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Peach PRC in New York City – Review & Gallery
It’s Pride month in New York City so it was only natural to spend two nights with Australia’s glittering (self-dubbed) Lesbian Popstar Peach PRC.
Every aspect of the stage was curated to Peach’s bubblegum pop Y2k aesthetic— from her full body pink glitter and extravagant makeup and stage outfits to the lighting and visuals. Shoutout to makeup artists Stirling Tull and Linnea Sumner who crafted these glittery looks. Their artwork makes for a striking appearance in the best way. The looks felt like a nod to Peach’s pink and sparkling essence and the aesthetics of drag performers and made both Peach and Chloe on guitar absolutely magnetic and eye-catching. In addition to the makeup looks, Peach continued to sparkle at the center of my attention from the artful lighting by Jackson Sto.
Fans of Peach PRC are incredibly involved and dedicated to the artist, both nights I attended there were fan projects that filled the floor during specific songs. Night one at Warsaw fans held up paper hearts that read “Peach PRC saved me” and on the second night at Irving Plaza they filled the audience with rainbow flags during “God is a Freak.” There was a clear bond between the artist and her fans that was palpable even from the side of the stage, Peach’s smiles to the audience told all. She received many pigeon and pink themed gifts throughout the show from fans. The crowd was so loud and excited and most came for both nights— some fans coming from as far as Canada for the sold out Irving Plaza show.
Peach performed solo with Chloe Dadd on guitar. Peach is a captivating performer and her vocals across these two performances were some of her best. Between the dynamic Chloe and sparkling Peach on stage you’d be hard pressed to choose who to look at. The on-stage chemistry between the pair creates a sense of comfort, allowing them to tap into the emotions of the audience during what Peach dubbed the “sad section of the concert where we’re all gonna cry.” The pair sat on stage and performed Peach’s newest single, “Touchy Subject” to an audience that all certainly had to dab at their eyes. Her songwriting style is raw and vulnerable and they are well-suited to being performed live to a receptive audience who come in ready to feel. During this part of the set the audience sang along, harmonizing at times, captivated by the storytelling.
I think what makes Peach PRC such a compelling artist both on and off the stage is her authenticity to herself. She makes music about the deepest of emotions and puts so much of herself into each song that they take the listener on an emotional journey. Her performance celebrates the highs and lows of life and she is unafraid to be authentic to herself on stage. Her songs about her lesbian identity reflect this and the live show created a space for her concert attendees to also feel celebrated in their sexualities or gender identities. Peach was given a lesbian flag during the Pride flag fan project and the singer danced and proudly held up the flag, waving it for all to see. She also incorporates a stripper pole into the set, an ode to her previous profession. The audience loved the moments where she stepped out in 7 inch clear platforms and did tricks on the pole. She celebrates the journey that brought her to the glittery pop performances she puts on today. It was such a moving show to be at during Pride Month.
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All Photo Credit: Anya Tucker
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Arlo Parks Brings Her ‘Desire Tour’ to the Pearl in Vancouver
Arlo Parks brought her Desire Tour to Vancouver’s The Pearl on September 22, turning the intimate venue into something much bigger than its walls suggested. In support of her third album, Ambiguous Desire, Parks delivered a set that traded some of her earlier introspection for movement, warmth and a genuine sense of connection.
She opened with “Heaven,” immediately filling the room with energy. Parks moved across the small stage with an ease that matched her soft vocals, while low lighting and haze created the kind of atmosphere that has become part of her live identity. By the time the chorus arrived, the crowd was fully in it.
That sense of connection became the defining feature of the night. Parks was joined by just two musicians, yet the stripped-down setup never felt too small. During “Get Go,” the audience took over the vocals.
The shift in energy reflects Ambiguous Desire, Parks’ third album and the follow-up to 2023’s My Soft Machine. Her Mercury Prize-winning debut, Collapsed in Sunbeams, captured isolation, young love and the uncertainty of growing up. The new record keeps that emotional honesty but gives those feelings somewhere to move.
“2SIDED” brought the set to a fitting close, capturing the album’s push and pull between giving love and wondering if it is being returned.
Arlo Parks had given Vancouver a dance party, but more than that, she created a room where people could simply feel close to one another.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Citizen and a Stacked Lineup Bring Chaos to the Hollywood Palladium
Many assume Thursday nights are quiet in Los Angeles, but Citizen’s show at The Hollywood Palladium on September 17th proved otherwise. The venue was filled with an exceptional crowd. Featuring a lineup of three fantastic opening bands, the evening was sure to entertain everyone. Joining Citizen on their North American leg of the Halcyon Blues tour are Cryogeyser, Hotline TNT, and Anxious.
Cryogeyser, an LA-based band, opened the night with tracks like “Sorry,” “Stargirl,” “Angry,” and “Leach” from their self-titled second album, “Cryogeyser.” Led by Shawn Marom on vocals and guitar, with Zach Capitti-Fenton on drums and Samson Klitsner on bass, the album explores themes of personal reflection, growth, difficult adjustments, relationship struggles, and supporting your past self, highlighting the tension between heat and ice. Monster Children praised Cryogeyser as “a band you should know.”
Soon after Cryogeyser’s set, Hotline TNT took over the stage, injecting new energy into the night. The crowd’s excitement grew, turning into a mosh pit. Security shifted from assisting sluggish fans to catching those crowdsurfing over the barricade. Frontman Will Anderson said their latest album, “Raspberry Moon,” reflects a more mature sound. Unlike their earlier work focusing on youthful heartbreak, this album explores themes of falling in love, family, friendships, and understanding others’ perspectives.
Before Citizen could take the stage, one last band needed to perform: Anxious. This American emo-hardcore-pop group from Fairfield County, Connecticut, electrified The Palladium! With Grady Allen on vocals, Sam Allen on bass, Tommy Harte on guitar, and Jonny Camner on drums, the crowd was either in the mosh pit or crowd surfing. I was amazed I managed to capture in-focus photos of the band, despite their energetic jumping and running across the stage. Their set included songs from their 2022 debut album, Little Green House, and their latest album, Bambi, released in 2025.
How could the night get any better? Three incredible bands had just entertained the crowd, yet the restless crowd seemed to want even more! I soon realized that at 9:45 pm, the evening was only just commencing. As I stood in front of the stage, the room was filled with fans chanting “Citizen!Citizen!Citizen!Citizen!Citizen!” As the lights began to dim, Citizen
had finally taken the stage.
The band performed most of their new songs, such as “Good Fortune,” “I Can See You From Here,” and “Is It My Brain,” from their sixth album, Halcyon Blues. Fans crowded together, whether they knew each other or not. No matter how close they got to the stage, it still wasn’t close enough. Again, fans climbed on top of one another, passing along the tops of others, yearning to be as close to the band as possible.
While creating Halcyon Blues, lead singer Mat Kerekes and band members Nick Hamm (lead guitar), Eric Hamm (bass), Mason Mercer (rhythm guitar), and Ben Russon (drums) aimed to make it markedly different from their previous work. The album features a mature theme. Unlike their earlier records, which often show a youthful ignorance of life’s struggles, Halcyon Blues shifts from youthful frustration to a more sophisticated, mature perspective on life’s compromises. One of the album’s biggest takeaways is that peace can exist amid life’s discomfort. Discover tranquility through introspection within a tumultuous world.
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All Photo Credit: Taylor Blazer