Open, Castledoor: Monday night residencies kick off

You can spend a lot of money and see Morrissey tonight. Or you can forgo cover charges and see some up-and-coming Southland bands kick off their October residencies. All of this month's free Monday nights offer a peek at some rising stars.

At the top of the heap is Castledoor, a six-piece that has taken L.A. by storm this year with their earnest, feel-good pop. Castledoor  kicks off a string on Mondays at the Echo, while Oliver Future holds forth at Spaceland, Aushua plays the Silverlake Lounge and Pop Noir and Maxeen double-team the residency at Costa Mesa's Detroit Bar.

Elsewhere, the Black Angels, who were great at Saturday's Swerve Festival, headline the Troubadour. ... Burning Brides and the Rolling Blackouts top the bill at Indie 103.1's "Check 1 ... 2" night at the Viper Room. ... And the Stiletto Formal headlines at Safari Sam's.

This just in: Moz's Palladium shows Tuesday, Thursday, next Monday and Oct. 9 are discounted ($25, plus charges) with the password: "chivas." Order here.

Photo: Nate Cole of Castledoor, performing last month at the Roxy (by Kevin Bronson / LAT)