Alana Harper

This electronic experimentalist will head up the Upstairs CD-R label showcase Sunday night at Coco 66. Download his synthy track "Zones Without People."

This Philly noise pop act has undergone significant band changes since their last album, but it hasn't hurt their sound. Download their rich track "Failure," then see them Friday at Mercury Lounge.

This expanded ensemble led by a seasoned jazz guitarist will perform at Cornelia Street Cafe Sunday night. Download the combo's imaginative track "Ga-Ga-Goosebumps."

This klezmer funk collective will play Le Poisson Rouge tonight to celebrate the release of their new album. Download their boisterous track "Moskowitz Remix."

This inventive ensemble will be playing tonight at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. Download the stunning track "Paris/Happydent."

This indie pop quartet has a forthcoming album and hooks for days. Download their irresistible new single "Babies," then see them tonight at Union Hall.

Tonight artists come together to celebrate the release of a compilation that captures the music of this Latin music luminary. Download Cuba's Latin Boogaloo anthem "Bang Bang," then c...

This California quartet backs stirring spoken word with gritty rock. Download their rugged track "Manly," then see them play tonight at the Stone.

This Williamsburg outfit has ties to ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead and TV on the Radio. Download their emotional track "Walk On Water," then catch them tonight at Union Pool.

This husband and wife hip-hop duo just released a new album. Download their trippy track "Heaven or Hell," then check out their performance and record release party tonight at S.O.B.'s.

These Iraqi metalheads were the subject of the 2007 film "Heavy Metal in Baghdad." Download their fiery track "Garden of Stones."

This genre-defiant duo will be playing Le Poisson Rouge tonight. Download their intense track "Vanity Stays My Hand."

This local group plays indie rock-tinged African jams. Download their eclectic track "Passed Ascension Parish," then see them play at the Knitting Factory tonight.

This Norwegian trio is hard to classifly, and that's what makes their music so captivating. Download their breathtaking track "Ursa Major," then see them perform tonight at Le Poisson Rouge.

This much-buzzed-about hip-hop duo will be opening for Mike Posner tonight at the Blender Theater at Gramercy. Download their catchy, charming track "2 Step."

The soulful crooner and his backing band will take the stage Friday at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Download the passionate track "Ladies."

These electro-psychadelic indie rockers will be playing Glasslands Gallery Friday. Download their lush track "Lovesick Teenagers."

The operatic, lo-fi chanteuse has prompted a lot of buzz in the blogosphere over the past year. Download her offbeat track "Clay Bodies" and check her out Saturday night at Cake Shop.

This Toronto punk band just released a compilation of previously uncollected singles. Download their rowdy track "Neat Parts," then see them play tonight at Maxwell's.

This beachy electro-pop trio will be playing Glasslands Gallery tonight. Download their sunny track "Lifted."