Cass McCombs' songs are slow, languid and beautiful, which feels like the right counterbalance to our fast-paced times.

On tour in the States from their native Manchester, the group led by Xenya Genovese looked right at home bouncing from grungy to dreamy to sinister.

A Texas two-fer is coming to Milwaukee this August, as Bridges and Crockett bring "The Crooner & The Cowboy Tour" to the BMO Pavilion.

This weekend brings opportunities to celebrate hip-hop culture, the blues, music empowerment and trans-Atlantic indie rock.

With one slot left to fill, the festival lined up a heavier sound for July 4, which will bring Bad Omens and We Came As Romans to the big stage.

The French singer-songwriter's fearless energy is on full display at the Tiny Desk.

The duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney will bring their latest album, "Ohio Players," to the lakefront venue toward the end of summer.

Third Eye Blind mixes nostalgia, deep cuts and an entirely new song into a set that culminates in a full-on singalong.

The "pulls no punches" indie artist dialed up her sound the past couple years and will bring it to Milwaukee this summer.

This week's top live-music options have a little movie-star flavor, some sprightly rock to chew on and a fresh album from a local talent.