It goes without saying that there are many worthwhile events that happen in the South Sound every week. We tell you about them. Don't act like you don't know. But, now that autumn is around the corner, and the blissful end of outdoor festival season is ending, it might be advisable to take a trip out of Tacoma or Olympia to find some great music elsewhere. With this in mind, I've compiled some of the most awesome concerts coming along in Seattle and Portland.

Die Antwoord, Paramount, Sept. 22

Just after the death of summer comes the garish sonic assault of Die Antwoord. The South African electro-rap duo are masters of grotesquery and low-culture rave-ups - the sort of thing it's hard to look away from. It's like if Harmony Korine were a band, instead of just one weirdo.

Bob Mould, Neptune, Sept. 23

Bob Mould has been an indie rock hero for more than 30 years, ever since his days as the frontman for Husker Du, which would go on to inspire a generation of alt-rock giants. Since then, Mould has kept busy, bringing a jangly energy, perennially underrated guitar-work, and a strong sense of personal songwriting.

Guided By Voices, Crystal Ballroom, Sept. 26

Speaking of influential bands, there's no underestimating the reach of Robert Pollard and Guided By Voices. Pollard will live on after his time as one of the most prolific songwriters in the history of rock - since reuniting with Guided By Music four years ago, he and the band have released six albums, not to mention the eight he's released in that time as a solo artist. Their eclectic and chameleonic brand of power pop is essential to the landscape of indie rock.

Garfunkel and Oates, Neptune, Oct. 4

Garfunkel and Oates are the two most adorable comedy song performers alive on the face of the earth. But, what really makes them an unmissable show is their knack for impeccable, complex harmonies and their biting wit. Their new show on IFC is going to catapult them further into stardom, but their stripped down set of two voices, a guitar and ukelele will always keep them refreshingly raw and appealing as they swear their way through hilarious folk music.

King Crimson, Moore, Oct. 6

Shout out to my dad. King Crimson was the first bit of hard progressive rock that I was exposed to, and they remain unparallelled musicians more than 40 years into their career. Conducted by the mad genius of Robert Fripp (creator of Frippertronics), King Crimson remain vital and unpredictable experimenters in sound and vision.

Of Montreal, Neptune, Oct. 12

Of Montreal's kaleidoscopic music has gone through changes and maturations over the years, as they flirted with nightmarish folk, sultry R&B, epic prog journeys, and light-as-air pop. Kevin Barnes is as inimitable as ever, and their live show is a can't-miss explosion of colors and insanity.

Perfume Genius, Neptune, Oct. 25

Perfume Genius, AKA Mike Hadreas, will be releasing his third album shortly before this performance. His stripped down, beautifully heartfelt music has been defined by almost too honest brand of journaling. He's never one to let some tragic story escape his songwriting, but there's hope in his downtrodden songs.

Pond, Doug Fir, Oct. 29

I saw Pond when they performed for 2012's edition of the Squeak and Squawk Music Festival, and they were the biggest surprise of the whole festival. Sharing members with Tame Impala, Pond hail from Australia and deliver pitch-perfect '70s glam-rock, complete with blazing flute solos and frontman who looks like a miniature version of the Thin White Duke.

Bjork, Neptune, Nov. 1

Bjork has spent almost 30 years deconstructing music to push the envelope of what it means to be a singer-songwriter. Over the years, she's blurred the line completely between musician and performance artist, each new tour revealing a new wrinkle in the presentation of her songs, as she transforms physically and surrounds herself with new, unique wonders.

Death From Above 1979, Crystal Ballroom, Nov. 18

The only time I saw Death From Above 1979, it was from a sidewalk in 2011 in Austin, Texas at South By Southwest. Performing in an outdoor venue, separated from the public by a fence, their blistering punk inspired a crowd of people who couldn't get into a venue to break down the fence and force their way in. DFA 1979 incited a riot with their music. How can you not see that in person?