If you’re not in the mood for Joanna Newsom’s epic, medieval-fantasy
song cycles at Benaroya tonight, consider seeing Architecture in
Helsinki, Australia’s best export since Steve Irwin (RIP). The orch-pop
sextet leaps from twee swooning to upside-down funk to aeronautic
anthems with energy and ease. The Showbox’s spring-loaded floor is
sure to be bouncing. Opening is Panther, Portland’s absurdist
white-boy Prince, and nu-Italo disco darlings Glass Candy.
It’s an oddly matched but totally brilliant bill. (Showbox at the
Market, 1426 First Ave,
628-0888. 8 pm, $16, all ages.)