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Spacey Jane at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Spacey Jane’s If That Makes Sense Tour made their Vancouver stop at the Commodore Ballroom this past Friday, and I feel honoured to have witnessed it.
The Belair Lip Bombs, a fellow Aussie band, got the night started right on time and definitely gained some Canadian fans with their alternative, punk, indie rock-inspired sound. Keep an eye out for their upcoming album, Again, available on October 31st. This band is one to watch!
Hailing from Western Australia, Spacey Jane started their set with a crowd favourite – “Through My Teeth,” followed by “Estimated Delivery” and “Skin.” The perfect mesh of Caleb’s incredible vocals and stage presence, Ashton’s guitar-wielding energy, Peppa’s talent on bass and permanent smile, along with Kieran’s ability to not miss a beat on the drums, is a reason this band might be one of my all-time favourites.
Their performance incorporated songs from previous albums like “Sawteeth” and “Thrills,” along with a few of my personal favourites from their new album, “Whateverrrr,” “How To Kill Houseplants” and “Ily The Most.”
With only 9 more cities left on their North American Tour, I highly suggest grabbing a ticket if you can. You will not regret it.
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SPACEY JANE
All Photo Credit: Claudia Rebizant
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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