FIVE LIVE SOUNDS

A trio of releases fills the weekend while the Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble Tentet fills Betty Lou’s.

Friday and Saturday: Preoccupations

The local Pitchfork darlings play a pair of hometown shows in support of their latest, simply titled New Material. The post-punk music contained within is much more complex. “It’s an ode to depression,” says singer Matt Flegel. “To depression and self-sabotage, and looking inward at yourself with extreme hatred.” At The Palomino, 109 7th Ave. S.W. Doors, 9 p.m. $15. showpass.com.

Friday: Deanne Matley album release

The jazz vocalist celebrates the release of Because I Loved, a title that hints at the lyrical content within, which takes listeners “on her own emotional journey from the pain of losing love to quiet contentment, with stops at red-hot passion and the excitement of new love along the way.” At Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. 7:30 p.m. $21.50 - $30. eventbrite.ca.

Friday: Mariel Buckley album release, with Lucky Sonne

Buckley teamed up with Leeroy Stagger for her sophomore full length, Driving in the Dark, which “expands her classic country sound to include more edgy rock ’n’ roll tones.” At Festival Hall, 1215 10th Ave. S.E. Doors, 7:30 p.m. $25. TF.

Saturday: Chris Reimer posthumous LP release

Reimer was the guitarist in the acclaimed band Women with current Preoccupations members Flegel and Michael Wallace. Hello People showcases the layered talents of the musician who died suddenly in 2012. At The Palomino, 109 7th Ave. S.W. Doors, 5 p.m. Free, but donations to The Chris Reimer Legacy Fund Society accepted.

Sunday: Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble Tentet

Betty Lou’s Library, the literary-themed speakeasy, has become a weekly hub for jazz music. The Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble tests the limits of its stage. At Betty Lou’s Library, 908 17th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $15. reservations recommended at 403-454-4744.