Jonny Fritz: Dad Country [Album Review]
Jonny Fritz Dad Country ATO Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Jonny Fritz finds a more serious side on his ATO debut Dad Country. Album Review: … Read more
Jonathan Rado of Foxygen announces debut solo LP on Woodsist, due this Sept.
Jonathan Rado is a songwriter, a staid performer, an evangelical producer – the 23-year-old California native’s solo project, fashioned on brief sabbatical from his main … Read more
ASG new record ‘Blood Drive’ / 500 Red + Yellow w/ Green Splatter 2LP
North Carolina’s ASG are back with their fourth full length and Relapse debut ‘Blood Drive’. Sun soaked groove heavy riffs that reference equal parts Torche … Read more
Alex Bleeker And The Freaks: How Far Away [Album Review]
Alex Bleeker And The Freaks How Far Away Woodsist Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Alex Bleeker’s sophomore album will take you back to a different … Read more
Sebadoh ‘Secret EP’ Green Vinyl 10″ (ltd to 300) / New Album 9/17
Secret EP is just that: an EP released in secret. The band quietly posted these 5 tracks on their Bandcamp page late last year. Joyful … Read more
Morningbell debuts new video “We Have Eyes As Well As Ears”; tour begins today!
Morningbell is one of the more prolific, inventive, and fiercely independent bands in the country. With six albums and four EPs over nine years (including … Read more
Cian Nugent And The Cosmos: Hire Purchase [7-Inch Feature]
Cian Nugent And The Cosmos Hire Purchase 7″ Matador Records [2013] Cian Nugent is a guitar player and composer from Dublin, Ireland who has a … Read more
The Maine: Forever Halloween [Album Review]
The Maine Forever Halloween Eighty One Twenty Three [2013] Fire Note Says: The Maine utilize Brendan Benson’s board skills for a catchy fourth LP. Album … Read more
My Morning Jacket “Chocolate & Ice” / 1000 Purple/Blue over Milky Clear
Badman Recording Co. just released a new splatter pattern for My Morning Jacket’s classic 40 minute “EP” Chocolate and Ice. These are limited to 1,000 … Read more
Best Coast Announces Tour Dates w/ Lovely Bad Things & Guards
Fresh off a tour with Green Day, Best Coast remain one of the busiest rock bands around as they prepare to embark on their own … Read more
Spectrals New Album Sob Story / Limited Red + Blue Vinyl
Sob Story sees Spectrals back and better than ever, brimming with confidence and the best songs of the Jones brothers’ careers so far. It’s an … Read more
The Mantles new album Long Enough To Leave / Limited Blue Pressing
San Francisco/Oakland’s The Mantles have been charting a unique path through the Bay Area’s storied garage/pop scene since 2007. The early shows were loose & … Read more
Boards of Canada: ‘Tomorrow’s Harvest’ Live Transmission
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The Front Bottoms: Talon Of The Hawk [Album Review]
The Front Bottoms Talon Of The Hawk Bar/None Records [2013] Fire Note Says: The Front Bottoms return with another record full of catchy wordplay that … Read more
The Draft (3/4 of Hot Water Music) Add Cheap Girls & Luther to Summer Tour
The Draft, three-founds of post-punk legends Hot Water Music, have announced Cheap Girls and Luther as the support on the majority of their tour of … Read more
The Dodos new album Carrier 180 Gram Glacier Blue / 700 Copies
There is always a chance with The Dodos that this limited vinyl variant will be hard to find around its release date of August 27. … Read more
New Wax Fang video for “The Blonde Leading The Blonde”
Wax Fang, the psychedelic/experimental duo of Scott Carney and Jacob Heustis, have been relatively quiet since releasing the critically acclaimed La La Land in 2007. … Read more
Emily Bell: In Technicolor [Album Review]
Emily Bell In Technicolor One-Eyed George Entertainment [2013] Fire Note Says: Emily Bell’s debut showcases her confident soul. Album Review: Austin’s Emily Bell has one … Read more
Jacuzzi Boys drop new single, tour with Man or Astro Man?
Miami’s Jacuzzi Boys, have dropped a catchy new single called “Double Vision,” (not a Foreigner cover) from an upcoming 7″ single of the same name … Read more
The Breeders: LSXX [Album Review]
The Breeders LSXX 4AD Records [2013] Fire Note Says: LSXX is a worthy salute to one of the great albums of the 90’s! Album Review: … Read more
Baroness Live At Maida – BBC LP (Clear w/ Gold and Black Splatter)
We know how everyone loves Baroness releases. Live at Maida is due out on July 23rd and as always, Relapse Records is offering up several … Read more
Volcano Choir Returns with Repave This September / First NA Tour
Jagjaguwar announced the second long-player from Wisconsin six-piece ensemble Volcano Choir. “Repave builds exponentially from the musical relationship built on their 2009 debut, Unmap, and … Read more
David Byrne & St Vincent offer free download of ‘Brass Tactics’ EP
David Byrne & St Vincent keep their collaboration going with the new and free Brass Tactics EP. It contains the unreleased b-side, “Cissus” from their … Read more
ENVY “Invariable Will, Recurring Ebbs And Flows” 14xLP Clear 200 Copies
Formed in 1992 with an average age of 15 years old, Envy began as a blistering punk quintet, whipping violent riffs into frantic bursts that … Read more
Graham Repulski: Cop Art [Album Review]
Graham Repulski Cop Art Big School Records [2013] Fire Note Says: Graham Repulski stand tall with their lo-fi style and short memorable songs! Album Review: … Read more