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We Don’t Remember the Song, We Remember Where We Were By Bay Simpson (Artist Essay)

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Editor's Note: Earlier this year, SWT introduced you to Muscle Shoals, Alabama-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Bay Simpson via a premiere of his song "Too Good...
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Being Human Is Making Music In Your Basement By Heath Witzen of Under the Poplar

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Editor's Note: On July 3rd, Under the Poplar, the rock project of Silver Spring, MD-based guitarist Heath Witzen, released a great new EP entitled...
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Given and Taken By Brian Willey Of The Black Drumset (Artist Essay)

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Editor's Note: Austin, TX-based musician Brian Willey was gracious enough to share a personal essay with us centered around his father, who recently passed...
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Warning and Wonder By Lisa Molinaro (Artist Essay)

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Editor Note: On Friday, July 17, Lisa Molinaro released her debut album Blind Trust. The album explores themes of stagnation, self-reflection, and personal accountability. The...
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