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Alex M Theel
@alexmtheel.bsky.social
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Co-founder of SWT. Over there, I'm the reviewer, a writer, handle the business side & an idea guy. I'm a music, film lover & appreciator of many things. Bigots not included. Ally to all others. Left of the Dial. #GoPackGo @scummywatertower.bsky.social
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Check this one out. We talk about BirdBelly, a new project from Canadian based Métis singer-songwriter Cynthia Hamar.
October 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Loved this essay. I think that many musicians will recall memories reading it as well.
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Oct 15
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 16, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Discover some great new music today.
October 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Appreciate y'all. Thank you for enjoying the content and spreading the word.
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Oct 2
Hello, how are you?

SWT's YouTube channel is home to interviews you won't see anywhere else (more to come) and performances from musicians you also won't see anywhere else.

Check it out, subscribe and thank you for your support.

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October 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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If you're reading this, you'll dig this. Check it out here:
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Oct 7
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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clarioncallmedia.bsky.social Clarion Call Media @clarioncallmedia.bsky.social · Oct 7
"A few months ago when I first heard the first single “Same Old Story” from Dalton’s new album, I was blown away with its sound. The lyrics, the melody, the vocals were outstanding." @scummywatertower.bsky.social @daltontheband.bsky.social scummywatertower.com/features/sin...
October 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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🙌 It's been a journey for sure. Many good moments, a hell of a lot of work and growth and development.
joshuammillerwi.bsky.social Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · Sep 25
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!
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Sep 25
This week SWT is celebrating its second anniversary! We've been lucky to cover a variety of interesting musicians and entertainers through interviews, artist essays, sessions, reviews, and more. Thank you everyone for your support! We look forward to continuing building our brand in the future.
October 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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Agreed. 🤔
rbreich.bsky.social Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Oct 2
If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.

The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”

It’s about control.
October 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Right on. 🙌
rbreich.bsky.social Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Oct 1
Let's continue to build solidarity by peacefully opposing our tyrant-in-chief at No Kings Day 2.0 on October 18. There are currently over 2,000 events planned nationwide. More details here: https://www.nokings.org
October 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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ICYMI: And need a distraction from the negativity or stress of life, scummywatertower.com is a damn good escape. Recently we've got some great reviews, interviews, and shedding spotlight on artists with the Singles Spotlight series. Hell, even a Water Tower Session or two. Thanks for your support. ♥️
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Scummy Water Tower is your source for music, entertainment and more, including interviews, video performance sessions, and reviews.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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ICYMI: more great content over at scummywatertower.com

and also on www.youtube.com/@ScummyWaterTower

Thank you for your support!
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Scummy Water Tower is your source for music, entertainment and more, including interviews, video performance sessions, and reviews.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Hej svenska vänner (Hello Swedish friends)

One of my favorite albums that I've reviewed so far in 2025 is The Song Forlorn by SunYears. I think your life is better off having listened to it.

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SunYears – The Song Forlorn (2025) Album Review - Scummy Water Tower
Hello reader, Welcome back. How are you? Hej svenska vänner (Hello Swedish friends) Today, we're going to delve into SunYears. This is the solo project of Peter Morén of the fantastic Swedish indie-po...
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August 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Say what? Yeah, check our YT out. Like and subscribe if you dig the content. And leave comments. Whether it's saying hi to Josh or saying how much you like the artists/content. Or both. 🤔 Thank you.
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Aug 20
Coming soon, some more content to our YouTube channel. 👀
Yeah we've got one, it's definitely slept on. You might even SEE Josh on it. 😮 Tell him hello in the comments! - Alex

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#music #interviews #WaterTowerSessions
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August 20, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Hello Everyone. Have you been to the SWT site recently? We're continuing our site and content evolution so you'll see some changes there. Let @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social and myself know your thoughts and feedback! 🙌

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August 19, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Hello Bluesky, I wish that I were able to spend more time on this app, but I haven't found time. I'm grateful that you're here and have stuck around. Thank you. 🫶

Make sure to follow @scummywatertower.bsky.social and @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social for great music content daily. Or damn close to it.
August 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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I'm a big fan of satire, whether it's in music or comedic form. And Tom Lehrer was one of the greats of his day. Many of my age or younger know Weird Al, but you should also get to know Tom Lehrer—a brilliant, talented mind. RIP.

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American musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97, US media report
Lehrer, a Harvard-trained mathematician, wrote darkly humorous songs, often with political connotations.
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July 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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ICYMI: 👀
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · May 12
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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May 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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🤔
rbreich.bsky.social Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · May 10
Your Mother’s Day weekend reminder that the so-called “party of family values” has historically blocked:

-Paid family & medical leave
-Universal childcare
-Universal pre-K
-Expanded Child Tax Credit
-Programs to support reproductive health

Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
May 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Indeed.
May 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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I love this concept album @ohgeeeznotagain.bsky.social put out, MAPMAKER. The single is great too. Your ears will enjoy the adventure. 👇
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Apr 24
If you enjoy bands that playfully tread the line lyrically between fantasy and reality, we’ve got a perfect recommendation for you – @ohgeeeznotagain.bsky.social. We're excited to put the spotlight on the band's new single "Think Fast." Read on to find out more!
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Singles Spotlight: Oh Geeez, Not Again – “Think Fast” - Scummy Water Tower
A look at Milwaukee, Wisconsin band Oh Geeez, Not Again's 2025 single "Think Fast."
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May 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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A second single from @vlntyntheband.bsky.social. You'll dig it, take a listen. 😀
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Apr 23
Earlier this year, we introduced you to superb Milwaukee musician @vlntyntheband.bsky.social (
scummywatertower.com/sessions/wat...). This week he returns with another great new single "The End of the Show" that might appeal to fans of artists such as Elliott Smith.
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VLNTYN - The End of the Show
YouTube video by VLNTYN
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May 9, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Looking for some new music? Check this out!
May 9, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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ICYMI: We were big fans of Field Report and we also like these new songs from @whittyremarks.bsky.social. Check out more right here: 👇
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Apr 25
Milwaukee's Travis Whitty has played with Field Report, Golden Coins, and Old Earth. With @whittyremarks.bsky.social he's shared own deeply personal songs. We talked with him recently about his emotional journey. Performing tonight @cactusclubmke.bsky.social.
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Whitty Remarks Finds Hope and Purpose In the Small Details - Scummy Water Tower
Interview with Milwaukee, Wisconsin band Whitty Remarks about 2025 debut album
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May 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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ICYMI: Dog! A great message within.
May 9, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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I love this song. And we think you will too. Check it out:
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Apr 14
Today we’re going to explore an artist that’ll give you your rock fix – Chicago’s MV Wells, the solo project of singer-songwriter Michael Wells. We’re excited to share the spotlight on his first single “Spectrum Boy,” released on March 21.

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Single Spotlight: MV Wells – “Spectrum Boy” - Scummy Water Tower
A Singles Spotlight feature on Chicago based MV Wells.
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April 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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ICYMI: A review from last Friday. There's plenty of good music in 2025.
scummywatertower.bsky.social Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Apr 4
Today we're going to delve into #Anika, via a review of the artist's latest album. The project is the moniker of British-born, Berlin-based musician and former journalist (among other things) Annika Henderson. Read on to find out what Alex thought!
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Anika – Abyss (2025) Album Review - Scummy Water Tower
Hello Reader, Welcome back. Today we're going to delve into Anika. This is the moniker of British-born, Berlin-based musician, writer, composer, DJ, photographer, radio host, video-director and former...
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April 9, 2025 at 4:54 AM