Some of the best talent in indie rock will grace the stage at the Strutt tonight; two nationally-touring and critically-acclaimed talents that both could pack the place in their own right.

MewithoutYou seamlessly combines a careening art rock sensebility with evocative lyrics, sometimes shouted and sometimes whispered. Initially known for their intense performances and unbridled “hobocore” energy, the band courted screamo and hard rock audiences across the world and proved their point with a handful of outstanding albums that still stand the test of time. In the years following, mewithoutYou has embraced experimentation, incorporating a variety of atypical instruments and embracing more melodic styles.

Listening to mewithoutYou is like running through the burning rubble of your parent’s house and trying to decide what you are going to grab. Frontman Aaron Weiss and company are sure to make this show one to remember.

David Bazan has been recognized by media outlets both small and large as one of the greatest songwriters in popular music. Bazan has been active in music for over 15 years, fronting the outstanding indie rock band Pedro the Lion and synthesizer-based side project Headphones.

Bazan has a captivating delivery that manages to be both syrupy and sincere. Such a voice only compliments his vivid and powerful songwriting. When Bazan dips his thoughts into irony or apathy, the effect is so strong that the listener can hear both the attitude and the underlying current of emotion, and that underlying current is all the stronger. He speaks of love, politics, and religion- all the things you aren’t supposed to talk about around the dinner table- without reserve. These are songs about car accidents, late-night phone calls gone wrong, romance and fall-out with women and God, waking up a broken man, states having affairs with each other, and having your leg run over by a train. This is not your average singer-songwriter fare. This is Bazan. Don’t miss it.

If they aren’t already sold out, tickets are $15 at the door. Also, show starts mega early. 7pm don’t be late.