I got back from Bass Coast last night so I am certainly still in recovery mode. To anyone else in the same boat… cheers to electrolytes and a mid day nap. That said, I'm determined to be functional by Thursday (at the latest) because...

Stitch are celebrating the release of their album Feeding a Fed Horse this Thursday at The Pearl! They’re joined by heavy hitters Concrete Vehicles (FKA Computer) and 06 Automatic (FKA Cam Blake…who happens to be my brother in-law, so yes, I’m a little biased). Either way, this lineup is stacked with local talent. Win tickets and come celebrate!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Festivals, festivals, festivals! Check out these just annouced celebrations including Afro Heritage Festival, East Van Cider Fest, Heart of the City Festival, Folklore Festival and more.

• Fresh off the release of their debut EP, Vancouver's Floorplan are carving out their own dreamy indie rock sound. Celebrate tby entering to win one of five exclusive merch bundles featuring a T-shirt, temporary tattoos, and stickers.*

• If you miss Ivy Lab’s final Bass Coast set you can catch him on his Farewell Tour on 9/5 at The Red Room. The bass will be LOUD, bring earplugs.

• If you like your guitars loud, Chiodos are pulling up to the Commodore this August for the It’s Not You, It’s Me Tour. Want to see these post-hardcore legends? Enter to win your way into the pit!*

• Plus fresh announcements from Buzz Kull, Goh Ballet, Turnabout, Sofar Sounds, Mathclub and more!

THE WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN IS ON!

I'm simply not emotionally prepared for the World Cup to end. If you're heading to FIFA Fan Festival or a viewing zone for the final, arrive early—like, earlier than your usual “early” - and then some. It's going to be packed. Here's a few spots to watch the action (full list at the link below):

• FIFA FAN FESTIVAL - Until 7/19 @ Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre

• GRANVILLE ISLAND VIEWING ZONE - Until 7/19 @ Granville Island

• STRANGE FOOTIE - Until 7/19 @ Strange Fellows Brewing

• WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES - Until 7/19 @ Hollywood Theatre

• SURREY SOCCER FAN ZONES - Until 7/19 @ Surrey Civic Plaza

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• For the old souls. Mike Edel gets existential with his new single What If Where We Started Is Where We End. Listen now.

• Victoria popstar Diamond Cafe tunes out the noise with his new single Gon Be. Give it a spin!

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