Titus Andronicus is a catalyst trying to destroy music. While the band is definitely not for the faint of eardrum, there is a surprising amount of depth and devotion to their sound.   

Sometimes, Ted Leo seems too respectable. During his 20-year career, the songwriter has gradually become an unspoken archetype of Punk Rock ideals. His work is layered with spirited socio-political musings, but his words never become forced or stale.   

One band’s hiatus is another man’s overbooked schedule. That could be the mantra of Fugazi bassist Joe Lally. Since the Post-Hardcore/Punk band announced a break in the action seven years ago, Lally has been working relentlessly on a variety of projects. He started by forming Decahedron with former Frodus members Jason Hamacher and Shelby Cinca, releasing an EP and an album. He subsequently joined Red Hot Chili Pepper guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Josh Klinghoffer for the Ataxia project, which resulted in a pair of releases.  

Camera Obscura is a bit like a liquor-filled chocolate: something that at first seems dark and sweet but very quickly reveals a pungent center with a potent kick.  

For the past 11 years, the Dexateens have been amassing fans and wowing critics with their blend of Southern arena Rock, Folk lyricism, Gospel harmonies and Garage Rock sensibilities.  

If you're looking for honest to God Country music the way it was intended to be, find yourself a honky tonk marquee with the words "Dale Watson Tonight" emblazoned upon it.  

In Dave Alvin's world, you're either burning up the highway miles en route to the next show or back home in California trying to figure out which band to take on tour this time next year. The celebrated roots-rocker likes to mix it up on the road.   

Since forming five years ago in Long Beach, Calif., I Am Ghost has been the epicenter of more drama than 10 seasons of 'All My Children.'  

Swedes Peter Bjorn and John are the Euro version of Peter, Paul and Mary, with two great distinctions: They have good songs and are savagely non-irritating. But their appeal rests in the fact that they sound foreign to American ears, which often expect music to change our lives or make us want to get up and break something.   

Jenny Scheinman has an unusual background to be opening Tuesday at the Southgate House for The Flatlanders, the trio of veteran Texas singer-songwriters. Yes, she does have her own Americana-influenced singer/songwriter album, but she also has five instrumental albums featuring her on violin.