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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. http://www.joshuamichaelmiller.com http://www.scummywatertower.com

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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.

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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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · 2d

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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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · 3d

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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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · 3d

On Friday, October 10, Nashville based rock duo Friendship Commanders return with their fourth studio album Bear. @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social caught up with members Buick Audra and Jerry Roe to discuss the release.

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Interview: Friendship Commanders Stay Socially ConsciousIn Present Times - Scummy Water Tower

Buick Audra and Jerry Roe of Nashville based rock band Friendship Commanders talk about their 2025 album BEAR.

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · 4d

A review on a Wednesday? Yeah, we gotcha covered. A couple days early. Writer @alexmtheel.bsky.social reviewed Jake & Shelby's new album. Read on to learn what he thought!

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Jake & Shelby – Learning To Love (2025) Album Review - Scummy Water Tower

Hello reader, Welcome back. Today, we're going to delve into Jake & Shelby. The singer-songwriter duo, comprised of Jake Lawson and Shelby Hiam, began making a name for themselves in 2022 with a serie...

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · 5d

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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Clarion Call Media @clarioncallmedia.bsky.social · 5d

"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...

Singles Spotlight: Dalton – “Same Old Story” - Scummy Water Tower

Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to discuss another artist who is making some great music: Dalton. Since 2012 this is the project of multi-instrumentalist, and DIY singer-songwrit...

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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · 10d

Here's more coverage I did for @scummywatertower.bsky.social

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Singles Spotlight: Trapper Schoepp – “Wildfire” - Scummy Water Tower

A Singles Spotlight feature on Milwaukee, Wisconsin singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp's 2025 song "Wildfire" and album Osborne.

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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · 10d

For the October issue of Milwaukee Magazine, I interviewed Milwaukee, Wisconsin singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp about creating new album Osborne, his most personal release to date. The album was inspired by his time in rehab.

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Trapper Schoepp Finds Healing on His Emotional New Album

“Osborne” reveals the Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter at his most vulnerable.

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · 17d

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.

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Artist Essay:Why I’m Not Giving Up By Sarah McQuaid

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · 12d

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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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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The Mascot Theory’s latest album grapples with life and death

Cosmic close call.

Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · 17d

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!

Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · 17d

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.

Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · 19d

My feature on Social Cig's new album for Shepherd Express is now online! It's also in this month's print issue.

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You can find an extended Q&A over at @scummywatertower.bsky.social: scummywatertower.com/features/int...

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Tales of the Road Dog: Skate Rockers Social Cig Unleash New Chapter with Latest Music

When it comes to creating music, Milwaukee’s Social Cig creates big-hearted skate rock anthems that sound best with the volume turned way up.

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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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5 Songs To Get Into Christone "Kingfish" Ingram: Tracks From 'Hard Road' & More | GRAMMY.com

The GRAMMY-winning bluesman has long had an old soul. Ahead of his new album, 'Hard Road,' follow Ingram’s journey and evolution in five tracks.

Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · Sep 5

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!

Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Sep 5

For the latest entry in SWT's Water Tower Sessions series, Atlanta, Georgia progressive rockers @greatwidenothing.bsky.social performed their song "Rules of Engagement". Member Daniel Graham also shared a tour diary of the band's recent U.S. tour.

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Water Tower Sessions: Great Wide Nothing - Scummy Water Tower

Atlanta, Georgia progressive rockers perform a session and member

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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today, SWT is excited to reintroduce you to one of the first artists we covered two years ago: Milwaukee, Wisconsin singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp. @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social talked to him about his new album and fantastic song "Wildfire".

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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Sep 3

On Friday, Milwaukee, Wisconsin "indie skate rockers" Social Cig will release their new album.

@joshuammillerwi.bsky.social interviewed singer Parker Schultz for a feature in this month's Shepherd Express and we're excited to share an extended Q&A.

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Midwest Freewheeling: Social Cig Is Ready To Bring Their DIY Indie Skate Rock On the Road - Scummy Water Tower

Interview with Parker Schultz of Milwaukee, Wisconsin band Social Cig about their 2025 album Patchwork: A Road Dog Story

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Sep 3

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!

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Water Tower Session #28: Great Wide Nothing

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Sep 2

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!

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Singles Spotlight: Joviale – “Moonshine” - Scummy Water Tower

Hello reader, How are you today? Today, we’re excited to tell you about another artist who is making some great music: Joviale. According to their debut album's press release, they are, "a multidiscip...

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Sep 1

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".

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Singles Spotlight: RIVIA – “Piece of You” - Scummy Water Tower

Hello reader, How are you today? If you're reading this on Labor Day in your residence, may have you have a labor free day! Today, we’re excited to introduce another artist who is making some great mu...

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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · Aug 29

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.

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Aug 29

You might know Swedish musician Peter Morén as a member of popular indie pop group Peter Bjorn and John. In the last few years he's shared his own music through his project SunYears. For SWT, Morén performed a song and talked with @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social.

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Water Tower Sessions: SunYears - Scummy Water Tower

Peter Morén of SunYears (and Peter Bjorn and John) performs a session for SWT Water Tower Sessions series and discusses band's 2025 album The Song Forlorn.

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

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Artist Essay: The Sky opened Up – And the Abyss Looked Around By Mitch of Kind Skies - Scummy Water Tower

Mitch from Lexington, Kentucky band Kind Skies writes essay describing a recent concert experience seeing Pixies

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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · Aug 27

For @onwismag.bsky.social, I interviewed @garbage.com guitarist and co-founder Steve Marker about how UW aided the band's formation and longevity.

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Their U.S. fall tour is said to be their last, so make sure to see them if you can!

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Garbage Man | On Wisconsin

Steve Marker ’89 has made a lifelong career producing and performing alternative rock music.

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Joshua M. Miller @joshuammillerwi.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Aug 27

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".

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Singles Spotlight: Luke Tyler Shelton – “Feeling Always Down” - Scummy Water Tower

Singles Spotlight feature on Luke Tyler Shelton and 2025 single "Feeling Always Down"

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Aug 27

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".

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#Musicsky 🎧

Singles Spotlight: Luke Tyler Shelton – “Feeling Always Down” - Scummy Water Tower

Singles Spotlight feature on Luke Tyler Shelton and 2025 single "Feeling Always Down"

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Aug 26

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!

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Singles Spotlight: partywatcher – “AMOR DEL BUENO” - Scummy Water Tower

Hola! How are you today? Today, we’re excited to introduce another artist who is making some great music: partywatcher aka Jochy Saldivar, a Chicago-based Latin soul-pop artist who blends music that h...

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Scummy Water Tower @scummywatertower.bsky.social · Aug 25

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.

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Mask On, Mask Off: Actor Winter Andrews Unveils His True Self Through Music, Shares Video for “The Lovers” (Premiere & Artist Essay) - Scummy Water Tower

Actor Winter Andrews discusses his debut EP and interest in becoming a musician

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