INTERVIEWS

Thunder Queens on closing out VENUExVENUE 2025 in their hometown of London, Ontario

Thunder Queens, one of Canada’s most exciting young rock bands, headline a hometown all-ages show as part of VENUExVENUE 2025, joined by a powerhouse lineup of rising acts. SWOMP caught up with Lola Hayman (drums, vocals), Violet Bruneel (guitar, vocals), and Clara Magnan (bass, vocals) for an interview to discuss the show and their career. Listen, below: https://youtu.be/S3g9SKCfjFg?si=dP-OohQ6Gu7qWzK3 Set for Saturday, Nov. 8 at Lazer Quest (149...

Q&A with Robyn Ottolini ahead of her Way, Way Back Tour

By Whitney South - Special to SWOMP Canadian country music’s favourite small-town dreamer turned chart-climber, Robyn Ottolini, is hitting the road — and this time, she’s doing it her way. The platinum-selling CCMA Award-winning singer-songwriter is more than ready to kick off her headlining Way, Way Back Tour Nov. 6 — which will make its way across Ontario with a stop in Montreal — promising to...

Vancouver’s The Unfaithful Servants on sophomore album ‘Fallen Angel’

Folk and Americana band The Unfaithful Servants released their long-awaited second album Fallen Angel on October 17, 2025. Hailed as “Canada’s most exciting Newgrass band”...

New Jersey rockers Good Damage on 2025 momentum + their latest single ‘Just Alive’

New Jersey-based alternative/pop-punk band Good Damage released their third single, 'Just Alive,' on October 24 — a soaring, emotionally charged track that cements the...

Great Lake Swimmers on ninth studio album ‘Caught Light’ + North American tour

Acclaimed indie folk band Great Lake Swimmers have released their much-anticipated ninth studio album, Caught Light, now available on all major platforms. Alongside the full...

Q&A with Vlad Holiday on his debut album ‘My Favorite Drug’, headlining tour + opening for Cage The Elephant

Romania-born, Nashville-based dark romantic, Vlad Holiday is currently on his 2025 headline tour, after performing as an opening act for Cage The Elephant on...

Bif Naked on documentary screening & live performance coming to Toronto’s Royal Theatre

Canadian music icon Bif Naked will bring her life story and unmistakable voice to The Royal Theatre on November 12 for a one-night-only event...

Finger Eleven vocalist Scott Anderson on their first new album in a decade, ‘Last Night On Earth’

After more than 25 years together, Finger Eleven are hitting a vibrant new peak. SWOMP spoke with lead singer Scott Anderson about the band’s long-awaited...

Taylor-Rae & Antonio Larosa on new heartfelt duet ‘Hearts Don’t Break’

Canadian country artists Antonio Larosa and Taylor-Rae have joined forces on a soaring new duet, Hearts Don’t Break, released on October 10, 2025. The emotional...

Hunter Brothers on ‘Homegrown Nights’ tour coming to the Kiwanis Theatre in Chatham on Nov. 7

Multi-award-winning country group Hunter Brothers will bring their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to Chatham next month as part of the second leg of...

Canadian songwriter Eddie Schwartz on stepping back into the spotlight with new album ‘Film School’

Canadian songwriter, producer and performer Eddie Schwartz — best known for penning Pat Benatar’s 1980 hit 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot' — is...

Sloan’s Patrick Pentland on their 14th studio album ‘Based on the Best Seller’ + cross-Canada tour

Canadian rock band Sloan have released their fourteenth studio album, Based on the Best Seller, available now via murderecords / Known Accomplice. The JUNO Award-winning...

Newfoundland artist Rachel Cousins on her new album ‘What Hasn’t Killed Me’

St. John's, Newfoundland artist Rachel Cousins has released her third studio album, What Hasn’t Killed Me, out October 10, 2025. SWOMP caught up with Cousins...

Suzie Ungerleider on her 11th studio album ‘Among the Evergreens’ + her fall tour

Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Suzie Ungerleider is taking her latest album, Among the Evergreens, on the road this fall with performances across Ontario and Quebec. Released...