WILD HARES—Portland trio Rabbits’ debut full-length Lower Forms is a thing of cracked-out, violent beauty: earthquake-heavy brontosaurus rock with fierce riffs and crustpunk roars. As good as the record is, Rabbits are even better live, so prepare to have your ears blasted off the side of your head. Bonus: Ladies get in free! NL
w/Gone to Croatoan, DJ Nate C; East End, 203 SE Grand, 9 pm, $3 (ladies FREE!)
IMAGINARY SOUNDTRACK—Hailing from Athens, Georgia, Maserati’s post-rock psychedelia is an instrumental treat for your weary ears. Alternately heavy, weird, vibey, and atmospheric, Maserati composes imaginary soundtracks for films that haven’t, but should totally, be made. WSH
w/We’re from Japan, Vanimal; Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, 9 pm, $10-12