Wednesday, Nov. 6
andre allen anjos This RAC producer is a prodigious remixer—there are more than 150 remixes on his Soundcloud page, and his name is an acronym for “Remix Artist Collective.” He’s since moved on to original productions—mostly easily digestible electro-pop fare centered on guest vocalists and simple dance beats. With MNDR. Barboza, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9951, thebarboza.com. 8 p.m. $15 adv. ANDREW GOSPE
of Montreal On its latest record, Lousy With Sylvianbriar, of Montreal, led by its creative center Kevin Barnes, has shifted away from the psych-pop sound that has defined it for years and stripped things down. While its newer material may be sparser, don’t expect the same from the live show. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442. 8 p.m. $18. CORBIN REIFF
Thursday, Nov. 7
The synth-popped soul being crafted by Radiation City is one of the most exciting things happening in Portland right now. It sways, it hits, and it leaves you woozy. This show celebrates the release of the live full-length album Live at the Banana Stand, which was not actually recorded at a banana stand, but in the basement of upstart Portland studio/label Banana Stand Media. With Tomten, Smokey Brights. Neumos. 8 p.m. $12 adv. MARK S. BAUMGARTEN
Nada Surf Not too many one-hit wonders (“Popular,” anyone?) can morph into career artists, but Nada Surf has done just that. Tonight it will play, in its entirety, its perfect power-pop platter Let Go—which plays like a winning hybrid of Teenage Fanclub’s Bandwagonesque and Weezer’s 1994 debut. With Mates of States, The Prom. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., 628-3151,showboxonline.com. 8 p.m. $15 adv./ $20 DOS. DAVE LAKE
Deerhoof To make music that successfully sounds like it’s falling apart, you actually have to be pretty well put together. For almost 20 years, San Francisco’s Deerhoof has walked that fine line, writing art rock that tumultuously trips over itself before erupting into tightly wound balls of kinetic energy. Drummer Greg Saunier’s lines stumble like Jackie Chan in Drunken Master—powerful, seemingly nonsensical rhythms that spaz around behind lead singer/bassist Satomi Matsuzaki’s childlike mumblings about pandas and flowers. As Dada as Deerhoof gets, at the end of the day it’s still pop—wonderful, head-scratching avant-pop that your little sister might even sing along to between all the spastic free-jazz, no-wave breakdowns. Also on the bill is Seattle’s Jarv Dee, an incredible rapper who couldn’t sound any less like Deerhoof. In a way, the combination makes sense: If the band is already surreal, might as well make the night even weirder. With LXMP. Vera Project, 305 Warren Ave. N., 956-8372, theveraproject.org. 7:30 p.m. $16 adv./$17 DOS. All ages. KELTON SEARS
Friday, Nov. 8
dada In a year marked by strong debuts from Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots, and Dr. Dre, 1992 saw the release of an equally strong but less-remembered first LP: Puzzle by the Los Angeles trio Dada. With Nevermind pushing alt-rock radio toward heavier, angst-ridden acts, it was hard for a slick and commercial band like this to get attention. But it wasn’t Dada’s fault; it just formed a decade too late. 1982 would have loved Dada, with its big harmonies, shredding guitar leads, and efficient arrangements. In 1992, however, sandwiched between Sublime and Screaming Trees, Puzzle made only a minor splash. Even among the more melodic bands of the era like the Lemonheads or R.E.M., Dada didn’t fit in since its roots were in neither punk nor college radio. But Puzzle is still a great record—best remembered for its first single, “Dizz Knee Land”—and the current tour celebrates its 20th anniversary. With High Freq. Studio Seven., 110 S. Horton St., 286-1312. 7:30 p.m. $15 adv./$18 DOS. DL
Cowboy Mouth The quintessential New Orleans rock-’n’-roll band makes a rare trip to the Northwest for back-to-back shows Friday and Saturday nights. Last year’s This Train is a return to the “Hurricane Party”-style rock that put the band on the map before Katrina. With Goodbyemotel (Friday) and The Cringe (Saturday). Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599, tractortavern.com. 9 p.m. $16 adv./$18 DOS. MICHAEL F. BERRY
Saturday, Nov. 9
The Fratellis For a brief moment in the 2000s, it seemed like Arctic Monkeys, the Libertines, and the Fratellis would become the-next-big-things, but each saw larger success elude them. After five years away, the Fratellis have resurfaced with a new album and tour, which they hope will put them back on the map. With the Ceremonies, Conway. The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-4618, thecrocodile.com. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. DL
Seattle Rock Orchestra Need proof that Seattle loves Pink Floyd? Look no further than Seattle Center’s The Wall laser show, which hasn’t stopped running since 1982. The latest SRO performance affirms the love, tackling some of the band’s best-loved songs, including “Money,” “Comfortably Numb,” and the entire Dark Side of the Moon. Lasers not included. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., 877-784-4849, stgpresents.com. 8 p.m. $22.50. DL
King of the Dot Hip-Hop Battle League It’s been a while since Seattle has seen a high-profile MC competition. King of the Dot brings some of North America’s top freestylers to town; the main event pits Fredo against Sun Tzu, and local MCs Mic Phenom, Brainstorm, and IllxChris are also on the bill. Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St., 632-2020, nectarlounge.com. 1 p.m. $15. MFB
Phantogram leads a late-era showcase of Barsuk Records bands tonight. The Sarasota Springs, N.Y., band made a strong showing with the emotive, twitchy, beat-heavy electronic-pop songs on debut full-length Eyelid Movies in 2009. Now we’re just waiting on the follow-up, which the band claims will be out soon. With Menomena, Maps & Atlases, Yellow Ostrich, Cymbals Eat Guitar, Say Hi. Neumos. 7 p.m. $15 adv. MSB
Kareem Kandi’s music draws on influences as diverse as hip-hop and traditional Middle Eastern music. A sax player, arranger, and composer, he fuses these influences with solid technique and a firm grasp of traditional jazz, funk, soul, and blues. Delvon Lamarr (organ) and Julian MacDonough (drums) will be joining him. Vito’s, 927 Ninth Ave., 397-4053, vitosseattle.com. 9:30 p.m. MFB
Sunday, Nov. 10
A$AP Ferg He’s not as Internet-famous as A$AP Rocky, but in many ways this Harlem rapper is stylistically similar: His debut album, Trap Lord, pairs supremely tasteful beats with adequate rapping about sex and money that’s never deeper than it sounds. Buy a $75 VIP ticket and receive a custom Trap Lord bandana. With Joey Fatts, Ashton Matthews, 100s. Neumos. 8 p.m. $20 adv. All ages. AG
Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter As part of Barsuk Records’ anniversary celebration, Sykes will not only be accompanied by the original Sweet Hereafter lineup, featuring Anne Marie Ruljanchic, Kevin Warner, and Bill Herzog, but she’ll be playing the entirety of her Barsuk debut Reckless Burning from start to finish. In the decade since the release of that album, Sykes’ sound has flourished, leading her into more expansive, psychedelic territory. Here, though, she’ll return to her quieter, acoustic roots. With Rocky Votolato, Laura Gibson. Tractor Tavern. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT. MSB
Vanessa Carlton Although it’s been nearly three years since this singer/songwriter’s last album, 2011’s Rabbits on the Run, the indie-pop powerhouse is returning for two intimate shows. Though Carlton’s newer material doesn’t seem to have the same spice as her Grammy-nominated debut, its soft, piano-driven arrangements are sure to be best realized at The Triple Door, 216 Union St., 838-4333. 7 (all ages) & 9:30 p.m. (21 and over). $25 adv./$30 DOS. KEEGAN PROSSER
Monday, Nov. 11
Crystal Antlers The only time I’ve seen Crystal Antlers, the keyboardist drunkenly pounded out an amazing solo on the synth using a beer bottle. While that might not be a regular part of its show, the band’s fun psych-influenced rock is guaranteed to be a good time after the two local psych openers, The Blinding Light and Kingdom of the Holy Sun, light all sorts of incense. The Lo-Fi, 429 Eastlake Ave., 254-2824, thelofi.net. 9 p.m. $8. 21 and over. KS
Atlas Genius The PNW must have made an impact on this alt-rock trio, because Aussie brothers Keith and Michael Jeffery and Brit Darren Sell are back following a show at this year’s Sasquatch! If you didn’t catch them then, make sure you do now; Atlas Genius’ catalogue boasts undeniably catchy tunes, including “Trojans” and “If So.” With Family of the Year and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., 682-1414, stgpresents.org/neptune. 8 p.m. $25. All ages. AZARIA C. PODPLESKY
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Crocodiles A lot of bands sound at least a little bit like Crocodiles, because a lot of bands borrow transparently from the bountiful post-punk and new-wave sounds of the ’80s. The San Diego band’s got a sense of humor, at least, rendering its jangly pop songs—as self-aware as they are inoffensive. With Wymond Miles. Barboza. 8 p.m. $10 adv. AG
Overkill and Kreator These legends of thrash metal show no signs of slowing—literally or figuratively. Both released studio albums last year (Overkill’s 16th, Kreator’s 13th); the riffs are as fast and heavy as those of any of their early material, and Kreator’s Mille Petrozza’s signature “Cookie Monster” growl has only improved with age. With Warbringer. El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E., 262-0482, elcorazonseattle.com. 7:30 p.m. $24–$27 DOS/$75 VIP. MFB
Selena Gomez Seattle fans of the former Disney star missed out on seeing Gomez live when her appearance at KISS 106.1’s Jingle Ball 2012 was canceled at the last minute. Luckily, the young starlet is making it up to tweens across the Pacific Northwest big-time—first with this stop on her Stars Dance Tour, and again in December when she’ll perform at Jingle Ball 2013. And while the fresh-faced singer’s heavily Auto-Tuned dance pop may not be your cup of tea, it’s no secret that, for better or worse, her lead single “Come & Get It” is the epitome of can’t-get-it-out-of-your-head catchiness. (That it may or may not be aimed at the Biebs is just a plus.) It’s also worth noting that Gomez is rumored to put on quite the production for her headlining gigs—and that this stop will also feature up-and-coming reggae/pop-rock trio Emblem3, who stole the hearts of teen girls across the country last year as contestants on The X-Factor. With Christina Grimmie. KeyArena, Seattle Center, 684-7200, keyarena.com. 7 p.m. $26–$66. KP
Toro Y Moi With Anything in Return, Chaz Bundick has come a long way from his home-laptop-recorded origins. It’s a slick, bona fide pop record, borrowing from disco, funk, and ’90s house music. Outside of Washed Out’s Ernest Greene, there might not be a musician who’s grown out of chillwave more successfully. With Classixx. Showbox at the Market. 8:30 p.m. $25 adv. All ages. AG
Slaid Cleeves For 20 years, this Austin-by-way-of-Maine singer/songwriter has carved a quiet and distinguished career by crisscrossing the country singing his twangy blue-collar tales for anybody who will listen—including Stephen King, who was so inspired by Cleeves that he wrote the liner notes for one of his records. Tractor Tavern. 8 p.m. $18 adv./$20 DOS. 21 and over. DL
