The White Buffalo, the stage name of California-based singer/songwriter Jake Smith, is known for his deep rumble of a voice and lyrics that often touch on darker subjects. It’s no different on his latest full-length, Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways. But this time, Smith uses the story of a young couple, Joe and Jolene, to explore themes of spirituality, love, war, and redemption. Shadows chronicles the pair’s meeting; Joe’s decision to fight overseas to support their growing family; his struggle to adjust to life after war; and Jolene’s redemptive love as they grow older. The album is an emotional rollercoaster, but it’s one you’ll find yourself returning to again and again. With Jonny Two Bags. The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-4618, thecrocodile.com. 8 p.m. $18. 21 and over. AZARIA C. PODPLESKY

Hang, Lagwagon’s first album in nine years, finds the long-running California punks in fine form. The group is more pissed than usual, taking aim at classic punk targets—religion, politicians, hypocrisy—but it’s nice to hear it’s still fired up after so many years. With Swingin’ Utters, This Legend, Success. El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E., 262-0482, elcorazon.com. 7:15 p.m. $20 adv./$22 DOS. DAVE LAKE

The ladies of local supergroup Thunderpussy—Leah Julius (Cumulus, Sundries), Whitney Petty (Deerhunter, The Grizzled Mighty), Molly Sides (This Bitch Don’t Fall Off), and Lena Simon (La Luz, Kairos)—should teach a class on stage presence. Whether performing high-energy original tunes or covering songs like Elvis Presley’s “Trouble,” the rock-&-roll quartet strut around the stage with enough sultry power to command the attention of everyone in the room. There’s hair-whipping, hip-shaking, and foot-stomping galore. Petty’s heavy riffs coupled with Sides’ impressive roar, especially on the band’s theme song “Thunderpussy,” will render you helpless against the aural assault. With Moondog Matinee, the Mama Rags. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W., 784-4880, sunsettavern.com. 9 p.m. $8. 21 and over. ACP