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.

B-Movie | Remembrance Day | 1987 Maxi Single Review

Andy Fenstermaker
April 12, 2023April 9, 2023

B-Movie was a post-punk band from Mansfield, England that formed in 1978. They gained popularity in the early 1980s with their catchy and danceable synth-driven tracks, creating memorable pop melodies with deep emotional resonance. “Remembrance Day” was one such track. Originally released in 1981 as a single, it appeared on their debut album Forever Running in 1985 before reappearing as a Maxi-Single in 1987.

Fontaines D.C. Skinty Fia Sessions Vinyl

Fontaines D.C. | Skinty Fia Sessions | 10-Inch Rough Trade Exclusive Review

Andy Fenstermaker
April 10, 2023April 11, 2023

Skinty Fia, the 2022 album by Fontaines DC, was one of my Top 10 Records of 2022. And my list isn’t the only one that saw it place high on the standard year-end lists. The album is astonishingly good from start to finish with several powerhouse tracks that warrant countless repeat listens. I can’t tell you how many times I listened to the hard-to-pronounce opener or “Roman Holiday” or even “I Love You.”

Letting Up Despite Great Faults | Self Titled LP | Vinyl Unboxing & Album Review

Andy Fenstermaker
April 8, 2023April 7, 2023

Letting Up Despite Great Faults is an indie pop and shoegaze band from Austin, Texas. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2009, is an impressive showcase of the band’s ability to blend dreamy soundscapes with electronic beats. Today I’m taking a look back at the album and unboxing the recent reissue on vinyl and the first ever vinyl pressing at that!

Built to Spill | Live at Granada Theater | Dallas, TX | April 6, 2023

Andy Fenstermaker
April 7, 2023May 12, 2023

I’ve covered Built to Spill quite a bit of late here on FensePost as I’ve started working through reviewing and even unboxing everything in my collection. As I have most albums by Built to Spill and quite a few of their singles as well, that coverage will continue for some time. But today I’m going to stray from my normal vinyl coverage to document their live performance last night at Granada Theater in Dallas.

Voxtrot | Cut From The Stone: Rarities & B-Sides | Vinyl & Album Review

Andy Fenstermaker
April 5, 2023April 2, 2023

Not long ago, I covered Voxtrot’s new LP Early Music, which consisted of the band’s first two EPs. Today, I’m looking at the companion piece they released at the same time, Cut From the Stone: Rarities & B-Sides. Today, I’m going to look at the latter in a comprehensive album review and vinyl unboxing.

The Radio Dept You're Looking At My Guy Vinyl

The Radio Dept. | You’re Lookin’ At My Guy | 7-Inch Single Review

Andy Fenstermaker
April 3, 2023April 1, 2023

I’ve covered Swedish indie pop band The Radio Dept. a few times already, and that coverage is going to continue for a bit as I still have a number of their releases in my collection. This time, I’m taking a look at their 7” single from 2020 for “You’re Lookin’ at My Guy” backed with “Could You Be the One.”

Camera Obscura Underachievers Please Try Harder Vinyl

Camera Obscura | Underachievers Please Try Harder | 20th Anniversary

Andy Fenstermaker
April 2, 2023May 19, 2023

Underachievers Please Try Harder is the second studio album by the Scottish indie pop band Camera Obscura. It was originally released on November 11, 2003 on Elefant Records out of Spain. Since the original CD and vinyl pressings, it’s received worldwide release including Japan on Imperial Records, Merge in the US, among a few others.

Voxtrot | Early Music | Album Review

Andy Fenstermaker
April 1, 2023May 20, 2023

Voxtrot is an indie pop band that formed in Austin, Texas, in 2003. They are also been one of my… Read More »Voxtrot | Early Music | Album Review

Afraid of Stairs | I Lit Up b/w Little Voice | 7-Inch Single

Andy Fenstermaker
March 31, 2023March 27, 2023

Afraid of Stairs is a Swedish indie rock and indie pop band that formed in the early 2000s. They released… Read More »Afraid of Stairs | I Lit Up b/w Little Voice | 7-Inch Single

Yo La Tengo | This Stupid World | Album Review

Andy Fenstermaker
March 30, 2023March 27, 2023

It’s funny; when I think of a modern indie rock band that’s been around for some time and never really took a hiatus, I can’t help but think they formed when I was in high school. And by that I mean the mid to late 90s. Enter Yo La Tengo, who just released their LP This Stupid World in 2023. The band formed all the way back in 1984. That’s closing in on 40 years!

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