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54-40 is a legendary Canadian rock band that emerged from the vibrant music scene of Vancouver, British Columbia. 

Formed in 1981, the band have earned a reputation as one of Canada's most enduring and influential rock acts, captivating audiences with their distinctive sound, thought-provoking lyrics, and powerful performances.

SWOMP caught up with guitarist Dave Genn, who goes into detail about their latest album, 2023's 'Westcoast Band'.

He discusses their upcoming 2025 Ontario tour, which stops at 11 cities across the Province from January 22 to February 4, including a show at the Capitol Theatre in Chatham-Kent, which SWOMP is excited to cover.

Genn also shares some tips on his famous "vodka surprises", which the band uses on the road "to get in the rocking mood."

Follow the band at https://www.5440.com/.

In continued support of their 3x GRAMMY-nominated album Dark Matter, Pearl Jam will be heading back on tour for 11 shows in the spring of 2025.

Indigenous led punk/post punk art band Dead Pioneers will serve as support for the opening two dates in Hollywood, Florida on April 24 and April 26, along with the following two shows in Atlanta, Georgia on April 29 and May 1.

Dead Pioneers vocalist, nationally known Indigenous artist of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Gregg Deal says he started this project as an extension to a performance piece titled 'The Punk Pan-Indian Romantic Comedy'.

With the intent to create original music for this performance piece, the Dead Pioneers was born.

Dead Pioneers is rooted in creating and performing a sound heavily influenced by the punk aesthetic with an edge built on a First Peoples perspective and not afraid to tackle hard political and social issues, standing in solidarity of Indigenous rights, Black rights, Brown rights, Asian rights, Gay rights, Trans rights, Workers rights and beyond.

SWOMP caught up with Gregg for an interview to discuss the launch of the band, along with the gigs opening for Pearl Jam.

Follow the band at https://www.deadpioneers.band/.

Nashville punk rockers Winona Fighter have a massive year in store in 2025.

After releasing the single 'R U FAMOUS' on January 10, 2025, the band is about a month away from releasing their latest full-length album 'My Apologies To The Chef' on February 14, 2025.

SWOMP caught up with front-woman Coco, guitarist Dan Fuson and bass player/producer Austin Luther to discuss the new music and their 2025 tour, which includes a Friday, February 21, 2025 spot at the Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona.

SWOMP saw the band tear it up on the Decibel Stage at Louder Than Life on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Follow the band at https://winonafighter.com/.

Photo credit: Lindsey Byrnes