Twin Peaks: Wild Onion [Album Review]
Twin Peaks Wild Onion Grand Jury Music [2014] Fire Note Says: Chicago’s Twin Peaks show off their many different sides. Album Review: I like it … Read more
Spoon Take They Want My Soul on the Road
They Want My Soul, the eighth studio album from Spoon, is now out to the masses with loads critical praise. The band is currently on … Read more
The Muffs: Whoop Dee Doo [Album Review]
The Muffs Whoop Dee Doo Burger Records [2014] Fire Note Says: The Muffs return with a walloping blast of 60’s inspired rock n roll. Album … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: The Number Ones – “Girl”
The Number Ones (AKA THE #1S) hail from Dublin and play a very hazy shade of retro punk. Their self-titled debut is out next week … Read more
The Hotelier – On Tour with Foxing / September Shows with Laura Stevenson / Playing Riot Fest
Worcester, MA ‘s The Hotelier is heading out on tour with Foxing in support of the band’s sophomore LP, Home, Like Noplace Is There. Little … Read more
Beck – “Heart Is A Drum” from Morning Phase / Video by Sophie Muller
Directed by Sophie Muller (No Doubt, Killers, Garbage) and shot in Bergman-esque black and white, “Heart Is A Drum” finds Beck in a rural backwoods … Read more
Jeff Buckley: Grace – Lilac Swirl 180g Numbered out of 2000
Newbury Comics has a classic from Jeff Buckley up for pre-order. Grace is easily one of my all-time favorite records. Buckley had one of those … Read more
Joyce Manor: Never Hungover Again [Album Review]
Joyce Manor Never Hungover Again Epitaph Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Joyce Manor upgrade their sound. Album Review: I like the fact that Torrance, California’s … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: YAWN – “Flytrap”
Do you enjoy electro-infused indie rock along the lines of Animal Collective and Yeasayer? Assuming you said yes, today’s Fire Track, “Flytrap,” from Chicago band … Read more
Dirtnap’s Sugar Stems Third Album on Clear Vinyl / 140 Pressed
Betsy, Jon, Steph, and Drew are back with their third and finest album – and this time they’re joined by Andy Harris (ex Goodnight Loving) … Read more
Axxa/Abraxas Shares Video for “I Almost Fell” – Captured Tracks
Axxa/Abraxas (aka Ben Asbury), has just shared the video for his single “I Almost Fell”, from his recently released S/T debut. With the help of … Read more
You Blew It!: You Blue It [Album Review]
You Blew It! You Blue It Topshelf Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Who doesn’t like a little Blue Album era Weezer! Album Review: When a … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Cancers – “Be Cool”
Cancers are an Athens-based indie group comprised of Ella Kaspar and Lenny Miller by way of Vancouver, Canada and New York City. The two met … Read more
Sam Coffey And The Iron Lungs: Gates Of Hell [Album Review]
Sam Coffey and The Iron Lungs Gates Of Hell Southpaw Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sam Coffey and The Iron Lungs perfectly balance garage rock … Read more
Superdrag – Head Trip In Every Key on 2LP Clear Vinyl
Superdrag’s Head Trip In Every Key (1998) gets the VINYL treatment for the FIRST TIME EVER at SideOneDummy Records. The pre-order is going on now … Read more
Zola Jesus Reveals Artwork, Announces Live Dates, New Single
Zola Jesus has revealed more details, including cover art and tracklisting for her forthcoming album, Taiga, out October 7th, 2014 on Mute. Select US performances … Read more
Sloan Announce Solo-Sided Double LP Commonwealth Due Out 9/9
On September 9, 2014, Sloan, will release their 11th studio album Commonwealth via Yep Roc Records. The 15 song collection sees Sloan’s members all contributing … Read more
Morrissey: World Peace Is None Of Your Business [Album Review]
Morrissey World Peace Is None Of Your Business Harvest Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Surprise – Morrissey returns with plenty more to say. Album Review: … Read more
Reigning Sound: Shattered [Album Review]
Reigning Sound Shattered Merge Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Reigning Sound fill the heart with lots of soul. Album Review: Reigning Sound could have probably … Read more
Ty Segall’s GOD? Records Imprint / New Zath and Running Tracks
Did you know that Ty Segall had his own label imprint? How can this be possible you ask – too busy? That answer is no … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: The By Gods – “Letting A Good Thing Go”
Nashville-based band The By Gods, made up of Tye Hammonds (drums) and George Pauley (guitar, vocal), released their debut album I Don’t Care Who Believes … Read more
Braid: No Coast [Album Review]
Braid No Coast Topshelf Records [2014] Fire Note Says: After 16 years, Braid find their way back into your stereo. Album Review: So what were … Read more
White Lung New Video for “In Your Home” / Deep Fantasy Out Now
Here is your chance to catch the new video from up and comers White Lung. Their punk meets 90’s alternative sound is feverish and fresh … Read more
King Tuff: Black Moon Spell Loser Glow-In-Dark/Black Splatter Vinyl
King Tuff will release his third album, Black Moon Spell, on September 23rd via Sub Pop. The album was produced & mixed by Bobby Harlow … Read more
Strand Of Oaks: HEAL [Album Review]
Strand Of Oaks HEAL Dead Oceans [2014] Fire Note Says: Strand Of Oaks cover tons of musical territory and HEAL is better for it. Album … Read more