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Amyl & The Sniffers at the PNE Forum in Vancouver
Amyl & The Sniffers stormed into the PNE Forum on March 26, 2025, bringing an electrifying dose of Aussie punk mayhem. With Sheer Mag kicking things off, it was clear from the start that this was going to be a night of pure, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll chaos.
American rock band Sheer Mag set the tone with a mix of riff-heavy rock and soulful vocals. Their set was tight, raw, and packed with enough energy to warm up the crowd for what was coming next. The Palestinian flag on a mic stand was a nice touch. By the time Amyl & The Sniffers took the stage, the venue was primed and ready to explode.
After arriving on stage, drink in hand, Amy Taylor took the mic and got things straigth from the start: “If anyone falls down, help them up. Don’t touch anyone that doesn’t want to be touched. And get rowdy!” The band then launched into “Doing It In Me Head,” instantly igniting a frenzy in the pit. Taylor, a firecracker of a frontwoman, wasted no time asserting her presence—stalking the stage, flexing, and whipping the crowd into a punk-fueled riot. Clad in tiny shorts, a leather jacket and absolute confidence, she owned every inch of the stage, her high-pitched Aussie drawl cutting through the distortion.
The setlist was a high-speed blur of bangers, with tracks from their latest album, Cartoon Darkness, hitting just as hard as fan favourites like “Security” and “Some Mutts (Can’t Be Muzzled).” “Me and the Girls” felt like an anthem for every woman in the crowd ready to take up space and make some noise.
By the time they closed with “Balaclava Lover Boogie,” the crowd was drenched in sweat, grinning ear to ear, and fully spent. No encores, no filler—just pure punk energy, bottled up and detonated in 80 minutes. If you missed it, you missed one of the best live bands on the planet at their absolute peak.
Amyl & The Sniffers will continue their Cartoon Darkness World Tour in North America until May 23 before jumping over to Europe. More info on their website.
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AMYL & THE SNIFFERS
SHEER MAG
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Epik High Turns Vancouver’s Orpheum Into a Hip-Hop Party
Epik High brought its 3.0 Tour 2026 to Vancouver’s Orpheum on October 20, delivering a night of sharp lyricism, ridiculous humour and plenty of crowd interaction. With BOBO.XX opening the show, the Korean hip-hop trio proved that more than two decades into their career, they still know how to make a concert feel like a party among friends.
BOBO.XX, a musician and photographer who works on Epik High’s video and content, warmed up the audience with a taste of his own sound before handing the stage over to the headliners. Anticipation grew during the break, and the theatre erupted when Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz appeared for “High Technology,” followed by “One.”
The group’s chemistry was clear to everyone. Their introductions quickly turned into a comedy routine, complete with DJ Tukutz’s sound effects and playful jabs at one another. Tablo might be the trio’s longtime leader, but Tukutz had recently claimed the title through a band competition, giving the three plenty of material to work with.
That humour carried through the night. Fan-submitted Post-it challenges put the members on the spot, leading to dance covers, awkwardly adorable aegyo and plenty of laughter. The challenges often involved bending the rules, with multiple notes taped together and presented as a single request. The trio’s willingness to make fools of themselves made the audience feel like part of the show rather than spectators.
The music never took a back seat. Tracks such as “ANTIHERO,” “Rosario” and “BURJ KHALIFA” kept the room moving, with the group’s tight delivery matched by DJ Tukutz’s work behind the turntables. The mood shifted for more emotional performances, including “1 Minute, 1 Second” and Mithra Jin’s solo “Will I Be Okay?,” showing a more vulnerable side to the performers.
The most meaningful moment came when Tablo spoke about the group’s long journey. His message was simple: if Epik High could keep pushing forward after 22 years, fans could overcome their own obstacles, too. It gave “Born Hater” an extra punch.
The trio closed with an encore of “EPIKISM” and “Don’t Hate Me,” sending the crowd home smiling. Epik High’s strength lies in the balance between serious musicianship and complete silliness. They can deliver an emotional message one minute and turn a fan-requested dance challenge into a comedy show the next. At the Orpheum, that combination made for a concert that felt personal, unpredictable and a whole lot of fun.
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EPIK HIGH
BOBO.XX
All Photo Credit: Chaehyun Lim
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Buffalo Traffic Jam at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
There is something magical about voices matching the season. The excitement of walking up to the Danforth Music Hall on the perfect autumn night, only to be engulfed in raw, emotive rasp.
Lydia Maes really pulled me in. There’s such an emotional quality to her voice. The way she incorporates the saxophone and the way she hypnotizes the crowd. She played a beautiful set and then later came out with her fiddle, to join Buffalo Traffic Jam.
Colin Lynch completely caught me off guard, with a voice that sounds like he sells out stadiums. He’s young, but that soulful, raspy, depth speaks to every age.
Then came the one and only Buffalo Traffic Jam. Gritty, earthy harmonies took over the Danforth and the crowd was electrified. There’s something about their sound that feels both stripped down and warm at the same time, and the moment they started, we were all at their mercy.
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BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM
COLIN LYNCH
LYDIA MAES
All Photo Credit: Bailey Morgan