David Bazan + Passenger String Quartet: Volume 1 [Album Review]
David Bazan + Passenger String Quartet Volume 1 Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Bazan intensifies the emotional breadth and tenor of his original songs. Album … Read more
Robert Pollard’s Ricked Wicky new track “Mobility” – Album out 2015
Guess what? Robert Pollard has a new project? Surprised – ha – that was a joke because the answer is absolutely no! Pollard always has … Read more
Eyelids: 854 [Album Review]
Eyelids 854 Jealous Butcher Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Eyelids give Portland a new sound! Album Review: I love it when a group of experienced … Read more
Noel Gallagher New Album News From Today’s Live Event
Noel Gallagher announced the completion and release date of the brand new Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds album, Chasing Yesterday on Sour Mash Records. The … Read more
Shellac: Dude Incredible [Album Review]
Shellac Dude Incredible Touch And Go Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Dude Incredible is a bad mofo! Album Review: Man, it’s a shame that Shellac … Read more
The Flaming Lips Signed Vinyl of Sgt. Pepper’s Covers Album
On October 28th, The Flaming Lips will release their star-studded covers album of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, featuring contributions from Tool … Read more
Reel Big Fish – Turn The Radio Off 2xlp (Pink/Yellow Swirl)
Here is a ska favorite. This exclusive second press on pink/yellow swirled vinyl is limited to 500 copies. The record is pressed at 45rpm for … Read more
Video Premiere: Dive Index – “Push And Shove” feat Isaiah Gage
Dive Index is an electro-acoustic collaborative project headed up by producer Will Thomas. Their new album, Lost In The Pressure, features vocals by Isaiah Gage … Read more
Boris: Noise [Album Review]
Boris Noise Sargent House [2014] Fire Note Says: Listening to Boris can feel like a new cultural experience. Album Review: Boris is a difficult band … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Girlpool – “Blah Blah Blah”
LA duo, Girlpool have just released their latest single from their forthcoming self-titled EP called “Blah Blah Blah.” It is a quick two minute in … Read more
Death From Above 1979: The Physcal World [Album Review]
Death From Above 1979 The Physical World Last Gang Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Death From Above 1979 prove there is such a thing as … Read more
Caribou: Our Love [Album Review]
Caribou Our Love Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Caribou returns after a four year absence with a drop dead gorgeous record. Album Review: Dan … Read more
Beach Slang: Cheap Thrills On A Dead End Street EP [Album Review]
Beach Slang Cheap Thrills On A Dead End Street EP Tiny Engines [2014] Fire Note Says: Beach Slang add another strong EP to their resume. … Read more
Allo Darlin’: We Come From The Same Place [Album Review]
Allo Darlin’ We Come From The Same Place Slumberland Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Allo Darlin’ return with another smooth indie pop record that just … Read more
The Lone Bellow debut first track off forthcoming album!
Here is the first taste of The Lone Bellow’s follow up to their critically acclaimed self-titled debut. The album will be released in early 2015 … Read more
The Smith Street Band SideOneDummy Debut LTD Vinyl
The Smith Street Band’s upcoming album, Throw Me In The River, is now available for pre-order at SideOneDummy. The pressing is limited to 1,000 total … Read more
Veruca Salt American Thighs Vinyl Exclusive: Pre-Order Now!
Here is a good way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Veruca Salt’s American Thighs. A new pressing from Newbury Comics on exclusive clear red … Read more
Sharon Jones To Sing National Anthem At Tonight’s NFL Game
Sharon Jones is set to sing the national anthem for the NFL game tonight, Monday, October 6th. The game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington … Read more
2014 MidPoint Music Festival Recap [Concert Review]
Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival was once again a success this year with another solid lineup. I will be the first to admit that when I … Read more
Ex Hex: Rips [Album Review]
Ex Hex Rips Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Ex Hex debut backs up its album title! Album Review: Ex Hex has quickly become one … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Boson Higgs – “Blacktop”
Sydney’s Boson Higgs deliver plenty of true blues driven and distortion soaked rock on their debut single “Blacktop.” The track may not be new or … Read more
Weezer: Everything Will Be Alright In The End [Album Review]
Weezer Everything Will Be Alright In The End Republic Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Weezer make a record I think fans will enjoy! Album Review: … Read more
The Rural Alberta Advantage: Mended With Gold [Album Review]
The Rural Alberta Advantage Mended With Gold Saddle Creek Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Rural Alberta Advantage show their heart beat on Mended With … Read more
Straight Arrows: Rising [Album Review]
Straight Arrows Rising HoZac Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Australian garage rockers with plenty of fuzz and lots of actual tunes! Album Review: This Australian … Read more