If you’re thinking of quitting your job, there have been worse weeks. And that’s not because the week starts with a Caribou show at the Republik on October 1. Not that there’s anything wrong with Dan Snaith’s work — heck, Swim might be one of the year’s best — but instead, go for the synth overload of Cleveland’s Emeralds. Coming off like Valium-induced ambient music from fictional eras past, this is komische for 2010. Head to YouTube to check out “Candy Shoope” — it’s experimental fare that’s as enthralling as it is relaxing.

Has it really been two decades since the inception of Huevos Rancheros? Indeed it has, but the shine from its manic instrumental surf-rockabilly sure hasn’t worn off. Catch the beloved Calgary act play on Saturday, October 2 at the Ship & Anchor, where it’ll perform alongside Bad Housekeeping and Pussy Monster. And keep checking this column for any news about a Duotang reunion (not likely).

Like pop music with “baroque sensibilities?” Put your money where your mouth is, and head to catch the Miro Quartet on Sunday, October 3. Presented by the Calgary Pro Musica society, the Austin-based foursome has won audiences from Vienna to Berlin with their intimate chamber interpretations of the classics. Next up? Wooing those pesky Jens Lekman fans.

Also on October 3, Extra Happy Ghost kicks off its Canadian tour — which has the band making a high-profile appearance at the Halifax Pop Explosion — with a date at Local 510. Have a few pints with some of Calgary’s finest fuzz-pop minds (check out page 19 to for a review of their split 7-inch with Lab Coast).

Next, head over to the Distillery on Monday, October 4 to catch the soon-legendary Rusko. One of the most hyped emerging producers worldwide, he’s lent his quirky dubstep sensibilities to Diplo, Santogold, and heck, M.I.A., too. And, in the process, he’s made filthy distorted riffage, syncopated car alarms and shattered glass into something fist-pumpingly thrilling. And while it’s near-impossible to dance to dubstep, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. They pull it off on Skins, don’t they?

Finally, there’s likely no better double-bill than Japandroids and PS I Love You, playing at the Republik on Wednesday, October 6. It’ll be the last Calgary show for Japandroids for the foreseeable future — the band will be shacking up to record the follow-up to Post-Nothing — while PS I Love You, which has an freshly-released LP and a split with Diamond Rings under its belt, is one of Ontario’s most promising noise-pop acts. The crowning jewel of Apple Crisp, one of Canada’s best emerging labels, the Kingston, Ont. act’s ’90s-inflected scuzz is worth the price of admission alone. And that’s not a slight to Frog Eyes, either.