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The Songs They Would Have Made Famous: Broadcast to The Surf Ballroom By Joshua Josué (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: Earlier this year, Joshua Josué shared reimagined unfinished songs of Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens via his latest album, Broadcast to the...

Plugged In: My Life With Electric Piano By Mike Chick (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: Last year, SWT had the privilege of introducing you to Asbury Park, New Jersey-based rockers Yawn Mower and their latest album, I Just Can't Wait...

Gatlin Black: A Glimpse Behind The Barrel April 7th, 2026 (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: On March 25, Pembroke, Ontario indie rockers Gatlin Black released a superb seven-song debut EP, entitled Modern Spirit. According to a press...

Weanling, An Essay By Danny Kidd of Pro Wrestling The Band (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: Ready for some "fatal four way" rock and roll? On April 13, London Ontario four-piece rockers Pro Wrestling The Band will release...

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 Texas who seamlessly weaves between country, pop, and soul with a voice that commands immediate...

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

Hello reader, Welcome back to SWT. Today, we're going to delve into Pert Near Sandstone's newest album. Back in January, we shared one of the album's...

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...

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