Wednesday, Sept. 4

The Dip After more than a year of playing the U District house-show circuit, this soul act (featuring Beat Connection members Tom Eddy and Jarred Katz) is releasing its debut EP at this show. Everything about 9-to-5-fetishizing first single “Working Man” is Motown-era vintage: the groove, the horns, and the casual misogyny. With the Fabulous Party Boys, The Full Clip. Barboza, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9951, thebarboza.com. 8 p.m. $6 adv. ANDREW GOSPE

The Acacia Strain Despite about half a dozen lineup changes since their 2001 inception, the Massachusetts-based metalcore quintet has kept on providing lots of deep growls and double bass to the masses. Their latest, Death Is the Only Mortal, was released last year. With Within the Ruins, Fit for an Autopsy, American Me, and Prestige. El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E., 262-0482, elcorazonseattle.com. 7 p.m. $15 adv./$18 DOS. All ages. AZARIA PODPLESKY

Canadian trio Austra makes chilly, synth-driven electro-pop that leans heavily on Katie Stelmanis’ outsized vocals, which, as many a reviewer has noted, are strikingly similar to those of The Knife’s Karin Dreijer Andersson. Sophomore album Olympia balances gothic introspection with dance beats. With DIANA. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442, neumos.com. 8 p.m. $17 adv. AG

Andy Fitts While you might not know who Andy Fitts is, you have likely heard his work. Throughout the last decade, the Seattleite has lent his multi-instrumental skills to numerous outstanding Northwest bands, including the David Bazan band, The Long Winters, and Say Hi, earning (along with drummer Alex Westcoat) the title of “Barkline.” In a press release for his very impressive debut full-length, Smoky Wilds, he explains the nickname came about “because we were the rhythm section for . . . Barsuk bands.” Tonight Fitts takes the early slot (opening a killer local bill with Shelby Earl and Tomten) to celebrate the album—which is not actually a Barsuk release, though it could be, falling somewhere on the spectrum between Say Hi and David Bazan with its warped instrumental textures, infectious melodic lines, and melancholy vibe. The rhythm is pronounced, of course. And the vocals possess many touchstones of the artists Fitts has spent so much time onstage with. One hopes that this is only the first Fitts release; it would be interesting to see where he carries this torch. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599, tractortavern.com. 9 p.m. $6 adv. MARK BAUMGARTEN

Thursday, Sept. 5

Cody ChesnuTT Did anyone else fall in love with the Roots’ “The Seed 2.0” after one listen because of ChesnuTT’s chorus? The song is amazing on its own, but there’s just something about his soulful voice that’ll grab ya. ChesnuTT’s touring in support of 2012’s Landing on a Hundred. Check him out—maybe you’ll get hooked, too. With Jarell Perry. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., 682-1414. stgpresents.org/neptune. 8 p.m. $20 adv./$22 DOS. All ages. AP

The Psychedelic Furs Richard Butler and his band may be forever associated with John Hughes films thanks to their version of “Pretty in Pink,” but that’s OK—the films hold up just as well as the band’s ’80s catalog. With The Burning of Rome. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., 628-3151, showboxonline.com. 8:30 p.m. $22 adv./$25 DOS. DAVE LAKE

GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR The reigning kings of post-rock are coming to Seattle to show everyone just how epic an hour of dynamic builds can be. Steeped in cryptic mythology and post-apocalyptic imagery, GY!BE will make the end of the world feel like an ascension into heaven. With Total Life. Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Avenue, 652-0444, showboxpresents.com. 8 P.M. $25 adv./$28 DOS. KELTON SEARS

The Baseball Project The recipe for this supergroup, featuring members of R.E.M., Young Fresh Fellows, and The Dream Syndicate, is right in their name: The songs are all about America’s pastime, and if you know who Mark Fidrych is or long for the days when Ichiro played for the Mariners, you’ll probably love these guys. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., 838-4333, thetripledoor.net. 7:30 p.m. $15. DL

Friday, Sept. 6

Bleached is about as perfect a name as one could gin up for Jessica and Jennifer Calvin’s hazy, sunburnt rock. Taking cues from surf, punk, and dream pop, the sisters’ songs are as catchy as anything by, say, Best Coast, but with a much-needed injection of grit. With Bleeding Rainbow. Barboza. 7 p.m. $8 adv. AG

It’s surprising that two years after forming, CHVRCHES has only recently hit American airwaves. Sure, we don’t keep the best notes on the Scottish music scene, but the Glasgow-based electro-pop trio is just too good to overlook. Take the second single from its upcoming debut, The Bones of What You Believe, slated for American release on Sept. 24. “The Mother We Share” packs synth-heavy, in-your-face melodies into just over three minutes, thanks to the double dose of electro keys from Martin Doherty and Iain Cook, who also play guitar and bass. Singer Lauren Mayberry’s crystal-clear voice sounds younger than her 25 years, and Doherty and Cook layer samples with more traditional instruments in a way that simultaneously gives its electronic elements a bit of depth and the stringed instruments a little attitude. Having already made such a big mark internationally, it looks like the Scots are here to stay. With XXYYXX. Showbox at the Market. 9 p.m. $18 adv./$20 DOS. All ages. AP

On An On The remains of a middling Midwestern indie-pop band called Scattered Trees, the boy/boy/girl trio that makes tingling electro-pop songs as On an On is equally adept at manipulating a room with washes of synthesizer for one song and anthemic beats the next. It also manages an excellent cover of Hot Chip’s “Boy From School.” Almost, almost as good as the original. With Hands, Maiah Manser. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W., 784-4880, sunsettavern.com. 
9:30 p.m. $8 adv/$10 DOS. MB

Sonny and the Sunsets are touring in support of their June release Antenna to the Afterworld, a synthed-up departure from last year’s twangy Longtime Companion. But don’t worry, they didn’t lose their hooks along with their steel guitar, and Antenna to the Afterworld stands as another testament to Sonny Smith’s ability to craft timeless pop songs that sound as if they were written in Gram Parsons’ L.A., when in fact Smith hails from San Francisco. With Love as Laughter, Memories. Tractor Tavern. $10 adv./$12 DOS. 9:30 p.m. DANIEL PERSON

Saturday, Sept. 7

Ball of Wax #33 Release Party Seattle’s Ball of Wax Quarterly compiles rare, obscure, and experimental music from a wide array of genres. This show features the wily post-rock of Lowman Markos and The Luna Moth along with the lo-fi singer/songwriter stylings of Sun Tunnels and Michael Wohl. Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Ave. N.W., 784-3640, conorbyrnepub.com. 9 p.m. $7. AG

Prefuse 73 Warp Records–signed producer Guillermo Scott Herren inhabits a heady corner of glitchy electronica, all strange textures, complex beats, and samples that seem to dissipate into the ether. Tellingly, Oneohtrix Point Never’s Daniel Lopatin is a frequent collaborator, though Herren’s music is more hip-hop than ambient. With Theoretics, IG88. Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-7416, thecrocodile.com. 8 p.m. $15 adv. AG

School Of Rock performs Rage Against the Machine Considering how many teenage guitarists have built their chops trying to nail a Tom Morello guitar solo or perfect the riff from “Killing in the Name,” there might not be a more perfect pairing for Seattle School of Rock students than RATM. Whether the band’s ample profanity will be censored remains to be seen. El Corazon. 6 p.m. $10 adv./$12 DOS. All ages. AG

Ty Segall This prolific low-fi garage rocker’s latest LP, Sleeper, is a bit of a departure. A laid-back acoustic catharsis fueled by the death of his father and a falling-out with his mother, it’s his most emotionally bare collection yet. With Mike Donovan, Night Beats. Neumos. 8 p.m. $13. DL

Bonnie Prince Billy Will Oldham’s most recent two albums say a lot about his artistic restlessness. What the Brothers Sang, a collaboration with Dawn McCarthy, is a collection of Everly Brothers covers; 2012 EP Now Here’s My Plan contains reworkings of old material, including a bizarrely jaunty version of “I See a Darkness.” Expect his live show to contain some unexpected twists and turns as well. With Mount Eerie. The Neptune. 9 p.m. $23 adv./$25 DOS. All ages. AG

Adam Ant He may be 58, but that hasn’t stopped Adam Ant from continuing to dress like Captain Jack Sparrow. And even though the new-wave star released an acclaimed album in January, this is mostly a nostalgia show, with Ant trekking through classics like “Goody Two Shoes” and “Strip” for adoring 40-somethings and hipster retro-fetishists alike. With Prima Donna. Showbox at the Market. 8 p.m. $27.50 adv./$30 DOS. DL

Crushed Out Stop me if you’ve heard this one: a guitar/drums duo that plays raw, loud, blues-indebted rock. Like the White Stripes, the Black Keys, and countless others, Crushed Out fits this description, though their shtick is a modern take on ’50s rock ’n’ roll. With West Coast Improvement Company, Acapulco Lips. Sunset Tavern. 9 p.m. $8 adv. AG

Sunday, Sept. 8

Saves the Day Nearly every pop-punk band around today has Saves the Day to thank for paving the way. The New Jersey–based quintet is nearing its 20th anniversary and is set to release a self-titled album, their eighth studio release, in September. With Into It. Over It. and Hostage Calm. El Corazon. 7:30 p.m. $15 adv./$18 DOS. All ages. AP

The Dodos Anyone who hasn’t listened to the Dodos since 2008’s Visiter, the frenzied sophomore full-length that broke the San Francisco duo into mainstream-indie consciousness, may be disappointed by Carrier, released last week. It’s dour, straightforward-sounding indie rock, with less of the breakneck energy that made the band’s early work so compelling. With The Love Language, Learning Team. Neumos. 8 p.m. $15 adv. AG

Jimmy Cliff The reggae legend’s first record in seven years, Rebirth, is his best in decades, earning him the Grammy for Best Reggae Album of 2012. Produced by Tim Armstrong of Rancid, the album finds Cliff renewed, revitalized—even covering The Clash. With Ethan Tucker. The Neptune. 8 p.m. $35. DL

Monday, Sept. 9

Grouplove This indie dance act’s hit single “Tongue-Tied” introduced fans to its 2011 debut release, Never Trust a Happy Song. A collection of punchy, electro-dance tracks for kids wearing hippie shirts and feathers in their hair, it became the soundtrack to the festivals that hosted those kids and a staple on alternative radio. Now the band is preparing to release their sophomore effort, Spreading Rumors, upping the ante by booking a short, nearly-sold-out fall tour that’s going to be twice as exciting—literally. For this run, the group will play two shows in each city—one electric and one acoustic, each at different venues—and it’s all kicking off here. With the Rubens. Sept. 9: Crocodile. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. Sept. 10: The Triple Door. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. KEEGAN PROSSER

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Why? mastermind Yoni Wolf has carved a unique niche for himself since debuting in the mid-2000s. His ultra-personal hip-hop is indie-friendly—an endearingly gawky frontman, cutesy beats with glockenspiel and acoustic guitar—but also deeply uncomfortable, always letting listeners in a bit closer than they might like. With Lovers Without Borders. Neumos. 8 p.m. 
$15 adv. All ages. AG

The Weeknd The Biebs isn’t the only Canadian superstar to be discovered on YouTube. The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, uploaded a few alt-R&B songs featuring his tremoring vocals, and, after a shout out from fellow Torontonian Drake, the rest is history. With Anna Lunoe and Banks. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., 682-1414, stgpresents.org/paramount. 8 p.m. $36.20 adv./$41.24 DOS. All ages. AP