Tag: Chicago

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Friko – “Seven Degrees”

Alex M Theel - April 2, 2026

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....

Sessions

Water Tower Sessions: Seamus Kreitzer of Disaster Kid

Joshua M. Miller - March 21, 2026

Hello reader, Welcome to the weekend! Ready to get your eyes and ears on another terrific session performance? Today, Water Tower Sessions makes its 2026 debut...

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...

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: Julia Minkin – “Clouds”

Alex M Theel - January 30, 2026

Hello reader, How are you? We’re excited to talk about and shine a spotlight on another deserving artist making great music: Chicago-based Julia Minkin. A voice...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Jontan – “The Only Man You Need”

Alex M Theel - January 23, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re excited to discuss another artist making great music: Jontan, the project of Jonathan Gardner, a Chicago-based musician, educator, and audio engineer....

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Billy Joel Jr. – “Ur A Star”

Alex M Theel - December 22, 2025

Hello reader, As SWT closes out 2025, we've slowed our coverage output in December because of the holidays and because everyone here needs breaks (I...

Artist Essays