Eight Gigs: Joanna Newsom

There was a time when Joanna Newsom fans were cast aside as unicorn-loving, cutesy space cadets. But those naysayers are few and far between now, particularly with the release of Divers last fall. Newsom’s critically acclaimed fourth album showcases cool contortions of her childlike voice, shimmering harp and lush orchestrations. There’s more thematic weight, too, as Newsom unspools narratives about life, love and death—but mostly death. In what feels like a quintessential move, Divers ends with birds singing. No word on whether those birds will make it to the Crest as well. 1013 K Street, www.dragcity.com/artists/joanna-newsom.