Concerts Photos
Wave To Earth at the Malkin Bowl in Vancouver, BC – Gallery
On September 15, South Korean indie trio Wave To Earth kicked off the US/Canada leg of their 0.03 World Tour with bang with a sold out show in Vancouver, BC. Due to high demand, the venue even had to be upgraded from the Vogue Theatre to the Malkin Bowl in the heart of Stanley Park.
Kindie band duo, PRYVT, opened the night and warmed up everyone for the main act.
From the moment fans began queuing outside Malkin Bowl, the atmosphere was electric. The excitement of the fans lining up was undeniable, as everyone jockeyed to get the best spot at the barricade.
As the lights dimmed, rapturous applause and ear-piercing screams erupted. The opening notes reverberated through the open-air venue, sending the audience into a frenzy. Cellphones were instantly raised, screens capturing every detail of the performance, as fans as fans recorded digital memories to cherish.
Hearing Wave To Earth live added a refreshing new layer to their sound. Compared to their studio recordings, the live renditions had a distinct energy, injecting their tracks with vibrancy and nuance. The addition of a saxophonist and keyboard player was a great touch. The band—comprising John Cha, Daniel Kim, and Dong Q—seemed to feed off the crowd’s energy, bringing their music to life in a way that felt truly special.
The entire US and Canada leg of Wave to Earth‘s tour is sold out, and it can be credited to the viral nature of some of their songs, including “Seasons,” “Peach Eyes” and “Bad.” Get more info about the tour here.
Check out our favourite photos of the night or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
WAVE TO EARTH
PRYVT
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
Concerts Photos
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.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM
COLIN LYNCH
LYDIA MAES
All Photo Credit: Bailey Morgan
Concerts Photos
Sabaton Bring Fire and Fury to Vancouver on North American Tour Finale
After many many years away from Vancouver, Sabaton returned to the PNE Forum on October 8 for a fiery night of heavy metal, military-themed theatrics and massive sing-alongs. The Swedish metal band chose the city to close out its North American tour, and it went out with a bang.
Opening the night was Pop Evil, whose modern hard rock offered a different sound from the headliner’s power metal. Tracks like “Trenches” brought plenty of energy, giving the crowd a reason to get moving before the main event. Their heavier riffs and commanding stage presence made for a solid start to the evening despite the low lighting.
Sabaton wasted little time making its return count. Kicking off with “Ghost Division,” the band delivered a wall of sound backed by pounding drums, sharp guitar riffs and bursts of fire that lit up the Forum. The stage, complete with military-inspired hardware, gave the performance the feel of a full-scale production rather than a standard metal concert.
Frontman Joakim Brodén led the charge with his unmistakable voice and natural sense of showmanship. Songs like “The Last Stand,” “Stormtroopers” and “Night Witches” showcased the band’s knack for turning historical stories into anthems built for thousands of voices. The crowd happily did its part, singing along throughout the night.
The spectacle never distracted from the music. Flames punctuated the band’s heaviest moments, adding extra intensity to “Bismarck,” “Fields of Verdun” and “The Attack of the Dead Men.” For the latter, the band leaned into the song’s subject matter with gas masks, adding another theatrical touch to an already explosive set.
The closing stretch was pure Sabaton. “Swedish Pagans” brought another huge audience sing-along before “Primo Victoria” and “To Hell and Back” sent the Forum into the night at full volume.
After seven years, Sabaton gave Vancouver plenty of reasons to welcome them back. Closing the North American tour with a performance this tight, loud and entertaining was a fitting end to the run. With commanding vocals, memorable choruses and enough pyro to warm the entire Forum, the band left little doubt that its next visit cannot come soon enough.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
SABATON
POP EVIL
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer