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Nothing But Thieves at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver – Gallery
On October 24, Nothing But Thieves brought their Welcome To The DCC World Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC.
Brothers Layne and Myles Ulrich along with Kai Smith, aka Taipei Houston, opened the show. The indie-rock band, created in 2021, shared tracks from their 2022 debut album Once Bit Never Bored, as well as new release “Braindeaf.”
Shortly after 9pm, Nothing But Thieves appeared on stage surrounded by an atmospheric lighting that matched the moody intensity of their music, immediately immersing fans in the world of Dead Club City. Conor Mason’s vocal range was remarkable, from powerful rock belts to haunting falsettos. The band’s tight chemistry was evident, with Joe Langridge-Brown and Dom Craik’s guitar work interweaving, adding a raw edge to their live sound.
The setlist was well-curated, featuring a mix of tracks from their latest album Dead Club City alongside older hits. The crowd was a mix of long-time fans and newcomers, creating a palpable sense of community in the venue. You should have seen the length of the merch line! Standout moments included “Welcome to the DDC,” a high-energy performance that perfectly captured the vibe of the new album, and the final song “Overcome,” which had the entire audience singing along.
Nothing But Thieves have mastered the art of balancing introspective lyrics with explosive live energy, making the Welcome to the DDC World Tour a must-see experience for alternative rock enthusiasts.
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES
TAIPEI HOUSTON
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Joost Klein Brings World Tour With Chaos and Heart in Vancouver
Fresh off two sets at Coachella 2026 — a historic milestone as the first Dutch-language artist to ever grace that stage — Joost Klein brought his world tour to Vancouver’s Harbour Event & Convention Centre on Monday night. If the Southern California desert crowds were a warm-up, Vancouver got the real thing.
From the opening notes of Ome Robert to a euphoric, arms-in-the-air Europapa, Klein delivered nearly 30 songs worth of controlled chaos. The Frisian artist operates in a genuinely singular space, somewhere between Dutch hardcore, punk fury, and emotionally devastating party music. And the packed room at Harbour centre felt every single frequency. Sweat was basically precipitation by the midpoint of the set.
The mosh pits were, predictably, unhinged. Klein summons that energy. Circle pits tore open during Gabberland and BOOM BOOM!!!!!, and the crowd obliged every invitation. Yet between the mayhem, there were quieter moments. A gorgeous Zonder Jou hushed the room before Klein rebuilt the roof again.
Highlights were abundant: a wild TRAFIK! (his take on Käärijä’s banger), and an abridged Friesenjung that turned into a full remix by the encore.
This is a guy who started as a teenage Dutch YouTuber, got disqualified from Eurovision 2024 for comments that some judged controversial, and somehow ended up headlining a world tour on five continents. Nobody saw it coming, Klein included. The rest of the world better be ready for this tour.
Joost Klein will be on tour in North America, Europe and Australia until December 2026. Head to his website for all the information.
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JOOST
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Wheatus Play their Debut Album in Full at The Pearl in Vancouver
On April 13, Wheatus rolled into Vancouver and made a strong case that they’ve outgrown rooms like The Pearl. The show was sold out, shoulder-to-shoulder, and honestly felt like it could’ve filled the Commodore Ballroom across the street without breaking a sweat.
Opening support from Chief State and Brain Bent set the tone early, but once Brendan B. Brown and company hit the stage, the night turned into a loose, fan-driven ride. True to form, the band leaned into spontaneity, pulling from a deep catalogue with help from the crowd, before the show even started. “Leroy,” “Truffles,” and “Wannabe Gangstar” landed fast, while “Hump’Em N’ Dump’Em” slipped in a cheeky nod to Madonna.
Covers were a big part of the night. Their take on Erasure’s “A Little Respect” turned into a full-room singalong, complete with a “My Girl” tag, and “Basket Case” by Green Day brought a jolt of energy mid-set. A Canadian highlight came with “My Music at Work,” a respectful nod to The Tragically Hip that hit especially well with the local crowd, followed later by a heartfelt “Time Stand Still” from Rush.
The deeper cuts, “Lemonade,” “Fourteen,” and “I’d Never Write a Song About You, ”showed the band’s range, balancing humour with real vulnerability. Then came “Teenage Dirtbag.” No surprise, it turned into mass karaoke, with every fan in the room locked in from the first line.
Instead of ending big, they closed small. Brown returned alone for an off-mic acoustic “Desperate Songs,” quiet enough that you could hear the room breathe. It was a simple finish that summed up the night: warm and completely in sync with the crowd.
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WHEATUS
CHIEF STATE
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