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Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins bring ‘badass’ lineup to RBC Amphitheatre

“How badass is this lineup?” Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee asked the packed Toronto audience late in the band's set on Monday, June 29, 2026. Lee and her bandmates had just been joined on the RBC Amphitheatre stage for a captivating performance of “Fight Like A Girl” from their new album Sanctuary by a trio of special guests: Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante, along with Amy Love...

Issue One. Coming Soon.

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SWOMP Magazine ‘Issue Zero’ has arrived!

* BUY A COPY OF ISSUE ZERO!!! The debut print edition of SWOMP Magazine has arrived! Issue Zero marks the start of something special - a...

BIG news coming for SWOMP!

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iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2026 set for Jan. 17 at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2026 is set for Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The concert will feature performances by Green Day,...

Finger Eleven bring new material & fan favourites to Toronto’s Great Canadian casino stage

Finger Eleven kicked off a full weekend of Canadian rock at the Great Canadian Resort Toronto on Friday, December 5, delivering a punch of...

Incubus deliver celebratory performance at Budweiser Stage in Toronto

It was a birthday celebration of sorts at Budweiser Stage as California rockers Incubus brought their Morning View tour to Toronto on Monday, June...

Where music meets paradise: Inside ‘The Grateful Hotel’ in Costa Rica

Nestled in the heart of Marino Las Baulas Costa Rica National Park, The Grateful Hotel is a sanctuary where the rhythms of nature harmonize...

Peach Pit perform sold-out ‘Valentine’s Day’ show at London Music Hall

Fans lined up all the way to Queens Avenue ahead of the sold-out performance from Vancouver pop-rockers Peach Pit at London Music Hall on...

Angelica Appelman on her new single ‘Finding My Feet’, forthcoming EP & overcoming personal challenges

Emerging Canadian country artist Angelica Appelman, who just released her compelling new single 'Finding My Feet' on January 31st via all streaming platforms, caught...

Western Canada’s The Matinee on the fresh remix of their track ‘Eddie Vedder’

Roots-Rock band The Matinee recently shared a fresh remix of their irresistible track, “Eddie Vedder.” SWOMP caught up with frontman Matt Layzell for an interview...

Canadian vocalist Holly Cole on her 13th studio album ‘Dark Moon’

Renowned Canadian / International vocalist Holly Cole released her 13th studio album, Dark Moon, on January 24, 2025. Teaming up with her long-time live performance...

Crystal Shawanda on new single ‘Would You Know Love’, big plans for 2025 & being an Indigenous ambassador

Chart-topping, JUNO Award-winning powerhouse Crystal Shawanda just released a brand new single 'Would You Know Love' on January 10, 2025 via New Sun Records...

Trentemøller on his new album ‘Dreamweaver’, North American tour, including Feb. 6 show at the Axis Club in Toronto 

Copenhagen’s Trentemøller is set to embark on a North American tour, which includes a February 6, 2025 stop in Toronto, Ontario at the Axis...