Hip hop, hyper-pop, and So-Cal punk stalwarts are featured on this week's roundup. 

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

New York rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie just announced a slew of Canadian dates for his Me vs Myself tour. R&B star Mariah the Scientist, who is also featured on A Boogie's latest release, "Secrets," is set to open the Vancouver date this summer. The outing is in support of A Boogie’s fourth studio album of the same name, which also includes guest appearances by Kodak Black and H.E.R.

When: June 10

Where: Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Tickets: On sale Friday, March 24 via Ticketmaster

DEBBY FRIDAY

With a debut album, GOOD LUCK, out March 24 on Sub Pop, DEBBY FRIDAY has been generating a lot of buzz. The artist, who recently re-located from Vancouver to Toronto, has received acclaim from the New York Times to Stereogum for the way she blends gothic industrial textures with hyper-pop and soul. Her full-length is set to be accompanied by a short film of the same name, which is “largely drawn from FRIDAY’s own life and experiences growing up as a zillenial anti-heroine.”

When: April 15

Where: The Cobalt

Tickets: Available via Eventbrite

Social Distortion

Led by frontman Mike Ness, the California punks have been going strong for over 40 years. While perhaps best known for ‘90s hits like “Ball and Chain” and “Story of My Life,” Social Distortion is considered to be pioneers of the So-Cal punk movement and is notable for blending alternative rock with blues and outlaw country. The band has teased new music to come in 2024. 

When: July 5-6

Where: Commodore Ballroom

Tickets: On sale Friday, March 24 via Ticketmaster