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Dayseeker’s Pale Moonlight Tour Lit Up Vancouver
On May 25, Commodore Ballroom turned into a wall of distortion and singalongs as Dayseeker brought their sold-out Pale Moonlight Tour to Vancouver, in support of their album Creature In The Black Night released in November 2025. By the end of the night, the floor was shaking from circling mosh pits one moment and swaying phone lights the next.
The night opened with sace6 and Wind Walkers who we sadly missed.
By the time the third opener, Northlane, arrived, the room had already fully tipped into metalcore mayhem. Despite some technical issues, their industrial electronics and crushing riffs pushed the energy high with crowd surfers not stopping for the whole set. Marcus Bridge sounded massive live, and new single “Evian” was a hit with the audience.
Then came Dayseeker. Opening with “Pale Moonlight,” the band stepped into glowing purple and pink lighting while the crowd screamed every word back at Rory Rodriguez. His voice remains the centerpiece of the band’s live show: smooth, haunting, yet somehow still powerful enough to cut through the wall of guitars. Songs like “Burial Plot” and “Crying While You’re Dancing” turned the Commodore into one giant choir, with fans singing so loudly Rodriguez often stepped back from the mic entirely.
The production elevated everything without becoming distracting. Gothic visuals flashed behind the band while fog rolled across the stage and lighting shifted between neon colors and darker shadows. The funeral-inspired set pieces surrounding the stage fit perfectly with the mood of Creature in the Black Night, giving the performance a dramatic atmosphere without feeling overdone.
The pacing of the set was on point. Dayseeker moved naturally between massive breakdowns and quieter emotional moments, including a stripped-back cover of My Chemical Romance’s “The Ghost of You.” Later, Marcus Bridge of Northlane returned to the stage to join Rodriguez for “Bloodlust,” creating one of the loudest reactions of the night.
Closing with “Sleeptalk” before returning for “Neon Grave,” Dayseeker left the Commodore with exhausted fans still screaming the final lyrics back at the stage. For a band that started in small clubs playing to tiny crowds, this felt like another step toward something much bigger.
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Upcoming Dayseeker Tour Dates:
May 26 – Spokane, WA
May 28 – Wheatland, CA
May 29 – Pomona, CA
May 30 – San Diego
More information on the band’s website.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Turnover Brings ‘Down On Earth Tour’ to Ventura Music Hall
On July 2nd, American rock band Turnover brought the North American leg of the Down On Earth Tour to a sold out Ventura Music Hall in sunny California. The concert featured opening acts by Minneapolis indie rock band She’s Green and Dallas-based grunge/rock band Narrow Head.
As She’s Green took the stage, the crowd sang along and swayed to the music. The soft, indie music helped ease fans into what was going to be an incredible night in Ventura. When Narrow Head took the stage, the atmosphere drastically changed. The heavy rock music shook the venue. Heads began to thrash and bang as Narrow Head rocked out. A moshpit even formed in the middle of the crowd! The energy that Turnover needed was definitely there that night. After both sets from the co-openers, the crowd was warmed up and ready for Turnover.
These two openers joined Turnover for the first part of their 2026 Down On Earth Tour, which includes twenty-nine shows across North America. The tour began in Allentown, PA, and will end in Olympia, WA. The North American and Canadian segment starts again on November 3rd in Cincinnati, OH, and concludes on December 10th in Asheville, NC.
Founded by brothers Austin (lead vocals) and Casey Getz (drums), along with their childhood friend Danny Dempsey (bass), Turnover later added Nick Rayfield (lead guitar, piano) in 2022 after touring with the band since 2017.
Initially, the band was considered emo from 2011-2014, following their 2013 debut album, Magnolia, influenced by Blink-182 and Title Fight; the band shifted towards a more atmospheric indie rock style after releasing Peripheral Vision in 2015. They drew inspiration from Beach House, Interpol, The Smiths, among others, with each album showcasing new musical influences.
For their latest album, Down on Earth, Turnover experimented by stepping away from their longtime producer and relying on improvisation. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Peripheral Vision, they revisited their earlier sound and lyricism that distinguished their early work.
The band aimed for a ‘less escape, more presence’ vibe on this record, moving away from psychedelic dream-pop towards themes inspired by natural environments, intimacy, and physical distance between people.
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Bôa Brings ‘Whiplash’ Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
British alternative rock band Bôa closed out the North American leg of their Whiplash tour with a memorable sold-out performance at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on June 27. Making their long-awaited Vancouver debut, the trio was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd that had clearly been waiting years for this moment.
Opening the evening was Vancouver-based Taiwanese-Canadian singer-songwriter Jia. Blending dream pop, indie rock, earthy Americana, and cinematic influences, her set created the perfect atmosphere before the night’s headliner. Songs from her album Technicolour showcased her haunting vocals and thoughtful songwriting, earning warm applause from an audience that quickly settled into the evening.
When Bôa took the stage, the room erupted. Frontwoman Jasmine Rodgers immediately drew the audience in with her effortlessly expressive vocals, balancing softness and strength throughout the band’s set. Her voice remains the defining element of Bôa‘s sound, carrying emotional weight that translated beautifully in a live setting.
The band moved through fan favourites including “Twilight,” “Fool,” “Drinking,” and newer material from Whiplash, proving that their recent resurgence is built on far more than nostalgia. During “Drinking,” phone lights illuminated the Commodore, creating one of the night’s most memorable moments as fans swayed together.
One of the night’s biggest surprises came when legendary classic rock singer Paul Rodgers, best known as the frontman of Free and Bad Company, made a brief appearance on stage. Joining his daughter Jasmine Rodgers for a touching father-daughter moment, the special guest appearance was met with loud cheers from the Commodore Ballroom crowd.
Despite it being the final stop of a lengthy North American tour, the band played with remarkable energy. Smiles were constant across the stage, and it was clear they were enjoying every minute of their Vancouver debut.
The encore delivered exactly what fans had hoped for. As the opening notes of “Duvet” rang out, the entire venue seemed to sing in unison. The song’s renewed popularity may have introduced a new generation to Bôa, but hearing hundreds of voices fill the Commodore proved its emotional impact has never faded.
For a first visit to Vancouver, Bôa left a lasting impression. Their final North American show was equal parts intimate and powerful, ending the tour on a high note while leaving fans hoping they won’t wait as long before returning.
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JIA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer