In between long weeks of studying and homework, students have the option to relax a little and enjoy a bit of their favorite music, live. Below are a few of the concerts in the surrounding Sacramento and San Francisco areas that students can choose to go to if they are not too busy procrastinating.

A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator: Both A$AP and Tyler are headlining this concert at the Bill Graham and Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Nov. 15.

A$AP is promoting his new album “AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP” The album is A$AP’s second and was subsequently released after it was leaked online. “L$D” the third single, has quickly become a favorite. If you’re a fan of “Tamales,” you’ll also enjoy Tyler, the Creator’s performance. His album “Cherry Bomb” is no stranger to fame, as it debuted 4th on Billboard’s 200 list.“I like Tyler, The Creator for sure; my favorite song [to see live] is ‘Yonkers,’” said fourth-year computer science major Austin Keppel.

Walk the Moon: “Shut Up and Dance” was the song of the summer, now get ready for the rest of the “Talking is Hard” album. The follow-up to the success of their self-titled first album “Walk The Moon,” their new album was inspired by their years on the road. The indie rock band is the perfect band to sing along to after a long week of midterm exams. They are appearing at The Masonic in San Francisco on Oct. 26.

Luke Bryan: Bryan’s Kick the Dust Up Tour is the concert Sacramento country fans have been waiting for. Promoting his new album “Kill the Lights,” Bryan has received much praise for the album he was credited as writing half of. Bryan will be accompanied on stage by Randy Houser and Dustin Lynch at the Toyota Amphitheater in Wheatland on Oct. 15.

“I love country music and he’s the leading country music star, in my opinion, his newest song “Kick the Dust Up” is pretty awesome,” said fifth-year math major Brennan Gilmore.

Of Monsters and Men: The Icelandic band has finally made its way to Northern California. During their world tour, which started in London, they will be partly showcasing not only their famous “Little Talks” single but also their summer released album “Beneath the Skin.” The band got its start in a Battle-of-the-Bands type of show and since being picked up by an American record label have become pretty popular amongst Indie-Rock fans.

Tinashe: Who said you had to go far to see a good concert? Tinashe will be performing at the University Union on Nov. 12. Fans of Nicki Minaj will be happy to hear Tinashe was recently on tour with The Pink Print artist.

“I think she’s a good pair with Nicki Minaj, I would go see them if they were together here [at Sac State],” said freshman Taryn Patton. With her second album due to come out in November surely the “All Hands on Deck” singer will have a surprise in store for the Hornets.

The Mowgli’s: The Mowgli’s will appear at Sac State on Oct. 1, one month before their American road trip/tour with singer Lights begins. Their first single “San Francisco” hit home not only to native Californian’s but also across America. Now their follow up “I’m Good” from their sophomore album “Kids in Love” will definitely strike a chord to those who share the band’s message: love is all you need.

Each one of these artists promises to give the best performance on stage. Invite a friend who is just a big fan of music for a night out listening to your favorite artists performing their best songs on stage.