You might be familiar with Dave Hartley’s work from The War on Drugs, Buried Beds, Sondre Lerche, The Lindsey Buckingham Appreciation Society, or whatever rad music project needs the assistance of his sweet low end. Well, in between his time on tour and writing about/tweeting/breathing NBA hoops, he works on his solo project Nightlands, which is also part of the Secretly Canadian family. Hartley will be bringing his multilayered soundscapes to Kung Fu Necktie tonight when he opens for the second installation of The Spinto Band’s residency. It’s his birthday, and War on Drugs bandmate Adam Granduciel will be shredding next to him on stage this evening so there will be a lot to celebrate! Expect a new album coming out from Nightlands soon too. Also on the bill is Brooklyn four-piece Via Audio. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Q.D Tran
