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Jessie Murph at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver

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10 months ago

September 24, 2025

On September 22, Jessie Murph brought her Worldwide Hysteria Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, and the night was anything but quiet. Rising from behind a giant round podium dressed in a yellow two-piece with a flowing cape, Murph set the tone instantly. With male dancers flanking her and a tight live band backing her, she launched into a fierce opening trio of “Gucci Mane,” “1965,” and “Touch Me Like a Gangster,” all from her breakout 2025 album Sex Hysteria.

The crowd did more than just sing along, they screamed every lyric back at her. The devotion on display seemed to fuel Murph, who flashed wide grins between verses and leaned into her mix of swagger and vulnerability. Her stage presence carries the same contradictions as her music: sweet on the surface, raw and unfiltered at the core.

The night also held a special surprise: it happened to be Murph’s 21st birthday. Midway through the set, her crew rolled out a cake and led the audience in a massive singalong of “Happy Birthday,” a moment that had Murph laughing and tearing up before jumping back into the performance. It was a reminder that while her songs often explore heavy emotions, she’s still at the start of a career with milestones ahead.

At only 21, Murph has already carved out a space where hip hop cadence, country twang, and bluesy grit collide. Sex Hysteria dives into messy, intoxicating love, and hearing those words echoed by hundreds of fans was striking.

Murph’s rise has been fast, from TikTok covers in 2021 to charting singles like “Always Been You,” “Pray,” and most recently “Blue Strips.” With sold-out shows and record-setting crowds already under her belt, it’s hard not to imagine her leaping from theatres to arenas on her next run. In Vancouver, she proved she’s ready for it.

Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!

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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer

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Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul Back to Vancouver

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15 hours ago

July 27, 2026

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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.

Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!

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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

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2 days ago

July 26, 2026

Caroline C.

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.

Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!