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Music & Nightlife
Theatre, 4746 N Racine Ave (773- 275-6800,
jamusa.com). Oct 17 at 8pm; $42.50.
Mew + the DodosReturning from a five-year hiatus, Danish psych- rockers Mew may not harness the same woozy energy as contemporaries like Tame Impala, but this quartet still knows how to make music that sounds larger than life. Percussive indie-rock duo the Dodos open. Metro, 3730 N Clark St (773-549-4140,
metrochicago.com). Oct 6 at 8pm; $21.
ShamirRecalling Prince and Grace Jones, androgynous singer- songwriter Shamir Bailey’s dance- pop debut Rachet showcases his versatile voice and a fun-loving attitude. Bailey is a Las Vegas native, so the glitzy electro production and buoyant beats make sense, but his unabashed honesty is the real hook. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave (773-525-2508, lh-st .com). Oct 8 at 9pm; $15.
Telekinesis + Say Hi Seattle indie- rocker Michael Benjamin Lerner is better known as Telekinesis—at this show he plugs his latest release, Ad Infinitum, which adds lush synth lines to his jangly, power pop tunes. Fellow Washingtonian solo artist Say Hi opens. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave (773-525-2508, lh-st. com). Oct 28 at 8pm; $15.
Youth Lagoon + Moon King Moving away from the dreamy, bedroom psych of the first two Youth Lagoon records, Trevor Powers deals with the death of a close friend on Savage Hills Ballroom. Recorded during a two-month relocation to Europe, Powers’s latest material brings his surreal sonic sensibility to more conventional pop songs, peppered with live horns and drums. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312- 526-3851,
thaliahallchicago.com). Oct 21 at 8pm; $19–$246.
November
BeirutAbandoning most of the obscure Eastern European instruments that populated his previous records, Zach Condon reassumes his Beirut mantle and brings along the horn section on his latest album, No No No. In the four years since 2011’s The Rip Tide, Condon has grappled with writer’s block and a divorce, but the jaunty new tunes suggest that he is in good spirits. Riviera Theatre, 4746 N
Once, Frames frontman Glen Hansard specializes in raw, emotive folk-rock. It’s in his solo work, though, that he truly bares his soul. Here he showcases songs from his latest record, Didn’t He Ramble. Folk singer Aoife O’Donovan opens. Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St (312-462-6300, thechicago
theatre.com). Nov 21 at 8pm; $39.50–49.50.
Freaky Deaky
React Presents’s annual EDM-centric Halloween party expands to three days and moves to Toyota Park. Throw on a costume and catch headlining sets from Bassnectar (Oct 30), Armin Van Buuren (October 31) and Pretty Lights (Nov 1) or just enjoy the creepy carnival rides and spooky haunted houses. Action Bronson, Benny Benassi, Flying Lotus and more artists are also scheduled to perform. Toyota Park, 7000 Harlem Ave, Bridgeview (freakydeaky
halloween.com). Oct 30–Nov 1; $149–$219.
Racine Ave (773-275-6800, jamusa .com). Nov 10 at 8pm; $35.
Mac DeMarco + Alex Calder + the Courtneys Mac DeMarco’s tongue is no stranger to his cheek. Like Jonathan Richman, the Canuck crooner’s jangly pop muddies the line between campy and candor with ease. On his latest outing behind his Another One mini-album, DeMarco is joined by Vancouver acts Alex Calder and the Courtneys. Metro, 3730 N Clark St (773-549-4140,
metrochicago.com). Nov 7 at 9pm; $25.
Disclosure Based in south London, Disclosure is the youthful Lawrence brothers, Guy and Howard. The pair has quickly become some of the most sought- after electronic music producers in the business. How hot are they right now? Well, the duo’s sophomore album, Caracal, features guest spots by the Weeknd, Lorde, Miguel and Sam Smith (again). Navy Pier Festival Hall A & B, 600 E Grand Ave (312- 833-9331,
clubtix.com). Nov 15 at 5pm; $36.50.
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EL VYThe National frontman Matt Berninger and Ramona Falls mastermind Brent Knopf have been friends for nearly a decade, but the pair only recently started making music together. Assuming the moniker EL VY (pronounced: “elle- vye”), Knopf creates radiant, upbeat backing tracks while Berninger provides his gloomy baritone—it sounds a little like the National hopped up on antidepressants. Metro, 3730 N Clark St (773-549- 4140,
metrochicago.com). Nov 19 at 8:30pm; $25.
FuzzGarage rocker Ty Segall continues his prolific tear by reuniting with Fuzz, a group featuring guitarist Charles Moothart and bassist Chad Ubovich. The trio’s heavy, riff-filled tracks occupy the middle ground between the cerebral prog-rock of King Crimson and the primal power chords of Black Sabbath. Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St (312-526-3851, thaliahallchicago .com). Nov 20 at 9pm; $15.
Glen Hansard + Aoife O’Donovan A former street performer who appeared in the hit indie movie
Janet JacksonIt’s a little bit sad to think that for an entire generation, Janet Jackson is better known for baring her breast on live television than for her relentless stream of late ’80s hits. The upcoming Unbreakable World Tour marks her first outing in four years, in conjunction with a yet-to-be titled record. Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St (312-462-6300 thechicago
theatre.com). Nov 3, 4, 6 at 8pm; $50–$200.
The Polyphonic Spree You must know what to expect from the Spree by now: an alphabet’s worth of members; colorful, flowing choir robes; buoyant, symphonic pop ditties; and pure divine chaos onstage. Sonically, the 15-year-old collective sounds positively Partridge-esque in its sunny energy. City Winery, 1200 W Randolph St (312-733-9463,
citywinery.com/ chicago). Nov 8 at 8pm; $32–$38.
WandAfter releasing two records within a year, Los Angeles psych- rock quartet Wand is already touring behinds its third LP, 1000 Days, which favors synth jams over heavy riffs. Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave (773-276-3600,
emptybottle.com). Nov 7 at 9pm; $10.
Yo La Tengo with Dave Schramm Indie-rock cornerstone Yo La Tengo has been around for 30-plus years—long enough to finally release a bonafide greatest hits record. Instead, the New Jersey trio’s latest album reimagines tracks from its deep catalog and throws in covers of tunes by Hank Williams and the Cure for good measure. At this special acoustic gig, the band is joined by its former lead guitarist, Dave Schramm. Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield Ave (773- 472-0449,
jamusa.com). Nov 5 at 8pm; $22.50.
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