Tonight in L.A.: Robert Francis, the Monthlies, more

Robert Francis [pictured], whose song “Junebug” was single of the week last week on iTunes, opens for Noah and The Whale at the Roxy. Today marks the release of Francis’ major-label debut “Before Nightfall,” on Atlantic. … Should be a fun night at the Silverlake Lounge – the Monthlies head up a deep bill that features Megasapien, the Active Set, Eugene & the 1914 and Melee. … It’s Night 2 for Snow Patrol at the Wiltern” with the Plain White T’s opening. ”¦ Why? plays at the Echoplex” with Serengetti & Polyphonic. ”¦ Grizzly Bear is at the Hollywood Palladium” with Beach House supporting. ”¦ Brother Ali is at the El Rey Theatre” with Evidence, Toki Wright and BK One. ”¦ Owl City play a sold-out show at the Troubadour” supported by The Scene Aesthetic. and Brooke Waggoner. ”¦ Darius Rucker is at Club Nokia. ”¦ The Subjects play the Echo with Bad Veins and Cobra Lilies. … And Rainbow Arabia leads the party at Dim Mak Tuesdays at Cinespace.