Deerhunter
The four-piece indie rock band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia stops by Toronto on their latest North American tour. While their line-up has gone through a lot of changes in the past year, with their latest album, Halcyon Digest, they stay true to their psychedelic take on experimental indie rock.
Opera House, $18.50. October 19. 19+
Frank Turner
The singer/songwriter charms with earnest lyrics, a wide-eyed performance, an acoustic guitar and a British accent (The man went to school with Prince William). Though he started out his music career with the hardcore band Million Dead, his most recent album, Poetry of the Deed, with its (wide-eyed) almost grating sincerity, is a far cry from his hardcore background.
Horseshoe Tavern, $13.50. October 22. 19+
Local Natives
With their debut album, Gorilla Manor, the five-some from Los Angeles entered the scene of experimental, naturalistic folk-rock to critical acclaim. Here’s hoping the group — which has been compared favorably to everyone from Arcade Fire to Grizzly Bear — lives up to the hype.
Mod Club, $17.50. October 19. 19+
Band of Horses
A country-rock band with psychedelic sensibilities, Band of Horses has been likened to the Flaming Lips and an early Neil Young. Check out these stallions at the Kool Haus.
Kool Haus, $27.50. October 21. All ages.
Diamond Rings
The rainbow-faced John O’Regan becomes Diamond Rings, his musical alter-ego. Releasing his first album October 25th, Diamond Rings has already received much hype. Coming from the successful indie group the D’Ubervilles, his own brand of 80’s dance glam-rock somehow manages to sound like glitter.
Garrison, $10.50. October 26. 19+
