Nov. 5
True Widow
8 p.m., at Will's Pub, willspub.org, $10-$12
Pioneers of the "stonegaze" subgenre, True Widow bring their original hybrid of stoner rock and shoegaze to Will's Pub in support of their newly released album, Avvolgere, the Texas trio's fourth full-length. The group layers gentle melodies over dense low-end tones for a slow ride through their unique soundscape, highlighted by alternating female and male vocals that give each song a distinct narrative. With the rhythm section providing a slow but steady pace for monolithic riffs that loop throughout each gloomy dirge, True Widow continues to create entrancing sonic atmospheres that were made for nodding along. (TB)
Nov. 11
Animal Collective
6 p.m. at the Beacham, thebeacham.com $27-$30
The trio of Geologist, Avey Tare and Panda Bear have come a long way from their mask-wearing, noise-trance beginnings to where they are now – edging toward being a Pink Floyd or Grateful Dead for paisley-afflicted 20-somethings. The masks are long gone, replaced by kaleidoscopic and neo-psychedelic lights and projections that match well with their increasingly dancey and intricately layered electronic explorations. Set the controls for the heart of the sun. (MM)
Nov. 11
Mitski
8 p.m. at Backbooth, backbooth.com, $12
Back by popular demand and Twitter pleas, prolific singer-songwriter Mitski will be swinging through Florida this fall. During her last visit to Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center, she screamed from her knees into the neck of her guitar as she carefully plucked each string, beckoning a shrill wall of feedback. That is the type of cathartic performance we can and should expect at this show; prepare for an emotional punch to the gut only to later be exalted in the glory that you "don't have to be what your daddy wants you to be." If Bury Me at Makeout Creek was her breakout album, her most recent release, Puberty 2, is her coming of age. This is a Mitski you won't want to miss. (LJ)
Nov. 13
Thievery Corporation
7 p.m., at House of Blues, houseofblues.com, $35-$77.75
The electronica duo of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton are musical citizens of the world in the truest sense, embracing and immersing themselves in sonics from all over the globe, all with deep respect toward the source materials and cultures. Recorded works have delved into Brazilian, French, Italian and Persian musics, with a deft electronic sheen. Live they're a neo-psychedelic, boisterous world party, bolstered by a family of collaborators from all over. (MM)
Nov. 14
Tegan and Sara
7 p.m. at the Beacham, thebeacham.com, $31-$36
Sister act Tegan and Sara are touring behind their eighth (!!) album, Love You to Death, praised by the Guardian as "smart, grown-up pop." This should be an emotional show for the duo, as they've been outspoken about LGBTQ issues in both their lives and music, dedicating "Faint of Heart" to the memory of the Pulse victims. This night will be a testament to the power of music to heal. (MM)
