New Polaris Prize winner Kaytranada (pictured) is bringing his cool production to town, Jack Garratt is gonna get you hot n bothered, Peaches is gonna teach you some new tricks, and Psychic TV is gonna take you on a trip.
We’re also stoked for shows with amazing opening bands like Eric Copeland at the Animal Collective show, and Transviolet at the Lany show.
And, as always, we’ve got some hot local talent that should not be missed, like Sophia Danai, Spectres, and Sex With Strangers.
Hit play, and hear who you should be seeing this week! 20 songs, all by artists playing Vancouver this week, picked by our city's #knowfun Selectors at Do604.
https://open.spotify.com/user/do604/playlist/3JZh1e5yI2WQI5zTZPLZ9s
Kaytranada “Weight Off (with BadBadNotGood)”
Fresh off winning the top prize for music artistry in the country (the Polaris), Kaytranada’s in Vancouver this Friday @ the Vogue.
Jack Garratt “Far Cry”
Absolutely on fire right now, don’t miss this rising UK star Monday @ the Commodore.
¡Mayday! “Can’t Take It With You”
Like The Roots, just waaaaaaaaay darker & dirtier, ¡Mayday! is a hip hop group that plays their parts live. Their 2015 album Future Vintage is gold from track 1 to 19. Don’t miss ‘em this Friday @ Alexander.
Twin Peaks “Stand in the Sand”
Skeptical as f**k by a band stealing the name of the much loved cult series, we are overjoyed that their music kicks serious ass. Don’t miss Twin Peaks this Thursday @ the Biltmore.
Eric Copeland “Kids in a Coma”
Equally as weird & wonderful as the super famous band he’s opening for, don’t miss Copeland Tuesday @ the Vogue (with Animal Collective).
Transviolet “Future”
Opening for Lany this Thursday @ Venue, Transviolet is a band for fans of Halsey and Zella Day. Their newest single “Future” is an addictive chickie pop party.
DJ Shadow “Nobody Speak (with Run The Jewels)”
Shadow’s got more lives than a cat. From garnering international attention with his landmark 1st album, to working through dark places on the Outsider, Shadow is back and feeling more fresh than ever. See the master live this Sunday @ Commodore.
Peaches “Close Up (with Kim Gordon)”
Unlike any other artist out there, Peaches has no filter. Get NSFW on Wednesday @ the Commodore.
Royal Canoe “Walk Out On The Water”
There’s nothing this six-piece from Winnipeg can’t do. Be mesmerized this Friday @ Imperial.
Spectres “16 Years”
Dark, brooding, as rad as f**k. Rock out to Spectres on Friday @ Black Lab’s fundraiser party.
Allah-Las “Could Be You”
Kick back with the perfect rock n roll expanse of the Allah-Las road trip music this Tuesday @ the Biltmore.
Moon Duo “Wilding”
Yes, Dinosaur Jr are legends and are headlining. But we wouldn’t miss Moon Duo’s opening set this Friday @ Commodore even if a pack of Tyrannosauruses were standing in the way.
GTA “Little Bit of This (with Vince Staples)”
Bounce to the sound of this very-Miami electronic duo, dropping everything to get you moving, from house to trap to hip hop. Saturday @ Celebrities.
Sophia Danai “Bitter”
We just keep waiting for Danai to blow up; she’s got all the pieces to be a superstar. Catch her at Guilt & Co on Friday, it may be the last time you can catch her in such an intimate venue.
KT Tunstall “Maybe It’s A Good Thing”
Sounding like Sheryl Crow at her very best, Tunstall is upbeat and ready to rock the Commodore this Thursday.
Jacques Greene “You Can’t Deny”
Keep it up all night long this Saturday @ Biltmore.
Sex With Strangers “Momento”
New album release party by local electro indie band who ain’t too shy to say what’s on their dirty minds. Saturday @ the Fox.
Opiuo “Huxley Hustle”
Aussie DJ is gonna take you on a psychedelic trip this Saturday @ Red Room.
Alexandria Maillot “Sunday Sara”
Perfect for chill Sunday vibes: see the swoon-pop songstress @ Studio Records.
Psychic TV “E-Mail”
Like Peaches this week, Psychic TV really are on their own trip. As uncategorizable as their Friday @ Venue.
Have an awesome time listening to the playlist, and seeing these artists, DJs, and bands live! Come back on Monday 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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