Wednesday, Oct. 22

To listen to Evening Bell, the collaboration of country-rocker Davidson Hart Kingsbery and Caitlin Sherman (Slow Skate, Sunday Evening Whiskey Club, Lusine), is to step back in time to the days when a hard day’s work on the farm was rewarded with a cold beer in a dusty barroom. Kingsbery’s guitar and Sherman’s piano roll languidly along like a tumbleweed passing through town as the pair takes turns singing lead and duetting. Their voices shine on their own, but together there’s added soul to the rich tales they tell. With Foghorns, Banditos. Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Ave. N.W., 784-3640, conorbyrnepub.com. 9 p.m. $8. 21 and over. AZARIA C. PODPLESKY

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 every aspect of its music with the spirit of the South. On the band’s latest album, Essential Tremors, Walston both mumble-sings and howls about family and moments of grace while playing a blistering guitar riff or banging away on a piano like Little Richard. The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-4618, thecrocodile.com. 8 p.m. $14. All ages. ACP

Thursday, Oct. 23

Deep Sea Diver front woman Jessica Dobson’s voice is one of experience. Dobson, who performs with the Shins and has played with the likes of Beck and Conor Oberst, brings a smoky, wise-beyond-her-years maturity to the band’s latest, a collection of four ambient-pop tunes called Always Waiting. Though brief, the EP shows why Dobson and her band have had such success. Her lyrics are intimate and honest, and the band manages to pack a variety of textures—from earthy guitar riffs to blasts of synth—into just 20 minutes of music. With Delta Spirit, SACCO. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., 682-1414, stgpresents.org/neptune. 8 p.m. $18 adv./$20 DOS. All ages. ACP

Seattle two-piece ODESZA makes electronic music for people who don’t like electronic music. In Return, the latest album from Harrison Mills (CatacombKid) and Clayton Knight (BeachesBeaches), is as chillwave as it gets, a breath of fresh air from the relentless energy of EDM cuts. The pair creates atmospheric songs with dreamy melodies, with multiple vocalists—including Zyra (“Say My Name”), Jenni Potts (“White Lies”), and Monsoonsiren (“Memories That You Call”)—adding a grounded feel. From the looks of it, people are responding well to Odesza’s relaxed vibe; most of their North American tour dates are sold out, including both of these shows. Through Friday (tickets to Thursday’s DJ set at Neumos are still available). With Hayden James, Ambassadeurs. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., 628-3151, showboxpresents.com. 9 p.m. SOLD OUT. All ages. ACP

Wimps—the punk-rock trio of Rachel Ratner, Matt Nyce, and Dave Ramm—manages to turn seemingly mundane topics (couches, snakes, space, things that are too hard, and the Super Moon) into the inspiration for a handful of ridiculously fun songs on its latest EP, Couches. Ratner’s snarled and spunky vocal style adds even more power to the short, sharp tunes. With the Tripwires, Eyelids. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W., 784-4880, sunset
tavern.com. 9 p.m. $8. 21 and over. ACP

Friday, Oct. 24

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. Featuring members of The Redwood Plan, Night Cadet, Blackie, The Intelligence, Corey J Brewer, Lesli Wood, Kate Moore. Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., 324-8005, chopsuey.com. 9 p.m. $5 adv./$10 DOS. 21 and over. ACP

On 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, then listened to recordings of those performances while driving to the next show. In this way, singer Nils Edenloff, percussionist Paul Banwatt, and multi-instrumentalist Amy Cole were 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. The Crocodile. 8 p.m. $13 adv. All ages. ACP

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, but instead of fighting the Man, Dead Bars is fighting adulthood. With Sonic Avenues. Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, 429 Eastlake Ave. E., 254-2824, thelofi.net. 9 p.m. $8 adv./$10 DOS. 21 and over. ACP

While French electro-pop trio Yelle’s lyrics may not translate to most American fans, the band’s exuberance certainly will. And after listening to its third album, it’s easy to understand 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. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442, neumos.com. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. 21 and over. ACP

With its self-titled full-length debut, The Apache Relay has hit its stride. First single “Katie Queen of Tennessee,” a throwback to the days of classic ’70s folk pop, is 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’ve created. With Wild Feathers, Desert Noises. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599, tractortavern.com. 9 p.m. $16. 21 and over. BRIAN PALMER

Saturday, Oct. 25

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 the husband-and-wife vocal team of Nick and Julianne Thompson. They’re joined by drummer Gaelan Sylvia and bassist Jordan Nielsen to celebrate the release of their CD tonight. With The Weather, Silver Torches. Columbia City Theater, 4916 Rainier Ave. N.E., 722-3009, columbiacitytheater.com. 8:30 p.m. $8 adv./$10 DOS. 21 and over. ACP

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?/Gleaming, wrapped in golden leaves/Don’t you know me?” A chorus of “No family is safe when I sashay” drives the point home, and perhaps nods 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. The Neptune. 9 p.m. $16.50 adv./$18 DOS. All ages. ACP

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. Whispering or wailing, the intimacy in the Missouri-born, Denver-based musician’s voice pairs well with the warm yet sparse instrumentation. And when you also consider the wide range of emotions expressed here, from triumphant to content to contemplative, it’s obvious that Falling is distinctly Rateliff. With Dry the River, Kris Orlowski. Tractor Tavern. 8:45 p.m. $13 adv./$15 DOS. 21 and over. ACP

Monday, Oct. 27

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 how the energy of its funk-rock sound would translate. Turns out the guitarist had nothing to worry about. The Boston five-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 originals so much fun to listen to. It’s the energetic Bad Rabbits fans know and love, but with more soul. With Irukandji, Hightek Lowlives. Chop Suey. 9 p.m. $12 adv./$15 DOS. All ages. ACP

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., it’s 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. The Showbox. 9 p.m. $25 adv./$30 DOS. All ages. ACP