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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...

Artist Essay: Spiraling Through Space and Psyche: Remy Nova’s “Oh Deed (On Gummy Weed)” Takes Listeners On A Cosmic Trip By Jeremy Little

Editor's Note: Remy Nova is the musical project of Jeremy Little, a Nashville-based artist who creates music that has been described as "alternative R&B...

Premiere & Artist Essay: From Oklahoma With a Dream and a Stereo: Finding Togetherness On “Who Cares If I’m Alone” By Lavendine

Editor's Note: Today, we're going to revisit Lavendine, the Oklahoma duo of twin sisters Jacy and Jana Ayers. Earlier this year, we spotlighted their...

Artist Essay: Heatwave By Podge Lane

Editor's Note: We've had the pleasure of covering alt-country singer-songwriter Podge Lane several times over the past couple of years at SWT. We're both...

Artist Essay: Must’ve Done Something Right By Nelson Sobral

Editor's Note: Nelson Sobral is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter and guitarist. Earlier this year he released his latest album três!, and last we we put...

Artist Essay: My New Album Made Me Realize That Empathy Is a Superpower, But Only When I Direct It at Myself First By Buick...

Editor's Note: Last week, we introduced you to Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Buick Audra via a Singles Spotlight feature about her new album Adult Child...

Artist Essay: On Facing Your Dark Side By Jorge Vallentine (VLNTYN)

Editor's Note: Earlier this year, we introduced you to Milwaukee, Wisconsin musician Jorge Vallentine, who performs under the moniker VLNTYN via a session and Singles...

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Water Tower Sessions: Seamus Kreitzer of Disaster Kid

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Artist Essay: Why I Released 13 Albums In One Day By Gitika Partington

Editor's Note: Gitika Partington is a singer, songwriter, choral...

Scummy Water Tower is a Finalist For Three 2025 Milwaukee Press Club Awards

We're thrilled to announce that we're the finalist for...

Album Preview: Joshua Josué – Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom

Hello Readers, Welcome back. Have you listened to any good...

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...

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