Dominic Fike made a reputation for himself with slick, suave tunes that flip the dial between pop, rock and rap, however his largest crossover got here not on SoundCloud however on HBO. It was there that he visitor starred as Elliot on the controversy-courting teen drama “Euphoria.” Together with turning the present’s core relationship right into a love triangle, Elliot proved divisive by spending a great chunk of the second season finale singing an acoustic ballad to Zendaya’s Rue. Whereas “Elliot’s Tune” received a correct launch, anticipate Fike to stay to his out-of-character music: originals that mix campfire-ready acoustic guitar together with his heat, in-the-pocket vocals and lyrics heavy with Gen Z angst and ennui. Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. on the Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. fillmoresilverspring.com. Offered out.
On her debut album, “Three Dimensions Deep,” Amber Mark tackled modern R&B’s love-and-life themes with an ear for songs that transfer and groove with the instances, from the shuffling, disco-ready “FOMO” to the shifty, Afrobeats-inspired “Bubbles.” However the principle attraction is Mark’s deep and wealthy voice, which retains issues grounded even when she goals for intergalactic heights on space-themed songs like “Cosmic” and “Occasion Horizon.” At this present, Mark will assist NPR Music have fun its fifteenth anniversary alongside indie mainstay Hurray for the Riff Raff, up-and-comer Yendry and DJ Cuzzin B. Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. (doorways open) at 9:30 Membership, 815 V St. NW. 930.com. $45.
For greater than a decade, Nikki Lane has fueled the flame of outlaw nation with a husky voice, lived-in lyricism and classic-minded songwriting that may be at house at honky-tonks irrespective of the time or place. She additionally has a present for selecting the correct collaborators, from Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys to Lana Del Rey. That streak continues on her newest album, “Denim & Diamonds,” which was produced by fellow outlaw Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. With Homme behind the boards, Lane lays ’70s rock into the combination, sharpening the riffs and boosting the beats. However finally, that is Lane’s document. As she sings on the title monitor, “I can do no matter I wanna / All by my lonesome … I’m going my manner / Livin’ and dyin’ / And I can purchase my very own d— denim and diamonds.” Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. (doorways open) on the Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. blackcatdc.com. $25.
