^{The DT’s photo by Chris Fuller}

The Valley, Iceage Cobra, the DT’s
(High Dive) The DT’s are Bellingham’s garage/soul band that fans of Thee Emergency probably already know about, not to mention the rock-loving denizens of Spain, Portugal, and parts of South America (not kidding). The DT’s do not fuck around with unnecessaries. Featuring the head of Estrus Records and ex–Mono Man Dave Crider on guitar, the band understand dynamics verses tension, value the cowbell, and know how to play their instruments well enough to do so while drunk. Rock comes grinding out against Diana Young-Blanchard’s raw vocals, which channel Janis Joplin in delivery and tone. The Valley and Iceage Cobra, both performers you do not trifle with, will have their work cut out for them tonight. MATT GARMAN

Listen to Iceage Cobra:
“We Gotta Move”

The Teenagers, Handsome Furs, Man Plus (Neumo’s) The Teenagers’ U.S. debut at Neumo’s earlier this year was perhaps underwhelming—lead singer Quentin Delafon looked bemused at being onstage at all, and the band’s newly added touring drummer and guitarist were listless, just barely keeping time. But they sounded fine, they’re supercute, and the show was fun, especially when they pulled a girl out of the crowd for their smashing he-said/she-said single “Homecoming.” That song is just unfuckwithable, and their debut album, Reality Check, remains a pleasing pop record—sassy, glossy, smeared with irresistible hooks. It’s more than enough to forgive a slightly shaky premiere performance. What droney mopers and Wolf Parade offshoot Handsome Furs are doing on this bill is anybody’s guess, but they should provide some welcome dissonance. ERIC GRANDY

Listen to the Teenagers:
“Starlett Johansson”

Tiny Vipers, J. Tillman (Vera Project) You miss the sadness of winter—the short days, the long nights, the weather only unpredictable in terms of how shitty it will be. I’m not sure what to do with all the sunshine either sometimes, which is why we should embrace this chance to escape the land of the bright, happy, and emotionally stable. Tiny Vipers’ ethereal and haunting songs will leave you feeling like you’re stranded in the middle of the ocean with no chance of rescue. J. Tillman’s worn voice and heartbreaking songs are spiked with years of pain and wisdom (even though he’s all of twentysomething). “Evans and Falls” is sad and simple, “Barter Blues” is angrier, and “Crooked Roof” is all melancholy piano and slide guitar. There’s a little something for every dark corner of those bad moods you’re hiding. MEGAN SELING

Listen to J. Tillman:
“Steel On Steel”