Coral Egan/Alex Cattaneo The Path of Least Resistance (Nisapa/SRI) An auspicious debut by a most musical local duo! 9 (LD) At Upstairs, Thurs., Mar. 28

Various More Dub Infusions (Best Seven/Fusion III) Further missives from the frontier outposts of neo-neo-dub-dub-dub (incl. Swayzak, Roots Manuva and ol’ Bill Burroughs!). 8 (RB)

Moe Tucker Waiting for My Men (Rokarola/Ozone) The heart of the Velvets surfaces again, and her pals Lou, John and Sterling all drop in for cameos. 7.5 (RB)

Professor Groove Dead On (CDR) A little down-beat four on the floor from our good friend the Prof. 7 (SC)

The No-no’s Let Your Shadow Out (Animal World) Indie bit players (from Malkmus’ band, Built to Spill, Tiger Trap, etc.) invest in purposely, painfully inept, lo-fi pop. Some cute tunes in the rough. 6.5 (LC)

Freshbread Big Boss Battle (Her Royal Majesty) Touched by Bif Naked, this is mega-weak hip hop. With a soy latte. 3 (LC)