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Aysanabee discusses his rising career & his two historic JUNO Award wins

Recently, Alternative-Indie musician Aysanabee marked a pinnacle in his career with two historic JUNO wins. SWOMP caught up Aysanabee for an interview. Listen, below: https://youtu.be/zx-w_qYDY2E?si=cRRFwnA5Orpkqvbt Additionally, he graced the official broadcast with a performance alongside his recent tour companion, Allison Russell, paying tribute to Gordon Lightfoot and Robbie Robertson. In a year that witnessed numerous Indigenous artists earning JUNO nominations across various categories, Aysanabee won the coveted Songwriter...

Pearl Jam officially releases 12th studio album, Dark Matter

Pearl Jam officially released its 12th studio album, Dark Matter, on Friday, April 19, 2024. "It’s surreal to even type out that sentence," Ten Club officials said in an email to fan club members. "We’ve had the pleasure of sharing Dark Matter with you in some way this week, whether you were able to attend an early listening party or screening. Thank you all who made...

Toronto’s Shakura S’Aida discusses capturing a ‘Her Music Award’ from the SOCAN Foundation

Toronto, Ontario's Shakura S’Aida was recently unveiled as one of the grand prize recipients of the The SOCAN Foundation’s Her Music Awards, presented by...

SWOMP’s hot takes after Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter Theatrical Release

SilverCity London Cinemas, in London, Ontario, was one of 500+ theaters worldwide to host ‘Dark Matter – One Night Only’, on Tuesday, April 16,...

Canadian alternative-rock duo Dear Rouge discuss their new single ‘Goon’

JUNO Award-winning Canadian alternative-rock duo Dear Rouge have released a roaring new single 'Goon' via Pheromone Recordings / Cadence Music Group and all streaming...

Pearl Jam making their debut on Howard Stern on April 22

Pearl Jam is joining Howard Stern on April 22, live from their Seattle headquarters. Tune into SiriusXM’s Howard 100 at 9 a.m. EST to hear...

Win Tickets to see Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle at Little Caesars Arena

Two-time Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle has announced the spring 2024 leg of The Kaleidoscope Tour, a continuation of her highly successful 2023 US...

Nothing More frontman Jonny Hawkins discusses their upcoming North American tour, including their spot at Louder Than Life 2024

San Antonio, Texas-born quartet Nothing More is set to perform at the upcoming Louder Than Life Music Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The band's set has...

Billie Eilish releasing new album ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ on May 17

Billie Eilish has announced her third album 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT' is set to be released on MAY 17, 2024. After teasing to new...

Billy Idol bringing ‘Rebel Yell Canada 2024’ tour to Budweiser Gardens on August 14

Legendary rocker Billy Idol will embark on his transcontinental Rebel Yell Canada 2024 arena tour this summer, beginning July 30 in Vancouver and running...

Pearl Jam ‘Dark Matter’ listening event being held at Dine Alone Store in Toronto on April 14

A Pearl Jam 'Dark Matter' listening event is being held at the Dine Alone Store in Toronto on Sunday, April 14, 2024. "Join us as...

Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin discusses their intimate ‘Vibez Tour’, which stops at Caesars Windsor on April 26

Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin caught up with SWOMP to discuss their 'Vibez Tour – An Intimate Evening with Godsmack', which is stopping at Caesars...

Snoop Dogg bringing ‘Cali To Canada Tour’ to Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario

Snoop Dogg is bringing his 'Cali To Canada Tour' to Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario. Snoop will be performing at Budweiser Gardens on Friday, June...

King Crimson members, along with guitarist Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey, announce new BEAT Tour

Former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin band together with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and explosive Tool drummer Danny Carey for the...