NXNE is finally upon us. 800 bands are here to play shows all over the city until Sunday June 22. In honour of this giant festival, here is a playlist to throw on during the day to get you ready for a few long NXNE nights. Every artist you’ll hear here, you can see live during this week’s festivities. Make sure to check out our Best Bets for a list of recommended shows!

Spoon – Rent I Pay
Future Islands – Seasons
Mac DeMarco – Passing Out Pieces
Benjamin Booker – Violent Shiver
Joel Plaskett – I Love This Town
PS. I Love You – Don’t Go
The Wet Secrets – Secret March
Weaves – Motorcycle
Alvvays – Adult Diversion
Metz – Wasted
Zeus – Are You Going To Waste My Time?
Michael Rault – Lost Something
St. Vincent – Digital Witness
Gay Nineties – Letterman
Rah Rah – Prairie Girl
Sleigh Bells – Comeback Kid
Hands and Teeth – Not The Same
Mac Demarco – Salad Days
Spoon – I Turn My Camera On
Odonis Odonis – Legged Up