Live Music

Sept. 17

Fated to happen

Electronic musician and singer Natasha Kmeto is set to release her newest record, called “Inevitable.” Tunes on it include the midtempo “Come and Say,” a techno-flavored R&B ballad that displays Kmeto’s considerable pipes. Live, Kmeto is a warm performer who uses well-spaced beats that allow her voice ample room to express her take on love and life.

Natasha Kmeto, Sara Jackson-Holman, Swahili, 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St. $10 in advance, $12 at the

door. Info: 503-231-9663, www.dougfirlounge.com.

Sept. 18

Fun raiser

Three Portland acts are joining forces to raise money at the Imagine More! concert for the nonprofit Artichoke Music: Lisa Mann and Her Really Good Band won a 2015 Blues Music Award; The Cabin Project is an all-female orchestral indie pop band; and Wilkinson Blades features Portland music veteran Steve Wilkinson.

Imagine More! concert 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St. $20. Adult must accompany minor. Info: 503-232-8845, www.artichokemusic.org, www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Sept. 20

Endless strummer

San Francisco’s Hot Flash Heat Wave writes bright shiny surf-influenced garage rock that draws on the Beach Boys, Weezer and other sincere, yet fun, rock ‘n’ roll acts for inspiration. Their debut “Neapolitan” is sure to be a rum-soaked party favorite for years to come.

Hot Flash Heat Wave, Mister Tang, Arlo Indigo, 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, The Liquor Store, 3341 S.E. Belmont St. Info: 503-754-7782, www.theliquorstorepdx.com.

Sept. 21

A Korea in music

Montreal’s Seoul combine electronica, shoegaze, R&B, and soul to create sometimes dreamy, sometimes dark, songs that can be so painfully beautiful they make you want to hug police officers and kiss squirrels. Take “Stay With Us,” arguably one of the most gorgeous melodies recorded by anyone in recent years. Their hometown apparently appreciates them as well, voting Seoul Best Electronic Act in a poll by the website Cult MTL this year.

Seoul, Young Ejecta, 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. $12. Info: 503-288-3895, www.mississippistudios.com.

Sept. 25

MC MJ

Chicago rapper Mick Jenkins is sometimes profane, often poignant, and one of the genre’s hottest and most compelling artists, his 2014 album “The Water(s)” earning some of the ravest reviews of any hip-hop album last year.

Mick Jenkins, STWO, Myth Sizer, The Mind, J Stock, Easy McCoy, 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Star Theater, 13 N.W. Sixth Ave. $18.50. Info: 503-248-4700, www.startheaterportland.com.

Quick hits

• Electronica synth popsters Neon Indian play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St. $18. Info: 503-284-8686,

www.wonderballroom.com.

• Teenwave shares his pastoral, dreamy and sometimes danceable pop music in a show with Heavenly Beats and Small Skies, at 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. $12. Info: 503-288-3895, www.mississippistudios.com.

• Record label and handmade goods store Tender Loving Empire will mark its grand opening at 525 N.W. 23rd Ave., from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. DJ Jimbo provides the jams, and there will be food, drink and raffles. Info: www.tenderlovingempire.com.

• Masked rap rockers Hollywood Undead headline an all-ages show with Crown the Empire and I Prevail at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St. $25 in advance, $30 day of show.

Info: 503-225-0047, www.crystalballroompdx.com.

• Visionary Canadian indie rockers Destroyer, fronted by singer-songwriter and New Pornographer Dan Bejar, take the stage at the Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Check out “Dream Lover,” a Motown-meets-Springsteen via the Waterboys anthem for an example of what you can hear off “Poison Idea,” Destroyer’s latest album. All ages. $20. Info: 503-284-8686, www.wonderballroom.com.

• Toro Y Moi is known for his role in the rise of the low-tempo chillwave movement, but also likes to get funky and even rocking at times. 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St. $20. Adult must accompany minor. Info: 503-288-3895, www.revolutionhallpdx.com.

• Portland’s beloved bluesman Norman “Boogie Cat” Sylvester is turning 70 and will mark his graceful aging with his band and guests Lloyd Jones and Sarah Billings, from 2:30-7 p.m Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Spare Room, 4830 N.E. 42nd Ave. Free admission and any tips will be donated to Frankie Redding, a friend of the Boogie Cat, who’s dealing with health issues. Info: 503-287-5800, www.spareroomrestaurantandlounge.com.

• She’s been compared to everyone from Tom Waits to Fiona Apple. She’s Sophie Auster, and she shares a bill with Coeur de Pirate at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Info: 503-231-9663, www.dougfirlounge.com.