Three “hey, you, get off of my cloud” reasons to ride Falkor over to Subterranean tonight…

1. Chicago dream poppers Panda Riot were one of our bands to watch last year and even though 2011 has come and gone, we’re still pretty interested in them. The group plays sparkling, spacey pop jams that envelope you in a heady mix of fuzzy guitars and siren-like melodies. The group is on the verge of releasing its follow-up to its 2010 EP Near and Far and are sure to play some of those mesmerizing new tracks tonight.
LISTEN: “Serious Radical Girls“

2. If you ever wondered what musicians from this generation that have been raised on a steady diet of Radiohead’s game changer Kid A would sound like once they reached maturation, look no further than Louisville electro-pop outfit Nerves Junior. The group plays around with noisy atmospherics and abstract textures to create something that hovers above a standard pop rock song. To top it off, singer Cory Wayne is the Kentucky equivalent of Thom Yorke, if such a thing was ever possible. LISTEN: “Kale“

3. Rounding out this fun evening of dreamy rock and roll music are LLP faves Tiny Fireflies and The Pear Traps. Tiny Fireflies craft delicate pop melodies that float, light as air, into the atmosphere. The music cuts down deep into your core and leaves you a love sick mess. It’s fairly brilliant. Lo-fi Americana outfit The Pear Traps open. The group is a delightful cross between jangly countrifried rock and Joy Division. It’s everything you never knew you wanted.
LISTEN: The Pear Traps – “Come Home“

8:00 p.m. Thursday, 2/16. Subterranean. 21+ $8.