10 must-see shows at NXNE 2017

Must-see shows at NXNE this year range from up-and-comers to big names on the showcase stage at the Port Lands. Toronto will be bursting with music during this city-wide festival, and if you're feeling overwhelmed, these are the concerts you shouldn't miss.

Events you might want to check out:

Peaches (June 19 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Peaches kicks off NXNE with a very special show. Expect her signature, hyper sexualized brand of electro with a lineup of surprise guests.
Adrian Underhill (June 19 @ The Baby G)
Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene curates a night of music with artists he thinks you should know such as Charlotte Cornfield, Blue Sky Miners, Kira Maya and ultra talented Adrian Underhill.
Regina Gently (June 20 @ The Baby G)
Leah Fay of July Talk curates this night with bands and artists she loves like femme disco troupe Tush, Bueller, the Robyn-esque Regina Gently and Emperor X.
Vast Asleep (June 20 @ Rivoli)
Nick Rose of Dwayne Gretzky present lots of joyous indie rock with Vast Asleep, Forces, Twin Within and Evan James Redsky.
Miracles (June 21 @ The Baby G)
Shad takes over the club with his current musical favourites. Catch Above Top Secret, Miracles and Max Melanin at this packed night of music.
Jayekayem (June 22 @ Cold Tea)
Cold Tea will bed filled with Tasha the Amazon's favourite artists, which includes Jayekayem, Danthrax, CRSV x Teo Nio and Sefspidesinfuck.
Cold Specks (June 23 @ Port Lands)
As part of the NXNE Port Lands takeover, don't miss this arresting show from Cold Specks.
Sun K (June 23 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
See bands like Sun K, Possum, The Honeyrunners and Munizo on this stacked roster of Toronto talent curated by fierce indie promoter Dan Burke.
Kaytranada (June 24 @ Port Lands)
This is a fantastic day at the Port Lands supported by Tinie Tempah, Bleachers, Muna and Kaytranada who will deliver the most danceable set of the day.
The Soul Rebels ft. Talib Kweli (June 25 @ Port Lands)
Don't miss the final day at the Port Lands. Passion Pit may be the headliner, but it's Talib Kweli and the Soul Rebels you don't want to miss.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO