M.I.A.
Infamous poptress and queen of controversy, M.I.A. plays Sound Academy on September 22. Known for her activism and “guerilla art” fashion fetish, M.I.A. Is known for high-energy shows with an emphasis on style.
Sound Academy, $33.50. September 22. All ages.
Rogue Wave
San Francisco alternative rock band Rogue Wave play the famed Opera House on September 24. Upbeat and fresh, with a dance vibe and infectious lyrics, this show with Texas band Midlake is sure to draw a stylish, indie-loving crowd.
The Opera House, $19.50. September 24. 19+
Best Coast
The pop trio from sunny LA bring their particular brand of washed-out, psychedelic, 60’s-inspired, drug-hazed, low-fi rock-pop to Toronto.
Lee’s Palace, $13.00. September 25. 19+
Klaxons
Want to meet the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and have fun at the same time? Check out the electro-post-dance-punk sound of Klaxon, whose spacey sounds generate fantastical imagery in both their recorded work and their live show.
Mod Club, $20.00. September 27. 19+
The xx
The three-person group creates a slew of intricate, perfect-break-up-songs with one pulsing bass guitar and a single sound effect. Low-key and sad, the moody trio references bands such as Joy Division and The Cure, but still manages to sound fresh.
Massey Hall, $54.39. September 29. All ages.
Deerhoof
Catch Deerhoof, the long-time indie rockers whose musical artistry has influenced the likes of the Flaming Lips and Sufjan Stevens.
Lee’s Palace, $19.50. October 3.
