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Keeping Good Company: Bad Company Bassist Todd Ronning Talks Working With Paul Rodgers And More

In September, Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers made a triumphant return with his first solo studio album in nearly 25 years, Midnight Rose. The...

Changing The Narrative: Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws Embraces Songwriting Shakeup With The Salt Collective

As we enter the early stages of 2024, one can’t help but feel a brimming excitement and anticipation for the musical adventures and discoveries...

Water Tower Sessions: Jocelyn & Chris

For the past decade, New York-based Jocelyn & Chris – the band led by brother and sister duo Jocelyn and Chris Arndt – has...

Interview + Video Premieres: Mike Watt and Il Sogno del Marinaio Create Electric Synergy On Third Album, Performance Of “Purple, Orange, Green + Yellow”

Since he began performing in 1978, singer-songwriter and bassist Mike Watt has thrived in being spontaneous and creating music that didn’t always play by...

Interview: Decades in The Making, Birdfeeder Is Ready To Share The Seeds Of Their Labor On Debut Album

For many music fans, the word Woodstock carries special meaning. Whether it’s personal memories for those who went to the New York-based festival, nostalgia...

Premiere and Artist Essay: The Mascot Theory Blasts Off To The Cosmos With New Song

Andromeda Every time The Mascot Theory starts recording a new album, we tend to be well-rehearsed and uber-prepared to make the best of our session...

Yard Act – Where’s My Utopia? (2024) Album Review

Hello Reader, Thanks for coming back. Hope you're well. Today we're delving into a UK based band that's seen a spectacular rise in the past few...

Water Tower Sessions: The Successful Failures

Many studios today are housed in historic buildings that have stood for many decades, some of which are completely repurposed from their original use....

Artist Essay: Imposter Syndrome By Sean Decker of Mr. Fancy Pants

The original title of the new album was going to be “Return of the Slacks”. Our first album was called “Let’s Pants”; a slightly...

Rock ‘n Roll Prize Fighter: Handsome Dick Manitoba Excited to Bring Punk Rock to Texas (Interview)

For Richard Manitoba – better known as Handsome Dick Manitoba – punk rock is all about showmanship. It’s about going against the grain and...

Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates – Restless Spirit (2024) Album Review

Hello Reader, Welcome back. Hope you're doing well. On February 17th the album Restless Spirit was released via WarHen Records for your listening pleasure. This is...

Brittany Davis – Image Issues (2024) Album Review

Hello Reader, Welcome back. Are you ready to learn about a new artist? Brittany Davis, is a Kansas City native who was born blind. Brittany's mother...

Talk Show – Effigy (2024) Album Review

Hello Reader, Welcome back. This is not the same short-lived late 90s band Talk Show that was formed out of all of the Stone Temple Pilots...

Artist Essay: Elephant 6’s Influence On 2024’s On The Northline As Told By Frontier Ruckus’ Multi-instrumentalist Zach Nichols

Before touring the country with Frontier Ruckus, my longest road trips were Elephant 6 pilgrimages I took with friends in the summers of 2005...

Back to the Valley: Low Water Bridge Band Explores Shenandoah Mystique On New Album

Located in Clarke County and surrounded by the Shenandoah Valley and River, Berryville, Virginia is a relatively small rural town of 4,500 that is...

Artist Essay: 12-String Odyssey By Matthew Iwanusa

I find myself drawn to the expressive potential of two seemingly disparate instruments: the 12-string acoustic guitar and the analog synthesizer. While one basks...

Water Tower Sessions: Vinnie Paolizzi

At face value, buying a new house and recording one’s debut album couldn’t seem more different. However, viewed from a wider, big picture perspective,...

Water Tower Sessions: Crystal Canyon

Portland, Maine isn’t widely considered a place with a rich music history. Even so, locally based rock quartet Crystal Canyon are proud to represent...

Quarters of Change – Portraits (2024) Album Review

Hello Reader, Welcome back to Scummy Water Tower. I hope you're well. Elektra Records and 300 Entertainment present a new album from alt-rock quartet Quarters of...

Tim’s Perfect Album: An Introduction

In today’s music age, I’m often reminded of the cycles we go through in life and art. As cliche as this can be to...