Kal Marks: Wasteland Baby [Album Review]
Kal MarksWasteland BabyExploding In Sound Records [2024] Album Overview: Kal Marks is known for exploring raw and challenging themes through music. Over time, the band … Read more
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Kal Marks – “Wasteland Baby” [Video]
With the imminent release of Kal Marks’ upcoming fifth album, Wasteland Baby, the band are excited to share the album’s culminating third single and title … Read more
Kal Marks – “Insects” [Video]
Kal Marks just keep getting better. Exploding In Sound Records has had the pleasure of working with the band for over a decade now and they’ve never ceased … Read more
Kal Marks – “Ovation” [Video]
In early 2020, the long-standing three-piece lineup of Kal Marks dissolved. This left Carl Shane, the band’s vocalist, guitarist, and de facto leader wondering if … Read more
Kal Marks: Let The Shit House Burn Down (EP) [Album Review]
Kal Marks Let The Shit House Burn Down (EP)Exploding In Sound Records [2019] Who: Boston’s Kal Marks rip their way through a 5-track EP, laying … Read more
Kal Marks: Universal Care [Album Review]
Kal Marks Universal Care Exploding in Sound Records [2018] Who: Boston’s Kal Marks get the new year started off on the right foot. Universal Care … Read more
Kal Marks – “Coffee” [Video]
Boston’s Kal Marks released their latest album Life Is Alright, Everybody Dies (TFN Headphone Approved Review) back in February via Exploding In Sound and Midnight … Read more
Kal Marks: Life Is Alright, Everybody Dies [Album Review]
Kal Marks Life Is Alright, Everybody Dies Exploding In Sound Records [2016] Fire Drill Album Review: Boston’s Kal Marks sophomore effort, Life Is Alright, Everybody … Read more
Mikal Cronin: “Get Along (Acoustic)” [7-Inch Feature]
Mikal Cronin “Get Along (Acoustic)” Turntable Kitchen [2012] Mikal Cronin is mostly known for his work with current indie darling Ty Segall and his solid … Read more
Pile – “Bouncing In Blue” [Video]
PILE DROP FINAL SINGLE + VIDEO AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM Boston’s noise-rock lifers Pile are back with “Bouncing in Blue,” the final preview of their … Read more
Pile – “Born At Night” [Video]
Boston DIY stalwarts Pile have announced Sunshine and Balance Beams, their ninth album and first release with Chicago’s esteemed Sooper Records, out August 15. Over the … Read more
Fire Track Premiere: Toy City – “Mountains”
Team Clermont · Toy City “Mountains” Today’s Fire Track premiere is another solid creation that came to fruition from the pandemic. With both film production … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2022
The Fire Note would not be possible without the talented writers that share their educated thoughts and true enjoyment of music with our readers. The … Read more
Bethlehem Steel – “Bad Girl” [Video]
The new self-titled album from Bethlehem Steel, will be out on September 13th via Exploding In Sound! The first single and video is for “Bad … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2018
#50 Ty Segall & White Fence Joy Drag City Records [2018] It wouldn’t be a good year if there were not plenty of Ty Segall … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2018
The Fire Note would not be possible without the talented writers that share their educated thoughts and true enjoyment of music with our readers. The … Read more
Shell Of A Shell: Already There EP [Album Review]
Shell Of A Shell Already There EP Exploding In Sound Records [2018] Who: Nashville, Tennessee quartet, Shell of a Shell craft a delightful debut EP … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2016
The Fire Note wouldn’t be possible without the talented writers that share their educated thoughts and true enjoyment of music with our readers. The time … Read more
GUV – “Let Your Hands Go” [Video]
GUV Returns with “Let Your Hands Go” and the Sparkling New Era of Warmer Than Gold GUV is back and sounding fresher than ever. Ben … Read more
Alan Sparhawk: With Trampled By Turtles [Album Review]
Alan SparhawkWith Trampled By TurtlesSub Pop Records [2025] “Sparhawk turns loss into harmony on this stripped-down, soul-baring set.” Album Overview: Alan Sparhawk is best known … Read more
Smoking Popes: Lovely Stuff [Album Review]
Smoking PopesLovely StuffSelf-Released [2025] “Smoking Popes return with wisdom, warmth, and just enough bite.” Album Overview: Formed in the early ’90s in the northwest suburbs … Read more
Brian D’Addario: Till The Morning [Album Review]
Brian D’AddarioTill The MorningHeadstack Records [2025] “Nostalgic but not stuck—Till the Morning finds beauty in the in-between.” Album Overview: Brian D’Addario is best known as … Read more
Panda Bear: Sinister Grift [Album Review]
Panda BearSinister GriftDomno [2025] “A stunning fusion of classic rock warmth and avant-pop charm—Panda Bear embraces a bold new chapter.” Album Overview: Noah Lennox, better … Read more
Freckle: Freckle [Album Review]
FreckleFreckleGOD?/Drag City Records [2025] “Spontaneous, dynamic, and full of chemistry—Freckle finds Ty Segall and Corey Madden effortlessly engaging.” Album Overview: Freckle is the latest project … Read more
Ty Segall: Love Rudiments [Album Review]
Ty SegallLove RudimentsDrag City Records [2024] Album Overview: Ty Segall continues to be a prolific multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, primarily known for his work as a … Read more