The semester’s almost over, and it’s not too late to start planning concerts four months ahead of time. Festival season looms before us, with new lineups being released every day. That doesn’t mean there aren’t more shows to see, however! Here’s The FreeP’s selection of shows to check out before the year ends.

Cloud Nothings Brighton Music Hall — April 8

RJD2 Paradise Rock Club — April 13

The War on Drugs Paradise Rock Club — April 17

The Hold Steady and Deer Tick House of Blues — April 17

Black Lips Paradise Rock Club — April 19

Iggy Azalea House of Blues — April 23

Twenty One Pilots House of Blues — April 24

Say Hi Brighton Music Hall — April 27

The Knife House of Blues — April 28

Fouls and Cage the Elephant Orpheum Theatre — May 4

M.I.A House of Blues — May 5

Bombay Bicycle Club Royale Boston — May 6