Critics' picks - pop music

May 11, 2008

The Cure

At Agganis Arena, tomorrow. Be among the first to hear songs from the British post-punk heroes' 13th album, due out Sept. 13. 65daysofstatic opens the show. Doors are at 6:30, music at 7:30. Tickets are $38.50, $48.50, and $68.50 at 617-931-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

British Sea Power

At Paradise Rock Club, Tuesday. Anyone who doubts that indie rock can be epic needs to check out this UK outfit, touring behind its stellar new album, "Do You Like Rock Music?" The Rosebuds and Jeffrey Lewis open. Doors are at 7, show at 8. Tickets are $15 at 617-931-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

Ingrid Michaelson

At Berklee Performance Center, Thursday. The rising young singer-songwriter teams up with like-minded peers Ari Hest and April Smith for "Rock Hard, Live Long: A Concert to Promote Health in Boston." The show is at 8; tickets are $20, $15 for students, at 617-931-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

- Joan Anderman

For complete listings, visit boston.com/ae/events.