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

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

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

Today, SWT is excited to premiere the music video for New York City singer-songwriter Sid Simon's song "Under My Skin". Read on to learn @AlexMTheel.bsky.social's thoughts on Sid and the video! scummywatertower.com/premieres/si...

On August 28, The Jayhawks return with new album. Find out why @AlexMTheel.bsky.social suggests you check out the band's new music, especially single “Keeping Our Heads Above Water”. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

On July 10 noise-punk firebrands Parts & Labor will release Set Of All Sets, their first new album in 15 years. In his Singles Spotlight feature, Alex explains why the release, especially single “Seamripper”, makes it well worth the wait. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Happy 4th of July for all our American readers! Today we're revisiting Tim O’Connell with a Singles Spotlight on his timely named single “Life In These United States”. Read on to find out more about the song and why @AlexMTheel.bsky.social enjoyed it! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Los Angeles-based post-rock/shoegaze band Young Lovers have long been one of the best-kept secrets of the city’s DIY scene. We hope to give them some love here via Alex's Singles Spotlight on the band's new single “Silver Lining Lost”. Read on to learn more! scummywatertower.com/features/sin...

For single "What’s New On The Beat Scene", New England trio Perennial wanted a "tight, swinging pop song, but we also wanted to see how psychedelic we could make it — fuzz bass, mellotron, Vox organ through a wah pedal: you name it.” It's why Alex enjoyed it. scummywatertower.com/features/sin...

On July 10, Ontario punk trio Among Legends return with their new full-length album Lose My Grip. @AlexMTheel.bsky.social explains why you should give the release a listen, especially single “Floating Here For Years". scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

The great Mike Little passed just a day after his debut album was released on June 12. @AlexMTheel.bsky.social writes why he enjoyed the album, especially single "Good Thing Going On". RIP Mike. Thanks for the great music! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

On July 28, LA-based singer-songwriter Shannon Lay will release her fifth album, Past The Veil. It features the single "Horizons", which @AlexMTheel.bsky.social really enjoyed. Read on to find out why he recommends giving Shannon's new music a listen! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

SWT is excited to premiere Chattanooga, Tennessee based singer-songwriter Teni Rane's new song "Sail Into The Dark". It's featured on her sophomore album No Turning Back, which will be released in September. scummywatertower.com/premieres/so... #Musicsky

On September 17, Rhode Island-based singer-songwriter Brooke Annibale will release her new album Bolder Font. @AlexMTheel.bsky.social explains why he's excited for the release and how single "Make You Mine" is a great introduction to her music! scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

On Friday, Los Angeles-based rockers Julez and the Rollerz will release their debut album Dirty Little Rock ‘N’ Roller. Singer and guitarist Julez Batterman wrote an Artist Essay for us about cherishing the moment and realizing how far she's come as a musician. scummywatertower.com/artist-essay...

At the end of May, Chicago singer-songwriter Reva K released her powerful debut album Welcome To 20 Something. Make sure to check out her Water Tower Session entry (youtu.be/Iff_HauI9a4) and @JoshuaMMiller.bsky.social's interview (scummywatertower.com/sessions/wat...). #Musicsky

On Friday, Toronto rockers The Get Alongs will release their sophomore album Second To None. In his Singles Spotlight feature, Josh explains why you should give the band, the album and especially single "Sunday Afternoon" a listen. scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

Today we're excited to discuss a multi-talented human from Jacksonville, Florida, who is creating great music, among other things: Sk8tie. Read on to find out why Alex especially likes new single "Cost Me Alot". scummywatertower.com/features/sin... #Musicsky

On June 26, post-punk band Unlettered returns with new album Devil's Bowl. Multi-instrumentalist Mike Knowlton was kind enough to pen an Artist Essay for us about how the lack of a music scene aided the development of the group's identity. scummywatertower.com/artist-essay... #Musicsky

Earlier this year we introduced you to to the great artist Kitt Major via an exclusive premiere and Singles Spotlight feature of several singles. Kitt Major is releasing her new EP today, and Alex is back to tell you why it's such a great release! scummywatertower.com/reviews/ep-r... #Musicsky

Today, we’re going to delve into the well-traveled, curious US-based artist and singer-songwriter Alex Amen, who will release his debut album on Friday. Read on to find out why our own Alex enjoyed the release! scummywatertower.com/reviews/albu... #Musicsky