Tag: Portland

Album Previews

Album Preview: Joshua Josué – Broadcast to the Surf Ballroom

Alex M Theel - March 17, 2026

Hello Readers, Welcome back. Have you listened to any good music lately? Today at SWT, we're thrilled to clue you in on a truly amazing recently...

Album Reviews

Sassparilla – Honey, I’m Using Again (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel - February 20, 2026

Hello reader, Welcome back. In mid-December, we were happy to share an essay by Kevin Blackwell, the frontman and songwriter of the back-porch soul band Sassparilla. The...

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...

Album Reviews

Charlie Parr – Little Sun (2024) Album Review

Alex M Theel - March 26, 2024

Hello Reader, Welcome back. Today we'll be talking about a musician proficient on the following instruments: a Mule brand resonator guitar, a National brand resonator...

Sessions

Water Tower Sessions: Crystal Canyon

Joshua M. Miller - January 23, 2024

Portland, Maine isn’t widely considered a place with a rich music history. Even so, locally based rock quartet Crystal Canyon are proud to represent...

Album Reviews