EMA. Photo by Francis Chung.

MONDAY

Former Gowns singer/guitarist Erika M. Anderson reemerged earlier this year as EMA, generating an effusion of buzz and critical acclaim on the strength of her stunning, noise-spiked art-pop LP, Past Life Martyred Saints, one of 2011’s best, most promising indie recordings. Catch her at the 9:30 Club tonight, opening for Brazilian dance-rock outfit CSS. $25. 7 p.m.

>> Black Cat: Blitzen Trapper, Dawes, Smoke Fairies. Sold out. 8 p.m.

TUESDAY

Fresh off a supporting slot at Double Dagger’s final show at Ottobar last Friday, Baltimore electro-pop three-piece Future Islands headline the Black Cat on Tuesday night, sharing songs from their recent Thrill Jockey release, On The Water. Javelin and Ed Shrader’s Music Beat open. $12 in advance / $14 doors. 8 p.m.

>> U Street Music Hall: Star Slinger. $8. 8 p.m.

>> 9:30 Club: Portugal. The Man, Alberta Cross. $20. 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

1990s nostalgists can take yet another musical jaunt down memory lane on Wednesday evening as Matthew Sweet arrives at the Birchmere, marking the 20th anniversary of his ultra-melodic power-pop opus, Girlfriend, by performing the album in its entirety. $38.40. 7:30 p.m.

>> 9:30 Club: Ra Ra Riot, Delicate Steve, Yellow Ostrich. $20. 7 p.m.

>> The Fillmore Silver Spring: Moby. $30. 7 p.m.

THURSDAY

The Rock and Roll Hotel hosts a pair of Canadian electro-pop up-and-comers on Thursday night, as Austra‘s Katie Stelmanis delivers her icy, yet luminescent vocals over her band’s pulsing, danceable beats, with Claire Bouchet — a.k.a. Grimes — adding a complementary opening set. $12 in advance / $14 doors. 8:30 p.m.

>> Black Cat: We Were Promised Jetpacks, Royal Bangs, Bear Hands. $15 in advance / $18 doors. 8 p.m.

>> DC9: Suckers, Rewards. $15. 9 p.m.

>> 9:30 Club: Medeski Martin & Wood, Antibalas. $30. 7 p.m.

FRIDAY

Grizzly Bear fans eager for a follow-up to 2009’s Veckatimest can tide themselves over by checking out the band’s bassist/vocalist/producer Chris Taylor as he makes his local solo debut at the Rock and Roll Hotel on Friday night, showcasing artful, understated songs from Dreams Come True, his first release under the CANT moniker. Luke Temple and Blood Orange open. $12. 8 p.m.

>> Black Cat: M83, Active Child. Sold out. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

>> 9:30 Club: The Naked and Famous, The Chain Gang of 1974, White Arrows. Sold out. 8 p.m.

Wata of Boris. Photo by Francis Chung.

SATURDAY

Japan’s Boris apparently decided the name of their 2002 LP Heavy Rocks was so aptly manifesto-like that they decided to reuse the album title (and cover design) for an entirely new collection of crunching, metal-inflected songs released in May on the same day as Attention Please, a somewhat gentler record that strikes out in some broader musical directions. Catch the group’s hard-hitting live show at the Black Cat on Saturday night, with support sets by art-rockers Asobi Seksu and black-metal quartet Liturgy. $15. 9 p.m.

>> The Fillmore Silver Spring: Chromeo. $25-$30. 8 p.m.

>> Red Palace: Fanfarlo, Double Ghost. $15. 9 p.m.

>> 9:30 Club: Little Dragon, Small Black. $20. 7 p.m.

>> Comet Ping Pong: Foul Swoops, Wax Idols, Terry Malts. $10. 10 p.m.

SUNDAY

When they’re not busy soundtracking celebrity Fifa Soccer 12 duels, NYC electro-math standouts Battles are also one of the more dynamic and engaging live bands around, even after the departure of former singer/guitarist Tyondai Braxton. Now operating as a three-piece, the group makes a Sunday night appearance at the 9:30 Club, with Tokyo-based noise-rockers Nisennenmondai offering an opening set. $20. 7 p.m.

>> Rock and Roll Hotel: Dam-Funk & Master Blazter, Chico Mann, DJ Thanksgiving Brown. $15 in advance / $18 doors. 9 p.m.

>> Velvet Lounge: Fuxa, Kuschty Rye Ergot. $10. 9 p.m.

>> Black Cat: Electric Six, Kitten. $15. 8 p.m.

>> The Fillmore Silver Spring: Ziggy Marley. $30. 7 p.m.