Wednesday, April 16

Diana Krall The jazz chanteuse (Elvis Costello’s better half) released Glad Rag Doll in 2012, a collection of surprisingly contemporary jazz tunes. The Paramount, 911 Pine St., 877-784-4849, stgpresents.org/paramount. 8 p.m. $46–$96. SEATTLE WEEKLY STAFF

It’s been a decade since Montreal duo Chromeo debuted with She’s in Control, and (soon to be) four albums later, the pair is still dazzling listeners with its seductive brand of electro-funk. On the forthcoming White Women, which features Toro y Moi, Solange, and Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, David Macklovitch and Patrick Gemayel take their trademark party-starting synth grooves up a notch. With TOKiMONSTA. The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., 628-3151, showboxonline.com. 9 p.m. SOLD OUT. All ages. AZARIA C. PODPLESKY

Black Label Society finally dropped its much-anticipated studio album, Catacombs of the Black Vatican, this month (and surely Zakk Wylde said Valhalla Java Almighty!). Over the past 15 years, the band has produced some of the best metal this side of Sweden, and Vatican proves yet again why these dudes are considered gods of the genre. With Devil You Know, Butcher Babies. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., 628-3151, showboxpresents.com. 8 p.m. $35. CORBIN REIFF

Thursday, April 17

The Men pick up where the Replacements left off, playing sweaty, rickety punk rock that bridges country twang and post-punk tenacity. The band’s music is always in the moment, releasing an album a year for the past five years. It’s never clear what The Men will do next, but it tends to come with a grimy twist. With Gun Outfit, Lures, Moldy Castle. Chop Suey, 325 E. Madison St., 324-8005, chopsuey.com. 8 p.m. $12. 
21 and over. DUSTY HENRY

To warm up for the release of its debut, Vaudeville Etiquette played a show covering the music of Fleetwood Mac earlier this year, earning some complimentary comparisons. Tonight the band celebrates the release of that album, Debutantes & Dealers—which is actually a lot more roots than Rumors, with some neo-folk “hey hey”s mixed in for good measure. With Tango Alpha Tango, Lotte Kestner. The Crocodile, 2200 Second Ave., 441-4618, thecrocodile.com. 9 p.m. $12. MARK BAUMGARTEN

The Gaelic anarcho-punks in Oi Polloi have been rallying against fascists for 30 years, with a more acute eye for politics and equal rights than most of their ’80s UK compadres—and they’ve never played Seattle. With Wartorn, Vindictive, Death Raid. The Highline, 210 Broadway Ave. E., 328-7837, highlineseattle.com. 9 p.m. $10 adv./$12 DOS. 21 and over. DAVE LAKE

A Good Mixer: Britpop Dance Party Why did Britpop have to end? The British arm of the ’90s alternative outbreak, the movement fashioned itself as a continuation of the English guitar pop of the ’60s and ’70s, its sense of style and playfulness set in relief against America’s overserious, underdressed grunge moment. In a word, it was “fun”—though certainly prone to some self-seriousness. So this night, scheduled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Britpop’s emergent moment—the release of Blur’s scene-defining album Parklife and Pulp’s major-label debut His ’N’ Hers—looks to be a lot of fun, with an Oasis-inspired unibrow contest, karaoke, and a dance party DJed by an all-star cast including Erik Blood and Kurt Bloch. Be sure to practice your Jarvis Cocker dance moves. They will be needed. Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, 429 Eastlake Ave. E., 254-2824, thelofi.net. 8 p.m. $8. MB

The Infamous Stringdusters This pop bluegrass ensemble recently released Let It Go. With the Boston Boys. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St., 682-1414, stg
presents.org/neptune. 8 p.m. $17.50 adv./$19 DOS. SW

After being rescheduled due to work-visa issues, Birmingham, England’s Godflesh are finally making it across the pond. The highly influential industrial-metal duo has been at it since 1988, and is reportedly finalizing May release plans for its next record, its first since 2001’s Hymns. With Cut Hands, House of Low Culture, La Fin Absolute du Monde. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442, neumos.com. 8 p.m. $25 adv. 21 and over. JAMES BALLINGER

Friday, April 18

Local psychedelia by way of Texas—where the Austin Psych Fest has embraced the band—Night Beats play basement trance rock; it’s reverb-laden, muffled, and delivered with sass, grit, and a disintegrating beat that demands that you dance. Last September’s Sonic Bloom is filled with mind-bending revelations that can warp the walls of a small club like LoFi. With Cosmonauts, The Pharmacy, Black Sea. 9 p.m. $10. MB

Fading West perfectly encapsulates SWITCHFOOT, despite being more of an organic pop effort than previous releases. Fading was inspired by the band’s 2012 world tour, which was chronicled in a documentary of the same name. Jon Foreman’s lyrics are as thought-provoking as ever, and remind listeners that you can still find hope in rock & roll. With The Royal Concept.The Showbox. 8:30 p.m. $25 adv./$28 DOS. All ages. BRIAN PALMER

Da Mafia 6ix Five of the original Three 6 Mafia members (alas, no Juicy J or Project Pat) have reunited to honor their former bandmate, the late Lord Infamous. The new project, which was encouraged and supported by fans, keeps the hits alive, while new material moves toward a more EDM-influenced sound. With The Menace, guests. Studio Seven, 110 S. Horton St., 286-1312, studioseven.us. 8 p.m. $15 adv./$17 DOS. MICHAEL F. BERRY

All sorts of feelings will be had tonight as endings and beginnings collide in a big swirling goop of all-ages goodness. Us on Roofs have sadly declared this its last show. Conversely, the band formed in the wake of Nude Pop’s demise, Mallows, have declared this its first show. The all-ages Lord giveth, and the all-ages Lord taketh away. The night also sees Special Explosion ride home from a massive nationwide tour for the hometown release party of The Art of Mothering EP. With Seacats. Vera Project, 305 Harrison St., 956-8372, theveraproject.com. 
7:30 p.m. $10. All ages. KELTON SEARS

Saturday, April 19

Star Anna This performance comes near the end of the Blue Moon Tavern’s two-week celebration of its 80th anniversary. If you’ve missed the others, don’t worry; this is the show to see. Star Anna’s country balladry is as beer-soaked and filled with heartache as the tavern’s walls. She also happens to be just as resilient as the old bar, soldiering on through her split with backing band the Laughing Dogs and putting out her strongest album yet, Go to Hell. With Blackheart Honeymoon. Blue Moon, 712 N.E. 45th St., 675-9116, bluemoonseattle.wordpress.com. 9:30 p.m. $10. MB

After growing restless musically, Cataldo’s Eric Anderson decided to pair his brainy lyrics—for example gems like “Noli me tangere, motherfucker”—with newfound pop sensibilities. The resulting album, Gilded Oldies, serves as a new beginning for Anderson and crew. Its solid danceability comes from stark drum beats, bright acoustic riffs, and warm vocal melodies. With Arkomo, Jason Dodson. Columbia City Theater, 4918 Rainier Ave. S., 723-0088, columbiacitytheater.com. 9 p.m. $8 adv./$10 DOS. 21 and over. ACP

Hip-hop duo The Underachievers may hail from Brooklyn, but its abstract sound channels West Coast hyphy and Chi-Town soul. While MCs AK and Issa Gold aggressively trade bars, tripped-out, swooning beats keep the atmosphere cool and soothing. The act’s old-school flavor belies the fact we’re living in the digital age. With Denzel Curry, Dillon Copper, Azizi Gibson. The Crocodile. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. 21 and over. DH

Those lucky enough to see the Dillinger Escape Plan in the late ’90s know that very few bands come close to the intensity of those early performances. Chaotically fusing jazz, metal, and prog, DEP has always been at the forefront of heavy music, practically creating its own genre. After replacing original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis with Greg Puciato, the band’s ensuing record, Miss Machine, was a game-changer in extreme music. Ideas were fleshed out and more melodic, causing some fans to turn on the band. Since then, DEP has gone through several other lineup changes while losing little vitality. Last year’s One of Us Is the Killer, the band’s fifth LP, stands among some of its best work to date. With Trash Talk, Retox, Shining. El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E., 262-0482, elcorazon
seattle.com. 7:15 p.m. $20 adv./$23 DOS. All ages, bar with I.D. JB

Snoop Dogg is pleased with Washington. With the passage of I-502, Snoop Lion is bringing his 4/20-inspired “Wellness Retreat.” It’s worth noting that opener Wiz Khalifa is one of the two people, Snoop has said on record, who have outsmoked him. (The other is Willie Nelson.) Contact high included with price of admission. WaMu Theater, 1000 Occidental Ave. S., 381-7555, centurylinkfield.com/wamu-theater-booking. 9 p.m. $47.50. All ages. DH

Sunday, April 20

This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Great Adventures of

Slick Rick, a masterpiece of hip-hop storytelling. Rick’s charismatic charm, conversational flow, and clever punch lines made him one of the game’s most influential MCs, despite the legal problems that may have stifled his output. With Fearce Vill, Thaddeus David, DJ Kun Luv. Neumos. 8 p.m. $20 adv. MFB

Dark Star Orchestra continues its popular program of Grateful Dead songs. On 4/20, naturally. The Showbox. 8 p.m. $25–$30. SW

The Temptations Motown’s popular R & B group has retained just one original member, Otis Williams, but the new configuration still delivers with soul and continues to record, releasing Still Here in 2010. With the Four Tops. Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, 425-888-1234, snocasino.com. 7 p.m. SOLD OUT. SW

Any thought that the Portland Cello Project was just some sort of gimmick has long been dispelled. Seven years in, the Project continues to grow under the stewardship of Douglas Jenkins, its showmanship growing along with its vast and diverse catalog, which numbers more than 800 songs at this point, including everything from Bach to Britney. For this performance, the Project will play with fellow Portland group Alialujah Choir, featuring members of Weinland, Norfolk & Western, and M. Ward. Triple Door, 216 Union St., 838-4333, thetripledoor.net. 7:30 p.m. $20–$28. MB

Monday, April 21

If the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers formed a band, it would probably turn out like Peelander-Z. The prime directive: bringing smiles to Earth. The band’s latest release sees it moving in a different direction from its earlier comic-book punk to gleefully channeling ’80s heavy-metal bands. With L’Orchestre D’Incroyable, Abducted by Sharks, Ice Teeth. El Corazon. 8 p.m. $12 adv./$15 DOS. MFB

Tuesday, April 22

Mobb Deep It’s been a little more than a year since Prodigy and Havoc have put their differences aside. Just as they did after 1993’s forgettable Juvenile Hell, the pioneers of East Coast gangsta rap have again rebooted their approach, mixing a mature perspective with the straight street talk that made them 
legends. With LA (Language Arts), Cam the Mac, 
DJ Swervewon. Crocodile. 8 p.m. $18 adv. MFB

21-year-old spitfire Alex Kandel brings a lot of attitude to Sleeper Agent, the Kentucky pop-rock six-piece she fronts with singer/guitarist Tony Smith. On March’s About Last Night, her voice ranges from raspy to folky to as in-your-face as her multicolored hair. Throw in a musical sugar rush, and Last Night is an instant favorite for pop-rockers young and old. With HOLYCHILD, Pagiins. The Showbox. 7:45 p.m. $12 adv./$14 DOS. All ages. ACP