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Peach Pit & Briston Maroney at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby
You couldn’t have asked for a better night. The sky was blue, the grass was dry, and the vibes were dialed in as Briston Maroney and Peach Pit co-headlined the Long Hair, Long Life Tour at Deer Lake Park. If the show had any flaws, no one noticed. Everyone was too busy dancing, yelling lyrics, and taking mental screenshots of a night that just felt good.
BNNY set the tone with a short set, mixing softness with sharpness. It felt like the calm before the storm, and sure enough, Briston Maroney came charging onstage like someone had dropped a Mentos into his Coke. “Real Good Swimmer” cracked the night open with a rockier edge than fans might expect from his records. The crowd responded with instantly, dancing, clapping, and feeding off Maroney’s everything-all-at-once stage presence.
From there, he bounced between rock ragers and slow-burn heart-tuggers. A mid-set breather brought out Pacoustic version of “Land of Light” and “Caroline”. It was an unexpected but welcome mood shift that hit especially hard as golden hour started to lit up the park. Later, he closed his set with “Freakin’ Out on the Interstate,” which turned into a massive, arms-in-the-air chorus.
Peach Pit followed and never let the energy dip. The Vancouver hometown heroes got a hero’s welcome, especially when they kicked off with a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” before sliding into the groove of “Magpie.” Neil Smith was his usual goofy, charming self, trading jokes with the audience, dancing like no one was watching, and somehow managing to make chaos feel effortless.
Their setlist hit all the fan-favourite checkpoints: “Give Up Baby Go,” “Alrighty Aphrodite,” “Shampoo Bottles.” And the crowd was all in, singing every word, jumping along, and forming little dance pits across the lawn. The newer tracks from Magpie landed strong too.
The encore was more than just an extra song. Smith came out solo to share how the band started and played the original version of “Peach Pit.” Then came “Tommy’s Party,” with both Smith and Wilton’s dads joining in. A great ending to the set.
Briston Maroney and Peach Pit are very different performers, but that’s what made the show work. One brings the whirlwind, the other brings the sway. Together, they turned a warm, beautiful night at Deer Lake Park into something unforgettable.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Sat Jun 07 – Troutdale OR – McMenamins Edgefield
Tue Jun 10 – San Francisco CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Wed Jun 11 – Los Angeles CA – Greek Theatre
Fri Jun 13 – San Diego CA – Park at the Park – Petco Park
Sat Jun 14 – Phoenix AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Mon Jun 16 – Austin TX – Moody Amphitheater
Tue Jun 17 – Dallas TX – South Side Ballroom
Wed Jun 18 – Houston TX – 713 Music Hall
Fri Jun 20 – Atlanta GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Sat Jun 21 – Charlotte NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sun Jun 22 – Washington D.C. – The Anthem
Tue Jun 24 – Boston MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Wed Jun 25 – Shelburne VT – The Green at Shelburne Museum
Thu Jun 26 – Toronto ON – Budweiser Stage
More info about the tour here!
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BRISTON MARONEY
PEACH PIT
All Photo Credit: Bailey Morgan
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Joyce Manor Bring I Used To Go To This Bar Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On May 11th, American punk rock band Joyce Manor brought their I Used To Go To This Bar Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver for a high-energy, jam-packed set.
The punk rock band from Torrance, California, was formed in 2008. Known for their fast, emotionally charged songs and energetic live shows, they became a major influence in modern emo and pop-punk with albums like Never Hungover Again and 40 oz. to Fresno.
Taking the stage at 9:45 pm, Joyce Manor ran through an impressive 24-song set, jumping into hit after hit, with little downtime. The band kept the energy in the room throughout the night, with lots of moshing and crowdsurfing, especially in their hits “Catalina Fight Song”, “Heart Tattoo,” and “Constant Headache.”
Between the mayhem, the band’s songs evoke a deep sense of nostalgia, capturing the feeling of past heartbreak and growing up. Barry Johnson’s emotionally charged vocals, paired with the band’s raw, unfiltered guitar sound, have a way of making you get into your feelings.
The 24-song set allowed Joyce Manor to premiere a lot of their new material from I Used To Go To This Bar, while ripping through some of their biggest hits on cult favourites, Never Hungover Again and Joyce Manor, leaving something for everyone to enjoy.
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JOYCE MANOR
All Photo Credit: Hunter Soo
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Good Kid Bring ‘Can We Hang Out?’ Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
On May 10th, Canadian indie rock band Good Kid brought their Can We Hang Out? Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. The Toronto-born group, known for their high-energy performances and catchy melodies, kept the Vancouver crowd going all night long with their quirky personalities and interactions with the crowd.
The band is touring in support of their first full-length studio album, Can We Hang Out Sometime? — A bright, energetic indie rock record about the importance of staying connected when life feels chaotic.
Good Kid took to the stage around 9:00 pm, previewing the fresh sounds of Can We Hang Out Sometime? Opening with the catchy “Wall”. Instantly, the band had the crowd at their fingertips, singing along to every single lyric and getting the whole venue jumping up and down.
The Toronto group have built one of the strongest artist–fan relationships in modern indie rock by making their audience feel like an active part of the band’s world rather than just consumers of their music. There is an official Good Kid discord server, and they regularly engage with their fans on social media. They’ve also tapped into the gaming/streaming space, letting people use their music without aggressive copyright enforcement and have made a name for themselves in the Fortnite community.
Through the night, the band ran through their hits like “From the Start”, Mimi’s Delivery Service”, “Cicada”, “Summer” and “Bubbly.”
The show was full of antics with a wall of death, playing basketball with a giant beach ball and hula hoops, and even lead singer Nick Frosst at one point joining the moshpit. With a show of hands, it was about half of the venue’s first concert experience, and Good Kid definitely made it one to remember.
One thing is for sure — anytime Good Kid rolls into town, Vancouver is always down to hang out sometime.
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GOOD KID
All Photo Credit: Good Kid