Local five-piece outfit Yourself and the Air breezes through its new EP “Friends of All Breeds” with significant indie-rock swagger. (An incessant xylophone on one track works much better than you would expect.) The pop element and use of multiple voices reminds me of Bound Stems’ work, as does the somewhat advanced structures put to use. “Friends of All Breeds” serves as evidence that there’s more original material to be made by this band, but as first steps go, the record is rather impressive. The dual guitarwork, intricate, clean for the most part, has the most lasting impact. (Tom Lynch)
April 3 at Subterranean, 2011 W. North, (773)278-6600, 9:30pm. $7-$10.
Brutal Finesse: A Preview of King Crimson at Ravinia There have been few new compositions from King Crimson these past two decades, but the live arrangements of songs from its catalog are often strikingly different than the recorded versions.
Cooling It: A Preview of Colleen Green at Cole’s Bar When Green strums power chords or chiming notes on top of her backing track, you might think you’re at Ramones karaoke night and Madonna is taking her turn.
