This Week's Live Picks

Monday: Le Loup + The Ruby Suns @ Union Hall 8pm $10
You guys probably know all you need to know about Le Loup already. The Arcade Fire comparisons have run rampant, and most people including this guy right here have already fallen for them. What you may not know is that The Ruby Suns are a pretty awesome band as well! They've already received the Pitchfork stamp of approval and with each listen I give them I realize more and more how excellent a band they are. This is an awesome lineup and a great way to kick off a solid week of shows!
Le Loup - "Planes Like Vultures"
The Ruby Suns - "Remember"

Tuesday: The LK @ Rehab 9pm $6
With "Private Life of a Cat" I became aware of The LK and I honestly haven't moved very far past that song, but I definitely need to pick up their new album very soon. I'm planning on being here for this show based on a single song, do you really need any more convincing then that?
The LK - "Private Life of a Cat"

Wednesday: Crystal Castles + Health @ Mercury Lounge 7:30pm $15
There really aren't too many bands out there that get more buzzed about then Crystal Castles and Health. Both bands have thrived in this new, electronic world and there's good reasons why. That said I don't know how great they would be live, but it's definitely worth a shot to see them both in the same small venue.
Crystal Castles - "Crimewave"
Health - "Crimewave"

Thursday: Sunset Rubdown + Ecstatic Sunshine @ Brooklyn Masonic Temple 7:30pm $10
I adore everything Spencer Krug does and I think that Sunset Rubdown may just be my favorite of his projects. That may be due to the extended gap between Wolf Parade albums, but until the new one comes out and blows my mind I'm sticking with Sunset Rubdown. Also, Ecstatic Sunshine are pretty damn good themselves.
Sunset Rubdown - "They Took A Vote and Said No"
Ecstatic Sunshine - "Little Big Dipper"

Friday: Caribou + Fuck Buttons @ Bowery Ballroom 9pm $16
I'm absolutely dying to see Fuck Buttons live. Their new album Street Horrrsing is absolutely blowing my mind and has emerged as my early favorite for Album of the Year! Last year Caribou hit my year end list with a terrific album and I'm sure it will translate beautifully on the live stage. This will be sold out by Friday, if it's not already, so make sure you get tickets early this week!!!
Caribou - "Melody Day"
Fuck Buttons - "Ribs Out"

Saturday: Japanther + Pterodactyl @ Market Hotel 9:30pm $tba
I thought the Market Hotel had been shut down by the police, but apparently they are still going strong but based on this lineup of loud powerhouse bands there may be a chance they get shut down again tonight. Both of these bands are absolutely deafening in their approaches, but they also have a lot behind that noise that you should listen closely before. Wear you sneakers and be ready to run, but go because this is a rocking lineup. Oh and bring ear plugs too.
Japanther - "Energy"
Pterodactyl - "Esses"

Sunday: Boredoms @ Terminal 5 7pm $25
The Boredoms are one of the best bands in the universe, always pushing the envelope and trying new things. Tonight they bring their "In the Round" show to Terminal 5 and it will most definitely be interesting.
Boredoms - "B for Boredoms"