A GUARANTEED GOOD TIME WITH UNIVERSE PEOPLE AND GOOCH PALMS

(2 Bit Saloon) Australia’s Gooch Palms sound like a ramshackle, shambling indie-rock group with Huggy Bear-like and Devo-esque vocals. Their songs induce instant shake-your-head-like-you-just-don’t-care fun. If Hardly Art Records doesn’t sign them by the end of the night, I’ll be shocked. Seattle trio Universe People feature Kimberly Morrison (Dutchess and the Duke, ex-Unnatural Helpers), Min Yee (Dreamsalon, ex-A Frames), and Jo Claxton. They charm with obliquely tuneful and torqued garage rock that draws inspiration from post punk’s vibrant, grayscale atmospheres—think the Raincoats, Swell Maps, and LiLiPUT. The flinty songs on their Go to the Sun and Are Coming to the Dance albums exude a deceptive intensity and danceability that cajole you into the fun zone. DAVE SEGAL
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YOU PROBABLY CAN'T IMAGINE THE RADIO WITHOUT BOSTON

(Chateau Ste. Michelle) Yes, Boston are from Boston. (Chicago are also from Chicago, and Kansas are from Kansas, but Alabama are from Florida, though I totally understand not wanting to own that.) When I couldn’t remember why on earth I said I would write this blurb, Dave Segal noted, “Well, Kurt Cobain was inspired by Boston.” Oh, yeah, because “Smells Like Teen Spirit” has riffage that kinda sounds like “More Than a Feeling”? Boston became big in 1976 with hits like the aforementioned dadly fist-pumper and other ones you might not have realized were all by Boston, like “Foreplay/Long Time” (shika shika, clap, shika shika, clap, “Well, I’m takin’ my tiiiiiiime…”), or “Peace of Mind” (shika shika shika shika, “People livin’ in competiiiiiition…”). The more Boston I listen to, the more I can’t even imagine the radio without them. EMILY NOKES
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METAL CHOCOLATES' TRIUMPHANT RETURN

(High Dive) Back in 2010, I placed my bets for the future of 206 hiphop on three acts: Shabazz Palaces, 10.4 Rog, and Metal Chocolates. The first act in that bet is settled—Shabazz Palaces have released two great albums, the most recent of which is Lese Majesty, and enjoy a national profile that’s only second to Macklemore’s. 10.4 Rog sadly has not been very productive, and Metal Chocolates—rapper Rik Rude (Fresh Espresso) and producer OCnotes (Dap Confuser)—went on hiatus. But I still hold that Metal Chocolates deserve the recognition that’s rightly showered on Shabazz Palaces. Rude is a dazzling rapper and Notes is genius with the beats. The two together are really something special. Do not miss this show. And let’s hope it marks the return of Metal Chocolates. CHARLES MUDEDE
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ROB GARZA'S DEEP-HOUSE SOPHISTICATION

For nearly 20 years, Rob Garza has made a comfortable living as half of the Thievery Corporation, one of America’s most successful purveyors of exotic downtempo music. He and partner Eric Hilton are deft assimilators of bossa nova, dub, easy-listening, classical Indian music, and other styles. After moving from Washington DC to San Francisco, Garza’s channeled his musical acumen into DJing and remixing boogie, deep house, and disco productions. As expected, Garza remains a catalyst for sophisticated dance-club pleasure geared to people more interested in mortgages than in Molly. With Blue Eyed Soul and Karl Kamakahi. Neumos, 8 pm, $15 adv, 21+. DAVE SEGAL


PARADISE 100'S CHILL DISCO

A member of rambunctious Scottish electro duo Dolby Anol, the Belgium-based Graham Peel peddles a more chill, slinky, and linear groove science as Paradise 100. On his 12-inch for the 100% Silk label, The Loin King (ha), the dominant style’s a Balearic disco shimmer with laidback loping rhythms and shiver-inducing synth and piano motifs. It’s music that wants to take you higher, but in the most lackadaisical manner… which is very cool. With Nark, Futurewife, and Anthony Toledo. Kremwerk, 9 pm, $5 before midnight, $10 after, 21+. DAVE SEGAL
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