Metric is a terrific live band and Emily Haines, its frontwoman, is
a raving anti-pop star who can induce riot-grrrl flashbacks. But
the real treat tonight is the Seattle debut of Crystal Castles, a
Toronto duo that scrambles Bikini Kill and Koji Kondo into an 8-bit
electro-punk shitstorm. Producer/multi-instrumentalist Ethan Fawn
lays down lo-fi laser fire while vocalist Alice screams and sighs out
raw, angry anthems. (Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave,
628-3151. $17 adv/$20 DOS, 8 pm, all ages.)