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New Found Glory at the Wiltern in Los Angeles – Gallery
The year is 2004. Myspace is going absolutely strong, but a newcomer to the game in Facebook has just launched. The Mars Rover has landed and is sending back images of a distant world. Janet Jackson is a key topic as nipplegate sweeps the country. And in May, New Found Glory drops their latest album, Catalyst. Released on Drive Thru / Geffen Records, bands have been a bit nostalgic for playing well received and loved releases, and the NFG crew is no different. Just days away from their Sticks & Stones set at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, the band stopped in for the night at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, playing Catalyst from opening to close.
The band kicked their set off with the “Intro,” because that’s what you do. You get the energy and the mosh pit moving, with singer Jordan Pundik screaming “Don’t believe a word, a word they say”, a song undeniably about the feeling of the scene at that moment in time. The band had a small change of line-up, as Dan O’Conner of Four Year Strong was shredding both guitar and backing vocals for this tour. The band went into crowd favorite “All Downhill From Here,” followed up by “This Disaster” and “Truth Of My Youth.”
The band, which formed in Coral Springs, FL back in 1997 is an absolutely solid musical unit all these years later. Closing in on almost 28 years as a band, the band doesn’t appear to be slowing down, nor showing a lack of enthusiasm. The band is essentially a godfather of the pop punk scene, by bringing in a bit of hardcore and punk into their music, keeping it light, fun, and listener friendly, while never sacrificing their melodic styled pop punk rock.
Kicking off the evening was a band from Chicago, IL called Sincere Engineer. The band showcased an uptempo low fi indie sound with raspy vocals, and helped jumpstart the evening for everyone in attendance. Sometimes you need a little mellow before you get punched in the gut. But maybe that’s just me.
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NEW FOUND GLORY
SINCERE ENGINEER
All Photo Credit: John McCrary
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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.
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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