I like Pile. Their disaffected, slightly aloof brand of alternative rock is reminscent of a day and age when "alternative" actually meant something. Think Fugazi, the Icarus Line, and maybe a splash of the psychedelic stoner wash that has come to define QOTSA. Forget linear music altogether while you're at it. Straight lines won't get you to where you're going. Pile will.

If you like Boston's favorite sons chances are you'll probably like Fat History Month too, and their jazzed out, "herky jerky melodies". The band shares the same record label and hometown as Pile, as well as sharing the stage with them tonight at Duke's (9pm, $5). Also on the bill are Buffalo's number one garbage rock act JOHNS and Buffalo's best version of the Gin Blossoms, Failures Union. Between the bands you can enjoy DJ sets by Dano, Malik Saint, the Plastic Shaman, and Johnny Drama.

It's rare that you get a bill that kills top to bottom. Be sure you support real music that's actually trying to accomplish something artistically. Go to this show.