To kick off WTJU’s Rock Marathon week, The North Country loads in for a high-energy show that blends indie-rock and art-pop. The experimental collective based out of Washington, D.C., pairs poignant and political lyrics with danceable beats reminiscent of ’80s synth-infused staples. Fronted by songwriter and singer Andrew Grossman, the band builds a big sound, bolstered by layered harmonies from singers Margot MacDonald and Laurel Halsey. Expect songs that ruminate on the dire state of 21st-century civilization, shifting between lamentations of what has been and exaltations of what could be. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net
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