Thursdays are a lot like Fridays now, when it comes to having a grip of cool things happening around town. This Thursday, New York's the Numerators are touring through town and they've got two Portland delights bringing the local flavor to the show.

Both Strange Wool and Daisy Deaths have been coming up hot in the local scene and as former Deli Portland poll participants, we enjoy everything they both do. 

We're excited to learn that Daisy Deaths is working on a heavier sounding follow up to their awesome Black and White EP, which will feature a whole new talented lineup. 

Strange Wool have also seen some adjustments in lineup, but that hasn't stopped them from playing a grip of shows around town and just being overall chill dudes.

The show is coming up this Thursday at the Know, so come out and enjoy some live tunes to ease you into the weekend.

*photo by Todd Young 

Coming out onto the scene with a fervent drive to dominate the pop punk world with excitable power, The Toads have done a lot with themselves in their first year as a band. Since their formation early last year, they've recorded a full length, performed upwards of 60 shows and have a couple music videos to tout. Today, we're presenting you with another one.

With shots filmed around the Pearl, "I'm a Toad" is a fun video showing the three toadies, guitarist Matt Kane, bassist Matt Dinaro and drummer Mitch Gonzales run somewhat of a muck through Saturday Market, donning all white a la Andrew W.K. Their color performance scenes were filmed at the Khao San restaurant, with the restaurant owner Bud funding the video and even making a guest appearance chauffeuring the trio around in a Tuk Tuk.

The Toads have got a show coming up on the 28th with Daisy Deaths and Lord Becky at the Turn Turn Turn. "I'm a Toad" is both the kind of song and video that makes you want to jump up, act crazy and freak a few people out. Give it a watch below.

If you're looking to have some good ol' wholesome fun, check out Daisy Deaths. Their style of pop punk is simple, raw and refreshingly prime for illiciting nothing but smiles, head bobs and longing for summertime chilling on the beach. You can catch them for free up at Slim's along with Super Brown and Husky Boys this Friday, the 22nd. Don't believe that a good time is to be had? Peep "Last Year" below and watch your mind (and mood) change.

-Cervante Pope