Top concerts this week (April 10-16)
4.10: of Montreal
Songwriter and front man Kevin Barnes is still going strong with his Athens, Ga., psych-rock outfit. He released their 14th studio album, “Innocence Reaches,” last August. He followed it with the surprise release of an EP, “Rune Husk,” earlier this year.
9 p.m. Music Box, 1337 India St., Little Italy . $22-31. 18+. 619.795.1337 or musicboxsd.com
4.10: Kristin Kontrol
Former San Diego-based singer Kristin Welchez (aka Dee Dee of the Dum Dum Girls) returns to her onetime home to promote her debut solo album, “X-Communicate.”
9:30 p.m. The Hideout, 3519 El Cajon Blvd., Normal Heights. $12. 21+. 619.501.6540 or casbahmusic.com/venues/hideout
4.11: Subhumans
The hardcore Brit punks (not to be confused with the Canadian punk rock band of the same name) have gone through multiple hiatuses and haven’t released an album since 2007. But vocalist Dick Lucas (also of Citizen Fish) continues to lead the almost all-original lineup through multiple tours.
7:30 p.m. The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., North Park. $15. All ages. 619.239.8836 or observatorysd.com
4.11: 21 Savage
The Atlanta-based rapper made his name with mixtapes, but released an official EP, “Savage Mode,” with St. Louis beatmaker Metro Boomin last year. He recently signed to Epic Records, so expect a proper full-length in the near future.
8 p.m. House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown. $30-70. All ages. 619.299.2583 or houseofblues.com/sandiego
4.11: A Perfect Circle
Maynard James Keenan’s (Tool, Puscifer) super group hasn’t released an album since 2004’s “Emotive,” but new music is said to be on the way. The band still includes original lead guitarist Billy Howerdel, as well as Smashing Pumpkins co-founder James Iha.
8 p.m. Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego. $35-99. All ages. 619.594.0234 or as.sdsu.edu.calcoast
4.12: Father John Misty
Fresh from an appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in March, the former Fleet Foxes drummer released his third album as Father John Misty, “Pure Comedy,” this month. He also produced an accompanying 25-minute short film about the process of recording the album.
7:30 p.m. Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Point Loma. SOLD OUT. All ages. 619.224.3577 or humphreysconcerts.com
4.13 Lupe Fiasco
This triple-threat rapper, producer and entrepreneur (he runs two clothing lines) is known for his anti-establishment views and “Lasers,” which came out in 2011 to mixed reviews only to debet at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
8 p.m. The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., North Park. $30. 18+. 619.239.8836 or observatorysd.com
4.13: Banks
The former CRSSD headliner returns to San Diego in support of her second studio album, “The Altar,” released in September. It was produced in conjunction with Brit singer/producer SOHN.
7:30 p.m. Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Point Loma. $45. All ages. 619.224.3577 or humphreysconcerts.com
4.14: Bassjackers
First meeting in high school, the Dutch DJ duo of Marlon Flohr and Ralph van Hilst have released singles on their home country’s Spinnin’ Records since 2010. Their latest for the label is the song “Can’t Take It,” which features Denver electro-trio Breathe Carolina and 20-year-old Florida-based singer Cade.
9 p.m. Omnia San Diego, 454 Sixth Ave., downtown. $20-50. 21+. 619.544.9500 or omnianightclub.com
4.15: Eric Dlux
Also part of the duo FAED with Las Vegas-based DJ Five, this co-writer of the hit “Shots” with LMFAO and Lil Jon got his start at L.A. radio station Power 106 FM.
9 p.m. Omnia San Diego, 454 Sixth Ave., downtown. $20-50. 21+. 619.544.9500 or omnianightclub.com
4.16: Little Dragon
The Swedish electro-pop quartet hasn’t released an album since 2014’s “Nabuma Rubberband,” but they just dropped a new single, “High,” in February. They hit San Diego between weekend appearances at Coachella.
8 p.m. The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., North Park. $37.25. All ages. 619.239.8836 or observatorysd.com
Leslie Hackett contributed to this story.
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