With two of the nation's big time indie music festivals coming your way later this summer, it's smart to be prepared. School yourself now on some of the hottest bands of the moment with our live music guide; you need to be ready to defend yourself when the holier than thou hipsters invade our fair city come July!

1. Friday night, lust after Marc Jacobs muse and our favorite daughter of a Sri Lankan rebel when she drops mad beats at Aragon Ballroom.
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2. Clap along with these slick Brooklyn underground poppers when they play Empty Bottle with VHS or Beta on Saturday night.
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3. Embrace lazy Sunday at Hideout with lo-fi acoustic sounds from Jim Becker, who's one fourth of one of our favorite local rock collective.
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4. Got a case of the Mondays? Catch this show at Schubas featuring Sweden's El Perro Del Mar and her Debbie Harry-esque compatriot.
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5. If you're in the mood for a life changing light show, get thee to The Mansion on Tuesday for a set by this buzzed about English dance group.
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6. Fresh off a tour with Minus the Bear, this female-fronted psych rock trio will melt your face man—a great way to get through Hump Day.
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7. Wrap up your week at Schubas with a helping of bittersweet indie pop served up by this cute as can be one-man band from NZ.
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- Caroline Stanley

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