Rivaling The White Stripes in more ways than one, Deap Vally manages to stylistically and tonally channel the best of American rock music and transcend the average, noisy guitar-drums duo. They play Oct. 21 at Roseland Theater.
The Canadian rock outfit once known as Viet Cong has returned with a new album, a new name and a punk revival sound that still says “I’m politely resigned to my fate.”
Wilco’s new album impresses for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that it’s vintage Wilco. “Schmilco” gets at the sadness, humor and guitar blending that defines the band’s last two decades.