Metric Returns to Seattle with All the Feelings Tour

It was one of those great Seattle summer nights that make you feel lucky to be outside with live music. The sky stayed bright well into the evening, and Chateau Ste. Michelle looked especially peaceful as people settled in for the All the Feelings tour featuring Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars. The winery’s lawns created a relaxed atmosphere that made the entire night feel like a gathering of old friends.

Broken Social Scene has always been one of the most fascinating collectives in indie music. Formed in Toronto in 1999 by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning, the group grew into a creative family whose lineup has included Feist, Emily Haines, Amy Millan, Andrew Whiteman, Charles Spearin, Justin Peroff, and many others. Their sound blends post rock textures with emotional indie rock, often swelling into arrangements that feel communal and alive. Their breakthrough record You Forgot It in People helped define the early 2000s indie era and cemented their reputation as a band that thrives on collaboration and joyful experimentation. Their most recent release, Remember The Humans, continued their tradition of creating music that feels intimate, expansive, and rooted in the friendships that have sustained them for decades.

Metric’s story is equally rich. Emily Haines and James Shaw began writing together in 1998, eventually forming a band that would become one of Canada’s most enduring and innovative indie rock acts. Joined by Joshua Winstead and Joules Scott-Key, Metric developed a sound that blends sharp guitar work, pulsing synths, and Haines’ unmistakable voice. Their early albums Old World Underground, Where Are You Now and Live It Out helped establish them as leaders of the indie rock movement, while Fantasies and Synthetica expanded their reach with songs that became festival anthems and film soundtrack staples. Their most recent album Romanticize The Dive continued the themes of its predecessor and showcased their ability to evolve while staying true to their identity. Metric’s longevity comes from their commitment to craft, their dynamic live performances, and the creative partnership at the heart of the band.

All of this history made the night at Chateau Ste. Michelle feel especially meaningful. Broken Social Scene opened the evening with the kind of loose, free-spirited energy that only they can conjure. A group of musicians onstage, each adding their own spark, created a warm and communal atmosphere. Their set was filled with fan favorites that immediately pulled the crowd in. The highlight came when Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw walked out to join them for “Anthems for a Seventeen-Year-Old Girl.”

The audience lit up at the sight of them, and the collaboration felt like a nod to the deep connections that have shaped these bands over the years. Haines smiled as the song ended and told the crowd that they were getting ready and would be back out soon, a playful tease that added to the anticipation.

Emily Haines arrived with her signature mix of grace and fire. She looked radiant and moved with effortless energy across the stage. Metric’s setup was striking, with analog machines positioned on each side of the band and drummer Scott-Key elevated between two video screens. Haines’ keyboard sat in the middle on wheels, allowing her to glide back and forth as she alternated between singing and playing. Shaw and Winstead were on each of the side providing the riffs and bass throughout the evening.

Metric’s set blended new songs from their latest record with beloved favorites. After performing “Gold Guns Girls,” Haines welcomed both Stars and Broken Social Scene back onstage for a full band performance of “Loyal.” It was one of the standout moments of the night. All three bands together, filling the stage with sound and joy, created a sense of celebration that rippled through the crowd. You could feel the history between them, the years of shared tours and shared beginnings.

Haines paused to speak to the audience and explained the heart behind the All the Feelings tour. She said that she and Shaw wanted to bring this tour to life with the friends they had known since they were kids and described it as a privilege to play for everyone at the winery. Haines went on to share memories from the early days of the band, and couple of people who stand out supporting them in that era. One included Jed who rented his place to them when they were starting off in LA back in 2003 and the other to Ryan from Bear Creek Studio just down the road, who helped them record “Gimme Sympathy.” She dedicated the song to Jed and Ryan before launching into it. The main set closed with “Combat Baby,” sending the crowd into a frenzy as the band left the stage.

They returned moments later for an encore featuring “Help I’m Alive” and “Black Sheep.” The audience had been standing the entire time, but this final stretch brought the energy to its peak. People sang along, danced, and shouted the lyrics into the night air. Metric always delivers a memorable experience when they come through Seattle, and this show was no exception. The music was powerful, the crowd was joyful, and every moment felt worth savoring.

Until next time Metric.