May 2022 Clubs & Concerts in Vancouver

NEXT picks the 10 essential Vancouver live music shows this month.

The Regrettes

Sat., May 21, 6 pm / $40
Fortune Sound Club

With tracks that soared on surf-punk riffs and riot-grrrl spunk, The Regrettes have been a teen-punk phenomenon for years. Their new album, Further Joy, has taken them in an undeniably poppy direction, but don’t mistake it for selling out: their stage presence, relatability, and defiant spirit haven’t gone anywhere. Don’t miss this show if you’re looking for an indie-pop sound with a mosh-pit vibe.

Homeshake

Rickshaw
Mon., May 16, 7 pm / $33

Homeshake’s atmospheric ruminations on life and depression are pure catharsis.

Sir Chloe

Fox Cabaret
Fri., May 20, 7 pm /$26

Edgy, screamable sounds from one of TikTok’s alternative music icons.

Purity Ring

Hollywood
Sun., June 5, 7pm / $50

Eerie electro-pop band Purity Ring have been avant-garde musical innovators since the aughts.

Slaughter Beach, Dog

Hollywood
Mon., May 16, 7 pm / $30

The cult-classic band’s shows are a masterclass in laid-back indie.

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Vogue
Fri., May 13, 6:30 pm / $28

A social media star with the musical chops to back up the hype.

Car Seat Headrest

Commodore
Fri., May 20, 7 pm / $60

They’re one of the most iconic alternative artists of the 21st century – don’t miss it.

Night Lovell

Rickshaw
Sat., May 7, 6:30 pm / $35

Tense beats and haunting vocal samples define this Canadian rapper’s sound.

Kranium

Imperial
Wed., May 11, 8 pm / $30

Acclaimed reggae and dancehall artist brings the heat to the Imperial.

Ezra Furman

Hollywood
Tues., May 24, 8 pm / $23

Furman’s heartfelt, literary lyrics cut right to the heart of teen angst and queer yearning.

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