https://www.straight.com/content/rss/music en https://www.straight.com/music/joe-keithleys-tireless-punk-rock-work-ethic-is-a-perfect-match-for-politics "These Canadians came all the way down here, didn't get paid much money, but they put on a great show." 2026-08-07T21:50:30-07:00 Allan MacInnis https://www.straight.com/music/joe-keithleys-tireless-punk-rock-work-ethic-is-a-perfect-match-for-politics https://www.straight.com/music/30-cant-miss-vancouver-concerts-for-august-2026 Hard rock, summer witches, and sad boys are on the docket this month. 2026-08-06T07:02:00-07:00 V.S. Wells https://www.straight.com/music/30-cant-miss-vancouver-concerts-for-august-2026 https://www.straight.com/music/buddie-isnt-afraid-to-send-a-mixed-message-with-genre-mashing-glass "Why can’t I like the sound that I like, and also say what matters to me?" 2026-08-06T06:00:35-07:00 Mike Usinger https://www.straight.com/music/buddie-isnt-afraid-to-send-a-mixed-message-with-genre-mashing-glass https://www.straight.com/music/vancouver-metal-mavens-annihilator-lands-nomination-for-2026-slaight-family-polaris-heritage Local legends showed there was more to life than the Big Four. 2026-08-05T12:39:18-07:00 Mike Usinger https://www.straight.com/music/vancouver-metal-mavens-annihilator-lands-nomination-for-2026-slaight-family-polaris-heritage https://www.straight.com/music/whats-in-your-fridge-drew-young-of-astro-arts-festival In which we reveal the favourite records, concerts, and grocery items of creative Vancouverites. 2026-08-05T09:30:57-07:00 Mike Usinger https://www.straight.com/music/whats-in-your-fridge-drew-young-of-astro-arts-festival https://www.straight.com/music/free-waterfront-symphony-returns-to-jack-poole-plaza Vancouver's biggest free orchestra concert is back. 2026-08-04T13:59:03-07:00 Vicki Duong https://www.straight.com/music/free-waterfront-symphony-returns-to-jack-poole-plaza https://www.straight.com/music/mac-demarco-and-dip-make-wait-worthwhile-on-pender-island The headlining set was a highlight of the Mosaic Arts & Music Festival. 2026-08-03T09:24:53-07:00 Nathan Caddell https://www.straight.com/music/mac-demarco-and-dip-make-wait-worthwhile-on-pender-island https://www.straight.com/music/photos-of-monsters-and-men-lead-queen-elizabeth-theatre-in-a-mouse-parade The band returned from its six-year hiatus. 2026-07-29T13:41:13-07:00 Hunter Soo https://www.straight.com/music/photos-of-monsters-and-men-lead-queen-elizabeth-theatre-in-a-mouse-parade https://www.straight.com/music/kim-gordon-holds-court-at-hollywood-theatre The alt-rock icon brought her beat-driven PLAY ME material to Vancouver on Monday night. 2026-07-28T17:21:57-07:00 Jeff Sanders https://www.straight.com/music/kim-gordon-holds-court-at-hollywood-theatre https://www.straight.com/music/photos-young-giant-takes-a-victory-garden-lap-at-doug-mitchell-thunderbird-sports-centre The songs are nostalgic and resonate deeply. 2026-07-28T10:01:28-07:00 Hunter Soo https://www.straight.com/music/photos-young-giant-takes-a-victory-garden-lap-at-doug-mitchell-thunderbird-sports-centre