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Bad Suns at the Belasco in Los Angeles
Los Angeles’ own BAD SUNS took their Accelerator Tour and finished up with a sold out performance at The Belasco Theater in Downtown Los Angeles this past Friday 10/17. Bad Suns have come along way into their own, creating and crafting their formative years from the Cobalt Cafe to the Roxy and beyond throughout the world to showcase their brand of infectious pop infused rock.
Opening up the show was Jersey boy done good JOE P. Joe’s fantastic singer songwriter harkens back to early Springsteen, showcase Americana rock with indie feel good sounds to create and craft a sound all his own. Joe P has been making a name for himself throughout the Eastern United States, and this was a great way to introduce his brand of rock to a growing fanbase here in LA. Check out Joe P on his debut EP “Emily Can’t Sing”, on all inter webs everywhere.
BAD SUNS took the stage to an already hyped up crowd that kicked into overdrive the moment the sounds of “Slow Karma” of the album of the same tour name, Accelerator. The band as a three piece is incredibly polished, with Christo Bowman showing his vocal chops, while Gavin Bennett held a solid low end and Miles Morris absolutely shines behind the drum kit, finding wonderful ways to bring the drums to the forefront without overtaking the shine off the rest of the band. The band launches into “We Move Like The Ocean,” off of “Language & Perspective,” and “Life Was Easier When I Only Cared About Me.”
The band has an incredible work ethic, and even since their inception as Bad Suns in 2012, have not slowed up one bit. Make sure to check them out on your favorite streaming site, and check them out live when the band returns to Europe in 2026.
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BAD SUNS
JOE P
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Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul Back to Vancouver
After nearly a decade away, Alabama Shakes returned to Vancouver on June 26 for a night that was both a reunion and a revival. Performing at the new Freedom Mobile Arch, the Alabama band wasted little time reminding the crowd why their blend of blues, rock, soul, and gospel made such an impact in the first place.
The band opened shortly after 8p.m. with immediate force, locking into the familiar rhythms that have defined their sound since their 2012 debut, Boys & Girls. As the daylight decreased, “Another Life” brought a warm shift to the rainy evening, with the crowd swaying together before “Hang Loose” kept the mood loose and upbeat.
At the centre of it all was Brittany Howard, whose voice remains as commanding as ever. Her ability to move from a delicate falsetto on “Future People” to a full-throated roar gave the songs a fresh edge without losing what made them special. “I Found You” brought out the band’s gospel and blues roots, while “Hold On” turned the venue into one massive singalong.
The set’s emotional high point came with “Gimme All Your Love,” as Howard and the band leaned into every groove. “Don’t Wanna Fight” followed with equal parts tension and release before the band left the stage.
Alabama Shakes‘ return showed that, after all these years, this band can still make a crowd rise.
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ALABAMA SHAKES
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Of Monsters and Men Bring ‘The Mouse Parade’ Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
Of Monsters and Men returned to Vancouver on June 25 with a packed show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, bringing their mix of indie folk, rock and cinematic pop to a crowd that was more than ready to welcome them back. After years away from the live stage, the Icelandic band showed no signs of rust, delivering a performance that moved easily between quiet, atmospheric moments and full-room singalongs.
The evening opened with American indie folk singer-songwriter, August Ponthier, who shared songs from their debut album Everywhere Isn’t Texas, as well as new unreleased material.
At 9p.m., the lights dropped and Of Monsters And Men emerged from the shadows, surrounded by haze and an eerie wash of light that matched the darker mood of their newer material.
The set leaned heavily on songs from their latest album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, giving fans a chance to hear how the band’s sound has developed since their breakthrough. Tracks like “The Actor” and “Ordinary Creature” brought a more layered, reflective side of the group, yet they fit comfortably alongside older favourites.
Of course, the biggest reactions came when the band reached back into their catalogue. Both “King and Lionheart” and “Dirty Paws” had the audience singing along. Then came “Little Talks,” still one of the band’s biggest hits and an undeniable highlight of the night. The familiar opening instantly brought the room together, with the crowd handling a lot of the vocals.
At the centre of it all were Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson, whose voices remain the band’s greatest strength. Their harmonies, paired with the group’s dynamic musicianship, made the long-awaited return feel completely worth the wait.
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OF MONSTERS AND MEN
AUGUST PONTHIER
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer