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Twin Temple at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
The Vogue, Vancouver | October 5, 2026
Are you looking for something a little different from your average rock concert? Do you value presentation and flair over more traditional stage shows? Have you heard the good word that is Twin Temple? Oh, you have?
“Praise Satan!”
We’re ashamed to say we were unaware of Twin Temple‘s game until earlier this year when they were suddenly dropped from country singer Charlie Crockett’s tour because of Temple‘s “Satanic imagery.” If only there was some way for Charlie’s team to vet their opening acts! Sneaky, sneaky satanists. On the upside, they opened for Jack White instead, which you have to admit is an upgrade.
This week Twin Temple brought their “Doomed Lovers” tour and unique brand of satanic doo-wop to Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre. Opening their show with pomp and ceremony (by which we of course mean goblets, swords, and the like) before diving into their catalogue of 1950s rock western hits. Think Patsy Cline with a liberal sprinkling of black leather, and you won’t be far off the mark.
Must Hear Songs by Twin Temple (In Our Humble Opinion):
• “Love You to Death” (Doomed Lovers, 2026)
• “Nothing Matters” (Twin Temple, 2018)
• “The Devil (Didn’t Make Me Do It)” (Doomed Lovers, 2026)
The band, who’s new album was set to drop the next day, paraded through their bigger hits; “The Devil” and “Sex Magick” featured early, before a longer interlude where singer Alexandra James polled the audience’s sexual experience as an intro to “Let’s Have a Satanic Orgy” and the slower dance ballad “Lucifer, My love.” Just regular pop love songs, nothing to see here.
Twin Temple is a rare breed, love them or hate them. They have all the visuals of a typical metal band – the gothic backdrops, inverted crosses, altars – but they combine that look unexpectedly with… Buddy Holly? Roy Orbison? Orville Peck? The internet has theories but none of them fit. There really isn’t much else like it, and we’re struggling to describe the show.
“We’re just carrying the torch of those two traditions: horniness and Satanism.” -Alexandra James
Regardless of our mediocre journalism, Twin Temple puts on an incredible show, and it shouldn’t be missed. Their message keeps you guessing, their crowd work is endearing,even their merch is on point. What else can we say, except that we’ll see them whenever they get back to Vancouver, and hex the patriarchy!
Twin Temple Setlist:
• The Devil (Didn’t Make Me Do It)
• I Am a Witch
• Sex Magick
• Rumble
• Let’s Have a Satanic Orgy
• Lucifer, My love
• Haunt Me
• Possessed
• Burn Your Bible
• Femme Fatale
• Satan’s Woman
• I’m Wicked
• In Nox
Check out our favorite photos of the night in the gallery below or head to our Facebook page for the full set. Thanks for attending the show with us and for checking out our review!
TWIN TEMPLE
All Photo Credit: Jason Martin
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The Rasmus Bring Three Decades of Rock to Vancouver
After more than three decades together, The Rasmus finally got their first North American headlining tour. At Vancouver’s Rickshaw Theatre on October 4, the Finnish rockers made the wait feel worth it.
The night opened with Death Valley Dreams and Saint Agnes, both setting the stage for a show that leaned into the darker, theatrical side of rock. By the time The Rasmus walked out, the Rickshaw was packed and ready.
The band wasted little time getting to work. “Break These Chains” kicked things off with a jolt, quickly followed by a set that moved between the heavier edge of their latest album, Weirdo, and the songs that built their international following. It showed just how well the newer material translates live, bringing a heavier punch without losing the emotional side of the band.
Then came the familiar territory. “Guilty” sent longtime fans straight back to Dead Letters, while “Livin’ in a World Without You” turned the room into a giant singalong. When “In the Shadows” arrived, there was little left for the band to do but let the crowd take over.
Frontman Lauri Ylönen was at the centre of it all, moving across the stage with a loose confidence that made the intimate room feel even smaller. Guitarist Emilia “Emppu” Suhonen brought plenty of bite, Eero Heinonen anchored the songs with his bass, and Aki Hakala kept the whole thing driving from behind the kit.
The Rasmus have spent decades writing songs about feeling different and finding comfort in that difference. At the Rickshaw, those themes felt surprisingly current. Old fans and newer listeners stood side by side, singing the same words.
For a band finally getting its North American headline moment, The Rasmus looked less like they were catching up and more like they were exactly where they belonged.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE RASMUS
SAINT AGNES
DEATH VALLEY DREAMS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Emei Brings the Drama to Vancouver on Her Birthday on the ‘Night at the Opera’ Tour
Theatre was always going to be part of Emei’s world. The Chinese-American pop singer has described herself as a lifelong “theater kid,” and at the Vogue Theatre on October 3, that side of her was impossible to miss. Her Night At The Opera tour lived up to its name, turning the Vancouver stop into a colourful, theatrical production that happened to fall on Emei’s birthday.
The night opened with Madelline, whose theatrical pop was an easy match for the evening. She grabbed the room quickly with strong showmanship, upbeat songs and sticky melodies, wrapped in a playful cabaret aesthetic. The audience clearly understood the assignment too, with plenty of fans showing up dressed for the occasion.
Once Emei took the stage, the show unfolded in acts, complete with dancers and enough visual drama to keep the audience guessing. Songs from Night At The Opera sat comfortably alongside older favourites, including “Late to the Party,” “Scatterbrain” and “Love Me Not.”
The birthday theme became part of the show itself. After “Irresponsible,” fans raised handmade banners for Emei, turning the room into a giant birthday card.
Then came the kind of concert moment no production meeting can plan for. During “Late to the Party,” technical problems brought the performance to a stop. Rather than let the silence take over, Emei turned the delay into roughly ten minutes of completely unplanned entertainment. She answered questions from the crowd, talked about her current Lady Gaga obsession and her appreciation for getting some sleep on the tour bus, accepted a crocheted duck from a fan and posed for a group photo with the audience. Of course, the crowd sang “Happy Birthday” too. Once the technical issue was sorted, Emei simply restarted the song and carried on.
Later, during “You Are Bad,” Emei and her two musicians froze onstage as her dancers used the moment to surprise her with a birthday sash. Party hats followed for the guitarist and drummer, prompting another round of “Happy Birthday” from the crowd. An interlude featuring Emei briefly hitting the drums kept the theatrical momentum moving.
The whole thing could have felt chaotic. Instead, it felt personal. I last saw Emei at All Things Go in Toronto in 2025, and I was really excited to her on her own headlining tour. Her command of the stage and her ability to pull a crowd into her world have grown since then. She has the songs, the theatrical instincts and the live confidence to back them up.
If this is only Act 1, I’m very looking forward to see what Emei does next.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
EMEI
MADELLINE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer