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.

Cock & Swan: Secret Angles

Andy Fenstermaker
August 27, 2013September 18, 2013

Dig deep into the FensePost archives and you’ll discover two things. First is the site’s launch date, which is essentially 666: June 6, 2006. Second is that one of the earliest reviews is that of Cock & Swan‘s Noon Hum EP. Hand packaged with a personal note to KZUU, I talked up the EP for the station then turned around and published this review on June 7 of that year. Next month Cock & Swan return with their third LP, Secret Angles. Read More »Cock & Swan: Secret Angles

Jonathan Rado: Law & Order

Andy Fenstermaker
August 26, 2013May 5, 2023

During a recent brief hiatus, Foxygen’s Jonathan Rado took some time to write and record his debut solo LP. Law & Order is refreshingly diverse; each song stands very much on its own, yet they are all distinctly Rado. Each has his style in instrumentation, his signature 70s-throwback vocals, and the sly smile you get with a Foxygen song.

Crystal Stilts: Future Folklore

Andy Fenstermaker
August 23, 2013September 18, 2013

Crystal Stilts debut LP, Alight of Night, was released on Slumberland back in 2008. They followed it in 2011 with In Love with Oblivion. In between and since, they have released several singles and an EP, 2011’s stellar Radiant Door. But the band went silent after the release of Radiant Door, and we now know why. They will release their third proper LP, Nature Noir, next month. Read More »Crystal Stilts: Future Folklore

Wishyunu: Futuray

Andy Fenstermaker
August 21, 2013September 18, 2013

Portland band Wishyunu creates chill, dreamy tunes laden with simple synth melodies, cool percussive beats and a hint of guitar. The husband and wife duo Bei Yan and Tony Bertaccini self-released their new dream-pop/bedroom-pop EP called Futuray on cassette on August 11. Read More »Wishyunu: Futuray

Robbie Basho’s Visions of the Country Reissued by Gnome Life

Andy Fenstermaker
August 20, 2013September 18, 2013

Listening to Robbie Basho whistle atop a mesmerizing piano melody in “Leaf in the Wind”, I am overwhelmed by the sense of peace his music creates. I can feel it wash over me, a soft calm the we in the Western world seem so adamant to forget exists. Read More »Robbie Basho’s Visions of the Country Reissued by Gnome Life

Wymond Miles preps ‘Cut Yourself Free’

Andy Fenstermaker
August 19, 2013September 18, 2013

Following last year’s breathtaking debut post-punk LP Under the Pale Moon, The Fresh & Onlys guitars Wymond Miles has now announced his sophomore follow-up. Again to be released via Sacred Bones Records, the previews Miles and SBR have given us prove Cut Yourself Free will promise more dark, soulfully moody tunes. Read More »Wymond Miles preps ‘Cut Yourself Free’

The Sudden Death of Stars: Supernovae (Video)

Andy Fenstermaker
August 15, 2013September 18, 2013

Do an image search for Rennes, France, and you’ll find photos of astonishing medieval buildings, of breathtaking landscapes and of mystical palaces. This is the town The Sudden Death of Stars calls home; not necessarily where you’d expect to find a psychedelic pop band with a 1960s penchant. Read More »The Sudden Death of Stars: Supernovae (Video)

Teen Daze: Ice on the Windowsil

Andy Fenstermaker
August 13, 2013September 18, 2013

The latest track by Teen Daze, “Ice on the Windowsil”, is the first track to debut off his forthcoming LP Glacier. It features a surreal spacial sound, as subtle as it is dreamy. Given this, as you can imagine, it is far removed from his early work on Beach Dreams (2010). There is a feeling of solitude the song evokes, one of being at peace with yourself. Read More »Teen Daze: Ice on the Windowsil

MTNS: Lost Track of Time

Andy Fenstermaker
August 12, 2013May 12, 2023

Despite use of digital equipment, a favoring of syths and electronic percussion, ambient bands like Brisbane, Australia’s MTNS seem to have an uncanny connection with nature. The natural world, the great outdoors; there’s something that bodes well with MTNS’ relaxed sound. In Theresa Fryer’s new video for MTNS’ first single “Lost Track of Time”, she captures this commonality perfectly.

Minks Release Sophomore LP “Tides End”

Andy Fenstermaker
August 9, 2013September 18, 2013

This week Minks released their sophomore LP on Captured Tracks. The new album, Tides End, sees the band progressing beyond their lo-fi, Joy Division-esque early days of By the Hedge. They’ve grown into a much more dreamy sound; one less harsh and abrasive than found on their debut. Read More »Minks Release Sophomore LP “Tides End”

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