It’s another great week of summer events, with the country stars like Jon Pardi (pictured above) rockin’ Red Truck on Saturday, the Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival, a DJ double header of Hot Chip and The Juan MacLean at Celebrities, and big names like Flume playing sold out shows.
Have a listen to the Top 20 Songs of the Week, as picked by our city’s #KnowFun Selectors, Do604, then get out there and see these incredible artists live!
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The Juan Maclean “I’ve Waited For So Long”
Get transported to The Juan Maclean’s digital future groove.
The Cat Empire “Bulls”
It doesn’t get much more celebratory than this.
Hot Chip “Huarache Lights”
Hot Chip have been making dance music with the most unique flavours for ages now, and with Huarache Lights, they prove they’re nowhere near slowing down.
Lyrics Born “Callin Out”
At the top of his game, an unbeatable funk rap master.
Hurray For The Riff Raff “Blue Ridge Mountain”
On the porch, armed with a banjo and a gorgeous voice.
Flume “Smoke & Retribution”
Seemingly out of nowhere, Flume burst onto the scene only a couple years ago, delivering a unique sense of much needed soul to the unnaturally cold EDM scene.
Dan Davidson “Found”
Swingin’ way above his weight, this Albertan country star is carving a path that’ll take his star internationally.
Colour In The Clouds “27 Flowers”
From quick spitting stream of consciousness vocals to drawn out voices in unison, to whiskey-ravaged throat screaming, all tied together by relentless guitars, bass, and drums, Colour In The Clouds is unbelievably powerful.
Ultimate Painting “Bills”
Think early 90’s Sonic Youth, cruising with the top down through small town America.
Lil Yachty “Nada” (with Leaf)
Slip, slowly, into the VIP back room…
Comrades “Benjamin Swenson”
BS don’t give a s**t.
Jon Pardi “Night Shift”
Workin’ hard all day and all night, Pardi is a top rated Billboard Country star.
Molly Nilsson “The Diamond Song”
Get minimal. Get quirky.
Frazey Ford “September Fields”
Effortless confidence in her voice, Ford carries you high above the fields of troubles.
The Deslondes “Still Someone”
Off in the desert, a lonely cry to the big ol sky.
Gal Gracen “infinity”
The lo fi sounds of Gal Gracen are irresistable.
Foals “A Knife In The Ocean”
Completely the opposite of the effect a knife would have in the ocean, it seems that everything Foals release has powerful ripples around the world.
Marissa Nadler “Hungry Is The Ghost”
If you love Sharon Van Etten, you’ll love Nadler’s gorgeous voice and songwriting.
Summering “In Linear”
Local prog rock band played this year’s Levitation Vancouver, with spine tingling sounds totally on par with the incredible level of talent of their psychedelic peers.
Wes Mackey “Ganges Blues”Mackey’s your guide to a land seeped in thick, soulful blues.
Have an awesome time listening, and an awesome week and long weekend seeing these artists, DJs, and bands live! Come back next Monday for another Do604 x Vancouver Is Awesome Weekly Playlist, the best way to get a sneak peek into the hottest bands coming to our city.
And at any time, check out our Vancouver Events calendar to see the best of what's coming to our city. Never miss another great show!
