Cow
Genre: Pop/Rock
Why You Should Hear It: If you need a song that will turn your frown upside down, this is the track for you. You won’t be able to help but smile, and spread the same love that’s infused throughout this absolute bop.

Artist: Smart Objects
Song: Something Happened
Genre: Space Pop/Rock
Why You Should Hear It: A mystical, strange, poppy toe tapper that will get you wiggling in your seat. If you dare to listen, don’t be surprised if you wake up on a spaceship tomorrow.

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What do you think we should hear? You’re always welcome to let us know! And, if you’re an artist (or represent an artist), you can fill out one of these forms to put your music on our radar!