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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13.
Singer/songwriter Mitski hits Brooklyn DIY favorite the Silent Barn. She’s celebrating the release of her new album Bury Me At Makeout Creek, out now on Double Double Whammy. It’s full of gritty, gripping imagery that’s sure to draw you in.
8pm, 603 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
Catch jaunty synth-pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. at Brooklyn’s Music Hall Of Williamsburg. They’re still going strong off last year’s album The Speed Of Things, but their new single “James Dean” shows that there’s going to be more to look forward to soon. You can also catch them on the 15th at Bowery Ballroom.
8pm, 66 N 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Thrash it out with Death From Above 1979 as the Canadian punks continue their triumphant revival. They’re at the Observatory in LA tonight, and if you stick around, you can also catch Jesse Keeler’s dancier side at the following performance from MSTRKRFT.
8pm, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, CA.
Acclaimed producer RAC comes down from his summer hit “Cheap Sunglasses.” He’s at the Fonda Theatre for the next two nights with the Knocks.
8pm, 6126 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA.
Will Sheff, leader of indie folk royalty Okkervil River, performs an intimate solo set at cozy Brooklyn bar Manhattan Inn.
11:30pm, 632 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14.
Lorde loves her fellow New Zealand natives Yumi Zouma, and you should, too. Check out the sweet synth-pop act at Brooklyn’s Glasslands, alongside Louis Weeks and Leapling.
8pm, 289 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
Fast-rising indie pop label Orchid Tapes takes over Brooklyn’s Shea Stadium with the soothing sounds of Foxes In Fiction, Mr. Lies, and Emily Reo.
8pm, 20 Meadow Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Get free with Brooklyn dream-pop queens TEEN at the SoHo Apple Store. The quartet’s back in NYC following an extensive North American tour alongside Sondre Lerche.
7:30pm, 103 Prince Street, New York, NY.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15.
If you didn’t catch Yumi Zouma last night, catch them opening for up-and-coming synth diva Tei Shi tonight at Baby’s All Right. 8pm, 146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY.
Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is at Music Hall Of Williamsburg tonight, supporting his new solo album Playland. 8pm, 66 N 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
The Check Yo Ponytail tour continues on in LA. Catch innovators like the Presets, Le1f, and Chela at the Regent Theater in LA. 8pm, 448 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA.
Alt-country staple Ryan Adams heads to Carnegie Hall. The prolific singer/songwriter has a second night at the Isaac Stern Auditorium on the 17th.
8pm, 881 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY.
Relive your emo past with Saves The Day and Say Anything at the Observatory. You owned a white belt, don’t deny it. 8pm, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, CA.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16.
Leaders of the UK’s art-rock pack Alt-J bring their sophomore album This Is All Yours to NYC’s Beacon Theater. They’ll be accompanied by Nashville pop experimenter Mikky Ekko, whom you may remember from featuring on Rihanna’s “Stay.”
8pm, 2124 Broadway, New York, NY.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17.
Indie rock veterans The New Pornographers bring their latest LP Brill Bruisers to NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom. They’ve been on the road with sweater-pop favorites the Pains Of Being Pure At Heart.
7pm, 311 West 34th Street, New York, NY.
Brooklyn’s Future Punx might have more of a post-punk bent, but who cares? They’re celebrating the release of their new EP I’m So Excited at the soon-to-be-closed Death By Audio, alongside Priests, Downtown Boys, and more.
8pm, 49 S 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY.
The UK’s East India Youth will fill NYC’s Mercury Lounge with their elegant, densely layered synth landscapes. Their album Total Strife Forever is out now.
6:30pm, 217 E Houston St, New York, NY.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18.
Get weird with TV On The Radio at the legendary Apollo Theater. The art rockers are celebrating their new album Seeds, out this week. You can also catch them tomorrow by purchasing the record at Rough Trade in Brooklyn.
8pm, 253 West 125th Street, New York, NY.
Underground rap princess Kitty celebrates her new release Frostbite at the Roxy in sunny LA. She’ll be accompanied by Chippy Nonstop, Dawn Golden, and more.
8pm, 9009 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19.
Let St. Lucia and Haerts take you to a higher place. The globetrotting pop darlings hit NYC’s Terminal 5 tonight, and don’t forget to check out St. Lucia’s favorite songs for fall.
8pm, 610 W 56th Street, New York, NY.
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