INTERVIEWS

Dirt Road Opera discusses their forthcoming single ‘Where The Chicory Grows’

Alt-country, BCCMA inductees, Dirt Road Opera (DRO) are set to release their new single 'Where The Chicory Grows' on November 20, 2024 on all streaming platforms. SWOMP caught up with Rachel Matkin and Barry Mathers from the band for an interview to discuss the new tune. Listen, below: https://youtu.be/S-Ka_SsrVC0?si=IaQlAcvaPRMg8WzO With rich three-part harmonies, smooth pedal steel tones, and bright fiddle melodies, "Where the Chicory Grows" is an...

Laila Biali discusses her new winter-themed album ‘Wintersongs’

In anticipation of the winter season, multi-award-winning vocalist, pianist and composer Laila Biali has released Wintersongs. SWOMP caught up with Biali to discuss the new project. Listen, below: https://youtu.be/sDQfz0U5E7s?si=tHwnQqcCEcBc10-G Three years in the making, the new album from offers a cinematic set of winter-themed original songs that feature JUNO-winner & GRAMMY-nominee Jane Bunnett, the Venuti String Quartet and chamber orchestra. Laila’s Wintersongs tour continues this month with a...

The Band Feel vocalist Garrett Barcus discusses their new self-titled EP, touring with Dirty Honey & opening for ZZ Top

Rising rock band The Band Feel has dropped their debut self-titled EP, 'THE BAND FEEL', featuring six new tracks and a music video for...

VENUExVENUE founder Darryl Hurs discusses the festival, which is taking over London, Ontario, Nov. 12-14, 2024

The second annual VENUExVENUE Festival will be taking over London, Ontario from November 12-14, 2024. SWOMP caught up with Darryl Hurs, the founder of the...

Grammy & Juno Award winning Canadian R&B artist Melanie Fiona discusses her two new singles ‘Say Yes’ & ‘I Choose You’

GRAMMY & JUNO Award-winning Canadian R&B powerhouse Melanie Fiona is back with not one, but two highly anticipated singles, “Say Yes” and “I Choose...

Andre Pettipas discusses his new single ‘Vampire State Of Mind’ from his forthcoming solo album ‘Drejavu’

Fresh off his appearance at the Sommo Festival in Cavendish, PEI, Andre Pettipas is busy working on a solo album called 'Drejavu'. 'Vampire State Of...

The Washboard Union’s Chris Duncombe discusses their ‘Grab the Wheel and Go’ Canadian tour

JUNO and 9x CCMA award-winning band The Washboard Union are set to embark on their 2024 Canadian fall tour. The "Grab the Wheel and Go"...

P.O.D. chats with SWOMP following their Louder Than Life 2024 performance

San Diego, California rockers P.O.D. performed on the Main Stage at Louder Than Life on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Following their show,...

Project MishraM chats with SWOMP following their Louder Than Life 2024 performance

Berklee College of Music band Project MishraM performed at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday, September 29, 2024 on the Decibel Stage. Following...

Maryland rockers Any Given Sin chat with SWOMP following their Louder Than Life 2024 performance

Maryland rockers Any Given Sin performed on the Reverb Stage at Louder Than Life on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Following their show,...

(HED) P.E. chats with SWOMP following their blazing Louder Than Life 2024 performance

Huntington Beach, California's (HED) P.E. performed a blazing set on Sunday, September 29, 2024 on the Reverb Stage at Louder Than Life in Louisville,...

Oxymorrons sit with SWOMP for an interview after their Louder Than Life 2024 performance

Queens, New York rap-rock band Oxymorrons captivated the Louder Than Life crowd on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. After their set, which showcased...

Jager Henry chats with SWOMP following his Louder Than Life 2024 performance & festival debut

The time has finally come for rocker Jager Henry to break out of his family’s illustrious shadow. As the son of Jason Bonham and grandson...

Local H frontman Scott Lucas talks with SWOMP at Louder Than Life 2024

After the remnants of Hurricane Helene forced the cancellation of the second day of the Louder Than Life Music Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, the...