critics’ picks

Thursday, May 4

Black Dahlia Murder, Terror, Frozen Soul, Fuming Mouth, Phobophilic

After the tragic 2022 death of Black Dahlia Murder frontman and scene icon Trevor Strnad, the band’s Brian Eschbach jumped from guitar to vocals to keep things going. Expect a hard-hitting show that pulls equally from each record in the group’s extensive back catalog of blackened death metal releases. With Strnad’s passing still fresh on fans’ minds, the emotional impact of witnessing Black Dahlia Murder perform its classics live will undoubtedly be potent. $26-$30, 7 p.m., Vibes Event Center, 1223 E. Houston St., (210) 255-3833, facebook.com/vibeseventcenter. — Mike McMahan

Friday, May 5

Snow Tha Product

Latina singer and rapper Snow Tha Product showcases her melodic, bilingual flow on her latest release, 2022’s To Anywhere Born Claudia Feliciano in San Jose and raised in San Diego, she first came to prominence when Latin pop artist Jamie Kohen featured her on his 2009 single “Alguien.” She also gained notoriety on the Hamilton Mix Tape version of “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done).” $41 and up*, 9 p.m., Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 812-4355, theaztectheatre.com. — Danny Cervantes

Beyond Reach, Slow Pulse, End Means, Joust, Nun

This lineup of San Antonio and Austin bands encapsulates the spirit of the hardcore punk genre, delivering on both rage and technical skill. The show celebrates the release of a new EP by headliner Beyond Reach. Austin act Slow Pulse and SA’s End Means, Joust and newly minted Nun round out the high-energy bill. $10, 7:30 p.m., Snakehill Social Club, 1522 E. Grayson St., instagram.com/snakehill.satx. — Dalia Gulca

Monday, May 8

Mareux

Those wanting to explore the burgeoning darkwave genre may want to give Mareux a spin. After having a TikTok smash last year with “The Perfect Girl,” the performer graced the stage at the iconic Coachella fest. Mareux’s sound takes Depeche Mode-sounding synths and vocal melodies but cranks the gothy aspects to 11. Other times his cool-but-doomed approach evokes a lost soundtrack from a noir film. Warning: this show may cause simultaneous dancing and depression. $17-$18, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — MM

Wednesday, May 10

UTSA Underground of Chaos

This stacked lineup assembled by the UTSA Musicians of Business features more than 20 Texas artists, most hailing from San Antonio, and promises to spotlight anything from hardcore and emo to hip-hop and soul-pop. The three Alamo City-based headliners — indie-rockers Floats, metal band Sanity Slip and hard-edged emo act Warstories — promise to bring this smorgasbord of genres to three separate stages in the university’s underground tunnel system for a free, day-long showcase. Free, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., UTSA Tunnels (under Arts, Multidisciplinary Studies and Flawn Sciences Buildings), 1 UTSA Circle, Instagram. com/utsa_mob. — DG

Rockbottom String Band

The alchemy of San Marcos’ Rockbottom String Band lies in taking traditional roots music such as bluegrass and folk, splicing it with punk and metal elements and performing the hybrid at breakneck tempos. The quintet also brings a lively jam-band feel to its shows, so expect a good time. $10-$45, 8 p.m., Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830, samsburgerjoint.com. — DC

Thursday, May 11

David Foster and Katherine McPhee

The musical union of composer and arranger David Foster, a 16-time Grammy winner, and American Idol runner up Katherine McPhee, led to their marriage in 2018. This tour features the musical and life partners running through a catalog of both their hits, including McPhee singing Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” a song Foster produced for Whitney Houston. $46.50$89.50, 7:30 p.m., Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. — DC

Friday, May 12

Origami Angel, Pinkshift, Sweet Pill

Vocalist-guitarist Ryland Heagy and drummer Pat Doherty make up the backbone of Washington, D.C.’s Origami Angel, which mines a unique blend of pop-punk and emo. The duo’s ambitious 2021 double album Gami Gang delivers strong metal-tinged musicianship with Heagy’s self-deprecating lyrics. Don’t snooze on Pinkshift, whose take on pop-punk and grunge is reminiscent of Paramore. $20, 8 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx.com. — DC

Saturday, May 13

Megafauna, HoneyBunny, Powered Wig Machine

Austin-based psych rockers Megafauna bring in riffs that are heavy enough to hook Monster Magnet fans but flexible enough to please folks who miss the classic 120 Minutes era. Consider “Meteor City” from the band’s 2019 album Ghost Coast. But Megafauna can also keep it mellow and trippy too. That side of the band is highlighted on its recent single “Sometimes Island.” The show will celebrate the new Megafauna LP, Olympico, which dropped April 28. San Antonio’s HoneyBunny is also in on the action, serving up its heady mix of indie folk-rock with a smattering of danceable grooves. Imagine a way hipper Gwen Stefani fronting such an outfit and you’re close to their sound. $15, 7 p.m., Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St., papertigersatx. com. — MM

Monday, May 15

Deadwolff, Wild Pleasures, Diamond Denim

Sometimes great bands look like they sound. And with their long shags, mustaches and jean jackets, Deadwolff have nailed the visual aspect of bringin’ the rock. Yes, this trio could appear in the ’80s-shot documentary Heavy Metal Parking Lot, but they’re way younger and they’re living the lifestyle right now. The band bills itself as a mix of “Motörhead, Judas Priest and WASP,” but most listeners are going to find this heavy on the Lemmy love. Local heshers take note. Free, 8 p.m., Faust Tavern, 517 E. Woodlawn Ave., (210) 257-0628, facebook.com/thefausttavern. — MM