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David Kushner at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles
Chicago native David Kushner took the stage at the Hollywood Palladium on Friday, November 22nd, for his second night of The Dichotomy Tour in Los Angeles, California.
Henrik started the night off by opening for Kushner and brought South Jersey music to Southern California. Henrik is no stranger to viral success on social media. Among his feel-good music, he performed his hit “Half of Forever”, which became a trending song online. He even brought out a surprise guest, Noah Kahan. Well, not really, but he did a surprise cover of “Stick Season”, and the crowd went wild.
Kushner graced the stage, starting the night off with “Darkerside”, a track from his most recent album, The Dichotomy.
He put out his first song, “Miserable Man”, in 2022, and it was his first song to go viral on social media. Continuing to put out successful and meaningful music, he released “Daylight” in 2023, changing the trajectory of his career and his first song to have over one billion streams on Spotify. The song tells the story of one’s struggle between good and evil and is based on biblical references he learned as a child.
After performing a few songs from his current project, he takes us back with a song from his 2022 album, Footprints I Found, “Mr. Forgettable”. He tells the audience it is about his Grandfather, who passed away from Alzheimer’s.
Continuing to take the audience on a story with his music, he talks about his next song, “Burn”, which is about an abusive relationship. His vulnerable lyrics and unique tone stand out to his fans, and his voice soared through the venue.
Each song he sang told a story, but one common thread was his faith. He shared with his fans that his faith is rooted in his music and how important it is to him, which shined through his performances.
He ended the night with “You and Me”. But what about the songs I mentioned earlier? The show wasn’t over as he walked back on stage for an encore of “Miserable Man” and “Daylight”. The crowd went wild, screaming, “Oh, I love it and I hate it at the same time.”
Another great night for music in Los Angeles.
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DAVID KUSHNER
HENRIK
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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