Here’s what’s up for the remainder of May as far as live music is concerned. Don’t miss the head’s up on who else is coming this summer at the end of the post! (Hint: Miss Indie Rock herself!)

Tapes ‘N Tapes are up first. This group hailing from Minneapolis was put on the map with their 2006 release, “The Loon.” Now, they’ve followed up their freshman album with “Walk It Off.” Think a heavy mix of Pavement with subtle hints of The Shins, then add some rambunctious rhythms and rad lyrics and you’ll get Tapes ‘N Tapes. Hear it to believe it. You can tune in on Friday, May 16 at In the Venue.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Conquest”

Ready for some beats that will have you dancin’ in the streets? Listen in on MIA, or Maya Arulpragasam, along with everyone else. Your toes will be tappin’ in no time. This British-born Sri Lankan whips up rhythmic hip hop/electronic beats and impulsive drum beats. Check out the tune “Paper Planes,” for starters. Anyone else hear a Clash beat in this one? She plays The Depot on May 18.

Listen here. Suggested track: “What I Got”

And where do you begin with Death Cab for Cutie? This band, if not Ben Gibbard himself, holds a place near and dear to our indie-rockin’ hearts. With an impressive anthology and an ever-more radio-friendly sound, Death Cab’s “Narrow Stairs” is sure to solidify their potential as a band for the masses. Go buy your tickets to see them on May 26th with Tegan and Sara, no less, at Thanksgiving Point.

Listen here. Suggested track: “President of What”

Still lookin’ for more? Also pencil in:

• Destroyer on May 16
• Margo and The Nuclear So & Sos on May 17
• Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin on May 20
• Mason Jennings on May 21
• The Cure on May 23
• White Rabbits on May 30

And wait, there’s more to look forward to. Coming up:

• True Colors Tour with Cyndi Lauper on July 4
• And last but not least: Feist on July 17

Catch the rest, and some details, below. That’s all for now.

Happy May!

Artist	When & Where	Ticket Price	How to Buy Tickets
Tapes ‘N Tapes	Friday, May 16 In the Venue	$15.74	Click Here
Destroyer w/ Devon Williams	Friday, May 16 The Urban Lounge	$16.25	Click Here
Atmosphere	Friday, May 16 In the Venue (Plus a 4:30 Graywhale performance!)	N/A	Click Here
Margot and The Nuclear So & Sos	Saturday, May 17 Kilby Court	$8.00	Click Here
M.I.A.	Sunday, May 18 The Depot	$31.25	Click Here
Sea Wolf w/ Kid Theodore, Good Morning Maxfield	Monday, May 19 In the Venue	$13.25	Click Here
The Mars Volta	Monday, May 19 Saltair	$35	SmithsTix Outlet
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin	Tuesday, May 20 Kilby Court	$10.75	Click Here
Mason Jennings w/ Brett Dennen, Missy Higgins	Wednesday, May 21 The Paladium	$24.50	Click Here
The Cure	Friday, May 23 E Center	$30-$50.00	Click Here
Tally Hall w/ De Novo Dahl, Low vs. Diamond	Saturday, May 24 Velour	$12.75	Click Here
Death Cab For Cutie w/ Tegan and Sara	Monday, May 26 Thanksgiving Point	$35.50	Click Here
The Breeders	Tuesday, May 27 The Depot	$18.00	Click Here
The Whigs	Tuesday, May 27 In the Venue	$12.50	Click Here
Matt Costa	Monday, April 28 The Avalon	$19.25	Click Here
White Rabbits w/ The Furs	Friday, May 30 Kilby Court	$10.75	Click Here
Ladytron	Monday, June 2 In the Venue	N/A	Click Here
Erykah Badu	Tuesday, June 3 The Depot	$36.00	Click Here
Neva Dinova w/ Dead Horse Point	Tuesday, June 3 Kilby Court	$10.75	Click Here

  

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