TUESDAY, MARCH 12
Not sick of “SICKO MODE,” the song that’s held court on the Billboard Hot 100 since the summer and recently made The New York Times “25 Songs That Matter Right Now” list (which included a very handy graphic on the 30 credited songwriters)? If not, go enjoy some Travis Scott in person at Capital One Arena. Show 8 p.m. $29-$129. All ages, accessible venue.
The first time you hear the opening bars of “Love Handlez” by hardcore band Niiice it sounds, well, fairly nice. But don’t be deceived—these guys can scream. Bring your high-fidelity earplugs to Songbyrd. Show 9 p.m. $7 suggested donation. All ages, accessible space.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
D.C.-bred jazz/funk multi-instrumentalist Samuel Prather comes to Blues Alley with his Groove Orchestra. Shows 8 p.m./10 p.m. $22. All ages, inaccessible venue.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Andrea von Kampen is not just another singer-songwriter. With a fluid voice and lyrics that are nothing if not honest, the Nebraska artist is someone to fold into your more pensive playlists. See her at Hill Country Live. Show 8:30 p.m. $12-$15. All ages, accessible venue.
Feel-good D.C. indie pop/rock foursome Wylder (who may have been inspired by The Beatles with their latest music video) comes to City Winery. Show 8 p.m. $17. All ages, accessible venue.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15
“Get your greasy hand off my fuckin’ thigh/’Cause your busted-ass moped is not gonna fly” sings the lead singer of Philly garage rock outfit Full Bush on “Ray’s.” Catch them at Songbyrd. Show 9 p.m. $5 donation suggested. All ages, accessible space.
Noura Mint Seymali, who picked up her musical skills from her well-known family of musicians and storytellers in Mauritania, brings her contemporary twist on Moorish traditional music to MilkBoy ArtHouse. Show 8 p.m. $10-$30. All ages, accessible venue.
Put a little bump, bump, bump in your step this weekend eve when B2K joins Mario, the Ying Yang Twins and other early 21st-century artists for the Millennium Tour at Eagle Bank Arena. Show 8 p.m. $49-$179. All ages, accessible venue.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16
Neo-soul legend Erykah Badu, who recently caught flak for defending R&B musician R. Kelly, comes to The Anthem. Show 8 p.m. $75-$145. All ages, accessible venue.
Subversive synth-pop duo Loi Loi (think “Metro”-era Berlin meets Phantogram) headlines a record-release show at Comet Ping Pong. Show 10 p.m. $12-$15. All ages, accessible venue.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
On “Acting Up,” off the latest album from California reggae/hip-hop outfit The Holdup, lead vocalist Mike Garmany sings “I got everything I need and I’m still mad/I’ve been talking hella shit/I don’t feel bad.” Hear more of that IDGAF attitude when the band shows up at Jammin Java. Show 8 p.m. $13-$22. All ages, accessible venue.
Grammy-toting Brazilian star Roberto Carlos–whose music runs the gamut from Bacharach-esque pop to light-hearted J. Lo duets—comes to DAR Constitution Hall. Show 7 p.m. $159-$199. All ages, accessible venue.

MONDAY, MARCH 18
Transform that dreaded moment you walk into the office each day into a self-assured strut with a little help from some earbuds and “Fashionista,” one of the many exuberant bangers of Japanese punk-pop quartet CHAI. Catch them at Union Stage. Show 7:30 p.m. $15. All ages, accessible venue.
British electro-pop twosome TENDER (who can sympathize with the insomniacs of the world) comes to Songbyrd. Show 8 p.m. $12-$14. All ages, inaccessible space.
Eliza Tebo