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Dirt Road Opera on new cover of Blaze Foley’s ‘Clay Pigeons’

Dirt Road Opera will release their new single, a cover of Blaze Foley’s Clay Pigeons, on July 11. The track is a simple, heartfelt version of the well-loved Americana song. SWOMP caught up with Barry Mathers, lead singer, to discuss the tune. Listen, below: https://youtu.be/brPz1iseGwc?si=w5jUkb_XVXp8TbY7 The band’s take on the tune features their signature vocal blend and a laid-back, rootsy arrangement. It’s a quiet and respectful nod to Foley’s...

East Coast singer-songwriter Elyse Aeryn on new music & cross-Country tour

After a whirlwind start to her first national tour outside the Maritimes, Music Nova Scotia’s 2024 Entertainer of the Year, Elyse Aeryn, continues to ride high on the momentum of her Unstoppable Canadian tour and recent single of the same name — a fiery anthem for inner strength, connection, and self-love. SWOMP caught up with Elyse for an interview, digging into the meaning behind Unstoppable...

Rock The Park taking place in London, July 8-12, 2025

Rock The Park is set to take place in Harris Park in London from July 8 to July 12, 2025. "See ya in the park,...

Avril Lavigne celebrates Canada Day weekend to close out All Your Friends Fest 2025

Canada's pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne paid homage to her roots to close out the 2025 All Your Friends Fest on Sunday, June 29, in...

Simple Plan perform at All Your Friends Fest 2025, set to release documentary on July 8

Montreal pop-punk band Simple Plan performed on the main stage on the final day at All Your Friends Fest on Sunday, June 29, 2025...

State Champs close down the side stage at All Your Friends Fest 2025

Albany, New York pop-punk band State Champs closed down the side stage on the final day at All Your Friends Fest on Sunday, June...

Hamilton rockers Rarity chat with SWOMP following All Your Friends Fest performance

Hamilton-based post-hardcore band Rarity performed on the side stage at All Your Friends Fest on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Burl’s Creek, Ontario. Following their...

IllScarlett deliver a fun set at All Your Friends Fest 2025

Canadian reggae-rockers IllScarlett delivered a fun set under the beaming sun at the main stage at All Your Friends Fest on Sunday, June 29,...

Relient K tear up the main stage at All Your Friends Fest 2025

Ohio rockers Relient K tore up the main stage at All Your Friends Fest on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Burl’s Creek, Ontario. Here are...

Anberlin ignite the side stage at All Your Friends Fest 2025

Florida rockers Anberlin ignited the side stage at All Your Friends Fest on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Burl’s Creek, Ontario. Here are SWOMP’s photos...

CON THE ARTIST chats with SWOMP following his All Your Friends Fest 2025 set

After lighting up the side stage at All Your Friends Fest in Burl’s Creek, Ontario, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, CON THE ARTIST caught...

Taylor Acorn rocks the main stage at All Your Friends Fest 2025

Taylor Acorn returned to Canada as the opening act on the main stage at All Your Friends Fest on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in...

Rise Against close out Day #1 at All Your Friends Fest 2025

With their 10th studio album Ricochet set to drop in just six weeks, Chicago rockers Rise Against closed out the first night of All...

Australian pop duo The Veronicas play All Your Friends Fest 2025

Australian pop duo The Veronicas performed on the side stage on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at All Your Friends Fest in Burl’s Creek, Ontario. Here...