Sufjan Stevens and Helado Negro

New album Carrie & Lowell heralded the return of Sufjan Stevens’s folky, whisper-sung sound after a brief departure with 2010’s electronica-driven The Age of Adz. (And judging from the current tour’s set lists, he’s been heavy on Illinois encores, so you should swing by for the chance to see him play “Chicago” and/or “Casimir Pulaski Day.”) Accompanied by fellow Asthmatic Kitty labelmate Helado Negro, Stevens will also be gracing Seattle with his presence on Thursday… minus butterfly wings and choreographed dance routines. LINDSAY HOOD