Dirty Projectors (photo by Mehan Jayasuriya)

MONDAY

>> It’s no secret that TV on the Radio are one of the most frequently gushed about bands in indie rock circles. And as we’ve found in the past, the band tends to live up to the hype when they play our fair city. That said, there might be an even more compelling reason to check out the band’s two-night residency at the 9:30 Club this week: the Dirty Projectors. Remember how Travis Morrison told us that they made him scream “like a girl” when they played the Black Cat? Well, they’re back and will be warming up the 9:30 the day that Bitte Orca, their face-meltingly incredible new album, drops. Don’t miss them. Oh, and one last thing, now that we’ve totally sold you on this show: both nights are completely sold out. Oh hai, Craig! 7 p.m.

>> “Remember: if you are going to ride off into the sunset, you have to be headed west.” And with that, local troubadour Sean McArdle is headed off to California, after five years in the District. But not, of course, before playing one last show. Come out and see him at the Black Cat’s Backstage, with Meredith Bragg, $8, 9 p.m.

TUESDAY
>> While we weren’t crazy about Passion Pit the last time they rolled through town, we did like their opener Cale Parks quite a bit. Both acts will be revisiting the Black Cat tonight, this time with blogosphere darlings the Harlem Shakes in tow. Sold out, 8 p.m.

>> Another day, another sold out TVOTR/Dirty Projectors show at the 9:30. Pony up the dough or curse the indie rock Gods, your choice. Sold out, 7p.m.