Music

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Jeremy Enigk Jeremy Enigk’s name has been synonymous with emo since practically before emo was even a thing. As the lead singer of Sunny Day Real Estate, Enigk, and the band’s debut album, Diary, helped shape the genre into the melodic, emotionally charged entity it is today. After the band’s first breakup, Sunny Day side project The Fire Theft filled that gap, with Enigk at the helm. As a solo artist, Enigk has released five albums, most recently OK Bear, all of which feature just as much feeling as his full-band releases. With so much heartfelt material to draw from for this acoustic show, it’s best to have a few tissues handy, just in case. With Jen Wood, Mark Nichols and the Everexpanding Experience Machine.  21 and over. ACP Neumos, 925 E. Pike St.Seattle, WA 98122 $15 Thursday, April 2, 2015, 8pm

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Timber! Launch Party Now in its third year, Timber! Outdoor Music Festival, and its winter counterpart, Timbrrr!, have quickly become welcome additions to festival season. The three-day event, scheduled for July 16-18 in Tolt-MacDonald Park in Carnation, Wash., balances an eclectic lineup (last year’s fest featured everyone from Charles Bradley and J Mascis to Grynch, Cumulus, and Julia Massey & the Five Finger Discount) with an appreciation for the outdoors and family via a variety of kid-friendly activities and camping accommodations. At this launch party, attendees will not only get a first look at this year’s lineup, they’ll also get to see a few of those artists live before the fest. 21 and over. ACP Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98122 Free with RSVP Thursday, April 2, 2015, 8pm

Happyness Like its spelling, the South London band’s music has a subtle strangeness. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle WA See website for details. Friday, April 3, 2015

Roy Rogers The acclaimed slide guitarist performs with the Delta Rhythm Kings. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Friday, April 3, 2015

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Ages & Ages There’s an interesting contrast within Divisionary, the latest from Portland choral-pop six-piece Ages & Ages. Musically, the album is bright, airy, and full of group vocals, with all six members contributing at one point or another. Lyrically, though, the band’s sophomore release comes from a dark place-the group lost several family members and close friends during the recording process. The album isn’t about grieving, though; it’s more about finding ways to work through grief so it doesn’t become all-consuming-with a few uplifting moments inspired by a marriage and the birth of a child during the recording period. With Zebra Hunt, Ruler.  21 and over. ACP Barboza, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $10 Friday, April 3, 2015, 7pm

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Andrew Jackson Jihad Am I sentimental because I listen to Andrew Jackson Jihad, or do I listen to Andrew Jackson Jihad because I’m sentimental? Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty started the band over 10 years ago, and have since had a rotating cast of musicians sit in with them. Andrew Jackson Jihad sounds like the result of Front Bottoms/Jeffrey Lewis slash fic. They have perfected the precise blend of whininess, self-awareness, and humor that makes pop-punk girls swoon and get stick-’n’-poke tattoos of lyrics like “I’m happy that you’re happier than me.” With The Smith Street Band, Jeff Rosenstock, Chumped. All ages. DIANA M. LE Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122 $16 Friday, April 3, 2015, 8pm

Twerps The band has been championed in the lo-fi world, having toured with Yo La Tengo, Deerhunter, and the Black Lips. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave., Seattle WA See website for details. Saturday, April 4, 2015

TRIBE-olution Explore the roots of hip hop dance through African, Brazilian-Capoeira, and Asian Kung Fu though cross-cultural dance. Ensemble members include b-boys from Massive Monkees, Dogg Pound, and more.  Open Space for the Arts & Community, 18870 103rd Avenue SW

Vashon, Wa 98070 $15-$20 Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7pm

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Lil Dicky Comedian David Burd gave the world Lil Dicky in 2013 after releasing a music video for his song “Ex-Boyfriend” that went viral the day it came out. The self-aware, privileged, straight, white, upper-middle-class male says he’s on a quest to “change rap forever.” Of his content he says, “I think a lot of rap is just escalated to a place that many people can’t relate to . . . My niche is that I’m relatable. I don’t rap about going to the club and popping bottles.” He’s basically the Harvey Pekar of rap. With Billy the Fridge. All ages. DML Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98122 $20 adv./$22 DOS Saturday, April 4, 2015, 8pm

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Heatwarmer This Heatwarmer blurb is written in the style of a Vanity Fair profile: When Luke Bergman, Aaron Otheim, and Evan Woodle arrive at Cafe Racer 20 minutes late, they slide into a booth and immediately ask the barista for the wi-fi password so they can “get online.” As Luke leans in to order a grilled PB&J, I catch a whiff of Purell-his signature scent. Asked to describe their music, he wistfully responds, “I enjoy incorporating my jazz background into my music, but I leave the Whiplash stuff for my many pupils. When I’m with these guys, it’s all about goofs and spoofs. Oh, and synth.” With Dude York, Sick Sad World, Briana Marela. Ask a punk for directions. DML Black Lodge, Secret Location Who cares? Saturday, April 4, 2015, 9pm

Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details.  Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, April 5, 2015, 1pm

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He Whose Ox is Gored Six years after being born into Seattle’s metal scene, He Whose Ox is Gored still has the city’s best band name. And hey!-they also have the tunage to back it up: riffy barrages of doomy, heavy rock backed by one of metal’s most underappreciated instruments, the synthesizer. Sure, you can conjure tempests with bass, guitar, and drums, but with its brooding, atmospheric synth textures, He Whose Ox is Gored kick the storm up into a full-blown maelstrom that will likely level your home once the band’s upcoming full-length comes out later this year. With A God or Another, Witch Ripper.  21 and up. KS Narwhal, 1118 E. Pike St., Seattle $8 Sunday, April 5, 2015, 9pm

The Sing-Off Live Tour NBC’s top-rated a cappella music competition performs with VoicePlay and Street Corner Symphony. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 See website for details. Monday, April 6, 2015

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Stromae If you’ve never heard of Stromae, don’t feel bad. The States are just now starting to catch on to this huge Belgian pop star. He is devastatingly stylish, with an androgynous look that’s part Janelle Monae, part Farnsworth Bentley, with a dash of Tilda Swinton. The 30-year-old isn’t afraid to push boundaries. He sings and raps exclusively in French, with lyrics that address fatherhood (“Everybody knows how to make babies but nobody knows how to make daddies”), homelessness, AIDS, and cancer, while his music is totally danceable. He also has the Kanye seal of approval, who recently remixed his song “Alors On Danse.” All ages. DML Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., Seattle WA $37 adv./$40 DOS Monday, April 6, 2015, 8pm

Willie Jones III This highly appreciated jazz drummer is known for his speed and control.  Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 See website for details. Tuesday, April 7 – Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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Yelle You could tell me Yelle front woman Julie Budet was reciting a French phonebook on the electro-pop band’s latest album, Completement Fou (“Completely Crazy”), and I would still listen to it, the group’s third, like there was no tomorrow. The Dr. Luke-produced album is so expressive, full of jubilant synths, spacey blips, and atmospheric melodies from GrandMarnier (aka Jean-Francois Perrier), that fluency in French is not required to understand the highs and lows about which Budet sings, her voice jumping from dreamy to fierce from one song to the next. Yelle’s October show at Neumos sold out, so get tickets for this gig while you can; you’d be completement fou to miss it. With Hibou. All ages. AZARIA C. PODPLESKY The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $24 adv./$27 DOS Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 9pm

Goapele Goapele just released Strong as Glass. Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 See website for details. Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 12, 2015

Chris Tomlin This Grammy Award-winning Christian artist reliably fills arenas. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Saturday, April 11, 2015

Keith Sweat The R&B and soul singer left his day job on the New York Stock Exchange and found success in music. Emerald Queen Casino, 2024 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 See website for details. Saturday, April 11, 2015

Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details.  Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, April 12, 2015, 1pm

Ariana Grande The breakout pop star headlines her first North American tour. With Rixton. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Eric Church The country-music sensation performs with special guest Brothers Osborne. KeyArena (Seattle Center), 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 See website for details. Wednesday, April 15, 2015

World Rhythm Festival Free workshops and performances for drum enthusiasts of all skill levels. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 Free Friday, April 17, 2015, 7 – 10pm

Simple Measures Classical meets jazz with the Turtle Island String Quartet. simplemeasures.org Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $15 and up Friday, April 17, 2015, 7:30pm

World Rhythm Festival Free workshops and performances for drum enthusiasts of all skill levels. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 Free Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19, 2015

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra With guest trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. srjo.org Benaroya Recital Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $47 Saturday, April 18, 2015, 7:30pm

Jazzy Bluesy Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch and live music with a different featured musical act each month. Artists include Eugenie Jones, Kareem Kandi Band, Ann Reynolds, Charles Mack, and more. See website for complete details.  Maxim’s, 5608 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118 $15 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 1pm

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra With guest trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. srjo.org Benaroya Recital Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $47 Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2pm

Simple Measures Classical meets jazz with the Turtle Island String Quartet. simplemeasures.org Mt. Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Dr. S. $15 and up Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2pm

Kaiser Chiefs Kaiser Chiefs has overcome the departure of drummer and founding member Nick Hodgson, yet is still going strong. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $18.50 adv./$20 DOS Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 9pm

Mac DeMarco The cult singer, beloved by chain-smoking hipsters for his dreamy guitar riffs, bizarre persona, and VHS-style music videos. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105 $21.50 adv./$25 DOS Thursday, April 23, 2015, 8pm