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Singles Spotlight: Julia Minkin – “Clouds”

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: 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...

Nighttime at Gardner Hall: Port Ross Shares Debut Album, Reflects On His Musical Growth (Album Premiere & Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: On Friday, December 5, Brooklyn-based and Salt Lake City-born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jack Sperry will release his debut album under the moniker...

Singles Spotlight: Rainshadower – “Daybreak the Spell”

Hello reader, How are you? Ready to learn about another multi-instrumentalist who is creating some great music under a new moniker? We're excited to introduce to...

Singles Spotlight: Rich Hope – “It Come Alive”

Hello reader, How are you today? Ready for another Singles Spotlight? Today, SWT is excited to discuss another rocker/singer-songwriter who is making some great memories for...

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...

Ruby Sparks – Iris (2025) Album Review

Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to explore Ruby Sparks. This is the project of LA-based songwriter Jake Sternberg. Although I'm fairly new to listening...

Joelton Mayfield – Crowd Pleaser (2025) Album Review

Hello reader, Welcome back. How are you? Today, we're going to delve into Joelton Mayfield. Timing and completing the dotting of all the i's and crossing...

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The Long Way Back: On Craft, Clarity, and Coming Back to Me By Erin Duvall (Artist Essay +Song Premiere)

Editor's Note: Erin Duvall is a stellar singer-songwriter from...

Song Premiere: Sky Smeed – “Hanging On”

When Lawrence, Kansas folk and country singer-songwriter Sky Smeed...

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

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re excited once again to...

Singles Spotlight: Blue Twisted Steel – “Lowlight”

Hello reader, How are you today?  Ready for more music...

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

Hello reader, Welcome back to SWT. Today, we're going to delve...

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