INTERVIEWS

Toronto’s Shakura S’Aida discusses capturing a ‘Her Music Award’ from the SOCAN Foundation

Toronto, Ontario's Shakura S’Aida was recently unveiled as one of the grand prize recipients of the The SOCAN Foundation’s Her Music Awards, presented by Anthem Entertainment. The awards honour the outstanding contributions of female-identifying Canadian music creators and showcase S’Aida’s artistry. SWOMP had the opportunity to speak with S’Aida about the award. Listen to the full interview, below: https://youtu.be/nQUz3GwE5BA?si=sG-P75b1rbClazAz "I am deeply honoured to be one of the...

Canadian alternative-rock duo Dear Rouge discuss their new single ‘Goon’

JUNO Award-winning Canadian alternative-rock duo Dear Rouge have released a roaring new single 'Goon' via Pheromone Recordings / Cadence Music Group and all streaming platforms. SWOMP caught up with the Danielle and Drew McTaggart to discuss the new tune. Listen, below: https://youtu.be/UYnKDudOiDs?si=BeUJ8yZHhdoIItYG Produced by Gus van Go (The Beaches, Metric, Sam Roberts Band), “Goon”, stroppy and energetic, comes crashing into listeners' ears and vividly captures the frustration...

Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins discusses their upcoming North American tour, including their spot at Louder Than Life 2024

San Antonio, Texas-born quartet Nothing More is set to perform at the upcoming Louder Than Life Music Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The band's set has...

Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin discusses their intimate ‘Vibez Tour’, which stops at Caesars Windsor on April 26

Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin caught up with SWOMP to discuss their 'Vibez Tour – An Intimate Evening with Godsmack', which is stopping at Caesars...

DJ Karaba discusses her first JUNO Award nomination for 2024 Underground Dance Single of the Year

Montreal-based Afro house artist DJ Karaba was recently nominated for her very first JUNO Award, the 2024 Underground Dance Single of the Year for...

Toronto-based artist Ammoye discusses her 2024 JUNO Award nomination for Reggae Recording of The Year

Toronto-based reggae-fusion artist Ammoye recently received a JUNO Award nomination for Reggae Recording of The Year for her incredible song, 'Stir This Thing'. SWOMP's Dana...

The Sheepdogs frontman Ewan Currie discusses their career, the ‘Backroad Boogie’ tour + the upcoming shows in Chatham & London

Breaking away from the well-trodden path of major cities and bustling music hubs, The Sheepdogs have been bringing their electrifying live show to the...

Singer-songwriter Steven Ryan discusses his extended album ‘Life, Love & Everything After’

Adult contemporary-pop singer-songwriter Steven Ryan just released his extended album Life, Love & Everything After on March 8, 2024 via Canary Minor Music /...

2024 JUNO Award nominated producer Hill Kourkoutis discusses her approach & career

SWOMP had the opportunity to chat with JUNO Award-winning talent Hill Kourkoutis, who recently earned a JUNO Award nomination for the Jack Richardson Producer...

Bleeker’s Taylor Perkins discusses their new single, forthcoming album, opening up for The Trews & a hometown show in Orillia

JUNO and Canadian Radio Music Award-nominated alternative-rock band Bleeker just released their impactful new single 'Make It Better' on January 26th via Known Accomplice...

Northern California duo Misner & Smith discuss their new single ‘Anthem’ and their forthcoming sixth studio album

“One thing that’s for sure / Though we never found a cure / We can ride out heartbreak like the weather,” sings Sam Misner,...

Kitchener’s The Western Swing Authority discuss their new album ’12 to 6 Central’

A seven-piece band comprised of some of the country’s most sought-after touring and studio musicians, The Western Swing Authority are not only credited for...

Cory Marks discusses his forthcoming sophomore album & the current ‘Liquored Up Tour’

Platinum-certified, dual-genre artist Cory Marks, just released his upbeat new single "A Different Kind Of Year" on January 19, via Better Noise Music and...

Sam Roberts discusses the upcoming tour & the new album ‘The Adventures of Ben Blank’

On the cusp of a Canadian tour, with some select dates in the U.S. and in Europe, SWOMP caught up with Canadian rocker Sam...