1. THE TWERPS
Friday, 8pm, The Shadow Electric, Sacred Heart Courtyard, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, $18
Country queen: Kasey Chambers will launch her new album, Bittersweet, at Northcote Social Club.
Melbourne pop foursome return with new eight-song EP Underlay and a new drummer.
2. NO BUNNY
Saturday, 8pm, the Tote, 71 Johnston St, Collingwood, $23.50
The leather-jacketed, rabbit-masked bandit with no pants returns to Australia with fellow American two-piece punk combo the Hussy.
3. THE UPSIDEDOWN
Monday, 8pm, Ding Dong Lounge, 18 Market Lane, Melbourne, $12
Only Melbourne show for Oregan psyche group who have shared stages with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, the Raveonettes, the Jesus and Mary Chain and label mates the Dandy Warhols.
4. THE BASICS
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8pm, the Gasometer Hotel, 484 Smith St, Collingwood, $20+bf
Pop trio with Gotye on drums and special guests Sugar Fed Leopards.
5. KASEY CHAMBERS
Wednesday, 8pm, Northcote Social Club, 301 High St, Northcote, $40 +bf
Australia's queen of country plays an intimate show to launch her new album Bittersweet.