Because It's Time for Live Music, People

Hear that? It's the sound of school bells, which means that, yes, autumn has nearly arrived. And what better way to get ready for the diminishing sunlight and plummeting temps than by planning your upcoming indoor concerts? Artists of all types—indie rockers to rappers, pop-punks to metalheads, and beyond—are packing up their gear and hitting the road.

Here, SPIN picks the fall's must-see shows, digging up the essential info so you can pick your ultimate live experience. Read on. Rock on! —William Goodman