This week, California-based band Ceremony returns with new album Tell Me Your Dream. Read on to find out why Alex recommends you give it a listen! scummywatertower.com/reviews/albu... #Musicsky

Today, we're stoked to finally be able to share the news that New York-based musician Kurt Baker is finally releasing his covers album Got It Covered on vinyl! Read on to learn more about the release! scummywatertower.com/news/kurt-ba... #Musicsky

Let's start the week off with some more great music! First up is indie folk quartet Upstate, who will release their new album Abalone on November 6. Alex explains why he's excited for the release, and why “Cirucumstance” hooked him the first time he heard it. scummywatertower.com/features/sin...

On August 7, Los Angeles-based Mac Luster will release its new EP Ritual. Alex really enjoyed it, especially single "Staring at Nothing". Read on to find out why. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

On July 17, prolific singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer Aaron Lee Tasjan released his thoughtful new album Get Over It, Underdog. Read on to learn more about Aaron and why Josh thinks you should give the album and single "Lost & Alone" a listen! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

The Odyssey still on your mind? Let us present you with Eureka, California based band The Odyssey Cult, who will release their new album Vol. 3 on August 21. Alex explains why you should give their new new music a listen, especially single "Back To The Cave”. scummywatertower.com/features/sin...

SWT is excited to premiere the music video for Montreal-based singer-songwriter Roxanne Izzo's latest single “Teresa”. The song will be featured on her debut album. Read on to learn more about Roxanne and the powerful music video. scummywatertower.com/premieres/so... #Musicsky

On Friday, Doghouse Rose will release their new album Born To Break via Stomp Records. Read on to find out why @AlexMTheel.bsky.social enjoyed the release, especially single “It Gets Worse”. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Today, we're excited to share another fantastic London-based artist making great music: Family Stereo. Read on to find out why Josh recommends checking out the band's new music, especially single "Waiting On Nina". scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Today, we're excited to discuss a recently formed English group that’s about to make some noise beyond the pond: The Certs. Read on to find out Alex highly recommends giving the band a listen, especially their latest single "Luna". scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

On July 3rd, Under the Poplar, the rock project of Silver Spring, MD-based guitarist Heath Witzen, released a great new EP entitled No Heaven. In an exclusive Artist Essay, Witzen explores the question “How does making music connect us to our humanity?” scummywatertower.com/artist-essay... #Musicsky

Earlier this week, we introduced you to Austin, Texas band @theblackdrumset.bsky.social via a Singles Spotlight feature. Musician Brian Willey was gracious enough to share a personal essay with us centered around his father, who recently passed. scummywatertower.com/artist-essay... #Musicsky

On August 28, Toronto-based band Wine Lips will release their fifth album TV Dinner. @AlexMTheel.bsky.social explains why single "Projector" is one of many standouts on the album and the band should be on your radar. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Last week, Austin, Texas band @theblackdrumset.bsky.social returned with new album Friends in Dark Places. @AlexMTheel.bsky.social writes about why you should add the album - and single "The Ice Melted, We Had To Swim” - to your collection. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Today, we're excited to introduce you to a great new Canadian-based band called Fuses. Alex explains why you should give the band's debut album Sawdust in the Transmission and single "Drive It Into The Ground" a listen. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Prior to her performance Wednesday at The Argo, I had an insightful conversation with Joanne Shaw Taylor for Shepherd Express about finding confidence as a songwriter and guitarist with her new music. shepherdexpress.com/music/music-... #musicsky

Joanne Shaw Taylor is Feeling that Something

When the British blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter writes or performs a song on stage, her driving goal is to make people feel something.

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Lisa Molinaro has played with Modest Mouse, The National, and The Decemberists. However, last week she stepped out on her own to release her fantastic solo debut album Blind Trust. Molinaro penned an essay for us about exploring the theme of death. scummywatertower.com/artist-essay... #Musicsky

On Friday, June 24, alt-rock band ME., which features former Taking Back Sunday members Mark O’Connell and Eddie Reyes, will release their debut album. @JoshuaMMiller.bsky.social caught up with Mark, Eddie and singer Mike Jansen about their formation and album. scummywatertower.com/features/seq...

We're big fans here at SWT of Chicago acts C3zR & Jontan. @AlexMTheel.bsky.social highly recommends checking out their new collaborative single "LUA". scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

In June, Nashville-based singer-songwriter John R. Miller released his new sprawling and thought-provoking 16-song album The Great Unknowing on vinyl and CD. The album is out digitally today. Josh caught up with the singer recently to discuss the ambitious album. scummywatertower.com/features/int...

British Columbia-based quartet Mock Media are back with a new album this week, entitled Rat Bastard. @AlexMTheel.bsky.social explains why it's well worth your time. scummywatertower.com/reviews/albu...

This week, England post-punk band Yard Act return with their third album You’re Gonna Need A Little Music. Read on to find out why @AlexMTheel.bsky.social highly recommends listening! scummywatertower.com/reviews/albu... #Musicsky

Last year, we introduced you to Inland Years, the home-recorded indie project of Brooklyn-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Daniel. The band is back this month with new album Nowadays, featuring the fantastic single “Only In Dreams”. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

On Friday, July 17, rockers Tiger Bear Wolf will release their third self-titled album, their first release in 21 years. Moore wrote an exclusive essay for us describing how a fun party game the band played relates to the their long-awaited return . scummywatertower.com/artist-essay...

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Dallas, Texas based singer Erin Duvall. Today, we're excited to share her Water Tower Session performance of her latest single "Wide Eyed Wonder". Watch: youtu.be/FJRuLS-8EdE Read more: scummywatertower.com/sessions/wat... #Musicsky

Prior to @deathcabforcutie.bsky.social's performance July 11 at Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee, WI, I interviewed bass player @onewhoharms.bsky.social about the group's ambitious new album I Built You A Tower. shepherdexpress.com/music/music-...

Nearly 30 Years In, Death Cab for Cutie Refuses to Play It Safe

As they near their 30th year together as a group, the rock veterans have made it clear they're not coasting solely on past glories.

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Prior to Graham Nash's performance at @orpheummadison.bsky.social, I had the opportunity to interview him for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social about how he continues to find inspiration from music six decades into his career. isthmus.com/arts/music/g...

After six decades of performing Graham Nash still has plenty to say

The founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash will bring his career-spanning "Live on Tour 2026" to Madison's Orpheum Theater on July 20.

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Prior to his performance July 16 at Vivarium in Milwaukee, WI with Los Straitjackets, I interviewed Nick Lowe for Shepherd Express about why he still enjoys touring and creating music. shepherdexpress.com/music/music-...

Cruel to Be Kind, Cool to Be Masked: Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets Return to Milwaukee

Lowe said they keep on thinking they’re going to stop touring together but are still having too good of time to stop.

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Last month, Chicago's Andrew Sa released his debut album American Rough via Bloodshot Records. Find out why @AlexMTheel.bsky.social thinks it's a release well worth your time, especially single “Lavender Cowboy”! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Jaco Jaco - the project of Philadelphia-based musician, visual artist Jacob Theriot - is back Friday with new album On the Levee. Read on to find out why Alex thinks the release, especially single “Over When It’s Over” is worth listening to! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky