SWOMP
SWOMP’s podcast is your unfiltered backstage pass to the music world. Rooted in Canada and raging worldwide, we bring raw artist interviews, behind-the-scenes chaos, and deep dives into the bands shaping the scene. From legends to rising stars, it’s all about the energy, passion, and stories that make music unforgettable. Plug in and enjoy.
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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 for Toronto’s Laurent Bourque, it’s also the name of his new pop sonic project.
Now, he’s gearing up to release his debut EP Common Touch on May 29 — a collection of vibrant, emotionally resonant pop songs that explore transformation, nostalgia, and human connection.
SWOMP caught up with Wardrobe...
Montréal-based pop artist Flara K is stepping into her spotlight with the release of Seasons — a bold, cinematic, and deeply personal debut album arriving independently on May 23, 2025.
SWOMP caught up with Flara for an interview to discuss her new album.
Raised just outside Montréal in a house filled with music and sisterhood, Flara K (a moniker that channels both her alter ego and her truest self) found early solace and expressio...
Celebrating a decade of powerful storytelling and musical connection, Four Chords and The Truth returns to TD Music Hall at the Allied Music Centre in Toronto on May 22 at 7 p.m. ET for its 10th anniversary edition.
The acclaimed semi-annual songwriter series brings world-class songwriters to the stage for intimate semi-round performances, and the stories behind the songs.
Tickets are available, here.
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 Americana music scene.
Comprised of Kyle Faulkner on guitar and vocals, Jessica McKay on upright bass and vocals, and Colin Jolly on mandolin, Cabin Fever is primed to make a lasting first impression with a five-song debut EP entitled It’s Only Forever.
Produced by Craig Smith (O...
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 by Emi Jeen, Lexie Jay (Featurette) and JUNO Award-winning Hill Kourkoutis (Aysanabee, Leela Gilday, Sebastian Gaskin), who also produced the track.
Driven by an entrancing bass line and pulse-pounding beat, the song showcases Emi’s powerful vocals and fearless dive into bol...
Teen metal band Chained Saint - comprised of four high school students Ethan Kahn (17, guitar), Sebastian De Avila (18, bass), Cameron Cottrell (19, drums) and Sean Sterling (18, vocals) - were one of the most hotly tipped bands of 2024.
In just a few short months, Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwire, and Judas Priest legend Rob Halford praised the band for their chops.
SiriusXM's Liquid Metal added the band to their playlist, and the...
East Coast rocker Andre Pettipas released his "most personal song to date" on Friday, May 9, 2025.
"In memory of my niece, Blake Everleigh who passed away at three months old from SIDS. Gypsophila is my most personal song to date. It took two years after her passing to finally write about it - this is around the same time I got sober, nearly three years ago," Pettipas says.
"Enlisting Jeremy Taggart - Drums (Our Lady Peace) brought...
"Nothing brings you back to yourself like seeing an old friend” says British multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter Luke Marzec who has returned with his evocative new single, "Growing Up With You". The track is a deeply personal tribute to the relationships that shape us. Blending warm, vintage R&B textures with modern production, the soulful track is a stirring reflection on the power of shared history, the jo...
Tunisian-American artist, producer and activist Emel Mathlouthi, known as EMEL, is set to perform at the at TD Music Hall in Toronto on April 5, 2025.
SWOMP caught up with EMEL to discuss the show, her career, touring plans and her latest album MRA.
EMEL recently released a new remix of her track "Lose My Mind" featuring Nayomi. The remix, created by Parisian duo Acid Arab, transforms the song’s original Arabic reggaeton groove int...
While Post-punk legends The Chameleons are gearing up for a brand new full-length album due later this year (their first full-length in over 20 years!), they've released two new EPs Where Are You? and Tomorrow Remember Yesterday - the former consisting of new material and the latter of archival material recorded with the current lineup.
To celebrate this new chapter of The Chameleons, the band is coming to Toronto to celebrate at t...
Northport, Long Island-based indie rock band Arcy Drive is currently on tour supporting flipturn, which includes two shows in Canada.
They're set to perform a show on March 29, 2025 at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto and the following night at the Théâtre Beanfield in Montreal. The Toronto show is sold-out, but get tickets to the Montreal performance, here.
SWOMP caught up with guitarist/vocalist Nick Mateyunas, guitarist Austin...
Legendary punk band the Dwarves are set to release a long-awaited collector’s gem for Record Store Day 2025 (April 12)—an exclusive, limited edition picture disc of Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows, a never-before-released live studio recording from 1989.
SWOMP caught up with Dwarves vocalist and founding member Blag Dahlia to discuss the special release.
Limited to just 2,500 copies, this release features newly mixed and mastere...
Award-winning and platinum-selling band Bedouin Soundclash is set to embark on a Canadian tour.
The tour, originally scheduled for late last year, was postponed due to an injury sustained by bassist Eon Sinclair that temporarily prevented him from performing.
The tour begins March 20 at Edmonton's Starlite Room and includes stops in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Victoria, Ottawa and Hamilton.
SWOMP caught up with Jay Malin...
Two-time Juno Award-winning Oji-Cree artist Aysanabee is currently in the middle on his first Canadian headlining tour, Now and Then.
SWOMP caught up with Aysanabee to discuss the tour, which is coming back through Ontario this month, including:
- Wednesday, Mar 19 - Guelph, ON - Sonic Hall (ALL AGES)
- Thursday, Mar 20 - London, ON - Rum Runners (ALL AGES - w/ special guests Brothers Wilde and Thea May)
- Friday, Mar 21 - Toronto,...
When stepping into the role of producer and bandleader for her third full-length album, New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Sarah Quintana drew from her wildly varied musical experiences to create a “Louisiana” record her way.
Having worked previously with Cajun legends, French musicians, New Orleans roots-rock bands, and storytelling folk artists, Quintana thought long and hard about what it means to make music in New Orleans but ...
The OLP30 tour is rolling across Canada this year and it will be stopping at Canada Life Place in London, Ontario on Saturday, March 8.
Grab your tickets at ourladypeace.com.
SWOMP is excited to once again have the opportunity to cover the Canadian rockers.
One of our talented photographers Christina Marchioni, from Marchioni Photography, has been approved for photo credentials for the London show. Keep an eye on swomp.ca and ou...
Joining Our Lady Peace across Canada this year are Georgia-born rock band Collective Soul.
They’ll be opening up the show at Canada Life Place in London, Ontario on March 8, 2025.
SWOMP has been approved for credentials for the concert and we’re pumped to see the work by photographer Christina Marchioni.
Similar to OLP, Collective Soul are also celebrating three decades of making music together.
They’re also set to perform at the...
Alternative rockers Good Boy Daisy penciled in second on the lineup card on day two at Innings Festival 2025.
Led by identical twin sisters Hallie Mayes, on vocals, and Dylinn Mayes, on guitar, the band hails from nearby Scottsdale, Arizona.
Hallie said the band ran into technical issues before gracing the Right Field stage.
“We are pretty much using none of our gear,” Hallie told the Saturday afternoon audience.
“These microphones...
Fresh off the release of their debut album My Apologies To The Chef, Nashville punk rockers Winona Fighter raised the volume on the opening day of Innings Festival 2025 on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Tempe, Arizona.
Sporting a black-and-white baseball jersey with ‘Yes Chef’ printed on the back, vocalist Coco Kinnon greeted the amped crowd in front of the Right Field stage.
“We’re so fuckin’ stoked to be opening up this stage for ...
Kicking off the 2025 Innings Festival soundtrack in Tempe, Arizona on Friday, February 21, 2025 were Los Angeles-based, indie rock duo Boyish.
Formed by vocalist India Shore and guitarist Claire Altendahl in 2016 at Berklee College of Music, Boyish set the tone on the opening day of Innings with an energetic set, which included several performances of unreleased songs from their forthcoming album.
“I’m so excited for the rest of th...
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