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Pixel Grip at the Pearl in Vancouver
Continuing their “Percepticide Tour” and supporting their latest album of the same name, Pixel Grip brought their unique blend of dark electronic pop synth to Vancouver’s Pearl theater this past Wednesday night. We’ve dabbled in the band these last few years – friends have recommended them, and if you flip through their latest work on your favourite music streaming service and you’ll find something that suits you. Oversexed lyrics? Sometimes. Driving bass and haunting, surreal lyrics? Here and there. But the very first point we need to make is this: Pixel Grip’s albums – while great – need to be experienced live. It’s not the same, and it’s not something I can explain.
In person, Pixel Grip hits much, much harder. It was an entirely different experience for me, I’m sure in part due to the awesome crowd and the smaller, more intimate nature of the Pearl. Nothing would make me happier than Pixel Grip moving up to something like the Vogue or the Commodore – think of the lights they could use! The pretty, photographer friendly lights! – but you want to be as up close and personal to the band as possible.
Lead singer Rita Lukea kept everyone’s eyes on her whenever she was on stage, and while the openers might have benefited from more space, she seemed more than happy to clear out the centre and slip between an endless number of poses. Pixel Grip has dialed in their brand on this tour; it’s something you have to experience to believe.
We hope you got out to the show this week with us all. If not, Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
PIXEL GRIP
All Photo Credit: Jason Martin
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Goose Brings their ‘Summer Tour’ to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Goose brought their 2026 Summer Tour to Vancouver on Tuesday night, turning the Commodore Ballroom into a sweaty, late-night dance party that stretched well past 11 p.m.
The Connecticut-based quartet — Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz and drummer Cotter Ellis — has built a reputation for letting songs breathe onstage, and Vancouver got the full treatment. The band played two sets and an encore, giving the crowd plenty of room to settle into the grooves and watch the songs take unexpected turns.
The first set opened with “Yeti” before moving through “All I Need,” “Turbulence & The Night Rays” and “Time to Flee.” “Everything Must Go” kept things moving before “Hungersite” closed the set with one of the night’s bigger stretches of improvisation.
After a break, Goose returned and launched into “Electric Avenue,” a crowd-pleasing choice that had the Commodore singing along.
There was little interest in rushing through the evening. Goose gave each section space, moving from tight grooves to loose instrumental passages without making the show feel like a collection of extended solos.
For a band coming off a European run and heading into some of its biggest U.S. shows, Vancouver felt like another strong stop on the way. The Commodore may be a much smaller room than Madison Square Garden or SPAC, but Goose seemed perfectly happy to stretch out inside it.
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GOOSE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Chance The Rapper Brings ‘Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour’ to Montreal at MTelus
After 10 years since its release, Chance the Rapper is back on tour to celebrate his album Coloring Book! With Montreal being the 4th stop on the tour, many fans packed into Montreal’s MTELUS on August 15th, 2026, with no idea of what to expect.
First, the audience was thrilled by an energetic and upbeat performance by opener La Reezy. His quick lyrics and heavy instrumentals had no trouble in setting the tone for the night, specifically during “Gold Chains,” and with stellar crowd engagement during “We Live.”
Then, Chance the Rapper took the stage! With Coloring Book being such a staple in 2016, especially in the rap community, it is a daunting task to bring that nostalgic energy back on stage. But, with a 24-song setlist, Chance does just that. Unsurprisingly, half the setlist features songs from Coloring Book, with the set opening with “All We Got,” and closing with “Same Drugs,” featuring a confetti-filled performance of “No Problem” in the middle. However, Chance doesn’t shy away from performing a few hits from his other albums as well, such as “Link Me In The Future” from STAR LINE, and some older work in Acid Rap.
Overall, there is something powerful about hearing these songs a decade later. The themes stay the same, yet as both the artist and audience grow, there’s new meanings and emotions to be found in the lyrics. The anniversary show felt like a reunion for those who grew up with Coloring Book, and that’s what ultimately makes this tour a success.
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CHANCE THE RAPPER
LA REEZY
All Photo Credit: Ashley Bellam