Alex M Theel
@alexmtheel.bsky.social
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
The most featured person on SWT to date. We love the human and his music. Thank you, Podge.
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 24, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The most featured person on SWT to date. We love the human and his music. Thank you, Podge.
Pretty damn good album. Another great Australian band that isn't a household name yet but should be. Will be. Check them out!
Today, we're going to delve into Australian rock band Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, who just released their new album Glory. @alexmtheel.bsky.social had a chance to check it out and enjoyed what he heard. Read on to find out what he thought!
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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers – GLORY (2025) Review - Scummy Water Tower
Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers. The Australian rock band was formed in Canberra in 2019 when band members Anna Ryan (they/them; vocals/gui...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Pretty damn good album. Another great Australian band that isn't a household name yet but should be. Will be. Check them out!
Don't sleep on Josh Ritchie just cause he's not on Bluesky. Incredible stuff. Escape from the chaos of life and take a moment to listen.
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 24, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Don't sleep on Josh Ritchie just cause he's not on Bluesky. Incredible stuff. Escape from the chaos of life and take a moment to listen.
Such a legend. Not only a great song but a good live album. Check it out! Thanks Jason!
Vancouver scene legend Rich Hope releases Live At The ANZA Club this Friday! Get a preview and hear the blazing track "It Come Alive" now at @scummywatertower.bsky.social
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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 24, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Such a legend. Not only a great song but a good live album. Check it out! Thanks Jason!
This song is an earworm. Check it out and other Trophy Wife (band) music.
Today, we’re excited to discuss another group that has quickly made a a name for itself over the past few years, Brooklyn by way of Boston band Trophy Wife. That's thanks to great songs such as "So Hard", which we're stoked to spotlight.
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Singles Spotlight: Trophy Wife – “So Hard” - Scummy Water Tower
Hello reader, How are you? Thanks for checking out SWT. Today, we’re excited to discuss another group, Trophy Wife, that has quickly launched into the scene, making a name for itself over the past few...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This song is an earworm. Check it out and other Trophy Wife (band) music.
We're grateful to all those that contribute and read. It's my favorite series on the site letting artists and musicians speak in a safe space in their own words.
Thank you, again,
Alex
Thank you, again,
Alex
If you haven't taken the time, please take the time. There's more to come in this series in the coming weeks. (2/2)
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Artist Essays - Scummy Water Tower
Scummy Water Tower provides artists a chance to share stories of their craft through artist essays.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM
We're grateful to all those that contribute and read. It's my favorite series on the site letting artists and musicians speak in a safe space in their own words.
Thank you, again,
Alex
Thank you, again,
Alex
Don't sleep on Joelton Mayfield. This is an outstanding album. Check it out.
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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November 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Don't sleep on Joelton Mayfield. This is an outstanding album. Check it out.
Among the Big Twin Cities 3 for me: Hüsker Dü. The others being Prince and The Replacements. Some overlap and excellent music there.
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 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Among the Big Twin Cities 3 for me: Hüsker Dü. The others being Prince and The Replacements. Some overlap and excellent music there.
This is an excellent album start to finish. Take the time to listen to it.
Today, we’re going to explore Ruby Sparks, the project of LA-based songwriter Jake Sternberg. The band just released its debut album Iris. @alexmtheel.bsky.social had an early listen and liked what he heard. Read on to find out why in his album review!
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Ruby Sparks – Iris (2025) Album Review - Scummy Water Tower
Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to explore Ruby Sparks. This is the project of LA-based songwriter Jake Sternberg. Although I'm fairly new to listening to the band, I've been impressed ...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
This is an excellent album start to finish. Take the time to listen to it.
I agree. The entire album, Leash Aggression is fantastic. Take less than an hour away from the chaos of life and listen to it.
On November 7th, Pigeon Pit released its latest album Leash Aggression via indie label Ernest Jenning Record Company. @alexmtheel.bsky.social highly recommends giving it a listen, especially fantastic single "Anthill Mode".
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Singles Spotlight: Pigeon Pit – “Anthill Mode” - Scummy Water Tower
Hello reader, Welcome back. We hope you've enjoyed our content this week. If you haven't had the chance, take a look at our site when you're done with this post! Today, we’re excited to discuss someon...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I agree. The entire album, Leash Aggression is fantastic. Take less than an hour away from the chaos of life and listen to it.
Hey Bluesky, ♥️ you. It's been a minute.
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Hey Bluesky, ♥️ you. It's been a minute.
Check this one out. We talk about BirdBelly, a new project from Canadian based Métis singer-songwriter Cynthia Hamar.
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 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Check this one out. We talk about BirdBelly, a new project from Canadian based Métis singer-songwriter Cynthia Hamar.
Loved this essay. I think that many musicians will recall memories reading it as well.
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
Loved this essay. I think that many musicians will recall memories reading it as well.
Discover some great new music today.
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!
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Singles Spotlight: Will Overman – “Landlocked Heart” - Scummy Water Tower
Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to discuss another singer songwriter who is making some great music: Will Overman. Now based in Nashville, but born in Virginia, raised near the b...
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October 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Discover some great new music today.
Appreciate y'all. Thank you for enjoying the content and spreading the word.
Hello, how are you?
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October 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Appreciate y'all. Thank you for enjoying the content and spreading the word.
If you're reading this, you'll dig this. Check it out here:
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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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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"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.
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!
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
🙌 It's been a journey for sure. Many good moments, a hell of a lot of work and growth and development.
Agreed. 🤔
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.
The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.”
It’s about control.
October 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Agreed. 🤔
Right on. 🙌
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
Right on. 🙌
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September 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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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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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
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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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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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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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
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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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.
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
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.
Make sure to follow @scummywatertower.bsky.social and @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social for great music content daily. Or damn close to it.