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The Blue Stones at The Park Theatre in Winnipeg
The Blue Stones brought their North America Metro tour to Winnipeg on May 29, with support from The Darcys. The Ontario-based duo of Tarek Jafar and Justin Tessie left The Park Theatre with a distinct taste of indie-rock and a night to remember. With their first show being sold out, they had added a second Winnipeg show the day before.
Before the show started, the duo brought one VIP ticket holder cake as special gesture. That commitment and closeness sums up why The Blue Stones is going places.
First, The Darcys took the stage opening with “Dreaming.” The Toronto/ LA duo did a phenomenal performance. Vocalist Jason Couse kept the crowd locked in, entertaining the crowd and making them laugh. The fans responded by changing his name “Couse” to “Booooos” as a joke! Still, songs like “1986,” and “Talking” took the spotlight.
Then it was time for the main event, The Blue Stones. Before they hit the stage, they played “Metro 47” and as soon as it ended they played “Your Master.” The smooth transition was seamless, very similar to listening to the album. Some of the songs from Metro instantly hit it off to the crowd such as “Come Apart,” “Happy Cry.” Obviously, the set leaned hard on newer tracks, but for the encore they performed some of their OG songs like “Black Holes,” “Let it Ride,” and “Don’t Miss.”
Before the show, they brought one VIP ticket holder cake as special gesture. That commitment and closeness sums up why this duo is going places.
The Metro album now stands as one of their greatest releases. The sold-out show is proof of how hard they’ve worked to connect with fans. Catch them live if you want to experience a Canadian indie-rock duo.
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THE BLUE STONES
THE DARCYS
All Photo Credit: Nischal Karki
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Epik High Turns Vancouver’s Orpheum Into a Hip-Hop Party
Epik High brought its 3.0 Tour 2026 to Vancouver’s Orpheum on October 20, delivering a night of sharp lyricism, ridiculous humour and plenty of crowd interaction. With BOBO.XX opening the show, the Korean hip-hop trio proved that more than two decades into their career, they still know how to make a concert feel like a party among friends.
BOBO.XX, a musician and photographer who works on Epik High’s video and content, warmed up the audience with a taste of his own sound before handing the stage over to the headliners. Anticipation grew during the break, and the theatre erupted when Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz appeared for “High Technology,” followed by “One.”
The group’s chemistry was clear to everyone. Their introductions quickly turned into a comedy routine, complete with DJ Tukutz’s sound effects and playful jabs at one another. Tablo might be the trio’s longtime leader, but Tukutz had recently claimed the title through a band competition, giving the three plenty of material to work with.
That humour carried through the night. Fan-submitted Post-it challenges put the members on the spot, leading to dance covers, awkwardly adorable aegyo and plenty of laughter. The challenges often involved bending the rules, with multiple notes taped together and presented as a single request. The trio’s willingness to make fools of themselves made the audience feel like part of the show rather than spectators.
The music never took a back seat. Tracks such as “ANTIHERO,” “Rosario” and “BURJ KHALIFA” kept the room moving, with the group’s tight delivery matched by DJ Tukutz’s work behind the turntables. The mood shifted for more emotional performances, including “1 Minute, 1 Second” and Mithra Jin’s solo “Will I Be Okay?,” showing a more vulnerable side to the performers.
The most meaningful moment came when Tablo spoke about the group’s long journey. His message was simple: if Epik High could keep pushing forward after 22 years, fans could overcome their own obstacles, too. It gave “Born Hater” an extra punch.
The trio closed with an encore of “EPIKISM” and “Don’t Hate Me,” sending the crowd home smiling. Epik High’s strength lies in the balance between serious musicianship and complete silliness. They can deliver an emotional message one minute and turn a fan-requested dance challenge into a comedy show the next. At the Orpheum, that combination made for a concert that felt personal, unpredictable and a whole lot of fun.
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EPIK HIGH
BOBO.XX
All Photo Credit: Chaehyun Lim
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Buffalo Traffic Jam at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
There is something magical about voices matching the season. The excitement of walking up to the Danforth Music Hall on the perfect autumn night, only to be engulfed in raw, emotive rasp.
Lydia Maes really pulled me in. There’s such an emotional quality to her voice. The way she incorporates the saxophone and the way she hypnotizes the crowd. She played a beautiful set and then later came out with her fiddle, to join Buffalo Traffic Jam.
Colin Lynch completely caught me off guard, with a voice that sounds like he sells out stadiums. He’s young, but that soulful, raspy, depth speaks to every age.
Then came the one and only Buffalo Traffic Jam. Gritty, earthy harmonies took over the Danforth and the crowd was electrified. There’s something about their sound that feels both stripped down and warm at the same time, and the moment they started, we were all at their mercy.
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BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM
COLIN LYNCH
LYDIA MAES
All Photo Credit: Bailey Morgan