The Swedish quintet The Sounds, fronted by bisexual lead singer Maja Ivarsson, makes unobjectionable, straightforward, radio-aspiring pop-rock that betrays real passion for the music. After opening for No Doubt this summer, the band is now on its own tour in support of Crossing the Rubicon, its first album since splitting from major label New Line Records and starting its own. Ivarsson and the four men in the band express eagerness throughout the music and lyrics to repeat, revisit and re-imagine the past. It’s the type of group that fans of The Cars and especially Blondie could get into – as well as fans of other new-wave inspired contemporary acts, including Tegan & Sara and Junior Senior. Monday, Sept. 21 at Nightclub 9:30, 815 V Street NW. Doors at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. Call 202-265-0930 or visit www.930.com.