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Singles Spotlight: Pert Near Sandstone – “Pipe Dream”

Hello reader, How are you today? Ready for the first singles spotlight of 2026? SWT is excited to discuss another band that continues to create and curate great music: Pert Near Sandstone. The Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota-based...
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Artist Essays

Artist Essay: Now Or Never By Kyle Rightley Of Driveway Thriftdwellers

Editor's Note: In November, Wisconsin Americana-rock band the Driveway...
Reviews

Josh’s Favorite Albums of 2025

As 2025 winds down, it’s high time that I...
Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Billy Joel Jr. – “Ur A Star”

Hello reader, As SWT closes out 2025, we've slowed our...
Artist Essays

My Favorite Thing: Let It Be By The Replacements Gets A Fresh...

Editor's Note: Tucker Riggleman is one of our...
Artist Essays

The Continuing Folk Tradition of DIY Music Culture by Kevin Blackwell (Artist...

Editor's Note: Kevin Blackwell is best known in the...
Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Hemma – “Boarding School Blues”

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re excited to discuss another...
Premieres

Video Premiere: Above the Moon – “King Baby”

For the members of Madison, New Jersey-based rock band...
Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Atomic Fruit – “Hit The Ground”

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Josh’s Favorite Albums of 2025

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As 2025 winds down, it’s high time that I...

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers – GLORY (2025) Review

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Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Teen...

Ruby Sparks – Iris (2025) Album Review

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Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to explore Ruby Sparks....

1985: The Miracle Year A Hüsker Dü Live Four LP Box Set (Review)

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Hello reader, Welcome back. Or welcome to SWT if this...

The Belair Lip Bombs – Again (2025) Album Review

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Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into one...

Joelton Mayfield – Crowd Pleaser (2025) Album Review

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Jake & Shelby – Learning To Love (2025) Album Review

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Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Jake...

Briscoe – Heat Of July (2025) Album Review

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Imaginary People – Alibi (2025) Album Review

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Hello reader, Welcome (back) to SWT. Today, we're going to delve...

Jens Lekman – Songs For Other People’s Weddings (2025) Album Review

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Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Jens...
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Water Tower Sessions

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Water Tower Sessions: Inland Years

Editor's Note Inland Years is the home-recorded indie project of Brooklyn-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Daniels. The project's sound,...
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Water Tower Sessions: Remi Goode

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Born in Tucson, AZ, and now based in Nashville, TN, singer-songwriter Remi Goode creates emotionally packed alt-folk that as one press release put it...
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Water Tower Sessions: Great Wide Nothing

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In May, Atlanta, Georgia progressive rock band Great Wide Nothing released its fourth album, A Shout Into the Void. The band features bassist/vocalist...
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Water Tower Sessions: SunYears

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Even after 25-plus years of performing and releasing music, Swedish singer-songwriter Peter Morén still cherishes every opportunity he gets to tour around the globe...
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Water Tower Sessions: Lew Apollo

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Editor's Note: Lew Apollo is an Austin, Texas-based musician Lew Apollo. On August 8th, he released his debut album Fool’s Gold. The album's press...
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Fan Favorites

Keeping Good Company: Bad Company Bassist Todd Ronning Talks Working With Paul Rodgers And More

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In September, Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers made a triumphant return with his first solo studio album in nearly 25 years, Midnight Rose. The...

Aaron Frazer – Into The Blue (2024) Album Review

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Hello Reader, Welcome back. We've made it to another Friday so it's time for more new music! Today, we're going to delve into Aaron Frazer. Frazer...

Blitzen Trapper – 100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billions (2024) Album Review

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Hello Reader, Welcome back. How's your week been? Today we're going to delve into Blitzen Trapper.  A band that I first got into after the release...

Interview + Video Premieres: Mike Watt and Il Sogno del Marinaio Create Electric Synergy On Third Album, Performance Of “Purple, Orange, Green + Yellow”

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Since he began performing in 1978, singer-songwriter and bassist Mike Watt has thrived in being spontaneous and creating music that didn’t always play by...

Changing The Narrative: Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws Embraces Songwriting Shakeup With The Salt Collective

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As we enter the early stages of 2024, one can’t help but feel a brimming excitement and anticipation for the musical adventures and discoveries...

Rock ‘n Roll Prize Fighter: Handsome Dick Manitoba Excited to Bring Punk Rock to Texas (Interview)

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For Richard Manitoba – better known as Handsome Dick Manitoba – punk rock is all about showmanship. It’s about going against the grain and...

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Interview: Friendship Commanders Stay Socially Conscious In Present Times

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For the past decade, Nashville, TN-based heavy melodic rock...
Artist Essays

Artist Essay: On Facing Your Dark Side By Jorge Vallentine (VLNTYN)

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Editor's Note: Earlier this year, we introduced you to Milwaukee,...
Album Reviews

1985: The Miracle Year A Hüsker Dü Live Four LP Box Set (Review)

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Premieres

Premiere & Interview: Hannah Delynn Trusts Her Instincts On New Album, Song “Leaf On a River”

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Nashville-based vocalist/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Hannah Delynn loves all the songs on...
Song Premieres

Premiere & Artist Essay: From Oklahoma With a Dream and a Stereo: Finding Togetherness On “Who Cares If I’m Alone” By Lavendine

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Editor's Note: Today, we're going to revisit Lavendine, the...

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