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Midnight Til Morning at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Midnight Til Morning packed the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver on Monday night, proving that reality TV beginnings don’t have to define a band’s future. The quartet, consisting of Conor Smith, Shane Appell, Zach Newbould, and Mason Watts, first met on Netflix’s Building the Band and, despite not winning, have turned their post-show momentum into a fast-growing movement. Their debut EP Afterglow dropped just a month ago, and judging by the crowd’s energy, Vancouver was ready.
Before MTM took the stage, Adrian Lyles warmed things up with a short, soulful set that showcased his smooth vocals and easy charm. He had the crowd swaying early, setting a good tone for the night.
When the lights finally dropped and “Don’t Stop Believin’” blasted through the speakers, the message was clear: MTM’s been grinding, and they’re not stopping now. Their set blended upbeat pop hooks, strong harmonies, and emotional moments. The guys rotated between instruments and swapped spots on stage like seasoned pros, keeping the energy high without leaning into the boy band playbook they’ve worked hard to avoid.
A four-song acoustic break showed off their musicianship, especially the acappella outro of “Edge of Amazing,” which got one of the loudest cheers of the night. Between songs, they chatted easily with fans, their chemistry as “brothers” coming through just as clearly off-mic as on.
Midnight Til Morning might not fit neatly into the boy band label, but whatever they are, they’re damn good at it.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
11/15 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
11/16 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
Australia
11/20 – Moore Park, AU – Liberty Hall
11/22 – Woolloongabba, AU – The Princess Theatre
11/23 – Melbourne, AU – 170 Russell
More information on the band’s website.
MIDNIGHT TIL MORNING
ADRIAN LYLES
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Holly Humberstone Brings ‘Cruel World’ Tour to Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On June 25th, English indie-pop singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone brought her Cruel World North American Tour to a sold-out Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.
After Humberstone enthralled the Commodore with her emotional and delicate vocals and created a warm atmosphere, keeping it personal, sharing stories with the audience.
The Grantham native is touring in support of her newest album, Cruel World, of which we got a sneak peek of during her performance at All Things Go early June. While her music remains deeply introspective, the new material carries a greater sense of confidence, shifting between quiet vulnerability and soaring choruses that the audience, getting to hear it live for the first time, can’t help but sing along.
Mixing songs into the set from Cruel World, Humberstone performed the instantly catchy “White Noise,” the gothic-inspired “Die Happy,” and fan favourite “To Love Somebody,” among many other tunes.
Throughout the night, she also sprinkled in career-defining tracks like “Falling Asleep At The Wheel,” “Scarlett,” “Deep End,” and “The Walls Are Way Too Thin”.
Holly Humberstone balanced a raw, commanding vocal delivery with the tight musicianship of her band, expanding familiar tracks into a fuller live sound that made the most of the Commodore Ballroom’s rich acoustics.
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HOLLY HUMBERSTONE IN VANCOUVER
All Photo Credit: Hunter Soo
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Snail Mail Took Over Le Trabendo in Paris for ‘Ricochet’ Tour
Snail Mail, Lindsay Jordan’s indie rock solo project, took over Le Trabendo in Paris, France on June 23.
As fans slowly made their way to the venue, they were welcomed by the bedroom pop sounds of singer-songwriter Unflirt. The emerging London-based artist, whose real name is Christine Senorin, performed both new and old songs. From her first single “Crush” to a few songs from her album Fleeting, fans were lucky enough to also hear her new unreleased song, “New York.”
At 9pm, it was then time for Snail Mail to hit the stage. Four years since their last headline show in France, fans were so excited to see them again that many braved the heat wave—fittingly also the title of one of the songs performed that evening. By the first song, the venue was crowded and buzzing, and Snail Mail delivered a high-energy show despite the melting heat.
Ricochet, the band’s third album, was released in March of this year, and fans got to hear it in its entirety throughout a carefully crafted setlist. Starting with “Tractor Beam,” Snail Mail performed a mix of songs from their entire discography, from the critically acclaimed single “Valentine” to “Thinning,” the opening track of her debut EP. The night ended with “Pristine,” jokingly called “Paris-tine” for the night.
The Ricochet Tour, started in April in America, is now coming to an end with its last shows in the United Kingdom. Snail Mail will then embark on a co-headline tour with Soccer Mommy across the United States next fall.
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SNAIL MAIL
UNFLIRT
All Photo Credit: Manon Pothin