Wednesday, Feb. 19

Over the past 20 years, Canadian anarcho-punk band Propagandhi has evolved more than most of its peers. It still plays at blistering speeds and espouses lefty politics and veganism, but its melodic skate-punk has been replaced by complicated metal-leaning songs and structures, as evidenced by the addition of a second guitarist and 2012’s Failed States, 37 minutes of sheer face-pummeling bliss. With Flatliners, War on Women. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9951, neumos.com. 7 p.m. $18. DAVE LAKE

Thursday, Feb. 20

Seattle’s Big Trughk should be atop your list of bands to check out if you haven’t yet. Released late last summer, the band’s first recording, Too Drughnk to Fughk, is a sludgy, Jesus Lizard–inspired blast, recorded by Tad Doyle (Tad, Brothers of the Sonic Cloth) at his Witch Ape Studio. With Deadkill, Blood Drugs, Ratza. Barboza, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442, thebarboza.com. 8 p.m. $8 adv. 21 and over. JAMES BALLINGER

Formally known as Dog Shredder, Bellingham’s Wild Throne is one of those jaw-dropping bands that leaves you breathless after a show. Chaotic as ever, the band is set to release its new EP, Blood Maker, recorded by producer Ross Robinson (Glassjaw, At the Drive-In, Slipknot). With Gaytheist, Drunk Dad, The Great Goddamn. Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., 324-8005, chopsuey.com. 8 p.m. $7 adv./$10 DOS. 21 and over. JB

It took Chicago’s Lawrence Arms eight years to release Metropole, but its members have been busy: Chris McCaughan with Sundowner, Brendan Kelly with Wandering Birds, and drummer Neil Hennessy with Smoking Popes. Though this album doesn’t reach the highs of previous outings, it’s by no means off the mark. Neither will be the live show. With Nothington, Great Apes, Success! El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E., 262-0482, elcorazon.com. 7:30 p.m. $15 adv./$18 DOS. DL

Neon Sigh affiliates Jetman Jet Team harken back to bands like My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive in their fuzzy, swooning heyday: Dreamy melodies glisten above booming waves of guitar distortion, and the tones are simultaneously harsh and lovely. With Blackstone Rangers, Soft Shadows, Golden Gardens. Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, 429 Eastlake Ave., 254-2824, thelofi.net. 9 p.m. $7. 21 and over. DUSTY HENRY

New Orleans jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and film composer Terence Blanchard is constantly looking to break new ground. The maestro has led, co-led, and scored over 40 albums, and the TERENCE BLANCHARD SEXTET will showcase his proclivity for improvisation as well as explore hard bop and other lively jazz formats. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., 441-9729, jazzalley.com. 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Thurs.–Sat., 7:30 p.m. Sun. $24.50. All ages. BRIAN PALMER

Since winning season 3 of NBC’s The Voice, a cappella quintet PENTATONIX has released three Billboard Top 15 albums, including November’s PTX, Vol. II. Whether covering Daft Punk and Lorde or creating groovy originals like the swelling dance number 
“Love Again,” Pentatonix bowls you over with its impeccable melodies. The Paramount, 911 Pine St., 682-1414, stgpresents.org/paramount. 8:30 p.m. $25–$30. All ages. BP

Hot Tuna Formerly of Jefferson Airplane, bassist Jack Casady and guitarist Jorma Kaukonen have earned regard the world over for their unique brand of blues. With the addition of eclectic multi-instrumentalist David Lindley and an adherence to a strict acoustic-only format, this should make for a interesting evening indeed. The Triple Door, 216 Union St., 838-4333, triple
door.net. 8 p.m. $59.50. CORBIN REIFF

Friday, Feb. 21

It’s been 20 years since the release of Keb’ Mo’s self-titled debut. In that time, the Compton native has toured the world and kept the dwindling embers of Delta blues alive. With a new record due in April, Mo’ clearly doesn’t intend for the fire to go out on his watch. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds, 425-275-4485. edmondscenterforthearts.org. 7:30 p.m. $42–$52. CR

Electro-rock quintet Furniture Girls is kicking off the year in a big way with the release of two six-song EPs: Dreams, being released at this show, and Chaos. From the in-your-face “Drool” to the almost bluesy “Killbabykill,” Dreams is a grab bag, with themes of love, lust, Jack the Ripper, and . . . the zombie apocalypse. With Thrivealike, Aaron Daniel, The Yev. High Dive, 513 N. 36th St., 632-0212, highdiveseattle.com. 
9 p.m. $8. 21 and over. AZARIA C. PODPLESKY

Merging the shadowy tones of Interpol with twee pop instrumentation, Portland’s And And And creates frantic, melodic indie tracks. The band’s self-description, “wild basement pop,” seems accurate. Everything sounds like it could break down at any moment, and the jangly lo-fi sounds create an image of a band embracing the beaten path. With Detective Agency. Neumos. 8 p.m. $8 adv. 21 and over. DH

Folk-rock favorites The Head and the Heart have come a long way since those open-mike nights at Conor Byrne in Ballard, but the band has continued to stay loyal to its soil, as evidenced by this two-night stop. The six-piece is sure to deliver several tracks from its recent sophomore release, Let’s Be Still, as well as old favorites, and probably some tears. Through Saturday. Friday with Rose Windows, La Luz; Saturday with the Moondoggies, Mikey and Matty. The Paramount. $31.25. 8 p.m. All ages. KEEGAN PROSSER

The English Beat’s danceable fusion of reggae, pop, and soul was perfectly suited for the early ’80s’ burgeoning new wave movement, which helped the band define the 2 Tone genre and establish its place in ska history in the process. Founding members Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger eventually parted ways; Wakeling leads this version while Roger tours as The Beat. With Georgetown Orbits. The Showbox, 1426 
First Ave., 628-3151, showboxpresents.com. 9 p.m. 
$20 adv./$25 DOS. 21 and over. DL

Saturday, Feb. 22

DJ Spooky The electronic persona of Paul D. Miller is renowned for his “trip hop” and “illbient” sounds. In recognition of Black History Month, he’ll screen Rebirth of a Nation, his reimagined look at D. W. Griffith’s Birth of a Nation, tomorrow at the Moore. Tonight, just expect some sick, clever beats. Barboza. 8 p.m. $20 adv. 21 and over. GWENDOLYN ELLIOTT

For many heavy-music fans, Pentagram is the metal band that should have been as big as Black Sabbath, yet for a number of reasons went unnoticed for decades. As documented in the film Last Days Here (streaming now on Netflix), the remarkable thing is the band’s 43-year-plus staying power, influencing a niche of musicians and bands while failing to earn widespread recognition as true pioneers in the doom genre (or making much of a living, for that matter). What’s even more incredible is the group’s comeback—a relevant one at that, as fame has finally come via a new generation of younger fans. As things finally move forward for Pentagram, they do the same for frontman Bobby Liebling—now sober, married, and readying a new record this year as well as a tour (that’s expected to visit the West Coast later this year) with longtime guitarist Victor Griffin. But first: Pentagram, in all its sludgy, metal glory. With Radio Moscow, Kings Destroy, Ancient Warlocks. El Corazon. 8 p.m. $22 adv./$25 DOS. All ages. JAMES BALLINGER

Mukilteo’s Fall of Troy pushed its proggy post-hardcore from 2002 to 2010, landing it a slot on the Warped Tour and getting “F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.” in as a playable track in Guitar Hero III. After a brief breakup, the band has reunited for this “all DIY” tour, leading to what they say will be a new, completely free album due out sometime this year. With Tacos!, Sailor Mouth. The Showbox. 
8 p.m. $13 adv./$15 DOS. All ages. KELTON SEARS

Monday, Feb. 24

Singer/songwriter Jon McLaughlin has been delivering sweet songs with a pop-rock sensibility since 2007, when he released his breakout debut, Indiana. Seven years and nearly as many albums later, his blue eyes, dreamy vocals, and heart-wrenching lyrics are still proving a “Beautiful Disaster.” #Swoon. With Dwayne Shivers. The Triple Door. 7:30 p.m. $17 adv./$20 DOS. All ages. KP

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Canada’s First Nations trio, A Tribe Called Red, fuses electronic club and contemporary indigenous music into something it calls “powwow step.” Nation II Nation, the band’s second full-length album, dropped last spring and earned, among other praise, sold-out shows and a feature spot on Diplo and Friends, the DJ/producer’s music program on BBC1. Red’s sound—aboriginal drumbeats and vocals layered with the thumping of electro bass and clap tracks—elevates electronic music to the next level, marrying the traditional and the modern. This has made the group unofficial spokespersons on current issues affecting the indigenous community: land rights, decolonization, cultural appropriation. (The latter issue has seeped into Red’s live show; adoring concertgoers donning war paint and headdresses have roused ATCR member DJ NDN’s indignation. In an interview for Huffington Post Canada, he called such acts “redface” and asked fans to “Please stop.”) The beatmakers, in town on the Turtle Island Tour, are sure to put on a pulsating show; just please leave the face paint and feathers at home. With Tang & Toast. Barboza. 8 p.m. $13 adv. 21 and over. MARGERY CERCADO

New Jersey–based producer Seth Haley, better known as Com Truise, channels Tangerine Dream and the Drive soundtrack on his latest, In Decay, a rarities and B-sides compilation (already?) that pays tribute to the ’80s via analog synths and song titles like “84’ Dreamin’ ” and “Video Arkade.” With Phantoms, Zoolab. Chop Suey. 8 p.m. $15. 21 and over. DL

Like many punk frontmen, Dave Hause has made a foray into singer/songwriter territory as a solo act—though in his case, he’s built a following that outstrips his work with the Loved Ones. His second LP, Devour, is working-class rock, Springsteen via The Gaslight Anthem, and features appearances by members of Social Distortion, My Morning Jacket, and Frightened Rabbit. With Northcote, Jefferson Death Star. El Corazon. 8:30 p.m. $10 adv./$8 DOS. 21 and over. DL

Scottish alt-pop quartet We Were Promised Jetpacks has been quiet of late, but that’s all about to change. The band just released E Rey (Live in Philadelphia), a live album with an accompanying film recorded during its 2012 tour. E Rey also includes a new song, a hazy jam called “Peace Sign,” which should hold fans over until WWPJ’s next album, slated for a fall release. With Honeyblood. Neumos. 
8 p.m. $18 adv. 21 and over. ACP

Langhorne Slim has a gospel singer’s soul mixed with folk-rock tendencies. The singer/songwriter keeps company with fellow country-influenced artists like the Avett Brothers, but Slim favors the raucous parts of the genre over the slow and somber. His shows are about the celebration, not the grieving. With Mike Giacolino. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W., 784-4880, sunsettavern.com. 9 p.m. $12. 
21 and over. DH