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Rex Orange County at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
On November 25, rising UK indie-pop star Rex Orange County brought his Finally: A Theatre Tour for the first of two sold-out nights at the Queen Elizabeth theatre in Vancouver, BC.
Rex Orange County, aka Alexander O’Connor, delivered an unforgettable performance, bringing his latest album, The Alexander Technique, to life with a mix of theatrical storytelling, heartfelt melodies, and fan-favourite hits.
The show kicked off with “Alexander,” a reflective opener that saw Rex on stage alongside an actor playing a doctor. With the curtains drawn, the intimate staging set the tone for the evening, pulling the audience into the personal narrative of his newest album. Moments later, Rex amped up the energy, stepping off the stage to interact with fans while performing “Therapy.” Watching the crowd light up as he strolled through the aisles was a highlight, even for those in the upper seats.
The concert was a journey through seasons, with stunning visuals transitioning from a serene Japanese garden in spring to a warm, autumnal glow. Rex’s band—Jim Reed, Hugo Piper, Michael Underwood, and Joe Arksey—was phenomenal, especially during “Guitar Song,” where the saxophone added an extra layer of magic.
A standout moment came when Rex asked everyone to put away their phones and simply be present.
Rex closed the night with “Pluto Projector,” pouring his heart into the song. It was a beautifully raw, emotional end to an evening that felt as personal as it was powerful.
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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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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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CHIEF STATE
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