Andy Fenstermaker

Andy Fenstermaker is a music lover, writer, marketing professional, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to sharing his passion for music with others. He is the founder of FensePost, a renowned music blog that has been sharing the latest and greatest in indie music since 2006. Andy has always been fascinated by the power of music to connect people, and he started FensePost with the aim of sharing his love of music with others. Andy developed a passion for music at a young age. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Andy grew up surrounded by a vibrant music scene that left an indelible mark on him. He attended Washington State University, where he studied Communication and Business. He holds a BA in Communication and a Masters in Business Administration. After graduating, Andy started writing about music and created FensePost as the outlet. The blog has a strong focus on indie music, but also covers a range of other genres including folk, indie pop, psychedelic, garage rock, and experimental. Andy and the blog relocated to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in 2020.

Candy Claws: In The Dream Of The Sea Life [Album Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
August 14, 2009April 18, 2023

I would categorize Candy Claws and their single “Catamaran” as experimental pop in the vein of Panda Bear. “Catamaran” and the album from whence it came, Candy Claws’ debut LP In The Dream Of The Sea Life, has similar experimental characteristics, from the varied and incandescent instrumentation to hushed, melodic and oft indecipherable vocals. The theme is consistency and flow; each song transitions flawlessly into the next.

Andy Fenstermaker
August 14, 2009November 11, 2010

FensePost is proud to conclude The Summer of Golden Bloom, in which nine blogs came together to exclusively premiere various tracks off Golden Bloom‘s debut LP Fan The Flames, out August 18. Our exclusive track is “Theme For An Adventure At Sea” and it is easily one of my favorite songs on Fan The Flames, and certainly my favorite new track. Read More »Golden Bloom: Theme For An Adventure At Sea [World Premiere]

The Splinters: Splintered Bridges [Track Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
August 13, 2009August 21, 2009

We’re sure seeing our share of all-girl groups these days. Already-talked about here on FensePost include Vivian Girls (a track review of “When I’m Gone” was published this morning), Pens, and now The Splinters, whose “Splintered Bridges” matches the aforementioned groups in garage pop excellence. This quartet officially released their debut 7-inch featuring “Splintered Bridges” as the title track and a-side, and “Sorry” as the b-side on the first of this month. Read More »The Splinters: Splintered Bridges [Track Review]

The Hush Now: Hoping And Waiting [Track Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
August 13, 2009August 21, 2009

“Hoping And Waiting”, off The Hush Now‘s upcoming sophomore LP Constellations, sees the band progressing in their ability to craft a great pop song. Simple and packed with pop sensibilities, “Hoping And Waiting” shows more promise than the singles off the group’s self-titled debut. The Hush Now’s sunny pop is excellent summer fun. Read More »The Hush Now: Hoping And Waiting [Track Review]

Vivian Girls: When I’m Gone [Track Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
August 13, 2009August 21, 2009

Vivian Girls‘ self-titled LP from 2008 was damn catchy. Listening again to songs like “All The Time” and “Tell The World”, I’m immediately rewarded with the garage-centric punk-pop style I absolutely adore. But Vivian Girls have a new one coming out soon, a new one called Everything Goes Wrong. The album’s title contrasts perfectly with the first single, “When I’m Gone”, as, despite the greatness of Vivian Girls, this is the group’s most accomplished song yet. Read More »Vivian Girls: When I’m Gone [Track Review]

Noah And The Whale: The First Days Of Spring [Trailer]

Andy Fenstermaker
August 12, 2009October 19, 2009

Last year, Noah And The Whale astonished the world with their LP Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down. They’re now poised to follow that release with a new album and an accompanying film. Both are dubbed The First Days Of Spring, and we now have a sneak peek at what resides inside, thanks to a new trailer for the release. Read More »Noah And The Whale: The First Days Of Spring [Trailer]

Atlas Sound: Walkabout [Track Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
August 12, 2009August 21, 2009

It’s mid-Summer 2009 and we are finally treated with the creative meeting of two of the more eclectic and eccentric minds in independent music — Bradford Cox (Atlas Sound, Deerhunter) and Noah Lennox (Panda Bear, Animal Collective). Atlas Sound‘s “Walkabout” is the result, and it features Lennox’s pop-riddled vocals draped by the experimental sounds signature to Atlas Sound. The combination is brilliant; genius minds like these really should collaborate more often. Read More »Atlas Sound: Walkabout [Track Review]

Ah Holly Fam’ly: Reservoir [Album Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
August 12, 2009April 14, 2023

On the rare occasion that you are given the honor of watching a band grow from humble and minimal beginnings to something more, it is something that must not be taken lightly. So it is with caution I approach this review of Reservoir as, buried somewhere in the midst of seemingly hundreds of boxes of albums awaiting re-categorization is a slim jewel case by a band called Ah Holly Fam’ly. Xeroxed on simple paper is a cover that possesses a simple title: Ah Holly Fam’ly Sings Oh Holy Family.

Andy Fenstermaker
August 11, 2009August 21, 2009

Sea Wolf returns after a few years with a new album, White Water, White Bloom. “Stanislaus” comes from that album; more specifically, it comes as a bonus track on the vinyl version of the album. On “Stanislaus”, Sea Wolf continues their pop-heavy Americana-style folk. The song is impressive for a bonus track — such songs more often than not lean toward b-sides and outtakes, but “Stanislaus” finds Sea Wolf, who many considered a quite promising artist upon the release of their debut, fully realizing that promise. Read More »Sea Wolf: Stanislaus [Track Review]

Thunder Power: And Everything After [Album Review]

Andy Fenstermaker
August 11, 2009February 2, 2013

Thunder Power’s EP Love Yourself… was filled with infective pop songs that earned it consistency on my 2008 playlist. And Everything After, to the contrary, features stripped-down pop. It’s less upbeat, has less volume, but luckily maintains the greatness of Thunder Power’s other work. “Ship In A Bottle” finds the two primary vocalist, both of opposing sexes, harmonizing beautifully. “Sleep, Not Violence” begins slowly but also features a selection of harmony vocals. Read More »Thunder Power: And Everything After [Album Review]

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