Tag: independent

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Wine Lips – “Projector”

Alex M Theel - July 23, 2026

Hello reader, Welcome back, or welcome if this is your first visit to SWT. Please look around the site and stay awhile. Our search bar...

Interviews

John R. Miller Navigates The Great Unknowing

Joshua M. Miller - July 17, 2026

"As far as Americana goes, it feels like it's just kind of a catch-all shorthand for song-based music these days." That's how Nashville-based singer-songwriter John...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Sk8tie – “Cost Me Alot”

Alex M Theel - June 16, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? I'm excited to discuss a multi-talented human from Jacksonville, Florida, who is creating great music, among other things: Sk8tie. Khiry...

Artist Essays

The Continuing Folk Tradition of DIY Music Culture by Kevin Blackwell (Artist Essay)

Alex M Theel - December 16, 2025

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...

Interviews

Interview: Friendship Commanders Stay Socially Conscious In Present Times

Joshua M. Miller - October 9, 2025

For the past decade, Nashville, TN-based heavy melodic rock duo Friendship Commanders have created a soundtrack for the nonconformists and underdogs and those needing...

2025 Artist Essays

Artist Essay: Radio Nowhere: A Love Letter To Independent Music Blogs By Dave Purcell

Joshua M. Miller - May 26, 2025

Editor's Note: Last year, singer-songwriter and drummer Dave Purcell released a new album titled Destination with his band Radio Free ABQ. You can read...