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Singles Spotlight: Julia Minkin – “Sunburn”

Hello reader, How are you today? Earlier this year, at the end of January, I shed the spotlight on Julia Minkin and one of the first singles, "Clouds,"...

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...

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What Darkness Asks of Light By Paul Farran (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: Next year, Montreal-based singer-songwriter Paul Farran will release an...

Singles Spotlight: The Calculus – “Shake the Crown”

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Tommy Oeffling – Neighbors (2026) Album Review

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Singles Spotlight: Harrison Lemke – “Why Finish A Masterpiece?”

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Singles Spotlight: Ryan Burns – “Madeline”

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