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June 11 Infected Mushroom
Paradise Rock Club
Psytrance act from Israel. Try “Bust A Move” and “Dancing with Kadafi.”
June 12 Cults
Brighton Music Hall
This twee-pop duo from NYC popped up from nowhere and released their first album in May. Very addictive: try “Go Outside” and “Abducted.”
June 13 Architecture in Helsinki
Paradise Rock Club
Amusingly colorful sound and videos.
June 19 People Under the Stairs
Paradise Rock Club
Alternative hip-hop featuring in NYC Governor’s Ball this summer.
June 21 Pomplamoose
Cafe 939
A couple turned indie musical duo from San Francisco. Listen to the Angry Birds theme cover.
June 23 Mishka / The Beautiful Girls (Mat McHugh solo and acoustics)
Brighton Music Hall
Chill and cute blend of reggae, acoustic, dub, and roots.
July 8 Gang Gang Dance
Brighton Music Hall
An epitome of experimental awesomeness from Manhattan. Try “Adult Goth” and “MindKilla.”
July 12 100 Monkeys
Brighton Music Hall
“I will kill you in your sleep, so you better try, try and keep awake,” sung in the most adorable manner.
August 11 The Naked And Famous
Brighton Music Hall
Try “Young Blood.”
August 17 KMFDM
The Royale Boston
Quoting the leader of this German group: “industrial-alternative-electronic-crossover-rock and danceabilly.”
September 8 Two Door Cinema Club
The Royale Boston
This northern Irish alternative rock/electro-pop band debuted an award-winning album in 2010. Try “Cigarettes in the Theater,” “Something Good Can Work,” and “What You Know.”