It is said live music fosters connection, community, artistry, and can help with social, emotional, and even our physical well-being.
Losing Momentum, a local band consisting of local high school students, highlights the importance and impact of live music and the opportunities that it creates.
The band consists of six members between the ages of 14-17 and includes vocalist Gwyn Glover, guitarists Delband Doraki, Robert Alvarez, and Luca Wittmann, bassist Evan Lam, and Drummer Ash Armen.
A fun fact: all of the members of the band can play more than one instrument, and their formation has its roots here in the campus neighbourhoods.
Glover, Doraki, and Alvarez originally met during guitar lessons at Wesbrook Community Centre, and from there decided to form a band.
Needing a bassist, another guitarist, and a drummer, they began pulling in other musically-inclined friends from their personal networks.
Glover had met Lam at a summer camp run by the School of Rock, Doraki knew Wittmann from climbing, and Armen was found on Facebook.
With all pieces in place, Losing Momentum was formed in March 2025, unified by a shared love for music and motivation to create.
Their band name was coined from their relatable experience of “(losing) energy towards the end of practice.” Even if they do get tired in practice, in performance their presence is inspiring.
Their most recent performance was at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre for a skating event organized by Norma Rose Point school and was a great success.
The band members say they’d like to continue to play for Norma Rose Point events like the upcoming Spring Fair, as well as looking into playing at UBC farm and events in Kitsilano. They’re also hoping to branch out and reach their goal to open for another local band at a professional venue.
To date, the band has been playing mostly covers of rock songs, but they’re currently working on their own original music. Their favourite songs to play together are “Speaking Terms” by Snail Mail, and the classic “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac.
In the meantime, the group continues to practice at Wesbrook Community Centre or at each other’s houses so they can share their skills and experiences through music with the world. Check them out on Instagram at @losingmomentumband.
OLIVIA HAI LAI JIAO IS A STUDENT AT UNIVERSITY HILL SECONDARY SCHOOL.