Festival

At Rifflandia 2024, Crash Test Dummies Turned Back the Clock

Main Stage, September 15

PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024

Even at the relatively early timeslot of six p.m., legendary Winnipeg folksy alt-rockers Crash Test Dummies were a fair few minutes late ...

Elisapie, William Basinski, Jeremy Dutcher and Alanis Obomsawin Lead VIFF Live 2024

PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024

Organizers have announced the details for the sprawling lineup of screenings, live performances and more scheduled to take place as part of...

L7 Came Out Swinging at Rifflandia

Phillips, September 15

PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024

Although I came of age in the '90s, I somehow missed the L7 train. At the time of their performance at Rifflandia, I hadn't seen ...

Oliver Tree Brought the Weird to Rifflandia

Main Stage, September 14

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

Oliver Tree is an absolute weirdo. Like, did you know he's actually from Victoria? You don't need to look that up. He lived here until he ...

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Gave Murder on the Main Stage at Rifflandia

Main Stage, September 14

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

This set took a long time to get going. Literally, English singer/songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor didn't hit the stage until almost a...

Rezz Let the Bass Do the Talking at Rifflandia

Main Stage, September 13

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

Since Fyre Festival founder Ja Rule attempted to overstay his welcome, pushing a track or two beyond his set time until his DJ had to tell...

Slayyyter's Rifflandia Set Was Wet (Literally) and Wild

Main Stage, September 13

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

Stuck with a relatively early set at six p.m., it was surprising that Slayyyter was legally allowed to perform in the daylight. If you've ...

Tokyo Police Club Took a Well-Earned Bow at Rifflandia

Main Stage, September 13

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024

Doubtlessly one of the most bittersweet moments in the festival's storied history, Rifflandia 2024 launched the final tour of Newmarket...