A percussive beat embeds itself alongside steadily pumping keys/synths establishing the ethereal playground in which Dani Mari’s formidable vocals are set free. Lockets‘ musical landscape is widespread erecting mood-driven sonic settings that are set off by the haunting use of keys or Todd Mendelsohn’s menacing guitar that lurks in the background emerging at opportune times to flex its muscle. Throughout this fluid saga, Mari’s ever-alluring siren-like vocals stand front and center. Lockets will be opening for Brooklyn-based rock duo Molly Hamilton and Robert Earl Thomas, otherwise known as Widowspeak, whose sophomore album Almanac was just released yesterday. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8:30pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita
