INTERVIEWS

Styx singer Lawrence Gowan on new album ‘Circling From Above’, tour + stops at Budweiser Stage & Pine Knob

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/vocalist Lawrence Gowan to discuss the new album...

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

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. Listen, below: https://youtu.be/oQj9zPFxoJA?si=Mg830rqnZjCIbXv8 A Canadian singer/songwriter with a warm tenor...

Montreal artist Renon excited to play Osheaga 2025 in her hometown

Montreal artist Renon caught up with SWOMP to discuss her upcoming hometown gig, as she prepares to perform at Osheaga 2025 on Sunday, August...

We Are Scientists discuss their 9th studio album ‘Qualifying Miles’, wrapping up fall tour at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto

Ahead of the release of their ninth studio album, Qualifying Miles, We Are Scientists frontman Keith Murray spoke with SWOMP to discuss the new...

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

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...

Bedouin Soundclash interview with SWOMP at Revelree 2025

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...

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

Toronto rockers A Short Walk To Pluto chatted with SWOMP following their set on the opening day at the Revelree Music Festival in Sarnia,...

The Sheepdogs’ Ewan Currie chats with SWOMP before their headlining set at Revelree 2025

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...

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

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...

Default frontman Dallas Smith chats with SWOMP at Rockin’ Thunder in Edmonton

Following their performance, which kick started Day #2 at the inaugural Rockin' Thunder music festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Default frontman Dallas Smith sat down...

The Trews discuss new album ‘The Bloody Light’ during Rockin’ Thunder interview with SWOMP in Edmonton

Canadian rockers The Trews are back with The Bloody Light, their eighth studio album, set for release October 24 via Known Accomplice / Cadence...

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

The countdown is over. Starting tomorrow, the Exhibition Lands Racetrack will transform into the epicenter of loud guitars, timeless hits, and pure rock energy...

Dirt Road Opera on new cover of Blaze Foley’s ‘Clay Pigeons’

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...

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

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...