Music notes: Twenty One Pilots headed for United Center

'Stressed Out' heathens

Ohio's Twenty One Pilots is from an odd breed; some of their songs are straight-up indie hip-hop, some dabble in dancey electronica and some are pure emotional alternative rock. But no matter which skin drummer Josh Dun and vocalist Tyler Joseph are wearing, the duo is comfortable in it. Catch their “Emotional Roadshow” tour - showmanship, angst and all - when it hits the United Center. 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Sold out, but tickets are available online through other sources. (312) 455-4500 or unitedcenter.com.

'Caught' by Ember Oceans

Palatine indie rock band Ember Oceans made waves with 2015's self-titled EP. Since then, the foursome - Freddy Tyler Paul, Joe Cox, Parker Simonaitis and Sean Groebe - has been working hard to hone the band's sound and, more recently, recording a new album. The new single “Caught Up!” is a natural progression for the guys: their familiar vibrant and danceable melodies now steeped in newfound funk elements. Hear it Friday, Jan. 27, when they headline a release show with As Is, Out the Car Window and Leah Jean. 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Dennis Caravello EP release

Folk rock singer-songwriter Dennis Caravello, winner of the 2014 Suburban Chicago's Got Talent competition, releases his new EP “Hopeful Eyes” Friday, Jan. 27, at Grassroots in Barrington. The Mount Prospect native and his band will be playing some of the new tunes, joined by acoustic performances from fellow area musicians Eric Slingo, John Jorgensen and Billy Nixon. 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Grassroots, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. (224) 655-2344 or facebook.com/grassrootsbarrington.

It's Peterik's World

Ides of March vocalist and Survivor founder Jim Peterik brings his 17th World Stage show - featuring a gathering of guest musicians exploring various musical styles - to North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall Saturday, Jan. 28. This year's lineup includes Mark Reno (from Loverboy), Nelson, Toby Hitchcock (from Pride of Lions), Cathy Richardson (from Jefferson Starship), American Idol finalist Leslie Hunt and more. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $65-$75. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.

Concert highlights

Neal Morse Band: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $19.26. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Thinner Teed, OD Jo: 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $7-$10. (630) 495-2141or brauerhouse.com.

Twenty Over: 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Danny's on Douglas, 231 Douglas Ave., Elgin. No cover. (847) 742-5400 or dannyspizzaelgin.com.

The Ex_Files, featuring Aaron Williams & Michael C. Hayes with guests Rob Kletsky, Courtney Stone, Matt Psenicka, Andrew Szymanski and Eric Csukor; Selfie and the Photobombs: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $5. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.

DangerWayne, Vlad House, Mattiesto, DJ Sendin: 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Primary Nightclub, 5 W. Division St., Chicago. $10. (312) 888-2471 or primarychi.com.

The Disappointments: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at HVAC Pub, 3530 N. Clark St., Chicago. Free. (773) 789-8864 or hvacpub.com.

Reckless, Big Sugar: 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $5. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.

Afterlife featuring EDX, DangerWayne, Kings of Class, Nikho and more: 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. $5-$20. (630) 291-5986 or afterlifechi.com.

Bonfires, 7 MInutes in Heaven, Cup Check, Commonweather, Furlough: 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at Centennial Lanes, 16050 Centennial Circle, Tinley Park. $5. (708) 633-0500 or centenniallanesbowl.com.

AFI, The Chain Gang of 1974, Souvenirs: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Riviera Theatre, 4750 N. Broadway St., Chicago. $28. (773) 275-6800 or rivieratheatre.com.

Adam Ant: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. $36-$135. (773) 472-0449 or victheatre.com.

The Fox & the Hounds, Non Exotic, DJ FootRockalot: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $8-$10. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.