THE BEACHES LEAVE FANS WITH NO HARD FEELINGS IN BOSTON
ROADRUNNER — BOSTON, MA
On September 24th, Toronto rock band The Beaches brought their NO HARD FEELINGS TOUR to Boston’s Roadrunner, transforming a midweek night into a cathartic celebration of heartbreak, friendship, and unapologetic self-expression. Playing their brand-new record No Hard Feelings in full—with a few fan favorites from Blame My Ex mixed in—the band showed why their reputation as one of the most exciting live acts in rock continues to grow.
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From the first chord of “Last Girls at the Party,” the chaos was immediate. The Beaches tore into the song as if they had something to prove, transforming heartbreak into a whirlwind of sound and energy. The opener made it clear that heartbreak is never clean—you don’t come out of it unscarred—but in the middle of the mess, there’s strength in being loud, raw, and unapologetic. The way they performed it felt like a reminder that even when everything falls apart, they’ve always got each other to fall back on.
Midway through the set, The Beaches took a moment to reflect on their history with Boston. They recalled playing Boston Calling a few years back, a turning point where they realized they had truly broken into the American music scene. Hearing a U.S. crowd sing their songs back to them for the first time was, as they put it, the moment they knew they had crossed over from Canada into the States. That memory made the show feel even more special—the band beaming with gratitude as they told fans that Boston will always be a meaningful place for them to return to.
One of the most moving parts of the night came when the band slowed things down for “Lesbian of the Year.” Before the song, Leandra shared a bit about her own story—coming out later in life and the weight that comes with it. Her honesty hung heavy in the room, not in a sad way, but in a way that made everyone stop and listen. Then it was just her and Jordan at the piano, no noise, no chaos—just two friends playing a song that means a lot more than its title might let on. Fans pulled out their phone lights, and the whole room glowed as the song unfolded. It felt less like a performance and more like being let in on something deeply personal.
During “Jocelyn,” the lead singer, Jordan, stepped off the stage and walked along the front rail, singing directly to the fans. She stopped at a fan, asked them to be “that show’s Jocelyn,” and handed over the sash she had been wearing, then finished the song singing to them before returning to the stage. It was a small gesture, but it showed just how much The Beaches care about their fans and the joy they get from sharing these moments up close. The crowd loved it, making the room feel even more connected.
As the night neared its end, The Beaches circled back to “Last Girls at the Party.” Reprising the opener as the closer gave the show a full-circle moment that hit hard. This time, the song felt different—wilder, looser, like the band and the crowd had lived a whole night inside its themes and were now sending it off together. Fans shouted the lyrics like an anthem, voices hoarse but spirits high. The Beaches left Boston sweaty, smiling, and still singing. Sometimes that’s all a rock show needs to be.