LCD Soundsystem performs at The Anthem on Wednesday (Photo via Facebook)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
Toadies and Local H both came to prominence in the mid-90s, but neither is a nostalgia act: both bands have kept the grunge flame alive. So come to the Black Cat for “Possum Kingom” but stay for the The Lower Side of Uptown, the album the Toadies just released. Doors 7:30 p.m. $22 / $25. All ages, accessible venue.
Memphis singer-songwriter Julien Baker previews her forthcoming album Turn Out the Lights at the 9:30 Club, with Half Waif and Petal in support. Doors 7 p.m. $20. All ages, accessible venue.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
This is happening: after a half-decade hiatus, LCD Soundsystem is back with a new album that explores James Murphy’s sideways view of the American Dream. Tuesday’s show at The Anthem is sold out, and tickets for this show are moving fast. Doors 6:30 p.m. $61.75-$81.75. All ages, accessible venue.
Love LCD Soundsystem but ticket prices bringing you down? Check out fellow DFA alum Sinkane and his ecclectic, Afrofuturistic dance party at the Black Cat. Pakistani-American punks The Kominas open the show. Doors 7:30 p.m. $18. All ages, accessible venue.
Racquet Club, Jared Hart, and D.C. band Teen Mortgage perform at DC9. Doors 7:30 p.m. $12 / $15. All ages, inaccessible venue.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
Industrial metal originals Ministry team up with noise-rap provocateurs Death Grips for what is sure to be a raucous show at the Fillmore Silver Spring. Doors 7:30 p.m. $35. All ages, accessible venue.
Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions (a collaboration between Mazzy Star’s Sandoval and Colm Ó Cíosóig of My Bloody Valentine) brings last year’s Until the Hunter to the 9:30 Club. Fellow dreamweavers Holy Wave open the show. Doors 6:30 p.m. $30. All ages, accessible venue.
Retro soulman Eli “Paperboy” Reed and Brooklyn dance group the High and Mighty Brass Band team up for a show at the brand new Pearl Street Warehouse. Doors 7 p.m. $15-$20.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
On his debut album At What Cost, GoldLink celebrated the past, present, and future of the D.C. music scene. The DMV rapper makes his homecoming at the Fillmore Silver Spring, and there are still tickets remaining for the late show. Doors 11:30 p.m. $25. All ages, accessible venue.
Richmond-bred, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Natalie Prass headlines the Black Cat with her contemporaries in Wildhoney and D.C. act Den-Mate. Doors 8 p.m. $10/$12. 21+, accessible venue.
English house DJ-producer Chris Lake throws down at U Street Music Hall with Dombresky and D.C. DJ Alex Eljaiek. Doors 10 p.m. $12. Free before 11 PM for 21+. Ages 18-20 by advance ticket only. Accessible venue.
Issa concert: rap misanthrope 21 Savage (of “Bank Account” and “Rockstar” fame) takes over Echostage. Doors 10 p.m. $48.40.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Men at Work frontman Colin Hay has found a second life as a singer-songwriter (those performances on “Scrubs” didn’t hurt). Touring in support of Fierce Mercy, Hay performs at Lincoln Theatre with Boston singer-songwriter Chris Trapper. Doors 6:30 p.m. $45-$59.50.
Zedd has scored hits with Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and Alessia Cara, and the EDM prodigy’s Echo tour heads to The Anthem, with support by Grey and Lophiile. Doors 6:30 p.m. $41-$76. All ages, accessible venue.
Philadelphia street rap star Meek Mill teams with Memphis upstart MoneyBagg Yo at the Echostage. Doors 10 p.m. $48.40.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
One-time queen of rap Lil Kim anchors the Howard Homecoming Grand Finale dance party with a live performance at Howard Theatre. Doors 5 p.m. $20. All ages, accessible venue.
Christian rapper Lecrae brings his All Things Work Together to the Fillmore with collaborators Aha Gazelle and 1K Phew. Doors 7 p.m. $26.95. All ages, accessible venue.
Soulection beatsmith Mikos Da Gawd brings the West Coast beat scene to Flash with Myrne and Mielo. Doors 4 p.m. $10-$15. Inaccessible venue.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23
Indie rock powerhouse The War on Drugs headlines The Anthem with what is perhaps the band’s best offering yet (new album A Deeper Understanding) in tow and brotherly duo The Building in support. Doors 6:30 p.m. $41. All ages, accessible venue.
Retro rocker Benjamin Booker pulls from blues, soul, and gospel on this summer’s Witness. He performs at 9:30 Club with throwback duo She Keeps Bees. Doors 7 p.m. $20. All ages, accessible venue.
