Concerts Reviews
Myles Smith Brings Intimate Energy to Montreal Stop
On Saturday, the English folk-country songwriter Myles Smith came back to Montreal for the second time in 6 months as part of his We Were Never Strangers Tour. Smith rose to stardom with the release of his single Stargazing, which gathered more than 300 million streams, and in the last 16 months has gone from playing 80 people shows in his hometown of Luton, England, to selling out the main venues all over Europe and America, quickly becoming one of the main faces of his genre. But even with his swift rise to superstardom, you can tell Myles is savoring every moment and is extremely grateful for every single person that connects with his music.
To start off the night, Tors opened up the stage. It was the English trio’s first time in Montreal and it was the perfect way to warm up for Myles Smith. Their harmonic folk sat great with the crowd, as they played some of their biggest hits like Miracle and I Don’t Wanna Know.
During their set, the brothers constantly joked around. Talking about how Myles Smith had this great production, beautiful lights and amazing musicians, “And here, we spend all of our budget on this giant printed QR code”, Matt Weedon laughed as he pointed to left side of the stage and asked the crowd to scan the code to hear all about their upcoming shows.
Before ending their set, they thanked the 514 crowd and mentioned how much fun Montreal had been that day. With him eating 3 servings of poutine, and his brother Theo’s constant failed attempts to flirt in French right before the show.
At 9PM, the background music stopped and the lights went down. Instead of Myles Smith jumping on stage though, we got a member of his team getting on the mic. “I don’t know if any of you saw his instagram, but Myles has been battling a very nasty food poisoning since yesterday.”. You could feel the tension immediately flooding the room as our first thoughts were “Oh no… he’s gonna cancel the show.”. But the guy on the mic felt that energy and immediately said “Guys, don’t worry! Show’s not cancelled guys!”. Then he told the Montreal crowd how Myles was powering through it and he needed the crowd’s energy more than he ever did on this tour. And if I know anything about the people of Montreal at the end of April, weather warming up after an absolute brutal winter, is: yeah… we got energy.
Around 9:05 Myles Smith jumped onstage and following his tradition of wearing a local team’s jersey, was rocking a Montreal Canadiens jersey.
That was the perfect way to immediately win the sold out crowd over. Considering the Habs had just secured a spot in the NHL playoffs literally the night before.
The set started with Wait For You. The anthem-like melodies got the crowd immediately jumping and stomping the ground. Smith couldn’t stop smiling (even considering his illness) hearing the entire venue sing every single word of the song, a pattern that would continue throughout the night.
After the first song, we got a very nice interaction with him and a fan. They brought a beautiful pencil drawing of Myles, framed in black to give to him. He got down the stage and grabbed it, thanking them and shouting to the crowd: “How incredible is this?!”
The set was followed by Behind and Whisper, with him switching between the mic and an acoustic guitar in between.
Throughout the night, the show felt like a party between friends, with Smith sharing stories and intimate conversations that he had with his mother right before leaving on tour. “My mom said: – I remember when you were just this tiny little bundle just pissing and soiling yourself everywhere, and now you’re a 26 year old man about to go on a world tour. I couldn’t be more proud of you son.” Again, it seems like all the little things about growing up and how crazy his life is now, are absolutely not lost on him.
On paper, the 14 song set wasn’t a long one, but it didn’t really feel that way. You could definitely tell he left it all out there on the stage. Especially during his last song: Stargazing. The song that changed his career and life forever. Myles jumped off the stage and fully into the middle of the crowd, where he danced and sang with the Montreal crowd.
The ending felt like a high school house party in the best way. Myles Smith fully pulled out the veil between artist and fan, as he became just one more person on the dance floor. A man, away from home, dancing with a bunch of his friends. The only difference between him and the other 2,300 souls at the venue: He just just happened to write the song everyone was vibing to.
Check out our favourites photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
MYLES SMITH
TORS
All Photo Credit: Andres Amaya
Concerts Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Halestorm in Buenos Aires: A Mountain of Hard Rock
Halestorm, the hard rock band hailing from Pennsylvania returned to Argentina after a decade to launch their latest studio album, titled Everest. The event took place this past March 29 at the Teatro Gran Rivadavia in Buenos Aires.
The night began calmly; the audience trickled in slowly, likely due to the numbered seating, which encouraged many to enter at the last minute. However, as always, the most die-hard fans were inside the theater early. From that same section, and in the absence of a support band, a group of fans spontaneously began singing several of the band’s choruses in unison, delivering impressive vocal performances.
At 9:00 PM, with surgical precision, the first to appear on stage was Arejay Hale (drums), followed by Josh Smith (bass) and Joe Hottinger (guitar). Finally, the frontwoman, singer, guitarist, and keyboardist, Lzzy Hale, made her entrance.
They chose to open with their 2009 debut single, “I Get Off.” They followed up with two more classics, “Love Bites (So Do I)” and “I Miss The Misery.” After these three tracks, it was clear that both the band and the audience were ready to give it their all.
Halestorm continued the set with “Watch Out!” from their latest album, followed by “Black Vultures” from the Vicious LP. Once finished, Lzzy addressed the crowd to recall the band’s participation in the 2025 Black Sabbath tribute in Birmingham. She asked the audience to raise their hands with the classic “metal horns” in memory of Ozzy Osbourne, leading into a cover of “Perry Mason.”
After a massive round of applause, the Americans continued presenting tracks from their new album with “Shiver.” Then—with a dedication from Lzzy to the women in the house—they played “Like a Woman Can,” closing the trio of new songs with “I Gave You Everything.”
At the midpoint of the concert, Lzzy took the mic to sing a fragment of “Familiar Taste of Poison,” showcasing her incredible range and clean high notes, before seamlessly transitioning into “Rain Your Blood On Me.” This highlighted her grittier, “broken” vocal style, proving her immense versatility as a singer.
After a brief break for the rest of the band, Arejay Hale took the spotlight for a drum solo that included his signature giant sticks. The band then returned for “Back From The Dead” and “Wicked Ways.”
The set continued with “K-I-L-L-I-N-G” and “Uncomfortable.” True to the song’s title, the beginning of the latter was the only moment where Lzzy seemed slightly “uncomfortable,” possibly due to a sound issue or a brief memory lapse with the lyrics—nothing serious, and it was resolved within seconds. They closed the main set with the title track of their new album, “Everest.”
After a few minutes of the crowd chanting for more, the band returned with “Freak Like Me,” a true anthem that had the “Freaks” (as the fans are called) jumping in unison. To wind down the night, they opted for “Fallen Star” and the ballad “Here’s To Us,” during which Lzzy Hale donned the Argentine national jersey with Lionel Messi’s number 10.
Thus, Halestorm concluded their third visit to Argentina, delivering a solid, polished, and high-energy show with top-tier sound. They gave their all to both long-time fans and the many new ones in attendance. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait another 10 years to see them again.
Words by Martin Cervetto
Photos by Tute Delacroix (@tutedelacroix)
Concerts Reviews
LIVE REVIEW: Evan Honer Turns the Commodore Into a Living Room Singalong
On March 30, 2026, Commodore Ballroom felt less like a historic venue and more like someone’s packed house party with Evan Honer at the centre of it all.
The night opened with Sam Burchfield, whose warm, rootsy set eased the crowd in. His style leaned into folk and Southern textures, setting a tone that fit neatly with what was coming next.
Honer’s rise still feels a bit unreal when you line it up. A few years ago, he was balancing college life and Division I swimming. Then his cover of “Jersey Giant” by Tyler Childers exploded online, pulling in hundreds of millions of streams and flipping his life overnight. Fast forward to now, and he’s running his own label, recording out of a garage studio, and touring internationally with a catalogue that keeps growing.
That momentum showed up immediately on stage. Honer kicked off his set with a burst of energy (and yes, a backflip!) setting the tone for a night that bounced between chaos and quiet reflection. Backed by a 5-piece band, he moved easily between acoustic moments and full-band arrangements, switching guitars and moods easily.
A big part of the set leaned on his latest album, Everything I Wanted, which marks a shift in his sound. The Americana roots are still there, but there’s a stronger pull toward indie pop and mainstream country. Tracks like the title song turned into full-on crowd moments, with the audience shouting back every word.
What stood out most was how little it mattered whether a song was new or old. Fans knew everything. Tracks from West On I-10 landed just as loudly as newer material, and songs like “Foolin’ Ourselves” and “Too Far Gone” felt like staples rather than throwbacks.
Mid-set, Honer slowed things down and stripped it back. Alone on stage, he played “Brother” and “Mr. Meyers,” both heavy, personal songs. You could feel the room quiet. It’s a risky move in a high-energy set, but it paid off.
He didn’t let things stay heavy for long with “Jersey Giant.” It’s still the song that introduced him to a massive audience, and live, it feels like it belongs to both him and the crowd now.
The encore leaned unexpected, with a cover of “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fall Out Boy that somehow worked perfectly. Honer closed with “IDK Shit About Cars,” sending the room out on a high.
Beyond the music, the night carried a bit more weight. Honer has partnered with PLUS1, with $1 from every ticket supporting the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance. It’s a small detail, but it adds context to an artist who clearly thinks beyond the stage.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
Upcoming Tour Dates:
March 31 – Seattle, Wash. @ Showbox
April 1 – Portland, Ore. @ Crystal Ballroom
April 3 – San Francisco, Calif. @ The Fillmore
April 4 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ El Rey Theatre
April 5 – San Diego, Calif. @ The Observatory North Park
April 7 – Flagstaff, Ariz. @ Orpheum Theater
April 10 – Tucson, Ariz. @ La Rosa
April 11 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ The Van Buren
April 15 – Tulsa, Okla. @ Cain’s Ballroom
April 16 – Dallas, Texas @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
April 18 – Georgetown, Texas @ Two Step Inn
More information on Evan Honer’s website.
EVAN HONER
SAM BURCHFIELD
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer