Wow! It’s been a gutting couple of weeks—of fucking terrible news for our country—regarding: mass shootings, continued attacks on reproductive rights, and a shitload of other things. You might be finding it hard to care or think about anything that doesn’t feel absolutely pressing right now, or you might want some music-related relief from being pissed/sad/scared/other about where US culture is headed. This week's picks of noteworthy upcoming shows and new tunes from locally-based artists.