• REVIEW: The Plain Mosaic’s ‘Heartland Shakedown’; HN Radio features new KHARI the Duo, Universe Contest, Boner Killerz and more; Mogwai, Fiona Grey in the concert round-up

• Q&A: The Electroliners’ upbeat, off-kilter new album; Hakim searches for his path with new release; Jack Hotel, The Ambulanters, Relax, It’s Science tonight; Justin Carter, Red City Radio, Derrick Adams farewell Saturday

• Weekend coverage featuring Titus Andronicus, Craig Finn at Lookout Lounge; Ratboys, Coasters, Bed Rest, Crypt Kid at Milk Run; Yorick Studios cranks out two new releases; Hidden Hospitals, Run 2 Cover tonight