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Rise Against Deliver a No-Frills, High-Impact Set in Vancouver
Rise Against rolled into the PNE Forum on March 28 with a clear plan: keep things loud, and keep fans on their toes. After more than two decades as a band, the Chicago punk veterans are switching things up on this tour, leaning into smaller rooms and digging deeper into their catalogue instead of relying on a greatest hits autopilot.
The night opened with Speed of Light, 3 siblings who wasted no time setting a fast pace. The set was short and punchy, and got the crowd moving early. Destroy Boys followed with more intensity. Their mix of sharp riffs and blunt, politically charged commentary hit hard. Frontwoman Alexia Roditis led the charge with a mix of chaos and purpose, turning songs like “Shadow (I’m Breaking Down)” into full-on statements.
Rise Against took the stage through smoke and noise, kicking things off with “Re-Education (Through Labor)” From there, it barely let up. “Under The Knife” and “Give It All” had the floor shaking, with the crowd yelling every word back at Tim McIlrath’s face directly from the pit like it was muscle memory. The set balanced fan favourites with newer material from Ricochet, their 2025 release that leans a bit bigger in sound but keeps the same message intact: connection matters, especially right now.
There were a few surprises tucked in, including deeper cuts that don’t always make the setlist. Not every moment was perfectly polished, but that looseness worked in their favour. It felt real. The emotional swing hit during “Hero of War” and “Swing Life Away,” giving the room a breather before ramping back up. By the time “Savior” closed things out, the entire venue was locked in.
Last night, Rise Against built a space where anger, hope, and community all made sense together, and made it loud enough that no one could ignore it.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
03/30 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
03/31 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
04/03 – Reno, NV @ Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
04/04 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live
05/10 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville
05/14 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
More information on the band’s website.
RISE AGAINST
DESTROY BOYS
SPEED OF LIGHT
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
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Snail Mail Took Over Le Trabendo in Paris for ‘Ricochet’ Tour
Snail Mail, Lindsay Jordan’s indie rock solo project, took over Le Trabendo in Paris, France on June 23.
As fans slowly made their way to the venue, they were welcomed by the bedroom pop sounds of singer-songwriter Unflirt. The emerging London-based artist, whose real name is Christine Senorin, performed both new and old songs. From her first single “Crush” to a few songs from her album Fleeting, fans were lucky enough to also hear her new unreleased song, “New York.”
At 9pm, it was then time for Snail Mail to hit the stage. Four years since their last headline show in France, fans were so excited to see them again that many braved the heat wave—fittingly also the title of one of the songs performed that evening. By the first song, the venue was crowded and buzzing, and Snail Mail delivered a high-energy show despite the melting heat.
Ricochet, the band’s third album, was released in March of this year, and fans got to hear it in its entirety throughout a carefully crafted setlist. Starting with “Tractor Beam,” Snail Mail performed a mix of songs from their entire discography, from the critically acclaimed single “Valentine” to “Thinning,” the opening track of her debut EP. The night ended with “Pristine,” jokingly called “Paris-tine” for the night.
The Ricochet Tour, started in April in America, is now coming to an end with its last shows in the United Kingdom. Snail Mail will then embark on a co-headline tour with Soccer Mommy across the United States next fall.
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SNAIL MAIL
UNFLIRT
All Photo Credit: Manon Pothin