This week is packed with great shows, including emotional Daughter, upbeat James Vincent McMorrow, and growly July Talk, but the hero of the week has to be YG (pictured), the rapper we need in the age of Donald Trump.
Here are this week's Top 20 Do-Not-Miss shows, plus our new playlist with songs by every artist. Have a read, have a listen, this is the Top 20, as chosen by our city's #knowfun Selectors at Do604.
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Van Damsel “Best of Everything”
Gonna make a big splash at The Biltmore on Thursday.
YG “One Time Comin’”
Oh shit everybody start runnin! to The Vogue for this hot hot show show.
The Pack A.D. “Yes, I Know”
Since Tintype, The Pack A.D. have been delivering ruthlessly badass fuzzed out garage rock. Catch their fiery performance of new Positive Thinking material this Saturday at Fortune.
July Talk “Picturing Love”
Like Tom Waits rejuvenated, the growly soul of July Talk is addictive. Get your fix at Commodore twice this week!
Rufus Du Sol “Innerbloom”
We just love Rufus Du Sol’s vibe. It’s sun-drenched, uplifting, and danceable good times. Let loose on Thursday at The Imperial.
Pussy Riot “Make America Great Again”
Despite the seriousness of the issues that Pussy Riot tackles and sacrifices themselves for, we love that they have fun with their tunes. At the Rickshaw this Monday.
The Tourist Company “Sputnik”
The new Tourist Company reminds us of The Besnard Lakes at their massive orchestral best. Catch this local talent as they explode on the scene at The Fox this Saturday night.
Pup “Sleep In The Heat”
Thrashin’ and lashin’ guitars, tear up The Cobalt this Monday night!
Brasstronaut “Hawk”
Brasstronaut have delivered their best album yet. No surprise it’s self titled, the band should be proud of this one! Hear it all live on Friday at Fortune.
Daughter “The End”
The emotion Daughter puts into their music, lyrically and musically, is undeniably some of the most powerful ever. Experience the power this Friday at QE Theatre.
James Vincent McMorrow “Rising Water”
The new album is “We Move” & with groove-laden tracks like this, what that amazing voice, the whole damn room’s gonna be moving at The Commodore on Thursday night.
Devours “The Jaws of Angst”
Highly anticipated & highly recommended show! At The China Cloud on Thursday.
Alex Cameron “Happy Ending”
Like Handsome Furs or any of Dan Boeckner’s indie electro rock projects? You’ll love Alex Cameron, opening for Thee Oh Sees at The Rickshaw on Saturday.
Cedric Gervais “With You”
Find yourself in club vibe heaven with Cedric Gervais this weekend at Celebrities.
The Widdler “Roots Dub”
Echoing heavy bass, this is perfect dub. Get down to it at Red Room.
Tor “Days Gone”
Tor is one of the many cray talented Loci Records artists who will play at this showcase at Celebrities Friday night.
Ryan Hemsworth “Commas”
Hemsworth is a party master. Need to get your dance on? Get yerself to Fortune.
Trace “Heavy Shoulders”
Thoughtful lyrics backed by glitchy beats. Get sexy with Trace at the Biltmore on Tuesday.
Mndsgn “Alluptoyou”
Catch this LA based producer’s Stones Throw chill vibe at Alexander on Tuesday.
Paper Lions “End of July”
Paper Lions sing “if you never come back” as though we’d ever turn away from their fantastic tunes. Live at The Biltmore on Saturday.
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