Swirling and swerving

Focusing the swirling textures of early Brit shoe gaze with a more pop rock oriented approach briefly brought Oxford's Swervedriver (with Jimmy Hartridge, above) to the forefront of a movement that included thematically similar bands like Ride and My Bloody Valentine in the early nineties. The band, who've reunited for the first time in nearly a decade, may have been inspired by the interest in like-minded younger bands like Silversun Pickups and Longwave (the latter open tonight's show). 18 +. 7 p.m. $20. The Paradise, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 617-931-2000. ticketmaster.com