The Shelter Live Tour hits us this week, and it's no surprise that EDM double header Porter Robinson and Madeon (pictured) have sold out both of their Vancouver shows. Here are the 20 artists you must NOT miss this week in Vancouver, picked by our city's #knowfun Selectors at Do604 and compiled into our newest Spotify playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/user/do604/playlist/3JZh1e5yI2WQI5zTZPLZ9s
Porter Robinson and Madeon “Shelter”
Whatta duo! Playing together, 2 shows in a row! Tuesday & Wednesday at the Vogue.
Kungs “I Feel So Bad”
“I Feel So Bad” is all you’ll be saying if you miss Kung’s show Friday at Celebrities.
Swimm “Groupie”
Sure it’s a Rooney show but we’re especially stoked to see Florida’s Swimm! Saturday at the Biltmore.
Hawksley Workman “Teenage Cats”
One of the most unpredictable artists out there, Workman gets funny (and channels The Cure’s Robert Smith) with Teenage Cats. Wednesday at St James Hall.
The Head and The Heart “All We Ever Knew”
Those sweet tunes are a sign. Find yourself at The Orpheum this Monday.
Lone “Alpha Wheel”
Lone is making his Vancouver debut at Celebrities this Friday. Don’t miss it.
The Prettys “Tonight”
Lo fi perfection. Thursday at Fortune.
Lee Fields & The Expressions “Wish You Were Here”
Gonna show you all the love that this much soul brings. Wednesday at the Imperial.
Layzie Bone “This Ain’t Livin’”
Life without Thugs-n-Harmony’s Layzie Bone’s cool lazy tracks in your ears. Thursday at Alexander.
Wild Child “Fools”
Much-loved Austin group are making a rare Vancouver appearance. Don’t be a Fool, catch their show. Tuesday at The Biltmore.
Nightmares On Wax “Scratch That!”
This DJ is a legend who’s gonna school y’all in the most beat-heavy way. Saturday at Open Studios.
Jo Passed “Singular”
One of the hardest working artists in our city, Joseph Hirabayashi’s plays in many bands, but has been cranking out wicked lo fi guitar & sweet vocalized music with this solo project. See him live Friday at the Astoria.
The Dandy Warhols “Catcher In The Rye”
A friend of ours says The Dandy Warhols are the best live band ever. What do you think? Test his opinion out. Tuesday at the Commodore.
Jeff Gladstone “Lionhearted”
More snow’s in the forecast for Thursday. Tuck yourself into Falconetti’s with a glass of scotch and catch the jazz soul of Jeff Gladstone. Thursday at Falconetti’s.
Girlfriends and Boyfriends “Forgiven Lust”
Any Joy Division fans out there? You’re love Girlfriends and Boyfriends. Thursday at Fortune.
The Cut Losses “It’s All In My Head”
The new Cut Losses album, Dolphin, is amazing, and the band puts on an excellent live show. Monday at The Roxy.
The Paper Kites “Renegade”
The Paper Kites are as listenable as ever on their newest album. Here’s hoping they turn the volume up at the Rio to get us up and dancing. Thursday & Friday at The Rio.
Terence Jack “Errors”
Jack’s been making no Errors lately, tearing up the road and the airwaves with his newest tunes. See him live at the Biltmore this Thursday.
Kellen Saip “Take Me Away”
We’re big fans of Kellen Saip’s growling powerful music, so when we heard he was playing on Friday at Slickety Jim’s, we just had to give it a top spot of the week.
Sarah Jane Scouten “Red Rocking Chair”
Whoa this voice. Sending chills up and down our spines; you gotta get those chills live this Friday at The Fox for Railtown Sessions’ show and vinyl release featuring 4 of our city’s most talented artists.
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