Alana Harper

The New Jersey rabble-rousers play the NAG Benefit at Glasslands Gallery tonight. Download their raucous track "A More Perfect Union."

This trio of electronic experimentalists perform tonight at the Stone. Download the surreal spoken word track "He Can't Take You With Him."

The jubilant, energetic pianist begins a stint at Blue Note tonight. Download her playful tune "Choux a la creme."

Last summer's surprise indie-reggae artist plays Mercury Lounge tonight. Download the freewheeling track "Let's Do Somethin' Else."

L.A.'s lo-fi, synth-loving darlings play a free show at Other Music tonight. Download her new track "Am I Real?"

This homegrown outfit is reigniting the sound of Latin soul every Monday night in August at Barbes. Download their take on the classic R&B tune "Think."

The noise trio plays the Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center tonight. Download the Partytime remix of their track "Short Circuit."

The Chicago band brings its complex rock to the Knitting Factory on Friday. Download their layered, knotty track "Solid Ground."

These indie poppers have a new album out, and they'll take the stage at Mercury Lounge on Friday. Download their blippy charmer "Gold Skull."

The stunning Malian singer brings her powerful desert blues to the Shrine and to Zebulon this weekend. Download her stirring "Goumou."

The prolific garage rocker plays Cake Shop tonight. Download his tripped-out stomper "Caesar."

The star drummer of the jazz world begins a four-night stint with his quartet at the Jazz Standard this evening. Download his powerful track "Return of the Jitney Man."

The groove-rooted a cappella and beatboxing ensemble perform at the International Body Music Festival and Lincoln Center tonight. Download their infectious track "Body Music 1."

The dulcet pop duo from Ontario perform at Mercury Lounge tonight. Download their dreamy, minimalist tune "Bonfire."

The Danish quintet open for Wild Beasts tonight at the Highline Ballroom. Download their epic pop tune "Beat Your Heartbeat."

This bluesy Southern charmer performs a special solo acoustic show tonight at City Winery. Download his new track "The Sweetest Thing."

The French pop band bring their modern take on chanson to Zebulon tonight. Download their moody, lilting track "Madrid."

The Sierra Leonean hip-hop stars perform at the Hudson Square Wine and Music Festival tonight. Download their rambunctious party tune "Jacky Jacky."

The painter turned folk artist plays Cake Shop tonight. Download his lush, thought-provoking track "Empire of the Free."

The elegant jazz pianist stops into Dizzy's with her band for two shows tonight. Download her new tune "Whotsot."