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Billy Talent closes out Bluewater Borderfest 2025 with a powerful and emotional set

Billy Talent closed out the 2025 Bluewater Borderfest at Centennial Park on Saturday, June 21. With a sold-out VIP section jumping, singing and fit-pumping in front of them, the Toronto rockers brought their trademark high energy set for the Sarnia crowd. Citing some challenging times taking place around the globe, lead vocalist Benjamin Kowalewicz delivered an impassioned speech to the crowd during their set. He encouraged everyone...

Hinder deliver booming set at Bluewater Borderfest 2025

Oklahoma City rockers Hinder delivered a booming set at the 2025 Bluewater Borderfest at Centennial Park in Sarnia on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Here are the photos captured by SWOMP: The band recently released their latest album 'Back To Life' and have several shows and festival appearances lined up for the rest of 2025. Follow the band at https://www.hindermusic.com/.

Tyler Joe Miller chats with SWOMP ahead of ‘Country Mixtape’ show with Andrew Hyatt & Shawn Austin at Meadows Music Festival

Three of Canadian country’s top rising stars; Tyler Joe Miller, Shawn Austin and Andrew Hyatt; have been teaming up for their co-headlining 'Country MixTape'...

The Road Hammers rock Meadows Music Festival + SWOMP interviews frontman Jason McCoy

The Road Hammers roared back onto the live music scene Friday night, May 30, rocking the Meadows Music Festival stage in Fergus, Ont. Known for...

Meadows Music Festival taking place in Fergus, Ontario May 30-31, 2025

Now in its third year, Meadows Music Festival has established itself as one of the best up-and-coming festivals in Ontario, Canada. With sell-out attendance in...

Métis alternative pop artist Robin Cisek on her self-produced debut album ‘Tempered’

As National Indigenous History Month approaches, Métis alternative pop artist Robin Cisek is using her platform to ensure Indigenous women have a place in...

PEI’s Norter on their sophomore album ‘The Yearbook Club!!!’

Following their debut album 12:34, Norter has returned with their second release, The Yearbook Club!!! — a high-energy blend of indie rock grit, shoegaze...

The Ataris on ‘Breaking Bad’ inspired video, sentimental vinyl pressing, new album & shows

The Ataris have released Car Song, the lead single from their forthcoming album and their first full-length release since 2007. The track, recorded using vintage...

The Beach Boys bring classic California sunshine to Rochester Hills

It might have felt closer to winter, but The Beach Boys still brought the heat. Fans bundled in blankets, winter jackets, and gloves flocked to...

Toronto’s Wardrobe on his debut EP ‘Common Touch’, being released on May 29

Wardrobe isn’t a piece of furniture — it’s a shift in identity. It’s the feeling of change that comes from altering your environment, and...

Montréal pop artist Flara K on her forthcoming debut album ‘Seasons’

Montréal-based pop artist Flara K is stepping into her spotlight with the release of Seasons — a bold, cinematic, and deeply personal debut album...

Terra Lightfoot on ‘Four Chords and The Truth’ + her JUNO-nominated album ‘Healing Power’

Celebrating a decade of powerful storytelling and musical connection, Four Chords and The Truth returns to TD Music Hall at the Allied Music Centre...

Cabin Fever on their debut EP ‘It’s Only Forever’

What began five years ago as three friends jamming around a campfire has now blossomed into Cabin Fever, Canada’s latest contribution to the international...

Montreal’s Emi Jeen on her new single ‘I’m (Not) Good’ & her spot on the Osheaga bill

Montreal-based alt-pop artist Emi Jeen just released her intoxicating new single 'I’m (Not) Good' on May 9 via all streaming platforms. The song was co-written...