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OCT.6 Cold War Kids Since meeting at California’s Biola University in 2004, the members of this indie-rock outfit have achieved a lot—including releasing six studio albums and the gold-certified single “First.” And they continue to release high-energy, foot-stomping sounds: For instance, their 2017 album LA Divine includes upbeat, drum-dominated rhythms and catchy choruses. As a prelude to their upcoming album New Age Norms, the band will embark on a 21-city tour, proving that though they’ve aged, they’re not going anywhere. Sun 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030, bouldertheater.com. $28. Visit coldwarkids.com.
OCT.15–16 Lizzo Best-known for her flamboyant flute-playing stunts and contagious confidence, this rising pop star is well on her way to icon status with her 2019 breakthrough album Cuz I Love You. At her Mile High City stop, expect to hear her catchy Billboard Hot 100 track “Truth Hurts,” and songs such as “Tempo” and “Jerome” which flaunt the upand-comer’s range of talent, from lightning-fast rap verses to soulful R&B ballads. Unafraid to assert her worth, Lizzo isn’t waiting for the music gods to make room for her in the hall of fame—she’s staking out her own claim. Tue 7 p.m.; Wed 8 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., 303-837-1482, fillmore auditorium.org. Ticket prices vary. Visit lizzomusic.com.
You may know him as the frontman of the grungy alternative-rock band Citizen, but Matt Kerekes has a softer side that he explores in his solo endeavors. Tabling the grungy guitar riffs and bass lines that originally put him on the map,. Despite their gloomy subjects, Kerekes brings levity to his songs with theatrical harmonies, vibrant piano melodies, and impressive guitar work.
