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.

The Horde & The Harem: Chasing Crows (Video)

Andy Fenstermaker
December 14, 2012December 13, 2012

At FensePost, we pride ourselves in not necessarily being the most timely site out there. We don’t care about breaking the next big band because, well, someone else probably already has. Instead, we prefer to focus on providing you, the reader, with great content. Sometimes that means covering a band of which you are already familiar, and sometimes it means introducing you to new bands and their previous releases. You can probably guess what we’re getting at here… Read More »The Horde & The Harem: Chasing Crows (Video)

5 Quirky Songs That Make Me Immensely Happy

Andy Fenstermaker
December 13, 2012April 28, 2023

On occasion, you just need something fun to play on your stereo. If you’re in that quirky, smiley sort of mood, this list is for you. Today I present to you, my reader, five quirky songs that make me immensely happy. One is from a band you might not expect (with exception to them being one of my all-time favorite artists), one a garage-y masterpiece, a few pop gems, and even a crazy little Christmas song.

Andy Fenstermaker
December 12, 2012December 12, 2012

Not many people can say this, but I’ve been a fan of Hayden since his 1996 release Everything I Long For. In particular, there was this video for the song “Bad As They Seem” that I saw on a Canadian music show that same year. It wasn’t until college that I finally found and picked up the CD (oddly enough, it was used at Washington State University’s bookstore, The Bookie. Read More »Hayden: Old Dreams

Trails And Ways: Border Crosser (The Sheshan Remix)

Andy Fenstermaker
December 11, 2012January 1, 2013

2012 has been a great year for new bands, and in the top three or so is a group I’ve covered a few times already this year: Trails And Ways. They have two descriptions on Facebook. One is Brazilian shoegaze and the other is bossa nova dream pop. Both are fairly accurate. Read More »Trails And Ways: Border Crosser (The Sheshan Remix)

Fense’s Radio Show: December 7, 2012

Andy Fenstermaker
December 10, 2012May 19, 2023

A long night, but no matter. I learned long ago that spending a bit extra time doing something you love… well, it’s a good thing! Stuarto sent along a text asking if I could pick up his 8pm show and I obliged. Being a mere few hours from show time, I just threw together an array of vinyl to mix in and ended up timing it almost perfectly.

Andy Fenstermaker
December 7, 2012

Bloomington, Indiana isn’t a name that rolls off the tongue as a purveying city of pop greatness. Yet here we have a band, Sleeping Bag, creating some very catchy, sometimes jangle-influenced, other times rock-related pop songs. Read More »Sleeping Bag: Walk Home

Leapling: If You’re Patient

Andy Fenstermaker
December 6, 2012December 5, 2012

Father/Daughter Records has a lot to live up to, at least in my eyes. Their release of Pure Bathing Culture’s self-titled EP is one of my favorite EPs of the year. Introducing Leapling of Brooklyn, NY. FDR will be releasing their EP, Losing Face in January. Read More »Leapling: If You’re Patient

Ty Segall Plays the Northwest

Andy Fenstermaker
December 5, 2012December 4, 2012

I’m jealous. I never get out to shows these days. And Ty Segall is hitting the Pacific Northwest next week in support of his 2012 LP, Twins. I’ve been listening to it consistently over the past three days or so and, frankly, it’s a stunning snapshot of various genres, from garage to punk to psychedelic. It’s soft and gritty at all the right moments, and intensely loud when appropriate. Perfection. Read More »Ty Segall Plays the Northwest

Can I Show You My Wiener Dog?

Andy Fenstermaker
December 4, 2012December 3, 2012

OK, get ready for audible insanity. For an awesome cause. Burger Records and Wiener Records have meticulously thrown together a ridiculously sized compilation featuring 71 bands in all for the good cause of saving a cute little wiener dog’s life. You can grab your copy for $10.00 over at Burger Records. Read More »Can I Show You My Wiener Dog?

Fense’s Radio Show: November 30, 2012

Andy Fenstermaker
December 3, 2012December 2, 2012

For my first show back from vacation, I decided to lay off the vinyl. After all, I received a few packages of records in the mail and that means another vinyl-only show should be coming up in the near future. The November 30 playlist includes new tracks by The Ocean Floor, Nicholas Jaar / Theatre Roosevelt, Rhye, GLISS and Dangerous Cans, among others. Read More »Fense’s Radio Show: November 30, 2012

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