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YUNGBLUD at Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin
On October 20, Berlin’s Uber Eats Music Hall was packed to capacity as YUNGBLUD brought his IDOLS tour to the city.
Fans filled every corner of the venue long before the lights went down, and when the first notes hit, the energy in the room exploded. Kicking off with “Hello Heaven, Hello,” the 28-year-old firecracker was already sprinting across the stage before the lights had fully settled. Shirtless by the second song (“The Funeral”), he was all adrenaline and grin: rock star chaos wrapped around a very human core.
The set pulled heavy from his latest album Idols, a record that sees YUNGBLUD (a.k.a. Dominic Harrison) embracing his contradictions: loud, jagged, vulnerable, and completely unfiltered. Tracks like “Lovesick Lullaby” and “Fire” hit like open-heart surgery with guitars, while “Fleabag,” performed solo, burned with a rare, focused intensity.
Over the years, YUNGBLUD has grown from an unpredictable newcomer into a confident performer who knows exactly how to command a stage. He’s still that same punk kid railing against expectation, but now with sharper intent and a voice that’s matured without losing its snarl. Between songs, he spoke directly to the audience, about the importance of individuality, self-expression, and staying true to who you are. It’s a message that has followed him throughout his career, and in Berlin, it clearly resonated.
Midway through, his cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” brought the chaos to a halt. The crowd stood silent, some visibly emotional, as he dedicated it to Ozzy Osbourne, a promise he’s kept since the icon’s passing. From there, he tore through “Lowlife” and “War” like he was exorcising demons. The show ended with his emotional ballad “Zombie,” leaving the audience chanting for more.
By the end, YUNGBLUD had nothing left to give which is exactly why people love him. It’s not perfection he’s chasing. It’s truth. And in Berlin, he found it.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Oct 22 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU, Rockhal Main Hall
Oct 24 – Copenhagen, DK, KB Hallen
Oct 25 – Stockholm, SE, Annexet
Oct 27 – Hamburg, DE, Sporthalle
Oct 29 – Vienna, AT, Wiener Stadthalle
Oct 31 – Bergamo, IT, ChorusLife Arena
More information on his website.
YUNGBLUD
All Photo Credit: Fran Schmid
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Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul Back to Vancouver
After nearly a decade away, Alabama Shakes returned to Vancouver on June 26 for a night that was both a reunion and a revival. Performing at the new Freedom Mobile Arch, the Alabama band wasted little time reminding the crowd why their blend of blues, rock, soul, and gospel made such an impact in the first place.
The band opened shortly after 8p.m. with immediate force, locking into the familiar rhythms that have defined their sound since their 2012 debut, Boys & Girls. As the daylight decreased, “Another Life” brought a warm shift to the rainy evening, with the crowd swaying together before “Hang Loose” kept the mood loose and upbeat.
At the centre of it all was Brittany Howard, whose voice remains as commanding as ever. Her ability to move from a delicate falsetto on “Future People” to a full-throated roar gave the songs a fresh edge without losing what made them special. “I Found You” brought out the band’s gospel and blues roots, while “Hold On” turned the venue into one massive singalong.
The set’s emotional high point came with “Gimme All Your Love,” as Howard and the band leaned into every groove. “Don’t Wanna Fight” followed with equal parts tension and release before the band left the stage.
Alabama Shakes‘ return showed that, after all these years, this band can still make a crowd rise.
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ALABAMA SHAKES
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Of Monsters and Men Bring ‘The Mouse Parade’ Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver
Of Monsters and Men returned to Vancouver on June 25 with a packed show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, bringing their mix of indie folk, rock and cinematic pop to a crowd that was more than ready to welcome them back. After years away from the live stage, the Icelandic band showed no signs of rust, delivering a performance that moved easily between quiet, atmospheric moments and full-room singalongs.
The evening opened with American indie folk singer-songwriter, August Ponthier, who shared songs from their debut album Everywhere Isn’t Texas, as well as new unreleased material.
At 9p.m., the lights dropped and Of Monsters And Men emerged from the shadows, surrounded by haze and an eerie wash of light that matched the darker mood of their newer material.
The set leaned heavily on songs from their latest album, All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, giving fans a chance to hear how the band’s sound has developed since their breakthrough. Tracks like “The Actor” and “Ordinary Creature” brought a more layered, reflective side of the group, yet they fit comfortably alongside older favourites.
Of course, the biggest reactions came when the band reached back into their catalogue. Both “King and Lionheart” and “Dirty Paws” had the audience singing along. Then came “Little Talks,” still one of the band’s biggest hits and an undeniable highlight of the night. The familiar opening instantly brought the room together, with the crowd handling a lot of the vocals.
At the centre of it all were Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson, whose voices remain the band’s greatest strength. Their harmonies, paired with the group’s dynamic musicianship, made the long-awaited return feel completely worth the wait.
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OF MONSTERS AND MEN
AUGUST PONTHIER
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer