Interviews

John R. Miller Navigates The Great Unknowing

"As far as Americana goes, it feels like it's just kind of a catch-all shorthand for song-based music these days." That's how Nashville-based singer-songwriter John R. Miller, who has largely been connected to the genre,...
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Album Reviews

Mock Media – Rat Bastard (2026) Album Review

Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into the...
Album Reviews

Yard Act – You’re Gonna Need A Little Music (2026) Album Review

Hello reader, Welcome back, or welcome if this is your...
Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Inland Years – “Only In Dreams”

Hello reader, How are you today? Welcome back, or welcome if...
Artist Essays

Graverobbers By Jon Moore Of Tiger Bear Wolf (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: On Friday, July 17, rockers Tiger Bear...
Sessions

Water Tower Session: Erin Duvall

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Dallas, Texas-based...
Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Andrew Sa – “Lavender Cowboy”

Hello reader, How's your week been? Today, I'm thrilled to be...
Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Jaco Jaco – “Over When It’s Over”

Hello reader, How are you doing? Today, I'm back after yesterday's...
Premieres

Video Premiere: Sid Simons – “Under My Skin”

From the press release of this song: "Sid Simons is a New...

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Reviews

Mock Media – Rat Bastard (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into the band Mock Media. This is a band that I've recently found out exists, and I'm...
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Yard Act – You’re Gonna Need A Little Music (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back, or welcome if this is your first visit to SWT. Please look around the site and stay awhile. Our search bar...
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Kit Major – Miss Ego EP (2026) Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. Hope you're alright. Today, we're going to delve into Kit Major again. This time for a review. As both her bio and...
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Alex Amen – Sun of Amen (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. Ready to explore today? Today, we're going to delve into the well-traveled, curious US-based artist and singer-songwriter Alex Amen. The 26-year-old is...
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John R. Miller – The Great Unknowing (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. If this is your first time, welcome. Explore the site a bit after finishing this review and come back for more. Today,...
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Shinedown – EI8HT (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back or welcome if this is your first time at SWT. Explore the place a bit. stick around a bit. Today, we're going...
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Devlin and The Harm – Devlin and The Harm (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. It's time for another set of new releases this week. What's been one of your favorite new albums this month? Of...
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Kevin Morby – Little Wide Open (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into the primarily LA-based but also Kansas-based Kevin Morby. Born in Texas, Morby was raised all over as...
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Poolgirl – Still Not Getting What I Want EP (2026) Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Poolgirl. While they are a new band to my ears, the press release for their upcoming...
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Bummer Camp – Fake My Death (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. Or if this is your first time here at SWT, welcome. Explore the place and stick around awhile. Today, we're going to...
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UltraBomb – The Bridges That We Burn (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. Or if this is your first time, welcome. Stick around. Today, we're going to delve into UltraBomb's newest album, The Bridges That We...
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Arkells – Between Us (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello reader, Welcome back. How are you today? Ready to explore a band and album? We're going to delve into the Canadian band, Arkells. The alt-rock...
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Water Tower Sessions

Sessions

Water Tower Session: Erin Duvall

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Dallas, Texas-based singer Erin Duvall via a premiere and artist essay. For...
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Water Tower Session: Erin Duvall

Joshua M. Miller -
Earlier this year, we introduced you to Dallas, Texas-based singer Erin Duvall via a premiere and artist essay. For the past two decades, she...
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Water Tower Sessions: Reva K

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Author Paul Angone once said, "Surviving your 20s is sometimes nothing more glamorous than just holding on for dear life on the back of...
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Water Tower Sessions: Jefferson Ross

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On April 10, Atlanta-based folk artist Jefferson Ross released his latest album, Low Country Wedding. The album's press release summed him up perfectly, describing him as a...
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Water Tower Sessions: Sammy Volkov

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“My life’s ambition has been to create an album that could stand alongside the records I studied as a kid,” says Edmonton, Alberta native...
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Water Tower Sessions: Seamus Kreitzer of Disaster Kid

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Hello reader, Welcome to the weekend! Ready to get your eyes and ears on another terrific session performance? Today, Water Tower Sessions makes its 2026 debut...
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Water Tower Sessions: Inland Years

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

Joshua M. Miller -
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

Daniel Graham -
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

Lew Apollo -
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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Water Tower Sessions: VLNTYN

Joshua M. Miller -
We're excited to shed a spotlight with you today on Milwaukee, Wisconsin based rock band VLYNTYN, via their entry for our Water Tower Sessions...
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Water Tower Sessions: KASIA

Catherine Krol -
“Best Days” was recorded in September of this year, engineered and filmed by my partner Joey Buttlar. We walked around Humboldt Park in the...
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Album Reviews

Bill Ryder-Jones: Iechyd Da (2024) – Album Review

Alex M Theel -
Hello Reader, Welcome back. English native Bill Ryder-Jones has released a...
Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Oh Geeez, Not Again – “Think Fast”

Joshua M. Miller -
Hello reader, How are you today? If you enjoy bands that...
Sessions

Water Tower Sessions: Justin Webb & The Noise

Joshua M. Miller -
As Nashville-based singer-songwriter Justin Webb prepares to jump back...
Artist Essays

Artist Essay: “Lament” Essay By Red Scarves’ Braden Poole

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Lament is a song that was inspired by events...
Features

Interview: BODEGA Won’t Be Controlled On New Album Our Brand Could Be YR Life

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Brooklyn based band BODEGA - which takes its name...

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