Tag: Americana

Artist Essays

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

Joshua M. Miller - May 12, 2026

Editor's Note: In February, Grammy Award-winning progressive bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters released its tenth studio album, 20/20, via Americana Vibes. The band chose the album's title...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Marty Blick – “Punch The Clock (And Work The Line)”

Alex M Theel - May 5, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? It's another exciting week at SWT with great content for you to explore, from essays to spotlights to a...

Video Premieres

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

Joshua M. Miller - April 24, 2026

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

Singles Spotlight: Listening Party – “KK River Blues”

Joshua M. Miller - April 9, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? I’m excited to discuss another band that continues to create great music that I know will appeal to music fans,...

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...

Album Reviews

Sassparilla – Honey, I’m Using Again (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel - February 20, 2026

Hello reader, Welcome back. In mid-December, we were happy to share an essay by Kevin Blackwell, the frontman and songwriter of the back-porch soul band Sassparilla. The...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Lester Slade – “Pretty Fast”

Alex M Theel - February 4, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? I'm excited to discuss another artist making some great music: Lester Slade, who first caught SWT's eye late in 2024 upon the first...

Interviews