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Silverstein Hits Winnipeg on the ’25 Years of Noise Tour’
Silverstein’s 25 Years of Noise Tour hit Winnipeg’s Burton Cummings Theatre on November 23, delivering a multi-generational lineup that felt like a reminder of how loud, messy, and emotionally loaded this scene still is. With Bloom, Free Throw, and Thursday setting up the night, the show moved with the urgency of a band refusing to slow down, even after a quarter-century.
Australia’s Bloom opened with the confidence of a band quickly climbing the hardcore ladder. Their set leaned into fan favourites like “Forget Me Not” and “Out of Reach,” instantly locking the crowd into high gear. If anyone walked into the venue tired, Bloom shook that out within the first five minutes.
Free Throw followed with their trademark blend of self-aware chaos and catharsis. By the time “Two Beers In” dropped, the entire room was singing like it had been waiting all week for that one moment. “Tongue Tied” carried the same emotional weight, a reminder that Free Throw’s appeal lies in turning vulnerability into something loud and communal
Thursday, one of the most influential post-hardcore bands of the early 2000s, stepped up next. “Understanding in a Car Crash” and “Standing on the Edge of Summer” sounded as sharp as they did two decades ago, proof that Geoff Rickly’s voice still knows exactly where to land. When the band finished, a good chunk of the crowd immediately demanded “once more,” which tells you everything about the grip Thursday still has.
Then came the main event. Before Silverstein even touched their instruments, the theatre went dark as a montage rolled through the band’s 25-year history, grainy tour footage, cramped vans, early recordings, and flashes of the band aging alongside the scene they helped shape. It wasn’t subtle, but it didn’t need to be. It worked.
Silverstein opened hard, with “Negative Space”. “You Gotta Stay Positive” turned into a breakout moment despite its brevity. The band played like they had something to prove. Not in desperation, but with the energy of a group that still enjoys being loud together.
The encore sealed it: “My Heroine,” “Smashed Into Pieces,” and “Bleed No More.” The crowd belted every word, creating one of those closing moments that feels less like a sing-along and more like a collective release.
Twenty-five years in, Silverstein isn’t coasting on nostalgia. They’re staging a reminder to Winnipeg and everyone else that the noise still matters.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Nov. 26 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway
Nov. 28 – Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue
Nov. 29 – Portland, OR @ Roseland
Nov. 30 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
Dec. 02 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Dec. 03 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Dec. 05 – Riverside, CA @ RMA
Dec. 06 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
Dec. 07 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
Dec. 10 – Austin, TX @ RADIO/EAST
Dec. 12 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
Dec. 13 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
Dec. 14 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
Dec. 16 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
Dec. 17 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
Dec. 19 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Dec. 20 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
More information on the band’s website.
SILVERSTEIN
THURSDAY
FREE THROW
BLOOM
All Photo Credit: Nischal Karki
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Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul Back to Vancouver
After nearly a decade away, Alabama Shakes returned to Vancouver on June 26 for a night that was both a reunion and a revival. Performing at the new Freedom Mobile Arch, the Alabama band wasted little time reminding the crowd why their blend of blues, rock, soul, and gospel made such an impact in the first place.
The band opened shortly after 8p.m. with immediate force, locking into the familiar rhythms that have defined their sound since their 2012 debut, Boys & Girls. As the daylight decreased, “Another Life” brought a warm shift to the rainy evening, with the crowd swaying together before “Hang Loose” kept the mood loose and upbeat.
At the centre of it all was Brittany Howard, whose voice remains as commanding as ever. Her ability to move from a delicate falsetto on “Future People” to a full-throated roar gave the songs a fresh edge without losing what made them special. “I Found You” brought out the band’s gospel and blues roots, while “Hold On” turned the venue into one massive singalong.
The set’s emotional high point came with “Gimme All Your Love,” as Howard and the band leaned into every groove. “Don’t Wanna Fight” followed with equal parts tension and release before the band left the stage.
Alabama Shakes‘ return showed that, after all these years, this band can still make a crowd rise.
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ALABAMA SHAKES
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Of Monsters and Men Bring ‘The Mouse Parade’ Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
Of Monsters and Men returned to Vancouver on June 25 with a packed show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, bringing their mix of indie folk, rock and cinematic pop to a crowd that was more than ready to welcome them back. After years away from the live stage, the Icelandic band showed no signs of rust, delivering a performance that moved easily between quiet, atmospheric moments and full-room singalongs.
The evening opened with American indie folk singer-songwriter, August Ponthier, who shared songs from their debut album Everywhere Isn’t Texas, as well as new unreleased material.
At 9p.m., the lights dropped and Of Monsters And Men emerged from the shadows, surrounded by haze and an eerie wash of light that matched the darker mood of their newer material.
The set leaned heavily on songs from their latest album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, giving fans a chance to hear how the band’s sound has developed since their breakthrough. Tracks like “The Actor” and “Ordinary Creature” brought a more layered, reflective side of the group, yet they fit comfortably alongside older favourites.
Of course, the biggest reactions came when the band reached back into their catalogue. Both “King and Lionheart” and “Dirty Paws” had the audience singing along. Then came “Little Talks,” still one of the band’s biggest hits and an undeniable highlight of the night. The familiar opening instantly brought the room together, with the crowd handling a lot of the vocals.
At the centre of it all were Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson, whose voices remain the band’s greatest strength. Their harmonies, paired with the group’s dynamic musicianship, made the long-awaited return feel completely worth the wait.
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OF MONSTERS AND MEN
AUGUST PONTHIER
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer