Kevin Bronson on June 29th, 2010

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[Birthday greetings to Phantom Planet bassist Sam Farrar. Meanwhile …]

Top 5 reasons to brave the environs tonight:

‣ Portland sextet Blitzen Trapper hits the El Rey Theatre behind the release of its fifth album “Detroyer of the Void.”
‣ Australian sensations-in-the-making Tame Impala play two sold-out shows at the Silverlake Lounge the night after big crowds turned out at the Echo for their set supporting Rainbow Arabia.
‣ Breathy chanteuse Nicole Simone [that’s her Abazar Khayami-directed video for “Melt,” above] celebrates the release of her debut EP at the Hotel Cafe, where a diverse bill also includes L.A. newbies Grouplove and Sam Bradley.
‣ The Parson Red Heads, some fine new songs in tow, headline Spaceland.
‣ And Glacier Hiking, supported by the Daylights, rock the Roxy.

Your tastes may vary: The Gracious Few (new band featuring members of Candlebox and Live) at the Troubadour; Johnny O’Donnell’s Pratfall Effect and Mack Winston & the Reflections at the Echo; Judson & Mary at El Cid; Saint Vitus at the Viper Room; Taking Back Sunday at the Wiltern; the Submarines at the Detroit bar in Costa Mesa; Gilli Moon at the Mint; Jesse Cook at Club Nokia; and Million Kids at the Redwood Bar,