Frost Children
Anticipation was growing at MTelus, and Frost Children made sure to start the night on the absolute right note. Their set opened smoothly, with heavy bass vibrations reverberating through the venue and strong and clear vocals easily delivering lyrics to the audience. Lights flashed all around the sibling duo and their drummer on stage, adding to the already powerful electronic set.
The crowd was absolutely loving them, dancing along to their intoxicating tracks. Angel Prost and Lulu Prost, siblings from St. Louis, Missouri, clearly showed their love for their music, dancing around together and screaming into each other’s faces. They looked incredible on stage together, exuding a sense of power and creative genius. The audience clearly picked up on this, cheering loudly at everything they did. Since 2020, Frost Children have released four albums.
As if their set wasn’t strong enough, things made a complete flip when both of them picked up electric guitars. Their vocals got heavier, their riffs were absolutely nuts, and the drums got faster and heavier as well. This added an incredible pop-punk element to their set that I didn’t expect, but I loved every minute of it. There was not a single dull moment during Frost Children’s set, as the energy was insanely high, and the crowd clearly got a real good kick out of them. It was an amazing opening set for this crazy lineup.
Pretty Sick
Steering away from the electronic start of the night, Pretty Sick took a much more rock direction and made their way on stage with a strong and positive energy. The crowd instantly took to it, dancing along and cheering loudly for Sabrina Fuentes as she showed off the amazing things she can do with her vocals. The entire band played perfectly together, showing incredible instrumental talent. They never skipped a beat, playing song after song and keeping the crowd on their toes.
Their set was perfectly balanced with fast and joyous songs that the crowd thrashed around to and songs that were slower and sombre, bringing everyone to sway appropriately. They were really strong performers that brought a good and lively energy to the MTelus audience as they waited for the night’s headliner. The crowd seemed to eat up Pretty Sick’s set, and so did I.
Yves Tumor
Finally, after two incredible openers, it was time for Yves Tumor to take their rightful place on center stage, dressed head to toe in leather. No time was wasted. Their set started with “God is a Circle,” beautifully building up the crowd with the dramatics in the song.
They absolutely brought it, and I was staring up ahead in awe within the very first song of the night. Large metal mesh cages stood proudly behind Yves Tumor and their band members, holding several powerful LED lights that flashed a veil of pinks and oranges over the performers.
There was so much to keep the crowd’s attention on. Yves Tumor walked all over the stage, interacting with their band members who executed everything with perfection. Their voice was like velvet, tingling everyone’s senses and bringing their audience to dance like nobody’s watching. The audience was helplessly drawn in by their distinct voice, singing their genius lyrics back to them while Yves Tumor encouraged them to sing louder.
Their stage presence was incredible and unmatched. Emitting an inspiring and cool energy that would make anyone watch in amazement and admiration. Their set was eerie, sexy, and wonderfully addictive, with songs like “Jackie,” “Licking And Orchid,” “Crushed Velvet,” and “Asteroid Blues” beautifully dramatizing the setlist.
Lead guitarist Chris Greatti showed off his immense talent with guitar solos that had me in shock, making his guitar produce the gnarliest of sounds while the audience absolutely lost it, cheering and screaming in approval.
Things got even more intense when drummer Rhy Hastings took his turn for a solo as well, going nuts on his instrument, hitting the toms and cymbals with great precision and rhythm. It quickly turned into a back-and-forth between the two musicians, almost as if they were communicating with one another using their respective instruments.
The chemistry between Yves Tumor and Chris Greatti is unmatched. They constantly danced together, leaned on each other’s backs, adding depth to the performance for the audience to feed off of. Not only was the show incredible but watching each performer clearly enjoy themselves as they gave it their all will always give me a warm feeling.
Yves Tumor’s performance was eccentric, groovy, and full to the brim with life and unimaginable talents. Everyone on stage seemed to have a good time performing, and their audience ate it all up, cheering loudly and singing along to their favourites of Yves Tumor’s tracks. Everyone was enchanted by their presence from the very beginning of the show to the very last moments, a heavy feeling of satisfaction settling in each person as they exited the venue with joyous expressions on their faces.
Overall, the concert was a phenomenal success, with each artist bringing their unique sound and energy to the stage. It was a night to remember and one that left the audience wanting more.
Review – Jamie Siddall
Photos – Ema Riot
