FensePost originally launched on June 6, 2006 out of a small house on the hill in Pullman, WA.
It was created as an expressive outlet and music discovery channel by recent WSU graduate Andy Fenstermaker (hey, that’s me, in that photo below!), who loved introducing folks to music he felt was, in the wise words of Bill and Ted, Most Excellent.
Fast forward to today: he’s written thousands of reviews and features, and FensePost has seen dozens of one-time and regular authors alike. FensePost begins it’s version five…or six or seven. Something like that. Let’s call it Version X.
Fresh off a multi-year-long hiatus, FensePost am back with a vengeance.
FensePost X covers new and old alike, but is entirely devoted the the physical release, be it vinyl or cassette or uniquely packaged compact disc. With the emphasis on the physical comes incorporation of original photos and imagery, external embeds of audio (because, duh, it’s a music blog), and more.
To go along with all things new, how about a new location? No longer is FensePost local to Northwest Washington. The blog is headquartered in Plano, TX as of March 2020.
I hope you enjoy the new and improved FensePost.
For previews of upcoming posts, photos of vinyl from my collection and my crate digging ventures, and other shots relating to an assortment of topics from motorcycles to healthy living, follow Fense on Instagram.
Disclaimer #1
I receive countless tracks and albums via email each day. I don’t even know how many anymore as I never log into my email. Still, it is best to assume that anything I/we cover came to us in this manner, though most of that has become clutter. Occasional pieces do surface from those means.
Any old, downloadable songs that you may dig up are provided for sampling purposes only. I haven’t posted such things in several years with the domination of streamable content.
I am a strong proponent of supporting artists and musicians and the independent labels that release their music (not to mention the PR folks they employ). If you like what you hear, please support these fine folks by purchasing their music be it digitally or in physical form.
That being said, FensePost is entirely a passion project. I also earn from qualifying Amazon purchases, which I link to on occasion in newer posts, some old posts, and in the blog sidebar. I greatly appreciate any support as I do this for love.
Just buy the damn thing already.
Hi,
Just wanted to thank you so much for reviewing our Best of Me + You Download comp recently. I’m Ted. I’m the guy who did all the interviews and it seriously means a lot to have plugged it on your site! We recently just had the Swedish group Wildbirds and Peacedrums in: http://blog.viva-radio.com/Post.aspx?p=841
Thanks again!
Ted
Hi there
Would be interested to see what you think of my material. If it’s acceptable, I’ll put together cover art etc.
Rgds
Jerome
Hi Andy and Co. We adore your blog!
We’re having a venetian masquerade party this Wednesday (3/24) at The Crocodile with Ravenna Woods and The Horde and the Harem. There should be enough curious characters there to fill a Dickens novel – all dressed in formal attire and wearing venetian masks.
We’re releasing our new record Rotten Apples which was mixed by Steve Fisk, famed Nirvana producer and Sub Pop native. It was recorded with Kyle o Quin and Phil Peterson (Wild Orchid Children/Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground). You should check our our tunes and come out to the show, we’d love to have you cover/photograph/enjoy the ball! Hope you can make it out to the show!
thanks dude!
Nick and Peter
Let’s Get Lost
http://www.seattleshowgal.com/plan-for-let’s-get-lost-masquerade/ – other examples of press for the masquerade
http://www.myspace.com/letsgetlosttogether – tunes/tour schedule.
http://www.letsgetlost.net – invitation to the Crocodile masquerade.
Hey Fensepost,
Me and the band just wanted to say thanks for your kind words in the feature article on “We Found A Lovebird”. All the LBs are tickled pink!
Drop us a line anytime at http://www.wefoundalovebird.com.
Thanks so much for the support.
Larry
Larry – glad you like the coverage! Thanks for sending along the single for me to check out!
The Loomis Fargo Gang would like to extend our warmest appreciations and Thank Yous for the eloquently articulate review of our debut album Humans, Nature, and Human Nature and for showcasing it on the front page. We all think your website is a passionate and straight fucking awesome! If there is ever anything you need from the Hampton Roads area please contact us and we’ll be glad to help. We will be glad to spread the word about Fensepost. Once again, thanks for all the kind support and we wish you the best. Brad, Pil, Nash, Bosler, and Matt.
Thanks so much for the great review of our Alameda’s new album, Seasons/Spectres. We really do appreciate it. Keep up the awesome blog!
Hi FensePost!
I wanted to email you guys, but I couldn’t find an email anywhere on the About page.
My new single “(I Wanna Meet) Bill Nye” is going to be out on March 1st and it is also the first music video I’ve released!
Please check out the press release on my website here and I hope you’ll give it a look and listen! Thanks so much for your time!
http://www.jonyoonmusic.com/i-wanna-meet-bill-nye-official-lyric-video-single-press-release/
-Jon
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Hi Mr. Fenstermaker,
It is my greatest honor to present to you the first song from my upcoming EP. I hope you enjoy and much love!
https://open.spotify.com/track/6l9AXd2h7d1x4BdWNS1Quv
Thank you,
Vincent
Hey, Firstly this website is awesome! Thank you. Secondly, I’m a multi-instrumentalist DIY producer from north of the border and I would really like to read your review of my music. I have 3 albums available for free download, 2 are instrumental. https://jdzenchuk.bandcamp.com 🙂 Hope you like it! Thank you so much for the time and cyberspace! Sorry if this wasn’t the right way to contact you!
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