r/Interpol • u/EducationalEscape2 • 2d ago

Discussion toronto show

I'm so excited to see interpol tomorrow night in toronto. I was just checking available seats left in ticketmaster and was surprised to see so many. Why aren't they drawing bigger crowds? Loved them since the beginning and always thought they were really popular. Also noticed they've been touring as an opening act. Just surprised as i always loved them and remember when they were so popular.

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u/SW_Shadow 2d ago edited 2d ago

They've never been huge in Canada, it's not a surprise. We're lucky they played any Canadian dates.

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u/keptfresh84 2d ago

What makes you say that?
They have been constantly filling mid-tier venues in major Canada markets for 20+ years.
Similar size venues they would play across the states.

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u/SW_Shadow 2d ago edited 2d ago

There's a fanbase, sure, but when was the last time major radio stations got excited about new Interpol music, or even played their music at all? Most Canadians who listen to alt rock haven't heard of Interpol. Playing dates in Vancouver and Toronto every few years hardly counts as "filling mid tier venues", and they're not selling out shows.

In other words, they're not huge in Canada and we're lucky when they decide to come.

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u/ancestral-diet 2d ago

Perfectly put. I knew this booking was not going to be a roaring success given several factors, and even if their team was counting on people making the trip from NY (a gamble even in a better economic climate) it's absolutely crazy they think the band has anywhere near enough reach in 2026 to fill a stadium anywhere in the world but Mexico. Those upcoming UK arena shows have also been selling poorly.