concert review
Colouring the world Mauvey
May 23, 2022By: Meera Eragoda, Features Editor With his notable mauve hair and a pink and blue trench coat, Mauvey was hard to miss at the Commodore Ballroom on May 6. Combine his dreamy intergalactic aesthetic with his open exuberance and you get an incredible performance. Mauvey is a Ghanaian-born UK artist who opened for Snotty Nose Rez Kids, a truly phenomenal Haisla trap/hip hop duo. Represented by Vancouver-based label, 604 Records, Mauvey currently spends his time between Vancouver and the UK, though he also spent a short period of his high school years in Agassiz, BC. Additionally, he has collaborated with other…
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Sunshine and psychedelia: Babe Rainbow at the Fox Cabaret
November 15, 2019By: Andrea Renney, Arts Editor Babe Rainbow is from Byron Bay, Australia, and they certainly sound like it. Their brand of psychedelic rock evokes feelings of summertime, surfing, and sunshine. This aesthetic might be more commonly associated with Southern California…
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White Reaper proves rock and roll isn’t dead at the Biltmore Cabaret
October 21, 2019By: Andrea Renney, Arts Editor Long-haired guys headbanging. Girls in ripped t-shirts and leopard print dresses in the front row. Powerful guitar riffs taking centre stage. Is this a rock concert scene from an 80s movie, or your dad’s story…
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Boy & Bear and Stu Larsen deliver a heart-warming performance at the Commodore Ballroom
October 20, 2019By: Kim Regala, Peak Associate Following a four-year hiatus after releasing Limit of Love in 2015, Boy & Bear have returned to the music scene with a global tour to promote their new album Suck on Light, as well as…
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Maggie Rogers dazzles at the Orpheum Theatre
September 30, 2019By: Remy Brayshaw, SFU Student There are countless different ways to spend a Friday night in Vancouver, and choosing to spend it dancing the night away with Maggie Rogers was without a doubt the best decision any of us could…
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Phum Viphurit, The Paper Kites, Mt. Joy: Westward Music Festival Round-Up
September 27, 2019Written by: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer Photos by: Kim Regala, Peak Associate Showcasing a wide variety of music genres and performance venues, Westward Music Festival is an annual event in the Vancouver music scene that should not be missed. The…
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Willow brings new music and a high energy performance to the Rio Theatre
September 24, 2019By: Harvin Bhathal, SFU Student I invite any skeptics of singer-songwriter Willow due to her connection to the dynastic Smith family to attend one of her concerts and experience her musical talents live. It is in a live show that the…
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Carly Rae Jepsen’s Dedicated tour brings the party to the Commodore Ballroom
September 18, 2019By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Let me take a deep breath . . . Where do I start? Carly Rae Jepsen recently performed in Vancouver to promote her newest album Dedicated on August 28 and 29. I had the pleasure…
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Weird Al Yankovic captivates fans new and old with unique Strings Attached Tour
September 16, 2019By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer In one word, Weird Al Yankovic’s Strings Attached concert was bonkers. Prior to going to this concert, I knew about Weird Al, but I didn’t know him very well — my only real exposure to…
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Bas, and the Beautiful Effect of Hip-Hop
January 27, 2019By: Youeal Abera, Staff Writer In a time where hip-hop has officially become the most popular music in America, the genre’s market has become oversaturated with artists who use its culture solely as a means of monetary acquisition. Consequently, hip-hop…
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