Katzenjammer

Fri., July 9, 9:30 p.m., $10-$12, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 877-435-9849, johnnybrendas.com.

by Patrick Rapa

These Norwegian folk/pop/rock drama queens are skilled at wrapping their heavenly voices around a melody like ivy climbing a fence, but things really get freaky in the shade. Seems like every other track on their lavish debut Le Pop (Nettwerk) has them dueling with the devil or fighting in bars amid furiously pumping accordions and rallying trumpets. It never gets too dark, more like devious and unabashedly operatic. And catchy, very catchy. You'll feel a Decemberists/Dresden Dolls vibe, but also Mildred Bailey, Moulin Rouge and Hair.