Minor Alps: Get There [Album Review]
Minor Alps Get There Barsuk Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Juliana Hatfied and Matthew Caws (Nada Surf) make Minor Alps a success. Album Review: I … Read more
Neko Case allows a Flash to Extinguish her Flame [Concert Review]
I saw Neko Case 10 years ago in a much smaller venue so I was very excited to see one of the best voices in … Read more
GBV Drummer Kevin Fennell “No Longer In The Band”
Last week, Guided by Voices drummer Kevin Fennell put his drum kit on eBay for $55,000. Today a statement from the GBV camp said this … Read more
Norwegian Arms – Jitterbug 7-Inch / Big School Records
Below is the pre-order info from Big School on a new limited 7-Inch from Norwegian Arms. The A-side is a re-worked/re-recorded version of the classic … Read more
Sub Pop’s RSD Black Friday Releases: Tillman, Low, Shearwater
Sub Pop has just announced their Record Store Day’s Black Friday releases. On November 29th, Sub Pop will release two limited-edition Black Friday exclusives: Josh … Read more
Dead Gaze: Brain Holiday [Album Review]
Dead Gaze Brain Holiday Palmist/FatCat Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Dead Gaze show depth with their indie fuzz and pop bounce on their proper debut … Read more
Psychic Ills Announce North American Tour Dates with Mazzy Star
Psychic Ills have announced select North American tour dates with Mazzy Star this November, taking them on the road along the East Coast, up through … Read more
Minor Alps (Juliana Hatfield / Matthew Caws) New Music Video
Minor Alps, the collaborative vision of Juliana Hatfield and Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws, have just released the Clyde Petersen directed music video for “I Don’t … Read more
Best Coast: Fade Away [Album Review]
Best Coast Fade Away Jewel City Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Best Coast release a 7 song mini album that works hard to extend summer … Read more
Soundgarden Loser Edition: Screaming Life / Fopp (2013 Reissue)
From the depths of the Sub Pop archives comes a reissue of Soundgarden’s thunderous opening salvo, Screaming Life, plus bonus tracks from the Fopp EP … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Weatherbird “Johnny Strange”
“Johnny Strange” by UK youngsters Weatherbird is our Friday “Fire” track this week. The band members are still in their teenage years and their forthcoming … Read more
The Dodos New Video for “Substance” – Live with MMO
Here is a new video from The Dodos for their track Substance that was recorded live with the Magik Magik Orchestra.
The Avett Brothers: Magpie And The Dandelion [Album Review]
The Avett Brothers Magpie And The Dandelion American Recordings [2013] Fire Note Says: The Avett Brothers return quickly with their eighth record Magpie And The … Read more
Robert Pollard: Tonight’s The Rodeo [7-Inch Feature]
Robert Pollard “Tonight’s The Rodeo” b/w “Astral City Slicker” Guided By Voices Inc. [2013] Guess what? Robert is back! That is right – before this … Read more
Mind Spiders: Inhumanistic [Album Review]
Mind Spiders Inhumanistic Dirtnap Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Mind Spiders return with a new wave driven record that should make Devo and Gary Numan … Read more
Luscious Jackson confirm Letterman Performance Nov 18
Luscious Jackson has confirmed the first network TV appearance of its recently reunited lineup: On November 18, Jill Cunniff, Gabby Glaser and Kate Schellenbach will … Read more
Screaming Females Share New Track and Winter Tour Dates
Screaming Females are back with “Ancient Civilization”, a primal shredder from their split 7″ with Wisconsin’s Tenement, out now on Recess Records (buy HERE). You … Read more
The Flaming Lips Release Peace Sword Black Friday RSD Vinyl
The Flaming Lips will release a brand new six-song EP featuring new music inspired by Summit Entertainment’s upcoming feature film Ender’s Game, which hits theaters … Read more
Track Premiere: Chris Zurich “The Sounds” from Black Ink
The Fire Note is proud to present a premiere track from singer/songwriter Chris Zurich. “The Sounds” is off his new self-released debut Black Ink that … Read more
Track Premiere: Mathew Sawyer – “October All The Time”
The new album from artist Mathew Sawyer is called Sleep Dreamt A Brother and it’s out October 15 (tomorrow) in the U.S. via Fire Records. … Read more
The Friday Fire Track: Dead Gaze “Runnin’ On The Moon”
What is a Friday “Fire” Track you ask? It is a song that should propel you into the weekend with something fresh, new and cool. … Read more
Maria Taylor New Album on Translucent Teal Vinyl / 500 Copies
The new album from Maria Taylor, Something About Knowing, is now available for PRE-ORDER! The album is not in stores until October 29th but if … Read more
Tim Kasher: Adult Film [Album Review]
Tim Kasher Adult Film Saddle Creek Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Tim Kasher returns to a more straightforward rock sound on his solo sophomore album. … Read more
Animal Style Records Interview with Matt Medina [Label Profile]
The intent of our Label Profile feature is to simply highlight a record label that we feel aligns with our own belief here at The … Read more
Pollard’s Circus Devils Release Two Albums – 700 Copies of Each
It has been another banner year for Robert Pollard and now the Circus Devils marks the second time in six months that two Pollard projects … Read more