A short list of recommended L.A.-area shows for the coming week (plus videos for instant gratification). Click “details” for descriptions.

• Region: Downtown
  Music: Kimya Dawson, Your Heart Breaks + Angelo Spencer
  Vitals: The Smell on Thursday, January 14
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: Downtown
  Music: Zola Jesus, Pocahaunted + Sissy Spacek
  Vitals: The Smell on Sunday, January 10
  (details at LA Weekly)