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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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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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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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Had a great time interviewing the members of Milwaukee, Wisconsin noise rockers IfIHadAHiFi about their new EPs and reissued EP.

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It was a total pleasure getting to interview Laura about the new album from The Mynabirds. I highly recommend giving it a listen.

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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I had a great time interviewing @podgelane.bsky.social about his fantastic new album Less Of Me.

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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Introducing: Philly’s Sun Within - Scummy Water Tower Philadelphia band Sun Within discuss band life in a interview based artist essay

Today, we're excited to introduce you to Philadelphia's Sun Within, a new band brimming with potential. The group contributed their artist essay in the form of a band discussion of some key aspects of band life.

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The Belair Lip Bombs – Again (2025) Album Review - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into one of Australia's finest bands, The Belair Lip Bombs. Maisie Everett (lead vocals, guitar, and keyboards), Mike Bradvica (guitar), Jimmy D...

Today, we’re going to delve into one of Australia’s finest bands, The Belair Lip Bombs, via a review of their latest album. Read on to find out why writer @alexmtheel.bsky.social thought it was an exceptional release.

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Video Premiere: The Spikes – “Garden Song” - Scummy Water Tower Premiere of music video for The Spikes' "Garden Song"

Looking for a taste of Italy? And/or a love song that goes beyond surface level? Today SWT is excited to premiere the music video for The Spikes' song "Garden Song". Read on to learn more!

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Singles Spotlight: Orillia – “Little Kid” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you? Today, we’re excited to discuss another singer-songwriter who is making some fantastic music: Orillia. A year ago, Chicago-based artist Andrew Marczak, under the moniker Ori...

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Orilllia, the project of Chicago-based artist Andrew Marczak, via a thoughtful artist essay. Today, we're excited to put the spotlight on him again, this time through a Singles Spotlight feature.

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Singles Spotlight: No Lonesome – “Great Eternal” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to discuss a Chicago-based artist making some great music, No Lonesome. This is the project of songwriter, musician, and producer Jeb Backe (they/...

We’re excited to discuss a Chicago-based artist making some great music, No Lonesome. New EP Am I What I’m Not? features the fantastic song "Great Eternal", which we're spotlighting for you today.

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Looking for some great music to listen to? I recommend checking out BirdBelly's debut. Enjoyed chatting Cynthia about the album.

Joelton Mayfield – Crowd Pleaser (2025) Album Review - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, Welcome back. How are you? Today, we're going to delve into Joelton Mayfield. Timing and completing the dotting of all the i's and crossing of all the t's within the creative process dif...

Looking for some great music to listen to? We highly recommend checking out Joelton Mayfield's aptly titled debut album Crowd Pleaser. Read on to find out what @alexmtheel.bsky.social thought of the release!

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Some great rock and roll for your weekend!

Highly recommend checking out Remi Goode's session for SWT and her recently released debut album!

If you're looking for some great songs of acts old and new to catch out, check out our Spotify playlists!

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Singles Spotlight: Hirons – “Being The Cause” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you? Today, we’re excited to introduce the musical talent of an artist known for her visual design and artwork, who has recently started releasing music, Hirons. While we're stil...

Today, we’re excited to introduce the musical talent of an artist known for her visual design and artwork, who has recently started releasing music, Hirons. We're excited to put the spotlight on debut EP single "Being The Cause". Read on to learn more!

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Artist Essay: A Party In The Mountains By Social Cinema - Scummy Water Tower Artist essay from rock band Social Cinema about one of their most memorable concerts.

For music fans and bands alike, there are concerts that stand apart from the rest. Sometimes it can be a unique location or venue. In an exclusive essay for SWT, rock band Social Cinema recount one of their most memorable - a house show in Colorado.

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Another great song to check out! Can't wait to share my recent interview with her.

Singles Spotlight: BirdBelly – “Desert Khaki” - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to discuss another artist who continues to create great music: BirdBelly. This is the new moniker of Alberta, Canada-born Métis singer-songwriter ...

It's a new day, which means another chance to spotlight great music. Today, we’re excited to discuss another artist who continues to create great music: BirdBelly. Her debut album, which is out Friday, features the great song "Desert Khaki".

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Singles Spotlight: The Prickly Pair – “Swamp Angel” - Scummy Water Tower Singles Spotlight feature on Nashville duo The Prickly Pair and single "Swamp Angel"

Today, we’re excited to discuss another emerging artist who is making some great music: Nashville-based Americana duo The Prickly Pair. The band will release its self-titled debut EP this Friday. One of our favorite songs from the release is "Swamp Angel".

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Artist Essay: IfIHadAHiFi vs The Hustle By DJ Hostettler - - DJ Hostettler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin noise rockers IfIHadAHiFI writes an exclusive essay about the band's legacy and finding a place in the Milwaukee music scene at over 50 years old.

Today, Milwaukee, Wisconsin based noise rockers IfIHadAHiFi released the first of two EPs coming out this fall. They also will releasing a reissue of their 2012 EP. @hotshotrobot.bsky.social
wrote an essay for SWT about the band's longevity.

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Friendship Commanders are back this week with their fourth album Bear, which is arguably their most personal and ambitious to date. I really enjoyed talking to Buick and Jerry about the release.

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Jake & Shelby – Learning To Love (2025) Album Review - Scummy Water Tower Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Jake & Shelby. The singer-songwriter duo, comprised of Jake Lawson and Shelby Hiam, began making a name for themselves in 2022 with a serie...

A review on a Wednesday? Yeah, we gotcha covered. A couple days early. Writer @alexmtheel.bsky.social reviewed Jake & Shelby's new album. Read on to learn what he thought!

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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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