Thanks to famously energetic live shows and infectious hooks, Ra Ra Riot are officially indie rock darlings. They tour in support of their lofty, strings-driven album The Orchard; they’re at Neumos tonight, Jan 27.

After rising to fame during NYC’s post-punk revival, Interpol —would-be openers for U2’s 360° tour (before Bono’s emergency back surgery)—headline Showbox SoDo on Friday, Jan 28, with a new self-titled album.

Sean Lennon (John and Yoko’s son) and Charlotte Kemp Muhl team up for Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger —crafting clever lyrics for acoustic guitar–driven, ’60s-style folk/pop. They’re adorable, and they’re at the Crocodile on Sunday, Jan 29.

And we can’t not mention that the guidos’ ambassador, DJ Pauly D* of Jersey Shore fame, is spinning at Showbox at the Market tonight at 9:30. This is very, very sold out, but you never know where he’ll wander to after the show. GTL in the SEA!