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Music

Hundred Waters performing

15 great indie artists to check at Pemby Fest

A list of 15 of the best underground acts to grace Pemberton in 2015.
Nicholas LabaJul 12th, 2015
Grimes photo by Mac Boucher

Bring Your Own (water) Bottle: a message to music fest-goers

Minimize your environmental impact to maximize good vibes at this year’s Pemberton and Squamish music festivals.
Nicholas LabaJul 12th, 2015
AObeats on his 'A game.'

The dance floor goes cold for Moving Castle Collective

Vancouver is not down with late-night DJ sets on a weeknight.
Nicholas LabaJun 14th, 2015
The Divine Bette Midler

The divine Bette Midler gives fans a whirlwind of a concert at Rogers Arena

Part singer, songwriter, actress, comedian and true entertainer it was clear from the moment she took the stage her fans were in for a wild ride.
Craig FleischJun 3rd, 2015
Kevin Parker and Cam Avery of Tame Impala, playing to fans at Malkin Bowl.

Tame Impala plays to sold out crowd at the Malkin Bowl [Photos]

Australian-based psychedelic group Tame Impala played to a sold out crowd at the Malkin Bowl on Tuesday. Here are some photos from the event: Kevin Parker (Lead Singer/Guitar) and Julien...
Craig FleischMay 27th, 2015
Vancouver music release roundup - spring edition

Vancouver music release roundup - spring edition

This spring, Vancouver is rich with a fresh crop of music releases across all genres.
Jason Hall and Nicholas LabaMay 6th, 2015
Gay Nineties on stage at Venue Nightclub

Gay Nineties show home-town crowd lots of love

Local rockers-of-extravagance played a free show at Venue in appreciation of their Vancouver fans.
Nicholas LabaMay 12th, 2015

Neil Diamond shines at Rogers Arena concert

Yesterday, Neil was Neil — a diamond. He was a timeless musical legend, delivering hit after hit. Diamond was backed that night by a 13-piece band – complete with two percussionists, two guitarists,...
Craig FleischMay 8th, 2015
Waxahatchee performing at the Biltmore Cabaret

Waxahatchee hosts an evening of musically magnificent women

Vancouver twee-rockers Knife Pleats and LA’s defiant-duo Girlpool opened for NY-based Katie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee) at the Biltmore Cabaret.
Nicholas LabaMay 4th, 2015
Mac DeMarco centre stage at Vogue Theatre

Mac DeMarco gives a memorable performance, then drops trou

"The goofball prince of indie rock" entertained his loyal subjects with tomfoolery, class and timeless tunes.
Nicholas LabaApr 26th, 2015