While it seems like the “sell by” date for angst-ridden indie rock should have long since passed, it continues to be a dominating force in music, thanks to promising new groups like Lucky & Wild. The band performs at Brick by Brick on Dec. 23, celebrating the release of a new album. Founded in 2010 by guitarist Drew Grethel and bassist Sean Sobash, the band excels at dynamic, driving, atmospheric rock, with songs like “Adult Life” and “Maniacs” combining the right mix of melody and bombast. Not a song in this band’s arsenal of tunes would sound out of place on today’s modern-rock radio. • Lucky & Wild performs at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. $7. www.reverbnation.com/ luckyandwild