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Vampire Weekend at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, BC – Gallery
On June 18, Vampire Weekend brought their Only God Is Above Us Tour to Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, BC.
Mike Gordon (from PHISH) captivated early arrivers with a versatile performance that drew from rock, funk, and jam band influences. His stage presence and chemistry with his band made the set engaging for everyone.
Under a golden-hour sun, indie pop and rock group Vampire Weekend, formed at Columbia University in 2006, consisting of frontman Ezra Koenig, bassist Chris Baio, and drummer Chris Tomson, alongside their backing band, mixed tracks from their new album with hits from previous ones in a dynamic 30-song set.
The concert kicked off energetically with “Mansard Roof” from their self-titled debut album, and “Cousins” from their 2010 album “Contra”. Koenig, dressed in a pale gray jumpsuit, engaged playfully with the audience during “Cousins.” The upbeat vibe continued with “Campus”. The 3 OG members stood in front of giant Vampire Weekend sheet for these 3 songs. During “Ice Cream Piano”, the sheet dropped to reveal four additional touring band members and a cavernous backdrop. Right after, “Classical” served us an expressive dance solo.
Peppered throughout the set were tracks from the new album, Only God Was Above Us, which translated beautifully to the stage, sounding grander than on the on the tightly produced studio recording.
The main set ended with a reimagined “Hope,” featuring Koenig’s evocative vocals and dramatic lighting. The encore included audience-suggested covers of The Killers, ABBA, AC/DC, and Bruce Springsteen, before concluding with “Workship You” and “Ya Hey”.
From the start to the encore, the band commanded the stage with ease. Koenig’s vocals were clear and playful, supported by Baio, Tomson. The chemistry among the band members was palpable, with each song reflecting their almost two-decades journey of perfecting their craft and evolving their sound. Vampire Weekend’s performance showcased their musical talent and endurance. The two-hour show kept the audience engaged and moving, demonstrating the band’s ability to create an immersive and memorable concert experience.
Vampire Weekend will continue to tour North America until October so you have plenty of time to catch a show!
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND
MIKE GORDON
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Good Kid Bring ‘Can We Hang Out?’ Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
On May 10th, Canadian indie rock band Good Kid brought their Can We Hang Out? Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. The Toronto-born group, known for their high-energy performances and catchy melodies, kept the Vancouver crowd going all night long with their quirky personalities and interactions with the crowd.
The band is touring in support of their first full-length studio album, Can We Hang Out Sometime? — A bright, energetic indie rock record about the importance of staying connected when life feels chaotic.
Good Kid took to the stage around 9:00 pm, previewing the fresh sounds of Can We Hang Out Sometime? Opening with the catchy “Wall”. Instantly, the band had the crowd at their fingertips, singing along to every single lyric and getting the whole venue jumping up and down.
The Toronto group have built one of the strongest artist–fan relationships in modern indie rock by making their audience feel like an active part of the band’s world rather than just consumers of their music. There is an official Good Kid discord server, and they regularly engage with their fans on social media. They’ve also tapped into the gaming/streaming space, letting people use their music without aggressive copyright enforcement and have made a name for themselves in the Fortnite community.
Through the night, the band ran through their hits like “From the Start”, Mimi’s Delivery Service”, “Cicada”, “Summer” and “Bubbly.”
The show was full of antics with a wall of death, playing basketball with a giant beach ball and hula hoops, and even lead singer Nick Frosst at one point joining the moshpit. With a show of hands, it was about half of the venue’s first concert experience, and Good Kid definitely made it one to remember.
One thing is for sure — anytime Good Kid rolls into town, Vancouver is always down to hang out sometime.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
GOOD KID
All Photo Credit: Good Kid
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The Midnight Bring ‘Time Machines’ Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
The Midnight turned the Queen Elizabeth Theatre into a glowing neon escape on May 10 as part of their Time Machines tour. Backed by sweeping synths and plenty of saxophone solos, the duo delivered a warm cinematic show.
By the time The Midnight hit the stage at 8pm, the Quennie was packed with fans spanning multiple generations. What stood out right away was how present everyone seemed. Phones stayed mostly down as the crowd soaked in every synth line, beat drop, and saxophone run.
Tyler Lyle was calm and conversational throughout the night, often encouraging singalongs that the audience happily delivered. The setlist balanced older fan favourites with newer tracks from 2025’s Syndicate. Songs like “Friction,” “Jason” performed with Harlee Case of New Constellations, and “Change Your Heart or Die” gave the show an energetic pulse, while “Los Angeles” and “Vampires” brought out the emotional core that has made the band so beloved in the synthwave world.
Visually, the show leaned into rich blues, purples, and neon pinks without going overboard. The production never distracted from the music itself. Instead, it amplified the feeling that The Midnight creates so well: nostalgia for a place that maybe never existed at all.
By the encore, the crowd was singing every word back as the band closed out a night that felt heartfelt and immersive.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE MIDNIGHT
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer