Catch these acts on the road this fall…or regret it later.

TV on the Radio

While many artists get by on mere sex/star appeal, TVoR is comprised of undoubtedly accomplished musicians and artists. This makes seeing the band live all the more impressive. While fans have lofty expectations for the band’s third LP, Dear Science, there’s uncertainty about what new sound the band will pursue. The first single, “Dancing Chose,” as you might expect, shows a dancier side to the band, which could make for some sweaty dance floors this fall. If you’re lucky, you’ll hear a sweet acapella number, once again proving these guys don’t need to rely on the flash and bang to wow an audience.

9/05 Portland, Oregon (MusicFest North West)
9/06 Seattle, Washington
9/07 Vancouver, British Columbia
9/09 Calgary, Alberta
9/10 Edmonton, Alberta
9/12 Boise, Idaho
9/13 Salt Lake City, Utah
9/14 Morrison, Colorado (Monolith Festival)
9/19 San Diego, California (San Diego Street Scene)
9/20 San Francisco, California (Treasure Island Music Festival)
10/10 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10/11 Providence, Rhode Island
10/13 Boston, Massachusetts
10/14 Brooklyn, New York
10/15 Brooklyn, New York
10/18 Cincinnati, Ohio
10/19 Indianapolis, Indiana
10/20 Minneapolis, Minnesota
10/21 Minneapolis, Minnesota
10/22 Chicago, Illinois
10/24 New Orleans, Louisiana (Voodoo Music Experience)
10/25 Atlanta, Georgia
10/26 Knoxville, Tennessee
10/28 Dallas, Texas
10/29 Houston, Texas
10/30 Austin, Texas
10/31 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
11/06 Los Angeles, California

Of Montreal

Here is a band that never fails to impress in the live setting. And no matter how you feel about those Outback Steakhouse commercials, there’s no denying they’ve used the money to vamp up those production values. It helps that Kevin Barnes is a born showman, and oh how he adores those costume changes! Considering Of Montreal’s recent releases have been increasingly dance-oriented, you should wear clothing that doesn’t restrict your movement (unless, like Kevin, you’re coming dressed in your favorite bondage attire).

10/07 Durham, North Carolina
10/08 Asheville, North Carolina
10/09 Washington, DC
10/10 New York, New York
10/24 Saint Louis, Missouri
10/25 Minneapolis, Minnesota
10/26 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/27 Chicago, Illinois
10/28 Toronto, Ontario
10/29 Montreal, Quebec
10/30 Boston, Massachusetts
10/31 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11/1 Richmond, Virginia
11/8 Atlanta, Georgia
11/11 New Orleans, Louisiana
11/12 Houston, Texas
11/13 Austin, Texas
11/14 Dallas, Texas
11/15 Lawrence, Kansas
11/16 Denver, Colorado
11/17 Murray, Utah
11/19 Seattle, Washington
11/20 Portland, Oregon
11/21 San Francisco, California
11/22 Los Angeles, California

My Bloody Valentine

For years, MBV, like The Pixies before them, have been one of those “What if?” bands. As in, “What if they reunited for another album/tour?” And, like The Pixies, there’s no official release date set for a new MBV album, though the band is touring this summer and fall. To all those MBV fans out there: how could you possibly miss the opportunity to see their first U.S. tour in 16 years? Warning: Some bloggers have suggested the feedback has, at times, reached eardrum-ravaging proportions. You may want to bring ear plugs…or stop being such a wussy and rock out.

9/21 Monticello, New York (ATP Festival)
9/22 New York, New York
9/23 New York, New York
9/25 Toronto, Ontario
9/27 Chicago, Illinois
9/30 San Francisco, California
10/01 Santa Monica, California
10/02 Santa Monica, California