MONDAY
Boise, Idaho is not know for much other than its football team’s hideous turf let alone their indie rock scene. Trevor Powers, who performs Youth Lagoon, recently released his sophomore effort Wondrous Bughouse. The insular album expounded upon his self-titled debut while enjoying a more lush pallet of sound. Youth Lagoon will be sharing the bill at the 9:30 Club with Austin’s Pure X. $18, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY
The Black Cat will be hosting an unofficial Don Giovanni Records showcase as Marissa Paternoster brings her insanely filthy guitar work back to the now 20 year old venue along with the rest of her band the Screaming Females. The group released their latest album Ugly last year and is preparing its follow up to be released next year. Fellow label mates Waxahatchee, who have released one of the best records of 2013, will open the show along with Wisconsin’s Tenement. $13, 8 p.m.
>> DC9: Lightning Dust, Louise Burns.$10, 8 p.m.
>> 9:30 Club: City And Colour, Lucy Rose. Sold Out, 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Postponed last week, Fat Trel, one of the many faces of D.C. hip-hop other than Wale, will be making up his release show for his latest mixtape SMDG at The Howard Theatre. Trel, who has been on the national radar for the past year or so, is rumored to be the latest signee of the Maybach Music Group and Roc Nation, but nothing official has been announced as of yet. All tickets from the previous date will be honored. $17.50-22.50, 6 p.m.
>> Black Cat: D.O.A., Nervous Impulse. $15, 8 p.m.
>> DC9: Clinic, Grooms. $14, 8 p.m.
>> U Street Music Hall: Phaeleh, Encryption vs. Refugee. $10, 10 p.m. 18+
>> 9:30 Club: Alt-J, Lord Huron. Sold Out, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY
No Joy, the Montreal via Los Angeles shoegaze project of Jasamine White-Gluz and Laura Lloyd, will bring its gorgeous new record Wait To Pleasure to DC9. Fellow Canadian Alex Calder, who just released an EP called Time, will open the show. $10, 8 p.m.
>> Black Cat: Austra, DIANA. $15, 8 p.m.
>> Strathmore: Pet Shop Boys. $55-75, 8 p.m.
>> 9:30 Club: Alt-J, Lord Huron. Sold Out, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
After date leaks, bingo picks and a fifth consecutive “free’d out”, Virgin Mobile Free Fest is upon us yet again. The 2013 iteration of the festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion will include your indie-rock heavy hitters like Vampire Weekend and The Avett Brothers as well as Stephen Colbert ass saver Robin Thicke. If you missed an opportunity to get your free tickets, you can always pay the $49.50 to get in the gates. If you’re looking for tickets, Craigslist is your best bet. 11 a.m.
If you don’t want to deal with the logistical headache that comes getting to and from a free music festival in the suburbs, Deerhunter will be performing at the 9:30 Club in support of Monomania. The band, who was just in town a few months back at the Sixth & I Synagouge, has brought along Crystal Stilts who released their latest record Nature Noir this Tuesday. $20, 7 p.m.
