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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...

Korn’s ‘Kanada 2025 Tour’ storms Canada Life Place in London with Gojira and Loathe

Story & Photos By Christina Marchioni - Special to SWOMP London, Ontario got loud and heavy when Korn rolled into town on their Korn in Kanada Tour, delivering a set that proved why they’ve stayed at the top of the nu-metal game for more than two decades. The night opened with Loathe, whose gloomy, atmospheric set laid down a dark mood. Their sound hit hard, even...

Marshmello closes out the inaugural Rock The Runway music festival in London

American DJ Marshmello closed out the inaugural Rock The Runway music festival in London, Ontario on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at London International Airport. Photographers...

Rock The Runway Day #2: BBNO$, Don Diablo, DJ Alpha

The inaugural Rock The Runway music festival wrapped up in London, Ontario on Saturday, September 13, 2025. As part of #USCPurpleFest with the University of...

Noah Kahan closes out Day #1 at Rock The Runway 2025

Vermont superstar singer Noah Kahan closed out the opening day of the inaugural Rock The Runway music festival in London, Ontario on Friday, September...

Myles Smith takes the stage at Rock The Runway 2025

British singer/songwriter Myles Smith took the stage on Day #1 of the Rock The Runway music festival in London, Ontario on Friday, September 12,...

The Strumbellas perform at Rock The Runway 2025

Lindsay, Ontario indie rockers The Strumbellas performed on the opening day of the Rock The Runway music festival in London on Friday, September 12,...

Tyler Shaw kicks off inaugural Rock The Runway in London

Canadian singer Tyler Shaw kicked off the inaugural Rock The Runway music festival in London on Friday, September 12, 2025. Photographers Sofia Jardine and Kevin...

Noah Kahan & Marshmello headlining inaugural Rock The Runway at London International Airport

Rock the Runway is set to debut this September at the London International Airport, a new large-scale music festival from Jones Entertainment Group in...

Q&A with Alberta’s Brett Kissel ahead of his Sept. 7 show at London Music Hall

By Whitney South - Special to SWOMP Alberta’s own Brett Kissel has continued to embrace his reputation as one of Canada’s most dynamic and beloved...

Lee Brice, The Reklaws, Owen Riegling, Lonestar, Avery Anna and Brandon Wisham close out Rock The Park 2025 in London

Rock The Park wrapped-up on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Harris Park in London, Ontario. Photographer Christina Marchioni was in the pit for SWOMP to...

Rock The Park 2025 Day #4: Underoath, Dayseeker, Cancer Bats and No Exceptions

Rock The Park continued on Friday, July 11, 2025 in Harris Park in London, Ontario. Photographer Christina Marchioni was in the pit for SWOMP to...

Rock The Park 2025 Day #3: Kygo, Two Friends, Sam Feldt and Victoria Nadine

Rock The Park continued on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Harris Park in London, Ontario. Photographer Kevin Metcalfe was in the pit for SWOMP to...

Rock The Park 2025 Day #2: Red Clay Strays, Wyatt Flores, Bayker Blankenship, Waylon Wyatt & Maggie Antone

Rock The Park continued on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Harris Park in London, Ontario. Photographer Kevin Metcalfe was in the pit for SWOMP to...