Muse: Drones [Album Review]
Muse Drones Warner Bros. Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Muse create another stadium rocker. Album Review: I remember when Muse released their debut, Showbiz (1999), … Read more
HeCTA (Feat. Lambchop’s Kurt Wagner) – 250 Red Vinyl
On September 18, Merge Records will present The Diet, the debut album from HeCTA. Using the idea of combining the notion of “song” and elements … Read more
Joe Pernice (Scud Mountain Boys) and Budo (Macklemore) are Roger Lion!
Joe Pernice of the Scud Mountain Boys & Pernice Brothers and Budo of Macklemore have formed a new band called Roger Lion. You can read … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Negative Scanner – “Would You Rather”
You can hear the fierceness of Negative Scanner on today’s fire track in their new single “Would You Rather.” Lead vocalist Rebecca Valeriano-Flores has a … Read more
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Quarters [Album Review]
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Quarters Castle Face Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Quarters is an intriguing and rewarding long player. Album Review: So … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Dead Stars – “Calm Punk”
Brooklyn-based Dead Stars flex their 90’s-influenced indie rock muscles 30 seconds into their new single and today’s Fire Track “Calm Punk.” The catchy laid back … Read more
Wrecking Ball ATL, taking place in Atlanta on August 8th and 9th
The Wrecking Ball Festival celebrates all things rock, punk rock, and hardcore. Taking place at the legendary Atlanta venue, the Masquerade, this years’ Wrecking Ball … Read more
Richard Thompson New Track “All Buttoned Up” / New Album 6/29/15
Richard Thompson has just shared “All Buttoned Up”, a new track from his new album Still, due for release June 29th, 2015 via Proper Records. … Read more
Beach House Loser Edition: New Album Depression Cherry 8/28/15
Beach House will release Depression Cherry, the band’s fifth album, on August 28th via Sub Pop Records. Depression Cherry is now available for preorder from … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Annabel – “Everything”
I am not sure what your current relationship is with the emo punk genre but I will tell you that it is having a quiet … Read more
Swiftumz: Everybody Loves Chris [Album Review]
Swiftumz Everybody Loves Chris Melters [2015] Fire Note Says: Swiftumz offers up a diverse record that will surprise you with each turn. Album Review: There … Read more
Faith No More: Sol Invictus [Album Review]
Faith No More Sol Invictus Reclamation Recordings [2015] Fire Note Says: Faith No More remind you of their relevance. Album Review: Do you know the … Read more
Froth: Bleak [Album Review]
Froth Bleak Burger Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Froth find the pop between the fuzz! Album Review: The psychedelic rock train is really hard to … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: La Luz – “You Disappear”
Let’s start out by saying that I think La Luz will be one of the bigger indie surprises in 2015. The Seattle surf-rock female foursome … Read more
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Quarters (1000 Copies)
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have a new album coming out and its release looks nice. The original artwork for this record is a … Read more
Best Coast: California Nights [Album Review]
Best Coast California Nights Harvest Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Best Coast does not stray too far from the catchy formula. Album Review: Sometimes third … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Froth – “Turn It Off”
Fuzzy psychedelic rock! That is what Froth is all about and you can hear it for yourself on the group’s first single from their forthcoming … Read more
Ryan Adams: Live At Carnegie Hall [Album Review]
Ryan Adams Live At Carnegie Hall PAX-AM [2015] Fire Note Says: Two night live set will not disappoint fans. Album Review: Ryan Adams live used … Read more
Mac McCaughan: Non-Believers [Album Review]
Mac McCaughan Non-Believers Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: First solo record from Superchunk and Merge Records founder Mac McCaughan. Album Review: It is really … Read more
Warm Soda – Half Mustard Half Ketchup Splatter Vinyl
I can’t believe this one is still available but like all good things it probably will be gone soon. This is Warm Soda’s third LP, … Read more
T. Hardy Morris shares new song “My Me” / Album out 6/23
T. Hardy Morris is back with a new single off his upcoming release Hardy & The Hardknocks: Drownin On A Mountain Top. The record is … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Fort Lean – “New Hobbies”
Today’s Fire Track, “New Hobbies,” is from Brooklyn band Fort Lean which will see their debut album, Quiet Day, release June 23 via Ooh La … Read more
The Splits: II [Album Review]
The Splits II Dirtnap Records [2015] Fire Note Says: The Splits take no prisoners on sophomore album II. Album Review: Helsinki’s Splits have just arrived … Read more
Michael Rault: Living Daylight [Album Review]
Michael Rault Living Daylight Burger Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Michael Rault delivers a strong record to the modern garage rock crowd. Album Review: Are … Read more
Sufjan Stevens: No Shade In The Shadow Of The Cross [7-Inch Review]
It has been five years since Sufjan Stevens released The Age of Adz (2010), so it is no surprise that there is some hype for … Read more