Fire Track Premiere: The Chives – “Nine Volt Love”
TFN is thrilled today to premiere the newest track from Boston’s beloved musical collective of orphans, The Chives. The ten-piece group, consisting of Messy Nessy, … Read more
RVG: Brain Worms [Album Review]
RVGBrain WormsFire Records [2023] Melbourne post-punk quartet RVG’s third album, Brain Worms, is a bold and ambitious record that sees the band expanding their sound … Read more
Maya Ongaku: Approach To Anima [Album Review]
Maya OngakuApproach To AnimaGuruguru Brain [2023] Maya Ongaku is a trio hailing from the seaside communities surrounding Enoshima, a small island located 50 km southwest … Read more
Beach Fossils: Bunny [Album Review]
Beach FossilsBunnyBayonet Records [2023] Beach Fossils, the indie rock band hailing from Brooklyn, has returned after five years with their fourth studio album, Bunny. Known … Read more
Video Premiere: Rob Crow & Kramer – “Kerosene”
TFN is excited to premiere a new track from Rob Crow (Pinback) and Kramer titled “Kerosene.” This song is part of the new Kramer collaborative … Read more
Vanity Mirror: Puff [Album Review]
Vanity MirrorPuffWe Are Busy Bodies [2023] The duo of Toronto-based Brent Randall (Gentle Brent) and Los Angeles-dwelling Johnny Toomey (The Turns) is known for their … Read more
The Bomboras: Songs From Beyond! [Album Review]
The BomborasSongs From Beyond!MuSick Recordings [2023] In the realm of surf rock, few bands capture the spirit of the genre as brilliantly as The Bomboras. … Read more
Tinariwen: Amatssou [Album Review]
TinariwenAmatssouWedge [2023] In the two decades since Tinariwen emerged from their base in the African desert to tour the globe, they have got to know … Read more
The Murlocs: Calm Ya Farm [Album Review]
The MurlocsCalm Ya FarmATO Records [2023] Melbourne’s The Murlocs, the Australian rock band of Ambrose Kenny-Smith and associated with the King Gizzard & the Lizard … Read more
Wiped Out: Welcome To Fear City [Album Review]
Wiped OutWelcome To Fear CityOtitis Media Records [2023] If you’re a fan of surf music, then you’ll definitely want to check out Welcome To Fear … Read more
Durand Jones: Wait Til I Get Over [Album Review]
Durand JonesWait Til I Get OverDead Oceans [2023] Durand Jones is the lead vocalist of the modern soul band Durand Jones & The Indications, which … Read more
Video Premiere: Novelty Island – “Bootlegs”
TFN video premiere today is from the Liverpool-based Novelty Island, which is the solo project of Tom McConnell, a multi-instrumentalist and clever songwriter that creates … Read more
Velvet Crush: Teenage Symphonies To God [Classic Album Revisit]
Velvet CrushTeenage Symphonies To God550 Music/Epic Records Released: July 5, 1994Producer: Mitch Easter, Velvet CrushLength: 46:00 Velvet Crush’s Teenage Symphonies To God is an album … Read more
Video Premiere: Thee Oh Sees – “Block Of Ice” (Live @ Levitation 2012)
Thee Oh Sees have always set the bar high with their high-energy live performances and experimental, psychedelic sound. Back in 2012, Thee Oh Sees made … Read more
The National: First Two Pages Of Frankenstein [Album Review]
The NationalFirst Two Pages Of Frankenstein4AD [2023] The National’s ninth studio album, First Two Pages Of Frankenstein, derives its title from a moment deep in … Read more
Crocodiles: Upside Down In Heaven [Album Review]
CrocodilesUpside Down In HeavenLolipop Records [2023] Crocodiles’ Upside Down In Heaven is an album that showcases the band’s signature noise-pop sound, but with a more … Read more
superviolet: Infinite Spring [Album Review]
supervioletInfinite SpringLame-O Records [2023] superviolet is the moniker for Ohio-based songwriter and former The Sidekicks frontman Steven Ciolek. Infinite Spring is his debut record and … Read more
Video Premiere: The Wilful Boys – “New Job”
TFN is excited today to premiere a new video from Brooklyn-based band The Wilful Boys. They released their album, World Ward Word Sword on Big … Read more
Hayden: Are We Good [Album Review]
HaydenAre We GoodArts & Crafts [2023] Hayden is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his introspective and emotive lyrics, melodic sensibilities, and his ability to create … Read more
Fire Track Premiere: Toy City – “Mountains”
Team Clermont · Toy City “Mountains” Today’s Fire Track premiere is another solid creation that came to fruition from the pandemic. With both film production … Read more
Video Premiere: Crocodiles – “Upside Down In Heaven”
Today’s premiere video marks the return of San Diego noise pop outfit Crocodiles (Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell). “Upside Down In Heaven” is the title … Read more
Fire Track Premiere: Fox Apts. – “Roaring Spring”
Team Clermont · Fox Apts. “Roaring Spring” Today’s premiere Fire Track comes from Fox Apts. The band calls California home and is comprised of lead … Read more
Connections: Cool Change [Album Review]
ConnectionsCool ChangeTrouble In Mind Records [2023] Connections have established a strong position on the indie music scene since 2013 with five full lengths and a … Read more
The Lost Days: In The Store [Album Review]
The Lost DaysIn The StoreSpeakeasy Studios SF [2023] After meeting at a memorial for a mutual friend, Tony Molina (Ovens) and Sarah Rose Janko (Dawn … Read more
Gee Tee: Goodnight Neanderthal [Album Review]
Gee TeeGoodnight NeanderthalUrge/Goner Records [2023] Sydney’s Kel Mason is the man behind the spastic lo-fi punk sounds of Gee Tee. He has released a multitude … Read more