The Friday Fire Track: Spider Bags – “Back With You Again In The World”
Chapel Hill’s Spider Bags just announced that they have joined the Merge Records roster. Frozen Letter, the band’s fourth full-length album and first for Merge, … Read more
Lykke Li: I Never Learn [Album Review]
Lykke Li I Never Learn Atlantic Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Lykke Li’s third album is not only her best yet but also one of … Read more
Old 97’s: Most Messed Up [Album Review]
Old 97’s Most Messed Up ATO Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Old 97’s bring a catchy recklessness to their tenth album Most Messed Up. Album … Read more
The Head And The Heart New Video Annimated by Chad VanGaalen
The Head and the Heart have debuted their new animated video for “Summertime” off the band’s sophomore effort, Let’s Be Still released on Sub Pop … Read more
Harvey Danger: Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone? – First Press
Nearly two decades after its release, Seattle indie rock band Harvey Danger’s debut full-length album, Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone?, will be released on … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: 1,2,3 – “When The Levee Broke At The County Fair”
As you crest the hill of your favorite roller coaster have you ever thought about something going wrong? How about the amusement park being hit … Read more
Sonic Avenues: Mistakes [Album Review]
Sonic Avenues Mistakes Dirtnap Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Sonic Avenues keep things classy on third LP Mistakes. Album Review: Punk rock is still trying … Read more
Easton Stagger Phillips: Resolution Road [Album Review]
Easton Stagger Phillips Resolution Road Campfire Propaganda/Rebeltone Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Easton Stagger Phillips return with a sophomore record that is a breath of … Read more
Courtney Love: New Double A Side Neon Pink Vinyl LTD 3000
Not sure if you want it or not but Courtney Love returns with this limited single on 5/26/14 via Cherry Forever Records. The double A … Read more
Zig Zags Share New single + LP Details + Tour Dates
Los Angeles power trio Zig Zags have signed with In The Red Records to release their Ty Segall produced debut album due out June 3rd. … Read more
Popstrangers Share New Single “Don’t Be Afraid” – Album Out 5/27
Popstrangers have revealed the second single “Don’t Be Afraid” off their forthcoming sophomore release, Fortuna. The early ’80s guitar sound with theatrical pop will leave … Read more
Sonic Avenues: Mistakes – 170 Copies Clear Vinyl Dirtnap Records
Montreal’s Sonic Avenues are back with another melodic punk rock record. Dirtnap always does a nice job of keeping the first pressings limited and this … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Dub Thompson – “No Time”
Last month, Dub Thompson, the brazen project of 19-year olds Matt Pulos (guitar) and Evan Laffer (drums), announced their debut album, 9 Songs, by sharing … Read more
Medicine: “Part Time Punks” Live LP [Album Review]
Medicine “Part Time Punks” Live LP Captured Tracks [2014] Fire Note Says: Medicine releases one of the highlights on Record Store Day 2014. Album Review: … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Gold-Bears – “For You”
Atlanta-based noise pop band Gold-Bears have just announced the follow up to 2011’s Are You Falling In Love?. Their sophomore album Dalliance will be released … Read more
Record Store Day Is This Saturday, April 19th! – Warner Bros. List
As an official sponsor of Record Store Day Warner Bros. Records would like to remind you that everybody’s favorite Holiday is this Saturday, April 19th. … Read more
First single from Happyness’ Debut Album ‘Weird Little Birthday’
Happyness will release their self-produced debut album – Weird Little Birthday – on June 16. The album follows their eponymous debut EP released at the … Read more
The Both: The Both [Album Review]
The Both The Both SuperEgo Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Aimee Mann and Ted Leo join forces and form The Both. Album Review: The music … Read more
KISS: KISSTERIA – 34 LP Set / Limited to 1000 Box Sets
So this kind of treatment happens when you are inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Yes, I know it is KISS but … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Strand Of Oaks – “Goshen ’97” (Feat. J Mascis)
Here is the first single from Goshen, Indiana’s Strand of Oaks appropriately titled “Goshen ’97.” Founder and leader Tim Showalter has previously released several more … Read more
The Afghan Whigs: Do To The Beast [Album Review]
The Afghan Whigs Do To The Beast Sub Pop Records [2014] Fire Note Says: 16 years? No problem – The Afghan Whigs pick right back … Read more
Unwelcome Guests: Wavering [Album Review]
Unwelcome Guests Wavering Dirt Cult Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Buffalo’s Unwelcome Guests offer you an honest 30 minutes of rock on their new record, … Read more
Jack White Confirms Headline Tour / New Album Out June 10
Jack White has announced his first headline dates in support of his new album Lazaretto, out June 10th on Third Man Records/Columbia. The shows will … Read more
The Both – “Milwaukee” Video (Ted Leo and Aimee Mann)
For this collaborative project called The Both, critically acclaimed musicians Aimee Mann and Ted Leo have joined forces. Building on a friendship forged while they … Read more
Strand Of Oaks / Special Ed Clear Vinyl / Ltd Ed 7″ w/ National Cover
Strand of Oaks new album ‘HEAL’ will be out June 24th via Dead Oceans. Lead by Tim Showalter, Strand Of Oaks is on the verge … Read more