This Toronto date marks Wilt’s first time performing on Canadian soil, and their excitement is immediately infectious. The band delivers dynamic indie-rock, blending a driving rhythm with raw, melancholic vocals. The lead vocalist is constantly interactive, reaching out to the front rows and engaging the audience between songs, definitely gaining a slew of new fans who are unfamiliar with their music before the night. Their setlist is lean but impactful, carving out a successful niche for themselves. It’s a genuine surprise how many Torontonians already know the lyrics, screaming back the verses in a show of instant devotion that fills the small room with raw, powerful sound.
On an already tight stage, the four members—vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and drummer—utilize every available inch, lending the performance a sprawling presence that makes the room feel much larger. In a delightful nod to the local city, they drop a cover from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, instantly earning a massive cheer from the comic’s hometown crowd. They cap the set by leading a loud chant-along during one of their own anthems, leaving the audience fully warmed and ready for the main event.
