Big Thief in Vancouver

Big Thief is an American indie rock band formed in Brooklyn in 2015, led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Adrianne Lenker alongside guitarist Buck Meek and drummer James Krivchenia. The band became known through albums including Masterpiece, Capacity, U.F.O.F., Two Hands and Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, as well as songs such as “Not,” “Paul” and “Vampire Empire.” The band’s 2022 tour took its full-band performances through North American and European theatres and concert halls, including London’s Eventim Apollo. Big Thief also performed at Glastonbury that year, then headlined Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago in 2023.

Porches is an American synth-pop and indie-rock project created by singer, songwriter and producer Aaron Maine in Pleasantville, New York, in 2010. The project is known for albums including Pool, The House and Ricky Music, as well as songs such as “Underwater,” “Hour” and “Mood.” In 2016, Porches toured behind Pool and performed at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago. A North American headline run followed the release of All Day Gentle Hold!, presenting the material in clubs and theatres through Maine and a touring band.