Tag: new music

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Lester Slade – “Pretty Fast”

Alex M Theel - February 4, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? I'm excited to discuss another artist making some great music: Lester Slade, who first caught SWT's eye late in 2024 upon the first...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Julia Minkin – “Clouds”

Alex M Theel - January 30, 2026

Hello reader, How are you? We’re excited to talk about and shine a spotlight on another deserving artist making great music: Chicago-based Julia Minkin. A voice...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Lightning Stills – “My Mama Wants a Love Song”

Alex M Theel - January 27, 2026

Hello reader, How are you? Today, SWT is excited to discuss another group that began in 2020 and has recently started making some great music: the...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Jontan – “The Only Man You Need”

Alex M Theel - January 23, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? We’re excited to discuss another artist making great music: Jontan, the project of Jonathan Gardner, a Chicago-based musician, educator, and audio engineer....

Interviews

Pure Living: Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Return To Living Room Roots On New Album

Joshua M. Miller - January 16, 2026

Singer-songwriter Liz Phair once said, “When it's me in my living room, it's pretty pure, and then what gets recorded involves more people, and...

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...

Reviews

Josh’s Favorite Albums of 2025

Joshua M. Miller - December 30, 2025

As 2025 winds down, it’s high time that I reflect on what’s been an incredible year of music. In addition to being fortunate enough...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Billy Joel Jr. – “Ur A Star”

Alex M Theel - December 22, 2025

Hello reader, As SWT closes out 2025, we've slowed our coverage output in December because of the holidays and because everyone here needs breaks (I...

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