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Before canceling the gig at the last minute, Telepathe, an electro-rock duo from Brooklyn, N.Y., was set to open for kindred spirits Ladytron and the Faint at the House of Blues in April. It would have been a perfect fit, too, given Telepathe's chilly electronic soundscapes that glide over pulsating rock arrangements. The band grabs a headlining slot tonight, with Teengirl Girl and Andre Obin opening. 9 p.m. $9. Middle East Upstairs, 472 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge. 617-864-3278. www.mideastclub.com