Laura Stevenson: Wheel [Album Review]
Laura Stevenson Wheel Don Giovanni Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Laura Stevenson’s Wheel offers a variety of simple, organic Americana music. Album Review: Laura Stevenson … Read more
Frank Turner: Tape Deck Heart [Album Review]
Frank Turner Tape Deck Heart Interscope Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Frank Turner’s most recent release is fresh, combining indie and British rock, punk, emo, … 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
New Politics: A Bad Girl In Harlem [Album Review]
New Politics A Bad Girl In Harlem RCA Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With their sophomore album, New Politics breaks away from their gritty, indie … Read more
Alessi’s Ark: The Still Life [Album Review]
Alessi’s Ark The Still Life Bella Union Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With her third full-length album, Alessi’s Ark provides another round of young, indie/folk … 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
Kingsley Flood: Battles [Album Review]
Kingsley Flood Battles Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: With excellent writing, and a mix of indie, folk, and rock sounds, Kingsley Flood’s new album is … 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
The Neighbourhood: I Love You. [Album Review]
The Neighbourhood I Love You. Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With I Love You., The Neighbourhood introduces an album that is many different things, … Read more
Paramore: Paramore [Album Review]
Paramore Paramore Fueled By Ramen Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With new sounds, well-known rants, and heartfelt anthems, Paramore’s new album shows both growth and … 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
BAMBARA: DREAMVIOLENCE [Album Review]
BAMBARA DREAMVIOLENCE Emerald Weapon Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Musical chaos crammed between moments of decency. Album Review: While along the same vein as groups … Read more
Kait Lawson: Until We Drown [Album Review]
Kait Lawson Until We Drown Madjack Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Planted firmly in southern roots, Kait Lawson’s debut album Until We Drown uses standout … Read more
The Vains: Acoustic EP [Album Review]
The Vains Acoustic EP Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: The Vains release a record of acoustic gold. Album Review: The Vains are bound to take … Read more
Grave Babies: Crusher [Album Review]
Grave Babies Crusher Hardly Art Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Far from perfect, but equally far from terrible. Album Review: Here’s the thing about Grave … Read more
Lady Lazarus: All My Love In Half Light [Album Review]
Lady Lazarus All My Love In Half Light Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: All My Love in Half Light is a solid sophomore album warranting … Read more
Wax Idols: Discipline And Desire [Album Review]
Wax Idols Discipline And Desire Slumberland Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wax Idols is both a breath of fresh air and a blast from the … Read more
Arlo Aldo: Zelie [Album Review]
Arlo Aldo Zelie Teamadelle Music [2013] Fire Note Says: Arlo Aldo arrives on the alternative folk music scene with their debut album, Zelie. Album Review: … Read more
Ex Cops: True Hallucinations [Album Review]
Ex Cops True Hallucinations Fat Possum Records [2013] Fire Note Says: So much style, it doesn’t need flare. Album Review: This album is odd, for … Read more
Tegan and Sara: Heartthrob [Album Review]
Tegan and Sara Heartthrob Warner Bros. Records [2013] Fire Note Says: With Heartthrob, Tegan and Sara mix in new sounds with familiar stories of love … Read more
Coheed And Cambria: The Afterman – Descension [Album Review]
Coheed And Cambria The Afterman: Descension Everything Evil/V2 Records [2013] Fire Note Says: A solid release, even for a sequel. Album Review: I was excited … Read more
Various Artists: Son Of Rogues Gallery [Album Review]
Various Artists Son Of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys ANTI- Records[2013] Fire Note Says: Sometimes a sequel is better than the original … Read more
Missing Number: Contrast EP [Album Review]
Missing Number Contrast EP Self-Released [2012] Fire Note Says: Make your ears happy by listening to Missing Number’s Contrast. Album Review: I’m gonna take just … Read more
Wake Owl: Wild Country EP [Album Review]
Wake Owl Wild Country EP Vagrant Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Wake Owl’s EP Wild Country leaves an incredible first impression, making the listener want … Read more
Tomahawk: Oddfellows [Album Review]
Tomahawk Oddfellows Ipecac Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Tomahawk shuffles the deck to middling results. Album Review: Things begin inauspiciously. A couple of rock-cliché-ridden tracks … Read more