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.

Television with Bryan Eno | 1974, Hollywood Session Live at the “Fairland Studios”

Andy Fenstermaker
March 29, 2023April 28, 2023

On January 28, 2023, the world lost one of the visionary pioneers of punk rock: Tom Verlaine. His 1977 album Marquee Moon with the band Television would influence not just punk rock but other sub genres like post-mid-70s art rock, post-punk, new wave, alt rock, and 1980s indie rock. Today I’m going to look at a little thing I stumbled upon years ago called Television with Bryan Eno.

Built to Spill Perfect From Now On Vinyl

Built to Spill | Perfect From Now On | 10th Anniversary Vinyl Album Review

Andy Fenstermaker
March 28, 2023May 12, 2023

If I were to pick the least known yet most impactful album that influenced me in the late 90s, hands down my vote would go to Built to Spill and their third LP, Perfect From Now On. It led me down the obsessive path of seeking out up-and-coming, independent artists and spurned by desire to find, discover, and share the music I love.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre | The Future Is Your Past | Vinyl & Album Review

Andy Fenstermaker
March 27, 2023April 14, 2023

I’ve seen some call it the band’s 19th, others highlight it as their 20th. Either way, with Your Future Is Your Past, The Brian Jonestown Massacre is closing in on two dozen LPs. Given the album’s title, I think it’s appropriate to take a quick look back.

Blonde Redhead | 23 | Album Review

Andy Fenstermaker
March 25, 2023March 26, 2023

Today I have a copy of Blonde Redhead’s 2007 LP 23. It is the band’s 7th proper LP and their second for the 4AD label. And it remains my favorite release by the group to this day, which is saying a lot because Blonde Redhead is among my favorite bands, and they’ve released some truly amazing records. I mean, Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons is right up there as a shy second and Misery is a Butterfly comes in right after.

Tennis | Pollen | Album Review

Andy Fenstermaker
March 24, 2023April 16, 2023

Tennis, the husband-and-wife duo of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, have been making music together for over a decade. Their 2023 release, Pollen, is a stunning example of their ability to craft nostalgic and romantic indie-pop that transports listeners to a simpler time.

Death Cab For Cutie | Transatlanticism at 20 Years

Andy Fenstermaker
January 28, 2023May 6, 2023

It’s 2023 and Death Cab For Cutie’s Transatlanticism turns 20 this year. In many ways that blows my mind! So today, I’m going to revisit the album, starting with taking a look at the vinyl versions released in it’s first 20 years, then unboxing my copy, which is the 10th Anniversary Pressing from 2013, and finally diving into the music itself and talking a little about some of the songs.

Belle And Sebastian | Late Developers | Orange Vinyl Review

Andy Fenstermaker
January 21, 2023April 28, 2023

Hot off their 2022 LP, A Bit of Previous, comes Belle And Sebastian’s Late Developers. The album comes as a… Read More »Belle And Sebastian | Late Developers | Orange Vinyl Review

My Year in Vinyl: Counting Down My Top 5 Records with Most Spins in 2022

Andy Fenstermaker
January 8, 2023May 10, 2023

Today I want to take a look back at 2022 and recap my year in vinyl. First I’ll share some… Read More »My Year in Vinyl: Counting Down My Top 5 Records with Most Spins in 2022

A Crate Digging Story: The Start of Something b/w Dirty Version by Voxtrot

Andy Fenstermaker
December 30, 2022March 27, 2023

The longer you are a collector, naturally, the more stories you will develop about collecting. It could be a goldmine find that you pulled out of a dollar bin at Goodwill or how you finally scored a rarity you’ve been seeking for decades. Maybe it’s a story about your most valuable record, or the one you spent the most money on in your collection.

Kae Tempest | The Line is a Curve | Orange Transparent Vinyl

Andy Fenstermaker
December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

Dubbed as the styles Spoken Word and Conscious under the genre Hip Hop, Kae Tempest presented their debut LP under… Read More »Kae Tempest | The Line is a Curve | Orange Transparent Vinyl

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