15 Artists Not To Miss at the Midpoint Music Fest: Sept 26-28
More than 170 local, regional, national and international musical acts will come together in Cincinnati to perform at the 2013 MidPoint Music Festival (MPMF). The … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 3 (August 2013)
When is the last time you had even a minute to search for new bands? What if The Fire Note helped out? Well – that … Read more
Interview with Black Joe Lewis
We caught up with Joe Lewis of Black Joe Lewis at the Bunbury Festival in Cincinnati and had the privilege of asking him some questions. … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 2 (July 2013)
Here at The Fire Note we believe in the little guy. The indie mom and pop record stores, the indie record labels being run from … Read more
Bunbury Music Festival Review [Day 3]
Day 3 at Cincinnati’s Bunbury Music Festival was even hotter but that absolutely did not slow the bands or fans down from having a good … Read more
Bunbury Music Festival Review [Day 2]
Day 2 at Cincinnati’s Bunbury Music Festival brought higher temperatures but that did not stop any of the artists from putting on killer sets. You … Read more
Bunbury Music Festival Review [Day 1]
The Fire Note was on the ground this past weekend for Cincinnati’s Bunbury Music Festival. The bands, festival organizers and the Queen City put on … Read more
10 Artists Not To Miss at the Bunbury Music Festival: July 12-14
Cincinnati’s Bunbury Music Festival is quickly becoming a force to reckon with as it returns for its second year with its fan-friendly atmosphere. With fun., … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 1 (June 2013)
Here at The Fire Note we believe in the little guy. The indie mom and pop record stores, the indie record labels being run from … Read more
2012 Flashback: 6 Albums TFN Missed
The Fire Note receives hundreds of album submissions through the door each year so it is a wonder that we don’t miss more releases that … Read more
2013 Record Store Day Staff Picks
I don’t think we need to tell anyone that The Fire Note gets excited on Record Store Day. This year especially it seems that there … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012
#50 Nada Surf The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy Barsuk Records [2012] The combining of Nada Surf’s focus with their high spirits made The Stars … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2012
The Fire Note wouldn’t be possible without the talented writers that have signed on here to share their educated thoughts and true enjoyment of music … Read more
2012 Holiday Album Spotlight (Part 2)
Sufjan Stevens Silver & Gold: Songs For Christmas Asthmatic Kitty Records [2012] 59 songs at an almost 3 hour running time is a ton of … Read more
2012 Holiday Album Spotlight (Part 1)
Like many of you, The Fire Note is always looking for some quality new Christmas music around this time of year. Depending on your taste … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 10 to 1 [Day 5]
#10 Red River Dialect “awellupontheway” Self-Released [2012] We told you back in August about this totally under the radar psych-folk record from Red River Dialect … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 20 to 11 [Day 4]
#20 Beach House Bloom Sub Pop Records [2012] Indie dream pop group Beach House once again created a record that stays in its lane of … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 30 to 21 [Day 3]
#30 The Shins Port Of Morrow Columbia Records [2012] Five years is a lifetime in the music scene but that is exactly how long it … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 40 to 31 [Day 2]
#40 Archie Powell & The Exports Great Ideas In Action Good Land Records [2012] Sometimes it is best to not change a thing when you … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2012: 50 to 41 [Day 1]
#50 Nada Surf The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy Barsuk Records [2012] The combining of Nada Surf’s focus with their high spirits made The Stars … Read more
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Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit: Here We Rest [Album Review]
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit Here We RestLightning Rod Records [2011] As a quality contributing past member of the Drive-By Truckers, I have always … Read more
Moth: Immune To Gravity [Album Review]
MothImmune To GravityHey Domingo! Records [2006] The Cincy band Moth returns with their new album, delivering another great shot of alternative rockin’ tunes. If you … Read more