Whenever Adult Mom performs, the band’s gentle, warm indie pop surrounds you like a tender hug. Adult Mom is joined by the ever-charismatic, endearingly goofy power-pop artist Chris Farren. Feb. 4. Mr. Roboto Project, Bloomfield. www.therobotoproject.com
The Warhol’s Sound Series brings multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Rostam to the ‘Burgh. Melt the winter blues away while dancing to a delightful fusion of pop, R&B, world music and a pinch of indie rock. Feb. 8. The Andy Warhol Museum, North Side. 412-237-8300 or www.warhol.org
Take yourself and maybe a classical-music newbie to Beethoven’s Fifth!, a rousing Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra program that includes Kabalevsky’s “The Comedians”; Vilde Frang, a young Norwegian violinist making her debut; and, of course, the titular Beethoven work that everybody knows at least the opening notes to. Feb. 9-11. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 412-392-4900 or www.pittsburghsymphony.org
Fresh off its tour with the Welcome to Night Vale, Mal Blum will be supporting pop artist Mary Lambert (“She Keeps Me Warm,” as featured in Macklemore’s “Same Love”). It’ll be a night of queer-friendly pop tunes that’ll stay with you for ages. Feb. 9. Cattivo, Lawrenceville. 412-687-2157 or www.cattivopgh.com
Make Valentine’s Day smooth with the old-school soul of The Spinners. The vocal group, which includes original member Henry Fambrough, will perform some of its 1970s hits, such as “Rubberband Man,” “I’ll Be Around” and “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love.” Feb. 14. Palace Theatre, Greensburg. 724-836-8000 or www.thepalacetheatre.org
For another warm-up on Valentine’s Day night, try the eclectic R&B courtesy of singer and songwriter Eric Roberson. The New Jersey-born performer’s music ranges from smooth soul ballads to uptempo numbers, and taps influences ranging from gospel and jazz to hip hop. Feb. 14. August Wilson Center, Downtown. www.trustarts.org
Some artists make music that feels like a massage for your brain, and Philadelphia’s Palm is certainly one of those bands. Surround yourself in the mathy riffs and dreamy tones, and enter another plane of existence. Feb. 18. Club Café, South Side. 412-431-4950 or www.clubcafelive.com
Here’s one that the WYEP set won’t want to miss — and that goes for the rest of you as well. A pair of thoughtful and well-matched singer-songwriters — Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin — bring their acoustic guitars, extensive song catalogs and dry senses of humor to the Carnegie Music Hall. March 18. Oakland. www.livenation.com
