INTERVIEWS

Montreal’s Emi Jeen on her new single ‘I’m (Not) Good’ & her spot on the Osheaga bill

Montreal-based alt-pop artist Emi Jeen just released her intoxicating new single 'I’m (Not) Good' on May 9 via all streaming platforms. The song was co-written by Emi Jeen, Lexie Jay (Featurette) and JUNO Award-winning Hill Kourkoutis (Aysanabee, Leela Gilday, Sebastian Gaskin), who also produced the track. Driven by an entrancing bass line and pulse-pounding beat, the song showcases Emi’s powerful vocals and fearless dive into bold,...

Chained Saint on their first-ever headline tour of the U.S. & major festival spots, including Louder Than Life

Teen metal band Chained Saint - comprised of four high school students Ethan Kahn (17, guitar), Sebastian De Avila (18, bass), Cameron Cottrell (19, drums) and Sean Sterling (18, vocals) - were one of the most hotly tipped bands of 2024. In just a few short months, Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwire, and Judas Priest legend Rob Halford praised the band for their chops. SiriusXM's Liquid Metal...

Andre Pettipas releases ‘Gypsophila’ in memory of his niece Blake Everleigh

East Coast rocker Andre Pettipas released his "most personal song to date" on Friday, May 9, 2025. "In memory of my niece, Blake Everleigh who...

British multi-instrumentalist Luke Marzec on his new album ‘Something Good Out Of Nothing (Side A)’

"Nothing brings you back to yourself like seeing an old friend” says British multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter Luke Marzec who has returned with his...

Tunisian-American artist EMEL discusses her latest album MRA + the April 5 show at TD Music Hall in Toronto

Tunisian-American artist, producer and activist Emel Mathlouthi, known as EMEL, is set to perform at the at TD Music Hall in Toronto on April...

The Chameleons discuss tour plans, stops in Toronto & Windsor, plus their forthcoming album ‘Arctic Moon’

While Post-punk legends The Chameleons are gearing up for a brand new full-length album due later this year (their first full-length in over 20...

Long Island indie rockers Arcy Drive discuss forthcoming debut album ‘The Pit’, plus upcoming Canadian shows

Northport, Long Island-based indie rock band Arcy Drive is currently on tour supporting flipturn, which includes two shows in Canada. They're set to perform a...

Dwarves on their upcoming Record Store Day release ‘Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows’

Legendary punk band the Dwarves are set to release a long-awaited collector’s gem for Record Store Day 2025 (April 12)—an exclusive, limited edition picture...

Bedouin Soundclash discusses upcoming Canadian tour + 20-year anniversary of ‘Sounding A Mosaic’

Award-winning and platinum-selling band Bedouin Soundclash is set to embark on a Canadian tour. The tour, originally scheduled for late last year, was postponed due...

Aysanabee discusses his first Canadian headlining tour, which stops in London on Mar. 20

Two-time Juno Award-winning Oji-Cree artist Aysanabee is currently in the middle on his first Canadian headlining tour, Now and Then. SWOMP caught up with Aysanabee...

New Orleans singer-songwriter Sarah Quintana discusses her forthcoming album ‘Baby Don’t’

When stepping into the role of producer and bandleader for her third full-length album, New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Sarah Quintana drew from her wildly varied...

Good Boy Daisy chats with SWOMP following their Innings Festival 2025 performance

Alternative rockers Good Boy Daisy penciled in second on the lineup card on day two at Innings Festival 2025. Led by identical twin sisters Hallie...

Winona Fighter cranks up the volume at Innings Festival 2025

Fresh off the release of their debut album My Apologies To The Chef, Nashville punk rockers Winona Fighter raised the volume on the opening...

Boyish bats leadoff at Innings Festival 2025

Kicking off the 2025 Innings Festival soundtrack in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, February 21, 2025 were Los Angeles-based, indie rock duo Boyish. Formed by vocalist...