CULLEN OMORI

3/24 at 9 The Chicagoland native and former frontman of the indie-rock outfit Smith Westerns gives New Misery, his solo debut on Sub Pop, its first postrelease show. $15. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln. lh-st.com

TY SEGALL AND THE MUGGERS

3/7–8 at 9 The ludicrously prolific surf rocker performs behind Emotional Mugger, his creepy new album rolled out by way of VHS tapes mailed to unsuspecting media outlets. Yipes. $23–$28. Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport. ticketweb.com