HD PowerShot camera whose audio for video of rock concerts is decent?

Many years ago, I bought a Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH. I loved the camera as it not only took good pictures, but the sound quality of videos I took of live metal and rock concerts was outstanding.
Then, the camera broke after many years of good use.
Since then, I have purchased several new PowerShot cameras only to find that the sound quality of the videos from live shows is awful. The sound is severely distorted by procession instruments (bass and drums).
Can anyone recommend an HD PowerShot camera whose audio for video of rock concerts is decent? I don’t want a dedicated video camera.
Thanks much -- Denis

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