Yearly Archives: 2025

Reviews

Josh’s Favorite Albums of 2025

Joshua M. Miller - December 30, 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...

Singles Spotlight

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

Alex M Theel - December 22, 2025

Hello reader, As SWT closes out 2025, we've slowed our coverage output in December because of the holidays and because everyone here needs breaks (I...

Artist Essays

My Favorite Thing: Let It Be By The Replacements Gets A Fresh Coat Of Paint By Tucker Riggleman (Artist Essay)

Tucker Riggleman - December 17, 2025

Editor's Note: Tucker Riggleman is one of our favorite humans we've interacted with since starting SWT. We've had a lot of conversations with...

Artist Essays

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

Alex M Theel - December 16, 2025

Editor's Note: Kevin Blackwell is best known in the music scene as a songwriter and frontman of the group Sassparilla, a band with eight...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Hemma – “Boarding School Blues”

Alex M Theel - December 12, 2025

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re excited to discuss another Midwestern-based singer-songwriter making great music: Eau Claire, WI-based Hemma. The bio on her site peels the...

Premieres

Video Premiere: Above the Moon – “King Baby”

Joshua M. Miller - December 10, 2025

For the members of Madison, New Jersey-based rock band Above the Moon, there’s nothing worse than someone in power abusing their authority and whining...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Atomic Fruit – “Hit The Ground”

Alex M Theel - December 5, 2025

Hello reader, How have you been? Today, SWT is excited to shed some spotlight on yet another artist making excellent music: Atomic Fruit. The Berlin-based psych...

Premieres

Nighttime at Gardner Hall: Port Ross Shares Debut Album, Reflects On His Musical Growth (Album Premiere & Artist Essay)

Joshua M. Miller - December 4, 2025

Editor's Note: On Friday, December 5, Brooklyn-based and Salt Lake City-born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jack Sperry will release his debut album under the moniker...