Sleater-Kinney

Sleater-Kinney

9 p.m. • First Avenue • 18-plus • sold out

It's true, Sleater-Kinney was one of rock's most influential yet unfamous bands of the late-'90s and early-'00s, not just within the sorely missed riot-grrrl movement but really throughout the post-grunge indie-rock scene. Now the Olympia, Wash.-reared trio can also be called one of today's most exciting rock bands. That's an easy statement to make after the release of their nerve-racking new Sub Pop album, "No Cities to Love," which follows a decade-long hiatus that found co-leader Carrie Brownstein ironically gaining fame as the TV star of "Portlandia." It's time to remind folks what she does best. Sleater-Kinney asked local star Lizzo to tour as the opener. Chris Riemenschneider

Nikki Lane

9 p.m. • Turf Club • sold out

Fashion designer-turned-singer/songwriter Lane began writing songs when — after a move to New York City — her country singer boyfriend broke up with her and moved to Alabama. She channeled the emotional turmoil into a handful of country songs of her own, which became her first record, "Walk of Shame." After that 2011 release, Lane met Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, who would help record her sophomore LP, "All or Nothing." On it, she jettisoned the vulnerable, singer/songwriter breakup album cliché and took on an outlaw attitude, making for a moodier spectacle. Nashville's Jonny Fritz (the erstwhile Jonny Corndawg) and Wisconsin's Hugh Bob open. Alex Nelson

Mike the Martyr

After producing impressive albums for Muja Messiah and Manny Phesto last year, Minneapolis boom-bap vet Mike the Martyr unleashed a solo record in 2014's waning hours. The dual-threat producer-rapper's "Marbury" LP brings his sample-heavy, late-'90s-steeped beats into the SoundCloud era, while often referencing the time period he's indebted to. Mike's even-keeled delivery comes with a quiet toughness, as heard on "Karlton" — a zeitgeist excursion courtesy of a woozy track that keeps one eye on the rearview with an old-school piano sample. With special guests Muja Messiah (with whom Mike has a forthcoming collaborative EP), Bobby Raps, Manny Phesto, Finding Novyon, DJ Frank Castle and host P-Murdz. Michael Rietmulder

The King's Singers

8 p.m. • Orchestra Hall • $28.50-$73