The Big Sweet: Bicycle Nights [Album Review]
The Big Sweet Bicycle Nights Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: The Big Sweet grow up on their engaging third record Bicycle Nights. Album Review: I … Read more
New Track from The National’s Bryce Dessner and Kronos Quartet
Here is the new video from Aheym, the upcoming collaboration between The National’s guitarist and composer Bryce Dessner and Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet. The video … Read more
Leeroy Stagger: Truth Be Sold [Album Review]
Leeroy Stagger Truth Be Sold Gold Lake Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Leeroy Stagger’s Truth Be Sold is one of the better Americana records you … Read more
Arctic Monkeys: 2013 b/w Stop The World [7-Inch Feature]
Arctic Monkeys “2013” b/w “Stop The World” Domino Records [2013] This limited 7-inch from the Arctic Monkeys was included with the deluxe version of their … Read more
Albert Hammond, JR reveals ‘AHJ’ EP artwork / Out 10-8-13
I don’t know about you but this cover scares me! This of course is the cover for AHJ, a new EP from The Strokes’ guitarist … Read more
Felsen: I Don’t Know How To Talk Anymore [Album Review]
Felsen I Don’t Know How To Talk Anymore Self-Released [2013] Fire Note Says: Felsen will keep you hooked on their DIY fourth record. Album Review: … Read more
TRAVIS kick off US Tour September 19 in Philadelphia
Travis will kick off their North American tour this Thursday September 19th, in support of their new album Where You Stand (TFN Review) which debuted … Read more
Fire Note Video Premiere: Shaheed & DJ Supreme – “Saliva”
The Fire Note admittedly does not pay enough attention to the indie hip hop scene but Birmingham’s Shaheed & DJ Supreme have caught our ear … Read more
The Vaccines: Melody Calling EP [Album Review]
The Vaccines Melody Calling EP Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Vaccines contine to evolve. Album Review: London’s Vaccines have had their ups and … Read more
Guided By Voices rock out Chicago with Riot Fest performance.
With quotes like “Riot Fest might have been the best GBV show ever” and “It was one of the rowdiest and one of the most … Read more
Yuck shares tennis-themed video for “Middle Sea” / New Album 9/30
Yuck have released a new video, directed by Michael Lawrence, for current single “Middle Sea,” from their forthcoming second album Glow & Behold, out Sept. … Read more
The Julie Ruin: Run Fast [Album Review]
The Julie Ruin Run Fast TJR Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Bikini Kill legend Kathleen Hanna returns with the debut of new group The Julie … Read more
Joanna Gruesome: Weird Sister [Album Review]
Joanna Gruesome Weird Sister Slumberland Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Debut from Joanna Gruesome is packed with high energy and loud guitars. Album Review: Boy/girl … Read more
Deerhunter “Back To The Middle” Video + Announce Fall Dates
Today Deerhunter revealed a brand new video for Monomania (TFN Review) track “Back To The Middle.” Shot in London and directed by Olivier Groulx, the … Read more
Night Beats release Sonic Boom / LTD edition 500 White Copies
The new Night Beats record, Sonic Bloom comes out September 24, 2013. Recorded in a Tacoma, Washington warehouse, Sonic Bloom is packed with reverb soaked … Read more
Nine Inch Nails: Hesitation Marks [Album Review]
Nine Inch Nails Hesitation Marks Columbia Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Nine Inch Nails returns with the large sonic palette Trent Reznor calls Hesitation Marks. … Read more
Kitten Forever: Pressure [Album Review]
Kitten Forever Pressure Guilt Ridden Pop [2013] Fire Note Says: Kitten Forever have a riot for you! Album Review: After spinning through the quick 23 … Read more
Watch Jonathan Rado’s music video for “Faces” w/ White Fence
Jonathan Rado main project is Foxygen but he has ventured out on his own with his solo debut Law & Order. Below is the first … Read more
Limited Arcade Fire 12″ available now at Merge Records
If you didn’t grab a copy from one of the special record stores last night Merge has you covered today. They are selling a limited … Read more
J. Roddy Walston & The Business: Essential Tremors [Album Review]
J. Roddy Walston & The Business Essential Tremors ATO Records [2013] Fire Note Says: J. Roddy Walston & The Business show why they are one … Read more
Arcade Fire new ablum Reflektor details slowly being revealed.
We know a little more today than yesterday and we will even more tonight from what we know right now. That seems to be the … Read more
Arctic Monkeys: AM [Album Review]
Arctic Monkeys AM Domino Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Arctic Monkeys bravely push into a new groove on their engaging AM. Album Review: It does … Read more
Sleeping Bag / Mike Adams At His Honest Weight: Heavyweights Split [7-Inch Feature]
Sleeping Bag/Mike Adams At His Honest Weight Heavyweights Split 7-Inch Joyful Noise Recordings [2013] I have always liked the split 7-inch as it gives the … Read more
Volcano Choir: Repave [Album Review]
Volcano Choir Repave Jagjaguwar Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Repave finds Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon kicking back and having fun. Album Review: Justin Vernon has … Read more
Holograms Premiere New Video / Sophomore Album out Now
This week Holograms celebrate the release of their sophomore album Forever. The foursome have also premiered a video for “Meditations” – their anthemic second single … Read more