Category: music
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In a 2009 interview, Kim Moyes from the Presets criticized Billy Corgan’s sour demeanor and claimed their band drew larger, more enthusiastic crowds, despite Corgan’s complaints during their simultaneous performance.
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On this day in 2013, the underrated British alt-rock trio Esben and the Witch played at the long-gone and much-missed Media Club in Vancouver. A couple of years before that, the gothic-leaning band also played Vancouver in March (at the Waldorf on the 26th), so I thought it made sense to revisit both of my…
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Hi! If you’re new here, this is a thing I do every month, where I provide a roundup of all (or at least most) of my writing that has been published in the preceding month. March was a bit of a light month, to be honest, and while I continue to actively pitch, I would…
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Fourteen years ago, Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men debuted in Vancouver. Their North American tour is a surprise success, with many shows sold out prior to their album release.
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This reflective piece revisits a 21-year-old interview with Colin Meloy, discussing the Decemberists’ rise in indie music, their new album Picaresque, and future label considerations.
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Matt Berninger’s solo tour in Vancouver prompts reflection on past interviews discussing his band, the National, and brother Tom’s documentary, Mistaken for Strangers.
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The Zolas’ album “Swooner,” a feminist pop record, showcases their evolution and catchy rhythms, reflecting on societal issues while emphasizing well-crafted lyrics and a solid band dynamic.
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In February 2026, various articles highlighted Nardwuar’s cultural significance, a unique sound installation by AO Roberts, revival of Yorkville’s folk scene, and Aleksi Campagne’s creative exploration.
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Come see my band. We’re good. I promise.
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On this day in 2020, the Georgia Straight posted this preview of an upcoming Tall Heights performance in Vancouver. This is a significant one for me, because that show—at the Biltmore Cabaret on Sunday, February 23 of that year—was the last concert my wife and I attended before Vancouver essentially shut down thanks to COVID-19.…
John Lucas 