Swiftumz: Simply The Best [Album Review]
SwiftumzSimply The BestEmpty Cellar Records [2024] Album Overview: Christopher McVicker, under the alias Swiftumz, has been an influential figure in San Francisco’s music scene for … Read more
Pedro The Lion: Santa Cruz [Album Review]
Pedro The LionSanta CruzPolyvinyl Records [2024] Album Overview: Pedro the Lion is the musical project of David Bazan, known for his distinctive voice and sharp … Read more
Habibi: Dreamachine [Album Review]
HabibiDreamachineKill Rock Stars [2024] Album Overview: Habibi, co-founded by Rahill Jamalifard and Lenny Lynch in Brooklyn in 2011, quickly gained attention with their distinctive fusion … Read more
Neutrals: New Town Dream [Album Review]
NeutralsNew Town DreamStatic Shock/Slumberland Records [2024] Album Overview: Neutrals are a Bay Area trio known for their sharp, observational songwriting and evocative soundscapes. The band’s … Read more
DIIV: Frog In Boiling Water [Album Review]
DIIVFrog In Boiling WaterFantasy Records [2024] Album Overview: DIIV, formed in 2011, is a band known for their contribution to revitalizing dream-pop and shoegaze genres. … Read more
La Luz: News Of The Universe [Album Review]
La LuzNews Of The UniverseSub Pop Records [2024] Album Overview: La Luz, formed in 2012 by guitarist and songwriter Shana Cleveland, is a California-based indie … Read more
Zig Zags: Strange Masters [Album Review]
Zig ZagsStrange MastersRidingEasy Records [2024] Album Overview: Zig Zags, a staple in the Los Angeles music scene, have built a strong reputation since their inception. … Read more
Tim Easton: Find Your Way [Album Review]
Tim EastonFind Your WayBlack Mesa Records [2024] Album Overview: Tim Easton is an American singer-songwriter known for his captivating blend of Americana, folk, and roots … Read more
GOBYLNS: Hunki Bobo [Album Review]
GOBYLNSHunki BoboCrazysane Records [2024] Album Overview: Originating from the Eastern Cape of South Africa, GOBLYNS was initially a distant dream for its members until they … Read more
Les Savy Fav: OUI, LSF [Album Review]
Les Savy FavOUI, LSFFrenchkiss Records [2024] Album Overview: Les Savy Fav, a post-hardcore band formed in 1995 at the Rhode Island School of Design, has … Read more
Amen Dunes: Death Jokes [Album Review]
Amen DunesDeath JokesSub Pop Records [2024] Album Overview: Damon McMahon, known as Amen Dunes, decided to break away from his established musical style as he … Read more
Karate Boogaloo: Hold Your Horses [Album Review]
Karate BoogalooHold Your HorsesCollege Of Knowledge/Colemine Records [2024] Album Overview: Karate Boogaloo hails from Melbourne, Australia and has been a staple of the underground music … Read more
Mdou Moctar: Funeral For Justice [Album Review]
Mdou MoctarFuneral For JusticeMatador Records [2024] Album Overview: Mdou Moctar, a Nigerien musician and vocalist, formed the band Mdou Moctar, in which he plays guitar … Read more
Nick Kizirnis: Every Moment [Album Review]
Nick KizirnisEvery MomentATOM Records [2024] Album Overview: Nick Kizirnis, a Dayton, Ohio-based songwriter and guitarist, has a rich musical background spanning decades. He has collaborated … Read more
Mister Goblin: Frog Poems [Album Review]
Mister GoblinFrog PoemsSpartan Records [2024] Album Overview: Following the disbandment of Two Inch Astronaut, Sam Goblin sought to embark on a new musical path, embracing … Read more
St. Vincent: All Born Screaming [Album Review]
St. VincentAll Born ScreamingTotal Pleasure Records [2024] Album Overview: Annie Clark, known as St. Vincent, has released her seventh studio album, All Born Screaming and … Read more
Ekko Astral: pink balloons [Album Review]
Ekko Astralpink balloonsTopshelf Records [2024] Album Overview: Ekko Astral emerged in 2021 from the vibrant music scene of Washington, DC. Founded by Jael Holzman and … Read more
METZ: Up On Gravity Hill [Album Review]
METZUp On Gravity HillSub Pop Records [2024] Album Overview: METZ, a Canadian punk trio, delivers their latest album Up On Gravity Hill, marking a significant … Read more
The Libertines: All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade [Album Review]
The LibertinesAll Quiet On The Eastern EsplanadeCasablanca/Republic Records [2024] Album Overview: The Libertines, known for their tumultuous past of infighting, implosions, and unruliness, are back … Read more
Cindy Lee: Diamond Jubilee [Album Review]
Cindy LeeDiamond JubileeRealistik Studios [2024] Album Overview: Cindy Lee’s Diamond Jubilee is a sprawling and excellent self-released album comprising 32 songs that span two hours. … Read more
The Fire Note Turns 18
For 18 years, The Fire Note has been a place for enjoying music and using a positive voice to uncover hidden indie gems that may … Read more
Old 97’s: American Primitive [Album Review]
Old 97’sAmerican PrimitiveATO Records [2024] Album Overview: American Primitive is the thirteenth studio album by the Dallas veterans Old 97’s. The record is arriving just … Read more
Sam Evian: Plunge [Album Review]
Sam EvianPlungeFlying Cloud Recordings/Thirty Tigers [2024] Album Overview: Plunge is the fourth studio album by Sam Evian, released on his own imprint Flying Cloud Recordings … Read more
VELCROS: Strange News From The Vault [Album Review]
VELCROSStrange News From The VaultCrazysane Records [2024] Album Overview: Strange News From The Vault marks the debut album from Leipzig, Germany-based trio VELCROS. This release … Read more
The Jesus And Mary Chain: Glasgow Eyes [Album Review]
The Jesus And Mary ChainGlasgow EyesFuzz Club Records [2024] Album Overview: The Jesus and Mary Chain, which has been an influential band formed by brothers … Read more