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MØ Danish singer songwriter MØ doesn’t fit the mold of a pop breakout star. Her glitch-filled, electro-pop beats are a bit more off-kilter than the status quo, but she’s finding a massive global audience. It’s a good kind of weird that feels more indebted to James Blake than to James Blunt. With HOLYCHILD. All ages. DH The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $18 adv./$20 DOS Monday, October 20, 2014, 8pm

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Rachael Yamagata Rachael Yamagata: singer, multi-instrumentalist, relationship counselor. On her latest album, Chesapeake, and throughout her discography, Yamagata voices the joy and pain that come with relationships. On opener “Even if I Don’t,” for instance, she goes through the “Should I or shouldn’t I?” inner dialogue most listeners have had when thinking about getting back together with an ex before deciding it’d be “a foolish thing to do.” And on “Miles on a Car,” she sings about doing all you can to see someone you love: “I only need a map of where you are/There’ll never be a place that is too far.” Good or bad, Yamagata guides listeners through it all. With The Dove & the Wolf, Hemming. 21 and over. ACP The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle WA 98121 $16 Monday, October 20, 2014, 8pm

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Sloan For more than 20 years, Canadian power-pop outfit Sloan has consistently delivered radio-ready rock hits. Following the Beatles’ model, each member contributes to the songwriting process, which would make its latest album, Commonwealth, its version of the “White Album.” It’s divided into four parts, each member taking a turn leading the group and each side just as strong as the others. Even drummer Andrew Scott’s sprawling 17-minute closer is an easily digestible opus. 21 and over. DH Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 $15 Monday, October 20, 2014, 8pm

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Tennis It’s hard to make the soft-rock sounds of AM radio sound “cool,” but indie rockers Tennis somehow found a way. Its latest album, Ritual in Repeat, makes toned-down disco rhythms and sweet melodies harness the appeal of 1970s slow jams. Vocalist Alaina Moore croons like a truck-stop siren, capturing the desperation of the road through hazy radio frequencies. With Pure Bathing Culture, Crystal Skulls. 21 and over. DH Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $15 adv. Monday, October 20, 2014, 8pm

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Marketa Irglova For her second solo release, Marketa Irglova, best known as half of the folk-rock duo The Swell Season, took inspiration from the vast scenery of Iceland, evident in the album’s sparseness. Even when accompanied by full choral, string, and orchestral percussion groups, there’s an uncluttered feel to each song that gives Irglova’s ringing voice room to grow. The religious themes that run through Muna (Icelandic for “remember”), which was also inspired by Jesus Christ Superstar and a trilogy of Neale Donald Walsch books titled Conversations With God, can give it a heavy feel at times, but for the most part the album is wonderfully ethereal. With Rosi Golan. All ages. ACP The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 $20 adv./$24 DOS Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 7:30pm

J. Roddy Walston & the Business Despite no mention of pickup trucks, John Deere tractors, or other stereotypical country music themes, J. Roddy Walston & the Business is Southern through and through. Fronted by Tennessee born-and-bred Walston, the quartet imbues the spirit of the South in every aspect of its music. The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle WA 98121 $14 Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 8pm

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King Tuff CD REVIEW: King Tuff, Black Moon Spell (Sept. 23, Sub Pop, kingtuffworld.com) Magic, mystery, love: King Tuff, aka Kyle Thomas, handles it all on his third full-length. Titles like “I Love You Ugly” and “Demon From Hell” may seem a bit harsh, but Tuff’s lyrics, sung in a slightly whiny, love-it-or-hate-it voice, are often more sweet than sour. And a heavy dose of psychedelic shimmer (like that of Portugal. The Man) and garage-rock riffs add to the album’s brightness. “Sick Mind,” for example, is so full of peppy vocal harmonies that the condition seems appealing. Several songs barely pass the one-minute mark, but these mini-tunes don’t seem like throwaway tracks. Rather, they add quick bursts of energy to an already spirited album. AZARIA C. PODPLESKY Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $13 Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 8pm

Evening Bell With Foghorns, Banditos Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 $8 Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 9pm – 12am

Deep Sea Diver With Delta Spirit, SACCO The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $18 adv./$20 DOS Thursday, October 23, 2014, 8pm

ODESZA With Hayden James, Ambassadeurs The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 Sold Out Thursday, October 23, 2014, 9pm

Wimps With The Tripwires, Eyelids Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle WA $8 Thursday, October 23, 2014, 9pm

The Rural Alberta Advantage When it came to its third album, Mended with Gold, Canadian indie-rock trio the Rural Alberta Advantage wanted to give each song room to evolve. While working on the record, the band played new songs live and then listen to recordings of those performances while driving to the next show. In this way, the band-singer Nils Edenloff, percussionist Paul Banwatt, and multi-instrumentalist Amy Cole-was able to hear what worked and adjust what didn’t. This hands-off attitude is evident on Mended with Gold. In conjunction with Edenloff’s full-throated vocals and the album’s soaring choruses, each track feels unforced, as if it knew all along how it wanted to sound. With July Talk.

All ages. ACP The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., Seattle WA 98121 $13 adv/$15 DOS Friday, October 24, 2014, 8pm

Yelle SOLD OUT

While French electro-pop trio Yelle’s lyrics may not translate to most American fans, the band’s exuberant feeling certainly will. And after listening to its third album, it’s easy to see why this show is sold out. The Dr. Luke-produced Completement Fou (Completely Crazy) is a mix of jubilant synths, spacey blips, and atmospheric melodies. Lead singer Julie Budet alternates vocal styles-from bright to dreamy to urban-at the drop of a hat, which adds to the record’s spontaneous feel. With Lemonade, DJ Res.  

21 and over. ACP Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 SOLD OUT Friday, October 24, 2014, 8pm

Dead Bars Punk rockers with a 9-to-5 will appreciate Dead Bars, the Seattle quintet and its self-titled EP. On opening track “Funhouse Monday,” front man John Maiello shouts in a spectacular rasp about hitting up McDonalds after a shift at EMP before singing karaoke at the Funhouse. And in “Los Marineros,” he’s waxing about going to a Mariners game (“I hope this season is better than the last one”) and spending every Wednesday drinking at the Little Red Hen. There’s no lack of punk attitude on the EP, but instead of fighting the man, Dead Bars is fighting adulthood. With Sonic Avenues.

21 and over. ACP Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, 429 Eastlake Ave., Seattle, WA 98109 $8 adv/$10 DOS Friday, October 24, 2014, 9pm

PJ Harvey Tribute Night Throughout her career, singer and multi-instrumentalist PJ Harvey has dabbled in just about every genre under the sun, from alternative to blues to lo-fi. It makes sense then that such an eclectic group of musicians will perform at the PJ Harvey Tribute Night. Alt-country crooner Star Anna, members of electro-pop duo Glitterbang, alternative singer Dejha and more will gather to celebrate one of alt-rock’s leading ladies and her illustrious career. With Redwood Plan, Night Cadet, Blackie, The Intelligence, Corey J Brewer, Leslie Wood, Kate Moore.

21 and over. ACP Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98122 $5 adv/$10 DOS Friday, October 24, 2014, 9pm

The Apache Relay with Wild Feathers SOLD OUT

With its self-titled full-length debut, The Apache Relay has hit its stride. First single “Katie Queen of Tennessee” is a throwback to the days of classic ‘70s folk pop that’s likely to get you feeling nostalgic. The thumping percussion, rhythmic clapping, and otherworldly background vocals make “Ruby” sound like something out of a spaghetti western, and the piano on “Terrible Feeling” sounds like it belongs in a saloon from the 1900s. This band is a delightful blast from the past, and the opening tracks alone are enough to draw you into the ambient world they have created. With Wild Feathers, Desert Noises.

21+. BRIAN PALMER Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 SOLD OUT Friday, October 24, 2014, 9pm

The Two Man Gentlemen Band With Gus Clark. Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 Call venue for cover. Friday, October 24, 2014, 9pm

BellaMaine Album Release Show If “Listen To Someone Else,” the first track from Anacortes quartet BellaMaine’s upcoming self-titled album is any indication of what the rest of the record has to offer, fans should expect lots of lovely harmonies from vocalists and husband-and-wife team of Nick and Julianne Thompson. The pair are rounded out by drummer Gaelan Sylvia and bassist Jordan Nielsen, and all will celebrate the release of their CD tonight. With The Weather, Silver Torches.

21 and over. ACP Columbia City Theater, 4916 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118 $8 adv/$10 DOS Saturday, October 25, 2014, 8:30pm

Dry The River with Nathaniel Rateliff There’s both a rasp and a clarity to Nathaniel Rateliff’s soulful folk voice, most recently heard on his sophomore album, Falling Faster Than You Can Run, that makes it immediately recognizable as his own. Whether whispering or wailing, there’s an intimacy to the Missouri-born, Denver-based musician’s voice, one that pairs well with the warm, yet sparse instrumentation. And when you also consider the wide range of emotions expressed on this album, from triumphant to content to contemplative, it’s obvious that Falling is distinctly Rateliff. With Dry The River, Kris Orlowski.

21 and over. ACP Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 $13 adv/$15 DOS Saturday, October 25, 2014, 9pm

Perfume Genius Electro- and chamber-pop musician Perfume Genius, aka Mike Hadreas, is sticking it to homophobes everywhere with his latest album, Too Bright. Lead single “Queen” finds Hadreas singing softly, yet forcefully, “Don’t you know your queen?/Gleaning, wrapped in golden leaves/Don’t you know me?” A chorus of “No family is safe when I sashay” drives the point home and is, perhaps, a nod to a video for his sophomore album, Put Your Back N 2 It, that was rejected from YouTube for not being “family safe” (it featured Hadreas and another shirtless man embracing). But Hadreas doesn’t care about that; he’s sharing his secrets no matter what anyone thinks. With Matteah Baim. All ages. ACP $16.50 adv/$18 DOS Saturday, October 25, 2014, 9pm

Bad Rabbits When we talked with Bad Rabbits’ Salim Akram in July 2013, he was a little apprehensive about playing the band’s first acoustic show, unsure of how the energy of its funk-rock sound would translate. Turns out, the guitarist had nothing to worry about. The Boston four-piece’s latest EP, Dusted, unplugs songs from its previous EP, Stick Up Kids, and its debut full-length, American Love, without losing any of the R&B grooves and rock & roll attitude that make the original versions so much fun to listen to. It’s the energetic Bad Rabbits fans know and love, but with more soul. With Irukandji, Hightek Lowlives.  

All ages. ACP Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98122 $12 adv/$15 DOS Monday, October 27, 2014, 9pm

Pay Attention Tour: BIG K.R.I.T. In a recent interview with Complex News, Big K.R.I.T., aka Mississippi-based rapper/producer Justin Scott, revealed the story behind his upcoming sophomore album, Cadillactica. According to K.R.I.T., the concept album is the tale of how life unfolds on the eponymous planet that represents his self-conscious, from being “young and rambunctious” to looking back on your life and being content with your accomplishments. Southern-flavored beats, K.R.I.T.’s lightning-quick flow, and cameos by hip-hop heavyweights like Raphael Saadiq, E-40, and Lupe Fiasco all help bring that concept to life. With Two-9, Porter Ray, Ryan Caraveo, DJ Swervewon.

All ages. ACP The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $25 adv/$30 DOS Monday, October 27, 2014, 9pm

Scorpio Halloween Bash Scorpio Halloween Bash Featuring:

Spice 1Mr.Blacc

Young menaceBoogie Brow

Ricky D AsheChereal

UN The Rhyme Hustla D.DWeller

Ricky V’’Q’’

Celebrating Birthday & Hosting

Eric Ciroc George & Aaron Fokus Switzer

DJ 24k spinning your spooky hits all night long This is a 21 & over event security strictly enforced

Drink & Food special all night

(Best Dressed costume’s prize give away)Doors open 9pm

$10 pre sale $15 @ door Buy tickets online http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/896347

meet and greet $30 comes with ticket and autographCome out and have a good time and celebrate your birthday with us or just come have a good time

Party & Ride the Town Business Party Bus

for a great night in the Town Book Now Smiley 206-209-6394

Eric 253-243-5334Ticket locations:

Network in Tacoma 253-243-5334Ya Boy Fokus in Tacoma/Puyallup/Spanaway 253-298-5855

Ricky D in Tacoma Chereal in Tacoma

Boogie Brow in seattle Nikita in seattle (206) 579-2651

DJ24k in seattle (206) 250-1568”Q” in seattle

Aarron in POThis Event is supported by:

B.M.E / G-Street Unltd. / Platinum Plush Fashions / Grind AndHustle / Hand 2 Hand / Streeteamz /Thug World Music Group 88 Keys Dueling Piano and Sports Bar, 315 2nd ave South Seattle WA presale $10 at door $15 Thursday, October 30, 9pm – Friday, October 31, 2014, 2am

Halloween Dance Party at King’s Hardware We here at King’s Hardware are huge fans of scary movies, but we also know there’s nothing scarier than being alone, hungry, and drink-less on Halloween.  That’s why we’ve decided to throw the best Halloween bash on Ballard Avenue (yup, we said it) that’s sure to make zombie makeup run in little grey streams down your cheeks on account of all of the TEARS OF JOY you will most definitely be shedding as you and your closest hundred friends toast the ghosts of Halloween past.

DJ Chris Cab will be spinning spooky tunes all night long and we’ll be serving up hair-raising Halloween drink specials until the wee hours of November.  We will be rocking otherworldly Halloween burgers that will make you howl “bone appetite!” So hit up your favorite BOO-tique and get gussied up (or down) for this year’s Halloween Dance Party at King’s Hardware. King’s Hardware, Free Friday, October 31, 3pm – Saturday, November 1, 2014, 2am

Courtney Barnett & San Fermin With Mikhael Paskalev  The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $17.50 adv./$20 DOS Friday, October 31, 2014, 8pm

Gram Parsons Tribute Night With Country Dave & the New Fallen Angels Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle, WA 98107 $10 Friday, November 7, 2014, 9pm – 12am