This weekend a trip to the island is in order! The lineup at Legends Valley Music Festival is smokin’ hot, with Dirty Heads (pictured), The Sheepdogs, and Sublime with Rome givin’ serious vibes to this week’s playlist.
If you’re staying in town, and love rap, enter to win tickets to Riff Raff. If you love prog rock, enter to win tickets to This Will Destroy You.
There’s plenty more to check out, like Actors’ video screening party, and The Wild Romantics at the Folk Road Show, and so much more. Have a listen to these top 20 artists, as picked by our city’s #KnowFun Selectors at Do604, then get out there and check these artists out live.
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Sublime with Rome “Sirens”
Sound the siren, the head boppin, spliff tokin sound of Sublime with Rome is in BC this weekend, playing Saturday at Legends Valley Music Festival.
Turnover “Humblest Pleasures”
There’s no reason for this Virginian group to be humble, this is perfect indie rock. Saturday at The Cobalt.
Fitz and The Tantrums “Complicated”
Irresistibly catchy, catch F&T at the Vogue on Wednesday.
Parquet Courts “Human Performance”
Whoa what decade is this? Parquet Courts take you on a travel through rock’s best ages this Saturday at The Vogue.
Nick Jonas “Voodoo”
You gotta hand it to Jonas. If you’re gonna rock the international top 40 spot, you can do it with style and verve. And here, he definitely does. Wednesday at Rogers.
The Sheepdogs “Rosalie”
No shame in keeping the 60s/70s vibe alive. It rocks! At the PNE on Tuesday and Legends Valley Music Festival on Friday.
Crywolf “Anachronism”
Is that Bon Iver gone psychedelic heavy? Nope, that’s the kickass sound of Crywolf. Playing Fortune on Thursday.
The Wild Romantics “She Could Tell”
Boot stompin’ good vibes rock. Thursday at The Fox Cabaret’s Folk Road Show.
Dirty Heads “The Truth”
Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies… Saturday at Legends Valley Music Festival.
This Will Destroy You “Invitation”
Part of a killer double header with Minus The Bear, this is emotional rock without the “emo.” At Venue on Wednesday.
Gipsy Kings “Fandango”
Undeniably talented, irresistibly danceable, if you want to move to something other than electronic beats for once, do not miss the Gipsy Kings’ show at the Vogue Friday night.
Actors “It Goes Away”
From the deepest, darkest, and coolest corners of the city. See Actors at their single release and video screening at The Fox this Saturday.
David Bazan “Teardrops”
If you like Twin Shadow, you’ll love Bazan. Saturday at The Biltmore.
All Your Sisters “Open Wide”
Did you love the first Crow soundtrack? Get moody, with energy this Sunday at the Astoria.
Bearson “Imposter”
If this is an imposter, we don’t mind faking it. At MIA on Friday.
Culture Club “Crime Time”
Boy George and the gang are gonna remind y’all why they ruled the airwaves in the 80s at the PNE this Sunday.
CLN “Mist”
Cruisin’ along the skyline… Thursday at the Biltmore.
Riff Raff “Only In America”
Critical of the land he’s become famous in, Riff Raff won’t be pulling any punches at Venue this Saturday.
Gravity Pistol “Sinister Kiss”
That’s some heavy sound you got there, dude. Gravity Pistol come from the murky, seedy streets. At The Roxy on Tuesday.
Ora Cogan “End of Nowhere”
Cogan’s been working hard for years, and while her sound hasn’t changed much, her maturity and precision has. Incredible. Wednesday at The Emerald.
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.
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