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flipturn at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On August 11, 2025, flipturn brought their Burnout Days tour to a sold-out Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, with Sun Room as the night’s opener.
Sun Room’s sunny rock sound and straight-forward stage presence loosened up the crowd, drawing cheers from fans pressed against the barricade.
By the time flipturn took the stage, the atmosphere had shifted from laid-back to electric. They opened with “Burn” and “Weepy Woman,” followed by “Juno” bathed in flashing blue and white strobes. Unlike most shows where the biggest cheers are saved for the hits, the Vancouver crowd sang every lyric, word for word, to nearly every song. It spoke volumes about flipturn’s reach.
The Florida indie rockers wove through tracks from Burnout Days and their 2022 debut Shadowglow (including the crowd-favourite “August,” which had the entire venue roaring). Dillon Basse’s warm, distinct vocals anchored each song, while Tristan Duncan’s guitar riffs bounced between jangly indie pop and moodier, jazz-tinged tones. “Moon Rocks” brought a softer moment to the middle of the set, with the lighting shifting to warm purples and golds, casting a dreamy haze over the floor.
One of the night’s biggest reactions came during “Swim Between Trees,” a heartfelt track about reconnecting with old friends. It hit differently live, and left more than a few people misty-eyed. By the encore (“Churches,” “Chicago” and “Nickel”), flipturn were grinning as wide as the crowd, tossing drumsticks and guitar picks into eager hands.
Two hours flew by in a blur of sweat, smiles, and shared lyrics.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
August 14 – Channel 24 – Sacramento, CA
August 15 – Fremont Theater – San Luis Obispo, CA
August 16 – Fox Theater Pomona – Pomona, CA
August 17 – Rialto Theatre – Tuscon, AZ
August 19 – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK
August 20 – JJ’s Live – Fayetteville, AR
August 22 – Iroquois Amphitheater – Louisville, KY
August 23 – The Sylvee – Madison, WI
August 24 – Rose Park – Columbia, MO
November 3 – Gretchen – Berlin, Germany
November 4 – LUXOR – Cologne, Germany
November 5 – La Maroquinerie – Paris, France
November 7 – Manchester Academy 2 (Manchester Academy) – Manchester, UK
November 10 – The Belfast Empire Music Hall – Belfast, UK
November 11 – Button Factory – Dublin, Ireland
November 13 – The Fleece – Bristol, England
November 14 – O2 Forum Kentish Town – London, England
More info on their website.
FLIPTURN
SUN ROOM
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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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