Tonight, we've got an interesting split at Buffalo Iron Works: local math-rockers All of Them Witches and The Papers, an indie-folk trio from Chicago. If you haven't heard The Papers, they sing some lovely folk tunes with lush male/female vocal pairings. There's a hint of Broken Social Scene in their Care Less EP, partly because of the way the male/female vocals play out, and partly because of the way the songs start simple and build into dramatic, textured climaxes. It's not easy to build this kind of momentum without losing the sense of intimacy that this kind of music requires, and I'd definitely recommend checking out the album on bandcamp and picking up a copy at the show if it suits your fancy.

If The Papers will melt your heart, then All of Them Witches will melt your face. The duo plays progressive, stop-start math rock that will have you moving long before you can figure out exactly how to count out the beat. It's an interesting pairing, but I think it will be a solid one: All of Them Witches can wind you up, and The Papers can wind you back down.

If you're wondering what The Papers are doing so far from Chicago, here's a clue: recently-returned Buffalo native Matt Script is in the band. We named Script one of our five (or six) acts to watch in 2014 earlier this year, and his solo release, Room For Error, is definitely worth checking out.

Doors open at Buffalo Iron Works at 8 pm, with music starting at 9. Five dollars at the door. Facebook event here for more details.