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Singles Spotlight: Atomic Fruit – “Hit The Ground” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How have you been? Today, SWT is excited to shed some spotlight on yet another artist making excellent music: Atomic Fruit. The Berlin-based psych rock trio features Martin Lundfall (voc...

Today, SWT is excited to shed some spotlight on yet another artist making excellent music: Berlin-based psych rock trio Atomic Fruit. Read on to learn more about the band and why @alexmtheel.bsky.social especially enjoyed single "Hit The Ground".

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Nighttime at Gardner Hall: Port Ross Shares Debut Album, Reflects On His Musical Growth (Album Premiere & Artist Essay) - Scummy Water Tower Brooklyn-based and Salt Lake City-born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jack Sperry, who tours as Port Ross, pens an essay about his debut album, along with an exclusive album stream premiere

This week, Brooklyn-based Port Ross will release his debut album, entitled Nighttime at Gardner Hall. SWT is excited to premiere a stream of the album a day early and share an essay Jack wrote about the musical growth he experienced making the album.

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Singles Spotlight: Rainshadower – “Daybreak the Spell” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you? Ready to learn about another multi-instrumentalist who is creating some great music under a new moniker? We're excited to introduce to you Rainshadower. This is the first so...

Ready to learn about another multi-instrumentalist who is creating some great music under a new moniker? SWT is excited to introduce to you Rainshadow, the first solo project of A. Ball. Alex put the spotlight on one of the singles from his debut.

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Singles Spotlight: Tim O’Connell – “Good Enough (A Father’s Song)” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? I'm excited to share another singer-songwriter, who you may not have heard of before today, but continues to create great music: Nashville's own Tim O'Connell. I'm tha...

Today, we're excited to share another singer-songwriter, who you may not have heard of before, but continues to create great music: Nashville's own Tim O'Connell. His new EP GEMS features the great single "Good Enough (A Father's Song)".

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Singles Spotlight: Arny Margret – “Took the Train ’til the End – Alternative Version” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, Ready to listen to a musician whose music you'll fall in love with? I'm excited to advocate for another musician who continues to make amazing music: Arny Margret. The Icelandic-based si...

We're excited to advocate for another musician who continues to make amazing music: Icelandic-based singer-songwriter Arny Margret. The deluxe version of her latest album features great single “Took the Train ’til the End – Alternative Version”.

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For our 30th Water Tower Session, Inland Years, the home-recorded indie project of Brooklyn-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Daniels, performed several songs. Daniels also penned an insightful essay.
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We're grateful and thankful for all of the readers, artists, musicians, and PR folks that helped make SWT amazing in 2025.

Thank you once again,
Alex and Josh

It Come Alive: Vancouver’s Rich Hope Revisits Career On Energetic Live Album (Interview) - Scummy Water Tower An interview with Canadian singer-songwriter Rich Hope about his 2025 live album Live At The ANZA Club

Recently, we had the pleasure of introducing you to Vancouver-based musician Rich Hope via a Singles Spotlight feature. Today, we're pleased to share Joshua M. Miller's in-depth interview with him further exploring his career and recently released live album.

Singles Spotlight: EarthBall – Helsinki - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, Ready to discover some more music? Today, we’re excited to discuss another Canadian music group making great music: EarthBall. Often stylized as EarthBall, but you'll also see Earthball....

Today, we’re excited to discuss another Canadian music group making great music: EarthBall. The group just released a new album we suggest you check out, especially single "Helsinki". @alexmtheel.bsky.social shared some thoughts on the band and song.

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Schwartz is best known as the songwriter behind Pat Benatar’s Billboard Top 10 hit “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”

Artist Essay: An Afternoon In Soweto By Eddie Schwartz - Scummy Water Tower Canadian songwriter Eddie Schwartz pens an exclusive essay about how a recent trip to Soweto in South Africa altered the way he thinks of himself as an artist.

Eddie Schwartz is a legendary, award-winning Canadian musician and human and music rights advocate. Today, he shared an exclusive essay for SWT about how a recent emotional trip to Soweto, South Africa, altered his view of himself as an artist.

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If you haven't taken the time, please take the time. There's more to come in this series in the coming weeks. (2/2)
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Thank you, Alex

We've been fortunate to share a lot of passionate writing in essay form on our site over the past year or so. Writing that is personal yet often relatable. Significantly affecting, very human, and well worth the read. We love sharing our Artist Essay series with you. (1/2)

Artist Essay: Music Found Me At A Very Young Age By Stefanie Michaela - Scummy Water Tower Los Angeles singer-songwriter Stefanie Michaela pens an exclusive essay for SWT about her love for creating music and how she's happy with her current balance of life and music.

With the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday approaching next week, we feel that the latest Artist Essay from Los Angeles singer-songwriter Stefanie Michaela is particularly fitting. She discusses her passion for creating music and finding balance in life.

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Singles Spotlight: Pigeon Pit – “Anthill Mode” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, Welcome back. We hope you've enjoyed our content this week. If you haven't had the chance, take a look at our site when you're done with this post! Today, we’re excited to discuss someon...

On November 7th, Pigeon Pit released its latest album Leash Aggression via indie label Ernest Jenning Record Company. @alexmtheel.bsky.social highly recommends giving it a listen, especially fantastic single "Anthill Mode".

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Singles Spotlight: Trophy Wife – “So Hard” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you? Thanks for checking out SWT. Today, we’re excited to discuss another group, Trophy Wife, that has quickly launched into the scene, making a name for itself over the past few...

Today, we’re excited to discuss another group that has quickly made a a name for itself over the past few years, Brooklyn by way of Boston band Trophy Wife. That's thanks to great songs such as "So Hard", which we're stoked to spotlight.

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Read on to find out @alexmtheel.bsky.social's thoughts on Rich and the song and check back next week for @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social's interview with him!

Singles Spotlight: Rich Hope – “It Come Alive” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? Ready for another Singles Spotlight? Today, SWT is excited to discuss another rocker/singer-songwriter who is making some great memories for his fans: Rich Hope. The V...

Today, SWT is excited to discuss another rocker/singer-songwriter who is making some great memories for his fans: Vancouver, BC-based musician Rich Hope. On Friday, he will release a live album featuring standout single “It Come Alive”.

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Singles Spotlight: Rich Hope – “It Come Alive” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? Ready for another Singles Spotlight? Today, SWT is excited to discuss another rocker/singer-songwriter who is making some great memories for his fans: Rich Hope. The V...

Vancouver scene legend Rich Hope releases Live At The ANZA Club this Friday! Get a preview and hear the blazing track "It Come Alive" now at @scummywatertower.bsky.social
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Artist Essay: September Talks By Josh Ritchie - Scummy Water Tower Editor's Note Last month SWT introduced you to Canadian singer/songwriter Josh Ritchie via a Singles Spotlight feature on his fantastic song "September Talks". The song is featured on his third LP So ...

Last month, we had the pleasure of introducing you to the Canadian singer-songwriter Josh Ritchie through a Singles Spotlight feature on his fantastic song "September Talks." He has generously followed up on that feature with an exclusive Artist Essay.

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Singles Spotlight: 2070 – “Transducer” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to discuss another great experimental band, 2070. The LA-based indie band has established a name for itself in the LA scene as one of the city's h...

Welcome to a new week to explore new music! Today, we’re excited to discuss another great experimental band, Los Angeles' 2070. The band's new single “Transducer”, off their upcoming album, is a favorite for @alexmtheel.bsky.social.

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Milwaukee Noise Rockers IfIHadaHiFi Look Back At Their Past While Being Less Afraid To Be Quiet In The Present - Scummy Water Tower The members of Milwaukee, Wisconsin band IfIHadAHiFi discuss their 2025 music releases.

Last month we had the pleasure of introducing you to Milwaukee, Wisconsin noise rockers IfIHadAHiFi via artist essay by @hotshotrobot.bsky.social. We're excited to share @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social's interview with the band about their new music.

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The Mynabirds Take Flight Again On Spirited New Album - Scummy Water Tower An interview with singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn about her band The Mynabirds' 2025 album It’s Okay To Go Back If You Keep Moving Forward

Last week, Laura Burhenn made her triumphant return to music making with a new album from her project The Mynabirds. @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social interviewed her about why she started working on her own songs again. @clarioncallmedia.bsky.social

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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers – GLORY (2025) Review - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. The Australian rock band was formed in Canberra in 2019 when band members Anna Ryan (they/them; vocals/gui...

Today, we're going to delve into Australian rock band Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, who just released their new album Glory. @alexmtheel.bsky.social had a chance to check it out and enjoyed what he heard. Read on to find out what he thought!

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Lillian King is an emerging singer-songwriter based in Chicago, IL that we highly recommend listening to. On October 24th she released her debut album, and today we're excited to share an exclusive essay from her about embracing teenage ennui.

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YouTube video by Scummy Water Tower SWT Interviews: Podge Lane

For the latest entry in our SWT Interviews series, we interviewed singer-songwriter @podgelane.bsky.social. In the interview, Podge talks about his new album Less Of Me, which chronicles some of his experiences touring the U.S. since recently becoming a citizen.

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Ruby Sparks – Iris (2025) Album Review - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to explore Ruby Sparks. This is the project of LA-based songwriter Jake Sternberg. Although I'm fairly new to listening to the band, I've been impressed ...

Today, we’re going to explore Ruby Sparks, the project of LA-based songwriter Jake Sternberg. The band just released its debut album Iris. @alexmtheel.bsky.social had an early listen and liked what he heard. Read on to find out why in his album review!

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1985: The Miracle Year A Live Hüsker Dü Four LP Box Set (Review) - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, Welcome back. Or welcome to SWT if this is your first time. The following fact may anger some and disappoint others, but unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to see Hüsker Dü live....

This week Hüsker Dü is releasing a new four LP live box set, entitled 1985: The Miracle Year. @alexmtheel.bsky.social had an early opportunity to listen to the box set. Read on to find out what he thought of the release!

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We try to keep our Artist Essays series open-ended to allow creativity and artists the ability to fully express themselves and be creative. And the band did just that.

The group just released its fantastic debut single “Synthesis + Realization” on Exotic Fever Records.