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Meute at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Fresh off their Coachella Week 1 set, MEUTE brought the EMPOR Tour party north to Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on Wednesday night, and tore the roof off!
If you’re not familiar, MEUTE is an 11-piece techno marching band from Germany. Yes, that’s a real thing. Brass, drums, and no laptops in sight. They take club bangers—think Disclosure, Deadmau5, Laurent Garnier—and rework them with live instruments. It’s strange on paper, but in person, it’s electric.
The band came out in their signature red jackets and sneakers, instantly flipping the buttoned-up image of a marching band on its head. From the first thump of the bass drum, the crowd was locked in, heads bobbing, arms waving, people fully surrendering to the groove.
There’s no frontman; MEUTE functions like a hive mind. Horns blast melodies, drums keep a relentless 4/4 beat, and the whole group moves constantly, like a techno flash mob. For “Acamar,” they stepped off stage and right into the crowd, turning the Commodore into a rave parade.
The crowd was as mixed as the music: ravers, jazz fans, curious onlookers—all of them dancing like they’d trained for this moment. No phones out, just sweaty joy. And while some knew the source material, it didn’t matter. The energy was infectious. Every drop landed and every build-up hit.
They closed with “Mental Help,” and the room lost it. Coachella might’ve been the bigger stage, but Wednesday night in Vancouver was the real show.
Catch them in Portland (April 17), Oakland (April 19) and Coachella Week 2 (April 20) before they head back to Europe! More info on their website.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Avenoir Brings ‘Mirage Tour’ to the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver
Rising Canadian R&B artist Avenoir brought his Mirage Tour – Act One to Vancouver on March 12, playing an intimate show at the Hollywood Theatre. The evening opened with a set from Alberta-born singer-songwriter Jonah David, who warmed up the crowd with his 2-piece band before the headliner took the stage.
Born in South Africa and raised in Edmonton, Avenoir has built serious momentum over the past year. His debut EP NOIRE earned a 2025 Juno nomination, and his music has racked up hundreds of millions of streams. The Vancouver stop was part of a short run of theatre shows meant to give fans a closer look at the fast-rising artist before a bigger year ahead.
The performance leaned into atmosphere. Avenoir kept movement minimal, often standing alone at center stage as his songs unfolded over sleek production, including great saxophone moments. His acoustics songs helped strengthen his connection with the audience. The production blended futuristic R&B with booming 808s and dramatic arrangements that gave several tracks a cinematic punch. His voice has a smoky tone that cuts through the heavy beats.
The show felt like a young artist still settling into the stage. The music is already there, and the confidence will likely follow.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
AVENOIR
JONAH DAVID
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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JUNNY Brings ‘null’ Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Korean-Canadian R&B artist JUNNY brought warmth to a cold Vancouver night on March 4, turning the Vogue Theatre into a packed, swaying sea of JUNNIVERSE for his null Tour. Promoted by MRG Live, the show supported his second full-length album, null, and marked the second-to-last stop on his North American run before wrapping in Calgary.
DAUL opened the show with a tight, high-energy set that worked well with the crowd. Once the room was warmed up, JUNNY stepped out under the screams of the fans. Bathed in pulsing lights, he moved with easy confidence, pairing smooth vocals with subtle body rolls that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
He thanked fans several times for coming to his show, and leaned into his charm, shouting out the “sexy ladies and sexy fellas” in the crowd.
On a cold March night in Vancouver, JUNNY delivered heart and heat, exactly what his fans came for. Check out our favourite photos of the night below!
Find more information on upcoming JUNNY tour dates on his website.
JUNNY
DAUL
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer