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Joshua M. Miller
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Milwaukee Press Club award-winning Wisconsin based writer and co-founder of @scummywatertower.bsky.social. Bylines Chicago Sun-Times, SPIN, Rolling Stone, Guitar World, etc. Web designer.

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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · May 12
I'm so excited to share the news that @scummywatertower.bsky.social is an award winner! Milwaukee Press Club awarded @alexmtheel.bsky.social and I a Silver Award for the Online category of Best Blog. This is my first award so it means a lot to have my writing and hard work get recognized.
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We're excited to announce that SWT is officially an award winner! Milwaukee Press Club honored us on Friday during its Gridiron Awards Dinner, where we received a Silver Award for the Online category of Best Blog (2024 MPC Awards for Excellence in Journalism).
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SWT Honored By Milwaukee Press Club - Scummy Water Tower
Scummy Water Tower is winner of the Silver Award for Best Blog as part of Milwaukee Press Club's 2024 Awards for Excellence in Journalism
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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...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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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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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 ...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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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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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...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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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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November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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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.
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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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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November 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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I had a great time interviewing @podgelane.bsky.social about his fantastic new album Less Of Me.
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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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SWT Interviews: Podge Lane
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November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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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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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....
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November 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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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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Introducing: Philly’s Sun Within - Scummy Water Tower
Philadelphia band Sun Within discuss band life in a interview based artist essay
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November 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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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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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...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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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Video Premiere: The Spikes – “Garden Song” - Scummy Water Tower
Premiere of music video for The Spikes' "Garden Song"
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October 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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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: 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...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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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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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/...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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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.
October 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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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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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...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Some great rock and roll for your weekend!
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This weekend, Northern Virginia self-described “anthemic punk/emo” rockers Celebration Summer will make their triumphant return to Gainesville, Florida’s @thefestfl.bsky.social. Bass player Greg Raelson wrote about the band's influences.

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Artist Essay: The Sounds That Shaped Celebration Summer By Greg Raelson - Scummy Water Tower
An essay from Greg Raelson of Washington D.C. rockers Celebration Summer about the group's influences.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Highly recommend checking out Remi Goode's session for SWT and her recently released debut album!
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Today, SWT's Water Tower Sessions series returns, this time with a stellar performance from Nashville based singer-songwriter Remi Goode and her partner Gabe. They perform "Punchline" off her recently released debut album.

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Remi Goode and Gabe Lehrer perform Water Tower Session performance of Goode's song "Punchline"
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October 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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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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October 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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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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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...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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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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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.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Another great song to check out! Can't wait to share my recent interview with her.
October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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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: 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 ...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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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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Singles Spotlight: The Prickly Pair – “Swamp Angel” - Scummy Water Tower
Singles Spotlight feature on Nashville duo The Prickly Pair and single "Swamp Angel"
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October 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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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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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.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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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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October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM