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. scummywatertower.com/artist-essay...

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! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Prior to The Mascot Theory's album release show October 5 at Atwood Music Hall, I interviewed singer-songwriter Erik Kjelland for Isthmus about the group's emotional and ambitious new album Cosmic Hit and Run. isthmus.com/arts/music/t... #Musicsky 🎧

It's been an absolute pleasure getting to run SWT with @alexmtheel.bsky.social the past two years. I won my first award through the site and am excited to see where it goes next!

My feature on Social Cig's new album for Shepherd Express is now online! It's also in this month's print issue. shepherdexpress.com/music/music-... You can find an extended Q&A over at @scummywatertower.bsky.social: scummywatertower.com/features/int... #Musicsky

For GRAMMY.com, I wrote a feature on Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram chronicling the incredible journey he's taken to this point and his experience recording his new album. I also highlighted some of some of his most impactful songs. www.grammy.com/news/christo...

If you have a spare moment this weekend, make sure you check out @greatwidenothing.bsky.social's session for @scummywatertower.bsky.social as well as a tour diary of the band's recent U.S. tour!

Always a pleasure getting to interview Trapper about his music. I also have a separate feature on him coming soon via Milwaukee Magazine.

Really enjoyed talking to Parker from Milwaukee, Wisconsin band Social Cig for a feature in this month's issue of the Shepherd Express about their new album. After you're done reading that article, you can check out an extended Q&A over at @scummywatertower.bsky.social. #Musicsky

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! #Musicsky 🎧

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! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

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". scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky 🎧

I really enjoyed chatting with Peter Morén about the fantastic new SunYears album. He also contributed a performance for SWT's Water Tower Sessions series. #Musicsky 🎧

On August 14, Lexington, Kentucky band Kind Skies released a new album entitled Echo. The band's guitarist, who simply goes by Mitch, penned an essay describing an extraordinary concert experience he had seeing the Pixies and more. scummywatertower.com/artist-essay... #Musicsky 🎧

For @onwismag.bsky.social, I interviewed @garbage.com guitarist and co-founder Steve Marker about how UW aided the band's formation and longevity. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/garbage-man/ Their U.S. fall tour is said to be their last, so make sure to see them if you can! #Musicsky #Music🎧

Luke Tyler Shelton's debut EP is really good, especially "Feeling Always Down." I talked to him and wrote down some thoughts on the song. #Musicsky 🎧

Looking for some more great music to listen to? @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social highly recommends giving Luke Tyler Shelton and his recently released debut EP Blue Sky a listen. One of his favorite tracks from the EP is "Feeling Always Down". scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky 🎧

Are you a fan of Latin pop, R&B, soul, bachata, and/or pop rock? Then we think you'll dig our latest Singles Spotlight feature on Chicago's partywatcher and his song "AMOR DEL BUENO". Read on to learn why it's our favorite on his new album! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky 🎧

Winter Andrews is best known as an actor in film and TV. However, on November 21, he will share another, more true side of himself – his musical side – on debut EP ‘til the moon fades away. We're excited to share a music video and artist essay. scummywatertower.com/premieres/ma... #Musicsky 🎧

On August 15, the New York City duo of Kyle Morgan and Tamar Korn released their album Darkening Green via Brooklyn, New York record label Jalopy Records. Morgan penned an exclusive essay for SWT about the project's formation. scummywatertower.com/artist-essay... #musicsky 🎧

I highly recommend giving the new SunYears album a listen. Can't wait to share my interview with Peter Morén and the Water Tower Session he did for SWT. #Musicsky 🎧

Really enjoyed talking with Craig Schulz and Erik Weise about the new Peanuts animated special on Apple TV+. It was a new experience for me as it was my first video interview.

Had a great time talking to Hannah about her fantastic debut album that's out in a few weeks.

Some great music and essay writing to check out as we head into the weekend!

Another great tune!

Highly recommend checking out Lew Apollo's recently released debut album and the emotional session and essay he shared for SWT.

Another great song and essay to check out over at SWT, this time from singer-songwriter Megan Nadin! #Musicsky 🎧

Today, we're reintroducing an artist we shared with you earlier this year - Canadian-born, Nashville based singer-songwriter Megan Nadin. We're premiering her new song "Bittersweet" and sharing an essay she wrote about the song songwriting. scummywatertower.com/song-premier... #Musicsky 🎧

Highly recommend checking out Lew Apollo's new album! More coverage coming next week! #Musicsky 🎧

Some more great new music to check out! #Musicsky 🎧

Today, SWT is excited to reintroduce to you Oklahoma-born, Nashville-based Lavendine, which features twin sisters Jacy and Jana Ayers. We're premiering their new song "Who Cares If I'm Alone" and sharing an exclusive artist essay from the sisters. scummywatertower.com/premieres/pr... #Musicsky 🎧

They need to make a Letterboxd for live music because I’m curious how many shows I went to last year vs this year and how many different artists I’ve seen in my lifetime

For @scummywatertower.bsky.social, I reviewed the incredible July 26 concert at Fiserv Forum featuring Shinedown, Bush and Morgan Wade. Photographer Sara Halbach and I also took some photos to document the amazing evening of music. scummywatertower.com/reviews/conc... #Musicsky 🎧

Last night #GregNorton and #UltraBomb kicked off their tour in Cudahy, WI, at @xrayarcade.bsky.social. They put on an incredible, high energy set. Ryan Smith, whom I interviewed 16 years ago, is a fantastic fit for the band. Really enjoyed openers #Boss'Daughter and #M545 as well. #Musicsky 🎧

Happy @podgelane.bsky.social Day everyone! We hope you enjoyed our Singles Spotlight on his latest song "Heatwave" earlier today. Now we're turning the mic over to Podge himself for an insightful artist essay about the song and his journey. scummywatertower.com/artist-essay... #Musicsky 🎧

Some more great Podge Lane content for your ears and eyes! #Musicsky 🎧

Clinical counselor by day, Jessica Risker swaps her therapy couch for a guitar and flute on her first album in seven years. buff.ly/FtK08Bh

For @chicagomag.com, I interviewed Chicago singer-songwriter Jessica Risker about her emotional new album Calendar Year. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga... #Musicsky 🎧

Excited to premiere a great new song by Chicago band Selken over at @scummywatertower.bsky.social. #Musicsky 🎧

In the next few weeks, French rockers The Inspector Cluzo will be touring the U.S. and Canada in support of Clutch. Before you go, make sure to read our recent interview with the band about their music and farm life: scummywatertower.com/features/int.... #Musicsky #Music #farm #rock 🎧

A great read about the importance of writing songs and performing. I think you should give Nelson Sobral a listen! #Musicsky 🎧

An afternoon at a #Brewers baseball game followed by an evening at The Riverside with #JaySom and #LucyDacus. What a wonderful day in Milwaukee. -Alex Photos courtesy of @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social

Today, we’re excited to tell you about another talented artist who is making some fantastic music: Toronto songwriter Nelson Sobral. One of our favorite songs from his latest album is “Must’ve Done Something Right”. Read on to learn more! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky 🎧

Today, we’re excited to shed some spotlight on another artist who is making some great music: NODEGA, the alter-ego project of the band BODEGA. One of the best songs off their new EP is “Rot in Helvetica” and we're stoked to highlight it. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #musicsky 🎧

I had a really fascinating interview recently with Mathieu Jourdain of French band The inspector Cluzo for @scummywatertower.bsky.social about their new album and organic-based farm. #musicsky 🎧

R.I.P. Ozzy. Black Sabbath was one of the bands that really helped get me into music 25 years ago. I remember listening to the band with my cousin and being astonished.

Ready for some more great music? We're excited to talk about another artist making great music: London-based trio Autoheart. One of the best songs on the album is "Indigo Chateau", which we're spotlighting for you today. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #musicsky 🎧

Welcome to a brand new week! We're excited to continue sharing exciting artists and tunes with you! First up is Field Medic and their single "castle peaks". Read on to learn more about the project and our thoughts on the song! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #musicsky #music🎧

ICYMI, we're on Spotify! There you can follow us and hear some of our favorite tracks released during May, June, July and future months! We also hope to share podcasts there at some point. open.spotify.com/user/316nk74... #musicsky 🎧

Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based band Listening Party put on a fantastic show Friday evening at Ziegler Winery. We can't wait to hear their new album! Photos by @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social