INTERVIEWS

Incubus bassist Nicole Row on joining the band, 2025 tour & their forthcoming album ‘Something In The Water’

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 evolution of a...

Canadian singer and multi-instrumentalist Sandra-Mae Lux on her latest album ‘Seasons in Jazz’

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. Listen, below: https://youtu.be/ucLH6jbfqAs?si=ODmnR6V5VmjS2oZt Now based in London, the Richmond, B.C. native explores the evolving nature of love through original compositions inspired by the Great American Songbook and the golden era of songwriting from the...

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

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...

Canadian country rocker Devin Cooper on his new single ‘Memories That Made Us’

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...

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

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...

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

The sun broke through the clouds at the Meadows Music Festival on Saturday, May 31, 2025, as JJ Wilde performed a brand new, unreleased...

Skye Wallace chats with SWOMP following her Meadows Music Festival performance

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,...

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

Fresh off the release of their 7th studio album, Over Years and Overnight, Lowest of the Low performed on the second day of the...

Tyler Joe Miller chats with SWOMP ahead of ‘Country Mixtape’ show with Andrew Hyatt & Shawn Austin at Meadows Music Festival

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'...

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

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...

Métis alternative pop artist Robin Cisek on her self-produced debut album ‘Tempered’

As National Indigenous History Month approaches, Métis alternative pop artist Robin Cisek is using her platform to ensure Indigenous women have a place in...

PEI’s Norter on their sophomore album ‘The Yearbook Club!!!’

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...

The Ataris on ‘Breaking Bad’ inspired video, sentimental vinyl pressing, new album & shows

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...

Toronto’s Wardrobe on his debut EP ‘Common Touch’, being released on May 29

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...