Tag: Midwest

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

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: Pert Near Sandstone – “Pipe Dream”

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...

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...

Singles Spotlight: Hemma – “Boarding School Blues”

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...

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

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...

From the Farm to Music Halls, French Rockers The Inspector Cluzo Thrive On DIY

For Mont-de-Marsan, France-based rock band The Inspector Cluzo, the concept of “less is more” not only applies to the music they create but also...

Blue Ox 2025: Josh’s Extended Parting Thoughts

After attending my sixth Blue Ox Music Festival at The Pines Campground in Eau Claire, WI, it’s safe to say that the festival hasn’t...

Blue Ox 2025 Parting Thoughts

This past weekend, Josh and Alex from SWT attended the Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Below are some parting thoughts on...

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Queen Bee: Jaded for the Better By Abby Jeanne (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: On Friday, May 8, New York City-based...

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

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Singles Spotlight: Spencer Krug – “Berserker Mode”

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SWT Interviews: Greg Norton and Ryan Smith of UltraBomb

This week, Greg Norton (of Hüsker Dü fame) and...

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