The Friday Fire Track: The Midwestern Charm – “Can’t Stand It”
I can never turn down catchy power pop so featuring Milwaukee’s The Midwestern Charm today was a no-brainer. The band’s newest record, Growing Pains, actually … Read more
Van Dale: Van Dale [Album Review]
Van Dale Van Dale Fleeting Youth Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Van Dale screams 90′s indie rock with its unkempt vibe but that is the … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: EZTV – “The Light”
Captured Tracks is still one of my favorite labels but as their roster has grown I think some of their early core sound has been … Read more
JUAN WAUTERS ‘Who, Me?’ Special Edition Color LP w/ Bonus 7″
The new record from Juan Wauters, Who Me?, is up for pre-order over at Captured Tracks. This Special Edition Version comes on Colored Vinyl and … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Penicillin Baby – “Stick It Out”
Penicillin Baby is a psych-pop band out of Nashville, who mix fuzzy surf-pop melodies, pounding bass and rhythmic drums. Did that grab your attention? If … Read more
The National Announce Boxed Set A Lot of Sorrow / 1500 Copies
On May 5, 2013 The National collaborated with Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson on A Lot of Sorrow, a durational performance presented as part of MoMA … Read more
They Might Be Giants Die Cut Vinyl Edition of new album Glean
They Might Be Giants’ new studio release, Glean, will be out April 21st. The SPECIAL DIE-CUT VINYL EDITION will not be in print for ever. … Read more
New track from Philadelphia’s Loose Tooth – “Skinny Chewy”
Fleeting Youth Records keep releasing quality music and Philadelphia’s Loose Tooth is next on the plate. You can hear what I am talking about with … Read more
Ex Hex new video for “Don’t Wanna Lose” from Rips
We really could not get enough of Ex Hex’s debut record last year as Rips landed number 5 on our Blazing Top 50. Rips’ twelve … Read more
Andy Gabbard: Fluff [Album Review]
Andy Gabbard Fluff Alive Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Andy Gabbard comes at you with a 90’s rock guitar in his hand. Album Review: Have … Read more
Courtney Barnett: Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit [Album Review]
Courtney Barnett Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit Mom + Pop / Milk! Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Barnett is not … Read more
Sufjan Stevens: Carrie & Lowell [Album Review]
Sufjan Stevens Carrie & Lowell Asthmatic Kitty Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Sufjan not only creates his most personal record to date but also one … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: The Splits – “Melody”
The Splits hail from Helsinki, Finland and after one spin of today’s fire track you will not be surprised that they have a love for … Read more
The King Khan & BBQ Show: Bad News Boys [Album Review]
The King Khan & BBQ Show Bad News Boys In The Red Records [2015] Fire Note Says: King Khan & BBQ return with another fun … Read more
Ryan Adams: Live At Carnegie Hall Vinyl Box Set – Second Pressing
Here is your second chance at the new limited set from Ryan Adams. There was not a pressing number on the first offer but it … Read more
Hayden: Hey Love [Album Review]
Hayden Hey Love Arts & Crafts [2015] Fire Note Says: Toronto’s Hayden adds another strong record to his ever growing catalog. Album Review: Hayden had … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Van Dale – “Speak Yellow”
Today’s Fire Track comes from Columbus, Ohio’s Van Dale. The trio have a back-to-basics self-titled record coming out March 31st via Fleeting Youth Records and … Read more
Tobias Jesso Jr.: Goon [Album Review]
Tobias Jesso Jr. Goon True Panther Sounds [2015] Fire Note Says: The performing singer/songwriter is alive and well on Goon. Album Review: I don’t know … Read more
Ryan Adams: Live at Carnegie Hall Vinyl Box Set (Sold Out)
Here is a new limited set from Ryan Adams. There is not a pressing number listed but only 1 per order. Like most of his … Read more
Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield: Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith
Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield Seth Avett & Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith Ramseur Records [2015] Fire Note Says: Avett & Mayfield take … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Tame Impala – “Let It Happen”
I will admit that it takes quite a bit to get me excited when it comes to new music these days. So much of it … Read more
Victor Villarreal: Sleep Talk [Album Review]
Victor Villarreal Sleep Talk Joyful Noise Recordings [2015] Fire Note Says: Sleep Talk is the perfect record for a late night of socializing with spirits … Read more
Will Butler: Policy [Album Review]
Will Butler Policy Merge Records [2015] Fire Note Says: The solo debut from Arcade Fire’s spunky multi-instrumentalist Will Butler. Album Review: Who is Will Butler … Read more
New Hop Along – Limited Edition 300 – White and Pink Haze Vinyl
Hop Along’s new sophomore album Painted Shut will be out May 5th, via Saddle Creek Records. There is a limited edition vinyl variant of 300 … Read more
Track Premiere: Robot Princess – “Violent Shooting Stars”
I always like an honest approach to music and that is exactly what you get today on our track premiere from Brooklyn’s Robot Princess. The … Read more