Concerts Reviews
Balu Brigada & Twenty One Pilots in Chicago – Live Review
In a whirlwind of personality and stage presence, Balu Brigada has joined Twenty One Pilots on their large-scale Clancy World Tour. Coming all the way from New Zealand the brother pairing, Henry and Pierre Beasly don’t want to waste a single moment up on the stage. The duo played just eight songs, opening up the night. But while their set was short, they were determined to make the most of it.
The pair opened their set with a song called “Moon Man” that was pretty easy to follow along with once you heard the chorus once or twice. Their music seems to hold inspiration from 80s and 90s new wave rock, as the brothers purposefully jump around the stage letting go of their inhibitions. Their music travels perfectly throughout the large arena as fans of Twenty One Pilots dance in their seats eagerly. The brothers made sure to thank the crowd immensely, explaining that it meant the world to them that people showed up early to catch their set. It was clearly not lost on them, the value of fan support holds at the current level their careers are at.
It felt almost as if they were off the stage as soon as they had walked on, as their set was not super lengthy. But by the end of their time with the audience it was clear why they were a compelling choice for Twenty One Pilots when choosing a tour opener. Their music was loud and in your face but yet remained danceable and inviting. Similar to Twenty One Pilots in that way, who mastered the balance of expressive personal style and charisma long ago.
Don’t miss Balu Brigada on the Clancy World Tour in a city near you in the next coming weeks.
Once Twenty One Pilots came out on stage the arena erupted with pure joy as fans screamed along every word of “Overcompensate,” their opening song.
Friends Tyler Joseph and Joshua Dunn have always been known to put on a worthwhile show but something about the Clancy World Tour feels special. With musical lore spanning across just about ten years from the start of their Blurryface era, the experience felt like a very full circle moment for the band. While Twenty One Pilots still have room to continue to grow as artists, it is undeniable that the pair have perfected their craft. The Clancy World Tour felt like a quintessential culmination of the bands discography to this point of their careers. This tour is not something to be missed!
Check out our favourite photos of Balu Brigada below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
BALU BRIGADA
All Photo Credit: Natalia Pfeiffer
Concerts Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Benee Brings Her ‘Particule Tour’ to the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver
The Hollywood Theatre, Vancouver | March 4, 2026
BAYLI
Opening for BENEE was singer, songwriter, and rapper Bayli! Formerly part of “The Skins,” Bayli has been touring as a solo act since 2019, reaping acclaim for songs like “Passenger Princess” and “SUGARCOAT.” The first thing we thought when dipping our toe through her back catalog this week was how much she encapsulated Robyn’s recent line that “The purpose of [her] life is to stay horny.” That’s very much Bayli’s vibe; her songs are sexy, bordering on erotic. Her brand of EDM-pop is rooted in “explicit queerness” and while she has rejected any one label, her music is for and relatable to everyone. Also, again, very, very, horny.
If You Only Listen by One Song by Bayli:
“Sushi For Breakfast” (Stories from New York, 2020)
Here are a few photos of Bayli that we hope you enjoy!
BENEE
On Wednesday, March 4, BENEE returned to Vancouver to support her 2026 headlining Particles Tour which began earlier this month. A mind-blowing five years after the release of her debut album, BENEE is once again on the road and hitting 23 cities in North America. We were lucky enough to shoot her June 2022 show at The Vogue, and we’ve been patiently waiting for another chance to see her live ever since! We waited through COVID for that show to be rescheduled, we waited 5 years to see her again and, hand to heart, we’ll happily wait until she returns again!
Must Hear Songs by BENEE (In Our Respectful Opinion):
Wishful Thinking (Fire on Marzz, 2019)
Soaked (Fire on Marzz, 2019)
One of BENEE’s more endearing traits is her comfortability and overall contentment on the stage. Still rocking oversized boots and long sleeves, she seemed at home in front of the crowd, dancing through the shadows the minimal lighting provided. And smiling! Always smiling. Whether it was thanking her fans for taking the time to make an adorable sign or – and I’m not saying I understand how we got here – speaking about Canada and leading the entire venue through an impromptu round of “Oh Canada” she cleared enjoyed her time in Vancouver.
BENEE’s latest album continues to experiment with genres, mixing upbeat pop with lighter, more experimental melodies. Perhaps unsurprisingly, her shows are never one-note as she moves back and forth between these sounds, creating a “what’s next” situation where it’s beyond difficult to get bored or into anything resembling a sleepy rhythm. Her show is visually dark, and moody, and there is smoke! But there is a lot coming at you, and a lot to love.
Benee Setlist:
Sad Boiii
Cinnamon
Vegas
Beach Boy
Wishful Thinking
Soaked
Doomsday
Demons
Prey4U
Animal
Heaven
Make You Sick (Snippet)
Glitter
Princess
Underwater
Afterthought (Joji cover)
Supalonely
Off The Rails
Play Video
Green Honda
Once again, we had an incredible night at The Hollywood Theatre and loved every moment of the show. Thank you, BENEE! Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
All Photo Credit: Jason Martin
Concerts Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: A Sold-Out Night of Performance Art With Sudan Archives
Words by Kali Moreno
Photos by Kelli Rothwell
A sold-out night at The Pearl set the tone for a show that felt half concert, half art installation. Sudan Archives brought her genre-blurring world to Vancouver following the release of The BPM in 2025, with support from Cain Culto.
Cain Culto confidently navigated an energetic, multi-media set backed by Indigenous, Latin American, and Bluegrass influences – what he calls Kentucky Latin Art-Pop. As he gradually shed layers of clothing, he added homemade props to deliver his song’s messages of empowerment and resistance in both Spanish and English. His musical skills as a vocalist and violinist, paired with his artistic expression as a visual artist, created a riveting piece of performance art.
Dressed in a skin-tight, full body suit and wearing otherworldly grey contact lenses, Sudan Archives commanded a sold-out stage for her one-woman set at The Pearl. The deeply human themes of her songs, which sit in genre around house, techno, and R&B, were shared with the rowdy audience alongside recurring mechanical sounds and choreographed robotic movements. This examination of technology and humanity reminded that her artistry and expression transcend her talents as a singer, violinist, and beat-maker. Sudan Archives performed three encore songs, jumping off the stage to dance with the screaming crowd before leaving Vancouver with the parting words: “y’all are fucking lit.”
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
Upcoming Tour Dates:
02-18 San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom
02-19 San Diego, CA – Music Box
02-20 Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre
More info on Sudan Archives’ website.
SUDAN ARCHIVES
CAIN CULTO
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell