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ROMES on new album ‘Sonic Trash’ + riding wave of viral momentum ahead of Toronto homecoming show

Canadian electro-rock duo ROMES say their rapid rise on social media is translating into sold-out rooms across Europe, as they prepare to bring that momentum back home for an April 19 show at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. “So many people are telling us after the shows that they stumbled across one of our videos on social media and immediately bought a ticket,” stated drummer...

How Chappell Roan stole the spotlight at Corona Capital for SWOMP’s ‘Issue Zero’

Getting the chance to cover the Foo Fighters, Weezer, Queens of The Stone Age once again, and covering artists like Linkin Park, Garbage, Jerry Cantrell for the first time enticed us to travel to Mexico City for the 2025 Corona Capital festival. However, it was the performance by the Day #2 headliner - Chappell Roan - that captivated me the most to end up in...

Tyler Joe Miller opens up on heartbreak, growth behind new single ‘Under the Influence’

Tyler Joe Miller says his latest single, “Under the Influence,” hits close to home, tapping into the emotional back-and-forth that comes with trying to...

Physical copies of SWOMP Magazine ‘Issue Zero’ available at Goldcoast Fashions in downtown Wallaceburg

On top of being for sale through Amazon, SWOMP Magazine 'Issue Zero' is now available for purchase at Goldcoast Fashions in downtown Wallaceburg. Goldcoast is...

Q&A: Dream-pop duo Sports set for Canadian tour stops in Toronto & Montreal

Oklahoma-based dream-pop duo Sports are bringing their latest material north of the border this month, with two Canadian tour dates scheduled in Toronto and...

What do The Trews and the Golden Girls have in common? SWOMP ‘Issue Zero’

I mean, we needed an excuse to place the Golden Girls t-shirt inside the pages of SWOMP Magazine ‘Issue Zero’, right?! This photo snapped by...

Olivia Penalva explores self-reflection with new single ‘Distance Makes A Love Story’

Canadian pop singer-songwriter Olivia Penalva is back with a new single that blends romance with introspection, offering listeners a layered take on personal growth. “Distance...

Paul Rodgers / Bad Company Q&A was the final piece added to ‘Issue Zero’

The Q&A with Paul Rodgers of Bad Company was the final piece added to ‘Issue Zero’ of SWOMP Magazine. The band had just been inducted...

Collective Soul on new documentary ‘Give Me A Word’ + upcoming show in Windsor on March 27

Multi-platinum rock band Collective Soul will bring its 30-plus-year catalogue to Windsor later this month, with a show set for March 27 at The...

SWOMP Magazine ‘Issue Zero’ has arrived!

* BUY A COPY OF ISSUE ZERO!!! The debut print edition of SWOMP Magazine has arrived! Issue Zero marks the start of something special - a...

Catie Turner reflects on Innings Festival, new single & music in the works

Folk-pop singer-songwriter Catie Turner is embracing a new chapter in her music career following her recent appearance at Innings Festival and the release of...

The Sheepdogs kick off 2026 Canadian Tour at the Chatham Capitol Theatre

Canadian rockers The Sheepdogs kicked off a busy 2026 on Friday, March 13 at the Chatham Capitol Theatre - the first stop on their...

The Sheepdogs talk new album ‘Keep Out of the Storm’ + upcoming Canadian tour

Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs have released their latest album, Keep Out of the Storm, and are preparing to launch a Canadian headline tour...

BIG news coming for SWOMP!

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