On "Way Down to Heaven" from arty UK act Sian Alice Group, a filthy, foreboding bass riff groans and heaves and buzzes like a swarm of demons. One wonders whether singer Sian Ahern has her destinations mixed up. Her repetitive chanting of "I'm on my way to heaven" coupled with the infernal instrumentation makes you feel sorry for whoever's waiting there for her. Elsewhere on the new record, "59.59," the band stretches out broad, atmospheric canvases of sound as Ahern's vocals seep into the music like liquid. Catch the group tonight at Great Scott. 18+ 9 p.m. $10. Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Ave., Allston. 617-566-9014. greatscottboston.comOriginally published in the Boston Globe.
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