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The Party Lives On: A Tribute to Devon Clifford

Posted on March 12, 2013 by rfbevanbc

This is a review I did for Discorder last month for the release of a tribute compilation to the late drummer of You Say Party! We Say Die! Check it out HERE, and some tracks from the bands performing below:

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CiTR Radio – Fill In Shows, 2012

Posted on March 12, 2013 by rfbevanbc

CiTR is a campus/community radio station I volunteer at over at UBC here in Vancouver. I started volunteering there in early 2012 which is also how I got involved writing with Discorder. There is an amazing and supportive group of … Continue reading →

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Enslaved with Pallbearer, Royal Thunder and Ancient VVisdom – Biltmore, Vancouver, BC – Feb. 12, 2013

Posted on February 17, 2013 by rfbevanbc

A pretty stacked tour with a diverse selection of styles in the metal genre set in a very intimate venue. What could possibly be better? Check out the review I did for ABORT Magazine HERE, and sample some tasty jams … Continue reading →

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The Walkmen with Father John Misty – Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC – Jan. 28, 2013

Posted on February 17, 2013 by rfbevanbc

An amazing gig to really kick off the new year. Here is the review I did for BeatRoute. Enjoy!

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Discorder Feature: Greenback High

Posted on February 17, 2013 by rfbevanbc

Check out a piece I did for Discorder on Vancouver power-pop-punks Greenback High concerning their second place win at the 2012 Shindig competition, and check out some of their tunes here. Cool, thanks, bye! Greenback High As many of you … Continue reading →

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METZ – Self titled (subpop)

Posted on January 11, 2013 by rfbevanbc

This is an unpublished review I did for Toronto’s latest hardcore/post-punk prodigies. Enjoy – RFBE   From the opening drumbeat of the first track “Headache”, it’s clear that Metz mean business. The self-titled debut from the Toronto based trio is … Continue reading →

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Adieu 2012!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by rfbevanbc

Well, not to brag, but I had a pretty stellar 2012. I managed to start the year seeing three gigs in one day on NYE ’11 in Calgary, got to see Public Enemy in Australia this spring, Destroyer in New Mexico this … Continue reading →

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I’m Back (not in black)

Posted on January 9, 2013 by rfbevanbc

Hello internet world, I’m back from a half-year hiatus of travel, work, being lazy, etc. If anyone is curious about some of the things I got up to, there is a wee gallery below… See you all sooner than later! … Continue reading →

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Behemoth, Watain, The Devil’s Blood and In Solitude – Rickshaw, Vancouver BC – April 21, 2012

Posted on May 21, 2012 by rfbevanbc

Unbelievable. This line-up blew my face through my ass. See the review for Abort Magazine HERE

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Tennis – Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver BC – April 27, 2012

Posted on May 21, 2012 by rfbevanbc

Indie husband and wife led group Tennis made an impressive stop in Vancouver, check out the review at Scene in the Dark HERE

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