Water Tower Sessions: Jefferson Ross

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 “songwriter, singer, guitar slinger, and painter weaving stories for the...

Singles Spotlight: Tim O’Connell – “I’ve Got a Song In My Heart”

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Kevin Morby – Little Wide Open (2026) Album Review

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Poolgirl – Still Not Getting What I Want EP (2026) Review

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Singles Spotlight: New Constellations – “I Disappear”

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Artist Essay: Embracing The Mystery of Songwriting By Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters

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Singles Spotlight: Marty Blick – “Blue Jeans On”

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SWT Honored For 2025 Work By Milwaukee Press Club

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Artist Essay: Scabs And Nausea By Constantin Blondy of General Chaos

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Kevin Morby – Little Wide Open (2026) Album Review

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...

Poolgirl – Still Not Getting What I Want EP (2026) Review

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...

Bummer Camp – Fake My Death (2026) Album Review

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...

UltraBomb – The Bridges That We Burn (2026) Album Review

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...

Arkells – Between Us (2026) Album Review

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...

Pert Near Sandstone – Side By Side (2026) Album Review

Hello reader, Welcome back to SWT. Today, we're going to delve into Pert Near Sandstone's newest album. Back in January, we shared one of the album's...

Sassparilla – Honey, I’m Using Again (2026) Album Review

Hello reader, Welcome back. In mid-December, we were happy to share an essay by Kevin Blackwell, the frontman and songwriter of the back-porch soul band Sassparilla. The...

Boy Golden – Best of Our Possible Lives (2026) Album Review

Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Boy Golden. This is the moniker that Liam Duncan has used since 2021, as a Manitoba,...

Josh’s Favorite Albums of 2025

As 2025 winds down, it’s high time that I reflect on what’s been an incredible year of music. In addition to being fortunate enough...

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

Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. The Australian rock band was formed in Canberra in 2019...

Ruby Sparks – Iris (2025) Album Review

Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to explore Ruby Sparks. This is the project of LA-based songwriter Jake Sternberg. Although I'm fairly new to listening...

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

Hello reader, Welcome back. Or welcome to SWT if this is your first time. The following fact may anger some and disappoint others, but unfortunately, I...

Water Tower Sessions

Water Tower Sessions: Jefferson Ross

On April 10, Atlanta-based folk artist Jefferson Ross released his latest album, Low Country Wedding. The album's press release summed him up...

Water Tower Sessions: Jefferson Ross

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...

Water Tower Sessions: Sammy Volkov

“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...

Water Tower Sessions: Seamus Kreitzer of Disaster Kid

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...

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, according to its bio, is...

Water Tower Sessions: Remi Goode

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...

Water Tower Sessions: Great Wide Nothing

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

Water Tower Sessions: SunYears

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...

Water Tower Sessions: 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...

Water Tower Sessions: VLNTYN

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...

Water Tower Sessions: KASIA

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

Water Tower Sessions: Ginny Luke

On February 15, 1974, Deep Purple released its eighth album Burn. It was the first album to feature new lead singer David Coverdale as...

Water Tower Sessions: Justin Webb & The Noise

As Nashville-based singer-songwriter Justin Webb prepares to jump back into performing more full time, he can’t help but feel thankful for the journey he’s...

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