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

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

Alex M Theel - March 31, 2026

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

Singles Spotlight: Sam Slick – “Tumbleweeds”

Alex M Theel - March 30, 2026

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

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

Alex M Theel - March 27, 2026

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...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Kit Major – “Punk Rock Boyfriend”

Alex M Theel - March 25, 2026

Hello reader, How have you been? Back in February, I was excited to share the song premiere for the lead single, "Not As Witty As I...

Album Previews

Album Preview: Joshua Josué – Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom

Alex M Theel - March 17, 2026

Hello Readers, Welcome back. Have you listened to any good music lately? Today at SWT, we're thrilled to clue you in on a truly amazing recently...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: The Pretty Flowers – “To Be So Cool”

Alex M Theel - March 5, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re excited once again to discuss another band that is making some great music: The Pretty Flowers. Formed in Los...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Blue Twisted Steel – “Lowlight”

Alex M Theel - March 3, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? Ready for more music content on SWT? We’re excited to discuss another West Virginia-based band that is making some great...

Album Reviews

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

Alex M Theel - February 26, 2026

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...