Movements performed at History in Toronto this past Thursday as part of their 2025 North American spring tour, with Downward, Scowl, and Citizen co-headlining. This highly anticipated tour caught the attention of alternative and post-hardcore fans the moment it was announced, promising a night filled with some of their favourite emo tracks. The lineup was a perfect blend of pop, emo, and hardcore, with fans dancing and moshing throughout each band’s set. Scowl, the second band of the night, delivered an intense performance. Drawing strong influences from hardcore and incorporating pop elements, their set was truly engaging and unique as they seamlessly transitioned between danceable tracks and two-stepping hits. Toronto always welcomes Scowl with open arms, and they level up their live performance with every visit. They seriously know how to fire up a crowd, and that flame only grew as Citizen took the stage next. 
Opening with one of their most popular tracks, “The Night I Drove Alone” Citizen energized the crowd, with fans singing every word and filling the atmosphere with raw emotion and unity. Their set was a dynamic mix of high-energy songs that got fans moving and crowd-surfing. Switching between slower tracks that allowed everyone to fully appreciate and take in the music, a perfect balance for any set list. Finally, the long-awaited Movements took the stage. With a minimalistic stage setup, the band created an open atmosphere that allowed the crowd to focus solely on the music. Kicking off with “Afraid to Die” they got the crowd dancing right away, wasting no time. Throughout their set, they played a mix of 16 tracks spanning multiple albums, maintaining an electric energy from start and ending with hits “Deep Red” and “Daylily”. The energy was calm yet thrilling, making for an unforgettable night. Whether someone’s a long-time fan, or first time listener of Movements, their catchy songs make it easy to vibe along with them.
The tour is now in its later half, so don’t miss your chance to catch these bands live when they come to your area. The spring tour is scheduled to continue into the American Midwest before transitioning into a west coast swing lasting into April. For those who missed out or just want to relive the experience, we’ve captured some of the best moments from the show! Just below you can check out our exclusive photo gallery from March 20th in Toronto featuring Movements, Citizen and Scowl. Lastly, make sure to follow Movements on Instagram @Movementsofficial for any new updates from the band.
Article & Photos By Claudia K (@ThinkTwicePhoto)
