Photos by Lilli Newhouse + Review by Grace Rojas Smith | November 3rd, 2026

All images are from The Wldlfe’s -Long Way Home Tour in Denver, CO on 11/3/26

I first listened to The Wldlfe on April 22nd, 2025. Now, you’re probably wondering how I know so precisely when I first listened to them, but I promise there is a reasonable explanation for my certainty. April 22, 2025 was both my 26th birthday and my first time seeing Knox on tour. The Wldlfe were the opening act for Knox’s Going Going Gone tour at The Gothic Theater in Denver, CO. Before this day, I had absolutely no clue who these guys were, what their music was like, or really, what to expect from them during an opening act; much less a headlining show. However, after watching them perform their very first song that night, I had decided two things. One, I was getting some of their merch after the show, and two, I was 100% leaving The Gothic a fan of The Wldlfe – no questions asked. Ever since then, I have eagerly followed their ventures and familiarized myself with their diverse discography spanning about a decade. Naturally, when they announced their new album, Revolver, 2026, and their Long Way Home tour, I was absolutely over the moon! But I also had some questions…

The Wldlfe performed at The Marquis Theater in Denver, Colorado, on November 3rd, 2026. Full transparency here: walking into this show, I was a little nervous for them. The Marquis can be a tough venue to dominate because of its size and, in my experience at other shows, the acoustics have left me less than underwhelmed. Venue aside, I saw Jansen, Carson, and Jack absolutely rock a short opener set a year ago, but now they had a full main-act show to deliver. On top of that, this band also had to execute a show that did justice to Revolver, which I have already claimed is a behemoth of an album in every sense of the word. In short, a lot was riding on this show.

They featured two openers, Pleasure Prince followed by Landon Conrath. Pleasure Prince was brand new to me, and I enjoyed their set overall. Landon Conrath took the stage soon after 8 pm and absolutely crushed it. I knew a song or two, but his voice, stage presence, and humility made him a standout moment for me. The crowd hung on to every word he sang from the moment he stepped on stage until the very last note he delivered. Landon proved to me, once again, that much like The Wldlfe, you should never miss an opening act.

Soon after, the moment of truth arrived.

Jansen, Carson, and Jack opened the show with “Ruby,” from their new album, Revolver, 2026, followed by “Close to You,” one of their older pieces. Their energy was electric from the moment they stepped on stage, and by the end of their third song, “Delusional,” it was clear they weren't backing down. Jansen then took a moment to let the crowd know that they’re not the type of band to speak too much during their sets and that their goal is to “rip as many songs as possible,” and that they did.

One of the few times I heard Jansen speak into the microphone was to briefly acknowledge that Carson was having a technical issue. Honestly, I had no idea this was happening, and I don’t think anyone noticed either. I was standing right in front of their side-stage setup, so I could see their team troubleshooting in real time. From what I could deduce, I don't think the issue was fully resolved, but Carson took it like a champ and jumped right back into the set as if nothing had happened. The resolution will remain a mystery to me, I suppose, but I will say this: if it weren’t mentioned in the show, I don’t think anyone would have known there was an issue at all.

I spent the rest of the show absolutely baffled by the fact that this band made such a small stage and such an intimate show feel larger than life, like a sold-out arena tour. The set list playfully bounced around their discography, which I was a little worried about at first– a lack of creative direction can really kill a show, but it turned out to be a methodical choice. No matter where I looked in the room for those 75 minutes, someone was singing along.

Something that I really loved about both their opening act a year ago and their headliner show this year was their commitment to audience engagement. The band demands as much from the audience as the audience demands from them, and I absolutely loved it. From cheers, to claps, to sing-alongs, the band’s requests and the crowd’s eagerness to please created such a tantalizing atmosphere around the venue that was so exquisitely hypnotic to watch.

After leading us through songs from Heaven is a place, 2024, Goodbye To All Of That,2023, Repaint My Mind,2021, and Revolver,2026, they closed out the show by very generously giving us an extra song, “Make Me Cry,” followed by “Somebody’s Gonna Love You.” Part of me wishes they'd given songs from Revolver a little more love, but honestly, the songs we did get were so flawlessly performed that I didn’t mind the absence of tracks like “California Can"(arguably the best song on that album).

Once the collective effervescence of the night wore off, I realized it was truly silly of me to ever doubt the band’s ability to overcome the imaginary hurdles I had put in front of them. In fact, they cleared them. Watching The Wldlfe’s show at The Marquis in Denver reminded me why I love live music. They didn't put on a performance; they curated and executed an unforgettable experience, and I cannot wait to see what’s next for Jansen, Carson, and Jack.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

NOV 8 SUN

Skullys Music Diner @ 7:00 PM

Columbus, OH, United States

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NOV 9 MON

The Mod Club @ 7:00 PM

Toronto, ON, Canada

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NOV 11 WED

Brighton Music Hall @ 7:00 PM

Allston, MA, United States