The Grizzled Mighty, The Flavr Blue, the Comettes

Thursday, May 30

Three really big reasons you should not miss this Locals Only show, presented by Capitol Hill Block Party and 107.7 The End: 1) The Grizzled Mighty’s drummer, Whitney Petty, is an absolute beast behind the kit. 2) The Flavr Blue’s genre-bending, vibe-y electro-pop is one of the freshest, most danceable things coming out of Seattle at the moment. 3) The Comettes make romantic indie-rock tracks that can only really be understood when they’re washing over you in a live venue. Like this one. Oh, and it’s FREE. I guess that’s four reasons. Don’t ask questions—just be there. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442. 8 p.m. 21 and over.

KEEGAN PROSSER

Foals

Friday, May 31–Saturday, June 1

These English rockers broke out in 2008 with the hit “Big Big Love (Fig.2)” from Sub Pop debut Antidotes, and haven’t looked back since. Their friendly big-band sound, laced with light funk, electronic elements, and wiggly guitar flutters, grabbed hold of listeners in the midst of the last indie revival—though their output has grown somewhat less captivating, and even less identifiable, as they’ve gotten mopier. The band has parted with tastemaking friends Sub Pop for its third album, Holy Fire, yet the allure has not left town; as of this writing, the first of Foals’ two nights at the Neptune has sold out, so if you dig, you better act fast. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., 682-1414, stgpresents.org. 9 p.m. Friday SOLD OUT, Saturday $21 adv.

TODD HAMM

Juicy J

Friday, May 31

As a founding member of Memphis, Tenn.’s Three 6 Mafia, Juicy J helped define the rough Dirty South sound of the ’90s, which tended to share more with the West Coast gangsta of the time (bargain keyboard beats and echoey synth melodies) than with more Easterly loop-and-rhyme outfits, but which was seasoned with an explosive “crunk”-ness that set it apart. Since then, Juicy has won an Oscar for Three 6’s work on the Hustle & Flow soundtrack, and moved on to Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang label as a solo artist, assuring his relevance in the pop rap market. As a solo artist, he hasn’t reached the catchy heights of “Sippin’ on Some Syrup” or “Poppin’ My Collar,” but his fan base is pretty well solidified, and they still like to get wild. With A$AP Ferg, Jarv Dee. Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., 628-3151, 
showboxonline.com. 9 p.m. $23.50 adv./$27 DOS. All ages.

TODD HAMM

Head Like a Kite

Saturday, June 1

Head Like a Kite, aka Dave Einmo, is a jack of all trades, writing catchy pop lyrics and backing them up with recorded instrumentation he plays himself. And that’s just the beginning. Once Einmo has built this foundation, he switches into DJ mode and samples the instrumental tracks he’s just created with guest vocals from the likes of Asy Saavedra (Chaos Chaos) and Tilson (The Saturday Nights). Head Like a Kite makes truly unique dance music, a mash of homegrown indie rock and hip-hop with all the synth/electronic elements you’d expect to hear in a club. Fly Moon Royalty and Nissim (formerly D. Black) also headline; all three will share the stage and bounce songs back and forth the entire night. The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-4618. $10 adv. 8 p.m. 21 and over.

AZARIA PODPLESKY

New Found Glory

Sunday, June 2

This pop-punk act ruled the airwaves in the early aughts with angsty tunes that spoke to moody teenagers struggling with the trials of life in suburbia. After 16 years and 11 albums, the band is still going strong. The five-piece is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its third full-length, Sticks and Stones, which it will play in its entirety. It’ll be like middle school all over again. Except this time your hair probably won’t be pink, and your band T and Chucks will cost twice as much. With Cartel, State Champs. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., 652-0444. 7:30 p.m. $24 DOS.

KEEGAN PROSSER

Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3

Tuesday, June 4

After more than four decades in the music industry, British singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock has done it all. Beginning his career in the late ’70s as a member of the Soft Boys, Hitchcock later released a few solo albums before founding the Egyptians, best known for the songs “Balloon Man” and “So You Think You’re in Love.” Almost two dozen studio albums later (solo and as a member of several projects), he’s still at it. Listening to Love From London, his latest solo album, it’s obvious he hasn’t forgotten where he came from. He incorporates the psychedelic/folk pop long-term fans know and love with modern touches that new fans will gravitate toward. Though the album was just released in March, odds are Hitchcock is already brainstorming his next project. With Peter Buck. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., 682-1414. 8 p.m. $20. All ages/bar with ID.

AZARIA PODPLESKY