Tag: Midwest

Album Reviews

Kevin Morby – Little Wide Open (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel - May 15, 2026

Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into the primarily LA-based but also Kansas-based Kevin Morby. Born in Texas, Morby was raised all over as...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Marty Blick – “Blue Jeans On”

Alex M Theel - May 11, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? Ready to discover a new song you'll like? Recently, we had a Spotlight that covered one of Marty Blick's...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Marty Blick – “Punch The Clock (And Work The Line)”

Alex M Theel - May 5, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? It's another exciting week at SWT with great content for you to explore, from essays to spotlights to a...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Pert Near Sandstone – “Pipe Dream”

Alex M Theel - January 7, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? Ready for the first singles spotlight of 2026? SWT is excited to discuss another band that continues to create and...

Artist Essays

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

Tucker Riggleman - December 17, 2025

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...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Hemma – “Boarding School Blues”

Alex M Theel - December 12, 2025

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re excited to discuss another Midwestern-based singer-songwriter making great music: Eau Claire, WI-based Hemma. The bio on her site peels the...

Features

Midwest Freewheeling: Social Cig Is Ready To Bring Their DIY Indie Skate Rock On the Road

Joshua M. Miller - September 3, 2025

On Friday, September 5, Milwaukee, Wisconsin rockers Social Cig will be releasing their fourth studio album Patchwork: A Road Dog Story. According to their Bandcamp...

Interviews