If you can’t beat the heat, meet it head on Saturday night at El –Rocko for a hot night of South Carolina indie rock. Columbia-based Dead Swells deliver tight tunes with crooning vocals and a hint of synth while Rare Creatures out of Charleston bring dreamy, low-key alt-rock vibes. Charlotte-based Daddy’s Beemer plays college rock with a post-punk feel.
Saturday, August 25, 9 p.m. 21+, free