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Princess Nokia

The show began with Horsepowar and Homeboy Jules on stage. Although I hadn’t heard of them before, I instantly knew they were going to bring…

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Jenny Hval

A week and a day after the election, the air of the Biltmore was still heavy. The audience felt raw from the emotional exhaustion of…

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Boreal Sons

Boreal Sons at the Biltmore on a Monday night couldn’t have been quieter. As one of the few who arrived early, I observed the slow…

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TOPS

White Poppy was the originally scheduled opener for TOPS on November 21 at the Biltmore Cabaret, but due to a last-minute cancellation, we were treated…

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Colin Stetson and Sarah Neufeld

It was a hushed and expectant air that greeted guests to the Biltmore Cabaret on a humid Wednesday evening, and descending its steps was more…

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Homeshake

It was 8 p.m. in the dog days of the August summer heat. The sun hadn’t even set and yet I found myself descending into…

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Under the cover of darkness of the brisk Vancouver night, the Biltmore offered an oasis for those looking to shake off the weekday blues. Despite…

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Limblifter

It was 8 p.m. and the sky was still spackled with rays of light from the setting sun, and a light rain signalling the arrival…

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Julie Doiron

Much like bumping into an old friend from school or work after hours, Julie Doiron’s recent appearance at the Biltmore had the feeling of a reunion…