Eight Gigs: American Killers

Fri., March 4, 8 p.m., Starlite Lounge, $7

Lite Brite fans, say hello to the same band under a new name: American Killers. And if you already know Lite Brite, then you know American Killers is made up of three complete badasses who perform like lunatics: hair flying, bodies thrashing, vocal chords straining, fuzz exploding. This will be American Killers’ first hometown show with its new identity, and as such, it’s releasing a debut EP, Young Blood, on March 7. Check out the epic animated video for “Big City,” chock-full of fast cars, naked ladies, explosions and a super-evil—or, uhh, normal?—Donald Trump. 1517 21st Street, http://americankillers.band.