On October 21, 2022, King Princess took the stage and rocked the roof off the sold out Commodore Ballroom. “GET FUCKING CRAZY!” The crowd was loud, singing along to every song, while dancing the night away. The crowd itself, mostly, I’d say 90% female, screamed with a fervour usually reserved for boy bands. The decibel …
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Not even a last minute venue change could stop JJ Wilde from rocking her set at the Hollywood Theatre, October 19, 2022. Previous Next JJ Wilde at the Hollywood Theatre, October 19, 2022. Photo: Jade Dempsey JJ Wilde at the Hollywood Theatre, October 19, 2022. Photo: Jade Dempsey JJ Wilde at the Hollywood Theatre, October …
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Upcoming album releases – October 21, 2022. Taylor Swift, Tegan and Sara, and the Arctic Monkeys lead this weeks album drops. Taylor Swift – Midnights Tegan and Sara – Crybaby Arctic Monkeys – The Car carly Rae Jepsen The Loneliest Time Meghan Trainor Takin’ It Back Young the Giant American Bollywood ARCTIC MONKEYS carly Rae …
British rockers Wolf Alice took the stage at the sold out Commodore Ballroom, Friday night. The band came in hot and high flying. That voraciousness stayed for the rest of the night, barely stopping to take a breath. Save for a beer cheers mid song between singer, Ellie Rowsell, and bassist Theo Ellis. The rest …
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This interview has been edited for clarity and pace. On Thursday, October 6th, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sara Niemietz in preparation of her new album Superman, which comes out later this month, on the 28th. We talk about the album, inspirations, and some of her favourite things. Jade Dempsey: What is it about Superman? Sara …
“Vancouver, how have you been?!” -Florence Welsh There was a party at Rogers Arena Tuesday night. It came in the form of Florence And The Machine. The house was pretty full, and of those that were there, about 90% spent the entire show on their feet. It was my first time at a Florence and …
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Thankfully I have resigned myself to the fact I will never play guitar like the two who took the stage tonight. Otherwise it would be a long arduous fruitless journey. Luckily I can still enjoy the hell out of watching the mastery. Walking into the Queen Elizabeth Theatre as a 30 year old, I became …
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This interview has been edited for clarity and flow. Blues artist Ally Venable is currently on tour opening for Colin James. On her day off, the Texan made some time for a phone interview with me, where we talked about her influences, albums, guitars, and more. She plays the Queen Elizabeth Theatre tonight (September 30). …
Highlighting just some of the shows coming to town this month. The month starts off with the crooning, Michael Bublé, at Rogers Arena. If that’s not your speed, you can head over to the Commodore Ballroom and get your groove on with Five Alarm Funk. You’ll have your choice of flavour on the 3rd, Airbourne …