Tag: West Virginia

Album Reviews

American Motors – Functional Music (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel - November 6, 2026

Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we'll delve into the band American Motors. The name recalls the automobile manufacturer known for the Rambler American, Ambassador, Hornet, Gremlin, Pacer, AMX,...

Album Reviews

John R. Miller – The Great Unknowing (2026) Album Review

Alex M Theel - June 2, 2026

Hello reader, Welcome back. If this is your first time, welcome. Explore the site a bit after finishing this review and come back for more. Today,...

Singles Spotlight

Singles Spotlight: Blue Twisted Steel – “Lowlight”

Alex M Theel - March 3, 2026

Hello reader, How are you today? Ready for more music content on SWT? We’re excited to discuss another West Virginia-based band that is making some great...

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...

Reviews

Mr. Fancy Pants – Doppelgängers (2024) Album Review

Alex M Theel - May 6, 2024

Hello Reader, Welcome back. Today we're going to delve into Mr. Fancy Pants. A WV-based band consisting of a lineup that includes Sean Decker, Ryan Sears,...

Artist Essays

Artist Essay: Imposter Syndrome By Sean Decker of Mr. Fancy Pants

Joshua M. Miller - April 4, 2024

The original title of the new album was going to be “Return of the Slacks”. Our first album was called “Let’s Pants”; a slightly...

Features

Digging Through the Past, Hello June Rediscovers Themselves

Joshua M. Miller - February 9, 2024

In the fall of 1758, Thomas Decker established the first settlement in present day Monongalia County in West Virginia. About fourteen years later, Colonel...