On June 13, 2025, I dropped by “Take Your Time Back”, a no-working indie/DIY space tucked away at 648 Kingsway in Vancouver. Known for bleeding-edge punk shows, book clubs, and underground art nights, the venue’s art plastered walls and arcade machines set the mood for a raw authentic experience.
You enter through a nondescript back door, pay at the counter ($20 or PWYC—pay what you can), and immediately find yourself up close to the stage. The hole-in-the-wall layout forces you to be right in the action, making every riff and beat feel visceral.
Four local bands took the stage, each bringing its own flavor to the night:
- Great Shame (@greatshamemusic)
A high-energy grunge-punk rock trio whose first set exploded into life and had the crowd moshing from the opening chord.
- Ivan and the Taxevaders (@ivan.and.thetaxevaders)
This fresh, young indie trio delivered tight grooves and catchy hooks, weaving playful melodies with just enough edge to keep things interesting.
Post Session Burnout
A five-piece emotional pop outfit, this was their second-last show—and what a pleasure it was to witness their heartfelt anthems live, each song building on the last.Fuzzyslug (@fuzzyslug_)
Unfortunately, I had to head out before their set—but word on the street is that their fuzz-laden, rock noise took the room to another level.