In which we recommend Korn and Electric Six shows without any irony.

The Howard Theater hosts a kickoff party for Funk Parade, soulful Latin sounds reach the District and rock does its usual thang.

Lower Dens earned a cult following with their 2010 debut Twin-Hand Movement, but it’s their lush sophomore effort Nootropics that’s garnered the band critical praise. We spoke with bassist Geoff Graham in his native Baltimore.