If you’ve taken in one of Chicago’s numerous underground shows in the past few months, then you’ve probably seen T’Bone. They’re quite hard to miss – a power trio that kills with a hybrid of punk, math and melodic indie rock. I’ve spilled much ink on T’Bone before especially seeing how they were one of our 12 Chicago Bands To Watch In 2012, but it must be said that it’s quite something to find a band that embraces both the lyrically tongue-in-cheek and exquisite musicianship with the same degree of passion. Their debut, Mt. Trashmore was one of my favorites from last year, so it’s safe to say I’m excited for their next release – and the band has already sprinkled a couple new ones during their live shows like the rocker “Song Of Praise,” or this melodic new untitled jam. LISTEN: “Mt. Trashmore” | Also appearing: Opposites, Bully In The Hallway & Costanza.

8:00 p.m. Tuesday, 5/22. Fireside Bowl. 17+. $8.

Monday Afternoon Quick Fix runs every Monday afternoon to showcase the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.

• • Time Out Chicago says due to increased demand for tickets, Spring Awakening Music Festival will move its main stage inside Soldier Field.
• • Christmas has come early for Braid fans. Frontman Bob Nanna told Gossip Wolf that the band is planning a new album for 2013. Additionally, Gossip Wolf also breaks the bad news that post-hardcore quartet Coping is breaking up. Bummer.
• • Magic Milk have arrived. The Tribune’s Jessica Hopper interviews frontman Kenny Alden about the band’s recent release Mellows and what ensues is a pretty thoughtful and informative interview. The lesson? Don’t judge a book solely because his pants are always down.
• • Chicagoist’s Eric Hehr reviews Hollows record release show at Subterranean this past Thursday. Despite what Hehr felt was a “subdued” performance, he seemed to enjoy the retro-poppers’ sound.
• • Congress Theater’s owner Eddie Carranza speaks with Chicago Pipeline’s Jon Graef about the lawsuit he recently filed against the city regarding an ordinance that he feels is being unfairly applied to his business.

When former Loud Loop Press contributor reviewed The Hudson Branch’s 2009 release, Tightrope Walker, he couldn’t get over how well the band knew their way around open-ended and spacious melodies. With their latest release, World Kid, the Chicago indie rock outfit once again offer up a warm sound that’s even more tight and focused. World Kid opener “What Did I Eat” is carried along melancholy piano work that seemingly draws inspiration from the slow, meditative work of Sigur Ros, while the take “Insane” incorporates a slick bass groove and nearly psychedelic tinges before opening into a densely layered coda. LISTEN: “What Did I Eat” | Also appearing: Ok Sweetheart & The Canes.

8:30 p.m. Monday, 5/21. Double Door. 21+. $8.

This weekend, we plan on getting Blacked Out at the Empty Bottle, do some Dumpster diving at the Burlington, make a Day of it at Cole’s and so much more.

Let’s do this…

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Hollows first made waves in Chicago with their bopping, sometimes spooky garage rock that garnered comparisons to The Shangri-Las and Ronnie Spector. Those comparisons were fair and fine seeing as their tunes had a proclivity to lean on classic girl group vibes (FWIW, the drummer is a dude). But their latest track “V Is For Vulture,” from their new record Vulture, finds the band in a more reflective mood that even features a near chamber-pop bridge that’s downright heavenly. Unlike some of their more popular contemporaries, one thing that’s undeniable about Hollows is that their songs, regardless of sound or style, are soulful in all the right places. LISTEN: “V Is For Vulture” | Radar Eyes, Coffin Pricks and Summer Girlfriends open.

8:30 p.m. Thursday, 5/17. Subterranean. 21+. $8.

Throughout Illusions, the latest from Chicago’s Golden Birthday, the band stretch and tweak exotic art-pop and electronica to their tension-filled breaking point. The simmering cut, “Beyond It,” is richly layered with sharp but bouncy melodies that give the tune a peculiar retro feel. Other times Golden Birthday emit a sullen mood such as on the crawling “Vexed,” and it’s deep vocal tones and synth play. While Golden Birthday are aiming for new territory, their music offers an eerie familiarity like a John Hughes soundtrack bathed in acid. LISTEN: “Beyond It” | Also appearing: Experimental synth-pop artist Dylan Ettinger & Ambient/Experimetal outfit Criminals.

9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 5/16. The Burlington. 21+. $7 donation.

Since 2005, Autumn in Chicago means not only meant Football but music venues all over the city hosting the massive punk rock party known as Riot Fest.

This year, Riot Fest will undergo a transformation in to a three-day outdoor festival in Humboldt Park on September 14-16 and join the ranks of other Chicago destination festivals including Lollapalooza, Pitchfork Music Festival and North Coast Music Festival.

The initial lineup for the revamped Riot Fest includes headliners Rise Against, Iggy and the Stooges, The Offspring and Elvis Costello.

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