Nas and Kendrick Lamar-approved, 19 year old New York rapper Bishop Nehru is in town, playing Fortune this Friday. Silky sexy Bob Moses are back, as is timeless folk hero Rodriguez. Local indie artists like Jody Glenham and So Loki play the all day Victory Square Block Party on Sunday. We could go on, but how about you just hit play and hear the Top 20 Artists in Vancouver this week for yourself?
Have a great week and long weekend! The VIA Weekly Playlist brought to you by our city’s #KnowFun Selectors at Do604.
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Bob Moses “Before I Fall”
This group started in Vancouver, moved to New York, and are huge absolutely everywhere. With good reason. Just try to resist their silky smooth sexy sound. Saturday @ Commodore
Rodriguez “Sugar Man”
Harkens back to another age, yet unbelievably timeless. Monday @ Orpheum.
The Nailheads “Guinea Pig”
Stand up for your rights! Let’s go! Thursday @ Lanalou’s
Monster Truck “Why Are You Not Rocking?”
Rock and roll might save your life Tuesday @ PNE
Bishop Nehru “You Stressin”
There’s no stressin’ when Nehru’s here, Friday @ Fortune.
Carissa Johnson “The Fool”
Got a song in your head? Johnson’s will get in & won’t let go. Monday @ Roxy
The White Panda “Save Dat One…”
Great vibes here. That growling voice is common lately, but pairing it with these soaring sounds is fresh. Saturday @ Imperial
Mat The Alien “MTA”
Theme song for a serious beatmaker. Saturday @ Biltmore
The Dirty Streets “White Horse”
Like The Sheepdogs last week, The Dirty Streets have been teleported from the late 60’s to rock you all night long. Thursday @ Biltmore.
MITIS “Hafan”
Uplift! Electronic production gonna be bursting through the roof of MIA this Friday
Pomo “Start Again”
A perfect pairing with Anderson Paak, Pomo’s light breezy, funky as f**k sounds are gonna set a super cool tone this Sunday @ Vogue.
Barns Courtney “Hands”
Counting the days till Courtney brings his great rockin’ Americana sound to town. Saturday @ The Media Club
Dru Hill “Shut It Down”
Guess who’s back in town? With Sisqo, Thursday @ PNE.
Peach Pit “I Want To Be Shot…”
Incredible local prog rock talent. Friday @ The Fox.
So Loki “Birthday”
Shake that! So Loki’ gonna get the Victory Square party started this Sunday.
T.Nile “Since You Came Around”
There’s something otherworldly about Nile’s breathy voice and electro pop production here. Thursday @ The Fox
Railtown Sound System “Warning”
You better be running to The Cobalt this Sunday for these reggae good vibes.
Anderson Paak “Parking Lot”
Paak’s got funk and soul in excess and he wants to share it with you. Sunday @ Vogue.
Jody Glenham “Quick American”
Like Cowboy Junkies when they’re at their dark and brooding best. Sunday @ Victory Square
Explosions In The Sky “The Ecstatics”
Pulling at your heartstrings. Sunday & Monday @ Commodore
Have an awesome time listening, and an awesome week seeing these artists, DJs, and bands live! Come back on Tuesday for the newest Do604 x Vancouver Is Awesome Weekly Playlist, the best way to get a sneak peek into the hottest bands coming to our city.
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