The astoundingly prolific Nika Roza Danilova–alias Zola Jesus–is releasing her third LP, Conatus, this month. Conatus (that’s Latin for “effort” or “striving”) finds Zola Jesus leaning towards her classical music instincts; the chaotic songs are built on dramatic live string arrangements and powered forward by Danilova’s boldly commanding vocals. With Xanopticon. ERIN K. THOMPSON

Sat., Oct. 8, 8 p.m., 2011