Yearly Archives: 2026

Video Premiere: Banshee Tree – “Bright Blue Light” (Live In Studio)

There are many things that seemingly happen randomly over the course of one’s life. For the Denver-based band Banshee Tree, appreciating randomness and rolling...

Singles Spotlight: Stunt Drummer – “Chinese Windows”

Hello reader, How are you today? Ready to learn about another artist making great music? Today I'm excited to discuss Stunt Drummer.  Why Stunt Drummer? The...

Artist Essay: Chomping Down on the Grind of Life By John Camron of Broken Tooth

Editor's Note: This week, Madison, Wisconsin/Los Angeles-based rockers Broken Tooth will release their self-titled fourth release on vinyl and digitally. The rock group is...

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...

Singles Spotlight: The Lives of Famous Men – “Parallel Lives”

Hello reader, How are you today? I'm excited to discuss The Lives of Famous Men. Ooh, what a scandalous-sounding name, eh?  If you're not a fan...

Plugged In: My Life With Electric Piano By Mike Chick (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: Last year, SWT had the privilege of introducing you to Asbury Park, New Jersey-based rockers Yawn Mower and their latest album, I Just Can't Wait...

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...

Singles Spotlight: Julia Minkin – “Sunburn”

Hello reader, How are you today? Earlier this year, at the end of January, I shed the spotlight on Julia Minkin and one of the first singles, "Clouds,"...

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

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

Singles Spotlight: New Constellations – “I Disappear”

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

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

Editor's Note: In February, Grammy Award-winning progressive bluegrass band The...

Singles Spotlight: Marty Blick – “Blue Jeans On”

Hello reader, How are you today? Ready to discover a...

SWT Honored For 2025 Work By Milwaukee Press Club

We're excited to announce that SWT is now a...

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