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Kula Shaker’s Crispian Mills on new album ‘Wormslayer’ due out in January

Kula Shaker, the psychedelic rock band that once stood apart from Britpop’s swagger with its mystical flair and sitar-laced guitar work, is preparing to release its eighth studio album, Wormslayer, on Jan. 30, 2026. SWOMP caught up with vocalist and guitarist Crispian Mills to discuss the record. Listen, below: https://youtu.be/wOBF8b-J10g?si=YCsk2SVVTG2qyj7S The band — still made up of its original lineup of Mills, Alonza Bevan, Paul Winterhart and...

Lighthouse on anniversary edition of landmark 1971 album ‘One Fine Morning’

Canadian rock legends Lighthouse are revisiting one of their most celebrated works with the release of One Fine Morning (Anniversary Edition), arriving Nov. 7 through Anthem Records. The release marks the first time the platinum-selling album has been fully remixed, remastered and expanded. It will be available on limited-edition three-colour-splatter vinyl, sun/moon vinyl, double CD and digital formats. SWOMP caught up with founding member Paul Hoffert for...

Thunder Queens on closing out VENUExVENUE 2025 in their hometown of London, Ontario

Thunder Queens, one of Canada’s most exciting young rock bands, headline a hometown all-ages show as part of VENUExVENUE 2025, joined by a powerhouse...

Q&A with Robyn Ottolini ahead of her Way, Way Back Tour

By Whitney South - Special to SWOMP Canadian country music’s favourite small-town dreamer turned chart-climber, Robyn Ottolini, is hitting the road — and this time,...

Vancouver’s The Unfaithful Servants on sophomore album ‘Fallen Angel’

Folk and Americana band The Unfaithful Servants released their long-awaited second album Fallen Angel on October 17, 2025. Hailed as “Canada’s most exciting Newgrass band”...

New Jersey rockers Good Damage on 2025 momentum + their latest single ‘Just Alive’

New Jersey-based alternative/pop-punk band Good Damage released their third single, 'Just Alive,' on October 24 — a soaring, emotionally charged track that cements the...

Great Lake Swimmers on ninth studio album ‘Caught Light’ + North American tour

Acclaimed indie folk band Great Lake Swimmers have released their much-anticipated ninth studio album, Caught Light, now available on all major platforms. Alongside the full...

Q&A with Vlad Holiday on his debut album ‘My Favorite Drug’, headlining tour + opening for Cage The Elephant

Romania-born, Nashville-based dark romantic, Vlad Holiday is currently on his 2025 headline tour, after performing as an opening act for Cage The Elephant on...

Bif Naked on documentary screening & live performance coming to Toronto’s Royal Theatre

Canadian music icon Bif Naked will bring her life story and unmistakable voice to The Royal Theatre on November 12 for a one-night-only event...

Finger Eleven vocalist Scott Anderson on their first new album in a decade, ‘Last Night On Earth’

After more than 25 years together, Finger Eleven are hitting a vibrant new peak. SWOMP spoke with lead singer Scott Anderson about the band’s long-awaited...

Taylor-Rae & Antonio Larosa on new heartfelt duet ‘Hearts Don’t Break’

Canadian country artists Antonio Larosa and Taylor-Rae have joined forces on a soaring new duet, Hearts Don’t Break, released on October 10, 2025. The emotional...

Hunter Brothers on ‘Homegrown Nights’ tour coming to the Kiwanis Theatre in Chatham on Nov. 7

Multi-award-winning country group Hunter Brothers will bring their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to Chatham next month as part of the second leg of...

Canadian songwriter Eddie Schwartz on stepping back into the spotlight with new album ‘Film School’

Canadian songwriter, producer and performer Eddie Schwartz — best known for penning Pat Benatar’s 1980 hit 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot' — is...

Sloan’s Patrick Pentland on their 14th studio album ‘Based on the Best Seller’ + cross-Canada tour

Canadian rock band Sloan have released their fourteenth studio album, Based on the Best Seller, available now via murderecords / Known Accomplice. The JUNO Award-winning...