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
Jesse Woods: Get Your Burdens Lifted [Album Review]
Jesse Woods Get Your Burdens Lifted Guns In The Sun Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jesse Woods’s latest release is a rare combination of indie, … Read more
Sara Jackson-Holman: Cardiology [Album Review]
Sara Jackson-Holman Cardiology Expunged Records [2012] Fire Note Says: Fans of quirky, soulful female artists will love Sara Jackson-Holman’s Cardiology. Album Review: With similar fun, … 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
Jake Bugg: Jake Bugg [Album Review]
Jake Bugg Jake Bugg Mercury Records [2013] Fire Note Says: At only 19, Jake Bugg electrifies the indie/rock scene with his self-titled, debut album. Album … Read more
The Love Language: Ruby Red [Album Review]
The Love Language Ruby Red Merge Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Every song on The Love Language’s Ruby Red is good – making you want … Read more
Dennis Callaci & Simon Joyner: New Secrets [Album Reivew]
Dennis Callaci & Simon Joyner New Secrets Shrimper Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dennis Callaci & Simon Joyner’s second album blends high-quality lyrics with mixes … 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
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