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Alexander Stewart at the Fortune Sound Club in Vancouver
On November 17th, Alexander Stewart kicked off The Homecoming Tour in Vancouver at Fortune Sound Club.
Alex Sampson opened the show full of energy right off the bat. He had a truly magnetic and captivating presence that had the audience engaged throughout his entire performance. His set list included original songs like “Pretty Baby” and “If You Were My Girl” that people may recognize from his journey on America’s Got Talent. He also covered the radio hit “Taste” by Sabrina Carpenter, which had the whole crowd singing along. He ended his performance with his 2023 single “Blind” that got everyone energized for the headliner.
The star of the show, Alexander Stewart, came out looking happier than a kid in a candy shop. He was grinning from ear to ear and had a few very endearing giggle breaks during the first few songs. While he is known for his heartbreak anthems, you can tell he was unbelievably happy to be onstage performing in his home country.
At 25 years old, he already has a soulfulness and emotion in his voice that is beyond his years, which was shown in his performance of hits like “Leave Me In The Dark” and “Blame’s On Me,” which the whole crowd sang along to. His mesmerizing performance of “24 Hours” ended with an amazing guitar solo from his friend and bandmate, Flynn Tanner, that took us right into a stripped-down version of his Two Friends collaboration dance hit, “Wrong Way.”
The rest of his set also included “Aftermath” from his first EP, his first live performance of “All These Years,” an acoustic cover of Bruno Mars’s “When I Was Your Man” and even an unreleased song that people definitely need to look out for in the near future. The crowd’s highlight was his performance of “i wish you cheated” which took him off the stage and into the pit where he sang with the whole audience.
Alexander Stewart will be touring Canada until December 1 in Montreal. See all the dates on his Instagram.
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ALEXANDER STEWART
ALEX SAMPSON
All Photo Credit: Claudia Rebizant
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Joyce Manor Bring I Used To Go To This Bar Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On May 11th, American punk rock band Joyce Manor brought their I Used To Go To This Bar Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver for a high-energy, jam-packed set.
The punk rock band from Torrance, California, was formed in 2008. Known for their fast, emotionally charged songs and energetic live shows, they became a major influence in modern emo and pop-punk with albums like Never Hungover Again and 40 oz. to Fresno.
Taking the stage at 9:45 pm, Joyce Manor ran through an impressive 24-song set, jumping into hit after hit, with little downtime. The band kept the energy in the room throughout the night, with lots of moshing and crowdsurfing, especially in their hits “Catalina Fight Song”, “Heart Tattoo,” and “Constant Headache.”
Between the mayhem, the band’s songs evoke a deep sense of nostalgia, capturing the feeling of past heartbreak and growing up. Barry Johnson’s emotionally charged vocals, paired with the band’s raw, unfiltered guitar sound, have a way of making you get into your feelings.
The 24-song set allowed Joyce Manor to premiere a lot of their new material from I Used To Go To This Bar, while ripping through some of their biggest hits on cult favourites, Never Hungover Again and Joyce Manor, leaving something for everyone to enjoy.
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JOYCE MANOR
All Photo Credit: Hunter Soo
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Good Kid Bring ‘Can We Hang Out?’ Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
On May 10th, Canadian indie rock band Good Kid brought their Can We Hang Out? Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. The Toronto-born group, known for their high-energy performances and catchy melodies, kept the Vancouver crowd going all night long with their quirky personalities and interactions with the crowd.
The band is touring in support of their first full-length studio album, Can We Hang Out Sometime? — A bright, energetic indie rock record about the importance of staying connected when life feels chaotic.
Good Kid took to the stage around 9:00 pm, previewing the fresh sounds of Can We Hang Out Sometime? Opening with the catchy “Wall”. Instantly, the band had the crowd at their fingertips, singing along to every single lyric and getting the whole venue jumping up and down.
The Toronto group have built one of the strongest artist–fan relationships in modern indie rock by making their audience feel like an active part of the band’s world rather than just consumers of their music. There is an official Good Kid discord server, and they regularly engage with their fans on social media. They’ve also tapped into the gaming/streaming space, letting people use their music without aggressive copyright enforcement and have made a name for themselves in the Fortnite community.
Through the night, the band ran through their hits like “From the Start”, Mimi’s Delivery Service”, “Cicada”, “Summer” and “Bubbly.”
The show was full of antics with a wall of death, playing basketball with a giant beach ball and hula hoops, and even lead singer Nick Frosst at one point joining the moshpit. With a show of hands, it was about half of the venue’s first concert experience, and Good Kid definitely made it one to remember.
One thing is for sure — anytime Good Kid rolls into town, Vancouver is always down to hang out sometime.
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GOOD KID
All Photo Credit: Good Kid