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New Jersey hard rock band Black Rose Rebellion released its debut album, Hail The Rebel Queen, on May 29 through Pavement Entertainment.
The band blends modern hard rock with metal influences and is fronted by vocalist Bri. Lead guitarist Dave "The RockDoc" Rosenfeld co-founded the group with Bri (The Rebel Queen) in June 2022 after the pair were introduced by a mutual friend while both were considering stepping away from music.
In an interview, prior to the albums release, the pair discussed the band's origins and the themes behind the album, which focuses on resilience, individuality and self-belief.
Bri served 13 years in the United States Army, including roles in the JAG Corps, Operation Enduring Freedom, Civil Affairs and as a drill sergeant.
Rosenfeld balanced his music career while working as a dental practitioner in New Jersey. Drummer Karen "Kar Rose" Rosenfeld joined the band as a co-founder, while Brooklyn-born bassist Michele Mayhem completed the lineup.
Follow the band at https://blackroserebellion.com/.
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A few months after chatting with Yukon Blonde's Brandon Wolfe Scott, following the release of their latest album Friendship & Rock ânâ Roll, SWOMP caught up with the entire band following their set at Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, Ontario on Saturday, May 30, 2026 for a fun interview.
Follow the band at https://www.yukonblonde.com/.
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Canadian grunge-gaze duo Softcult opened the main stage at Meadows Music Festival on Saturday, marking a hometown-adjacent performance just down the road from their native Kitchener.
Mercedes Arn-Horn and Phoenix Arn-Horn spoke with SWOMP backstage following their set, reflecting on their debut full-length album When a Flower Doesnât Grow and the bandâs continued evolution since its release earlier this year via Easy Life Records.
The performance brought the twin siblings back to familiar territory in southwestern Ontario, a region closely tied to their early development as musicians.
Softcult have built a reputation as a DIY-driven alternative indie-rock project blending grunge, shoegaze, dreampop and punk into what they describe as âmusic with a message.â The band has become associated with a modern extension of riot grrrl-era ideals, emphasizing feminism, social activism, creative independence and gender inclusivity, while taking a clear stance against sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia and patriarchy.
Since forming in 2021, Softcult have released several EPs alongside their 2026 debut album, steadily growing a global fanbase through both recorded work and extensive touring. Their career has included sold-out headline shows in Bangkok, Tokyo, Manila, London and New York, as well as high-profile support slots, including touring with Incubus in the UK.
They head out on tour this week in South East Asia.
Follow them online, here.
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Celebrating 20 years of anything in an era of shrinking attention spans feels worth applauding.
For the Joel Plaskett Emergency, it is an opportunity to lean in.
With their brand new single, "Fill in the Blanks," the band delivers their first new music since 2021's Twenty Years Gone: Joel Plaskett Emergency Revisits Down at the Khyber.
SWOMP caught up with Plaskett to discuss the track ahead of their set at Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, Ontario on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Marking two decades of rollinâ and rockinâ in their current incarnation, Plaskett himself on guitars, Dave Marsh on drums, and Chris Pennell on bass, the trio returns with a strutting â70s-style riff-rocker with playful lyrics subtly inspired by the theory of âhotâ and âcoolâ media established by influential Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan.
âI was imagining April Wine jamming with Steve Miller but then Dave and Chris took it to Portland Street like they always do,â says Plaskett.
Written as an assignment for an online course Plaskett was taking from Andrew McLuhan on his grandfather's seminal 1964 book Understanding Media, the song began as a "low def" four-track cassette demo in 2024 before evolving into a full-band recording this past winter.
The result is a raucous anthem that looks back fondly on life before attention-hijacking technologies, encouraging listeners to embrace ambiguity and participate in the moment.
As Plaskett sings, "In a world that's so explicit, at the risk of losing everything, don't make me spell it out."
The tune struts with the Emergency's slippery style as tumbling drum rolls and harmonized guitar lines weave through punchy bar-rock rhythms.
It's a fitting new song for a songwriter and band that continue to deliver their message through analog mediums and spontaneous performances.
Throughout their 20+ years, the Emergency has remained committed to the unvarnished push-and-pull that makes their trio so compelling. When they take the stage this summer for a score of dates, theyâll prove this commitment once again.
"Fill in the Blanks" is available now as a limited 7â vinyl single and on all streaming platforms via turtlemusik, distributed by ADA Worldwide/Warner Music Canada.
To prove there is more than one way to skin a track, Plaskettâs original, âlow defâ cassette version appears on the vinyl B-side.
The new single arrives just a year after the celebratory surprise 2025 double cover album Songs From The Gang - A Celebration of Joel Plaskett, released in honour of his 50th birthday and featuring Frank Turner, Jill Barber, City and Colour, Bahamas, Julian Taylor and more.
The album included some iconic Emergency tracks such "Down at the Khyber" (The Sheepdogs) and "Come On, Teacher" (Arkells). Plaskett was just awarded the prestigious Order of Nova Scotia and in late 2025 received the Portia White Prize.
With nearly three decades of odometers rolling, the Joel Plaskett Emergency remains a Nova Scotia band whose joyful energy has rocked the corners of Canada, from Newfoundland and Labrador to Iqaluit and Dawson City. The band returns to select festival stages this summer.
Joel Plaskett Emergency LIVE this summer
July 9 - Sydney, NS - Makin' Waves at Wentworth ParkJuly 17 - Woodstock, NB - Dooryard Arts FestivalJuly 25 - Fredericton, NB - New Brunswick Highland GamesAugust 1 - New Glasgow, NS - New Glasgow Riverfront JubileeAugust 20 - Hubbards, NS - Shore Club on the CoveAugust 21 - Hubbards, NS - Shore Club on the Cove - SOLD OUTAugust 22 - Hubbards, NS - Shore Club on the Cove - SOLD OUT
Visit https://joelplaskett.com/ for more details.
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Canadian country artist Dallas Smith closed out the opening day of Meadows Music Festival 2026 in Fergus, Ontario on Friday, May 29.
An hour before Smith and his band took the main stage, SWOMP sat with him backstage for an interview.
During his set, Smith was constantly engaging with the crowd, handing out picks to young fans who were sitting on their parents shoulders, many attending their very first concert.
Smith has a number of shows scheduled throughout the summer, including on July 16, 2026 at the Grace Hartman Amphitheater. Grab you tickets, here.
Smith has a track record of noteworthy success - from front man of Platinum-selling rock band Default to 3x consecutive CCMA Entertainer of the Year.
Across his storied career, the bona fide hitmaker has amassed 21 Gold-certified singles, nine Platinum-certified singles, and four Gold-certified albums, with more than 640 million global streams and over two million album equivalents to date.
Follow him at https://dallassmithmusic.com/.
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Brett Emmons is stepping into more personal territory with Cabin Fever, the new album from his solo project John Shambles.
Released April 30, the album sees the The Glorious Sons frontman move away from the bandâs arena-ready rock sound in favour of something looser and more stripped down, blending folk, garage rock and lo-fi alternative influences.
Songs like âFool In The Woods,â âLandmines,â âTry Not To Freak Outâ and âNew Friendsâ lean into raw, unpolished songwriting while exploring anxiety, isolation and self-reflection.
In a recent interview with SWOMP, Emmons dove into the inspiration behind the project.
John Shambles has continued building momentum with recent live shows, including a sold-out performance at Mod Club in Toronto.
SWOMP also caught Emmons during his May 9, 2026 show at London Music Hall.
More details at https://www.johnshambles.co/.
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A new documentary chronicling one of the most influential bands in Filipino music has hit theatres across North America .
âEraserheads: Combo on the Run,â directed by Filipino-American filmmaker Maria Diane Ventura, opened April 24, offering an intimate look at the rise, breakup and reunion of the Eraserheads, a band often described as the âBeatles of the Philippines.â
The 102-minute film blends concert-scale storytelling with a closer examination of the personal dynamics between band members Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro. It centres on the groupâs cultural impact and their 2022 reunion concert, âHuling El Bimbo,â which drew massive audiences and briefly united a politically divided country.
SWOMP caught up with Buendia and Ventura for an interview.
Ventura said the project goes beyond music, aiming to capture a broader portrait of Filipino identity during a time of social and political change.
âCombo on the Run is not just a documentary about an iconic band,â she said in a statement. âIt is a celebration of their journey, their music, and their role in shaping the cultural fabric of the Philippines.â
The film positions the bandâs story alongside the evolving national landscape, drawing parallels between their internal struggles and a society grappling with division and uncertainty.
Formed in 1989 in Quezon City, the Eraserheads rose to prominence in the 1990s with albums such as âUltraelectromagneticpop!,â âCircusâ and âCutterpillow,â helping define the sound of modern Filipino rock. Their influence has endured decades after their 2001 breakup, with their music continuing to reach global audiences through streaming platforms.
Ventura, who has worked across music and film industries in Los Angeles and Berlin, said the documentary also reflects themes of communication and reconciliation.
âAt its heart, this film is about connection,â she said. âIt reflects what happens when people struggle to express themselves, and how difficult yet necessary it is to find a way back to one another.â
Produced by Mano Y Mano, Offshore Music and Voyage Studios, the film features a mix of archival footage, behind-the-scenes access and interviews, offering both longtime fans and new audiences insight into the bandâs legacy.
âEraserheads: Combo on the Runâ started screening in select theatres across North America on April 24.
More details are available at https://eraserheadsfilm.com/.
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Wage War hit Sick New World with a sharpened edge, arriving in Las Vegas fresh off the release of its new EP It Calls Me By Name.
SWOMP spoke with the Florida metalcore band ahead of its evening set, where the focus was firmly on the newly released material and the tour set to launch.
The five-track EP leans heavily into the bandâs roots, both geographically and sonically, drawing inspiration from the raw intensity of their home state.
âIt Calls Me By Name is about being drawn to your roots,â the band said. âFive tracks shaped by Florida, the swamp, and the relentless aggression of nature.â
That direction is front and centre on lead single âSong of the Swamp,â a track the band describes as the âtone setterâ - built on tension, aggression and a relentless, driving force that carries through the release.
Wage War - Briton Bond, Cody Quistad, Seth Blake, Chris Gaylord and Stephen Kluesener - has long balanced melody with heaviness, but the new material pushes further into a more punishing sound.
The band is currently on the road in support of the EP, with a spring headline run already underway and stops across the United States, including Detroit, Chicago and New York.
Follow the band at https://wagewarband.com/.
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Chained Saint wasted no time making an impression at Sick New World, opening the Spiral Stage with an early 11:35 a.m. set.
The teen metal band brought sharp energy from the outset, quickly sparking a circle pit as early-arriving fans packed in.
SWOMP spoke with the band backstage following the set, as the group continues to build momentum well beyond its South Florida roots.
Formed in 2022, Chained Saint - Ethan Kahn, Sebastian De Avila, Cameron Cottrell and Sean Sterling - has quickly earned attention across the metal world. The band has been praised by Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford and featured in The New York Times as part of a profile on Megadethâs Dave Mustaine.
Their debut album Blindside, produced by William DuVall of Alice In Chains, leans into a stripped-down approach - recorded to analog tape with no digital shortcuts - capturing a raw, thrash-driven sound.
Offstage, the band has been gaining traction through a series of high-profile moments, including a run of Los Angeles shows with clothing brand Affliction, a limited-edition merch collaboration, and the release of a Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP.
Theyâve also begun breaking into larger festival circuits, appearing at events like Welcome to Rockville and Rocklahoma. After a weather-cancelled set at Louder Than Life, the band still found its moment when Slaughter to Prevail invited Sterling onstage - a connection that has since led to tour opportunities.
Follow the band at https://www.chainedsaint.com/.
Photo credit: Jack Lue
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After guitarist Marcos Curiel shared on social media that a new P.O.D. album was being recorded in Philadelphia, SWOMP got the scoop from the band in an interview following their blistering Sick New World set in Las Vegas, Nevada.
On top of finishing a new album, P.O.D. is staying busy throughout 2026 with several festival spots and shows across the United States and Europe.
Follow the band at https://payableondeath.com/.
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The Dark.FM brought its brooding, electronic-heavy sound to Sick New World, continuing its steady rise with a set in Las Vegas.
SWOMP spoke with vocalist Craig Johns after the performance, where the focus turned to the bandâs latest single â[zippermouth]â and its new remix collaboration with industrial producer Smash Stereo.
The reworked track pushes the band further into darker territory, layering heavier electronics and a colder, more aggressive edge onto the original.
âWeâve always just sort of done whatever we wanted,â Johns said, calling â[zippermouth]â the bandâs most uncompromising release to date.
The Los Angeles group has quickly built momentum, with its debut EP surpassing millions of streams and a growing list of live appearances across North America and Europe.
Its Sick New World set is part of that push, with the band also confirmed for the festivalâs Dallas edition later this year.
Looking ahead, The Dark.FM is set to make its debut aboard ShipRocked 2027, joining a lineup that includes Papa Roach and Ice Nine Kills for the annual cruise festival sailing from Miami in January.
Follow the band at https://thedark.fm/.
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Snot packed in fans at Sick New World, delivering a tight, high-energy set as the band continues its return to the stage.
SWOMP caught up with guitarist Mikey Doling and bassist John Fahnestock after the show, where the conversation quickly turned to the legacy of original frontman Lynn Strait, who died in a 1998 car accident.
That history still drives the band â but so does whatâs next.
Snot has brought in new vocalist Andy Knapp, earning praise as the group pushes forward with fresh momentum.
The Las Vegas set followed a Sick New World pre-party alongside P.O.D. and Alien Ant Farm, and comes amid a run that includes a sold-out show at the Whisky a Go Go â a nod to the bandâs early days.
Theyâre also back in the studio.
âWeâve been writing and recording⊠the energy has been undeniable,â Doling said, noting multiple new songs are already finished.
More details are expected soon.
Follow the band on Facebook, here.
Photo credit: Jitte Davidson
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Following Filter's Green Stage performance at Sick New World in Las Vegas, SWOMP spoke with frontman Richard Patrick about the bandâs current run and recent collaborations.
Among them is Patrickâs guest appearance on âBlue Sky Mystery,â a recent single from Canadian rock band Finger Eleven, marking the first time the artists have worked together.
âWorking with Scott, James, Rick, Sean and Steve could not have gone smoother. They are good guys and total pros,â Patrick said. âRecording âBlue Sky Mysteryâ was a lot of fun.â
Filter released The Algorithm: Ultra Edition on Aug. 8 last year, a remixed and expanded version of its recent album featuring additional tracks, remixes and covers. The release includes the single âAll The Good,â produced by Patrick alongside longtime collaborator Brian Virtue.
Formed in the mid-1990s after Patrickâs stint as a touring guitarist for Nine Inch Nails, Filter broke through with its debut album Short Bus and the single âHey Man Nice Shot,â followed by further success with Title of Record.
Follow the band at https://officialfilter.com/.
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Bloodywood continued its rapid ascent on the global metal scene with a high-energy performance on the Diablo Stage at Sick New World.
The Indian bandâs set at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds showcased its blend of nu metal, metalcore and melodic hard rock, combined with traditional Indian folk elements â a fusion that has helped set the group apart on festival lineups.
Following the performance, SWOMP spoke with rapper Raoul Kerr about the bandâs momentum and growing international reach.
Bloodywood is currently touring behind its latest album Nu Delhi, which serves as a tribute to the bandâs home region while expanding on its genre-crossing sound.
The group has quickly built a reputation as a standout live act, bolstered by festival appearances and sold-out shows. It has also shared stages with major acts and collaborated with Japanese metal band BABYMETAL on the track âBekhauf.â
Later this year, Bloodywood is set to bring its live show across the United States on its âSystem of a Brownâ tour, marking one of its most extensive runs in the country to date, with support from The Pretty Wild, Ladrones and Ankor on select dates.
Follow the band at https://www.bloodywood.net/.
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Violent Vira kicked off her 'Our Lady of Sorrows Tour' at Sick New World in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The Boise, Idaho rock/metal singer-songwriter will travel across the U.S. on the tour, which wraps up in Cincinnati on May 21, 2026. They are also set to go on tour alongside Halestorm in support of BABYMETAL this September. The tour will stop in Canada when they play the RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto on September 7, 2026, plus they'll perform at Pine Knob in Clarkston, Michigan on September 18, 2026.
Fresh off their Green Stage set at Sick New World, Violent Vira caught up with SWOMP for an interview.
Follow Violent Vira at https://www.violentvira.com/.
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Canadian country artist Chad Brownlee released his new single 'Legendary' on April 24, marking what he describes as a shift toward a bigger, more high-impact sound.
The track, released via The Orchard, blends Brownleeâs country roots with a rock-driven edge and draws on his past as a professional hockey player. The song is positioned as an arena-ready anthem, capturing the intensity and pressure of high-stakes moments.
SWOMP caught up with Brownlee for an interview.
Co-written with Jason Blaine and Grammy-winning producer Ben Glover, 'Legendary' focuses on themes of competition and ambition, aimed at both sports audiences and country music fans.
Brownlee, originally from British Columbia, began his career in music after being drafted by the Vancouver Canucks and stepping away from professional hockey in 2009. Since then, he has become a mainstay in Canadian country, earning multiple gold and platinum certifications, including for his No. 1 single Foreverâs Gotta Start Somewhere.'
The release comes as Brownlee prepares for a series of tour dates across Canada, with stops in Alberta, British Columbia and New Brunswick. He also opened for Lee Brice at a show in Abbotsford, B.C., earlier this month.
Recent years have seen Brownlee take a more independent approach to his career, building on a catalogue that has generated more than 115 million global streams and millions of views on YouTube.
Follow him at https://www.chadbrownlee.com/.
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Arkells have released their new album Between Us today, marking the latest chapter for the nine-time Juno Award-winning group as they prepare for an extensive run of live shows across Canada and beyond.
The album, released April 17 through Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group, was produced and recorded in Los Angeles with Grammy Award-winning producer John Congleton, known for his work with artists including St. Vincent and Death Cab for Cutie.
SWOMP caught up with frontman Max Kerman to talk about the album.
Between Us features previously released singles âRideâ featuring GROUPLOVE, âNext Summer,â and âMoneyâ featuring Portugal. The Man, alongside the track âWhat Good?â and the newly released âWhatâs On Your Mindâ featuring Poolside.
On the latest single, Kerman said the band aimed to capture a hypnotic, groove-driven feel.
âWe wanted a song that felt hypnoticâwhere the chords donât move much, and the rhythm and melody do all the heavy lifting. Itâs my favourite thing about seeing dance music live: how it can loop and loop and loop, and the longer it goes, the better it feels. We went deep into synth-world on this one.â
He added: âwe toured with Poolside and saw the power of repetition. What restraint can offer to the crowd. The patience of building a song with the groove dictating everything. The song was just about finished when we asked Poolside to add some shine to it all. Our music has ended up in all kinds of places, and we hope this ends up on some dance floors.â
The release follows a high-profile performance at the Juno Awards in March, where Arkells performed âRideâ alongside GROUPLOVE in their hometown of Hamilton.
In support of the album, the band is embarking on a 2026 tour focused on smaller, more intimate venues, including a series of âcity takeoversâ across western Canada and multiple nights in Toronto. Many of the shows sold out quickly, with the band revisiting venues they have not played in more than a decade.
The North American run begins next week with two sold-out album release shows in Buffalo, N.Y., before continuing through the United States and Canada into the summer.
Arkells said the Between Us tour is designed to create âunique experiences in a variety of settings,â emphasizing up-close performances that reflect the bandâs long-standing connection with fans.
The Hamilton-based group has built a reputation for blending alt-rock, soul, indie and modern R&B influences, while maintaining a focus on communal, high-energy live shows that have helped cement their status as one of Canadaâs most recognizable rock acts.
Follow the band at https://www.arkellsmusic.com/.
Photo Credit: Nathan Nash
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As country and metal continue their long flirtation, Devilâs Cut are staking a louder, rowdier claim with their debut album Roadkill.
The Louisville bandâs first full-length record arrives April 24 via MNRK Heavy, blending metalcoreâs weight with country storytelling and imagery. The albumâs lead single, âDrink With The Devil,â dropped recently alongside a music video, offering an early look at the groupâs high-energy, crossover sound.
Singer Trey Landrum said the bandâs identity is rooted in both sides of that divide.
âWe grew up on Tim McGraw and Garth Brooks, but we love Metallica and Pantera,â he said. âWeâre metal with hints of country, but weâre doing it differently; fucking with it and making it our own.â
SWOMP caught up with Landrum for an interview, where he dives deeper into that balance, the bandâs Kentucky roots and how Roadkill came together during a focused writing stint in Nashville with a team of experienced collaborators.
The project traces back to a 2018 conversation with manager Cody Ash, who encouraged the band to fully embrace a hybrid of country and heavy music. Early releases, including a 2019 cover of âTequilaâ and the 2022 single âInsomnia,â helped build momentum online, leading to millions of streams and touring slots alongside acts spanning both genres.
Now rounded out by guitarist Zach McConnell, drummer Trap and bassist Bailey Jones, Devilâs Cut lean into what they call a distinctly Southern identity â one that mixes heavy riffs with twang-inflected vocals and imagery drawn from rural life.
Produced by Evan McKeever, Roadkill moves between party-ready anthems and more reflective tracks, a contrast Landrum describes in simple terms.
âRoadkill is two totally different ends of the spectrum,â he said. âEither sad, âI-want-to-cryâ songs or âhey man, I want to have a beer and shoot guns in the woods with my friends!ââ
The band plans to release a video for every track on the album while spending much of 2026 on the road, continuing to build a fan base drawn to their unfiltered mix of country attitude and metal intensity.
Check out their music videos on YouTube, here.
Photo Credit: Perri Leigh
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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.
âSo many people are telling us after the shows that they stumbled across one of our videos on social media and immediately bought a ticket,â stated drummer Nicolas Bitove. âWeâve never played Europe before and never headlined a tour. To see rooms filling up night after night â and in some cities selling out entirely â is honestly blowing our minds.â
SWOMP caught up with Nicolas for an interview.
The duo, made up of brothers Jacob and Nicolas Bitove, has been touring Europe for the first time while headlining shows that are already nearing or reaching capacity. Despite building their career independently and largely staying outside the traditional music industry machine, the band says the response has been overwhelming.
âThe European crowds are all showing up in a big way and partying, whether itâs a Saturday night or a Monday. Itâs just so cool to see everyone digging the show and weâre extremely grateful for it,â Nicolas said.
Their debut album, Sonic Trash, released independently in November 2025, has surpassed 1.5 million streams, driven largely by word of mouth and online discovery.
âEverything definitely happened very organically,â Nicolas said. âIt probably started a couple of years ago when we began experimenting in our basement studio, integrating gear trying to come up with crazy sounds.â
The bandâs latest single, âDissolver,â recently received a remix from Detroit-based EDM artist WIRE ONE, whom the group connected with through Instagram.
âWe came across each other a few months ago on Instagram due to our shared love for early-2000âs electro,â Nicolas said. âWe get a lot of people DMing us wanting to do remixes, etc. but Wire One was maybe the first time where we were like âFâ! This guyâs got chops.ââ
He added that the collaboration was an easy decision.
âHeâs putting a modern twist on the whole bloghouse electro sound and doing it just as good as anyone else these days. So when he asked about remixing âDissolverâ it was a no brainer. His drum production in particular is insane. They smash you right in the face.â
The remix release coincides with the bandâs first U.S. tour, where they will support New York artist Des Rocs, personally selected by frontman Danny Rocco.
âA lot of people are also saying how our show combines so many elements of industrial, electro, punk, big beat, etc. â all the best stuff we grew up on in the 90s,â Nicolas said. âAt the end of the day, weâre not trying to sound like anyone else, but we mash up so many of those influences into our own sound.â
Before heading out on tour, the band built a global audience through sync placements in television series including The Sex Lives of College Girls, Control Z and CSI: Vegas, as well as major sports and commercial campaigns. Their work also includes a co-write with Mark Foster of Foster the People for the theme to the CBC sitcom Strays.
Follow the band at https://romesmusic.com/.
Photo credit: Nicolas Bitove
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Tyler Joe Miller says his latest single, âUnder the Influence,â hits close to home, tapping into the emotional back-and-forth that comes with trying to move on from a past relationship.
In an interview with SWOMP, the JUNO Award-nominated country artist described the song as a deeply relatable reflection on the internal struggle between progress and relapse.
ââUnder the Influenceâ is a song about the inner battle going on when you're trying to get over someone,â Miller said. âIt's about wanting to get back to normal and go out and have a good time, but putting up guard rails at the same time, so you don't get sucked back into that cycle.â
The track, released March 20 through Sony Music Canada via The Orchard, was written by Gordie Sampson, Kelly Archer, Dylan Guthro and Dave Sampson, and produced by Brad Hill and Guthro.
Miller said he immediately connected with the songâs message when he first heard it, pointing to its honest portrayal of how quickly old feelings can resurface.
âJust when you think that sober you is over them, sometimes drunk you just isnât,â he said.
The release comes as the Surrey, B.C.-based artist continues a strong run on the Canadian country charts. His single âDoinâ What She Doesâ recently reached the Top 10, marking his 10th career Top 10 hit.
Miller has also picked up two nominations at the British Columbia Country Music Awards this year: Entertainer of the Year and Top Performing Single of the Year.
With more than 80 million global streams, Miller said he has spent recent months writing in Nashville and preparing to roll out new material throughout 2026.
He is also set to perform at several major festivals this summer, including Boots and Hearts West, Sunfest and South Mountain Fair.
Miller first broke through with his 2019 debut single âPillow Talkinâ,â which went gold and reached No. 1 on Canadian country radio. He followed that with another chart-topper, âI Would Be Over Me Too,â becoming the first independent Canadian country artist to hit No. 1 with his first two singles.
Beyond music, Miller is also focused on philanthropy through his organization, The Climb Outreach Society, which partners with Hope Of Life International to support housing, education and food security initiatives in Guatemala.
His latest EPs, including âSpillinâ My Truthâ and âGoing Home,â have earned industry recognition, with the latter receiving a JUNO Award nomination for country album of the year.
Follow him at https://tylerjoemiller.com/.
Photo Credit: Chris Ashlee
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