Yes, The Homophones’ Jason Ferraro has a sultry baritone voice that will bring comparisons to The National’s Matt Berninger, and at first, you might dismiss them as one of those oh so serious indie rock acts. But the charm and wit found in Ferraro’s biting lyrics sets him way apart from most of his contemporaries. The balloons that usually garnish their stage and the joy that exudes from The Homophones’ live performances may also leave very little room to feel too serious and/or mopey. But if you happen to feel most alive when you’re feeling a little down, then Scott Churchman’s eerie folk might help bring you there. The Homophones will be hosting UK’s Sleeping States at The Ox tonight, and then heading down with them to the Velvet Lounge in DC the next evening. (For all you DC folks coming across this write-up on The Deli’s National Page, I highly recommend that you get there early to catch The Homophones opening.) The Ox, (you should know already or just ask a friend), 8pm, $5, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman