Alex M Theel

Scummy Water Tower Productions co-founder, reviewer, business manager, and editor. Thank you for visiting this site, scummywatertower.com, and YouTube for Water Tower Sessions and SWT Interviews. And all of our socials. Questions, feedback, or more? Contact me: alex@scummywatertower.com

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,"...

Singles Spotlight: J MAU & THE KISS OFF – “Poison”

Hello reader, How are you today? I hope that you're enjoying SWT content this week. A few short weeks ago, I received an email with this...

Singles Spotlight: Julez and the Rollerz – “I Don’t Know You”

Hello reader, How are you today? I'm excited to discuss another quartet that continues to create great music: Julez and the Rollerz. The LA-based band formed...

Singles Spotlight: Gently Tender – “A Mound A Field”

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re happy to discuss another group that has returned to creating great music: Gently Tender. The South London-based sextet, with chamber...

Singles Spotlight: Friko – “Seven Degrees”

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re once again excited to discuss another band that has burst into the music scene guns ablazing, so to speak....

Singles Spotlight: A Place To Bury Strangers – “Where Are We Now”

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re excited to discuss another artist who is making some great music: A Place To Bury Strangers. More commonly known...

Singles Spotlight: Sam Slick – “Tumbleweeds”

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re excited to discuss another musician creating great music: Sam Slick. He's a new name to me, but after hearing...

Singles Spotlight: The Afghan Whigs – “House of I”

Hello reader, How are you today? We've got the one and only The Afghan Whigs as part of our Singles Spotlight today. I'm happy to hear new...

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