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Published: Apr 4, 2007

The go-to story behind Sweden's creatively punctuated Loney, dear. involves Emil Svanängen playing all the instruments himself, recording and layering them in a bedroom four-track, self-releasing them as CDR-EPs — but really, who doesn't do that these days? The more compelling case for his music lies in the delicate but fruitful arrangements on the new Loney, Noir. (Sub Pop), wherein twee xylophones, zippity beats, bassoons and handclaps craft an overarching sense of contentment and comfort. —John Vettese

Mon., April 9, 8 p.m., $12, with Low, all ages, First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 866-468-7619, www.r5productions.com.

With their rock summer camp for aspiring Gwens, Girls Rock Philly makes sure that young ladies can execute a proper stage dive. Cold Rock the Auction Block, their cash money fundraiser, will be almost as adorable. Rarebirds, Amy Pickard, Monarch, DJ CarryUs and other sassy ladies provide the tunes as you bid on Colbert Report tickets, wine gift baskets and other stuff you really shouldn't live without. (This just in: The camp venue fell through, so help a girl out.)

—Monica Weymouth

Fri, April 6, 6-10 p.m., free, F.U.E.L., 249 Arch St., 215-525-9927, www.girlsrockphilly.org.

RJD2's latest disc, The Third Hand (Beggars Group/XL), is the beginning of the DJ's self-proclaimed quest for legendary pop songwriter/producer status. The CP cover boy has shifted focus from pure turntablism by adding live instrumentation. This tour he's playing keys and guitar with a backing band, but no need to fret. He's still rocks a four-table setup and the grooves are smooth, resonating with their deep hip-hop roots.

—James Saul

Wed., April 11, 8 p.m., $15, with Busdriver, Starlight Ballroom, 460 N. Ninth St., 866-468-7619, www.r5productions.com.

Portuguese singer Lura wanted to be a dancer, and only got into singing through the back door, so her stuff all has a pulse to it. Even a soft, lullaby-sounding number like "Bida Mariadu" — on her new M'Bem di Fora (Four Quarters) CD — builds in complexity, the more so when your find out the song concerns a mother singing encouragement to a grown son who has left home looking for a better life. Other songs will please samba fans and give Lura a chance to show her gift for dance.

—Mary Armstrong

Wed., April 11, 7:30 p.m., $31-$44, Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.

Behold the annual Pi Lam Human BBQ — it's a tradition older and dirtier than dirt, a daylong festival of bands, food and great unknowns. The roster this year features some notables, local and otherwise, including Black Tie Revue, Bitter Bitter Weeks, The Low Budgets and City Paper's new favorite synth-metal freaks, Bloody Wall of Gore.

—Patrick Rapa

Sat., April 7, noon, $10, Pi Lam, 3914 Spruce St., www.yarga.net.

This weeklong music festival is all about putting Philly music in the spotlight — and the spotlight keeps moving all over town. It all kicks off on Monday with Make A Rising, The Asteroid No. 4, Pattern is Movement and The Cobbs at Johnny Brenda's. The marquee matchup is Friday the 13th's Starlight Ballroom show with Dr. Dog, The Spinto Band, Bardo Pond and Illinois. But there's a great show pretty much every night of the festival. Look to The Clog (www.citypaper.net/clog) for nightly (maybe even hourly) reports from our roving reporter Maria Tessa Sciarrino. Now go get popped.

—Patrick Rapa

Mon.-Sun., April 9-15, most shows $10, various venues, www.poppedphiladelphia.com.

 

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