To hear Halie Loren sing is to glimpse the divine, and it is easy to see why this jazz vocalist is getting noticed here and abroad. Her seventh and most recent album, Simply Love, hit #1 on Japan’s Billboard Jazz Chart thanks to its combination of gorgeous original tracks, fresh takes on classic songs, and Loren’s lush, sultry singing. Whether her vocals are wrapping their arms around you in a loving embrace, as they do on the subdued title track, or getting playful on the classic “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” there is so much to love about Loren’s talent. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., 441-9729, jazzalley.com. Through Wed. 7:30 p.m. $22.50. All ages. BRIAN PALMER

With “Coffee” from its self-titled debut, Sylvan Esso—that’s Amelia Meath of Mountain Man and Nick Sanborn of Megafaun—have created an unassuming pop hit. Meath’s sweet-and-low vocals and the track’s electro-pop backbone pair in such a way that “Coffee” wouldn’t seem out of place at either a club or an open-mike night. Just try to get it out of your head. With Dana Buoy. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442, neumos.com. 8 p.m. $12. 21 and over. ACP

Depression is a consideration Strand of Oaks frontman Timothy Showalter is all too familiar with. On the band’s latest record, HEAL, he details a low point in his life and the recovery that followed via a synth-pop soundtrack beset with scorching guitar solos. His candid, intimate storytelling offers some comfort for those who have ever felt alone and exiled. With Christopher Denny. Tractor Tavern. 9 p.m. $10. 21 and over. DH