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Hey y'all. You may have noticed that the frequency of content on our site has slowed down slightly. Why? Due to a combination of factors: life be lifing, time off for vacation & a shift away from the site to focus more on other SWT avenues such as YouTube and more. Thanks for your support! ♥️

Today we’re excited to discuss another artist who is making some great music: @daltontheband.bsky.social.

His new album comes out Friday and it features great single “Same Old Story” which we're stoked to highlight for you.

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Singles Spotlight: Dalton – “Same Old Story” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to discuss another artist who is making some great music: Dalton. Since 2012 this is the project of multi-instrumentalist, and DIY singer-songwrit...

Today we’re excited to discuss another artist who is making some great music: Dalton. His new album More Songs About Love And Death comes out Friday and it features great single “Same Old Story” which we're stoked to highlight for you.

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SWT's YouTube channel is home to interviews you won't see anywhere else (more to come) and performances from musicians you also won't see anywhere else.

Check it out, subscribe and thank you for your support.

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Singles Spotlight: Will Overman – “Landlocked Heart” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to discuss another singer songwriter who is making some great music: Will Overman. Now based in Nashville, but born in Virginia, raised near the b...

Today, we're excited to discuss another singer-songwriter who is making some great music: Will Overman. That includes "Landlocked Heart" off his recently released sophomore album Stranger. Read on to find out why we think it's a great song!

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Artist Essay:Why I’m Not Giving Up By Sarah McQuaid

Today, we're excited to introduce to you to Cornwall, England based singer-songwriter @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social, who penned a great essay for us about the challenges she's faced as a touring artist and why she doesn’t plan to give up anytime soon.

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Singles Spotlight: Golden Apples – “Freeeee” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to discuss someone else who is making great music, Philly based Golden Apples. This is the project led by singer-songwriter Russell Edling (Kite P...

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This week SWT is celebrating its second anniversary! We've been lucky to cover a variety of interesting musicians and entertainers through interviews, artist essays, sessions, reviews, and more. Thank you everyone for your support! We look forward to continuing building our brand in the future.

Tales of the Road Dog: Skate Rockers Social Cig Unleash New Chapter with Latest Music When it comes to creating music, Milwaukee’s Social Cig creates big-hearted skate rock anthems that sound best with the volume turned way up.

My feature on Social Cig's new album for Shepherd Express is now online! It's also in this month's print issue.

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Briscoe – Heat Of July (2025) Album Review Album review of Briscoe's 2025 album Heat of July

Today, Briscoe released their latest album Heat Of July. Check out @alexmtheel.bsky.social's review to find out what he thought of the release!

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Singles Spotlight: Absolute Losers – “In The Crowd” Singles Spotlight feature on Prince Edward Island rockers Absolute Losers and their song "In The Crowd".

Later this month, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island rockers @absolutelosers.bsky.social will release their new album. We're big fans of the release, especially album single "In The Crowd". Read on to learn more about the band and song!

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Singles Spotlight: Golden Apples - "Freeeeee" Singles Spotlight feature on Golden Apples and their song "Freeeeee".

Philadelphia’s Golden Apples will be releasing their new album, Shooting Star, on September 19th via Lame-O Records. We're big fans of the album track "Freeeeee", so we're putting the spotlight ion it. Read on to learn more about the band and song!

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Singles Spotlight: Verses GT – “Your Light feat. George Riley” Singles Spotlight on LA band Verses GT and their song "Your Life feat. George Riley".

It's time to share another great song! This time we're highlighting Los Angeles based band Verses GT and their fantastic single "Your Light feat. George Riley". Read on to learn more about the band and song!

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Singles Spotlight: Laveda – “Strawberry” Singles Spotlight feature on New York band Laveda and their song "Strawberry".

Ready for some more great music? We think you should start with New York based band Laveda. They have a new album called Love, Darla, which features a great song called "Strawberry". Read on to learn more about the band and song!

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Imaginary People – Alibi (2025) Album Review Album review of Imaginary People's 2025 album Alibi

This week Imaginary People will release their latest album Alibi. Check out @alexmtheel.bsky.social's review to find out what he thought of the release!

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Happy Friday y'all. What's one positive thing in your life at the moment or that you're looking forward to?

Jens Lekman - Songs For Other People's Weddings (2025) Album Review Album review of Jens Lekman's 2025 album Songs For Other People's Weddings

On September 12, Jens Lekman will release his new album Songs For Other People's Weddings. Check out @alexmtheel.bsky.social's review to found out what he thought of the release!

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Singles Spotlight: Wide Orbit - "Cough Drop (That'll Cure My Cold Forever)" Singles Spotlight feature on Chicago band Wide Orbit and their song "Cough Drop (That'll Cure My Cold Forever)".

For today's Singles Spotlight feature, we're excited to highlight Chicago band Wide Orbit and their song "Cough Drop (That'll Cure My Cold Forever)". The song is off their debut album Introducing... Wide Orbit.

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Artist Essay: Living in France By Daniel Michalak of Bombadil Artist essay by Daniel Michalak of North Carolina band Bombadil about a recent trip to France.

Welcome to brand new week of music discoveries! Today we're highlighting Bombadil, who will be releasing their ninth album, How The Moon Got Back Home, on Friday, September 12. Founding member Daniel Michalak wrote an essay about living in France.

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Singles Spotlight: White Ash – “Round We Go” Singles Spotlight feature on White Ash and their song “Round We Go”

We hope your week is off to a great start! We think listening to White Ash, especially their song "Round We Go" will certainly help. Read on to learn more about the band and song!

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Water Tower Sessions: Great Wide Nothing - Scummy Water Tower Atlanta, Georgia progressive rockers perform a session and member

For the latest entry in SWT's Water Tower Sessions series, Atlanta, Georgia progressive rockers @greatwidenothing.bsky.social performed their song "Rules of Engagement". Member Daniel Graham also shared a tour diary of the band's recent U.S. tour.

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Today, SWT is excited to reintroduce you to one of the first artists we covered two years ago: Milwaukee, Wisconsin singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp. @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social talked to him about his new album and fantastic song "Wildfire".

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Midwest Freewheeling: Social Cig Is Ready To Bring Their DIY Indie Skate Rock On the Road - Scummy Water Tower Interview with Parker Schultz of Milwaukee, Wisconsin band Social Cig about their 2025 album Patchwork: A Road Dog Story

On Friday, Milwaukee, Wisconsin "indie skate rockers" Social Cig will release their new album.

@joshuammillerwi.bsky.social interviewed singer Parker Schultz for a feature in this month's Shepherd Express and we're excited to share an extended Q&A.

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YouTube video by Scummy Water Tower Water Tower Session #28: Great Wide Nothing

For SWT's Water Tower Sessions series, Atlanta, Georgia progressive rockers @greatwidenothing.bsky.social perform "Rules of Engagement" off their latest album A Shout Into the Void. Check out the video at youtu.be/8kBbCEPGO6s and check back Thursday for an artist essay from the band!

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Singles Spotlight: Joviale – “Moonshine” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to tell you about another artist who is making some great music: Joviale. According to their debut album's press release, they are, "a multidiscip...

Today, we’re excited to tell you about another artist who is making some great music: London's Joviale. Our favorite track on her soon to be released debut album is “Moonshine” so we're excited to put the spotlight on it. Read on to learn more!

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Singles Spotlight: RIVIA – “Piece of You” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? If you're reading this on Labor Day in your residence, may have you have a labor free day! Today, we’re excited to introduce another artist who is making some great mu...

How are you today? If you’re reading this on Labor Day in your residence, may you have a labor free day! SWT is excited to put the spotlight on Liverpool, England four-piece pop-punk band RIVIA and their fantastic new single "Piece of You".

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