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* Suzanne Vega, “Unbound”
Known for her moody a cappella version of “Tom’s Diner,” the singer’s gone upbeat (and added instruments) for this song off “Beauty & Crime.” She’s at Manhattan Center’s Grand Ballroom on Thursday.
* Dead Confederate, “Get Out”
The Georgia-based quintet mixes grunge rock with ethereal guitar strains and choruses on this simmering tune off its self-titled EP. Catch them at the Mercury Lounge tomorrow night.
* West Indian Girl, “Blue Wave”
The Los Angeles six-piece pop-prog band crafted a harmony-filled and sunny tune reminiscent of surf songs of the past with this track off its sophomore album “4th & Wall.”
* Doug, “Dance Dance”
Singer Doug Neumann has done the unthinkable: He’s made songs loved by teens appropriate for discerning adults. On his debut album, “Does Decay-dance,” he turns Fall Out Boy’s breakthrough hit into a smoothly hip jazz song.
* Andrew Bird, “Heretics”
On this song off his latest disc, “Armchair Apocrypha,” the singer-songwriter from Chicago layers violin with guitar, whistles, the glockenspiel and his vocals to create a unique and melodic sound. He’s at Beacon Theatre on Friday.