Best SWOMP Podcasts (2025)

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Yukon Blonde on new album 'Friendship & Rock 'n' Roll' + tour dates in Ontario & across Canada 9:21

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Some bands wanna tear down the walls, some wanna reinvent the wheel — but for Vancouver alt-rock band Yukon Blonde, they wanna write a love letter to rock ’n’ roll itself, like a dog-eared note stuffed in the locker of the universe. That’s exactly what they’ve done on their brand-new album Friendship & Rock 'n' Roll, out Sept. 19, 2025 on Dine Alon…

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Ducks Ltd. bring jangle pop anthems to PEI, chat with SWOMP following their Sommo set 6:08

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Toronto’s Ducks Ltd. lit up the Colliding Tides Main Stage at Sommo Festival on Saturday, September 13, 2025, delivering a set that showcased their blend of buoyant jangle pop and driving power pop. The duo features Australian lead guitarist Evan Lewis and U.K.-born, U.S.-raised singer, bassist and rhythm guitarist Tom McGreevy. SWOMP caught up wit…

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Charlottetown’s Gizmo chats with SWOMP following electrifying hometown set at Sommo 9:32

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Gizmo were the first band to grace the stage at Sommo Festival 2025, kicking off the weekend on the Sandbar Stage on Saturday, Sept. 13. The four-piece indie rock outfit from Charlottetown set the tone early with their roaring, high-energy performance before sitting down with SWOMP for an interview. Formed during the pandemic, Gizmo began as a COVI…

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Goodnight Sunrise chat with SWOMP following high-energy Sommo Festival set 10:13

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Toronto indie rock band Goodnight Sunrise brought their dual-vocal, high-energy performance to the Sandbar Stage on Saturday, September 13 as Sommo Festival 2025 opened in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. The pair, David Kochberg and Vanessa Vakharia, formed the band in 2011 and have built a reputation for eclectic influences and a dynamic live sho…

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Campbell & Johnston chat with SWOMP ahead of Sommo 2025 performance 16:11

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East Coast duo Campbell & Johnston will be the first artist to perform on the Colliding Tides Main Stage at Sommo Fest 2025 in Cavendish, PEI on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Prior to their Sommo show, Christine Campbell and Blake Johnston hopped on Zoom for an interview with SWOMP. The pair discuss their career, their latest album Paisley Hearts, …

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Ben Murphy, the CEO of Whitecap Entertainment, on Sommo Festival 2025 in Cavendish, PEI, Sept. 13-14 14:20

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Sommo Festival is set to deliver one of the biggest weekends of the year as seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Alanis Morissette and GRAMMY-nominated superstar Hozier headline the 2025 edition, returning September 13–14 to Prince Edward Island’s picturesque coastal resort community. SWOMP caught up with Ben Murphy, the CEO of Whitecap Entertainment, fo…

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Kelsi Mayne performs at Boots and Hearts 2025, catches up with SWOMP for an interview 5:37

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Canadian country music singer-songwriter Kelsi Mayne performed at Boots and Hearts on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Reporter Whitney South caught up with her at the festival. Whitney, along with photographer Sofia Jardine, captured these images from Kelsi's Boots performance. Formerly a nationally ranked sprint hurdler, Kelsi Mayne has seamlessly trans…

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Sacha chats with SWOMP at Boots and Hearts 2025 5:19

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Warkworth, Ontario country music singer and songwriter Sacha performed at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival on Friday, August 8, 2025. Reporter Whitney South caught up with her the following day at Boots. A trailblazer in country music, Sacha blends heartfelt storytelling with an infectious energy that captivates audiences. Since releasing her de…

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Newfoundland artist Paige Penney on her new single 'Carhartt to Heart' 14:21

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CCMA Award-nominated independent artist Paige Penney shares her most personal song to date with the release of “Carhartt to Heart,” a fresh and heartfelt nod to working-class love. Paying tribute to the kind of relationships she grew up surrounded by, “Carhartt to Heart” is rooted in honest storytelling, mixed with modern country-pop beats and mark…

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Styx singer Lawrence Gowan on new album 'Circling From Above', tour + stops at Budweiser Stage & Pine Knob 23:09

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Styx will hit the Budweiser Stage in Toronto tonight, August 13, and Pine Knob in Clarkston, Mich., on Saturday, August 16, 2025 as part of their “Brotherhood of Rock” tour with The Kevin Cronin Band and special guest Don Felder. The dates come as the band releases its 18th studio album, Circling From Above. SWOMP caught up with keyboardist/vocalis…

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Steven Page discusses free show taking place at WAMBO 2025 in Wallaceburg, Ontario 7:34

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The Steven Page Trio are set to perform a free show in downtown Wallaceburg, Ontario on Saturday, August 9, 2025 as part of the annual Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing (WAMBO) event. Led by the former member of the Barenaked Ladies, the show will start downtown at 8:30 p.m. SWOMP caught up with Steven Page for an interview. A Canadian sing…

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Montreal artist Renon excited to play Osheaga 2025 in her hometown 12:46

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Montreal artist Renon caught up with SWOMP to discuss her upcoming hometown gig, as she prepares to perform at Osheaga 2025 on Sunday, August 3. Trained jazz musician turned popstar, Montreal artist Renon has perfected her sound with synth-heavy dark-pop full of jazzy inflictions and stellar vocal control. Renon lives in a campy, gothic, pink and b…

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We Are Scientists discuss their 9th studio album 'Qualifying Miles' 19:16

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Ahead of the release of their ninth studio album, Qualifying Miles, We Are Scientists frontman Keith Murray spoke with SWOMP to discuss the new material, along with the history of their band. Murray says there is an emotional push-and-pull behind the band’s new material and life sometimes writes the lyrics before you do. “One problem with constantl…

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The Strumbellas chat with SWOMP prior to headlining set at Revelree 2025 3:40

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Lindsay, Ontario indie rockers The Strumbellas headlined the second night of the Revelree Music Festival in Sarnia, Ontario on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Prior to their set, Jon Hembrey (guitar) and Isabel Ritchie (violin) caught up with SWOMP backstage for an interview. Ever since forming in 2008 and releasing their debut album, 2012’s My Father and…

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Bedouin Soundclash interview with SWOMP at Revelree 2025 9:20

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Canadian rockers Bedouin Soundclash performed on the second night of the Revelree Music Festival in Sarnia, Ontario on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Prior to their set, frontman Jay Malinowski sat down with SWOMP backstage for an interview. Watch for a full photo gallery on SWOMP soon! Follow the band at https://www.bedouinsoundclash.com/.…

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A Short Walk To Pluto chats with SWOMP following their Revelree 2025 set 5:31

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Toronto rockers A Short Walk To Pluto chatted with SWOMP following their set on the opening day at the Revelree Music Festival in Sarnia, Ontario on Friday, July 18, 2025. Listen to the full interview with band members Emma Armstrong (lead vocals), Max Kaiser (lead guitar), Jake Biggs (drums, percussion & backing vocals) and Georgios Papangelakis (…

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The Sheepdogs' Ewan Currie chats with SWOMP before their headlining set at Revelree 2025 5:05

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan rockers The Sheepdogs headlined the opening night of the Revelree Music Festival in Sarnia, Ontario on Friday, July 18, 2025. Prior to their set, frontman Ewan Currie sat down with SWOMP backstage for an interview. Watch for a photo gallery from their performance on SWOMP soon! The band is also set to his the road with Bryan…

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Kingston rockers Luscious chat with SWOMP following their opening set at Revelree 2025 6:19

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Kingston rockers Luscious chatted with SWOMP following their opening set at the Revelree Music Festival in Sarnia, Ontario on Friday, July 18, 2025. Listen to the full interview with band members Brielle LeBlanc (lead vocals), Cole LeBlanc (bass and vocals), Kurt Paquette (guitars and vocals), Doug O'Handley (keyboards and vocals), and Wyatt McMull…

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Default frontman Dallas Smith chats with SWOMP at Rockin' Thunder in Edmonton 7:40

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Following their performance, which kick started Day #2 at the inaugural Rockin' Thunder music festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Default frontman Dallas Smith sat down with SWOMP for an interview. The Canadian rockers burst onto the music scene in the early 2000s with their infectious blend of alternative rock and post-grunge sound. Formed in Vancouver…

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The Trews discuss new album 'The Bloody Light' during Rockin’ Thunder interview with SWOMP in Edmonton 11:04

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Canadian rockers The Trews are back with The Bloody Light, their eighth studio album, set for release October 24 via Known Accomplice / Cadence Music Group. The band, known for their raucous live energy and radio dominance since the early 2000s, discussed the album drop ahead of their Saturday afternoon, July 12, 2025 performance at Edmonton’s Rock…

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Rockin’ Thunder roars into Edmonton July 11-12, 2025 11:08

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The countdown is over. Starting tomorrow, the Exhibition Lands Racetrack will transform into the epicenter of loud guitars, timeless hits, and pure rock energy as the inaugural Rockin’ Thunder festival takes over Edmonton, July 11 and 12. The long-anticipated, two-day rock spectacle is bringing an era-spanning lineup to Canada’s Festival City, with…

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Dirt Road Opera on new cover of Blaze Foley’s 'Clay Pigeons' 5:37

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Dirt Road Opera will release their new single, a cover of Blaze Foley’s Clay Pigeons, on July 11. The track is a simple, heartfelt version of the well-loved Americana song. SWOMP caught up with Barry Mathers, lead singer, to discuss the tune. The band’s take on the tune features their signature vocal blend and a laid-back, rootsy arrangement. It’s …

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East Coast singer-songwriter Elyse Aeryn on new music & cross-Country tour 10:47

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After a whirlwind start to her first national tour outside the Maritimes, Music Nova Scotia’s 2024 Entertainer of the Year, Elyse Aeryn, continues to ride high on the momentum of her Unstoppable Canadian tour and recent single of the same name — a fiery anthem for inner strength, connection, and self-love. SWOMP caught up with Elyse for an intervie…

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Hamilton rockers Rarity chat with SWOMP following All Your Friends Fest performance 5:27

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Hamilton-based post-hardcore band Rarity performed on the side stage at All Your Friends Fest on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Burl’s Creek, Ontario. Following their set, the full band caught up with SWOMP for an interview. The band released their latest album Lower Feeling in June 2024, marking another chapter in the group’s evolution since forming str…

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CON THE ARTIST chats with SWOMP following his All Your Friends Fest 2025 set 7:22

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After lighting up the side stage at All Your Friends Fest in Burl’s Creek, Ontario, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, CON THE ARTIST caught up with SWOMP to talk about his career and reflect on his performance. The Toronto-based creative—known for blending infectious alt-pop with bold, rhythm-forward production—delivered a set that pulsed with energy and i…

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Winona Fighter chats with SWOMP following their electric All Your Friends Fest set 10:30

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Nashville punk rockers Winona Fighter performed a blistering set on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at All Your Friends Fest in Burl’s Creek, Ontario. Following their set, frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon, lead guitarist Dan Fuson and bassist/producer Austin Luther sat down with SWOMP for an interview. In the latest news with the band, Wino…

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Underoath chats with SWOMP prior to their All Your Friends Fest set 5:57

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Underoath returned to Canadian soil with a performance Saturday, June 28, 2025 at All Your Friends Fest in Burl’s Creek, part of the band’s 2025 festival run supporting their latest record, The Place After This One. SWOMP caught up onsite with founding member Aaron Gillespie prior to their set to talk about the new album and the band’s ongoing evol…

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Stuck on Planet Earth chats with SWOMP following bus top performance at All Your Friends Fest 6:16

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Toronto alt-rock trio Stuck on Planet Earth performed Saturday afternoon at All Your Friends Fest in Burl’s Creek, taking the stage on top of the Amazon Bus at the Rick and Morty activation site. SWOMP caught up with the band for an onsite interview following their set. The group is currently promoting their latest single “Erase Me,” which has seen…

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Ash Molloy chats with SWOMP following her performance on the Amazon Music bus at All Your Friends Fest 8:06

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Ash Molloy performed Saturday, June 28, 2025 at All Your Friends Fest in Burl’s Creek, taking the stage on top of the Amazon Music bus at the Rick and Morty activation area. SWOMP caught up with the Newfoundland-born, Toronto-based alternative artist for an interview onsite following her set. Molloy’s latest single, “will I ever learn?”, continues …

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Rise Against on All Your Friends Fest headlining show, 2025 tour & their forthcoming 10th studio album 'Ricochet' 16:09

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With their 10th studio album, Ricochet, due out in August, and a headlining slot at All Your Friends Fest in Burl's Creek, Ontario on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Rise Against took some time with SWOMP for an interview at the Universal Music office in Liberty Village in Toronto. Listen to the full chat with Zach Blair (guitar/vocals) and Brandon Barnes…

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Taylor Acorn on her jump to punk rock, debut album, 'Summer School' tour + opening for Avril Lavigne at All Your Friends Fest 18:19

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Taylor Acorn will return to Canada this weekend as the opening act on the main stage at All Your Friends Fest, taking place Sunday, June 29 at Burl’s Creek. Set in one of Ontario’s most scenic summer spots, Acorn will be warming up the crowd for Avril Lavigne, who headlines the festival that night. The American artist has been called a “certified p…

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Econoline Crush chats with SWOMP ahead of their Bluewater Borderfest 2025 set in Sarnia 9:39

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Vancouver rockers Econoline Crush kicked off Day #2 of the 2025 Bluewater Borderfest at Centennial Park in Sarnia on Friday, June 20. Right after their sound check, SWOMP caught up with vocalist Trevor Hurst for an interview. The band have several shows planned for the rest of the year, new music is set to be released later this year and a document…

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Incubus bassist Nicole Row on joining the band, 2025 tour & their forthcoming album 'Something In The Water' 21:08

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As far as high-voltage summer shows go, Incubus’ upcoming June 30th stop at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage is already looking like one of the season’s must-see moments. It’s the only Canadian date on the band’s 2025 schedule so far, and it lands right in the middle of a landmark year — new music on the way, a global touring sprint, and the continued evo…

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Canadian singer and multi-instrumentalist Sandra-Mae Lux on her latest album 'Seasons in Jazz' 9:39

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Canadian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sandra-Mae Lux has released her latest studio album, Seasons in Jazz, marking a return to her jazz beginnings. SWOMP caught up with Sandra-Mae to discuss the new album. Now based in London, the Richmond, B.C. native explores the evolving nature of love through original compositions inspired by …

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The Band Loula on their forthcoming EP, Opry debut & hitting the road with Dierks Bentley 14:45

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Rising country duo The Band Loula is gaining momentum on the national stage this summer as part of Dierks Bentley’s Broken Branches Tour, joining fellow opener Zach Top for a run of high-profile dates across North America. The tour includes major stops at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome and New York’s Madison Square Garden, offering a growing audience a c…

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Canadian country rocker Devin Cooper on his new single 'Memories That Made Us' 11:17

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Award-winning Canadian country rocker Devin Cooper is boldly stepping into a new chapter with the release of his timeless summer anthem “Memories That Made Us.” The new track marks the beginning of a jam-packed summer for Cooper, featuring performances at major festivals including three back to back nights at the Calgary Stampede after a run of sho…

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Jet bassist Mark Wilson on 2025 North American tour, including Canadian shows & Fillmore Detroit stop 15:53

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Australian rockers Jet are currently on their highly anticipated North America Tour 2025. The band kick started the tour at the end of May with back-to-back shows on Canadian soil, first at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto and the following night at L'Olympia in Montreal. In between the Canadian performances, SWOMP caught up with Jet bassist Mark…

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JJ Wilde shines at Meadows Music Festival, takes time with SWOMP for an interview 11:57

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The sun broke through the clouds at the Meadows Music Festival on Saturday, May 31, 2025, as JJ Wilde performed a brand new, unreleased song - 'If I'm A Woman' - for the first time. "(Meadows) you were too good to us," the Canadian rockstar wrote on social media following her performance. "Best way to kick off the festival season." Prior to her sho…

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Skye Wallace chats with SWOMP following her Meadows Music Festival performance 7:56

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Canadian singer-songwriter Skye Wallace performed on the main stage at the Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, Ontario on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Shortly after her, Syke caught up with SWOMP for an interview. With a voice that soars and captivates, Skye Wallace has earned a reputation as one of Canada's most compelling artists. Her blend of folk, roc…

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Lowest of the Low frontman Ron Hawkins chats with SWOMP prior to their Meadows Music Festival performance 14:43

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Fresh off the release of their 7th studio album, Over Years and Overnight, Lowest of the Low performed on the second day of the Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, Ontario on Saturday, May 31, 2025. About an hour before their set, SWOMP caught up with frontman Ron Hawkins inside their trailer. A milestone for the band, Over Years and Overnight marks …

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Tyler Joe Miller chats with SWOMP ahead of 'Country Mixtape' show with Andrew Hyatt & Shawn Austin at Meadows Music Festival 4:20

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Three of Canadian country’s top rising stars; Tyler Joe Miller, Shawn Austin and Andrew Hyatt; have been teaming up for their co-headlining 'Country MixTape' show. After touring throughout 2024, the trio brought their performance to the Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, Ontario on Friday, May 30, 2025. About an hour before they hit the stage, Tyler…

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The Road Hammers rock Meadows Music Festival + SWOMP interviews frontman Jason McCoy 11:56

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The Road Hammers roared back onto the live music scene Friday night, May 30, rocking the Meadows Music Festival stage in Fergus, Ont. Known for their gritty blend of ‘60s and ‘70s-inspired classic country and southern rock, the platinum-selling group delivered a high-octane set that had fans revved up from the first chord. Prior to the show, SWOMP …

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Métis alternative pop artist Robin Cisek on her self-produced debut album 'Tempered' 12:14

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As National Indigenous History Month approaches, Métis alternative pop artist Robin Cisek is using her platform to ensure Indigenous women have a place in Canada’s music industry. The Edmonton-based singer-songwriter just released her self-produced debut album Tempered on May 30, a project that delves into themes of self-discovery, healing and resi…

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PEI's Norter on their sophomore album 'The Yearbook Club!!!' 10:39

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Following their debut album 12:34, Norter has returned with their second release, The Yearbook Club!!! — a high-energy blend of indie rock grit, shoegaze textures and raw emotional urgency. The album is loud, unapologetic and deeply relatable, exploring themes of feeling unheard, unappreciated and forgotten. Described as a coming-of-age fever dream…

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The Ataris on 'Breaking Bad' inspired video, sentimental vinyl pressing, new album & shows 34:29

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The Ataris have released Car Song, the lead single from their forthcoming album and their first full-length release since 2007. The track, recorded using vintage tones and analog tape, is a tribute to frontman Kristopher Roe’s late father, William Roe, who was a longtime supporter and presence in the band’s community. Alongside Car Song, the band h…

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Toronto's Wardrobe on his debut EP 'Common Touch', being released on May 29 9:05

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Wardrobe isn’t a piece of furniture — it’s a shift in identity. It’s the feeling of change that comes from altering your environment, and for Toronto’s Laurent Bourque, it’s also the name of his new pop sonic project. Now, he’s gearing up to release his debut EP Common Touch on May 29 — a collection of vibrant, emotionally resonant pop songs that e…

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Montréal pop artist Flara K on her forthcoming debut album 'Seasons' 12:27

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Montréal-based pop artist Flara K is stepping into her spotlight with the release of Seasons — a bold, cinematic, and deeply personal debut album arriving independently on May 23, 2025. SWOMP caught up with Flara for an interview to discuss her new album. Raised just outside Montréal in a house filled with music and sisterhood, Flara K (a moniker t…

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Terra Lightfoot on 'Four Chords and The Truth' + her JUNO-nominated album 'Healing Power' 11:03

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Celebrating a decade of powerful storytelling and musical connection, Four Chords and The Truth returns to TD Music Hall at the Allied Music Centre in Toronto on May 22 at 7 p.m. ET for its 10th anniversary edition. The acclaimed semi-annual songwriter series brings world-class songwriters to the stage for intimate semi-round performances, and the …

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Cabin Fever on their debut EP 'It’s Only Forever' 17:42

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What began five years ago as three friends jamming around a campfire has now blossomed into Cabin Fever, Canada’s latest contribution to the international Americana music scene. Comprised of Kyle Faulkner on guitar and vocals, Jessica McKay on upright bass and vocals, and Colin Jolly on mandolin, Cabin Fever is primed to make a lasting first impres…

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Montreal's Emi Jeen on her new single 'I’m (Not) Good' & her upcoming performance at the Osheaga Festival 9:18

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Montreal-based alt-pop artist Emi Jeen just released her intoxicating new single 'I’m (Not) Good' on May 9 via all streaming platforms. The song was co-written by Emi Jeen, Lexie Jay (Featurette) and JUNO Award-winning Hill Kourkoutis (Aysanabee, Leela Gilday, Sebastian Gaskin), who also produced the track. Driven by an entrancing bass line and pul…