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Inside Dijon's Live Communion of Sound and Soul
The shape-shifting R&B artist delivers an intimate, improvisational set that feels like one long, beautiful exhale.
By Laura Harvey
Photos by Julian Dakdouk
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Nov. 3, 2025
Vancouver, BC
Commodore Ballroom
Fresh off the release of one of 2025’s most acclaimed albums, Dijon took the stage at Vancouver’s sold-out Commodore Ballroom right on time—8:30 p.m. sharp—encircled by his band in what felt more like a living-room jam than a concert. Having just kicked off his tour in L.A., the singer and his tight-knit ensemble have been keeping fans on their toes by switching up the setlist nightly.
He opened with 2021’s “Many Times,” easing into newer material from his recent sophomore drop, Baby, including “Automatic” and “HIGHER!” Each track bled seamlessly into the next, a fluid conversation of textured guitars, layered percussion, and spontaneous joy. Songs like “rock n roll” and “Referee” felt reborn amid the swirl of R&B warmth and experimental edges.
By the time “The Dress” arrived, the entire room was singing in unison. The encore—anchored by “Skin” and “Rodeo Clown”—cemented the night’s spell: a masterclass in vulnerability, groove, and connection that reminded everyone why Dijon is one of music’s most unpredictable and magnetic performers.
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