Wednesday, Feb. 26

The kings of melodic death metal, Children of Bodom are one of the biggest bands in their native Finland, and their new album, Halo of Blood, is their most accessible to date. They’re touring alongside American thrash legends Death Angel, who also have a blood-related new album, The Dream Calls for Blood. With TYR, Kill Closet. El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E., 262-0482, elcorazon.com. 8 p.m. $23 adv./$25 DOS. DAVE LAKE

15 years ago, Tom Brosseau was new to the San Diego coffee-shop circuit and had a regular gig at a place called Twiggs. Those were the days before hipsterdom co-opted the “ol’ time band” aesthetic, Frank Fairfield was likely playing bass in a garage band, and vocals like Brosseau’s—clean, delicate, a little weary—were still captivating in their novelty. Since his cafe days, his wavering tenor has remained the perfect vehicle for his songwriting: sparse, prose-addled songs of love, land, and loss (the latter acutely captured on 2007’s Grand Forks, about that town’s devastating 1997 flood), and he’s since toured with John C. Reilly (as John C. Reilly & Friends). His latest, Grass Punks, was recorded with Nickel Creek’s Sean Watkins. With Shelby Earl, Jon Sands. Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave N., 414-8325, fremontabbey.org. 8 p.m. $7–$14. GWENDOLYN ELLIOTT

Catching New Politics live is like watching a band on a sugar high. The minute the Danish/American dance-rock trio takes the stage, its members are bouncing from one end to the other, with break-dancing singer David Boyd busting out his signature headstand freeze, all while performing songs from 2013’s A Bad Girl in Harlem. It’s enough to give the audience a rush of its own. With Magic Man. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442, neumos.com. 8 p.m. $15 adv. All ages. AZARIA C. PODPLESKY

Roast The Keblas James Keblas, departing Director of the Mayor’s Office of Film and Music, will be roasted tonight at this top-secret showcase that promises special guests and live musical performances including “someone very cool, a favorite of James’s. Not to be missed,” organizers say. Last time I saw Keblas at the Showbox, he was presenting the Seattle City of Music Awards, and the lineup featured the Maldives, Tea Cozies, Zach Tillman, and others. It’s safe to say this one’s going to be a banger. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., 628-3151, showboxonline.com. 7 p.m. Free. GE

Thursday, Feb. 27

The current incarnation of En Vogue, one of the most successful R&B groups of the ’90s, contains just half of the original foursome, but we hope that won’t tarnish your desire for a nostalgic romp through the group’s many hits, like “Hold On,” “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” and “Free Your Mind.” Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., 441-9729, jazzalley.com. 7:30 p.m. tonight and Sun.; 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat. $46.50. DL

If you enjoy Valentine’s Day and wish its lovey-doveyness could last forever, then you will probably be able to find a place in your heart for Always Been, the latest from singer/songwriter MASON JENNINGS. On a scale of one to 10, the Warm Fuzziness of this record rates a 12. With Rebecca Pidgeon. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., 838-4333, thetripledoor.net. 7:30 p.m. $27 adv./$30 DOS. All ages. BRIAN PALMER

Northwest Underground Hip-Hop Blowout “Underground” can mean a lot of things: independent, socially conscious, outside the mainstream, underappreciated; some might say the term’s lost its meaning. Draw your own conclusions as these slept-on artists work to redefine hip-hop in the Pacific Northwest. With Ill Writers Guild, Shua, Cellar Door Productions, Hood Known Records, Grim Mortality, Deadly Poets, Goozebumpz, JT Funny Money, Red Head Steve, Devin Deloney. Studio Seven, 110 S. Horton St., 286-1312, studioseven.us. 8 p.m. $8 adv./$10 DOS. All ages. MICHAEL F. BERRY

Friday, Feb. 28

After overcoming a childhood speech impairment that prevented him from communicating verbally, Tim Perry, lead singer of Portland-based choral-pop septet Ages and Ages, voluntarily entered a nonverbal state during a 10-day silent retreat. He wasn’t allowed to speak or write, but left with the bones of the band’s sophomore album, Divisionary, in place. The album’s emotion-driven lyrics are balanced by the uplifting instrumentation and congregation-like backing vocals. Must have been some retreat. With Arkomo. Barboza, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9951, thebarboza.com. 7 p.m. $10 adv. 21 and over. ACP

Co-hosted with KEXP DJ Hannah Levin and doubling as a benefit for Redmond’s Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, this Tribute to Swami Records will feature songs from the San Diego punk label’s roster (Hot Snakes, Pitchfork, Drive Like Jehu, Rocket From the Crypt) by a mix of admirers and members of some of Seattle’s best bands: Minus the Bear, Helms Alee, Sandrider, Grenades, Police Teeth, These Arms Are Snakes, and more. Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., 324-8005, chopsuey.com. 9 p.m. $7 adv./$10 DOS. 21 and over. JAMES BALLINGER

The indie-rock anthems of Scotland’s Glasvegas are well suited for the beautiful and intimate Columbia City Theater—especially the soaring sounds of its latest, Later . . . When the TV Turns to Static, for which singer James Allen had a vision from top to bottom, serving as singer, songwriter, producer, and even album-package designer. With the Ceremonies. Columbia City Theater, 4916 Rainier Ave., 722-3009, columbiacitytheater.com. 
9 p.m. $15. 21 and over. DL

NICOLE ATKINS is anything but predictable. Her songs have dived headlong into everything from relationships to awful hangovers, and in her three albums she’s embraced a sound equal parts Stevie Nicks, Led Zeppelin, and Roy Orbison. Her new album, Slow Phaser, dropped earlier this month. With Arc Iris. Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St., 632-2020, nectarlounge.com. 8 p.m. $12 adv./$15 DOS. 21 and over. BP

Saturday, March 1

Seattle-based quartet Tangerine released its latest EP, Radical Blossom, last year; its sugary-sweet melodies and lo-fi production will sound swell on this intimate stage. The perfect soundtrack for a day of Frisbee at the beach, the songs are also sweet listening for kissing these rainy days goodbye (at least for tonight). With Smokey Brights, Tomten. Columbia City Theater. 9 p.m. $8 adv./$10 DOS. 21 and over. KEEGAN PROSSER

It’s been 15 years since Cibo Matto released its sophomore album, Stereo Type A. Since then, the trip-hop alt-rockers (best known for the quirky “Know Your Chicken” back in the ’90s) disbanded and established solo careers: vocalist Miho Hatori worked with Gorillaz and others; keyboardist Yuka Honda collaborated with Sean Lennon, the Boredoms, Plastic Ono Band, and Martha Wainwright. Hatori and Honda reunited in 2011 and dropped their third release, Hotel Valentine, earlier this month. With Salt Cathedral. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-4618, thecrocodile.com. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. GE

EMP Sound Off! Finals Now in its 13th year, Seattle’s biggest battle of underage bands culminates in this showdown, with semifinalists Laser Fox, Thee Samedi, Otieno Terry, and the wild-card winner, Fauna Shade. Sky Church at EMP, 325 Fifth Ave., 770-2702, empmuseum.org. 8 p.m. $8–$12. GE

The Purrs hum and jangle blissfully somewhere between dream pop and punk. If the Pixies carried on the direction of “Here Comes Your Man” but took influence from the rougher parts of Slowdive’s discography, it might sound something like this band. With track names like “So Fucking Beautiful,” it’s safe to say the Purrs are also hopeless romantics. With Rick Bain & The Genius Position, Hypatia Lake, Vibragun. High Dive, 513 N. 36th St., 632-0212, highdiveseattle.com. 9 p.m. $8. 21 and over. DUSTY HENRY

It took six years for Seattle’s Kinski to release 2013’s Cosy Moments, an album that continued the band’s evolution toward straight-ahead rock, leaving most of the space-rock leanings behind. It was worth the wait. Tonight’s gig is one of just five dates on a West Coast run with Bottomless Pit, so catch them now before they go into hibernation for another half decade. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W., 784-4880, sunsettavern.com. 10 p.m. SOLD OUT. 21 and over. DL

Sunday, March 2

Before Midday Veil takes its crunchy, visceral psych-rock to SXSW, the band will get an appropriate send-off here tonight. Midday Veil’s knack for sweeping, Western epics already feels like a desert fever dream, as evidenced on its latest LP, The Current. It’s a suitable sound for a pilgrimage to Austin. With NightTrain, Airport. Chop Suey. $8. 
8 p.m. 21 and over. DH

Spitting smooth rhymes with perfectly paired bass-heavy beats, it’s no surprise West Coast rapper Dom Kennedy has risen as far as the third and fourth spots on Billboard’s Top Rap and Hip-Hop/R&B Album charts, respectively. Not to mention acquiring a loyal fan base while receiving praise from Rick Ross and Forbes. What is surprising, however, is that the 29-year-old California native has achieved such success while unsigned to any major label. Kennedy is currently on his Get Home Safely tour, named after his October 2013 release. With Skeme. The Showbox. 8 p.m. $22 adv./$25 DOS. All ages. MARGERY CERCADO

Monday, March 3

B.B. King For decades, the Beale Street Boy has ably served as the tireless de facto ambassador of the blues, maintaining a punishing touring schedule taking him around the world—at age 88, to boot. As one of the last living links to the wellsprings of that storied genre, a B.B. King show is more than just another concert; it’s a precious glimpse into a disappearing past. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., 682-1414, stgpresents.org/moore. 7:30 p.m. $52.50 and up. CORBIN REIFF

Tuesday, March 4

Pat Metheny Unity Group Few jazz guitarists can match Metheny in sheer talent and ability; fewer still in influence. With his newest Unity Group, he continues to do what he’s done his whole career—push the sonic envelope further than anyone thought possible. The Moore. 7:30 p.m. $45–$62.50. CR

JANIVA MAGNESS set the blues, soul, and R&B worlds aflame in 2012 with the release of Stronger for It. The 2009 B.B. King Entertainer of the Year (one of only two women to hold that distinction) and her powerhouse vocals garnered more awards in 2013: two Blues Music Awards for Song of the Year (“I Won’t Cry”) and Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year. Jazz Alley. Through Wed., March 5. 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $24.50. All ages. BP

Blending atmospheric, moody melodies with pummeling heavy riffs, Russian Circles pretty much has the instrumental post-rock genre in a lock. Its fifth record, Memorial, closes with the eerie title track, featuring guest vocalist Chelsea Wolfe—a song that begs for repeat listens. With Helms Alee, Ken Mode. Neumos. 
8 p.m. $15 adv. 21 and over. JB