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Artemas at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On October 29, Cypriot English singer-songwriter Artemas ended the North American leg of you’re really early… the tour at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver based artist Asal opened and got the crowd jumping and singing by the end of her set. She will be on tour in North America early 2025 so keep an eye out!
Artemas is a British singer-songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist who has quickly ascended from online sensation to an emerging force in the indie-pop and R&B scenes. Following the release of his debut album, pretty, Artemas has captivated a growing cult following, and his track “i like the way you kiss me” became a breakout hit in just four weeks, skyrocketing him into the global spotlight. Known for his DIY approach, he gained a passionate fanbase by self-releasing new music nearly every month and using TikTok to tease upcoming singles. Artemas’s sold-out pretty tour earlier this year was so in demand that he announced a second leg, you’re so early, proving his rapid ascent is no accident. His bold, self-assured live performances showcase an artist whose reach has only just begun to match his talent.
Appearing on stage at 9pm under flashing lights, he jumped right to business with “Death of Me,” “Special to me,” “Caroline,” and “You’ve been a bad girl,” running from one side of the stage to the other, getting close to the the audience at barricade. Throughout the night, the fans sang all the lyrics back at him, not missing a beat, especially for the last song of the night “I like the way you kiss me.”
Artemas will be on tour in the UK and Australia until early December. More info here.
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ARTEMAS
ASAL
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Joost Klein Brings World Tour With Chaos and Heart in Vancouver
Fresh off two sets at Coachella 2026 — a historic milestone as the first Dutch-language artist to ever grace that stage — Joost Klein brought his world tour to Vancouver’s Harbour Event & Convention Centre on Monday night. If the Southern California desert crowds were a warm-up, Vancouver got the real thing.
From the opening notes of Ome Robert to a euphoric, arms-in-the-air Europapa, Klein delivered nearly 30 songs worth of controlled chaos. The Frisian artist operates in a genuinely singular space, somewhere between Dutch hardcore, punk fury, and emotionally devastating party music. And the packed room at Harbour centre felt every single frequency. Sweat was basically precipitation by the midpoint of the set.
The mosh pits were, predictably, unhinged. Klein summons that energy. Circle pits tore open during Gabberland and BOOM BOOM!!!!!, and the crowd obliged every invitation. Yet between the mayhem, there were quieter moments. A gorgeous Zonder Jou hushed the room before Klein rebuilt the roof again.
Highlights were abundant: a wild TRAFIK! (his take on Käärijä’s banger), and an abridged Friesenjung that turned into a full remix by the encore.
This is a guy who started as a teenage Dutch YouTuber, got disqualified from Eurovision 2024 for comments that some judged controversial, and somehow ended up headlining a world tour on five continents. Nobody saw it coming, Klein included. The rest of the world better be ready for this tour.
Joost Klein will be on tour in North America, Europe and Australia until December 2026. Head to his website for all the information.
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Wheatus Play their Debut Album in Full at The Pearl in Vancouver
On April 13, Wheatus rolled into Vancouver and made a strong case that they’ve outgrown rooms like The Pearl. The show was sold out, shoulder-to-shoulder, and honestly felt like it could’ve filled the Commodore Ballroom across the street without breaking a sweat.
Opening support from Chief State and Brain Bent set the tone early, but once Brendan B. Brown and company hit the stage, the night turned into a loose, fan-driven ride. True to form, the band leaned into spontaneity, pulling from a deep catalogue with help from the crowd, before the show even started. “Leroy,” “Truffles,” and “Wannabe Gangstar” landed fast, while “Hump’Em N’ Dump’Em” slipped in a cheeky nod to Madonna.
Covers were a big part of the night. Their take on Erasure’s “A Little Respect” turned into a full-room singalong, complete with a “My Girl” tag, and “Basket Case” by Green Day brought a jolt of energy mid-set. A Canadian highlight came with “My Music at Work,” a respectful nod to The Tragically Hip that hit especially well with the local crowd, followed later by a heartfelt “Time Stand Still” from Rush.
The deeper cuts, “Lemonade,” “Fourteen,” and “I’d Never Write a Song About You, ”showed the band’s range, balancing humour with real vulnerability. Then came “Teenage Dirtbag.” No surprise, it turned into mass karaoke, with every fan in the room locked in from the first line.
Instead of ending big, they closed small. Brown returned alone for an off-mic acoustic “Desperate Songs,” quiet enough that you could hear the room breathe. It was a simple finish that summed up the night: warm and completely in sync with the crowd.
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WHEATUS
CHIEF STATE
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