There are plenty of exciting shows coming to Columbia this semester, and there’s something for everyone when it comes to genre and taste. From the EDM-dance of Alison Wonderland to the gritty folk-rock of Kurt Vile And The Violators, students have many great concerts to look forward to.
####Alison Wonderland
**Date: Tuesday, Feb. 2** //
**Venue: The Blue Note** //
**Price: $15 advance/$18 day of show**
With the recent release of Alison Wonderland’s debut album, “Run,” she will certainly bring in a large crowd and get people dancing. Her EDM-infested music is filled with unforgettable beats, drops and everything else to love about trap music. Popular singles such as “I Want U” and “U Don’t Know” will help make for a memorable, energetic show at The Blue Note to start off the spring semester.
####Naughty By Nature
**Date: Friday, Feb. 19** //
**Venue: The Blue Note** //
**Price: $18 advance/$20 day of show**
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, staple hip-hop trio Naughty By Nature will bring their old-school rap vibes to The Blue Note in mid-February. Back in 1991, Naughty By Nature released their self-titled debut album. It helped spark the hip-hop phenomenon that lasted throughout the ’90s, so if you’re looking for a nostalgic trip to the realm of ’90s hip-hop, this is the concert to attend.
####Hoodie Allen
**Date: Monday, Feb. 22** //
**Venue: The Blue Note** //
**Price: $25 advance/$29 day of show**
To promote his new album, “Happy Camper,” pop-rapper Hoodie Allen will be coming to Columbia in late February. Hoodie Allen combines clever wordplay, catchy pop hooks and memorable lyrics to craft his music. He has collaborated with household pop artist Ed Sheeran as well as pop-rapper Chiddy Bang. Since he’s been working his way up the ladder in pop music, Hoodie Allen is sure to bring in a large audience.
####Kurt Vile And The Violators
**Date: Monday, April 11** //
**Venue: The Blue Note** //
**Price: $20**
Famously known as the former lead guitarist of indie rock band The War on Drugs, Kurt Vile initiated his solo career in 2008. His sound comprises of folk rock elements such as twangy guitar, banjo plucking and piano. His new album, “B’lieve I’m Goin Down…” encompasses the structure of indie rock with reverb-filled guitar hooks and unconventional song formats, yet breaks the trend by throwing in common aspects of folk music. If you love folk rock or indie rock, this is a concert to go to. Kurt Vile masterfully merges the two genres into something fresh and novel.
####Made of Oak
**Date: Tuesday, April 12** //
**Venue: Rose Music Hall** //
**Price: $13**
More commonly known as one-half of indie pop duo Sylvan Esso, producer Nick Sanborn is bringing his indie-electronica solo project to Rose Music Hall in mid-April. His debut EP, “Penumbra,” is brimming with fuzzy synths, shimmering pads and psychedelic beats. Fans of his main project, Sylvan Esso, will surely love the EP, because the sound of Sanborn’s production is filled with stylistic elements unique to him.
####Houndmouth
**Date: Friday, April 15** //
**Venue: The Blue Note** //
**Price: $15 advance/$18 day of show**
Alt-soul rockers Houndmouth have been on the rise of popularity since the release of their sophomore album, “Little Neon Limelight.” Their single “Sedona” has been receiving plenty of exposure due to radio airplay. Hailing from a small town in Indiana, the “small town” vibes have a conspicuous influence on their sound. There are aspects of rock ’n’ roll, country and alternative rock in their music. Houndmouth is definitely a band that is rising in popularity, so go check them out for $15 before they start playing bigger and more expensive venues. I would definitely recommend to go check them out at The Blue Note in mid-April.
