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Artist Essay: Now Or Never By Kyle Rightley Of Driveway Thriftdwellers

Editor's Note: In November, Wisconsin Americana-rock band the Driveway Thriftdwellers released their great new album High Top Van, their third studio album and first...

My Favorite Thing: Let It Be By The Replacements Gets A Fresh Coat Of Paint By Tucker Riggleman (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: Tucker Riggleman is one of our favorite humans we've interacted with since starting SWT. We've had a lot of conversations with...

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...

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...

Artist Essay: Music Found Me At A Very Young Age By Stefanie Michaela

Editor's Note: Earlier this year, SWT introduced Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Stefanie Michaela via a premiere of the music video for her song "Found In...

Artist Essay: The Sounds That Shaped Celebration Summer By Greg Raelson

 This weekend, Northern Virginia self-described "anthemic punk/emo" rockers Celebration Summer will make their triumphant return to Gainesville, Florida's fabled music festival The FEST. The...

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...

Water Tower Sessions: Great Wide Nothing

In May, Atlanta, Georgia progressive rock band Great Wide Nothing released its fourth album, A Shout Into the Void. The band features bassist/vocalist...

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