Chicago duo DRAMA brought their Platonic Romance tour to Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on March 2, turning the storied dance floor into a warm, late-night therapy session you could move your hips to.

The pair, producer Na’el Shehade and vocalist Via Rosa, are touring behind their third album, Platonic Romance, released Jan. 9. The record leans into what they’ve always done well: sleek Chicago house grooves under vocals that feel intimate and unguarded. The title, coined years ago while on tour with SG Lewis, speaks to deep friendship and chosen family.

They opened with the title track, setting the tone with Rosa’s soft but steady presence. DRAMA has built a reputation for their “happy sad” balance, and it was on full display. Songs like “Make It Look Easy” and “Dollar $hort” pulsed with club energy, yet there was always an emotional undercurrent running beneath the beat.

Rosa doesn’t oversell a lyric, she lets it land. On “Savannah” and “Here With Me,” her voice floated over Shehade’s house rhythms, creating that blurry space between a packed dance floor and a 2 a.m. confession. “Here With Me,” in particular, felt like the emotional centerpiece.

The duo’s chemistry is the anchor. There’s an ease between them that can’t be staged. Shehade stayed focused behind the decks, layering basslines with precision, then stepping forward to hype the crowd when the moment called for it. Rosa moved with a calm confidence, smiling at the front row, occasionally closing her eyes as if she were back in the studio.

Mid-set, they nodded to longtime fans with “Low Tide,” and “Drama,” reminding the room how far they’ve come since their early EP days. A cover of “Dancing On My Own” drew a singalong, and their take on “Nobody” and “You’ve Done Enough,” both tied to their history with Gorgon City, were a hit with the crowd.

There’s something satisfying about watching a duo that has stayed independent grow into rooms like this. DRAMA has supported arena acts like ODESZA, yet at the Commodore they felt right at home. The venue’s springy dance floor seemed built for their grooves, bouncing in time during “Billy,” “Long Night,” and “Hopes Up.”

They closed the main set with “You’ve Done Enough,” leaving the crowd buzzing before returning for an encore that included “Years” and “3AM.”

What makes DRAMA stand out is restraint. They don’t chase drops for the sake of it. They build moods and trust the tension. On this tour, that approach feels refined and confident, like artists who know exactly who they are.

Check out our favourite photos of the night or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!

Upcoming Tour Dates:
March 3 – Seattle – The Showbox
March 4 – Portland – Roseland Theater
March 6 – Oakland – Fox Theater
March 7 – Los Angeles – The Wiltern
April 17-19 – Indio – Coachella
More information on DRAMA‘s website.

DRAMA

All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer

On February 24th, 2026, Lauren Spencer Smith’s The Art of Being a Mess tour made its stop in snowy Montreal, Canada, at MTELUS. As fans trickled into the venue, they were treated to a beautiful and fun opening performance by “fairy-princess” Maisy Kay. She wore a beautiful layered and whimsical dress, and sported her iconic butterfly microphone. It was an excellent start to the event, and set a tone of dancing, fun and good energy to the night.

Next up was a second opening performance by Sadie Jean, whose indie pop music easily had fans swaying and dancing along. Her set included songs such as “I Tried”, “Somebody’s Everything”, and “WYD Now?” She took the time to wave and interact with fans, even taking a few gifts such as a bedazzled cowboy hat, and a Quebec flag designed for her.

Finally, fans buzzed in excitement as the main act, Lauren Spencer Smith took the stage. Her stage design was intricate and fun, featuring a telephone booth, a bench and a “Sad Girl on a Bench” tissue box, and various “street signs” that had references to the themes of her music. Her set opened with “IF KARMA DOESN’T GET YOU (I WILL)”, an intensely upbeat song that every fan in the room knew the words to. A few balloons were thrown into the air as the set continued, where “28” was performed on the bench mentioned earlier. Smith’s setlist consisted of 20 songs, and it was truly an emotional rollercoaster between soft and heavy themes, which felt like a perfect reflection of her discography. During the set, she continued the tradition of taking a picture with the crowd, which serves as a wonderful memory for fans to look back on.
Closing with “Fingers Crossed” and “Sticks & Stones”, Lauren Spencer Smith thanked the crowd for the night, and headed off stage to the sound of adoring cheers, and the energy of a great night!

Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!

Upcoming Tour Dates:
February 28—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
March 2—Indianapolis, IN—Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
March 3—Chicago, IL—Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
March 4—Madison, WI—The Sylvee
March 6—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater
March 7—Minneapolis, MN—The Fillmore
March 10—Denver, CO—The Fillmore
March 11—Salt Lake City, UT—The Union
March 13—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
March 14—Anaheim, CA—House of Blues
March 17—Los Angeles, CA—The Wiltern
March 18—San Francisco, CA—The Masonic
March 19—Sacramento, CA—Ace of Spades
March 21—Portland, OR—Roseland Theatre
March 22—Vancouver, BC—The Orpheum
March 23—Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre
More information on the tour here.

LAUREN SPENCER SMITH

SADIE JEAN

MAISY KAY

All Photo Credit: Ashley Bellam