Shilpa Ray and her Happy Hookers are based out of New York City. Acid Mothers Temple are from Japan. The Hookers are touring behind her group's debut, Teenage and Torture. Acid Mothers Temple are touring behind an absurdly prolific discography; by the time you finish this sentence, they've probably put out another live album under some other alias. Ray's music recalls the grand tradition of world-weary organ-driven rock tuneage, from ? and the Mysterians to The Walkmen. Acid Mothers Temple recalls every amp-damaging, mind-blowing psychedelically inclined musical combo you've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. So have fun. With Clang Quartet. —David Raposa