Video of the Day

We’re going to have a new review up in a few minutes, but it’s worth noting that in two weeks, we’ll be writing about the Christian Lopez Band’s 2014 EP “Pilot.” The single off that EP? You guessed it: “Will I See You Again.” This thing grows on you, man. This much we know for sure. The band also released a brand new full-length album, “Onward,” earlier this week. It’s all Christian Lopez, all the time. And that, friends, is not a bad thing.

You know who popped into the head this morning? Carousel Rogues. Why? Because if memory serves, we introduced them at least year’s In The Street, which was both rainy and fun. We also were hoping to get our hands on their latest record, “Seize The Day,” for review, but sadly, we never hard from those fine young people again. In any case, we thought we’d reminisce on such times by posting their video for “Better Than I Do,” which was directed by the great Jordan Miller. A Happy Tuesday to all, and to all, a good night.

It’s Thursday. It’s the second week of May. What does that mean? It means Alive@Five officially kicks off tonight along Carroll Creek. The band to step up first will be The Original Booze Brothers. The festivities begin at –  surprisingly enough – 5 p.m. and should run until about eight. There will be booze. Because, of course. Summer is in the air, friends. Smell it. Live it. Love it.

Tomorrow is Wednesday. What do you have going on? Here’s an idea: Why don’t you head over to Cafe Nola to see Austin, Texas’ Tinnarose? They’ve played with Heavy Lights before, and they are, as the kids say, awesome. Or, as a colleague over at PopMatters put it, “‘Tinnarose’ is a singer-songwriter showcase of the highest order.” Need we say more?

Remember when we told you about how we were on the radio now, earlier this week? Well, if all goes according to plan (it never does), we’re going to have the guys in Seaknuckle drop by the studio tomorrow afternoon around 2:30. Thus, this video of them performing “Echelon Machine” at Cafe Nola (a place that, for reasons we can’t comprehend, all of a sudden hates us; so weird). Dig what’s coming through the speakers? Tune in tomorrow to hear … are you ready for it? … a brand new, super-world-premiere tune, exclusively heard on The Local Playlist! OK. That might be overselling it a bit. Still. New Seaknuckle stuff. Tomorrow. On the radio. Who’s in?

Isn’t Wednesday a great day for metal? Let’s hope so because tomorrow night at Cafe 611, there’s going to be some serious metal-ing. Master, who you can see in the video above, will be with Dismemberment, Solstice and Hate Storm Annihilation. Side: Hate Storm Annihilation is officially Frederick Playlist’s Band Name Of The Week. The shredding kicks off 7 p.m. You have about 33 hours to adjust your schedule accordingly. Rock. On.

Today is the final day of April. Tomorrow is the first day of May. And tomorrow, Up The Chain, along with The Dawn Drapes, will be taking the Cafe Nola stage for your listening and viewing pleasure. That’s why today’s video is of Up The Chain and their official “For To Give Away” clip. Don’t forget: It’s going to be the biggest sports weekend of the year. So, why not kick it off correctly with some greater-than-great music at a greater-than-great venue? Our thoughts exactly.

Boy, do we have a treat for you on this Tuesday morning. Check out a brand new video of Time Columns performing “Paper Tiger (QI)” at The Faux School earlier this month. The video comes from the night of Old Indian’s vinyl release show and while some of us may have taken a few videos on a silly smartphone that night, nothing even compares to the excellent sound and visual quality found here. If you carve out five minutes for anything today, have it be for this. Love those dudes.

Remember, all the way back in July, when we did a Q&A with Zach Gunther, the lead singer of The Averist? We do. And Welp. They’re going to be at Cafe 611 on Saturday with Seventh Seal, Luminosity, Vitality, Operation: Death and Trihexyn. Or, at least so says Cafe 611’s website. Either way, check out this video of the band performing at Cafe 611 last year. The kids and their mosh pits, man. What it would be like to be young again. Happy Tuesday!