XOXO: Where to Rock Thursday, Feb. 21

With Philip Glass’s new work, Partita for Solo Violin, as the centerpiece, Portals plaits together films by Kate Hackett, Benjamin Millepied and the words of Leonard Cohen into a multi-media exploration of the longing for human connection in the digital age. Accompanied by little more than a laptop, violinist Tim Fain performs at The Fox Theatre. Details here.

Fusing elements of the ’90s with a modern edge, Boston’s Slothrust “Double Down” at Club Congress. With the apocalyptic pop of And The Kids. Details here.
Nitecall: DJ Mijito and guest Plastic Disease spin trip hop, electronica and garage at R Bar. Details here.

Chanteuse Louise Le Hir electrifies the night with her distinct French psych-pop influenced Americana. At Tap + Bottle Downtown. Details here.

Plunging headlong into the bass-strewn sonic depths, Deeper: DJs Atom Energy and Lunarfluxx spin EDM at Bar Passé. Details here.

Singer-songwriter Joe Peña makes a solemn declaration at Agustin Kitchen. Details here.