UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS IN CONCERT: Uncle Acid and the Dead Beats deliver heavy, psychedelic tunes that revive the darkest sounds of metal pioneers from the ‘60s and ‘70s. These masters of mayhem crank their amps to eleven to produce a never-ending onslaught of fuzz-driven guitar riffs on their...

Unburdened by contractual obligations and working at their studio and informal clubhouse Whispering Pines in Los Angeles, Lord Huron found the freedom and comfort to pursue their vision without compromise. The result is Vide Noir: a sonically bold, bravely-executed saga that pushes the band’s sound ...

U.S. ROYALTY IN CONCERT:Over the last few years, D.C.

TY SEGALL IN CONCERT:With his fuzzed-out guitars, analog organs, jaunty drums, and knack for Beatles-esque melodies, Ty Segall is one of the most compelling and prolific artists to throw his hat in the late-'60s/early-'70s rock revival ring in recent memory. Segall is a anything but a retro ...

Two-time Juno Award winners Sum 41 rode the crest of the nu-metal wave in the early 2000s with a catchy blend of punk, rap and metal elements woven into their music. They were able to pinpoint some of the most infectious characteristics of popular genres and meld them into a hybrid that won them thr...

TWERPS IN CONCERT:Twerps make guitar-driven indie rock that's carefree, warm, and an absolute joy to experience live. In concert the Aussie foursome blasts through fan favorites like "Dreamin'" and newer singles like "Back To You", combining jangly guitars, fun harmonies, and...

TV ON THE RADIO IN CONCERT:Acclaimed Brooklyn indie band TV on the Radio thrilled fans in late 2014 with the release of Seeds, their first album since the 2011 death of their bassist Gerard Smith. The record was a triumph for the band on numerous fronts -- a tribute to a departed friend, a commitmen...

TURBONEGRO IN CONCERT:Legendary Norwegian punk outfit Turbonegro has been one of the genre's most idiosyncratic and fascinating groups for nearly three decades. The band mashes up glam, hard rock, and straight-up punk to arrive at what they call "deathpunk", and their unique sound ñ alon...

TUNE-YARDS IN CONCERT:Tune-Yards, the experimental pop project of Merril Garbus, recently received one of the highest honors in indie rock: an invitation to join Arcade Fire on their 2014 Reflektor Tour. There's little question as to why Tune-Yards was a top pick for the tour — an inspired and e...

TRUST IN CONCERT:Canadian darkwave act Trust, a.k.a. Robert Alfons, continues to explore the moodier side of synthpop with his bristling sawtooth synths and exquisitely morose vocals.