Riot Fest Unveils “10 Years. 10 Essential Albums.”
On the heels of announcing Riot Fest in three cities within the past week (Toronto, Chicago and Denver), organizers have released the first big surprise … Read more
Wussy: Attica! [Album Review]
Wussy Attica! Shake It Records [2014] Fire Note Says: Wussy rivals their best with addictive Attica! Album Review: The upward progression of a band is … Read more
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes: Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! [Album Review]
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! Fat Wreck Chords [2014] Fire Note Says: Me First are back with … Read more
Elliott Smith – Either/Or 180g Mustard Yellow Swirl 1000 Copies
Here is another limited exclusive release from Newbury Comics. The classic Kill Rock Stars album from Elliott Smith “Either/Or” on 180 Gram mustard yellow swirl … Read more
The Afghan Whigs Announce Fall North American Tour
The Afghan Whigs world tour in support of Do to the Beast has been extended to include late summer & fall dates for North America. … Read more
Frontier Folk Nebraska new video for “Buffalo Summer”
Frontier Folk Nebraska is a band we have followed for some time now and they are one of those groups that should have a bigger … Read more
Track Premiere: City Walls Autumn Falls – “Sheltered Me”
Here is a premiere track from Brooklyn’s City Walls Autumn Falls. Led by brothers Anthony and David Gill, City Walls Autumn Falls represents a new … Read more
Cheap Girls: Famous Graves [Album Review]
Cheap Girls Famous Graves Xtra Mile Recordings [2014] Fire Note Says: Cheap Girls are ready to be your favorite new rock n roll band. Album … Read more
The War On Drugs Announce Fall Tour
It’s been an exciting few months for The War On Drugs, already one of 2014’s best breakout stories! Following the release of Lost In The … Read more
The National’s Aaron Dessner to Produce The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow’s Zach Williams loves The National. “Their music is the music that I just listen to personally,” says the singer of The Lone … Read more
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