Cool news! Hollow Earth Radio's Magma festival kicks off tonight at the Vera with the dream lineup of Mirah and Thao (of Thao and the Get Down Stay Downs.) Thao, in particular, is the best. She writes the truest songs about messy breakups, using effortless imagery and Rolling Stones licks to captivate audiences.

Vera Project (Seattle Center, Warren and Republican), 7:30 pm, $10.