Valley, the indie-pop trio that’s quickly become known for their infectious melodies and indie pop sound made their way to the Bronson Theatre on Friday night on the tail end of their 2024 North American tour. Their fifth album, entitled Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden was a culmination of old and new as the band has found their sound and are now working to perfect it.
As many Friday night shows go, the energy was high to kick off the weekend, the crowd was buzzing and ready for the group to get on stage. Valley wasted no time in showcasing why they’ve earned a dedicated fanbase. Their set was a calculated blend of fan favourites and newer songs, hitting all the right emotional notes.
It was hard to believe it was a cold November evening outside, as the band’s summery synths and field of flowers on stage made it seem like the like August vibes were still hanging on.
The musicianship was impressive throughout. Rob Laska’s smooth guitar work was paired with Alex Dimauro’s bass lines at the backbone of the Valley’s sound. Karah James as usual set the standard on the drums while also leading vocals during several of the songs.
In an era of disposable pop, Valley stands out as a band that creates songs with both depth and accessibility, with plenty of radio-ready hits. Their thoughtful lyrics and infectious hooks strike the perfect balance between pop-chart potential and the indie ethos, and it’s clear that they’re destined for even greater things.
An all-Canadian lineup on the evening was kickstarted by renforshort. The Toronto singer-songwriter got the audience involved early with a cover of Chappell Roan’s “Red Wine Supernova,” before moving into her biggest hits such as “I drive me mad” and “Mind Games.”
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