Glorious pop music! Portland's Radiation City is technically not headlining the show at Nectar tonight, but my suspicion is that they will be the highlight. Vaguely latin-inflected rhythms underpin jaunty piano melodies and twangy single-note guitar riffs. Vocalist/keyboardist Lizzy Ellison has a gorgeous voice that is often underplayed and washed out on their 2011 release The Hands that Take You, but carries a surprising weight and confidence live. Three and four part harmonies season the clever arrangements. Athough these kids aren't doing anything dangerous or taboo, their delivery is songbird sweet and riddle clever, and it makes them a difficult band to resist falling for.

Tonight at Nectar. The doors open at 8 pm and tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. The concert is a benefit/awareness show for the Robert Vasen Foundation which is attempting to provide volunteer opportunities for Seattle youth and young professionals. That sounds pretty legit.