Friday, April 6
The Sentimentals, Lovers, Capital Region
Logans, $8, 9:30 pm
Lovers had one of my favourite releases of 2010, and, to my understanding, the release went virtually untouched. Darklight is a fantastic album and has some really enjoyable, mellow pop songs. The trio has a lot of energy and emotion behind their music. Check them out April 6.
Friday, April 6
Rococode, The Archers
Lucky Bar, $12, 8 pm
The ones with the name that lovably rolls off your tongue better than most dirty limericks, Rococode is back in Victoria. Joining Rococode is the exquisite local talent of The Archers. Expect a delicate mixture of pop, folk, and rock.
Saturday, April 7
Raw War, Recapitation, Dangler, The New Krime
The Cambie, $7, 10 pm
Raw War’s music is almost as literal as their name implies: these furious D-beat Victorians are going to be grinding apart the Cambie. Bring earplugs.
Tuesday, April 10
The Black Seeds, Rocky Mountain Rebel Music
Club 9ONE9, $25, 9:30 pm
The kings, the absolute and total kings, of New Zealand reggae dub, The Black Seeds are again returning to Victoria, courtesy of the Victoria Ska Society. The Black Seeds are a multifaceted, socially conscious dub experience that any ska or reggae fan would be foolish not to entertain.
Tuesday, April 10
The Wooden Sky
Lucky Bar, $15, 8 pm
The Wooden Sky were one of my favourite finds in high school when they released their 2007 debut, When Lost at Sea. Shamefully, I haven’t kept up with their unique blend of powerful alt folk and country rock. They just released Every Child a Daughter, Every Moon a Sun, which is an unbelievably good album. Can’t wait for this show.