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Portugal. The Man Bring Alaska to The Wiltern on Their Denali Tour
Alaskan natives, Portugal. The Man hit the road for their twenty-show Denali 2025 tour across North America. This past Sunday, November 16th, the alt/rock group set up camp at the historic Wiltern in Los Angeles. The Wiltern was completely sold out, filled with eager fans excited to see their favorite band perform.
Ya Tseen, an indie/alternative artist from Alaska known for blending psych-pop with political themes, performed with Portugal. The Man for the evening. Ya Tseen, also known as Nicholas Galanin, is a musician of Tlingit/Unangax̂ heritage who seems to remain constantly active.
The creative visual artist Ya Tseen draws inspiration from time spent outdoors and with family, while also blurring the lines between music and art. He states that his new album, Stand On My Shoulder, “builds on connection and revolutionary love as the foundation for collective liberation that ran throughout [his previous album] Indian Yard.”
Portugal. The Man took the stage shortly after Ya Tseen’s set. As the lights began to dim, the crowd roared. A colorful visual of Alaskan nature spread across the stage as each instrument was covered in LED screens, seamlessly creating the illusion of being out in Alaska’s vast nature. The band’s tenth studio album, Shish, is an ode to Alaska, as evidenced by its artwork and song titles, such as “Denali,” “Angoon,” and “Kokhanockers.”
With heavy reference to the icy cold, John Gourley, the singer, stated that “Mush is about survival and ambition in rural life.” At the same time, the track “Tanana” acknowledges the reality of generational sadness and the never-ending search for meaning.
While Portugal. The Man has expressed their fondness for Alaska; it was only after releasing tracks like “Tanana” and “Mush” from their album that it became clear that Shish was essentially a tribute to their home state. Originally from Wasilla, the band has showcased its love for Alaska throughout its 20-year career and ten studio albums. This album is also the band’s first album under their own label imprint, KNIK. The label operates under the distribution company Thirty Tigers.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Nov 19 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom
Nov 21 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Nov 22 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed / Beyond Hunger Benefit
Nov 23 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s
Nov 25 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
Nov 26 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
Nov 27 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Nov 29 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
Nov 30 – Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes
Dec 2 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Dec 3 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
Dec 4 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
Dec 5 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Dec 7 – Pelham, TN – The Caverns
Dec 8 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
Dec 9 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
Dec 11 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
Dec 12 – Austin, TX – ACL Live – Moody Theater
European/ UK Tour Dates
Feb 23, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – National Stadium
Feb 24, 2026 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Galvanizers
Feb 25, 2026 – Manchester, UK – New Century
Feb 26, 2026 – London, UK – The Roundhouse
Feb 28, 2026 – Paris, France – Elysee Montmartre
Mar 1, 2026 – Luxembourg – den L’Atelier
Mar 2, 2026 – Antwerpen, Belgium – De Roma
Mar 3, 2026 – Tilburg, Netherlands – 013 Poppodium
Mar 5, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena
Mar 6, 2026 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
Mar 8, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio
Mar 9, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
Mar 10, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland – Klub Stodola
Mar 11, 2026 – Prague, Czech Republic – ARCHA+
Mar 13, 2026 – Milan, Italy – Fabrique
Mar 14, 2026 – Lausanne, Switzerland – Les Docks
Mar 15, 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland – KOMPLEX 457
Mar 17, 2026 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
More information on the band’s website.
PORTUGAL. THE MAN
YA TSEEN
All Photo Credit: Taylor Blazer
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Bôa Brings ‘Whiplash’ Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
British alternative rock band Bôa closed out the North American leg of their Whiplash tour with a memorable sold-out performance at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on June 27. Making their long-awaited Vancouver debut, the trio was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd that had clearly been waiting years for this moment.
Opening the evening was Vancouver-based Taiwanese-Canadian singer-songwriter Jia. Blending dream pop, indie rock, earthy Americana, and cinematic influences, her set created the perfect atmosphere before the night’s headliner. Songs from her album Technicolour showcased her haunting vocals and thoughtful songwriting, earning warm applause from an audience that quickly settled into the evening.
When Bôa took the stage, the room erupted. Frontwoman Jasmine Rodgers immediately drew the audience in with her effortlessly expressive vocals, balancing softness and strength throughout the band’s set. Her voice remains the defining element of Bôa‘s sound, carrying emotional weight that translated beautifully in a live setting.
The band moved through fan favourites including “Twilight,” “Fool,” “Drinking,” and newer material from Whiplash, proving that their recent resurgence is built on far more than nostalgia. During “Drinking,” phone lights illuminated the Commodore, creating one of the night’s most memorable moments as fans swayed together.
One of the night’s biggest surprises came when legendary classic rock singer Paul Rodgers, best known as the frontman of Free and Bad Company, made a brief appearance on stage. Joining his daughter Jasmine Rodgers for a touching father-daughter moment, the special guest appearance was met with loud cheers from the Commodore Ballroom crowd.
Despite it being the final stop of a lengthy North American tour, the band played with remarkable energy. Smiles were constant across the stage, and it was clear they were enjoying every minute of their Vancouver debut.
The encore delivered exactly what fans had hoped for. As the opening notes of “Duvet” rang out, the entire venue seemed to sing in unison. The song’s renewed popularity may have introduced a new generation to Bôa, but hearing hundreds of voices fill the Commodore proved its emotional impact has never faded.
For a first visit to Vancouver, Bôa left a lasting impression. Their final North American show was equal parts intimate and powerful, ending the tour on a high note while leaving fans hoping they won’t wait as long before returning.
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bôa
JIA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Holly Humberstone Brings ‘Cruel World’ Tour to Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On June 25th, English indie-pop singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone brought her Cruel World North American Tour to a sold-out Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.
After Humberstone enthralled the Commodore with her emotional and delicate vocals and created a warm atmosphere, keeping it personal, sharing stories with the audience.
The Grantham native is touring in support of her newest album, Cruel World, of which we got a sneak peek of during her performance at All Things Go early June. While her music remains deeply introspective, the new material carries a greater sense of confidence, shifting between quiet vulnerability and soaring choruses that the audience, getting to hear it live for the first time, can’t help but sing along.
Mixing songs into the set from Cruel World, Humberstone performed the instantly catchy “White Noise,” the gothic-inspired “Die Happy,” and fan favourite “To Love Somebody,” among many other tunes.
Throughout the night, she also sprinkled in career-defining tracks like “Falling Asleep At The Wheel,” “Scarlett,” “Deep End,” and “The Walls Are Way Too Thin”.
Holly Humberstone balanced a raw, commanding vocal delivery with the tight musicianship of her band, expanding familiar tracks into a fuller live sound that made the most of the Commodore Ballroom’s rich acoustics.
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HOLLY HUMBERSTONE IN VANCOUVER
All Photo Credit: Hunter Soo