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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.
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WAVE TO EARTH
PRYVT
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Olivia O’Brien Brings ‘The Pixie Tour’ to Pacific Electric in Los Angeles
While many people would likely agree with Garfield about hating Mondays, fans at Pacific Electric on Monday, November 2nd, probably disagreed. Eager fans of both Sophie Cates and Olivia O’Brien filled the room. Dressed in fairy wings and princess crowns, the night was guaranteed to be whimsical.
As the clock struck 8:00 pm, the lights began to dim. The crowd screamed as Sophie Cates took the stage. Singing songs from previous albums and from her upcoming album, this would be the first time that Sophie had been on stage in a couple of years. After releasing her debut album, Yikes! in 2019, Cates was later signed to RCA Records. Since then, she has released multiple EPs and her second studio album, “SUPERNOVA.” Sophie joined Olivia O’Brien on her North American tour for her new album, Pixie.
As we waited for Olivia to take the stage, some fans passed around little slips of purple paper. As each member of the crowd received a slip, a message was passed along: “When Icarus comes on, place this piece of paper in front of your camera light.” The sense of community among the fans felt surreal. To most, the purple cardstock creates a cool lighting effect, but to the fans, it creates an emotional atmosphere.
Soon after everyone received their slip of purple paper, Olivia was ready to take the stage. Dressed in her album’s theme, she wore a beautiful slip dress and her iconic pixie wings. O’Brien’s sophomore album, Pixie, is a 15-track record that explores projection and fantasy while confronting the manipulative patterns of past relationships. With questions about self-worth and identity, Olivia acknowledges her past relationship dynamics and struggles with letting go. Pixie also highlights the sense of betrayal and emotional abuse that come from toxic dynamics.
While Pixie may have been written about past relationship struggles and learning to navigate life as a girl in her mid-twenties, Olivia also drew inspiration from her childhood innocence. Stories like Percy Jackson sparked the fascination and curiosity that brought back a piece of childlike wonder.
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OLIVIA O’BRIEN IN LOS ANGELES
SOPHIE CATES
All Photo Credit: Taylor Blazer
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Jungle Bring Their World Tour to Accor Arena in Paris
Last Friday, Jungle kicked off the night in Paris to the sound of “Smile”, opening the show in front of a crowd ready to celebrate.
Their signature basslines swept through the venue, making every one of the 20,000 souls packed inside vibrate. It is hard to find the words for what makes Jungle so magical, other than the spell cast by a sound that blends electronic, reggae and hip-hop influences, one that gives you goosebumps and sets your body in motion. Simply put, it is impossible to hear their music without dancing, smiling and feeling good.
Fast tempos, intricate rhythms and heavy basslines are the usual shorthand for their sound, but live, it becomes something more. Every song carried a touch of magic that no description quite captures, turning the arena into one giant dancefloor.
These photos try to capture what words can’t, a night where Jungle turned an arena into a shared celebration, and where the music did all the talking.
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JUNGLE IN PARIS
All Photo Credit: Jessica Camil