TV Girl

Los Angeles electro-pop outfit TV Girl plays The Liquor Store on Sunday, May 8.

PINS

Manchester grunge outfit PINS opens for The Subways on April 28 at Doug Fir Lounge.

Sheer Mag

Rising Philadelphia rock band Sheer Mag comes to Mississippi Studios on April 26. Their decade-blending ferocity was featured in this month’s Aural Fix section.

Crown Larks

“The magic trick is Crown Larks being able to incorporate so many instruments, including their voices, into songs that at the same time make no sense, yet make all the sense in the world.”

Exclusive Song Premiere: Quiet Type’s “The Worst”

When you combine the attractive harmonies of bubblegum pop with the laidback warm melodies of…

“Atomic” by Mogwai

“It isn’t often that a band whose been releasing work for over two decades retains the ability to shock you, but Mogwai’s latest release, Atomic, is nothing short of stunning.”

“Painting of a Panic Attack” by Frightened Rabbit

Read our review of “Painting of a Panic Attack,” the new record from the emotive Scottish rock band Frightened Rabbit.

Escondido

The Southwestern style duo Escondido comes to Portland on April 5 at Bunk Bar. They were featured this month in our Aural Fix section.

“Lost Time” by Tacocat

Our Billy Dye calls Tacocat’s new Sub Pop record a rapid, relevant commentary on life in the Pacific Northwest.

“Disappear Here” by Tender Age

Our Samantha Lopez reviews the latest from Portland band Tender Age, which recalls the best of ’90s rock.