Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 10 (April 2014)
The Fire Note’s April Bandcamp feature finishes off the month with some new bands to fill your playlists. In this edition you can find some … Read more
Lab Partners: Seven Seas [Album Review]
Lab Partners Seven Seas Pravda Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lab Partners have returned with an early contender for Album of the Year. Album Review: … Read more
2014 Record Store Day Staff Picks
It is that time a year again when vinyl gets its day in the sun. That is this coming Saturday (April 19th) Record Store Day … Read more
Dirty/Clean: Welt Am Draht [Album Review]
Dirty/Clean Welt Am Draht Self-Released [2014] Fire Note Says: Fans of vintage synth rock will love the debut album from Dayton, Ohio’s new darlings Dirty/Clean. … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 9 (March 2014)
The Fire Note’s March Bandcamp feature is here and ready to supply you with 10 more bands you should know about. There is a little … Read more
The Singles: Look How Fast A Heart Can Break [Album Review]
The Singles Look How Fast A Heart Can Break Sound Artifacts Music [2014] Fire Note Says: The Singles hit a home run on their third … Read more
WV White: West Virginia White [Album Review]
WV White West Virginia White Anyway Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Columbus Ohio’s WV White shines on debut full length on Anyway records. Album Review: … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Summer Albums
With more snow hitting the ground in March it only makes sense to skip thinking about Spring and go straight for Summer. With that thought … Read more
Overlake: Sighs [Album Review]
Overlake Sighs Killing Horse Records [2014] Fire Note Says: 90’s guitar fueled indie rock is alive and well with Overlake’s new LP Sighs. Album Review: … Read more
New Bums: Voices In A Rented Room [Album Review]
New Bums Voices In A Rented Room Drag City Records [2014] Fire Note Says: You should be ecstatic over the beautifully well-crafted debut full-length album … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Beck Singles
With the Headphone Approved new Beck, Morning Phase, out this week and Mellow Gold turning 20 on March 1, TFN thought it was a perfect … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 8 (February 2014)
Winter won’t seem to end but hopefully The Fire Note’s February Bandcamp feature will cheer you up! We have once again scoured the Internet for … Read more
The Maravines: The Maravines [Album Review]
The Maravines The Maravines Mint 400 Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The New Jersey duo The Maravines are strong out of the gates with their … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: TV Performances
February is sweeps month in the TV business – a time when ratings are scrutinized and shows pull out all the stops to get viewers. … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 7 (January 2014)
Hello 2014! There have already been some great releases in January but what is on the horizon? Who is the next band you should tell … Read more
Amen Lucy, Amen: Ashore For The End [Album Review]
Amen Lucy, Amen Ashore For The End Brave New Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Amen Lucy, Amen takes a refreshing approach to the folk genre. … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: The Female Trio
We got word yesterday that one of our well respected all female trios, Vivian Girls, split up so The Fire Note thought it was perfect … Read more
Jake Bugg: Shangri La [Album Review]
Jake Bugg Shangri La Island Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jake Bugg’s sophomore album is a more refined production of the artist’s raw, gritty sound. … Read more
The Blazing Top 50 Albums of 2013
#50 Joanna Gruesome Weird Sister Slumberland Records [2013] Boy/girl vocals, teenage angst, noise pop, loud guitars, high energy, feedback and double time drums are just … Read more
Honorable Mention Albums of 2013
Let’s face it – not every album can end up in our year end Blazing Top 50. Sometimes there are records that almost do make … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Top Songs of 2013
The Fire Note received over 20,000 songs this year to check out. Pairing them down to 10 was simply crazy but we did just that … Read more
The Fire Note Writer Edition Top Albums of 2013
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
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Vinyl Gift Guide 2013
Do you have someone that has joined the vinyl revolution – or wants to? Well this week’s Top 10 is for you as it is … Read more
The Fire Note Weekly Top 10: Xmas Songs That Rock
The Holiday season is upon us and I am sure that between Black Friday and Cyber Monday everyone has already had enough. What always makes … Read more
Bandcamp Artists: Discover, Support, Share – Volume 6 (November 2013)
Thanksgiving is over and now it is time to shop! Before you go looking for the best price on designer socks check out these fine … Read more