Jessie Ware performs at the Fillmore in San Francisco on Nov. 18, 2013. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. English songstress Jessie Ware may be the Teddy Roosevelt of divas – she sings softly but carries a big voice – but some would some be surprised to learn why she chooses to restrain…

The Fratellis, courtesy. It wasn’t a break, it was a break-up. Glasgow trio The Fratellis grew sick of each other. After spending four years together, vocalist-guitarist Jon Lawler, bassist Barry Wallace and drummer Gordon “Mince” McRory couldn’t handle being in the same room. The Fratellis 9:30 p.m., Thursday Popscene…

The Flaming Lips perform during Halloween Blood Bath at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Oct. 31, 2013. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. The Flaming Lips are not ones to underemphasize any part of a live performance. A typical gig might include streamers, confetti, a state-of-the-art light show and a giant human hamster…

The Sounds perform at The Fillmore in San Francisco on Dec. 18, 2016. Alessio Neri/STAFF. Swedish indie rockers The Sounds’ previous album, 2011’s Something to Die For, was an exercise in electronic dance music. The band hates doing the same thing twice in a row, so rather than continue…

Holy Ghost!, courtesy. Following the somewhat surprising success of their debut album and extended tour, Brooklyn’s Holy Ghost! returned home and found themselves in an unfamiliar situation. “I think Keith Richards called it post-tour depression – I read it in his book,” said Alex Frankel, half of the synthpop…

Little Green Cars, courtesy. They have yet to get stuck inside a giant stage prop – or be successful enough to own one – but Ireland’s Little Green Cars have definitely had their share of Spinal Tap-esque moments from their recent American travels. Little Green Cars 8 p.m., Tuesday,…

Noah and the Whale, courtesy. Londoner Charlie Fink, lead vocalist and guitarist of pop folk revival band Noah and the Whale, still sends his brother, Doug, his demos. Doug Fink, the band’s original drummer, left a few years ago to pursue a career in medicine. But Charlie values his…

Anastasia Dimou and Feathers, courtesy Roger Kisby. Two years after leaving New York City – her home town – to settle in Austin, there are still aspects of her new environment that Anastasia Dimou refuses to pick up. Blouse, Social Studies, Feathers 9:30 p.m., Sept. 21 Bottom of the…

The Colourist, courtesy. The Lido Building, a windowless warehouse on a man-made island in Newport Beach, is about to get demolished to make way for condominiums. The Colourist 9:30 p.m., Thursday Rickshaw Stop/Popscene Tickets: $10. Not too many people are likely to care about the demolition of the Cold…

MS MR prior to their show at the Independent in San Francisco on June 16, 2013. Jennifer Gokhman/STAFF. SAN FRANCISCO — To be fair, Lizzy Plapinger did not force herself onto Max Hershenow, who had sent the Neon Gold Records cofounder an email asking if she knew singers interested…