Wed.,Oct. 25

Is there anyone - anyone! - who could disagree with what Jen Johnson sings on her band Static of the Gods CD, "Cycles Follow Signs": "The city is done ... Everybody wants a square of lawn and a private garage, a place where you can be anonymously hiding out among the strip malls." Not that we want to, mind you. But, jeez, just look at this country: from strip mall to not-so-shining strip mall. The Boston-based Static of the Gods - whose music has a lilting, upbeat feel to it - celebrate the release of their disc at Great Scott Wednesday Oct. 25. Johnson's vocals are full of wistfullness and want, and the band mixes sweetness and light with a certain guitar crunch. Opening: our faves the Bleedin' Bleedins and The Daily Pravda. Doors at 9 p.m,. tickets $8.
1222 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, 627-566-9014 greatscottboston.com