Young the Giant singer Sameer Gadhia rocks the crowd at...

Young the Giant singer Sameer Gadhia rocks the crowd at a show before the release of the band's "Mind Over Matter" album. Credit: Getty Images

Young the Giant brings more than “Cough Syrup” to Hammerstein Ballroom Friday and Saturday.

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THE LIST

YOUNG THE GIANT, "It's About Time." At Hammerstein Ballroom Friday and Saturday.

BAND OF HORSES, "No One's Gonna Love You." At Town Hall Friday.

NICK WATERHOUSE, "This Is a Game." At Bowery Ballroom Thursday.

EMBLEM3, "Chloe (You're the One I Want)." At The Paramount Wednesday.

SHAGGY, "You Girl." At Brooklyn Bowl Tuesday.

STEPHEN MALKMUS & THE JICKS, "Lariat." At Bowery Ballroom Wednesday and Thursday.

SEBADOH, "I Will." At Mercury Lounge Monday and Rough Trade Tuesday.

WAXAHATCHEE, "Coast to Coast." At Death by Audio Sunday.

HOSPITALITY, "Going Out." At Music Hall of Williamsburg Saturday.

ST. VINCENT, "Digital Witness." At Terminal 5 Wednesday.

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER, "Shut Up and Kiss Me." At Avery Fisher Hall Friday and Saturday.

TAB BENOIT, "Lost in Your Lovin'." At Boulton Center Friday and Le Poisson Rouge Saturday.

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