Mister Heavenly: Sub Pop’s latest signing is this highly touted indie all-star group, which unites Man Man’s Honus Honus, Islands/Unicorns member Nick Diamonds, Modest Mouse percussionist Joe Plummer and, occasionally, actor Michael Cera. Their sound? “Doom-wop,” a clever combination of doo-wop and doomed love narratives. 9 p.m. Friday at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., $15; lincolnhall
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Freddie Gibbs: Though he’s now based on the West Coast, Gibbs developed his vivid street tales while growing up in Gary, Ind., and has become one of hip-hop’s most distinctive new voices. 9 p.m. Friday at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., $15; etix.com
Handsome Furs: With Wolf Parade on hiatus, Dan Boeckner gets to spend more time with his wife, Alexei Perry, in this thumping, electro-punk duo. The minimalist structures and harsh beats underpin hooky pop tunes. 9 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., sold out.
— Greg Kot
