CONCERT SAMPLER
1. “I Know What Love Isn’t” Jens Lekman The hip Swedish troubadour released his third proper studio album, I Know
What Loves Isn’t (to add to the pile of his compilations and EPs), and he remains sonically jaunty, with his heart perpetually on his sleeve and tongue firmly in cheek. (Thursday, Phoenix, bit.ly/jenslove) 2. “Set It Off” feat. Lazerdisk Party Sex Diplo He’s been busy executive-producing Snoop Lion (née Dogg)’s reggae album with his Major Lazer cohorts, but he’s the sonically globe-trotting producer/DJ who’s always good for a memorable party. (Thursday, Hoxton, bit.ly/diploset)
3. “Cold Nights” How to Dress Well The ethereal electronic music producer (a.k.a. Tom Krell) has been receiving raves for his recently re
leased Total Loss record. Beautiful, haunting stuff. (Thursday, Great Hall, bit.ly/howcold)
4. “Let’s Go” Matt & Kim The boppy Brooklyn indie-rock duo come through just after releasing
their latest album, Lightning. Oberhofer open up. (Friday, Phoenix, bit.ly/mklets)
5. “Circle Around the Sun” Dispatch The U.S. indie-roots group broke up in 2002 but reunited in 2011, and are back with a new album. Good Old War open up. (Monday, Sound Academy, dispatchmusic.com)
6. “State Hospital” Frightened Rabbit The Scottish indie-rock band are working on their next album, but they recently released a new EP as they embark on a North American tour. (Wednesday, Mod Club, bit.ly/ frstate)