Tonight acclaimed Olympia-bred anti-folk singer-songwriter Kimya Dawson will be gracing the Smell in Downtown. Portland's own folk rockers the Builders and the Butchers (LAist Interview) are poised to take on Spaceland. And, lastly, Brooklyn-based indie pop septet Clare & the Reasons will be performing at McCabe's Guitar Shop. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Troubadour to catch Brooklyn-via-London-via-Sweden rock revivalists Alberta Cross. LAist favorites, San Antonio's own retro 50s/60s rock outfit Hacienda are slated to kick things off. more ›

Tonight NY-based rapper Nas (LAist Review) will be performing at Club Nokia. OC's finest pop rockers Hellogoodbye are slated to play a sold-out show at the Knitting Factory. LA-based psych-rockers the Entrance Band will be stopping by the Airliner for Low End Theory Club night. And on that peculiar note, Americana act Dawes are partying at the posh confines of the Standard Hotel in Downtown. If you're looking for something that's free, then head over to the Echo to catch a wondrous bill of LA locals, including Flying Tourbillon Orchestra (LAist Review, #2), Obi Best and Princeton (LAist Interview). But we suggest shelling out a few dollars to catch a glimpse of singer-songwriter Shara Worden's ethereal world. You may remember her name from Sufjan Stevens' immaculate catalog. Brooklyn-based My Brightest Diamond will be playing the Hotel Café with Clare & The Reasons. more ›