Singer and songwriter John Grant performs at Le Poisson Rouge Thursday night. Download “Blackbelt.”

Psych-pop singer Sophia Knapp performs at Tammany Hall Wednesday night. Download “Times Square."

Singer-songwriter Jean Rohe performs at Cornelia Street Cafe Tuesday night. Download “Moving Day.”

Indie-electro duo Generationals performs at Bowery Ballroom Monday night. Download “Put A Light On.”

The Texas-based band Ola Podrida, led by film composer David Wingo, turns up the volume for its upcoming record. Hear the band's new song "Speed Of Light."

Jay Gonzalez of Drive-By Truckers brings his solo project to Union Hall Friday night. Download “Punch of Love.”

Dream pop band On An On plays Knitting Factory Thursday night. Download “Ghosts.”

Indie rock duo Water Liars plays Shea Stadium in Brooklyn Wednesday night. Download “Fake Heat.”

Guitarist William Tyler plays Mercury Lounge Tuesday night. Download “Cadillac Desert.”

Singer and songwriter Kim Richey plays Joe's Pub Monday night. Download “Something More.”

During this year's South By Southwest Festival, folks were all a-swoon over singer and songwriter Laura Stevenson. And with good reason. The Long Island native crafts emotive folk-pop songs with just the right amount of jangle -- and a finely honed sense of storytelling. Listen to 'The Move' from Wheel, due out on April 23rd.

Contemporary piano-clarinet duo TransAtlantic Ensemble plays Le Poisson Rouge Friday night. Download “Chiquita Blues.”

The virtuosic guitarist - whose latest album is The Chronicles of Marnia - plays at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Thursday night. Download the track "Year of the Glad."

Producer Joe Boyd presents a tribute to Nick Drake at Joe's Pub Wednesday night. Download Vashti Bunyan's take on Drake's "Which Will."

Jeffrey Foucault & Cold Satellite bring their literary country-rock to The Bell House Tuesday night. Download "Sleepers Wake."

California-based psych rock band Allah-Las plays Webster Hall Monday night. Download the track "Catamaran."

Trumpet player Wadada Leo Smith and pianist Angelica Sanchez play Greenwich House Saturday night. Download “Don Cherry's Electric Sonic Garden.”

Soul duo Lady plays Joe's Pub Thursday night. Download the song "Get Ready."

Musician and film score composer Clint Mansell makes his New York City debut on Wednesday at Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Download "In Full Bloom."