Tag: Chicago

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

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...

The Continuing Folk Tradition of DIY Music Culture by Kevin Blackwell (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: Kevin Blackwell is best known in the music scene as a songwriter and frontman of the group Sassparilla, a band with eight...

Artist Essay: Lillian King on Embracing Ennui

Editor's Note Lillian King is a singer-songwriter based in Chicago, IL. On October 24th, she released her debut album In Your Long Shadow, via Pronounced...

Singles Spotlight: Orillia – “Little Kid”

Hello reader, How are you? Today, we’re excited to discuss another singer-songwriter who is making some fantastic music: Orillia. A year ago, Chicago-based artist Andrew Marczak, under...

Singles Spotlight: No Lonesome – “Great Eternal”

Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to discuss a Chicago-based artist making some great music, No Lonesome. This is the project of songwriter,...

Interview: Friendship Commanders Stay Socially Conscious In Present Times

For the past decade, Nashville, TN-based heavy melodic rock duo Friendship Commanders have created a soundtrack for the nonconformists and underdogs and those needing...

Artist Essay: Why I’m Not Giving Up By Sarah McQuaid

Sarah McQuaid is a singer-songwriter who was born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holds dual Irish and American citizenship and is now based...

Singles Spotlight: Wide Orbit – “Cough Drop (That’ll Cure My Cold Forever)”

Hello reader, Hope that you're well. Today, we’re excited to introduce another artist who is making some great music: Wide Orbit. The Chicago-based band is just...

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Singles Spotlight: Spencer Krug – “Berserker Mode”

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SWT Interviews: Greg Norton and Ryan Smith of UltraBomb

This week, Greg Norton (of Hüsker Dü fame) and...

Singles Spotlight: Modern Woman – “Johnny’s Dreamworld”

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Singles Spotlight: Anthony Pena – “Grave”

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UltraBomb – The Bridges That We Burn (2026) Album Review

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